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2. Explainable and generalizable AI-driven multiscale informatics for dynamic system modelling
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Chen Luo, Ao-Jin Li, Jiang Xiao, Ming Li, and Yun Li
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Grey-box model ,System modelling ,High-precision control system ,Explainable artificial intelligence ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Ultra-precision machining requires system modelling that both satisfies explainability and conforms to data fidelity. Existing modelling approaches, whether based on data-driven methods in present artificial intelligence (AI) or on first-principle knowledge, fall short of these qualities in high-demanding industrial applications. Therefore, this paper develops an explainable and generalizable ‘grey-box’ AI informatics method for real-world dynamic system modelling. Such a grey-box model serves as a multiscale ‘world model’ by integrating the first principles of the system in a white-box architecture with data-fitting black boxes for varying hyperparameters of the white box. The physical principles serve as an explainable global meta-structure of the real-world system driven by physical knowledge, while the black boxes enhance local fitting accuracy driven by training data. The grey-box model thus encapsulates implicit variables and relationships that a standalone white-box model or black-box model fails to capture. Case study on an industrial cleanroom high-precision temperature regulation system verifies that the grey-box method outperforms existing modelling methods and is suitable for varying operating conditions.
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3. Paxlovid reduces the 28-day mortality of patients with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study
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Kaican Zong, Li Xu, Chun Luo, Chen Luo, Bin Liu, Jiacheng Chen, Huizi Wu, Zhiqiang Liu, Rongjuan Zhuang, and Shuliang Guo
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Paxlovid ,SARS-CoV-2 ,COVID-19 ,Mortality ,Treatment ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Abstract Purpose In this study, we aim to explore the efficacy of paxlovid on reducing mortality of COVID-19 patients in clinical setting, especially whether paxlovid modifies the risk of death in these severe and critical patients. Methods Our retrospective cohort study was conducted on the medical records of patients, consecutively admitted for COVID-19 to five hospitals in Chongqing, China from Dec 8, 2022 to Jan 20, 2023. Based on whether patients received paxlovid during their hospitalization, patients were grouped as paxlovid group and non-paxlovid group. We used 1:1 ratio propensity score matching (PSM) in our study to adjust for confounding factors and differences between groups. Statistical analysis were performed by SPSS 23.0. The differences in 28-day mortality between these two groups and its influencing factors were the main results we focused on. Results There were 1018 patients included in our study cohort. With 1:1 ratio PSM, each of the paxlovid group and non-paxlovid group included 237 patients. The results showed that patients using paxlovid have a lower 28-day mortality in overall population either before PSM (OR 0.594, 95% CI 0.385–0.917, p = 0.019) or after PSM (OR 0.458, 95% CI 0.272–0.774, p = 0.003) with multivariable adjusted logistic regression models. Meanwhile, in severe subgroup, it showed similar findings.With paxlovid treatment, it showed a significantly lower 28-day mortality in severe subgroup both before PSM (28% vs.41%, p = 0.008) and after PSM (19% vs.32%, p = 0.007). Conclusion Paxlovid can significantly reduce the risk of 28-day mortality in overall population and severe subgroup patients.This study distinguished the severe subgroup patients with COVID-19 who benefit more from paxlovid treatment.
