Association between fatty acids intake and bone mineral density in adults aged 20-59: NHANES 2011-2018.

Background: Previous studies have investigated the link between fatty acid intake and bone mineral density (BMD), but the results are controversial. This study aims to examine the relationship between fatty acid intake and BMD in adults aged 20-59. Methods: The association between fatty acid consumption and BMD was analyzed using a weighted multiple linear regression model with National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2011 to 2018. The linearity relationship and saturation value of the connection between fatty acid consumption and BMD were assessed by fitting a smooth curve and a saturation effect analysis model. Results: The study included 8,942 subjects. We found a significant positive correlation between the consumption of saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and polyunsaturated fatty acids and BMD. In subgroup analyses that were stratified by gender and race, this association was still shown to be significant. Based on the smooth curve and saturation effect analysis, we found no saturation effect for the three fatty acids and total BMD. However, there was a turning point (20.52 g/d) between MUFAs intake and BMD, and only MUFAs intake >20.52 g/d showed a positive correlation between MUFAs and BMD. Conclusion: We found that fatty acid intake is beneficial for bone density in adults. Therefore, according to our findings, it is recommended that adults consume moderate amounts of fatty acids to ensure adequate bone mass but not metabolic diseases.

Observation on clinical effect of Huoxue-Jiangtang decoction formula granules in treating prediabetes: a randomized prospective placebo-controlled double-blind trial protocol.

BACKGROUND: Prediabetes is a hypermetabolic syndrome with blood sugar levels falling between the normal and diabetes. People with prediabetes have a significantly increased chances of developing diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, tumors, dementia, and other diseases in the future when compared to the healthy population. However, prediabetes is mainly treated based on lifestyle intervention, currently without targeted drug treatment plan. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which has a longstanding experience, has been shown in clinical studies to be effective for the treatment of diabetes and its related complications. Furthermore, different dosage forms such as decoction and granule have developed gradually in clinical application. Preliminary studies have found that Huoxue-Jangtang Decoction (HJD), with good hypoglycemic and lipid-regulating effects, is potentially one of the complementary and alternative treatments for prediabetes. Therefore, this project intends to perform a prospective clinical study to observe the clinical effectiveness of HJD on prediabetes and the consistency of the efficacy of formula granules and the elixation. METHODS: This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 183 participants are randomly assigned to HJD Formula Granules plus lifestyle intervention, HJD Elixation plus lifestyle intervention, and placebo plus lifestyle intervention. All subjects undergo 1 day of screening before participating in the study, followed by 84 days of drug intervention and observation. During and after treatment, the main outcome measures include fasting blood glucose and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose. DISCUSSION: This research attempts to verify the clinical efficacy and possible mechanism of HJD in the treatment of prediabetes, and prove the consistency of HJD Formula Granules with HJD Elixation. This study also aims to provide a treatment that is both effective and safe for prediabetic patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: ChiCTR2200060813, Registered 12 June 2022.

Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of 2-benzylpyrroles and 2-benzoylpyrroles based on structures of insecticidal chlorfenapyr and natural pyrrolomycins.

Based on structures of insecticidal chlorfenapyr and antibiotic natural pyrrolomycins, a series of new 2-benzylpyrroles and 2-benzoylpyrroles (with or without ethoxymethyl group on the nitrogen of pyrrole) were designed and synthesized. These compounds or their parent compounds possess weak acidity and high lipophilicity, the two characteristic properties for uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation; therefore, they are expected to have insecticidal and acaricidal activity. The bioassay result verified that both 2-benzylpyrroles 17 and 2-benzoylpyrroles 19 had varied degrees of insecticidal activity against oriental armyworm depending on the substituents on the benzene ring, but they did not give any acaricidal activity. Conversely, most N-alkylated compounds 18 and 20 exhibited both insecticidal activity and acaricidal activity, of which compound 18i [4-bromo-2-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-1-(ethoxymethyl) -5-(trifluoromethyl) -1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile] has IC50 as low as 10-20 mg L(-1) on both activities.

[Study of Raman technique applied to estrogen].

