scholarly journals Collaborative Influence of Elevated CO2 Concentration and High Temperature on Potato Biomass Accumulation and Characteristics

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 728-737
Author(s):  
Yao Yubi ◽  
Lei Jun ◽  
Niu Haiyang ◽  
Zhang Xiuyun
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Aboveground Biomass ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Tuber Formation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Occurrence Time ◽  
Tuber Fresh Weight

AbstractAn experiment with OTC (Open-top Chamber) was conducted to study the influence of elevated CO2 concentration and high temperature on potato yields and quality, particularly the collaborative influence of these two factors on the accumulation of aboveground biomass (leaves, petiole, and stem), and underground biomass (root and tuber) in potato, and the influence on potato characteristics. The results showed that the accumulation of dry weight of potato stem and aboveground biomass under the combined treatment of elevated CO2 concentration and high temperature (warming) was significantly higher than that of the control group by 35.8%-53.4% and significantly higher than that of the warming treatment group by 24.4%34.4%. In terms of potato stem and aboveground biomass in the combined treatment group, the occurrence time of peak accumulation was postponed, but the accumulation velocity was increased; the interval days of fast biomass accumulation was prolonged than the warming treatment group and the control group. In this combined treatment experiments, the fresh weight accumulation of potato tuber was lower than the warming treatment group by 5% during the middle stage of tuber formation. But the fresh weight accumulation in the combined treatment was higher than the warming treatment group and the control group during the rest stages of tuber formation: the tuber fresh weight in the mature stage was higher than the warming treatment group and control group by 24.1%, and 3.4%, respectively. In terms of tuber fresh weight in the combined treatment group, the occurrence time of peak accumulation was postponed; the interval days of fast accumulation was prolonged compare to the warming treatment, but close to the control group.

scholarly journals Combined effect ofLactobacillus acidophilusandβ-cyclodextrin on serum cholesterol in pigs

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Alonso ◽  
J. Fontecha ◽  
P. Cuesta
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Combined Effect ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
The Individual

AbstractA total of twenty-four Yorkshire gilt pigs of 6–7 weeks of age were used in a 2×2 factorial experiment to determine the individual and combined effects of the inclusion of two dietary factors (cholesterol rich, 3 %β-cyclodextrin (BCD) andLactobacillus acidophiluscultures) on total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in blood serum. Pigs were assigned randomly to treatment groups (n6). Total serum cholesterol concentrations decreased after 3 weeks in all the experimental treatment groups, including diets with BCD,L.acidophilusor both. Similar trends were observed for serum LDL-cholesterol concentrations among the experimental treatments. No statistically significant differences from the control group were observed in either total serum cholesterol or LDL-cholesterol concentrations (P<0·05) for each of the individual treatment groups: BCD orL.acidophilus. However, significant differences in total serum cholesterol concentrations were observed when comparing the combined treatment group (BCD andL.acidophilus) with the control group, which consisted of a basal diet and sterile milk. The combined treatment group exhibited 17·9 % lower total serum cholesterol concentration after 3 weeks. Similar significant differences were observed when comparing the combined effect experimental group with the control group after 3 weeks. The combined treatment group exhibited 27·9 % lower serum LDL-cholesterol concentrations.

scholarly journals Effect of Rumen Protected Methionine and α-Tocopherol on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Composition of Late Fattening Hanwoo Steer in High-Temperature Seasons

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2430
Author(s):  
Byung-Ki Park ◽  
Jun-Sang Ahn ◽  
Min-Ji Kim ◽  
Gi-Hwal Son ◽  
Sang-Hun Bong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Longissimus Muscle ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Meat Composition ◽  
Significant Difference

