תוצאות חיפוש - Xuan Chen

Efficient and selective electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate (NO3−) to ammonia (NH3) is a crucial step in addressing environmental and energy challenges. Here, we present the synthesis and characterization of Cu/CF, Co-OH/CF, and a series of Cu/Co-OH/CF electrocatalysts on copper foam (CF) substrat...

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BackgroundFlow diverters (FDs) have shown the potential to treat blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) of the supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA). We report a series of cases treated by both deploying FDs and coiling.MethodsBased on the Bojanowski classification, the BBAs of the supraclinoid IC...

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With increasing population and changing demographics, food consumption has experienced a significant transition in quantity and quality. However, a dearth of knowledge remains regarding its environmental impacts and how it responds to demographic dynamics, particularly in emerging economies like Chi...

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sodium butyrate (SB) on growth performance, digestive ability, blood health, and ammonia tolerance of largemouth bass. During the experiment, largemouth bass were fed different diets (0.00%, 0.50% and 1.00% SB) followed by a 96-h ammonia challe...

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This study investigates public opinion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the role of GMOs in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and economic preferences in Taiwan. A survey of 977 Taiwanese adults assessed their knowledge, attitudes, and willingness to pay (WTP) for non-GMO...

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BackgroundThe weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) serves as a novel body metric for evaluating abdominal adiposity. However, the association between WWI and stroke risk across varying blood pressure statuses remains poorly understood.MethodsThis study included 12,580 individuals aged 45 and above with...

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease triggered by multiple factors, characterized by gut microbiota dysbiosis, epithelial barrier dysfunction, and abnormal mucosal immunity. Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) ligands, including agonists and antagonists, are small molecules th...

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Urethral duplication is an infrequent anomaly classified by the Effmann system into three main types: incomplete (Type I), complete (Type II), and those with a duplicated bladder (Type III). Types I and II have further subcategories. Type I A and Type II A2 are most common, while Type II A1 (complet...

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Biodegradable photodynamic antimicrobial hydrogel films have gained significant attention for food preservation. Konjac glucomannan (KGM) based hydrogels offer commendable biocompatibility and biodegradability but exhibit low antimicrobial activity. While curcumin (Cur) is widely incorporated into b...

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The ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters due to resistance issues has urged scientists to find alternatives to antibiotics. In recent years, probiotics have gained widespread attention for their potential benefits on systemic physiological functions. However, little is known about how P...

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Salbutamol sulfate is a selective β2-receptor agonist used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The crystals of salbutamol sulfate usually appear as needles with a relatively large aspect ratio, showing poor powder properties. In this study, spherical particles of salbutamol su...

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[Objective] Under the influence of climate change and engineering activities, the thermodynamic stability of subgrade engineering in permafrost regions faces severe challenges. To investigate the influence of seasonal temperature boundary conditions on the thaw consolidation characteristics of froze...

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The immediate-early protein IE180 of <i>pseudorabies virus</i> (PRV) is a multifunctional regulator of viral and host gene expression. However, its role in modulating antiviral immune responses remains poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate that IE180 overexpression significantly inhibi...

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Summary: Background: Obesity is a significant risk factor for stroke. However, body mass index is insufficient in assessing fat distribution and there is a need for a better indicator to predict stroke risk. Additionally, early detection and prognosis prediction for stroke and mortality are crucial...

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To improve the nutrient content and storage stability of chicken soup, in this study, the process parameters of ultrasonic pretreatment-assisted chicken soup preparation were optimized using the response surface method, and the effects of ultrasonic pretreatment on nutrient migration and micro-nano...

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Cadmium (Cd), a non-essential element of plants, can be absorbed by the root of tea plants [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze], leading to hindered tea growth and compromised tea leaf quality. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a novel gas signaling molecule, plays an important regulatory role in plant growth,...

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Ammonia (NH3) emissions should be mitigated to improve environmental quality. Croplands are one of the largest NH3 sources, they must be managed properly to reduce their emissions while achieving the target yields. Herein, we report the NH3 emissions, crop yield and changes in soil fertility in a lo...

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Objective: Environmental health impact assessments (HIA) on green space, air pollution (fine particulate matter (PM2.5) or nitrogen dioxide (NO2)), and noise use exposure–response functions (ERF) based on single-exposure models from epidemiological studies, not accounting for potential confounding b...

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The rumen is a balanced ecosystem that harbors a variety of microorganisms and plays a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients in ruminants. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary crude protein on antioxidant activity, immunocompetence, and structural properties in the...

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