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2. The Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning on Developing Communicative Strategies in English for Specific Purpose Tour Guide Language Training Course at Tertiary Level
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Jian-Hao Huang
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of collaborative learning on learners' communicative strategies in English for specific purpose (ESP) tour guide training course. The 12-week study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test, following the instruction of twelve topics in the ESP language training course. A total of 60 ESP language learners participated in the study. The experimental group was instructed using collaborative learning in the ESP tour guide language training and the control group was taught using a lecture-based approach. Data from the communicative strategies questionnaire were collected to assess the effectiveness of collaborative learning on learning communicative strategies in the ESP context. The results of the study showed that the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group on both the oral problem coping strategy scale and the listening problem coping strategy scale of the communicative strategies scale in the ESP environment. Based on the findings of the study, collaborative learning is effective in enhancing the language learners' communicative strategies in tour guide training course. Moreover, the study suggests that there should be a critical reflection on the ESP training course currently offered for tour guide language learners.
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- 2023
3. The Effect of University Teachers' Perceived Inclusive Leadership on Their Job Performance: The Serial Mediation Effect of Perceived School Support and Teachers' Psychological Empowerment
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Yafei Luo and Jian-Hao Huang
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Our study explored the effect of perceived inclusive leadership on job performance of university teachers and the serial mediation effect of perceived school support and psychological empowerment among those teachers. Using the questionnaire method, data were collected from a valid sample of 895 university teachers in China. The findings indicated that perceived inclusive leadership significantly and positively affects university teachers' job performance. Among university teachers, both perceived school support and psychological empowerment have a partial mediation effect on the relationship between perceived inclusive leadership and job performance. Perceived school support and psychological empowerment have a serial mediation effect between perceived inclusive leadership and job performance. This study provides theoretical and empirical evidence for research related to job performance of university teachers.
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- 2023
4. Effect of static magnetic field on corrosion of X70 pipeline steel in dilute sodium bicarbonate solutions
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Xiaohui Li, Hao Huang, Yiqi Tao, Zhanpeng Lu, Tongming Cui, and Tetsuo Shoji
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Pipeline steel ,General corrosion ,Weak alkaline corrosion ,Rust layer ,Magnetic field ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
This paper focuses on the effect of a 0.1 T static horizontal magnetic field on the corrosion of X70 pipeline steel in 0–0.05 mol/L sodium bicarbonate solutions. The weight loss data indicate that the magnetic field reduces the average corrosion rate during immersion within 48 h in all the test solutions. The magnetic field tends to increase the average corrosion rates for the immersion time of 72 h and 96 h. The magnetic field increases the proportion of magnetite in corrosion products formed on the specimen of immersion in 0.05 mol/L sodium bicarbonate solution for 168 h. The open-circuit potentials (OCP) are in the active zone of the E-pH diagram within 48 h immersion with 0 T and 0.1 T magnetic field. A 0.1 T magnetic field delays the process for the electrode to enter the passive zone of the E-pH diagram. The linear polarisation resistance (LPR) data shows that the resistance of the active zone with 0.1 T magnetic field is larger than that with 0 T. The electrochemical impedance results also indicate that the electrode is in an active state when the potential is below −700 mVSCE and in a passive state when the potential is above −200 mVSCE.
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5. Study on physical and mechanical properties of high-grade highway subgrade slate in permafrost region under freeze–thaw cycles
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Zhitian Ye, Qingzhi Wang, Jianhong Fang, Kui Zhang, Hao Huang, and Aoyu Ge
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Permafrost region ,Slate ,FT cycle ,Physical and mechanical properties ,H-B strength criterion ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The subgrade crushed-rocks of Gonghe-Yushu (Gongyu) Expressway in Qinghai Province are seriously weathered, resulting in a series of pavement diseases. Among the weathered crushed-rocks, the weathering degree of slate is particularly serious, and its physical and mechanical properties, weathering resistance and applicability are not clear. Therefore, this paper takes the slate in the subgrade crushed-rocks of Gongyu Expressway as the research object, and drills the core of the slate rock block to make a cylindrical standard sample, and uniaxial and triaxial compression tests, nuclear magnetic resonance tests, and electron probe micro-analysis tests were performed on it within 50 freeze–thaw cycles (FTC) under saturated conditions. According to the test results, the mass, longitudinal wave velocity, and strength of the slate specimens all decrease with the increase of the number of FTC, the cohesion $$({\text{C}})$$ ( C ) increases first and then decreases, and the change trend of internal friction angle (φ) is completely opposite to the cohesion. The FTC has an expansion effect on the pores of the slate specimens, and the microstructure of the rock particles on the specimen’s surface is removed and becomes smooth. The results of mechanical tests are used in the Hoek–Brown (H-B) strength criterion, and a unified expression of the H-B criterion suitable for slate in permafrost regions is established. The above conclusions can provide some construction reference and maintenance of high-grade highways in cold regions.
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6. Unassisted photoelectrochemical CO2-to-liquid fuel splitting over 12% solar conversion efficiency
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Bilawal Khan, M. Bilal Faheem, Karthik Peramaiah, Jinlan Nie, Hao Huang, Zhongxiao Li, Chen Liu, Kuo-Wei Huang, and Jr-Hau He
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Abstract The increasing need to control anthropogenic CO2 emissions and conversion to fuels features the necessity for innovative solutions, one of which is photoelectrochemical system. This approach, capable of yielding gaseous production progressively, is facing challenges for liquid fuels generation due to optical, electrical, and catalytic properties. This study employs a standalone photoelectrochemical setup, in which InGaP/GaAs/Ge photoanode is integrated with tin-modified bismuth oxide cathode to convert CO2 into liquid formic acid. In unassisted two-electrode assembly, setup exemplifies its operational durability for 100 h, during which it maintains an average Faradaic efficiency of 88% with 17.3 mmol L–1 h–1 of yield, thereby excelling in average solar-to-fuel conversion efficiency at 12% with 60% of electrical energy efficiency under one sun illumination. This significant performance is further associated with metal-semiconductor interface formation between tin and bismuth oxide, which bridges electronic structures and generates an electric field at their interfaces. This study outperforms conventional solar-driven systems in operational durability and liquid fuel production.
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7. NADP-malic Enzyme OsNADP-ME2 Modulates Plant Height Involving in Gibberellin Signaling in Rice
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Bing Li, Xiaolong Zhou, Wei Yao, Jinjun Lin, Xiaowen Ding, Qianru Chen, Hao Huang, Wenfeng Chen, Xilai Huang, Sujun Pan, Yinghui Xiao, Jianfeng Liu, Xionglun Liu, and Jinling Liu
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.) ,NADP-malic enzyme ,OsNADP-ME2 ,Plant height ,Gibberellin signaling ,Plant culture ,SB1-1110 - Abstract
Abstract Plants NADP-malic enzymes (NADP-MEs) act as a class of oxidative decarboxylase to mediate malic acid metabolism in organisms. Despite NADP-MEs have been demonstrated to play pivotal roles in regulating diverse biological processes, the role of NADP-MEs involving in plant growth and development remains rarely known. Here, we characterized the function of rice cytosolic OsNADP-ME2 in regulating plant height. The results showed that RNAi silencing and knock-out of OsNADP-ME2 in rice results in a dwarf plant structure, associating with significant expression inhibition of genes involving in phytohormone Gibberellin (GA) biosynthesis and signaling transduction, but with up-regulation for the expression of GA signaling suppressor SLR1. The accumulation of major bioactive GA1, GA4 and GA7 are evidently altered in RNAi lines, and exogenous GA treatment compromises the dwarf phenotype of OsNADP-ME2 RNAi lines. RNAi silencing of OsNADP-ME2 also causes the reduction of NADP-ME activity associating with decreased production of pyruvate. Thus, our data revealed a novel function of plant NADP-MEs in modulation of rice plant height through regulating bioactive GAs accumulation and GA signaling, and provided a valuable gene resource for rice plant architecture improvement.
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8. CFDI: Coordinated false data injection attack in active distribution network
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Yang Liu, Chenyang Yang, Nanpeng Yu, Jiazhou Wang, Jue Tian, Hao Huang, Yadong Zhou, and Ting Liu
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cyber‐physical systems ,distribution networks ,power distribution reliability ,power system security ,voltage control ,Distribution or transmission of electric power ,TK3001-3521 ,Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations ,TK1001-1841 - Abstract
Abstract The active distribution network (ADN) can obtain measurement data, estimate system states, and control distributed energy resources (DERs) and flexible loads to ensure voltage stability. However, the ADN is more vulnerable to cyber attacks due to the recent wave of digitization and automation efforts. In this article, false data injection (FDI) attacks are focused on and they are classified into two types, that is, type I attacks on measurement data and type II attacks on control commands. After studying the impact of these two FDI attacks on the ADN, a new threat is revealed called coordinated FDI attack, which can maximize the voltage deviation by coordinating type I and type II FDI attacks. From the attacker's perspective, the scheme of CFDI is proposed and an algorithm is developed to find the optimal attack strategy. The feasibility of CFDI attacks has been validated on a smart distribution testbed. Moreover, simulation results on an ADN benchmark have demonstrated that CFDI attacks could cause remarkable voltage deviation that may deteriorate the stability of the distribution network. Moreover, the impact of CFDI attacks is higher than pure type I or type II attacks. To mitigate the threat, some countermeasures against CFDI attacks are also proposed.