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of rumen-protected methionine and α-tocopherol (RPMT) on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat composition of late fattening Hanwoo steers in high-temperature seasons. Fourteen steers were randomly assigned to one of two diets; control (commercial concentrate) and treatment (commercial concentrate + 20 g of RPMT). Average daily gain was 34% higher in the treatment group than in the control group; however, there was no significant difference due to the small number under investigation. Feed conversion ratio was lower in the treatment group than in the control group (p < 0.05). Supplementation of RPMT had little effect on the fatty acid composition of longissimus muscle. Metmyoglobin in the longissimus muscle was significantly lower in treatment group compared to the control group at the ninth day of storage (p < 0.05). The redness of the longissimus muscle was higher in the treatment group than in the control group on day 9 of storage (p < 0.01). Thus, the results suggest that RPMT have positive effects on growth performance, and Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage color stability in the longissimus muscle of late fattening Hanwoo steers in high-temperature seasons.

scholarly journals Toxicological Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Farahnaz Kakavand ◽  
Aliakbar Hedayati ◽  
Ali Jafar Nodeh ◽  
Saeid Maddah ◽  
Maryam Rezaei Shadegan
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Oreochromis Niloticus ◽  
Pleurotus Ostreatus ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dissolved Metals ◽  
Toxicological Effects ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Nile Tilapia Oreochromis Niloticus

The wide use of nano-sized metallic materials could result in the release of these particles into the environment. In addition, due to the dissolution of these nano-materials, some of the adverse effects could result from the dissolved metals. On the other hand, dietary supplements play a key role in improving the immunity of consumers; hence, the use of immune stimulants such as mushroom seems to be very necessary. In this study, the dietary effect of Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom was investigated on serum immunity and liver histopathological indices of Oreochromis niloticus exposed to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Serum total protein level enhanced with increasing prebiotic concentration. Serum immunoglobulin and albumin levels increased in the group treated with Pleurotus ostreatus. The amount of these indices significantly increased at the concentration of 0.2 mg/kg; however, glucose value decreased in both of the experimental groups. Serum ALT and ALP levels significantly reduced in the combined treatment group (AgNPs and mushroom) at the concentration of 0.2 mg/kg, in contrast with the control group. In the combination treatment group (AgNPs and mushroom), the serum AST level significantly reduced at concentrations of 0.1 mg/kg and 0.2 mg/kg; however, it increased at the concentration of 0.05 mg/kg compared with the control group, indicating that immunological indices could improve due to the combined use of AgNPs and mushroom. The overall conclusion of this study shows that the use of mushroom at 0.2 mg/kg in combination with AgNPs could partially improve the effect of AgNPs on tilapia.

scholarly journals Effect of Radiofrequency Ablation with Interventional Therapy of Hepatic Artery on the Recurrence of Primary Liver Cancer and the Analysis of Influencing Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Sishuo Zhang ◽  
Ge Zhao ◽  
Honglin Dong
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Hepatic Artery ◽  
Primary Liver Cancer ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Interventional Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tumor Diameter ◽  
Significant Difference

