Fermentation, Vol. 2, Pages 8: Syngas Biomethanation in a Semi-Continuous Reverse Membrane Bioreactor (RMBR)

Syngas biomethanation is a potent bio-conversion route, utilizing microorganisms to assimilate intermediate gases to produce methane. However, since methanogens have a long doubling time, the reactor works best at a low dilution rate; otherwise, the cells can be washed out during the continuous fermentation process. In this study, the performance of a practical reverse membrane bioreactor (RMBR) with high cell density for rapid syngas biomethanation as well as a co-substrate of syngas and organic substances was examined in a long-term fermentation process of 154 days and compared with the reactors of the free cells (FCBR). The RMBR reached maximum capacities of H2, CO, and CO2 conversion of 7.0, 15.2, and 4.0 mmol/Lreactor.day, respectively, at the organic loading rate of 3.40 gCOD/L.day. The highest methane production rate from the RMBR was 186.0 mL/Lreactor.day on the 147th day, compared to the highest rate in the FCBR, 106.3 mL/Lreactor.day, on the 58th day. The RMBR had the ability to maintain a high methanation capacity by retaining the microbial cells, which were at a high risk for cell wash out. Consequently, the system was able to convert more syngas simultaneously with the organic compounds into methane compared to the FCBR.

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Novel treatment of symptomatic pontine Virchow–Robin space

Publication date: Available online 27 March 2016
Source:The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Author(s): Ying Kao, Shao-Yuan Hsu, Chih-Ju Chang, Jing-Shan Huang




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Outcomes and prognostic factors of simple partial cystectomy for localized bladder urothelial cell carcinoma

Publication date: Available online 27 March 2016
Source:The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Author(s): I-Hung Shao, Ying-Hsu Chang, Kai-Jie Yu, Po-Hung Lin, Chung-Yi Liu, Cheng-Keng Chuang, See-Tong Pang
Radical cystectomy has remained the gold standard for recurrent superficial or muscle invasive bladder tumor. However, partial cystectomy still has a role in those who reject or have contraindications for radical cystectomy. In this study, we sought to identify predictors of bladder recurrence and overall survival after simple partial cystectomy. We included 27 patients with bladder tumor who received simple partial cystectomy without pelvic lymph node dissection between March 2000 and September 2013. Adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy was prescribed according to the pathological results. Parameters were compared on the basis of bladder recurrence and overall survival. During a mean follow-up time of 39 months, five patients (18.5%) experienced bladder recurrence. An older age, a higher pathological stage, positive surgical margins, and distant metastases were significant predictors of overall survival (p = 0.031, p = 0.001, p = 0.001, and p = 0.011, respectively). Meanwhile, previous bladder instillation and positive surgical margins were significant predictors of bladder recurrence (p = 0.026 and p = 0.027, respectively). The rate of consecutive distant metastases (33.3%) was almost twice the rate of bladder recurrence (18.5%), and six patients developed consecutive distant metastases without first experiencing bladder recurrence. In patients who received a simple partial cystectomy as an alternative treatment, previous bladder instillation and positive surgical margins were significant predictors of bladder recurrence. Patients with an older age, positive surgical margins, and consecutive distant metastases had worse overall survival. Partial cystectomy with routine lymph node dissection may be a better option for achieving favorable long-term outcomes.



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Why a new algorithm using high-sensitivity cardiac troponins for the rapid rule-out of NSTEMI is not adapted to routine practice

Journal Name: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
Issue: Ahead of print


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Evaluation of an automated urinary iodine measurement using AU5800 analyzer with AutoLab Iodine reagent

Journal Name: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)
Issue: Ahead of print


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In Vitro Disassembly of Influenza A Virus Capsids by Gradient Centrifugation

Disassembly of influenza A virus cores during virus entry into host cells is a multistep process. We describe an in vitro method to analyze the early stages of viral uncoating. In this approach, velocity gradient centrifugation is used to biochemically dissect the steps that initiate uncoating under defined conditions.

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A Neonatal Mouse Spinal Cord Compression Injury Model

This article describes a method for generating a reproducible spinal cord compression injury (SCI) in the neonatal mouse. The model provides an advantageous platform for studying mechanisms of adaptive plasticity that underlie spontaneous functional recovery.

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