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4. Recursive partitioning analysis for survival stratification and early imaging prediction of molecular biomarker in glioma patients
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Xian Xie, Chen Luo, Shuai Wu, Wanyu Qiao, Wei Deng, Lei Jin, Junfeng Lu, Linghao Bu, Hugues Duffau, Jie Zhang, and Ye Yao
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Glioma ,Isocitrate dehydrogenase ,Telomerase reverse transcriptase ,VASARI ,Recursive partitioning analysis ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Glioma is the most common primary brain tumor with high mortality and disability rates. Recent studies have highlighted the significant prognostic consequences of subtyping molecular pathological markers using tumor samples, such as IDH, 1p/19q, and TERT. However, the relative importance of individual markers or marker combinations in affecting patient survival remains unclear. Moreover, the high cost and reliance on postoperative tumor samples hinder the widespread use of these molecular markers in clinical practice, particularly during the preoperative period. We aim to identify the most prominent molecular biomarker combination that affects patient survival and develop a preoperative MRI-based predictive model and clinical scoring system for this combination. Methods A cohort dataset of 2,879 patients was compiled for survival risk stratification. In a subset of 238 patients, recursive partitioning analysis (RPA) was applied to create a survival subgroup framework based on molecular markers. We then collected MRI data and applied Visually Accessible Rembrandt Images (VASARI) features to construct predictive models and clinical scoring systems. Results The RPA delineated four survival groups primarily defined by the status of IDH and TERT mutations. Predictive models incorporating VASARI features and clinical data achieved AUC values of 0.85 for IDH and 0.82 for TERT mutations. Nomogram-based scoring systems were also formulated to facilitate clinical application. Conclusions The combination of IDH-TERT mutation status alone can identify the most distinct survival differences in glioma patients. The predictive model based on preoperative MRI features, supported by clinical assessments, offers a reliable method for early molecular mutation prediction and constitutes a valuable scoring tool for clinicians in guiding treatment strategies.
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5. GWAS and Transcriptomic Analysis Identify OsRING315 as a New Candidate Gene Controlling Amylose Content and Gel Consistency in Rice
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Nie, Shuai, Chen, Luo, Zheng, Minhua, Dong, Jingfang, Ma, Yamei, Zhou, Lian, Wang, Jian, Chen, Jiansong, Hu, Haifei, Yang, Tifeng, Zhao, Junliang, Zhang, Shaohong, and Yang, Wu
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6. Associations between immune cell phenotypes and lung cancer subtypes: insights from mendelian randomization analysis
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Jin-Min Zheng, Chen-Xi Lou, Yu-Liang Huang, Wen-Tao Song, Yi-Chen Luo, Guan-Yong Mo, Lin-Yuan Tan, Shang-Wei Chen, and Bai-Jun Li
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Mendelian randomization analysis ,Lung squamous cell carcinoma ,Lung adenocarcinoma ,Immune cell ,Diseases of the respiratory system ,RC705-779 - Abstract
Abstract Introduction Lung cancer is a common malignant tumor, and different types of immune cells may have different effects on the occurrence and development of lung cancer subtypes, including lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) and lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). However, the causal relationship between immune phenotype and lung cancer is still unclear. Methods This study utilized a comprehensive dataset containing 731 immune phenotypes from the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) to evaluate the potential causal relationship between immune phenotypes and LUSC and LUAD using the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method in Mendelian randomization (MR). Sensitivity analyses, including MR-Egger intercept, Cochran Q test, and others, were conducted for the robustness of the results. The study results were further validated through meta-analysis using data from the Transdisciplinary Research Into Cancer of the Lung (TRICL) data. Additionally, confounding factors were excluded to ensure the robustness of the findings. Results Among the final selection of 729 immune cell phenotypes, three immune phenotypes exhibited statistically significant effects with LUSC. CD28 expression on resting CD4 regulatory T cells (OR 1.0980, 95% CI: 1.0627–1.1344, p
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7. Specific plasma microRNA profiles could be potential non-invasive biomarkers for biochemical pregnancy loss following embryo transfer
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Lang Shen, Hong Zeng, Yu Fu, Wenmin Ma, Xiaoling Guo, Guoqun Luo, Rui Hua, Xiaocong Wang, Xiao Shi, Biao Wu, Chen Luo, and Song Quan
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Biochemical pregnancy loss ,Micro RNA ,Non-invasive biomarker ,Embryo implantation ,Assisted reproductive technology ,Gynecology and obstetrics ,RG1-991 - Abstract
Abstract Background Plasma microRNAs act as biomarkers for predicting and diagnosing diseases. Reliable non-invasive biomarkers for biochemical pregnancy loss have not been established. We aim to analyze the dynamic microRNA profiles during the peri-implantation period and investigate if plasma microRNAs could be non-invasive biomarkers predicting BPL. Methods In this study, we collected plasma samples from patients undergoing embryo transfer (ET) on ET day (ET0), 11 days after ET (ET11), and 14 days after ET (ET14). Patients were divided into the NP (negative pregnancy), BPL (biochemical pregnancy loss), and CP (clinical pregnancy) groups according to serum hCG levels at day11~14 and ultrasound at day28~35 following ET. MicroRNA profiles at different time-points were detected by miRNA-sequencing. We analyzed plasma microRNA signatures for BPL at the peri-implantation stage, we characterized the dynamic microRNA changes during the implantation period, constructed a microRNA co-expression network, and established predictive models for BPL. Finally, the sequencing results were confirmed by Taqman RT-qPCR. Results BPL patients have distinct plasma microRNA profiles compared to CP patients at multiple time-points during the peri-implantation period. Machine learning models revealed that plasma microRNAs could predict BPL. RT-qPCR confirmed that miR-181a-2-3p, miR-9-5p, miR-150-3p, miR-150-5p, and miR-98-5p, miR-363-3p were significantly differentially expressed between patients with different reproductive outcomes. Conclusion Our study highlights the non-invasive value of plasma microRNAs in predicting BPL.