The authors acquired Raman spectra of three kinds of estrogen by portable Raman spectrometer, including 17beta-estradiol (C18H24O2), estriol (C18H24O3 ) and diethylstilbestrol (18H20O2 ). Analysis, comparison and simulation of the three estrogens were carried out, and the diethylstilbestrol Raman spectrum, which is hard to detect, was acquiredt by surface enhanced Raman scattering technology. Results show that Raman technique can detect 17beta-estradiol (C18H24O2), estriol (C18H24O3) and diethylstilbestrol (C18H2O2) quickly and accurately.

[Preparation and study of a new type substrate for Raman enhancement].

A highly ordered anodic aluminum oxide template was prepared, the mixture of phosphate and chromic acid was used to remove the oxide layer, regular pits array on the surface of the aluminum was obtained, then AC electrodeposit method was used to get fluffy nano silver structure, which was tested with SEM. Melamine was chosen as the probe molecule, the Raman peaks of melamine with 10(-12) g x mL(-1) were successfully detected, and the molecule number of the melamine is about 3.8 x 10(-6) at this concentration and laser spot through calculation, which is beyond the detection level of monolayer. The enhancement factor reached 1.41 x 10(11).

[The study of several aldehyde molecules by Raman spectroscopy].

The Raman spectra of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde and n-butyraladehyde (CnH2nO,n = 1, 2, 3, 4) were obtained by portable Raman spectrometer. The molecules of the four aldehydes were calculated by density functional theory (DFT). By comparing the calculated result and the experimental result, the bands of these Raman spectra were assigned. And the Raman spectra of these aldehydes molecules were analyzed and compared. These aldehydes could be real-time rapidly identified by Raman spectroscopy technology.

[Electrochemical deposition of copper by using ionic liquids as additive and its surface-enhanced Raman scatting effect].

The use of room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) as green media for electrochemical application has attracted great attention recently. However, the effects of RTILs used as additives for electrodeposition of metals have hardly been explored. In the present work, the electrochemical deposition of copper was investigated on a pure copper plate from acid cupric sulfate solutions in the presence of RTILs (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, [bmim] BF4) additive by cyclic voltammetric technique, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). For comparison, the electrodeposition of copper from acid cupric sulfate solutions was also investigated. The voltammograms showed that the cathodic peak potential shifted toward more negative potential and cathodic peak current increased when 1.0 x 10(-4) mol x L(-1) [bmim] BF4 was added into acid cupric sulfate solutions. SEM images indicated that the shinning electrodeposits of copper were lamellar structure and the size of layered grain decreased with addition of [bmim]BF4 additive. The XRD results indicated that copper deposits exhibited face-centered cubic structure and (220) highly preferred orientation. The surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activities of copper deposits were measured by using methyl orange (MO) as the probe molecules. The copper electrodeposit obtained in acid cupric sulfate solutions with [bmim]BF4 is shown to be excellent substrate for SERS measurements, demonstrating significant enhancement and good stability. The enhancement factor was calculated to be up to 4.7 x 10(5). It was also found that copper electrodeposit stored for 60 days in air shows no significant degradation in its sensitivity.

[The analysis of natural and synthetic ruby by Raman spectra].

The differentiation of natural and synthetic gems is still a difficult problem in gems identification. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) of Raman spectrum, that is the life-span of phonon, can provide valuable information about. natural or synthetic gem. Analysis of the natural and synthetic ruby was performed by BTR111--785 mini-Raman spectroscopy, and it was found that the FWHM of natural ruby is more than 10 cm(-1), withal the FWHM of synthetic ruby is less than 10 cm(-1).

[Preparation of silver nanoparticles in Brønsted acidic ionic liquid and its optical properties].

The use of room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) as green media for preparation of nanomaterials is very attractive. Herein, anisotropic silver nanoparticles were synthesized via chemical reduction silver nitrate with sodium hypophosphite, employing brønsted acidic functionalized ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium dihydrogen phosphate ([bmim] H2PO4), which acted both as reaction medium and as a capping/shape-directing agent. The structure, morphology and optical absorption properties of anisotropic silver nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-Visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectra. The XRD patterns revealed that the crystal was cubic structure for anisotropic silver nanoparticles. The SEM image indicated that the anisotropic silver nanoparticles were block-like with average lateral dimensions of about 30 nm, and they were self-assembled into two-dimensional disordered multilayer on the silicon wafer, and the particles appeared to be closely packed. The UV-Vis absorption spectrum exhibited a strong absorption peak around 438 nm and a weak peak at 353 nm, which came from dipole and quadrupole oscillation resonance, indicating the formation of non-spherical silver nanoparticles. The surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) active of the anisotropic silver nanoparticles were investigated using trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)-ethylene (BPE) as probe molecule. The results indicate that self-assembled silver film of anisotropic silver nanoparticles on the silicon wafer is excellent substrate for SERS measurements, demonstrating significant enhancement, trace detection capability, and good stability. The minimum analytic concentration was 10(-9) mol x L(-1) for trans-1,2-bis (4-pyridyl)-ethylene (BPE) molecules. It was also found that silver film stored for 90 days in air shows no significant degradation in its sensitivity.

