1.Adhesion Mechanisms of Aquatic Fouling Organisms Mediated by Biomacromolecules
Dan HE ; Shi-Guo LI ; Ai-Bin ZHAN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(7):1833-1852
Aquatic organisms can secrete biomacromolecules through specialized organs, tissues, or structures, enabling adhesion to underwater material surfaces and leading to severe biofouling issues. This phenomenon adversely impacts aquatic ecosystem health and human activities. Biofouling has emerged as an emerging global environmental challenge. Adhesion serves as the foundation of biofouling, representing a critical step toward a comprehensive understanding of the adhesion mechanisms of aquatic organisms. Biomacromolecules, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, are the primary functional components in the adhesive substances of aquatic fouling organisms. Research indicates that these biomacromolecules exhibit diversity in types and characteristics across different aquatic organisms, yet their adhesion mechanisms show unifying features. Despite significant progress, there remains a lack of comprehensive reviews on the adhesion mechanisms mediated by biomacromolecules in aquatic fouling organisms, particularly on the roles of lipids and carbohydrates. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, this review systematically summarizes the mechanistic roles of three classes of macromolecules in aquatic biofouling adhesion processes. Proteins demonstrate central functionality in interfacial adhesion and cohesion through specialized functional amino acids, conserved structural domains, and post-translational modifications. Lipids enhance structural stability via hydrophobic barrier formation and antioxidative protection mechanisms. Carbohydrates contribute to adhesion persistence through cohesive reinforcement and enzymatic resistance of adhesive matrices. Building upon these mechanisms, this review proposes four prospective research directions: optimization of protein-mediated adhesion functionality, elucidation of lipid participation in adhesion dynamics, systematic characterization of carbohydrate adhesion modalities, and investigation of macromolecular synergy in composite adhesive systems. The synthesized knowledge provides critical insights into underwater adhesion mechanisms of aquatic fouling organisms and establishes a theoretical foundation for developing mechanism-driven antifouling strategies. This work advances fundamental understanding of bioadhesion phenomena while offering practical guidance for next-generation antifouling technology development.
2.Assessment of occupational health risk of noise in a plastic products enterprise
ZHAN Li chun XIAO Bin YANG Ai chu GUO Jian yu LONG Tai hua XU Guo yong YAN Mao sheng LIU Mao ling
China Occupational Medicine 2022;49(05):553-
Objective
To assess the occupational health risk of noise in a plastic products enterprise and determine the key risk
Methods -
points. The workplace of a plastic products enterprise and its 388 noise exposed workers were selected as the
,
research subjects using a convenient sampling method. The noise intensity in the workplace of the enterprise was measured and
- GBZ/T 229.4-2012
the individual noise exposure level and pure tone hearing test were carried out in the noise exposed workers.
Classification of Occupational Hazards at Workplaces--Part 4: Occupational Exposure to Noise( GBZ/T
hereinafter referred to as
229.4-2012) -
was used to evaluate the hazardous degree of noise in different posts. The risk of high frequency hearing loss
( ) - ( ) - , ,
HFHL and occupational noise induced deafness ONID in noise exposed workers in different posts at 45.0 50.0 55.0 and
WS/T 754-2016 Guideline for Risk Management of Occupational Noise Hazard(
60.0 years of age were predicted using hereinafter
WS/T 754-2016)Results
referred to as . The noise in the workplace of this plastic product enterprise was found to exceed the
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occupational exposure limits with the rate of 46.6%. The maximum level of normalization of equivalent continuous A weighted
- ( )
sound pressure level to a nominal 40 h working week of exposure to noise in workers of six posts was 84.0 93.0 dB A .
- , , ,
According to GBZ/T 229.4 2012 the noise hazards of the posts including extrusion premixing unloading and utility
- ,
maintenance were mild or moderate except for the film and packaging posts. According to WS/T 754 2016 the risks of HFHL in
, ,
the film and packaging operators at age ≥50.0 years old were at acceptable risk and the risks of HFHL in operators of extrusion
, ,
premixing unloading and utility maintenance at age ≥45.0 years old were at moderate risk or high risk. The risks of ONID for
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the film packaging and utility maintenance operators at age ≥55.0 years old were at acceptable risk or moderate risk. The risksof ONID for extrusion premixing and unloading operators at age ≥50.0 years old were at high risk. Extrusion operators with
( )
exposure to toluene below the occupational exposure limit had a higher risk of HFHL high risk than unloading operators
( ) Conclusion
moderate risk at age 45.0 years with the same noise intensity. The noise exposure intensity is high in the
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workplace of the plastic product enterprise. The workers in posts of extrusion premixing and unloading are at high risk levels of
HFHL and ONID.