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8. Energy Efficiency Analysis of a Deformable Wave Energy Converter Using Fully Coupled Dynamic Simulations
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Chen Luo and Luofeng Huang
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deformable wave energy converter ,fluid–structure interaction ,hydroelasticity ,computational fluid dynamics ,computational solid mechanics ,Oceanography ,GC1-1581 - Abstract
Deformable wave energy converters have significant potential for application as flexible material that can mitigate structural issues, while how to design the dimensions and choose an optimal deployment location remain unclear. In this paper, fully coupled computational fluid dynamics and computational solid mechanics were used to simulate the dynamic interactions between ocean waves and a deformable wave energy converter. The simulation results showed that the relative length to wave, deployment depth and aspect ratio of the device have significant effects on the energy conversion efficiency. By calculating the energy captured per unit width of the device, the energy efficiency was found to be up to 138%. The optimal energy conversion efficiencies were achieved when the structure length was 0.25, 0.5 or 0.75 of the dominating wavelength and submerged at a corresponding suitable depth. The aspect ratio and maximum stress inside the wave energy converter showed a nonlinear trend, with potential optimal points revealed. The simulation approach and results support the future design and optimisation of flexiable wave energy converters or other marine structures with notable deformations.
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9. A charge and discharge control strategy of gravity energy storage system for peak load Cutting
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Julong Chen, Dameng Liu, Bin Wang, Chen Luo, Yongqing Zhu, and Shuyang Fang
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Gravity energy storage system ,Revenue model ,Operational scheduling ,Ancillary services ,Technology - Abstract
Gravity energy storage is a type of energy storage method that utilizes gravitational potential energy to store energy. In recent years, it has been widely concerned by scholars and enterprises at home and abroad for its unique advantages. From the perspective of long-term profit, the economic analysis of the gravity energy storage system is essential. In previous studies, only some specific economic models are available for describing the gravity energy storage system. This article proposes a revenue model for the gravity energy storage system first. Then, suggest a method for operating and scheduling a decentralized slope-based gravity energy storage system based on peak valley electricity prices. This method aligns with the current business model of using user-side energy storage to participate in power system auxiliary services. Last, verify the feasibility of the process through analysis. This study will make a beneficial attempt for the market promotion and application of gravity energy storage.
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10. Understanding health misinformation sharing among the middle-aged or above in China: roles of social media health information seeking, misperceptions and information processing predispositions.
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Yulong Tang, Chen Luo, and Yan Su
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11. What motivates people to counter misinformation on social media? Unpacking the roles of perceived consequences, third-person perception and social media use.