[Calcium carbonate precipitation in UASB reactors with different substrates].

Two lab scale upflow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB) reactors were operated at an organic loading rate of COD 9 kg x (m3 x d)(-1) to treat two kinds of calcium containing wastewaters, one of which took acetic acid as substrate and for the other, glucose and soluble starch were the substrate. Both the wastewaters contained 800 mg x L(-1) Ca+. Precipitation of calcium carbonate in the reactors was observed. The results showed that the kind of substrate had great influence on calcium carbonate precipitation. In the reactor treating acetic acid containing wastewater, a maximum calcium precipitation rate of 65% was achieved and an average rate of about 25% was then maintained. In contrast, the calcium precipitation rate for the glucose and soluble starch containing wastewater was only about 7.5%. It was also found that substantial precipitation only occurred 30 days after the reactor were operated for both of the wastewaters. After 180 days of operation, the ash content of the sludge in the reactors increased from about 10% to 70% for the acetic acid containing wastewater and 30% for the other. However, the increase of ash content had no negative influence on the COD removal efficiency, which was kept at about 90% throughout the experimental period. By the SEM it was inferred that the different substrates caused the differences of the granular sludge microstructure, leading to the diversity of calcium carbonate precipitation in the two reactors.

[Electrochemical deposition of silver by using ionic liquids as additive and its surface-enhanced Raman scattering effect].

In the present work, the electrochemical deposition of silver was investigated on a glassy carbon electrode from AgNO3 solutions in the presence of RTILs (1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium nitrate, [bmim]NO3) additive by cyclic voltammetric technique, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray photon spectroscopy (XPS). For comparison, the electrodeposition of silver from [bmim]NO3-free AgNO3 solution was also investigated. The voltammograms showed that the cathodic peak potential shifted toward more negative potential and the cathodic peak current decreased when 5 x 10(-6) mol x L(-1) [bmim]NO3 was added into AgNO3 solutions. This indicated that [bmim]NO3 produced an inhibition of silver deposition, probably related to the adsorption of [bmim]NO3. SEM images showed that the uniform, shining electrodeposits of silver obtained in AgNO3 solutions were rather compact and that the size of silver grains decreased with the addition of [bmim]NO3 additive. The surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activities of silver deposits were measured by using methyl orange (MO) as the probe molecules. The strongly enhanced Raman scattering from the monolayer film of MO demonstrated that the as prepared silver particular film was SERS active. The enhancement factor was calculated to be up to 1.7 x 10(5) and 1.1 x 10(5) for silver film obtained in AgNO3 solutions with and without [bmim]NO3 additive, respectively.

[AgBr colloids prepared by electrolysis and their SERS activity research].

Ivory-white AgBr colloids were prepared by means of electrolysis. Two silver rods 1.0 cm in diameter and 10.0 cm long were respectively used as the negative and positive electrodes, the aqueous solution of hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide was used as the electrolyte, and a 7 V direct current was applied on the silver rods for three hours. The obtained AgBr colloids were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and SERS using a 514. 5 nm laser line on Renishaw 2000 Raman spectrometer. These particles are about nanometer size and their shapes are as spherical or elliptic, with a slight degree of particle aggregation. The UV-Vis spectra exhibit a large plasmon resonance band at about 292.5 nm, similar to that reported in the literature. The AgBr colloids were very stable at room temperature for months. In order to test if these AgBr colloids can be used for SERS research, methyl orange, Sudan red and pyridine were used. It was found that AgBr colloids have SERS activity to these three molicules. For methyl orange, the intense Raman peaks are at 1 123, 1 146, 1 392, 1 448 and 1 594 cm(-1); for Sudan red, the intense Raman peaks are at 1 141, 1 179, 1 433 and 1 590 cm(-1); and for pyridine, the intense Raman peaks are at 1 003, 1 034 and 1 121 cm(-1). It is noticeable that SERS of methyl orange was observed on AgBr colloids, but not on the gray and yellow silver colloids prepared by traditional means. The possible reason was explained. One major advantage of this means is the absence of the spectral interference such as citrate, BH4- arising from reaction products of the colloids formation process. On AgBr colloids, one can get some molecular SERS impossible to get on the gray and yellow silver colloids.

