Banana flowers contain various bioactive components, including several antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects. However, it is unclear whether they can reduce and prevent hair loss. This study examines the effect ...
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Banana flowers contain various bioactive components, including several antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects. However, it is unclear whether they can reduce and prevent hair loss. This study examines the effect of banana flower extracts on preventing hair loss and strengthening hair roots. The banana flower extract(HappyAngel^(■))was used to treat human hair follicle dermal papilla cells(HFDPCs)and the expression of reactive oxygen species(ROS), dihydrotestosterone(DHT), and hair-related genes(SRD5A1, SRD5A2, AR, and KROX20)were monitored. Fifty subjects were divided into a placebo group and a banana flower group. The experimental group consumed banana flower extract daily for twelve weeks and then underwent hair testing, hair-related genes analysis, collection of hair loss, and questionnaires. The results showed that the banana flower extract significantly increased hair cell growth and decreased the expression of ROS, DHT, and hair follicle growth inhibition-related SRD5A1, SRD5A2, and AR genes, and significantly increased the expression of hair growth-related KROX20 gene in HFDPCs. Consuming banana flower extract for twelve weeks increased the hair root diameter and reduced hair loss and scalp redness compared to the placebo group. Thus, banana flower extract(HappyAngel^(■))can stimulate hair growth and inhibit the activation of hair loss genes.
Cancer cells can metastasize from the primary tumor to other organs by invading blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. The hypoxic conditions generated in a tumor microenvironment influence the growth of the cancer. How...
Cancer cells can metastasize from the primary tumor to other organs by invading blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. The hypoxic conditions generated in a tumor microenvironment influence the growth of the cancer. However, few studies have focused on the interaction between cancer cells and the vascular network under different oxygen concentrations, a shortcoming that this study sought to address. In the experiments described here, breast cancer cells and cells that form the vascular networks (vascular endothelial cells and fibroblasts) were co-cultured in different channels in a microfluidic device, while controlling the oxygen concentration. We observed that growth of the cancer cells was strongly affected by the interaction with the vascular network, such that the number of cells migrating toward the vascular network increased under hypoxic conditions compared to the atmospheric oxygen concentration. Additionally, angiogenesis from the vascular network was observed under hypoxia with little change in the growth of the cancer cells.
We present a transcriptomics pipeline for performing the functional analysis of array expression profiling data of normal and adenocarcinoma lung tissue. Our aims are twofold, firstly to elucidate molecular processes ...
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In photobiomodulation (PBM), biological tissues are stimulated using low-energy light. Mitochondria are thought to be integral to the process, and PBM effects vary with light parameters. Biphasic curves are commonly u...
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Ground-level ozone is formed by chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) under sunlight, primarily from industrial and vehicular emissions.
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(数字)9798350386226
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(纸本)9798350386233
Ground-level ozone is formed by chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) under sunlight, primarily from industrial and vehicular emissions.
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is known as a chronic hypoxic environment, with spatiotemporal variation in oxygen concentration depending on the distance from blood vessels and the blood supply. In our previous stud...
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is known as a chronic hypoxic environment, with spatiotemporal variation in oxygen concentration depending on the distance from blood vessels and the blood supply. In our previous studies, cancer cell behavior was observed under hypoxic conditions with spatial variation of oxygen concentration (oxygen concentration gradients); however, that under oxygen concentration gradients at low oxygen levels found in the TME has not been studied. In this study, we investigated the behavior of breast cancer cells at various oxygen concentration gradients, generated using a microfluidic device with oxygen concentration controllability. The results showed that cell distribution was altered in response to oxygen concentration, and tended to increase in a specific region at around 5% O 2 . Evaluation of changes in cell numbers due to proliferation, migration, and cell death indicated that proliferation strongly affected cell distribution.
A prototype PET system for human brain-dedicated PET imaging (named N-PET) is being developed at Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, which uses multi-resolution TOF-DOI detectors. High resolution PET imaging systems require a si...