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9. The Nucleated Poly(L-lactic acid): The Role of a Phenylacetic Hydrazide Derivative
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Ninghui TAN, Yang LV, Hao HUANG, Lisha ZHAO, and Yanhua CAI
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poly(l-lactic acid) ,biodegradability ,phenylacetic hydrazide ,crystallization ,transparency ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
The melt-crystallization, cold-crystallization, melting behaviors, thermal stability, and optical properties of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) nucleated by a phenylacetic hydrazide derivative (DAPH) were investigated. The melt-crystallization confirmed DAPH’s heterogeneous nucleation role in improving PLLA’s poor crystallization capability, concurrently DAPH loading, cooling rate and final melting temperature were three key factors affecting PLLA’s melt-crystallization behaviors. The results from cold-crystallization indicated that the addition of DAPH could accelerate PLLA’s cold-crystallization via cold-crystallization peak’s shift toward the lower temperature side as DAPH loading increased. Through analysis of PLLA/DAPH’s multiple melting behaviors after melt-crystallization, it was found that DAPH loading, the previous melt-crystallization and heating rate determined PLLA/DAPH’s melting processes after melt-crystallization; and PLLA/DAPH’s melting processes after isothermal crystallization depended on the previous crystallization temperature. A drop in thermal decomposition temperature for 5 wt.% mass loss suggested that pure PLLA has better thermal stability compared with PLLA/DAPH. Additionally, the introduction of DAPH could not improve PLLA’s transparency, in contrast, the haze of PLLA was increased greatly owing to the existence of DAPH.
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10. Linking APOE4/4 genotype to microglial lipid droplets and neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s disease
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Hao Huang, Rong Xiang, and Riqiang Yan
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Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Published
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11. Effect of soil factors on flavonoid metabolites in Striga asiatica using LC–MS based on untargeted metabolomics
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Siqi Tang, Kaixin Wei, Hao Huang, Xinghua Li, Yuxin Min, Jiayi Tai, Yi Xu, Lei Chen, Shimeng Yan, Qiangqiang Xiong, and Xiaojun Li
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Striga asiatica (L.) O. Kuntze ,Soil physical and chemical properties ,Metabolic pathways ,KEGG ,Habitat ,Agriculture - Abstract
Abstract Background Striga asiatica (L.) O. Kuntze is a traditional medicinal plant rich in flavonoids, which has various pharmacological effects such as anti-hepatitis and antioxidant activities. However, there is a scarcity of resources, and artificial cultivation has not yet been achieved. This study explored the association between flavonoid metabolites and soil physicochemical properties and trace elements in different habitats, with the aim of offering theoretical guidance for the high-quality artificial cultivation of S. asiatica. Results The results showed that S. asiatica has low requirements for soil fertility and prefers to grow in acidic soil with high contents of potassium and available potassium, while low contents of phosphorus, nitrogen and alkali hydrolyzed nitrogen. Additionally, 1592 kinds of metabolites were identified from S. asiatica, including 78 flavonoids. Conclusions The flavonoid metabolites were strongly related to soil factors. Reasonable application of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers as well as controlling the contents of sodium, manganese and boron in the soil, can promote the synthesis of flavonoid metabolites in the plant. Moreover, kaempferide, glycitein, luteolin, apigenin and genistein may be the metabolic markers for identifying different regions. Graphical Abstract
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12. Sliding mode control strategy based on disturbance observer for permanent magnet in-wheel motor
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Hao Huang, Chunfeng Yu, Zhonghua Sun, Yuanfeng Zhang, and Zhibin Zhao
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract A novel sliding mode control(NSMC) strategy combined with a fast terminal sliding mode observer(FTSMO) is suggested in this paper to solve the parameter variation issue of permanent magnet in-wheel motor(PMIWM) installed in the distributed drive electrical vehicle (DDEV). First, a novel sliding mode power converging law is employed to enhance the response speed of the PMIWM controller. Second, an FTSMO is suggested to compensate for the parameter variation of the PMIWM system to strengthen the robustness of the control object. Finally, a fuzzy controller is designed to adjust the control parameters of the NSMC to optimize the control performance. Several simulations and experiments demonstrate that the proposed FTSMO-NSMC scheme can precisely compensate for parameter variation of the control object and improve control accuracy effectively.
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13. The combined association of physical activity and alcohol use with long-term mortality: an age-stratified analysis
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Bingqi Fu, Yu Yu, Sijing Cheng, Hao Huang, Tianxin Long, Juwei Yang, Chi Cai, Min Gu, Hongxia Niu, and Wei Hua
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Physical activity ,Alcohol ,Combined association ,Mortality ,National health and nutrition examination survey ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background The combined association of physical activity (PA) and alcohol use (AU) with long-term mortality is yet to be investigated. Methods For the current study, 12,621 participants aged ≥ 20 years were enrolled from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2004). The study endpoint was all-cause mortality. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to examine the combined effect of PA and AU on long-term mortality. Results The study population was divided into young (
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14. Multi-scale Modeling and Finite Element Analyses of Thermal Conductivity of 3D C/SiC Composites Fabricating by Flexible-Oriented Woven Process
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Zheng Sun, Zhongde Shan, Hao Huang, Dong Wang, Wang Wang, Jiale Liu, Chenchen Tan, and Chaozhong Chen
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3D C/SiC composites ,Finite element analyses ,Multi-scale modeling ,Thermal conductivity ,Ocean engineering ,TC1501-1800 ,Mechanical engineering and machinery ,TJ1-1570 - Abstract
Abstract Thermal conductivity is one of the most significant criterion of three-dimensional carbon fiber-reinforced SiC matrix composites (3D C/SiC). Represent volume element (RVE) models of microscale, void/matrix and mesoscale proposed in this work are used to simulate the thermal conductivity behaviors of the 3D C/SiC composites. An entirely new process is introduced to weave the preform with three-dimensional orthogonal architecture. The 3D steady-state analysis step is created for assessing the thermal conductivity behaviors of the composites by applying periodic temperature boundary conditions. Three RVE models of cuboid, hexagonal and fiber random distribution are respectively developed to comparatively study the influence of fiber package pattern on the thermal conductivities at the microscale. Besides, the effect of void morphology on the thermal conductivity of the matrix is analyzed by the void/matrix models. The prediction results at the mesoscale correspond closely to the experimental values. The effect of the porosities and fiber volume fractions on the thermal conductivities is also taken into consideration. The multi-scale models mentioned in this paper can be used to predict the thermal conductivity behaviors of other composites with complex structures.
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15. Changes in visual performance after implantation of different intraocular lenses
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Bo-Wen Li, Hao Huang, Man-Sha Huang, Shuang-Lin Guo, Lu Gao, Yu-Ying Zeng, Lu Cheng, Si-Yang Yao, Jian-Qiang Lin, Lin Liu, Ye Yang, Xiao-Ming Lu, and Hao Cheng
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intraocular lenses ,visual performance ,changing characteristics ,high-order wavefront aberration ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
AIM: To evaluate the trending visual performance of different intraocular lenses (IOLs) over time after implantation. METHODS: Ninety-one patients received cataract surgery with implantations of monofocal (Mon) IOLs, segmental refractive (SegRef) IOLs, diffractive (Dif) IOLs, and extended-depth-of-focus (EDoF) IOLs were included. The aberrations and optical quality collected with iTrace and OQAS within postoperative 6mo were followed and compared. RESULTS: Most of the visual parameters improved over the postoperative 6mo. The postoperative visual acuity (POVA) of the Mon IOL, SegRef IOL, and EDoF IOL groups achieved relative stability in earlier states compared with the Dif IOL group. Nevertheless, the overall visual performance of the 3 IOLs continued to upturn in small extents within the postoperative 6mo. The optical quality initially improved in the EDoF IOL group, then in the Mon IOL, SegRef IOL, and Dif IOL groups. POVA and objective visual performance of the Mon IOL and EDoF IOL groups, as well as POVA and visual quality of the Dif IOL group, improved in the postoperative 1mo and stabilized. Within the postoperative 6mo, gradual improvements were observed in the visual acuity and objective visual performance of the SegRef IOL group, as well as in the postoperative optical quality of the Dif IOL group. CONCLUSION: The visual performance is different among eyes implanted with different IOLs. The findings of the current study provide a potential reference for ophthalmologists to choose suitable IOLs for cataract patients in a personalized solution.
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16. Design and experimental evaluation of a multi-drum magnetorheological brake with side-set dual-coil
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Jie Wu, Weiguo Kong, Yuming Huang, and Hao Huang
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Magnetorheological (MR) brake ,Multi-drum ,Dual-coil ,Torque density ,Response time ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 - Abstract
Torque density, torque range and response time are the problems to be solved urgently in the field of magnetorheological (MR) transmission. To improve the torque, the most frequently used techniques are increasing the effective area and magnetic field strength of MR fluids, such as multiple gaps and multiple coils designs. This paper proposed a multi-drum MR brake with side-set dual-coil. First, a structure description of the multi-drum MR brake is presented. The torque and torque density models are established. Then, an approximate optimization is conducted to obtain the optimal values for main dimensional parameters. Finally, a brake prototype is manufactured and the performance is validated. Experimental results indicate that the maximum torque is 6.8 N m, and the torque density is 37.866 kN m−2 when the two magnetic fields are superimposed together. Different torque capability and torque density can be gained by controlling the magnitude and direction of input current of the two coils. The results indicate that the torque capacity, torque density and torque range can be improved by the two coils. Furthermore, it can be concluded that the coil current has little effect on the transient time while the rising time is affected by the rotational speed.
