This editorial comments on the article by Qu et al in a recent edition of World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology,focusing on the importance of early diagnosis in managing esophageal cancer and strategies for achie...This editorial comments on the article by Qu et al in a recent edition of World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology,focusing on the importance of early diagnosis in managing esophageal cancer and strategies for achieving“early detection”.The five-year age-standardized net survival for esophageal cancer patients falls short of expectations.Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical strategies for improving the treatment outcomes of esophageal cancer.While advancements in endoscopic technology have been significant,there seems to be an excessive emphasis on the latest high-end endoscopic devices and various endoscopic resection techniques.Therefore,it is imperative to redirect focus towards proactive early detection strategies for esophageal cancer,investigate the most cost-effective screening methods suitable for different regions,and persistently explore practical solutions to improve the five-year survival rate of patients with esophageal cancer.展开更多
In 1854,Rudolf Virchow introduced the term＂amyloid＂to indicate white waxy deposits that stained positive for iodine and that were found in many organs of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.He observed that ...In 1854,Rudolf Virchow introduced the term＂amyloid＂to indicate white waxy deposits that stained positive for iodine and that were found in many organs of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.He observed that these deposits stained pale blue after treatment with iodine and became dark blue or black after subsequent addition of sulfuric acid,in a similar manner to that of cellulose or carbohydrate.展开更多
Wound healing treatment after harvest is a critical step to protect sweet potatoes from pathogens.The method of phloroglucinol staining is commonly used for detecting callus.However,this method is not easy to identify...Wound healing treatment after harvest is a critical step to protect sweet potatoes from pathogens.The method of phloroglucinol staining is commonly used for detecting callus.However,this method is not easy to identify the degree of callus as the color change is not obvious compared with non-curing roots for some cultivars.A new method based on the principle of starch test by iodine was developed for the detection of wound healing.After healing,the reducing sugar content increased while the starch content decreased to a lower level compared to that of the non-curing roots.Moreover,the antioxidant capacity of the sweet potato after wound healing was higher than that in the control.Wound healing combined with ethylene,1-methylcyclopropene(1-MCP),chlorpropham or abscisic acid were studied for inhibiting sprout of sweet potato root caused by high temperature during curing.The results showed ethylene and 1-MCP treatment had no negative effect on wound healing.Moreover,1-MCP treatment was the most effective one on the suppression of sprouting and decay of sweet potato.The results indicate that iodine solution staining is a useful and rapid method to identify the wound healing extent,and 1-MCP treatment can effectively inhibit root sprouting during wound healing and the subsequent long-term storage.展开更多
基金Supported by the Education and Teaching Reform Project,the First Clinical College of Chongqing Medical University,No.CMER202305Program for Youth Innovation in Future Medicine,Chongqing Medical University,No.W0138.
文摘This editorial comments on the article by Qu et al in a recent edition of World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology,focusing on the importance of early diagnosis in managing esophageal cancer and strategies for achieving“early detection”.The five-year age-standardized net survival for esophageal cancer patients falls short of expectations.Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical strategies for improving the treatment outcomes of esophageal cancer.While advancements in endoscopic technology have been significant,there seems to be an excessive emphasis on the latest high-end endoscopic devices and various endoscopic resection techniques.Therefore,it is imperative to redirect focus towards proactive early detection strategies for esophageal cancer,investigate the most cost-effective screening methods suitable for different regions,and persistently explore practical solutions to improve the five-year survival rate of patients with esophageal cancer.
基金partly supported by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research B-25293006(to HS)Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists B-15K19488(to KN)from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciencethe Research Program for Development of Intelligent Tokushima Artificial Exosome(i TEX)from Tokushima University
文摘In 1854,Rudolf Virchow introduced the term＂amyloid＂to indicate white waxy deposits that stained positive for iodine and that were found in many organs of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.He observed that these deposits stained pale blue after treatment with iodine and became dark blue or black after subsequent addition of sulfuric acid,in a similar manner to that of cellulose or carbohydrate.
基金This work was supported by the project of Potato Industry Innovation Team for Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System,Shandong Province,China(Grant No.SDAIT-16-11)Funds of Shandong“Double Tops”Program(Grant No.SYT2017XTTD04).
文摘Wound healing treatment after harvest is a critical step to protect sweet potatoes from pathogens.The method of phloroglucinol staining is commonly used for detecting callus.However,this method is not easy to identify the degree of callus as the color change is not obvious compared with non-curing roots for some cultivars.A new method based on the principle of starch test by iodine was developed for the detection of wound healing.After healing,the reducing sugar content increased while the starch content decreased to a lower level compared to that of the non-curing roots.Moreover,the antioxidant capacity of the sweet potato after wound healing was higher than that in the control.Wound healing combined with ethylene,1-methylcyclopropene(1-MCP),chlorpropham or abscisic acid were studied for inhibiting sprout of sweet potato root caused by high temperature during curing.The results showed ethylene and 1-MCP treatment had no negative effect on wound healing.Moreover,1-MCP treatment was the most effective one on the suppression of sprouting and decay of sweet potato.The results indicate that iodine solution staining is a useful and rapid method to identify the wound healing extent,and 1-MCP treatment can effectively inhibit root sprouting during wound healing and the subsequent long-term storage.