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Chen Luo, Yijia Zhu, and Anfan Chen
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12. Removal of tellurium(IV) from environmental aquatic systems using metal-organic framework material MIL-100(Fe)
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Yiru Huang, Youyou Li, Qingwei Zhong, and Chen Luo
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environmental aquatic ,metal-organic framework material ,removal ,tellurium(iv) ,Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering ,TD1-1066 - Abstract
Metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, characterized by their porosity and large specific surface areas, exhibit excellent adsorption properties. With the aim of removing Te(IV) from environmental aquatic systems, this study is the first to propose the use of MIL-100(Fe). The material reveals a strong adsorption capacity for Te(IV), with maximum adsorption of 531.9 mg/g, superior to other adsorbent materials. Adsorption isotherm and kinetic models indicate that the adsorption process primarily involves monolayer chemical adsorption. According to the thermodynamic parameters, the adsorption reaction is endothermic. The experiment individually examined factors affecting the material's adsorption performance, including adsorbent dose, initial concentration of Te(IV), pH, adsorption time, and coexisting ions. Even under high ion strength conditions and high concentrations of coexisting ions, the material's adsorption efficiency for Te(IV) still reached over 94%. The material has been successfully applied to remove Te(IV) from lake water, river water, and seawater, yielding satisfactory results. Due to the high salinity and ionic strength of the solution, the removal efficiency of Te(IV) in the seawater matrix was slightly lower than that in freshwater (river and lake water). Thus, this material shows promise for the removal of Te(IV) from complex aquatic systems. HIGHLIGHTS MIL-100(Fe) was prepared and characterized.; The Te(IV) can be adsorbed by MIL-100(Fe) effectively, and the adsorption process was primarily a monolayer chemical adsorption and an endothermic reaction.; The Te(IV) can be removed effectively in environmental water supplies by MIL-100(Fe).;
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13. Total iridoid glycoside extract of Lamiophlomis rotata (Benth) Kudo accelerates diabetic wound healing by the NRF2/COX2 axis
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Xiaoyu Geng, Ying Wang, Huan Li, Liang Song, Chen Luo, Xiaojie Gu, Haixin Zhong, Huilin Chen, Xinzhu Chen, Jianwei Wang, and Zheng Pan
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Iridoid glycoside ,Lamiophlomis rotata ,NRF2/COX2 axis ,Diabetic wound healing ,Other systems of medicine ,RZ201-999 - Abstract
Abstract Background Lamiophlomis rotata (Benth.) Kudo (L. rotata), the oral Traditional Tibetan herbal medicine, is adopted for treating knife and gun wounds for a long time. As previously demonstrated, total iridoid glycoside extract of L. rotata (IGLR) induced polarization of M2 macrophage to speed up wound healing. In diabetic wounds, high levels inflammatory and chemotactic factors are usually related to high reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. As a ROS target gene, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), influences the differentiation of monocytes to M1/M2 macrophages. Fortunately, iridoid glycosides are naturally occurring active compounds that can be used as the oxygen radical scavenger. Nevertheless, the influence of IGLR in diabetic wound healing and its associated mechanism is largely unclear. Materials and methods With macrophages and dermal fibroblasts in vitro, as well as a thickness excision model of db/db mouse in vivo, the role of IGLR in diabetic wound healing and the probable mechanism of the action were investigated. Results Our results showed that IGLR suppressed oxidative distress and inflammation partly through the NRF2/cyclooxygenase2 (COX2) signaling pathway in vitro. The intercellular communication between macrophages and dermal fibroblasts was investigated by the conditioned medium (CM) of IGLR treatment cells. The CM increased the transcription and translation of collagen I (COL1A1) and alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) within fibroblasts. With diabetic wound mice, the data demonstrated IGLR activated the NRF2/KEAP1 signaling and the downstream targets of the pathway, inhibited COX2/PEG2 signaling and decreased the interaction inflammatory targets of the axis, like interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein (ASC), cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase1 (caspase1) and NOD-like receptor-containing protein 3 (NLRP3).In addition, the deposition of COL1A1, and the level of α-SMA, and Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) obviously elevated, whereas that of pro-inflammatory factors reduced in the diabetic wound tissue with IGLR treatment. Conclusion IGLR suppressed oxidative distress and inflammation mainly through NRF2/COX2 axis, thus promoting paracrine and accelerating wound healing in diabetes mice. Graphical Abstract