[Nano-silver colloids prepared by electrolysis and research on its SERS activity].

Three kinds of nano-silver colloids have been prepared by electrolysis of silver rod using sodium citrate solution and AgNO3 mixed with polyvinyl alcohol solution as electrolyte and applying 7 V direct current for one hour. Nano-silver colloids have been investigated by means of TEM, absorption spectrum, electrophoresis experiment and SERS. The particle size ranges roughly from 20 nm to 25 nm (spheroid) for sample 1, from 20 nm to 35 nm (spheroid) for sample 2, and from 30 to 80 (many-sided) for sample 3, featuring absorption maximum at 404, 421 and 434 nm, respectively. The surface charge of these three kinds of colloidal silver particles is positive. In order to test if these nano-silver colloids can be used for SERS research, the cationic molecular fuchsine basic, methylene blue, anionic molecular benzoic acid, methyl orange, neutral molecular alcidine orange, and Sudan red were used. It was found that these nano-silver colloids have strong SERS activity. Furthermore, the nano-silver colloids that used AgNO3 mixed with polyvinyl alcohol solution as electrolyte has the strongest SERS activity among all the tested molecules. The SERS of methyl orange has been obtained on the nano-silver colloids, which has not been obtaind on the colloids prepared by electrolysis of silver rod using sodium citrate solution and on the gray and yellow silver colloids prepared by traditional means. The possible reason has been explained. One major advantage of this method (using AgNO3 mixed with polyvinyl alcohol solution as electrolyte) is the absence of the spectral interference.

[Comparative study on SERS and stability of negative silver colloids].

Negatively charged colloidal nano-silver particles were prepared by the colloidal chemical method. A 1.7% solution of silver nitrate (2 mL) was diluted with deionized water to 100 mL. A 1% solution of tannic acid (1 mL) was added dropwise to the solution stirring, then a 1% solution of potassium carbonate anhydrous (3-4 drops) was added to the mixed solution. Finally, a red-brown silver sol was obtained. It was testified that the silver sol is a negatively charged colloid by experiment of electrophoresis. The negative silver colloids (for short, old NCS) were kept on at the room temperature two year ago in order to test its SERS and stability. The sizes of particles were determined by Hitachi H-800 transmission electron microscope. Absorption spectroscopy and SERS were used to determine the main properties. Absorption spectra were obtained with UV-2401PC. Raman spectra were recorded with RENISHAW MIK 2000 Raman micro-spectroscopy. The 514.5 nm line of an argon ion laser with about 3 mw was used. Compared with the newly prepared negative silver colloids (for short, new NCS). It was found that the mean diameter of the old NCS was larger than the new NCS; old NCS had absorption maximum at 431 nm but new NCS at 418 nm, the absorbance spectrum of old NCS had a 12 nm red shift, and the red shift rate is about 0.5 nm/month; Both strong SERS spectra were observed when cationic molecules of fuchsine basic and neutral molecules of alcidine orange adsorbed on old NCS and new NCS. For cationic molecules of methylene blue, the SERS is stronger on new NCS than old NCS; but no SERS was observed for the anionic molecule of benzoic acid both on new NCS and on old NCS.

[The SERS of glycine anhydride on positive silver colloids].

The Raman spectrum and SERS of glycine anhydride in acidic and basic media on positive silver colloids were recorded. Calculations of the vibration frequencies were performed for glycine anhydride by B3LYP at 6-31g(d) level. The assignment of Raman spectrum and SERS of glycine anhydride in acidic media were obtained with the help of calculation. It was found that the glycine anhydride is physically adsorbed on the surface of silver. The SERS of glycine anhydride is very different in acidic media from that in basic media. This seems to mean that the geometry of glycine anhydride on positive silver colloid in basic media has changed.