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17. Physical exercise-related manifestations of long COVID: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Chen Zheng, Jun-Jie Chen, Zi-Han Dai, Ke-Wen Wan, Feng-Hua Sun, Jun-Hao Huang, and Xiang-Ke Chen
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Physical exercise ,PASC ,Exercise capacity ,6-min walk test ,VO2max ,Sports ,GV557-1198.995 - Abstract
Objective: This study aims to systematically assess physical exercise-related symptoms of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC or long COVID) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors. Methods: Eight databases were systematically searched on March 03, 2024. Original studies that compared physical exercise-related parameters measured by exercise testing between COVID-19 survivors who recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection over 3 months and non-COVID-19 controls were included. A random-effects model was utilized to determine the mean differences (MDs) or standardized MDs in the meta-analysis. Results: A total of 40 studies with 6241 COVID-19 survivors were included. The 6-min walk test, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), and anaerobic threshold were impaired in COVID-19 survivors 3 months post-infection compared with non-COVID-19 controls in exercise testing, while VO2 were comparable between the two groups at rest. In contrast, no differences were observed in SpO2, heart rate, blood pressure, fatigue, and dyspnea between COVID-19 survivors and non-COVID-19 controls in exercise testing. Conclusion: The findings suggest an underestimation of the manifestations of PASC. COVID-19 survivors also harbor physical exercise-related symptoms of PASC that can be determined by the exercise testing and are distinct from those observed at rest. Exercise testing should be included while evaluating the symptoms of PASC in COVID-19 survivors.
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18. Single-cell transcriptomic profiling reveals decreased ER protein Reticulon3 drives the progression of renal fibrosis
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Guo, Shuai, Dong, Yi, Du, Ran, Liu, Yu-Xing, Liu, Shu, Wang, Qin, Liu, Ji-Shi, Xu, Hui, Jiang, Yu-Jie, Hao, Huang, Fan, Liang-Liang, and Xiang, Rong
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19. The effects of telerehabilitation on physiological function and disease symptom for patients with chronic respiratory disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Yue Dai, Hao Huang, Yuchen Zhang, Na He, Min Shen, and Hong Li
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Chronic respiratory diseases ,Telerehabilitation ,Meta-analysis ,Diseases of the respiratory system ,RC705-779 - Abstract
Abstract Objective To compare the impact of telerehabilitation versus conventional rehabilitation on the recovery outcomes of patients with chronic respiratory disease (CRD). Methods The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Web of Science and Embase were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on telerehabilitation for the rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory system diseases since the establishment of the database to November 14, 2023. Two researchers independently screened the literature and extracted valid data according to the inclusion criteria. The quality assessment of included studies was conducted individually by using the RoB 2(Risk of Bias 2) tool, followed by meta-analysis using RevMan5.3 software. Results Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 RCTs were included, comprising 3030 participants, with 1509 in the telerehabilitation group and 1521 in the conventional rehabilitation group. Meta-analysis results indicated that compared to conventional rehabilitation, video conference-based telerehabilitation demonstrated significant improvements in short-term (≤ 6 months) outcomes, including 6-min walk distance (6MWD) (MD = 7.52, 95% CI: 2.09, 12.94), modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC) (MD = -0.29, 95% CI: -0.41, -0.18), COPD assessment test (CAT) (MD = -1.77, 95% CI: -3.52, -0.02), HADS (MD = -0.44, 95% CI: -0.86, -0.03), and St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ’s) activity, impact, and symptom scores. In the long term (> 6 months), although improvements persisted in 6WMD [MD = 12.89, 95% CI (-0.37, 26.14)], mMRC [MD = -0.38, 95% CI (-0.56, -0.21)], CAT [MD = -1.39, 95% CI (-3.83, 1.05)], Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) [MD = -0.34, 95% CI (-0.66, -0.03)], and SGRQ’s Activity, Impact, and Symptom scores between intervention and control groups, statistically significant differences were observed only for mMRC and HADS. Without considering time factors, the intervention group exhibited some improvement in FEV1% predicted and the forced expiratory volume in the first one second (FEV1)/ forced vital capacity (FVC) (%) without statistical significance compared to the control group. Conclusion Telerehabilitation therapy demonstrates short-term benefits in enhancing patients’ daily activity capacity, improving respiratory function, and enhancing mental health status, thereby improving patients’ quality of life. However, further high-quality, large-sample RCTs are required to ascertain its long-term effectiveness conclusively. Trial registration This study protocol was approved and registered in PROSPERO: CRD 42024509154.
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20. Locally advanced breast cancer patients should be cautious about the immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy: a pooling analysis of safety and efficacy
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Cheng-Yu Zeng, Yan-Yu Qiu, Jia-Yi Li, Jian-Hao Huang, Xue-Song Bai, Xian-Lin Han, and Xiao-Dong He
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Locally advanced breast cancer ,Immediate breast reconstruction ,Overall survival ,Surgical complication ,Meta-analysis ,Surgery ,RD1-811 ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to compare safety and efficacy outcomes between immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) and mastectomy alone in locally advanced breast cancer patients. Methods We conducted a comprehensive literature search of PUBMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. The primary outcomes evaluated were overall survival, disease-free survival, and local recurrence. The secondary outcome was the incidence of surgical complications. All data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3. Results Sixteen studies, involving 15,364 participants were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled data demonstrated that patients underwent IBR were more likely to experience surgical complications than those underwent mastectomy alone (HR: 3.96, 95%CI [1.07,14.67], p = 0.04). No significant difference was found in overall survival (HR: 0.94, 95%CI [0.73,1.20], p = 0.62), disease-free survival (HR: 1.03, 95%CI [0.83,1.27], p = 0.81), or breast cancer specific survival (HR: 0.93, 95%CI [0.71,1.21], p = 0.57) between IBR group and Non-IBR group. Conclusions Our study demonstrates that IBR after mastectomy does not affect the overall survival and disease-free survival of locally advanced breast cancer patients. However, IBR brings with it a nonnegligible higher risk of complications and needs to be fully evaluated and carefully decided.
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21. GLFER-Net: a polyphonic sound source localization and detection network based on global-local feature extraction and recalibration
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Mengzhen Ma, Ying Hu, Liang He, and Hao Huang
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Sound source localization ,Sound event detection ,Feature extraction ,Recalibration ,Acoustics. Sound ,QC221-246 ,Electronic computers. Computer science ,QA75.5-76.95 - Abstract
Abstract Polyphonic sound source localization and detection (SSLD) task aims to recognize the categories of sound events, identify their onset and offset times, and detect their corresponding direction-of-arrival (DOA), where polyphonic refers to the occurrence of multiple overlapping sound sources in a segment. However, vanilla SSLD methods based on convolutional recurrent neural network (CRNN) suffer from insufficient feature extraction. The convolutions with kernel of single scale in CRNN fail to adequately extract multi-scale features of sound events, which have diverse time-frequency characteristics. It results in that the extracted features lack fine-grained information helpful for the localization of sound sources. In response to these challenges, we propose a polyphonic SSLD network based on global-local feature extraction and recalibration (GLFER-Net), where the global-local feature (GLF) extractor is designed to extract the multi-scale global features through an omni-directional dynamic convolution (ODConv) layer and multi-scale feature extraction (MSFE) module. The local feature extraction (LFE) unit is designed for capturing detailed information. Besides, we design a feature recalibration (FR) module to emphasize the crucial features along multiple dimensions. On the open datasets of Task3 in DCASE 2021 and 2022 Challenges, we compared our proposed GLFER-Net with six and four SSLD methods, respectively. The results show that the GLFER-Net achieves competitive performance. The modules we designed are verified to be effective through a series of ablation experiments and visualization analyses.
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22. Macrophages as determinants and regulators of systemic sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease
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Shih-Ching Lee, Chen-Hao Huang, Yen-Jen Oyang, Hsuan-Cheng Huang, and Hsueh-Fen Juan
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Systemic sclerosis ,Lung fibrosis ,SSc-ILD ,Macrophage ,MAPK ,IL6 ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Background Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the primary cause of mortality in systemic sclerosis (SSc), an autoimmune disease characterized by tissue fibrosis. SSc-related ILD (SSc-ILD) occurs more frequently in females aged 30–55 years, whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is more prevalent in males aged 60–75 years. SSc-ILD occurs earlier than IPF and progresses rapidly. FCN1, FABP4, and SPP1 macrophages are involved in the pathogenesis of lung fibrosis; SPP1 macrophages demonstrate upregulated expression in both SSc-ILD and IPF. To identify the differences between SSc-ILD and IPF using single-cell analysis, clarify their distinct pathogeneses, and propose directions for prevention and treatment. Methods We performed single-cell RNA sequencing on NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases GSE159354 and GSE212109, and analyzed lung tissue samples across healthy controls, IPF, and SSc-ILD. The primary measures were the filtered genes integrated with batch correction and annotated cell types for distinguishing patients with SSc-ILD from healthy controls. We proposed an SSc-ILD pathogenesis using cell–cell interaction inferences, and predicted transcription factors regulating target genes using SCENIC. Drug target prediction of the TF gene was performed using Drug Bank Online. Results A subset of macrophages activates the MAPK signaling pathway under oxidative stress. Owing to the lack of inhibitory feedback from ANNEXIN and the autoimmune characteristics, this leads to an earlier onset of lung fibrosis compared to IPF. During initial lung injury, fibroblasts begin to activate the IL6 pathway under the influence of SPP1 alveolar macrophages, but IL6 appears unrelated to other inflammatory and immune cells. This may explain why tocilizumab (an anti-IL6-receptor antibody) only preserves lung function in patients with early SSc-ILD. Finally, we identified BCLAF1 and NFE2L2 as influencers of MAPK activation in macrophages. Metformin downregulates NFE2L2 and could serve as a repurposed drug candidate. Conclusions SPP1 alveolar macrophages play a role in the profibrotic activity of IPF and SSc-ILD. However, SSc-ILD is influenced by autoimmunity and oxidative stress, leading to the continuous activation of MAPK in macrophages. This may result in an earlier onset of lung fibrosis than in IPF. Such differences could serve as potential research directions for early prevention and treatment.
