BACKGROUND Hypoparathyroidism(HP)is a rare endocrine disorder,while situs inversus totalis(SIT)is a rare condition in which the internal organs are positioned in a mirrored pattern compared to their usual positions.Th...BACKGROUND Hypoparathyroidism(HP)is a rare endocrine disorder,while situs inversus totalis(SIT)is a rare condition in which the internal organs are positioned in a mirrored pattern compared to their usual positions.This case illustrates some potential shared mechanisms between HP and SIT,highlighting the importance of accurate identification and prompt first emergency,offering insights for future research.CASE SUMMARY This report discusses a case of a middle-aged patient with adolescent-onset HP with concurrent SIT.The patient experienced recurrent episodes of increased neuromuscular excitability(manifesting as spasms in the hands and feet and laryngospasms)and even periods of unconsciousness.Initially,these symptoms led to a misdiagnosis of epilepsy.Nevertheless,upon thorough examination and treatment in the general medicine ward,the correct diagnosis was established.Corresponding treatment resulted in improved management of the patient’s symptoms.CONCLUSION Co-occurrence of HP and SIT may be associated with genetic mutations,chromosomal anomalies,or hereditary factors,as may other similar conditions.展开更多
Polymerization is a major challenge for the upgrading of bio-oil to biofuels,but is preferable for the production of carbon material from biooil.Understanding the mechanism for polymerization is of importance for tail...Polymerization is a major challenge for the upgrading of bio-oil to biofuels,but is preferable for the production of carbon material from biooil.Understanding the mechanism for polymerization is of importance for tailoring property of carbon material.This study investigated the characteristics for the polymerisation of furfural,vanillin,their cross-polymerization and the impacts of catalysts on their polymerization.The results indicated that the organic acids like acetic acid and formic acid could catalyze the polymerisation of furfural,while H_(2)SO_(4)or NaOH as catalyst could drastically enhance the degree of polymerization of furfural.Vanillin showed a higher tendency towards polymerization than furfural and H_(2)SO_(4)or NaOH significantly facilitated the polymerization of vanillin via shifting the pasty product to solid polymer.The crosspolymerization between furfural and vanillin occurred even in the absence of catalyst,while the presence of H_(2)SO_(4)or NaOH catalyst resulted in the formation of more solid polymer via cross-polymerization.The polymerisation reactions were accompanied with the consumption of–C¼O via aldol addition/condensation reactions.In addition,the morphology and thermal stability of the polymers formed were affected by both the type of the catalysts employed,which can in turn enhance the cross-polymerization between furfural and vanillin.展开更多
基金Supported by Zunyi Science and Technology Plan Program No.HZ(2022)48Zunyi Science and Technology Plan Program,No.HZ(2023)60.
文摘BACKGROUND Hypoparathyroidism(HP)is a rare endocrine disorder,while situs inversus totalis(SIT)is a rare condition in which the internal organs are positioned in a mirrored pattern compared to their usual positions.This case illustrates some potential shared mechanisms between HP and SIT,highlighting the importance of accurate identification and prompt first emergency,offering insights for future research.CASE SUMMARY This report discusses a case of a middle-aged patient with adolescent-onset HP with concurrent SIT.The patient experienced recurrent episodes of increased neuromuscular excitability(manifesting as spasms in the hands and feet and laryngospasms)and even periods of unconsciousness.Initially,these symptoms led to a misdiagnosis of epilepsy.Nevertheless,upon thorough examination and treatment in the general medicine ward,the correct diagnosis was established.Corresponding treatment resulted in improved management of the patient’s symptoms.CONCLUSION Co-occurrence of HP and SIT may be associated with genetic mutations,chromosomal anomalies,or hereditary factors,as may other similar conditions.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51876080)Australian Research Council(ARC)Discovery Project scheme(DP180101788)+5 种基金the Australian Government through ARENA's Emerging Renewables Programsthe Strategic International Scientific and Technological Innovation Cooperation Special Funds of National Key R&D Program of China(No.2016YFE0204000)the Program for Taishan Scholars of Shandong Province Governmentthe Recruitment Program of Global Young Experts(Thousand Youth Talents Plan)the Natural Science Fund of Shandong Province(ZR2017BB002)the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(2018GSF116014).
文摘Polymerization is a major challenge for the upgrading of bio-oil to biofuels,but is preferable for the production of carbon material from biooil.Understanding the mechanism for polymerization is of importance for tailoring property of carbon material.This study investigated the characteristics for the polymerisation of furfural,vanillin,their cross-polymerization and the impacts of catalysts on their polymerization.The results indicated that the organic acids like acetic acid and formic acid could catalyze the polymerisation of furfural,while H_(2)SO_(4)or NaOH as catalyst could drastically enhance the degree of polymerization of furfural.Vanillin showed a higher tendency towards polymerization than furfural and H_(2)SO_(4)or NaOH significantly facilitated the polymerization of vanillin via shifting the pasty product to solid polymer.The crosspolymerization between furfural and vanillin occurred even in the absence of catalyst,while the presence of H_(2)SO_(4)or NaOH catalyst resulted in the formation of more solid polymer via cross-polymerization.The polymerisation reactions were accompanied with the consumption of–C¼O via aldol addition/condensation reactions.In addition,the morphology and thermal stability of the polymers formed were affected by both the type of the catalysts employed,which can in turn enhance the cross-polymerization between furfural and vanillin.
