Recrystallization of optimized debranched starch: Effects of concentration on resistant starch formation and structural properties.

This study explored how enzymatic hydrolysis time (1-12 h) and starch concentration (5-50 %) influence waxy wheat starch treated with pullulanase (4000 NPUN/g, pH 4.7, 58 °C) to enhance retrograded resistant starch (RS). Key findings revealed that after enzymatic hydrolysis for 8 h, the A chain (degree of polymerization DP 6-12) and B1 chain (DP13-24) significantly increased (p < 0.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a digital-intelligent-system-based implementation strategy in improving the quality of prehospital medical care: rationale and design of a stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial.

Background: Currently, prehospital emergency medical care procedures and quality vary among different medical institutions, and there is no effective implementation strategy for improving medical quality. Acute cardiovascular disease imposes major burdens to all involved parties and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Prehospital care for acute cardiovascular disease requires scientific implementation strategies.

Inactivation of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores by induced electric field in different food mediums.

The spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus exhibit exceptionally strong heat resistance, posing a significant concern for food safety. This study investigated the influence of induced electric field (IEF) on the inactivation of G. stearothermophilus spores across different mediums.

Divalent metal ions facilitate environmental DNA adsorption on biochar by inducing new hydrogen bonds.

The ubiquitous compound pollution of antibiotic resistance genes and heavy metals makes the interactions between them and biochar inevitable. However, the interaction mechanism between heavy metal-induced DNA and biochar remains unclear. In this study, eDNA adsorption on biochar with and without the intervention of five divalent metal ions was investigated.

Fufang zhenzhu tiaozhi capsule alleviates hypothalamic endoplasmic reticulum stress and leptin resistance through autophagy modulation in DIO rats.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Fufang Zhenzhu TiaoZhi (FTZ), a Chinese medicinal decoction, has continuously been used to treat glycolipid metabolic diseases (GLMD). Berberine (BBR) is the main active ingredient of FTZ. Our findings suggest the therapeutic effects of FTZ through hypothalamic regulation.

Purification and Characterization of Endogenous α-Amylase from Glutinous Rice Flour.

Endogenous α-amylase activity is crucial for determining the end-use value of glutinous rice flour (GRF), and controlling it is a key goal in the milling process. Although the structure and properties of starch and protein in GRF have been extensively studied, there is little information on endogenous α-amylase in GRF. In this study, endogenous α-amylase isolated from GRF was purified and characterized.

Decoding the expression patterns and characterisation of calmodulin and calmodulin-like gene families in watermelon () under abiotic stresses.

Calmodulin (CaM) and calmodulin-like (CML) gene families are important in combating stress conditions in plants. A total of 36 CaMs/CMLs were identified and found to be randomly dispersed over the 11 chromosomes of Citrullus lanatus (watermelon). Domain analysis verified the presence of characteristic four EF-hand domains in ClCaM proteins and 2-4 EF-hand domains in ClCML proteins.

Synergistic inhibition of Maillard reaction hazards: Multifunctional hydrocolloids enable healthier air-fried beef patties with reduced heterocyclic amines and AGEs.

The growing health consciousness of consumers has led the food industry to embrace healthier cooking methods, with air frying becoming increasingly popular in households. This study investigated the dual role of 10 hydrocolloids in reducing the formation of heterocyclic amines (HAs) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in air-fried beef patties while preserving physicochemical and sensory qualities. Marination with hydrocolloids at concentrations of 0.

The association between aldosterone and lipid profiles in patients with primary aldosteronism.

Previous studies have yielded inconsistent findings regarding the comparison of lipid profiles in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) and essential hypertension (EH), and there is a limited understanding of the association between plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) and lipid profiles across various populations. 270 patients with PA and 598 patients with EH diagnosed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2020 to June 2021 were consecutively included. After 1:1 propensity score matching by sex, age, and body mass index (BMI), 267 PA and 267 EH patients were ultimately enrolled in the study.

Accelerating the conversion of black chokeberry anthocyanins toward vinylphenolic pyranoanthocyanins by displaying phenolic acid decarboxylase from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on the surface of Pichia pastoris.

In fermented chokeberry products, hydroxycinnamic acids are enzymatically converted into 4-vinyl derivatives by phenolic acid decarboxylase (PAD), which react with anthocyanins (ACNs) to form stable pyranoanthocyanins (PACNs) that enhance color stability and exhibit excellent bioactivity. However, the fermentation process is usually acidic, the level of PAD secreted by microorganisms is limited and PAD has poor acid stability, resulting in low PACN production. To overcome this, we engineered a whole-cell biocatalyst (WCB) by displaying PAD from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on Pichia pastoris GS115 (dLPPAD).

Therapeutic potential of farnesoid X receptor agonists for modulating inflammation and periodontal regeneration.