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23. Revolutionizing tumor immunotherapy: unleashing the power of progenitor exhausted T cells
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Zhang Fang, Xinyi Ding, Hao Huang, Hongwei Jiang, Jingting Jiang, and Xiao Zheng
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progenitor exhausted cd8+ t cells ,tcf-1 ,immunotherapy ,tumor microenvironment ,cellular crosstalk ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
In exploring persistent infections and malignancies, a distinctive subgroup of CD8+ T cells, progenitor exhausted CD8+ T (Tpex) cells, has been identified. These Tpex cells are notable for their remarkable self-renewal and rapid proliferation abilities. Recent strides in immunotherapy have demonstrated that Tpex cells expand and differentiate into responsive exhausted CD8+ T cells, thus underscoring their critical role in the immunotherapeutic retort. Clinical examinations have further clarified a robust positive correlation between the proportional abundance of Tpex cells and enhanced clinical prognosis. Tpex cells have found noteworthy applications in the formulation of inventive immunotherapeutic approaches against tumors. This review describes the functions of Tpex cells in the tumor milieu, particularly their potential utility in tumor immunotherapy. Precisely directing Tpex cells may be essential to achieving successful outcomes in immunotherapy against tumors.
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24. Inhibiting perovskite decomposition by a creeper-inspired strategy enables efficient and stable perovskite solar cells
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Shuxian Du, Hao Huang, Zhineng Lan, Peng Cui, Liang Li, Min Wang, Shujie Qu, Luyao Yan, Changxu Sun, Yingying Yang, Xinxin Wang, and Meicheng Li
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Abstract The commercialization of perovskite solar cells is badly limited by stability, an issue determined mainly by perovskite. Herein, inspired by a natural creeper that can cover the walls through suckers, we adopt polyhexamethyleneguanidine hydrochloride as a molecular creeper on perovskite to inhibit its decomposition starting from the annealing process. The molecule possesses a long-line molecular structure where the guanidinium groups can serve as suckers that strongly anchor cations through multiple hydrogen bonds. These features make the molecular creeper can cover perovskite grains and inhibit perovskite decomposition by suppressing cations’ escape. The resulting planar perovskite solar cells achieve an efficiency of 25.42% (certificated 25.36%). Moreover, the perovskite film and device exhibit enhanced stability even under harsh damp-heat conditions. The devices can maintain >96% of their initial efficiency after 1300 hours of operation under 1-sun illumination and 1000 hours of storage under 85% RH, respectively.
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25. Peripapillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures with cystoid macular edema: a case report
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Wei Liu, Jianjun Yan, and Hao Huang
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Peripapillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures (PHOMS) ,Cystoid macular edema (CME) ,Case report ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
Abstract Background Peripapillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures (PHOMS) are newly characterized lesions wedged around the optic discs, which used to be misdiagnosed. Better understanding and identifying PHOMS are important for monitoring the condition of optic nerve. Case presentation A young female presented to the ophthalmic clinic with blurred vision of both eyes. Protrusions resembling “C-shaped donut” were found circling the optic discs bilaterally. These lesions were homogenous hyperreflective on OCT, while they were also hypoautofluorescent and hypoechogenic. Meanwhile, cystoid macular edema (CME) was also identified in both eyes. The patient was then diagnosed as PHOMS with CME. A short-term glucocorticoids therapy was prescribed systemically. The logMAR best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of both eyes reached 0.0 in 4 months with recovery of CME, while the PHOMS remained. Conclusions There is currently no report on PHOMS with CME. More attentions should be paid to PHOMS, for they are potential biomarkers for axoplasmic stasis involved in different diseases of the optic nerve.
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26. Effects of super-enhancers in cancer metastasis: mechanisms and therapeutic targets
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Shenglan Liu, Wei Dai, Bei Jin, Feng Jiang, Hao Huang, Wen Hou, Jinxia Lan, Yanli Jin, Weijie Peng, and Jingxuan Pan
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Super-enhancers ,Metastasis ,Molecular mechanisms ,Therapeutic targets ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Metastasis remains the principal cause of cancer-related lethality despite advancements in cancer treatment. Dysfunctional epigenetic alterations are crucial in the metastatic cascade. Among these, super-enhancers (SEs), emerging as new epigenetic regulators, consist of large clusters of regulatory elements that drive the high-level expression of genes essential for the oncogenic process, upon which cancer cells develop a profound dependency. These SE-driven oncogenes play an important role in regulating various facets of metastasis, including the promotion of tumor proliferation in primary and distal metastatic organs, facilitating cellular migration and invasion into the vasculature, triggering epithelial-mesenchymal transition, enhancing cancer stem cell-like properties, circumventing immune detection, and adapting to the heterogeneity of metastatic niches. This heavy reliance on SE-mediated transcription delineates a vulnerable target for therapeutic intervention in cancer cells. In this article, we review current insights into the characteristics, identification methodologies, formation, and activation mechanisms of SEs. We also elaborate the oncogenic roles and regulatory functions of SEs in the context of cancer metastasis. Ultimately, we discuss the potential of SEs as novel therapeutic targets and their implications in clinical oncology, offering insights into future directions for innovative cancer treatment strategies.
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27. Prediction for post-ERCP pancreatitis in non-elderly patients with common bile duct stones: a cross-sectional study at a major Chinese tertiary hospital (2015–2023)
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Chaoqun Yan, Jinxin Zheng, Haizheng Tang, Changjian Fang, Jiang Zhu, Hu Feng, Hao Huang, Yilin Su, Gang Wang, and Cheng Wang
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Post-ERCP pancreatitis ,ERCP ,Common bile duct stones ,Prediction ,Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ,R858-859.7 - Abstract
Abstract Background Post-ERCP pancreatitis is one of the most common adverse events in ERCP-related procedures. The purpose of this study is to construct an online model to predict the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis in non-elderly patients with common bile duct stones through screening of relevant clinical parameters. Methods A total of 919 cases were selected from 7154 cases from a major Chinese tertiary hospital. Multivariable logistic regression model was fitted using the variables selected by the LASSO regression from 28 potential predictor variables. The internal and external validation was assessed by evaluating the receiver operating characteristic curve and the area under curve. Restricted cubic spline modelling was used to explore non-linear associations. The interactive Web application developed for risk prediction was built using the R “shiny” package. Results The incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis was 5.22% (48/919) and significantly higher in non-elderly patients with female, high blood pressure, the history of pancreatitis, difficult intubation, endoscopic sphincterotomy, lower alkaline phosphatase and smaller diameter of common bile duct. The predictive performance in the test and external validation set was 0.915 (95% CI, 0.858–0.972) and 0.838 (95% CI, 0.689–0.986), respectively. The multivariate restricted cubic spline results showed that the incidence of pancreatitis was increased at 33–50 years old, neutrophil percentage > 58.90%, hemoglobin > 131 g/L, platelet 241.40 × 109/L, total bilirubin > 18.39 umol / L, aspartate amino transferase
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28. From Planning Stage Towards FAIR Data: A Practical Metadatasheet For Biomedical Scientists
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Lea Seep, Stephan Grein, Iva Splichalova, Danli Ran, Mickel Mikhael, Staffan Hildebrand, Mario Lauterbach, Karsten Hiller, Dalila Juliana Silva Ribeiro, Katharina Sieckmann, Ronja Kardinal, Hao Huang, Jiangyan Yu, Sebastian Kallabis, Janina Behrens, Andreas Till, Viktoriya Peeva, Akim Strohmeyer, Johanna Bruder, Tobias Blum, Ana Soriano-Arroquia, Dominik Tischer, Katharina Kuellmer, Yuanfang Li, Marc Beyer, Anne-Kathrin Gellner, Tobias Fromme, Henning Wackerhage, Martin Klingenspor, Wiebke K. Fenske, Ludger Scheja, Felix Meissner, Andreas Schlitzer, Elvira Mass, Dagmar Wachten, Eicke Latz, Alexander Pfeifer, and Jan Hasenauer
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Abstract Datasets consist of measurement data and metadata. Metadata provides context, essential for understanding and (re-)using data. Various metadata standards exist for different methods, systems and contexts. However, relevant information resides at differing stages across the data-lifecycle. Often, this information is defined and standardized only at publication stage, which can lead to data loss and workload increase. In this study, we developed Metadatasheet, a metadata standard based on interviews with members of two biomedical consortia and systematic screening of data repositories. It aligns with the data-lifecycle allowing synchronous metadata recording within Microsoft Excel, a widespread data recording software. Additionally, we provide an implementation, the Metadata Workbook, that offers user-friendly features like automation, dynamic adaption, metadata integrity checks, and export options for various metadata standards. By design and due to its extensive documentation, the proposed metadata standard simplifies recording and structuring of metadata for biomedical scientists, promoting practicality and convenience in data management. This framework can accelerate scientific progress by enhancing collaboration and knowledge transfer throughout the intermediate steps of data creation.