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14. Deubiquitinase PSMD7 facilitates pancreatic cancer progression through activating Nocth1 pathway via modifying SOX2 degradation
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Chen Luo, Yi Yu, Jinfeng Zhu, Leifeng Chen, Dan Li, Xingyu Peng, Zitao Liu, Qing Li, Qing Cao, Kai Huang, and Rongfa Yuan
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PSMD7 ,Notch1 ,Pancreatic cancer ,SOX2 ,Proliferation ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Biochemistry ,QD415-436 - Abstract
Abstract Background Ubiquitination is a critical post-translational modification which can be reversed with an enzyme family known as deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs). It has been reported that dysregulation of deubiquitination leads to carcinogenesis. As a member of the DUBs family, proteasome 26 S subunit non-ATPase 7 (PSMD7) serves as an underlying tumour-promoting factor in multiple cancers. However, the clinical significance and biological functions of PSMD7 in pancreatic cancer (PC) remain unclear. Results In this study, we first reported frequent overexpression of PSMD7 in PC tissues, and high levels of PSMD7 were markedly linked to shorter survival and a malignant phenotype in PC patients. An array of in vitro and in vivo gain/loss-of-function tests revealed that PSMD7 facilitates the progression of PC cells. Additionally, we found that PSMD7 promotes PC cell progression by activating the Notch homolog 1 (Notch1) signalling. Interestingly, in PC cells, the inhibitory effect of PSMD7 knockdown on cellular processes was comparable to that observed upon Notch1 knockdown. Mechanistically, PSMD7 deubiquitinated and stabilised sex determining region Y (SRY)-box 2 (SOX2), a key mediator of Notch1 signalling. The stabilisation of SOX2, mediated by PSMD7, dramatically increased SOX2 protein levels, subsequently activating the Notch1 pathway. Finally, restoration of SOX2 expression abrogated the PSMD7-silenced antitumour effect. Conclusions Taken together, our work identifies and validates PSMD7 as a promoter of PC progression through augmentation of the Notch1 signalling pathway mediated by SOX2. This finding suggests that PSMD7 holds promise as a potential therapeutic target for the management of this refractory disease.
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15. How probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics prevent dental caries: an oral microbiota perspective
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Si-Chen Luo, Si-Min Wei, Xin-Tao Luo, Qiong-Qiong Yang, Ka-Hing Wong, Peter C. K. Cheung, and Bo-Bo Zhang
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Microbial ecology ,QR100-130 - Abstract
Abstract Dental caries, a highly prevalent oral disease, impacts a significant portion of the global population. Conventional approaches that indiscriminately eradicate microbes disrupt the natural equilibrium of the oral microbiota. In contrast, biointervention strategies aim to restore this balance by introducing beneficial microorganisms or inhibiting cariogenic ones. Over the past three decades, microbial preparations have garnered considerable attention in dental research for the prevention and treatment of dental caries. However, unlike related pathologies in the gastrointestinal, vaginal, and respiratory tracts, dental caries occurs on hard tissues such as tooth enamel and is closely associated with localized acid overproduction facilitated by cariogenic biofilms. Therefore, it is insufficient to rely solely on previous mechanisms to delineate the role of microbial preparations in the oral cavity. A more comprehensive perspective should involve considering the concepts of cariogenic biofilms. This review elucidates the latest research progress, mechanisms of action, challenges, and future research directions regarding probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for the prevention and treatment of dental caries, taking into account the unique pathogenic mechanisms of dental caries. With an enhanced understanding of oral microbiota, personalized microbial therapy will emerge as a critical future research trend.