3.Analysis of Chemical Constituents in Paullinia cupana Dried Seeds by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
Qian-qian WENG ; Bin YANG ; Bin LI ; Ai-ping DENG ; Jia-chen ZHAO ; Wang-min LIN ; Zhi-lai ZHAN ; Lu-qi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(15):68-75
Objective:The chemical constituents in guarana (
4.Role of p38 MAPK signal pathway in edaravone influencing cytokine on patients undergoing one lung ventilation
Xun-Jun SHUAI ; Zhan-Qiu YAN ; Hui LI ; Deng-Bin AI ; Hong-Xian CUI
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2015;(9):683-685,698
Objective To investigate the role of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase( p38 MAPK) in edaravone influencing cytokine IL-6 and IL-10 on patients undergoing one lung ventilation.Methods Forty patients with lung cancer undergoing elective lung resection were randomly divided into control group ( n =20 ) and treatment group ( n =20 ).Anesthesia was induced with midazolam 0.03 mg · kg-1 , fentanyl 3 μg· kg -1 and 8% sevoflurane.Patients in edaravone group received edaravone 0.5 mg · kg-1 after induction of anesthesia, while those in control group were given 0.9%NaCl of the same volume.Blood sample were taken and detected before skin incision ( T0 ) , 60 min after lungs inflated( T1 ) and 1 h after surgery ( T2 ) for expression of phosphorylated p38 MAPK ( p -p38 MAPK ) , p38 MAPK and plasma concentration of interleukin-6(IL-6).The ratio between p-p38 MAPK and p38 MAPK was calculated.Results Compared with T0 , the data of p38 MAPK, p-p38 MAPK, p-p38 MAPK /p38 MAPK ratio and IL-6 concentration, IL-6/IL-10 ratio were all significantly increased at T1and T2(P<0.05).And those in treatment group were signifi-cantly lowered than those in control group at T1 and T2 ( P<0.05).Conclusion p38 MAPK signal pathway is involved in edaravone inhibiting proinflammatory cytokine and maintaining a relative stability of proinflammatory/anti -inflammatory cytokine in patients undergoing one lung ventilation.
5.The development of quality of life questionnaire of Chinese medicine for postoperative patients with colorectal cancer and item screening.
Xiao-hua FAN ; Hao WANG ; Kang-lian TAN ; Ai-hua OU ; Ze-hui HE ; Zhan-bin LUO ; Si-fen ZHANG ; Zhen-mu ZHENG ; Jin-bin YAO ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2013;33(3):307-313
OBJECTIVETo develop quality of life questionnaire of Chinese medicine for postoperative patients with colorectal cancer (QLQ-CMPPCC), thus comprehensively and objectively evaluating the clinical efficacy of Chinese medicine and pharmacy in treating postoperative patients with colorectal cancer (CC).
METHODSThe theoretical structure model of the questionnaire was addressed in combined with basic theories of Chinese medicine according to the principle of WHO quality of life (QOL). The primary questionnaire was developed using methods of structuralization policy making after we extensively retrieve various universal and specific questionnaires for CC cancer patients at home and abroad. The 205 CC patients were tested by questionnaire. The items were screened using experts grading method, item selection analysis, dispersion trends of standard deviation, t-test, correlation coefficient method, factor analysis,and Cronbach's alpha.
RESULTSThe QLQ-CMPPCC was developed containing four domains of physical, psychological, independence, and social functions, involving 20 aspects and 54 items. Of them, non-fistula patients answered 43 items and fistula patients answered 46 items. One item covered the general QOL evaluation.
CONCLUSIONSQLQ-CMPPCC showed Chinese medical features. It comprehensively reflected the connotation of QOL for postoperative CC patients. It could be taken as a tool for evaluating Chinese medical efficacy for postoperative CC patients.
Colorectal Neoplasms ; surgery ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Postoperative Period ; Quality of Life ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Treatment Outcome

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