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29. Single-cell analysis of a progressive Rosai–Dorfman disease affecting the cerebral parenchyma: a case report
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Guo-Hao Huang, Guo-Long Liu, De-Zhi Huang, Xin-Wei Diao, and Sheng-Qing Lv
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Rosai–Dorfman disease ,Central nervous system ,Single-cell RNA sequencing ,Histiocytes ,KRAS mutation ,Oligodendrocyte ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
Abstract Neurologic Rosai–Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare type of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that affects the central nervous system. Most neurologic RDDs grow like meningiomas, have clear boundaries, and can be completely resected. However, a few RDDs are invasive and aggressive, and no effective treatment options are available because the molecular mechanisms involved remain unknown. Here, we report a case of deadly and glucocorticoid-resistant neurologic RDD and explore its possible pathogenic mechanisms via single-cell RNA sequencing. First, we identified two distinct but evolutionarily related histiocyte subpopulations (the C1Q+ and SPP1+ histiocytes) that accumulated in the biopsy sample. The expression of genes in the KRAS signaling pathway was upregulated, indicating gain-of-function of KRAS mutations. The C1Q+ and SPP1+ histiocytes were highly differentiated and arrested in the G1 phase, excluding the idea that RDD is a lympho-histio-proliferative disorder. Second, although C1Q+ histiocytes were the primary RDD cell type, SPP1+ histiocytes highly expressed several severe inflammation-related and invasive factors, such as WNT5A, IL-6, and MMP12, suggesting that SPP1+ histiocytes plays a central role in driving the progression of this disease. Third, oligodendrocytes were found to be the prominent cell type that initiates RDD via MIF and may resist glucocorticoid treatment via the MDK and PTN signaling pathways. In summary, in this case, we report a rare presentation of neurologic RDD and provided new insight into the pathogenic mechanisms of progressive neurologic RDD. This study will also offer evidence for developing precision therapies targeting this complex disease.
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30. A new species of Liobagrus Hilgendorf, 1878 (Teleostei, Siluriformes, Amblycipitidae) from the lower Changjiang River basin in southeast China
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Zhong-Guang Chen, Yan-Shu Guo, Yu-Ting Dai, Xiao-Chen Huang, Jun-Hao Huang, Jiao Jiang, Shan Ouyang, An-Xiang Wen, and Xiao-Ping Wu
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A new catfish species, Liobagrus chenhaojuni Chen, Guo & Wu, sp. nov., is described from the Tiaoxi River, a tributary of Taihu Lake, located in Zhejiang Province, China. This description is based on morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis. This species belongs to a group defined by the presence of a smooth posterior edge of the pectoral-fin spine and can be distinguished from other species in the group by a unique combination of characteristics, including: an upper jaw longer than the lower jaw; maxillary barbels reaching the middle of the pectoral fin; irregular blotches present on the lateral body; a rounded caudal-fin with a length ranging from 16.5% to 19.9% of the standard length; 39 to 41 post-Weberian vertebrae; and 15 to 17 anal-fin rays. The validity of this new species is further supported by the molecular phylogenetic analysis based on Cytb sequences.
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31. Ocular A-to-I RNA editing signatures associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Yun-Yun Jin, Ya-Ping Liang, Wen-Hao Huang, Liang Guo, Li-Li Cheng, Tian-Tian Ran, Jin-Ping Yao, Lin Zhu, and Jian-Huan Chen
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A-to-I RNA editing ,SARS-CoV-2 ,Ocular surface ,Retina ,Epitranscriptomic ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Genetics ,QH426-470 - Abstract
Abstract Ophthalmic manifestations have recently been observed in acute and post-acute complications of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our precious study has shown that host RNA editing is linked to RNA viral infection, yet ocular adenosine to inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing during SARS-CoV-2 infection remains uninvestigated in COVID-19. Herein we used an epitranscriptomic pipeline to analyze 37 samples and investigate A-to-I editing associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, in five ocular tissue types including the conjunctiva, limbus, cornea, sclera, and retinal organoids. Our results revealed dramatically altered A-to-I RNA editing across the five ocular tissues. Notably, the transcriptome-wide average level of RNA editing was increased in the cornea but generally decreased in the other four ocular tissues. Functional enrichment analysis showed that differential RNA editing (DRE) was mainly in genes related to ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process, transcriptional regulation, and RNA splicing. In addition to tissue-specific RNA editing found in each tissue, common RNA editing was observed across different tissues, especially in the innate antiviral immune gene MAVS and the E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase MDM2. Analysis in retinal organoids further revealed highly dynamic RNA editing alterations over time during SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our study thus suggested the potential role played by RNA editing in ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19, and highlighted its potential transcriptome impact, especially on innate immunity.
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32. Safety and efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis before mechanical thrombectomy in patients with atrial fibrillation
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Qiangji Bao, Xiaodong Huang, Xinting Wu, Hao Huang, Xiaoqiang Zhang, and Mingfei Yang
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Ischemic stroke ,Large vessel occlusion ,Atrial fibrillation ,Intravenous thrombolysis ,Mechanical thrombectomy ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Background Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the standard treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion (AIS-LVO). However, the efficacy and safety of IVT before EVT in AIS-LVO patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains controversial. Thus, this study aims to assess the benefit of IVT plus EVT and direct EVT alone in AIS-LVO patients with AF. Method Relevant studies that evaluated the outcomes of IVT plus EVT versus direct EVT alone in AIS-LVO patients with AF were systematically searched in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception to August 10, 2023. The outcomes included successful reperfusion (score of 2b to 3 for thrombolysis in cerebral infarction), symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH), good clinical outcome (modified Rankin scale score ≤ 2) at 3 months, and 3-month mortality. Result Eight eligible observational studies involving 6998 (3827 in the IVT plus EVT group and 3171 in the direct EVT group) patients with AIS-LVO complicated by AF were included. Compared with direct EVT, IVT plus EVT resulted in better 3-month clinical outcomes (odds ratio [OR] 1.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.05–1.54) and lower 3-month mortality (OR 0.78, 95% CI 0.68–0.88). However, the incidence of sICH (OR 1.26, 95% CI 0.91–1.75) and the rate of successful reperfusion (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.83–1.17) were not significantly different between treatment modalities. Conclusion IVT plus EVT leads to better functional outcomes and lower mortality in AIS-LVO patients with AF. Withholding IVT plus EVT from patients with AF alone may not be justified.
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33. Comparatively analysing the postoperative optical performance of different intraocular lenses: a prospective observational study
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Shuanglin Guo, Hao Huang, Bowen Li, Mansha Huang, Lu Gao, Jingyi Chen, Yuying Zeng, Ye Yang, Lin Liu, Lu Cheng, Siyang Yao, and Hao Cheng
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Optical metrics ,Spearman rank correlation ,Intraocular lenses ,Comparison ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
Abstract Background Postoperative performance, including best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) and optical metrics (from the OQAS and iTrace devices), was compared among 4 different intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods This prospective observational study included 104 eyes from 104 subjects who underwent cataract surgery combined with implantation of 4 different IOLs: monofocal (Mon) IOLs, segmental refractive (SegRef) IOLs, diffractive (Dif) IOLs and extended depth of focus (EDoF) IOLs. Postoperative BCDVA and optical metrics were collected at the 6th month. The OQAS optical metrics included the objective scattering index (OSI), Strehl ratio (SR), modulation transfer function (MTF) cut-off frequency, and predicted visual acuity (PVA); the iTrace optical metrics included blur/double vision, glare/halo, starburst, mixed focus, night myopia, and night hyperopia. Results There was no significant difference in BCDVA among the 4 groups (P = 0.059; power = 70.3%). Differences were observed in all OQAS optical metrics among the groups (all P
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34. Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses provide insights into regulation mechanisms during bulbous stem development in the Chinese medicinal herb plant, Stephania kwangsiensis
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Hao Huang, Ying Wei, Shaojun Huang, Shijian Lu, Huasheng Su, Liuhui Ma, and Weiping Huang
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Stephania kwangsiensis ,Bulbous stem ,Development ,Metabolomic analysis ,Transcriptomic analysis ,Botany ,QK1-989 - Abstract
Abstract Background Stephania kwangsiensis Lo (Menispermaceae) is a well-known Chinese herbal medicine, and its bulbous stems are used medicinally. The storage stem of S. kwangsiensis originated from the hypocotyls. To date, there are no reports on the growth and development of S. kwangsiensis storage stems. Results The bulbous stem of S. kwangsiensis, the starch diameter was larger at the stable expanding stage (S3T) than at the unexpanded stage (S1T) or the rapidly expanding stage (S2T) at the three different time points. We used ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) and Illumina sequencing to identify key genes involved in bulbous stem development. A large number of differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Based on the differential expression profiles of the metabolites, alkaloids, lipids, and phenolic acids were the top three differentially expressed classes. Compared with S2T, significant changes in plant signal transduction and isoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis pathways occurred at both the transcriptional and metabolic levels in S1T. In S2T compared with S3T, several metabolites involved in tyrosine metabolism were decreased. Temporal analysis of S1T to S3T indicated the downregulation of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, including lignin biosynthesis. The annotation of key pathways showed an up-down trend for genes and metabolites involved in isoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis, whereas phenylpropanoid biosynthesis was not completely consistent. Conclusions Downregulation of the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway may be the result of carbon flow into alkaloid synthesis and storage of lipids and starch during the development of S. kwangsiensis bulbous stems. A decrease in the number of metabolites involved in tyrosine metabolism may also lead to a decrease in the upstream substrates of phenylpropane biosynthesis. Downregulation of lignin synthesis during phenylpropanoid biosynthesis may loosen restrictions on bulbous stem expansion. This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome profiles of S. kwangsiensis bulbous stems. These data provide guidance for the cultivation, breeding, and harvesting of S. kwangsiensis.