Objectives: Inflammation and osteoclast activity are important in various diseases, including periodontitis and osteoporosis. Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) has been identified as a promising target for modulating these processes. This study delved into the impact of FXR agonists on inflammation and periodontal regeneration using periodontitis models.

Superheated steam technology: Recent developments and applications in food industries.

Studies focused on superheated steam technology in the field of food processing have progressed rapidly over the past several decades, and this can be attributed to its remarkable heat transfer efficiency, energy-saving benefits, and environmentally friendly characteristics when compared to those of conventional thermal processing methods. Consequently, superheated steam technology holds great promise for a wider range of applications in the food industry. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the use of superheated steam technology in food processing and its impact on food quality, texture, and microbiological safety.

Synthetic dataset of LG M50 batteries with different degradation pathways.

A synthetic dataset of 12 LG M50 cells was generated using physics-based models. The model parameters for this commercial NMC 811/graphite-SiOx cell were taken from multiple sources in the literature. In particular, five degradation parameters were varied from their default values as parameter sensitivity analysis.

Association Between Noninvasive Liver Fibrosis Scores and Heart Failure in a General Population.

Background: The association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease is firmly established, yet the association between noninvasive liver fibrosis scores and cardiovascular events remains a topic of uncertainty. Our study aimed to explore the association between liver fibrosis and heart failure.

Methods And Results: The data set was from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2018.

Heat shock protein 22 alleviates doxorubicin-induced kidney injury by suppressing oxidative stress and apoptosis.

This study investigated the effects of heat shock protein 22 (HSP22) against doxorubicin (DOX)-induced kidney injury. Mice were randomly assigned to four groups: CON, ad-HSP22, DOX, and ad-HSP22 + DOX. Adeno-associated virus carrying the HSP22 gene (ad-HSP22) was administered via tail vein injection for four weeks, followed by intraperitoneal simulation with DOX (20 mg/kg) for another five days.

Induced electric field as alternative pasteurization to improve microbiological safety and quality of bayberry juice.

Recently, unconventional techniques like induced electric field (IEF) for continuous pasteurization of liquid food have received great attention. In this study, the effect of IEF on temperature rise, microbiological and quality characteristics of bayberry juice was investigated. Voltage, current, and flow rate affected the terminal temperature.

Multiplex qPCR development for the simultaneous and rapid detection of largemouth bass virus and infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus in aquaculture.

Largemouth bass virus (LMBV) and infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) are both belong to Iridoviridae that cause considerable economic losses in the fish industry. There is no reported literature that can detect these two viruses simultaneously. In this study, we established a multiplex quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay that can specifically and simultaneously detect both LMBV and ISKNV in fish samples.

Deformation depth decoupling network for point cloud domain adaptation.

Recently, point cloud domain adaptation (DA) practices have been implemented to improve the generalization ability of deep learning models on point cloud data. However, variations across domains often result in decreased performance of models trained on different distributed data sources. Previous studies have focused on output-level domain alignment to address this challenge.

Biomechanical analysis of an absorbable material for treating fractures of the inferior orbital wall.

Aim: To investigate the biomechanical properties and practical application of absorbable materials in orbital fracture repair.

Methods: The three-dimensional (3D) model of orbital blowout fractures was reconstructed using Mimics21.0 software.

Sophocarpine attenuates doxorubicin-induced heart injury through inhibition of fibrosis.

Background: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potent anti-cancer medication that is associated with numerous adverse effects, particularly concerning damage to the heart.

Methods: This study aimed to investigate the impact of sophocarpine (SOP) on DOX-induced heart injury through both in vivo and in vitro experiments. The experimental techniques employed encompassed echocardiography, hematoxylin/eosin (H&E) staining, Masson staining, immunohistochemical staining, western blotting, and so on.

Surgical Myectomy and Myotomy for Refractory Blepharospasm in Meige Syndrome Patients: A Case Report.

Meige syndrome is a rare neurological disease characterized by segmental dystonia, specifically blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. These symptoms are often accompanied by complex movements of the eyelids, lower facial muscles, mandible, and neck muscles. Bilateral blepharospasm is the most common feature of this disease.

Analysis of postoperative complications of orbital fracture.

Objective: To analyze the types and causes of complications following orbital fracture reconstruction and enhance clinicians' capacity to manage or prevent such complications.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective case series analysis, retrospectively collecting and analyzing clinical data of patients with orbital fractures who received surgical treatment at the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University from May 2012 to May 2022. Descriptive statistics were employed to document common postoperative complications, and we recorded complications persisting after a minimum 6-month follow-up period.

The efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in the treatment of dacryocystitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This article aimed to discuss the efficacy and safety of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) versus external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR) for the treatment of dacryocystitis by meta-analysis.

Methods: All randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were collected by searching the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang, from the establishment of the database to June 2023. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 17.