Background. The probability of liver cancer recurring in patients after surgery is a serious threat to liver cancer patients. Radiofrequency ablation is widely employed in liver cancer cases. We explored the therapeutic effects and influencing factors of radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery intervention in patients with recurrence of primary liver cancer surgery. Methods. 90 patients with primary liver cancer postoperative recurrence admitted to our hospital from January 2014 to February 2017 were selected as the research objects. The patients were randomly divided into the control group (n = 45) and combined treatment group (n = 45). The combined treatment group received radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery interventional therapy, and the control group received hepatic artery interventional therapy. The short-term efficacy, AFP levels before and after treatment, and long-term survival results of the two groups were compared. Single-factor and multifactor analyses of the clinical information of the combined treatment group were carried out to find out the factors affecting the therapeutic effect of radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery intervention on patients with recurrence of primary liver cancer. Results. The total effective rate of short-term curative effect of the combined treatment group was higher than the control group, and there was a statistically significant difference existing ( P  < 0.05). After treatment, two groups of patients’ AFP levels were greatly lower than before treatment, the AFP levels of the combined treatment group were significantly lower than the control group, and there was a statistically significant difference ( P  < 0.05). The survival rates of patients in the combined treatment group at the sixth month, the first year, and the second year after treatment were significantly higher than those of the control group, and there was a statistically significant difference ( P  < 0.05). The univariate results showed that, in the combined treatment group, there were statistically significant differences between the effective group and the ineffective group in tumor diameter, intact capsule, liver cirrhosis, intrahepatic spread, and tumor adjacent to large blood vessels ( P  < 0.05). The outcomes of multivariate analysis indicated that tumor diameter ≥ 3 cm, incomplete capsule, intrahepatic spread, and tumor adjacent to large blood vessels were risk factors for ineffective recurrence of patients with primary liver cancer after radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery intervention ( P  < 0.05). Discussion. Tumor diameter ≥ 3 cm, incomplete capsule, intrahepatic spread, and tumor adjacent to large blood vessels are risk factors for the ineffectiveness of radiofrequency ablation combined with hepatic artery interventional therapy for patients with recurrence of primary liver cancer. It is necessary to increase the range of radiofrequency treatment, increase the temperature of the radiofrequency needle, and strengthen postoperative follow-up interventions based on the specific conditions of the patient's tumor.

Comparative studies on phospholipase A2 as a marker for the gut microbiota-liver-brain axis in a rodent model of autism.

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Al-Dbass ◽  
Abir Ben Bacha ◽  
Nadine MS Moubayed ◽  
Ramesa Shafi Bhat ◽  
Manar Al-Mutairi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Phospholipase A2 ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Lipid Homeostasis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Peripheral Tissues ◽  
Group I

Background: Lipid homeostasis and gut flora can be related to many metabolic diseases, especially autism. Lipid metabolism in the brain can control neuronal structure and function and can also take part in signal transduction pathways to control metabolism in peripheral tissues, especially in the liver. Impaired phospholipid metabolism promotes oxidative stress and neuroinflammation and is therefore directly related to autism. Objective: The effect of propionic acid (PPA) toxicity on lipid homeostasis in the gut-liver-brain axis was evaluated to understand their inter-connection. Cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2) concentration and activity was measured in autistic model and protective role of omega-3 (ω-3) and vitamin B12 was evaluated. Methods: Animals were divided into five groups: Group I (control group); Group II (autistic model treated with neurotoxic dose of PPA); Group III (treated with vitamin B12 (16.7 mg/kg/day) for 30 days post PPA treatment); Group IV (treated with ω-3 (200 mg/kg body weight/day) for 30 days post PPA treatment ;Group V (combined dose of ω-3 and Vitamin B12, for 30 days post PPA treatment). Phospholipase A2 activity and protein expression level in the liver homogenate of all the groups was analyzed by western blotting and was compared to brain cPLA2. Results: PPA increased the levels of liver and brain cPLA2. However, independent or combined treatment with ω-3 and vitamin B12 was effective in neutralizing its effect. Moreover, PPA-induced dysbiosis, which was ameliorated with the above treatments. Conclusions: This study showed the role of cPLA2 as a lipid metabolism marker, related to PPA-induced inflammation through a highly interactive gut-liver-brain axis.

scholarly journals Fractional CO2 laser combined with 595-nm PDL inhibiting hypertrophic scars via measuring BMP-7 and Fas expression in rabbit models

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinxia Zhang ◽  
Shuanglin Zhou ◽  
Zhikuan Xia ◽  
Zhuoying Peng ◽  
Rongya Yang
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Therapeutic Strategy ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
New Zealand White Rabbits ◽  
Immunohistochemical Studies