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35. Ultrafast photoinduced C-H bond formation from two small inorganic molecules
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Zhejun Jiang, Hao Huang, Chenxu Lu, Lianrong Zhou, Shengzhe Pan, Junjie Qiang, Menghang Shi, Zhengjun Ye, Peifen Lu, Hongcheng Ni, Wenbin Zhang, and Jian Wu
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Science - Abstract
Abstract The formation of carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds via the reaction of small inorganic molecules is of great significance for understanding the fundamental transition from inorganic to organic matter, and thus the origin of life. Yet, the detailed mechanism of the C-H bond formation, particularly the time scale and molecular-level control of the dynamics, remain elusive. Here, we investigate the light-induced bimolecular reaction starting from a van der Waals molecular dimer composed of two small inorganic molecules, H2 and CO. Employing reaction microscopy driven by a tailored two-color light field, we identify the pathways leading to C-H photobonding thereby producing HCO+ ions, and achieve coherent control over the reaction dynamics. Using a femtosecond pump-probe scheme, we capture the ultrafast formation time, i.e., 198 ± 16 femtoseconds. The real-time visualization and coherent control of the dynamics contribute to a deeper understanding of the most fundamental bimolecular reactions responsible for C–H bond formation, thus contributing to elucidate the emergence of organic components in the universe.
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36. Northeast Pacific warm blobs sustained via extratropical atmospheric teleconnections
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Jian Shi, Hao Huang, Alexey V. Fedorov, Neil J. Holbrook, Yu Zhang, Ruiqiang Ding, Yongyue Luo, Shengpeng Wang, Jiajie Chen, Xi Hu, Qinyu Liu, Fei Huang, and Xiaopei Lin
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Abstract Large-scale marine heatwaves in the Northeast Pacific (NEP), identified here and previously as ‘warm blobs’, have devastating impacts on regional ecosystems. An anomalous atmospheric ridge over the NEP is known to be crucial for maintaining these warm blobs, also causing abnormally cold temperatures over North America during the cold season. Previous studies linked this ridge to teleconnections from tropical sea surface temperature anomalies. However, it was unclear whether teleconnections from the extratropics could also contribute to the ridge. Here we show that planetary wave trains, triggered by increased rainfall and latent heat release over the Mediterranean Sea accompanied by decreased rainfall over the North Atlantic, can transport wave energy to the NEP, guided by the westerly jet, and induce a quasi-barotropic ridge there. Our findings provide insights into extratropical teleconnections sustaining the NEP ridge, offering a source of potential predictability for the warm blobs and temperature fluctuations over North America.
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37. Epidemiological Survey of Enterovirus Infections in Taiwan From 2011 to 2020: Retrospective Study
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Fang-Chen Liu, Bao-Chung Chen, Yao-Ching Huang, Shi-Hao Huang, Ren Jei Chung, Pi-Ching Yu, and Chia-Peng Yu
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Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract BackgroundYoung children are susceptible to enterovirus (EV) infections, which cause significant morbidity in this age group. ObjectiveThis study investigated the characteristics of virus strains and the epidemiology of EVs circulating among young children in Taiwan from 2011 to 2020. MethodsChildren diagnosed with EV infections from 2011 to 2020 were identified from the routine national health insurance data monitoring disease system, real-time outbreak and disease surveillance system, national laboratory surveillance system, and Statistics of Communicable Diseases and Surveillance Report, a data set (secondary data) of the Taiwan Centers for Disease and Control. Four primary outcomes were identified: epidemic features, characteristics of sporadic and cluster cases of EV infections, and main cluster institutions. ResultsFrom 2011 to 2020, between 10 and 7600 person-times visited the hospitals for EV infections on an outpatient basis daily. Based on 2011 to 2020 emergency department EV infection surveillance data, the permillage of EV visits throughout the year ranged from 0.07‰ and 25.45‰. After typing by immunofluorescence assays, the dominant type was coxsackie A virus (CVA; 8844/12,829, 68.9%), with most constituting types CVA10 (n=2972), CVA2 (n=1404), CVA6 (n=1308), CVA4 (n=1243), CVA16 (n=875), and CVA5 (n=680); coxsackie B virus CVB (n=819); echovirus (n=508); EV-A71 (n=1694); and EV-D68 (n=10). There were statistically significant differences (P ConclusionThis study is the first report of sporadic and cluster cases of EV infections from surveillance data (Taiwan Centers for Disease and Control, 2011‐2020). This information will be useful for policy makers and clinical experts to direct prevention and control activities to EV infections that cause the most severe illness and greatest burden to the Taiwanese.
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38. Experimental and numerical investigations of soot formation in propane laminar coflow flames in O2/N2 and O2/CO2 atmospheres
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Bing Liu, Guang Luo, Yindi Zhang, Mengting Si, Chengjing Wang, Shadrack Takyi Adjei, and Hao Huang
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Soot formation ,Laminar diffusion ,Oxygen-rich ,CO2 addition ,Numerical simulation ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 - Abstract
Oxygen-rich combustion is a new type of clean combustion technology with important application prospects. At present, there are few detailed analyses on the mechanism changes of soot formation under oxygen enrichment of propane. In this paper, the effects of oxygen-rich (O2/N2, O2/CO2) combustion on soot formation in the propane laminar flow coaxial jet diffusion flame were investigated by using the experiment and numerical simulation. The flame image was taken by a color (CCD) camera in the visible band, and the two-dimensional distribution of temperature and soot volume fraction in the flame was reconstructed. In numerical simulation, the soot production model considers a detailed description of nucleation via collisions among heavy polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, particle aggregation, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons condensation, surface growth and oxidation through the hydrogen abstraction acetylene addition mechanism. The results show that the experimental results were compared with the numerical simulation results, and the numerical simulation results predict the temperature and soot change of oxygen-rich flame well. With the increase in oxygen concentration, the peaks of soot and temperature in the two oxygen-rich atmospheres gradually increased. With the increase in oxygen concentration, the peaks of soot and temperature in the two oxygen-rich atmospheres gradually increased. Comparing the combustion mechanism changes of the two oxygen-rich combustion systems, it was found that the hydrogen abstraction acetylene addition mechanism was the main cause of soot generation. The OH oxidation is dominated near the fuel nozzle side, and O2 oxidation is dominant downstream. With the substitution of CO2 for N2, the chemical effect of CO2 reduces the flame temperature and inhibits the formation mechanism and oxidation mechanism of soot to some extent. This in turn leaded to a reduction in the amount of soot produced.
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39. RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines: unveiling dynamic epigenetic regulation of host immunity
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Yun-Yun Jin, Ya-Ping Liang, Jia-Qi Pan, Wen-Hao Huang, Yan-Meng Feng, Wei-Jia Sui, Han Yu, Xiao-Dan Tang, Lin Zhu, and Jian-Huan Chen
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SARS-CoV-2 ,A-to-I RNA editing ,ADARs ,COVID-19 vaccine ,immune ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
BackgroundCOVID-19 vaccines are crucial for reducing the threat and burden of the pandemic on global public health, yet the epigenetic, especially RNA editing in response to the vaccines remains unelucidated.ResultsOur current study performed an epitranscriptomic analysis of RNA-Seq data of 260 blood samples from 102 healthy and SARS-CoV-2 naïve individuals receiving different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and revealed dynamic, transcriptome-wide adenosine to inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing changes in response to COVID-19 vaccines (RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines). 5592 differential RNA editing (DRE) sites in 1820 genes were identified, with most of them showing up-regulated RNA editing and correlated with increased expression of edited genes. These deferentially edited genes were primarily involved in immune- and virus-related gene functions and pathways. Differential ADAR expression probably contributed to RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines. One of the most significant DRE in RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines was in apolipoprotein L6 (APOL6) 3’ UTR, which positively correlated with its up-regulated expression. In addition, recoded key antiviral and immune-related proteins such as IFI30 and GBP1 recoded by missense editing was observed as an essential component of RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines. Furthermore, both RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines and its functions dynamically depended on the number of vaccine doses.ConclusionOur results thus underscored the potential impact of blood RNA editing in response to COVID-19 vaccines on the host’s molecular immune system.