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(数字)9798350388152
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(纸本)9798350388169
A prototype PET system for human brain-dedicated PET imaging (named N-PET) is being developed at Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, which uses multi-resolution TOF-DOI detectors. High resolution PET imaging systems require a significantly large number of readout channels, which increase the system complexity, power consumption, heat production, and cost. In this study, we investigate an interleaved signal multiplexing readout that utilizes the characteristic light-sharing pattern of depth-encoding N-PET detector modules. In this study, we proposed a demultiplexing method using a CNN model, which was trained by 16 channel synthetic multiplexed signals and 64-channel ground-truth data. The CNN model used in this work was a typical U-net model. We reduced the number of layers in the network and decreased the number of kernels in each convolutional layer for shrinking the paths. The CNN input is a $4 \times 4$ matrix representing the integrated charges of the 16 -channel outputs from the multiplexing circuit. The output is an $8 \times 8$ matrix representing the original 64 -channel demultiplexed data. By using the CNN predicted 64-channel data, all crystals could be clearly resolved in the flood images. Energy spectrum of the detector obtained by the sum of the multiplexed 16-channel data and the sum of the CNN predicted 64-channel data were similar. The average DOI resolution obtained by measured and CNN predicted data were 4.1 and 3.9 mm. In the future, timing resolution using this signal multiplexing circuit will be studied. The proposed demultiplexing method provides an alternative approach for the development of N-PET system, potentially bringing benefits in terms of commercial viability, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
This study reports the development of a five-fingered myoelectric prosthetic hand with a pattern recognition function. This hand is lightweight (330 gw) and has a mechanism by which the fingers absorb external force, ...
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression and other neurological illnesses. Nevertheless, the precise mechanism by which the dosage and stimulation configuration of E...
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(数字)9798350371499
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(纸本)9798350371505
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression and other neurological illnesses. Nevertheless, the precise mechanism by which the dosage and stimulation configuration of ECT induce seizures in the brain remains unknown. Our objective is to create a computational model for ECT titration dosing and determine the relationship between seizure threshold, stimulus dosage, and individual head structure. We use a first-order differential equation combined with realistic head structures from magnetic resonance images of 7 participants. The ECT electric potential distribution was simulated for each head model using the COMSOL 6.1 finite element software. Reasonable predictions were achieved using a simple first-order RC electric circuit, successfully forecasting the seizure threshold for 5 out of 7 participants. Nevertheless, it is notable that one participant was titrated for a much longer period, potentially triggering an additional inhibitory mechanism not accounted for. The inclusion of non-linear dynamics further enhances predictions. The study revealed a time constant of approximately 0.5–3 seconds, indicating a non-ionic membrane component underlying seizure initiation. More probable mechanisms might be a transient rise in the permeability of the blood-brain barrier or the buildup of neurotransmitters. In conclusion, seizure threshold during ECT titration can be predicted using a finite element head model coupled with first-order dynamics.
A new type of semi-monolithic detector design, comprised of rows of pixelated crystals coupled to monolithic slabs using optical adhesive, is proposed. The semi-monolithic detector presents several advantages, includi...
A new type of semi-monolithic detector design, comprised of rows of pixelated crystals coupled to monolithic slabs using optical adhesive, is proposed. The semi-monolithic detector presents several advantages, including high precision in three-dimensional event localization, high detection efficiency, and simplified calibration. Moreover, this design has simple manufacturing process and low *** identify the optimal surface treatments for achieving high-quality flood images and high DOI resolution, the performance of five semi-monolithic detectors with different surface treatments were evaluated. Each prototype detector consists of two layers, and each layer consists of a 1 × 16 array of 1.53 × 1.03 × 0 mm3 LYSO crystals (1.61 mm pitch) and a monolithic slab of 5.84 × 0.5 × 0 mm3. The detectors were fabricated with either polished or unpolished crystal surfaces, and using different inter-crystal reflectors and optical adhesive of different refractive indexes (RI). Preliminary experimental studies in this work show that when the two optical coupling surfaces of the detector are unpolished and high-refractive optical adhesive is used, accurate two-dimensional position resolution and high DOI resolution can be obtained. The crystals in the prototype detectors can be clearly resolved except for the edge area. The optimal average DOI resolution and energy resolution are 6 mm and 11.5% FWHM, *** conclusion, the experimental results demonstrated the potential of the prototype semi-monolithic DOI detector for high spatial resolution PET imaging.
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