[SERS of positive silver colloids with addition of aggregating agent].

A very strong surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectrum was obtained when adding some aggregating agent such as HNO3 and NaNO3 in positive silver colloid reduced by citrate using 633 nm radiation. In aid of characterizing the SERS of this process, SERS from positive silver colloid with the addition of H2SO3, HCl, and NH3 recorded. It was found that the SERS come from the citrate when adding HNO3, NaNO3 and H2 SO3, from NH3 and citrate when adding NH3, and only from Ag-Cl when adding HCl through comparing the spectra. Furthermore, the surface layer of positive silver colloid particles could be Ag+ , and the diffusion layer could be citrate.

[Micro-Raman and fluorescence spectra of several agrochemicals].

Raman and fluorescence spectra from several agrochemicals were measured, which are sold for the use in vegetables, fruits and grains. Characteristic vibration Raman peaks from some of the agrochemicals were recorded, hence the spectra can be used for their identification. Other marketed agrochemicals demonstrated strong fluorescence under 514.5 nm excitation. It was found that the fluorescence spectra of the agrochemicals are very different. According to these results one can detect the trace amount of agrochemicals left on the surface of fruits, vegetables and grains in situ and conveniently.

[Identification of B jade by Raman spectroscopy].

Raman spectroscopy has been found to be a useful tool for identification of bleached and polymer-impregnated jadeites (so-called B jade). The major advantage of this system over classical methods of gem testing is the non-destructive identification of inclusions in gemstones and the determination of organic fracture filling in jade. Fissures in jadeites have been filled with oils and various resins to enhance their clarity, such as paraffin wax, paraffin oil, AB glue and epoxy resins. They show different peaks depending on their chemical composition. The characteristic spectrum ranges from 1,200-1,700 cm-1 to 2,800-3,100 cm-1. The spectra of resins show that they all have four strongest peaks related with phenyl: two C-C stretching modes at 1,116 and 1,609 cm-1, respectively, one C-H stretching mode at 3,069 cm-1, and a in-plane C-H bending mode at 1,189 cm-1. In addition, other two -CH2, -CH3 stretching modes at 2,906 and 2,869 cm-1, respectively, are very similar to paraffin. Therefore, the peaks at 1,116, 1,609, 1,189 and 3,069 cm-1 are important in distinguishing resin from paraffin, and we can identify B jade depending on them.

[Raman investigating of trace contraband heroin by micro Raman].

Under incident light 514.5 nm, Raman scattering spectrum of trace contraband Heroin on finger with low concentration was investigated. It has been known that contraband Heroin has strong fluorescence background in its Raman scattering under visible excitation. By analyzing the sample surface and applying appropriate experimental method, the high signal-noise ratio quality and low fluorescence Raman spectrum was obtained. The result indicated that it would be much improved the Raman scattering spectrum by using slick Al slice as gasket for drugs and selecting proper area on the sample surface, controlling the incident light power. This work could provide a powerful method for detecting trace materials including drugs, explosives, deleterious material in forensic science.

[Secondary Raman spectrum of beta-carotene molecule in living leaf of French phoenix tree].

Under visible incidence light 514.5 nm, the Raman scattering spectrum from the beta-carotene molecule in the leaf was directly obtained after it was immediately collected from French phoenix tree without any preparing the sample but cleaning. It is very easy to collect the secondary Raman lines addition to the first Raman spectrum in situ by micro Raman. By careful comparing and analyzing the Raman lines between 2,000-3,100 cm-1 and below 2,000 cm-1 regions, we obtained the correlated relation of the first and secondary Raman lines. The study results indicated that there is no damage to the structure and configuration of beta-carotene molecule in the live leaf by controlling laser power on the sample surface and integrating time for Raman signal, but large power laser or long time irradiation on the live sample would cause very strong fluorescence background in Raman spectrum which indicated that there is a photo damage in the center of photo reaction. The Micro Raman would become one of possible in situ methods for investigating live plant molecules growing up in different environment. At last we proposed and discussed the advantages and limits in micro Raman when it is applied to investigating live molecules in botany field.