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16. Development of preoperative and postoperative models to predict recurrence in postoperative glioma patients: a longitudinal cohort study
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Wanyu Qiao, Yi Wang, Chen Luo, Jinsong Wu, Guoyou Qin, Jie Zhang, and Ye Yao
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Postoperative glioma recurrence ,Predictive model ,Risk factors ,Cox regression ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Glioma recurrence, subsequent to maximal safe resection, remains a pivotal challenge. This study aimed to identify key clinical predictors influencing recurrence and develop predictive models to enhance neurological diagnostics and therapeutic strategies. Methods This longitudinal cohort study with a substantial sample size (n = 2825) included patients with non-recurrent glioma who were pathologically diagnosed and had undergone initial surgical resection between 2010 and 2018. Logistic regression models and stratified Cox proportional hazards models were established with the top 15 clinical variables significantly influencing outcomes screened by the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method. Preoperative and postoperative models predicting short-term (within 6 months) postoperative recurrence in glioma patients were developed to explore the risk factors associated with short- and long-term recurrence in glioma patients. Results Preoperative and postoperative logistic models predicting short-term recurrence had accuracies of 0.78 and 0.87, respectively. A range of biological and early symptomatic characteristics linked to short- and long-term recurrence have been pinpointed. Age, headache, muscle weakness, tumor location and Karnofsky score represented significant odd ratios (t > 2.65, p 4.12, p
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17. Observation by SANS and PNR of pure Néel-type domain wall profiles and skyrmion suppression below room temperature in magnetic [Pt/CoFeB/Ru]10 multilayers
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Victor Ukleev, Fernando Ajejas, Anton Devishvili, Alexei Vorobiev, Nina-Juliane Steinke, Robert Cubitt, Chen Luo, Radu-Marius Abrudan, Florin Radu, Vincent Cros, Nicolas Reyren, and Jonathan S. White
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Magnetic multilayers ,skyrmions ,small-angle neutron scattering ,neutron reflectometry ,Néel-type domain walls ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
ABSTRACTWe report investigations of the magnetic textures in periodic multilayers [Pt(1 nm)/(CoFeB(0.8 nm)/Ru(1.4 nm)]10 using polarised neutron reflectometry (PNR) and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). The multilayers are known to host skyrmions stabilized by Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interactions induced by broken inversion symmetry and spin–orbit coupling at the asymmetric interfaces. From depth-dependent PNR measurements, we observed well-defined structural features and obtained the layer-resolved magnetization profiles. The in-plane magnetization of the CoFeB layers calculated from fitting of the PNR profiles is found to be in excellent agreement with magnetometry data. Using SANS as a bulk probe of the entire multilayer, we observe long-period magnetic stripe domains and skyrmion ensembles with full orientational disorder at room temperature. No sign of skyrmions is found below 250 K, which we suggest is due to an increase of an effective magnetic anisotropy in the CoFeB layer on cooling that suppresses skyrmion stability. Using polarised SANS at room temperature, we prove the existence of pure Néel-type windings in both stripe domain and skyrmion regimes. No Bloch-type winding admixture, i.e. an indication for hybrid windings, is detected within the measurement sensitivity, in good agreement with expectations according to our micromagnetic modelling of the multilayers. Our findings using neutron techniques provide valuable microscopic insights into the rich magnetic behavior of skyrmion-hosting multilayers, which are essential for the advancement of future skyrmion-based spintronic devices.