Abstract Background and ObjectivesAlthough the treatment of hypertrophic scar (HS) remain challenging, fractional CO2 laser (FCO2L) and 595-nm pulsed-dye laser (PDL) have proved clinical efficacy. Meanwhile, BMP-7 and Fas proteins are demonstrated to promote wound healing and inhibit scar formation, yet few reports on the effect of the two proteins on hypertrophic scarring are available, and their molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In current study, we attempted to observe the effect of combined use of FCO2L with 595-nm PDL in HS animal models through determining the expression of BMP-7 and Fas in scar inhibition.Materials and MethodsTwenty New Zealand white rabbits were randomized to control group, FCO2L group, PDL group and combined treatment group. Four HS samples were developed at each ear of individual rabbit. FCO2L was respectively applied to simple FCO2L and combined treatment group, and simple 595-nm PDL and combined treatment group. Totally, 3 sessions of treatments were carried out once every 14 days. Then, the changes of fibroblasts and collagens in HSs and expression of BMP-7 and Fas proteins in the scar tissues were determined via histological and immunohistochemical studies, ELISA, CCK8 test, RT-PCR and Western blot assay.ResultsHSs were flattened and shrunk after treatment, especially in rabbits treated by FCO2L plus 595-nm PDL group, in which obviously decreased abnormal fibroblast and collagen were noted. The deference was significant compared to other groups(P < 0.001). Moreover, expression of BMP-7 and Fas was both increased in the combined treatment group compared to single FCO2L or 595-nm PDL therapy group (P < 0.001) .ConclusionsFCO2L combined with 595-nm PDL can improve HSs in rabbit models by inhibiting excessive fibroblast growth and collagen deposition. This may be associated with increased BMP-7 and Fas expression in the scar tissues. And our findings may pioneer a new therapeutic strategy for alternative treatment of HSs.

scholarly journals Combined Therapies of Modified Taiyi Miraculous Moxa Roll and Cupping for Patients with Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Chunyue Cai ◽  
Yuefeng Gong ◽  
Dayong Dong ◽  
Jinbiao Xue ◽  
Xiaoting Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Cupping Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Herniation ◽  
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation ◽  
And Control

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is a kind of syndrome caused by stimulation or pressure of nerve root and cauda equina due to intervertebral disc disorder, fibrous ring rupture, and pulpiform nucleus protrusion. Application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) including acupuncture therapy and cupping therapy is unique and effective treatment for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in China. Hence, we try to investigate the combined clinical efficacy of modified Taiyi miraculous moxa roll and cupping therapy on patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Seventy patients were randomly assigned into combined treatment group (n=35) and control group (n=35). The treatment group received combined therapy of modified Taiyi miraculous moxa roll and cupping therapy, while control group received acupuncture therapy alone. Diagnostic criteria of TCM syndrome, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and simplified McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ) were used to evaluate the therapy. 11 and 13 out of 35 subjects in the combined treatment group had improvement > 75% and between 50% and 75%, respectively. The corresponding number was 2 and 22 of 35 subjects in the acupuncture group. There was significant difference in the clinical efficacy between the treatment group and control group (P=0.036). The scores of JOA and MPQ detected in the patients of the two groups (P<0.05) also showed statistically significant differences. Moreover, no serious adverse events occurred in the patients, who received cupping therapy or acupuncture. The combined or alone therapies can effectively improve the treatment efficacy in the patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, while the combined therapies show more comparative effectiveness. Furthermore, the combined therapies are potentially safe and cost-effective and also benefit the improvement of short-term pain. Therefore, the combined therapies of the two ancient TCM deserve further clinical applications.

scholarly journals Analysis on Effect of Jinshuibao Capsule Combined Treatment on Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Xinmin Yu
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Object Of Study

<strong>Objective:</strong> To discuss the clinical effect of jinshuibao capsule combined treatment on newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. <strong>Method</strong>: 62 cases of newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients, who were treated in our hospital from January 2011 to January 2012, were served as the object of study. They were randomly divided into control group and treatment group. Patients in the control group received a single 2SHRZ/4HR chemotherapy, while the treatment group received jinshuibao capsule combined treatment on the base of control group. The improvement of clinical symptoms, chest X-ray film and laboratory examination results of both groups were compared and analysed. <strong>Results</strong>: The total effective rate of clinical treatment, lesion absorption, sputum negative conversion and improvement rate of clinical symptom of treatment group was obviously better than the control group. The difference of clinical effect between two groups was statistically significant <em>(p &lt; </em>0.05). <strong>Conclusion</strong>: Jinshuibao capsule combined treatment has  satisfactory clinical effect on newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis.