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40. Impact of ovalbumin allergy on oral and gut microbiome dynamics in 6-week-old BALB/c mice
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Chuanyue Qiao, Shuang Bian, Hao Huang, Han Xiao, Lei Ma, and Rui Han
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food allergy ,ovalbumin ,gut microbiota ,oral microbiota ,16S rRNA gene sequencing ,NOD-like receptor signaling pathway ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
BackgroundThe gut microbiota is known to have a significant impact on the development of food allergy, and several recent studies have suggested that both oral microbiota, which first come into contact with allergenic foods, may have a profound influence on the development of food allergy.MethodsIn this study, we have established an ovalbumin-sensitive mice model by utilizing ovalbumin as a sensitizing agent. Subsequently, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the gut and oral microbiota in ovalbumin-sensitive mice and the control mice using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing analysis.ResultsInterestingly, both the gut and oral microbiota of ovalbumin-sensitized mice exhibited significant dysbiosis. The relative abundance of s__Lactobacillus_intestinalis in the gut microbiota of ovalbumin-sensitive mice exhibited a significant decrease, whereas the abundance of s__Agrobacterium_radiobacter and s__Acinetobacter_sp__CIP_56_2 displayed a significant increase. Furthermore, the relative abundance of s__unclassified_g__Staphylococcus, s__Streptococcus_hyointestinalis, and s__unclassified_g__Dechloromonas in the oral microbiota of ovalbumin-sensitive mice revealed a significant decrease. In contrast, the abundance of 63 other species, including s__Proteiniclasticum_ruminis, s__Guggenheimella_bovis, and s__Romboutsia_timonensis, demonstrated a significant increase. The random forest classifier achieved the best accuracy in predicting the outcome of food allergy using three gut and three oral biomarkers, with accuracies of 94.12 and 100%, respectively. Based on the predictions of the PICRUSt2 analysis, the only consistent finding observed across multiple samples from both the groups of mice was a significant up-regulation of the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor signaling pathway in the ovalbumin-sensitized mice.ConclusionOur study demonstrates that ovalbumin-sensitized mice experience substantial alterations in both gut and oral microbial composition and structure, and specific strains identified in this study may serve as potential biomarkers for food allergy screening. Moreover, our findings highlight that the oral environment, under the same experimental conditions, exhibited greater precision in detecting a larger number of species. Additionally, it is worth noting that the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of OVA (ovalbumin)-induced allergy. These findings will generate novel concepts and strategies in the realm of food allergy prevention and treatment.
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41. Development and application of a nomogram model for predicting the risk of central precocious puberty in obese girls
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Ren-Hao Huang, Li Yang, Yu Yang, Qing-Bo Xu, Li-Ling Xie, and Lan-Fang Cao
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central precocious puberty ,girls ,nomogram ,obesity ,predictive modeling ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to develop and assess a nomogram risk prediction model for central precocious puberty (CPP) in obese girls.MethodsWe selected 154 cases of obese girls and 765 cases of non-obese girls with precocious puberty (PP) who underwent the gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test at the Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were conducted to identify predictors of progression to CPP in girls with PP. A predictive model was developed and its predictive ability was preliminarily evaluated. The nomogram was used to represent the risk prediction model for CPP in girls with obesity. The model was validated internally using the Bootstrap method, and its efficacy was assessed using calibration curves and clinical decision analysis curves.ResultsIn obese girls with PP, basal luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, as well as uterine volume, were identified as independent risk factors for progression to CPP. In non-obese girls, the basal LH level, bone age, and uterine volume were identified as independent risk factors for progression to CPP. With an AUC of 0.896, the risk prediction model for obese girls, was found to be superior to that for non-obese girls, which had an AUC of 0.810. The model displayed strong predictive accuracy. Additionally, a nomogram was used to illustrate the CPP risk prediction model for obese girls. This model performs well in internal validation and is well calibrated, providing a substantial net benefit for clinical use.ConclusionA medical nomogram model of CPP risk in obese girls comprised of basal LH value, basal FSH value, and uterine volume, which can be used to identify those at high risk for progression of CPP in obese girls and develop individualized prevention programs.
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42. Childhood Adiposity and Risk of Major Clinical Heart Diseases in Adulthood: A Mendelian Randomization Study
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Yan Xiong, Yijia Tang, Jie Zhou, Yang Tian, Fuli Chen, Gang Li, Hui Huang, Hao Huang, and Long Zhou
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childhood adiposity ,heart diseases ,mediation ,Mendelian randomization ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Background The causal relationship between childhood adiposity and adult risk of heart diseases has not been clearly demonstrated. This study aims to ascertain whether genetically predicted childhood body mass index (BMI) and childhood obesity are causally associated with adult coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and pulmonary heart disease. Methods and Results To investigate the causative relationships and underlying mechanisms between childhood adiposity and adult heart diseases, 3 main methods of Mendelian randomization were used: 2‐sample Mendelian randomization, multivariable Mendelian randomization with controlling for several cardiometabolic risk variables, and mediation analysis. Every 1‐SD rise in genetically predicted childhood body mass index was associated with 24% (odds ratio [OR], 1.24 [95% CI, 1.12–1.37]), 28% (OR, 1.28 [95% CI, 1.14–1.42]), 28% (OR, 1.28 [95% CI, 1.14–1.42]), and 27% (OR, 1.27 [95% CI, 1.04–1.49]) higher risk of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, respectively. Every 1‐unit increase in log‐odds in childhood obesity was associated with 11% (OR, 1.11 [95% CI, 1.06–1.16]), 14% (OR, 1.14 [95% CI, 1.04–1.23]), 10% (OR, 1.10 [95% CI, 1.03–1.18]), and 20% (OR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.08–1.32]) higher risk of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, respectively. The link between childhood adiposity and adult heart diseases was found to be mediated by high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Conclusions Our findings support the causal relationships between childhood adiposity and risk of adult coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. Blood lipids, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes are factors that mediate the aforementioned associations.
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43. Identifying novel data-driven subgroups in congenital heart disease using multi-modal measures of brain structure
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Marlee M. Vandewouw, Ami Norris-Brilliant, Anum Rahman, Stephania Assimopoulos, Sarah U. Morton, Azadeh Kushki, Sean Cunningham, Eileen King, Elizabeth Goldmuntz, Thomas A. Miller, Nina H. Thomas, Heather R. Adams, John Cleveland, James F. Cnota, P Ellen Grant, Caren S. Goldberg, Hao Huang, Jennifer S. Li, Patrick McQuillen, George A. Porter, Amy E. Roberts, Mark W. Russell, Christine E. Seidman, Madalina E. Tivarus, Wendy K. Chung, Donald J. Hagler, Jane W. Newburger, Ashok Panigrahy, Jason P Lerch, Bruce D. Gelb, and Evdokia Anagnostou
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Individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) have an increased risk of neurodevelopmental impairments. Given the hypothesized complexity linking genomics, atypical brain structure, cardiac diagnoses and their management, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, unsupervised methods may provide unique insight into neurodevelopmental variability in CHD. Using data from the Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium Brain and Genes study, we identified data-driven subgroups of individuals with CHD from measures of brain structure. Using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; N = 93; cortical thickness, cortical volume, and subcortical volume), we identified subgroups that differed primarily on cardiac anatomic lesion and language ability. In contrast, using diffusion MRI (N = 88; white matter connectivity strength), we identified subgroups that were characterized by differences in associations with rare genetic variants and visual-motor function. This work provides insight into the differential impacts of cardiac lesions and genomic variation on brain growth and architecture in patients with CHD, with potentially distinct effects on neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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44. Spatial immune landscapes of SARS-CoV-2 gastrointestinal infection: macrophages contribute to local tissue inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms
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Shi-Ping Xian, Zhan-Yu Li, Wei Li, Peng-Fei Yang, Shen-Hao Huang, Ye Liu, Lei Tang, Jun Lai, Fa-Min Zeng, Jian-Zhong He, and Yang Liu
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COVID-19 ,gastrointestinal tract ,macrophages ,inflammation ,immune cell ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
BackgroundIn some patients, persistent gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea occur as part of long COVID-19 syndrome following acute respiratory symptoms caused by SARS-CoV-2. However, the characteristics of immune cells in the gastrointestinal tract of COVID-19 patients and their association with these symptoms remain unclear.MethodologyData were collected from 95 COVID-19 patients. Among this cohort, 11 patients who exhibited gastrointestinal symptoms and underwent gastroscopy were selected. Using imaging mass cytometry, the gastrointestinal tissues of these patients were thoroughly analyzed to identify immune cell subgroups and investigate their spatial distribution.ResultsSignificant acute inflammatory responses were found in the gastrointestinal tissues, particularly in the duodenum, of COVID-19 patients. These alterations included an increase in the levels of CD68+ macrophages and CD3+CD4+ T-cells, which was more pronounced in tissues with nucleocapsid protein (NP). The amount of CD68+ macrophages positively correlates with the number of CD3+CD4+ T-cells (R = 0.783, p < 0.001), additionally, spatial neighborhood analysis uncovered decreased interactions between CD68+ macrophages and multiple immune cells were noted in NP-positive tissues. Furthermore, weighted gene coexpression network analysis was employed to extract gene signatures related to clinical features and immune responses from the RNA-seq data derived from gastrointestinal tissues from COVID-19 patients, and we validated that the MEgreen module shown positive correlation with clinical parameter (i.e., Total bilirubin, ALT, AST) and macrophages (R = 0.84, p = 0.001), but negatively correlated with CD4+ T cells (R = −0.62, p = 0.004). By contrast, the MEblue module was inversely associated with macrophages and positively related with CD4+ T cells. Gene function enrichment analyses revealed that the MEgreen module is closely associated with biological processes such as immune response activation, signal transduction, and chemotaxis regulation, indicating its role in the gastrointestinal inflammatory response.ConclusionThe findings of this study highlight the role of specific immune cell groups in the gastrointestinal inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients. Gene coexpression network analysis further emphasized the importance of the gene modules in gastrointestinal immune responses, providing potential molecular targets for the treatment of COVID-19-related gastrointestinal symptoms.