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18. Genes controlling grain chalkiness in rice
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Chen, Luo, Li, Xiumei, Zheng, Minhua, Hu, Rui, Dong, Jingfang, Zhou, Lingyan, Liu, Wuge, Liu, Dilin, and Yang, Wu
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19. Ursolic acid alleviates lupus nephritis by suppressing SUMO1-mediated stabilization of NLRP3
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Chen, Luo, Li, Fei, Ni, Jia-Hui, Hao, Yu-Xuan, Feng, Guize, Shen, Xiao-Yan, and You, Yan
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20. Indirect and direct interactions between grain aphid and parasitoid in the presence of symbiont Regiella insecticola
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Yue Man, Delu Li, Minghui Wang, Zuqing Hu, Jean-Luc Gatti, Nicolas Desneux, Peng Han, and Chen Luo
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Parasitoid indirect effect ,Symbiont-conferred resistance ,Population dynamic ,Aphids ,Aphidius gifuensis ,Agriculture (General) ,S1-972 - Abstract
Abstract Background Aphids often harbor bacterial symbionts that confer resistance to biotic and abiotic stress. Previous studies have primarily examined the direct effects of symbiont infection on parasitoid success but less on aphid population dynamics under indirect parasitic situations, for example when exposed to parasitoid wasp odor. Deciphering this type of indirect effect is essential for understanding dynamics of insect ecosystems and communities and to improve IPM success. Methods We generated Sitobion avenae aphid clonal lines that are genetically identical but differ in Regiella insecticola infection. Then, the indirect odor effect of female parasitoid wasp Aphidius gifuensis (Ashmaed), one of its major natural enemies in the fields, was examined on the aphid lines fitness using different parasitoid densities. With these lines we also tested the direct effect of symbiont presence on aphid resistance against different parasitoid densities. Results Our study found fitness costs for the aphid line hosting Regiella, mainly via an increase in the development time and a reduction in population increase rate. Some of these fitness traits were influenced by the indirect exposure to parasitoid wasp odor with a density effect. Presence of the symbiont also reduced A. gifuensis parasitic success, increased the wasp development time and decreased its emergence weight with low effect of the parasitoid density used for parasitism. Conclusions These results showed that aphid population dynamic was mainly affected by the symbiont presence, but not by parasitoid odor. Symbiont presence also protected aphid from parasitism and affected parasitoid offspring weight and hence their future individual fertility and fitness.
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21. External quality assessment scheme for sperm DNA fragmentation: a pilot study in China
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Yan Zheng, Ying-Bi Wu, Ye-Lin Jia, Li-Juan Ying, Ting-Ting Yang, Qing-Yuan Cheng, Jiao Qin, Chen Luo, Lin Yu, and Fu-Ping Li
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External quality control ,Sperm DNA fragmentation ,Sperm chromatin structure assay ,Sperm chromatin dispersion ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background The aim of this article is to establish an external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for sperm Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fragmentation (SDF) detection, and to assess the feasibility of the scheme. In addition, this article provides some case analysis of abnormal results in order to really help improve the performance of the laboratory. Results In 2021 and 2022, 10 and 28 laboratories in China volunteered to participate in the EQA program respectively. Two samples were selected for EQA each year, a large spread of results was obtained for the four samples, and the highest values were 13.7, 4.2, 8.0 and 4.0 times the lowest respectively. The coefficients of variation (CVs) were very high for the four samples, at 46.6%, 30.1%, 26.7% and 30.3%, respectively. The CVs of the samples with high SDF values were lower than those of the samples with low SDF values. There was no significant difference between the results of sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA) and sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD). For the 10 laboratories that participated in EQA in 2021 and 2022, the CVs of low SDF value samples and high SDF value samples decreased from 46.6% and 30.1% in 2021 to 32.5% and 22.7% in 2022, respectively. Conclusion This is the first study to evaluate the EQA program on SDF, which involved a number of laboratories and was demonstrated to be feasible. It is recommended that all laboratories participate in the EQA of SDF to ensure the accuracy of the results.
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22. Genome-wide identification of bZIP gene family and expression analysis of BhbZIP58 under heat stress in wax gourd
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Wei Liu, Min Wang, Min Zhong, Chen Luo, Shaoqi Shi, Yulei Qian, Yunyan Kang, and Biao Jiang
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Wax gourd ,Heat stress ,Genome-wide identification ,Evolutionary pattern ,BhbZIP58 ,Botany ,QK1-989 - Abstract
Abstract Background The basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor family is one of the most abundant and evolutionarily conserved gene families in plants. It assumes crucial functions in the life cycle of plants, including pathogen defense, secondary metabolism, stress response, seed maturation, and flower development. Although the genome of wax gourd has been published, little is known about the functions, evolutionary background, and gene expression patterns of the bZIP gene family, which limits its utilization. Results A total of 61 bZIP genes (BhbZIPs) were identified from wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) genome and divided into 12 subgroups. Whole-genome duplication (WGD) and dispersed duplication (DSD) were the main driving forces of bZIP gene family expansion in wax gourd, and this family may have undergone intense purifying selection pressure during the evolutionary process. We selected BhbZIP58, only one in the member of subgroup B, to study its expression patterns under different stresses, including heat, salt, drought, cold stress, and ABA treatment. Surprisingly, BhbZIP58 had a dramatic response under heat stress. BhbZIP58 showed the highest expression level in the root compared with leaves, stem, stamen, pistil, and ovary. In addition, BhbZIP58 protein was located in the nucleus and had transcriptional activation activity. Overexpression of BhbZIP58 in Arabidopsis enhanced their heat tolerance. Conclusions In this study, bZIP gene family is systematically bioinformatically in wax gourd for the first time. Particularly, BhbZIP58 may have an important role in heat stress. It will facilitate further research on the bZIP gene family regarding their evolutionary history and biological functions.