The combined treatment of calcium ionophore with strontium improves the quality of ovine SCNT embryo development

Zygote ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inchul Choi ◽  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Keith H. S. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Calcium Ionophore ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Total Cell ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oocyte Activation ◽  
Total Cell Number

SummaryPoor embryo quality is a major problem that contributes to the failure of pregnancy in somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). The aims of this study were to improve the quality of ovine SCNT embryos by modifying the conventional activation protocol with the addition of SrCl2. In order to achieve this objective we conducted a series of experiments with in vitro-matured oocytes to optimize conditions for oocyte activation with strontium, and subsequently applied the protocol to SCNT embryos. The results showed that in vitro-matured oocytes could be activated effectively by 10 mM SrCl2 + 5 mg/ml cytochalasin B (CB) for 5 h in the absence of Ca2+ and that the blastocyst rate on day 7 (33.2%) was similar to that in the control group (31.0%) (5 M calcium ionophore [IP] A23187 for 5 min and cultured in CB/cycloheximide [CHX] for 5 h; P > 0.05). In SCNT experiments, the total cell number/blastocyst (104.12 ± 6.86) in the IP + SrCl2/CB-treatment group was, however, significantly higher than that in the control group (81.07 ± 3.39; P < 0.05). Apoptotic index (12.29 ± 1.22%) was significantly lower than the control (17.60 ± 1.39%; P < 0.05) when a combination of IP and SrCl2/CB was applied to SCNT embryos. In addition, karyotyping of the SCNT embryos showed that the percentage of diploid blastocysts in the IP + SrCl2/CB-treatment group was slightly higher than that in the control (P > 0.05). We conclude that the modified activation protocol with IP + SrCl2/CB can improve significantly the quality of ovine SCNT embryos in terms of total cell number, apoptosis and ploidy.

A Newspaper’s Effect on the Strength of Automatic Associations in Memory

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Arendt
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Implicit Measure ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Treatment ◽  
Short Term Effect ◽  
Automatic Associations ◽  
Foreign Nationality ◽  
The Impact

A test was done to see if reading a newspaper which consistently overrepresents foreigners as criminals strengthens the automatic association between foreign country and criminal in memory (i.e., implicit cultivation). Further, an investigation was done to find out if reading articles from the same newspaper produces a short-term effect on the same measure and if (1) emotionalization of the newspaper texts, (2) emotional reactions of the reader (indicated by arousal), and (3) attributed text credibility moderate the short-term treatment effect. Eighty-five participants were assigned to one of three experimental conditions. Participants in the control group received short factual crime texts, where the nationality of the offender was not mentioned. Participants in the factual treatment group received the same texts, but the foreign nationality was mentioned. Participants in the emotionalized treatment group received emotionalized articles (i.e., texts which are high in vividness and frequency) covering the same crimes, with the foreign nationality mentioned. Supporting empirical evidence for implicit cultivation and a short-term effect was found. However, only emotionalized articles produced a short-term effect on the strength of the automatic association, indicating that newspaper texts must have a minimum of stimulus intensity to overcome an effect threshold. There were no moderating effects of arousal or credibility pertaining to the impact on the implicit measure. However, credibility moderated the short-term effect on a first-order judgment (i.e., estimated frequency of foreigners of all criminals). This indicates that a newspaper’s effect on the strength of automatic associations is relatively independent from processes of propositional reasoning.

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