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45. Experimental performance analysis of an infrared heating system for continuous applications of drying
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Hany S. El-Mesery, Hao Huang, Zicheng Hu, Mohammad Kaveh, and Mohamed Qenawy
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One feasible approach for enhancing material quality and expediting the dehydrating procedure is using infrared radiation to provide heat. The impact of infrared power (0.130–0.341 W/cm2), airflow (0.5–1.5 m/s), and slice thickness (2–6 mm) on mass transfer, drying kinetics, colour, shrinkage, and rehydration ratio conditions. During the process, the dried samples' initial moisture content of 86.7 % was decreased to 11 % (w.b.). Eleven statistical factors were used to compare eleven alternative mathematical models. The results of regression analysis indicated that the Midilli et al. model best describes the drying behaviour in both techniques. The outcomes exhibited that the drying period rose at airflow and thickness but decreased with intensity. While the shrinkage ratio increased and declined with air velocity, the rehydration ratio grew and dropped with increasing infrared radiation intensity and airflow. As the intensity and airflow increased, there was a noticeable increase in the overall colour difference between slices of fresh and dry apples. The outcomes of this investigation will offer a further understanding of the ideal drying settings to create apple slices for snacking or other culinary purposes.
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46. Synergistic oxidation of toluene through bimetal/cordierite monolithic catalysts with ozone
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Xiaojian Wang, Xiaomin Peng, Quanzhong Zhao, Jinxing Mi, Huating Jiang, Shengli Li, Hui Hu, and Hao Huang
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Abstract Toluene treatment has received extensive attention, and ozone synergistic catalytic oxidation was thought to be a potential method to degrade VOCs (violate organic compounds) due to its low reaction temperature and high catalytic efficiency. A series of bimetal/Cord monolithic catalysts were prepared by impregnation with cordierite, including MnxCu5−x/Cord, MnxCo5−x/Cord and CuxCo5−x/Cord (x = 1, 2, 3, 4). Analysis of textural properties, structures and morphology characteristics on the prepared catalysts were conducted to evaluate their performance on toluene conversion. Effects of active component ratio, ozone addition and space velocity on the catalytic oxidation of toluene were investigated. Results showed that MnxCo5−x/Cord was the best among the three bimetal catalysts, and toluene conversion and mineralization rates reached 100 and 96% under the condition of Mn2Co3/Cord with 3.0 g/m3 O3 at the space velocity of 12,000 h−1. Ozone addition in the catalytic oxidation of toluene by MnxCo5−x/Cord could efficiently avoid the 40% reduction of the specific surface area of catalysts, because it could lower the optimal temperature from 300 to 100 °C. (Co/Mn)(Co/Mn)2O4 diffraction peaks in XRD spectra indicated all the four MnxCo1−x/Cord catalysts had a spinel structure, and diffraction peak intensity of spinel reached the largest at the ratio of Mn:Co = 2:3. Toluene conversion rate increased with rising ozone concentration because intermediate products generated by toluene degradation might react with excess ozone to generate free radicals like ·OH, which would improve the toluene mineralization rate of Mn2Co3/Cord catalyst. This study would provide a theoretical support for its industrial application.
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47. Spectroscopic visualization of reversible hydrogen spillover between palladium and metal–organic frameworks toward catalytic semihydrogenation
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Qiaoxi Liu, Wenjie Xu, Hao Huang, Hongwei Shou, Jingxiang Low, Yitao Dai, Wanbing Gong, Youyou Li, Delong Duan, Wenqing Zhang, Yawen Jiang, Guikai Zhang, Dengfeng Cao, Kecheng Wei, Ran Long, Shuangming Chen, Li Song, and Yujie Xiong
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Abstract Hydrogen spillover widely occurs in a variety of hydrogen-involved chemical and physical processes. Recently, metal–organic frameworks have been extensively explored for their integration with noble metals toward various hydrogen-related applications, however, the hydrogen spillover in metal/MOF composite structures remains largely elusive given the challenges of collecting direct evidence due to system complexity. Here we show an elaborate strategy of modular signal amplification to decouple the behavior of hydrogen spillover in each functional regime, enabling spectroscopic visualization for interfacial dynamic processes. Remarkably, we successfully depict a full picture for dynamic replenishment of surface hydrogen atoms under interfacial hydrogen spillover by quick-scanning extended X-ray absorption fine structure, in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and ab initio molecular dynamics calculation. With interfacial hydrogen spillover, Pd/ZIF-8 catalyst shows unique alkyne semihydrogenation activity and selectivity for alkynes molecules. The methodology demonstrated in this study also provides a basis for further exploration of interfacial species migration.
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48. Therapeutic targeting nudix hydrolase 1 creates a MYC-driven metabolic vulnerability
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Minhui Ye, Yingzhe Fang, Lu Chen, Zemin Song, Qing Bao, Fei Wang, Hao Huang, Jin Xu, Ziwen Wang, Ruijing Xiao, Meng Han, Song Gao, Hudan Liu, Baishan Jiang, and Guoliang Qing
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Abstract Tumor cells must rewire nucleotide synthesis to satisfy the demands of unbridled proliferation. Meanwhile, they exhibit augmented reactive oxygen species (ROS) production which paradoxically damages DNA and free deoxy-ribonucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs). How these metabolic processes are integrated to fuel tumorigenesis remains to be investigated. MYC family oncoproteins coordinate nucleotide synthesis and ROS generation to drive the development of numerous cancers. We herein perform a Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-based functional screen targeting metabolic genes and identified nudix hydrolase 1 (NUDT1) as a MYC-driven dependency. Mechanistically, MYC orchestrates the balance of two metabolic pathways that act in parallel, the NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4)-ROS pathway and the Polo like kinase 1 (PLK1)-NUDT1 nucleotide-sanitizing pathway. We describe LC-1-40 as a potent, on-target degrader that depletes NUDT1 in vivo. Administration of LC-1-40 elicits excessive nucleotide oxidation, cytotoxicity and therapeutic responses in patient-derived xenografts. Thus, pharmacological targeting of NUDT1 represents an actionable MYC-driven metabolic liability.
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49. Enhanced axon outgrowth of spinal motor neurons in co-culturing with dorsal root ganglions antagonizes the growth inhibitory environment
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Zi-Xing Xu, Dan Xu, Fang Fang, Ying-Juan Fan, Bing Wu, Yu-Fan Chen, Hao-En Huang, Xin-Hao Huang, Yue-Hong Zhuang, and Wei-Hong Xu
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Central nervous system regeneration ,Spinal motor neuron aggregates ,Dorsal root ganglia transplantation ,Experimental modeling ,Axonal bridging ,3D printing ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 ,Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Introduction: Forming a bridge made of functional axons to span the lesion is essential to reconstruct the motor circuitry following spinal cord injury (SCI). Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) axons are robust in axon growth and have been proved to facilitate the growth of cortical neurons in a process of axon-facilitated axon regeneration. However, whether DRG transplantation affects the axon outgrowth of spinal motor neurons (SMNs) that play crucial roles in motor circuitry remains unclear. Methods: We investigated the axonal growth patterns of co-cultured DRGs and SMN aggregates (SMNAs) taking advantage of a well-designed 3D-printed in vitro system. Chondroitin sulphate proteoglycans (CSPG) induced inhibitory matrix was introduced to imitate the inhibitory environment following SCI. Axonal lengths of DRG, SMNA or DRG & SMNA cultured on the permissive or CSPG induced inhibitory matrix were measured and compared. Results: Our results indicated that under the guidance of full axonal connection generated from two opposing populations of DRGs, SMNA axons were growth-enhanced and elongated along the DRG axon bridge to distances that they could not otherwise reach. Quantitatively, the co-culture increased the SMNA axonal length by 32.1 %. Moreover, the CSPG matrix reduced the axonal length of DRGs and SMNAs by 46.2 % and 17.7 %, respectively. This inhibitory effect was antagonized by the co-culture of DRGs and SMNAs. Especially for SMNAs, they extended the axons across the CSPG-coating matrix, reached the lengths close to those of SMNAs cultured on the permissive matrix alone. Conclusions: This study deepens our understanding of axon-facilitated reconstruction of the motor circuitry. Moreover, the results support SCI treatment utilizing the enhanced outgrowth of axons to restore functional connectivity in SCI patients.
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50. Epidemiology and outcomes of multidrug-resistant bacterial infection in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
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Chih-Hao Chang, Chiung-Hsin Chang, Shih-Hao Huang, Chung-Shu Lee, Po-Chuan Ko, Chun-Yu Lin, Meng-Heng Hsieh, Yu-Tung Huang, Horng-Chyuan Lin, Li-Fu Li, Fu-Tsai Chung, Chun-Hua Wang, and Hung-Yu Huang
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Bronchiectasis ,Multidrug-resistant bacteria ,Respiratory failure ,Mortality ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
Abstract Purpose Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria impose a considerable health-care burden and are associated with bronchiectasis exacerbation. This study investigated the clinical outcomes of adult patients with bronchiectasis following MDR bacterial infection. Methods From the Chang Gung Research Database, we identified patients with bronchiectasis and MDR bacterial infection from 2008 to 2017. The control group comprised patients with bronchiectasis who did not have MDR bacterial infection and were propensity-score matched at a 1:2 ratio. The main outcomes were in-hospital and 3-year mortality. Results In total, 554 patients with both bronchiectasis and MDR bacterial infection were identified. The types of MDR bacteria that most commonly affected the patients were MDR- Acinetobacter baumannii (38.6%) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (18.4%), Extended-spectrum-beta-lactamases (ESBL)- Klebsiella pneumoniae (17.8%), MDR-Pseudomonas (14.8%), and ESBL-E. coli (7.5%). Compared with the control group, the MDR group exhibited lower body mass index scores, higher rate of chronic bacterial colonization, a higher rate of previous exacerbations, and an increased use of antibiotics. Furthermore, the MDR group exhibited a higher rate of respiratory failure during hospitalization (MDR vs. control, 41.3% vs. 12.4%; p
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