Nantong University

Study on the changes and mechanisms on the quality of beef tripe during tenderization

BACKGROUND: The quality characteristics of salted beef tripe were investigated throughout the multi-stage tenderization process, encompassing cleaning, pre-cooking, alkaline treatment (sodium carbonate), water soaking and final cooking. The underlying tenderization mechanism was...

Effect of postpartum probiotic supplementation on breastmilk composition and infant health: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Breast milk is the optimal infant nutrition, and its composition is influenced by maternal factors including supplement intake. This study aimed to investigate the effects of postpartum probiotic supplementation on breast milk composition and infant health outcomes. This double-b...

Anchoring Performance of FRP Bar Connectors for Alkali-Activated Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Wall Panels in a Wet–Hot Acid Rain Environment

Abstract This study investigated the bond behavior of basalt fiber–reinforced polymer bars (BFRP) and glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars embedded in alkali-activated ceramsite concrete using direct pull-out tests on 150-mm cubic specimens. The tests were conducted under b...

Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticle Delivery of siTRIB3 Inhibits EMT and Stemness in NSCLC

Background: TRIB3 is upregulated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and associates with worse survival, yet targeted therapeutics remain lacking. Calcium phosphate (CaP) nanoparticles offer biocompatible, serum-stable delivery for siRNA therapy. Here, we developed CaP nanopart...

Nomogram for predicting the response of modified electroconvulsive therapy in patients with bipolar depressive episodes: a retrospective cohort study

Depressive episodes are a major manifestation of bipolar disorder, a common mental illness associated with substantial morbidity and premature mortality. Modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT) is an effective physical treatment for bipolar depressive episodes. However, the cli...