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23. Identification the shared pathogenesis between chronic hepatitis B and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Evidence from transcriptome data
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Yan Yang, Feilin Ge, Shuanglin Qin, Chen Luo, Xiaohe Xiao, Zhaofang Bai, and Chenglin Tang
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CHB ,NAFLD ,Transcriptome ,Pathogenesis ,Bioinformatics ,Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology ,RC799-869 - Abstract
Background: The coexistence of Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming more prevalent, which not only exacerbates the original hepatitis symptoms, but also boosts the likelihood of cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Nevertheless, the common mechanism of its occurrence is still obscure, the purpose of this study is to discover the shared pathogenesis. Methods: The Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database was used to get the gene expression data sets for CHB (GSE83148) and NAFLD (GSE89632). Following the identification of the common differentially expressed genes (DEGs), functional annotation was carried out. Moreover, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and key sub-network were constructed. Finally, the hub gene was discovered and their transcription factors (TFs) analysis were performed. Results: In the subsequent analyses, 54 common DEGs were selected. Functional analysis highlights the crucial role of immunity in these two diseases. Furthermore, IL2RB, GZMH, NKG7, CD2, CD48, TCF19, CXCL9, CCNA2, GZMA, CD8A, TNFAIP8L2, CD3D, TYMS, PRF1 and CCL5 were identified as significant hub genes, as their TFs were SP1, TP53, and ESR1. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that an immune-related mechanism may be the core pathogenesis of CHB and NAFLD, the clue sheds light on further mechanism research.
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24. Knowledge sharing and innovation performance: a case study on the impact of organizational culture, structural capital, human resource management practices, and relational capital of real estate agents
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Chung-Chang Lee, Wen-Chih Yeh, Zheng Yu, and Yuan-Chen Luo
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History of scholarship and learning. The humanities ,AZ20-999 ,Social Sciences - Abstract
Abstract This study focused on the factors that influence innovation performance in housing agents. Based on a worldwide literature review on the topic of innovation performance, we defined relational capital, knowledge sharing at the individual level, and organizational culture, structural capital, and human resource management practices at the organizational level to carry out the analysis using hierarchical linear modeling. The survey subjects were housing agents in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. A total of 1130 questionnaires were distributed to 113 agencies. Of a total of 444 collected surveys, 40 unanswered questionnaires were invalid and three with fewer than three answers were eliminated. The final number of valid questionnaires was 401. The response rate of effective questionnaires was 35.49%. The results show that organizational culture can indirectly affect innovation performance through knowledge sharing, indicating that there is a partial mediating effect. Structural capital can indirectly affect innovation performance through knowledge sharing, demonstrating a complete mediating effect. Relational capital can indirectly affect innovation performance through knowledge sharing, having a partial mediating effect. Human resource management practices did not have a confounding effect on innovation performance.
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25. Efficacy of treatment with N‐acetylcysteine inhalation for AECOPD: A propensity‐score‐matched cohort study
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Hengyi Chen, Hui Zhou, Chen Luo, Kaican Zong, Yingya Fu, Wen Li, Chunyan Luo, Guojuan Xue, E. Jiang, Yang Duan, Tinglan Luo, and Yangzhi Jiang
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AECOPD ,clinical efficacy ,hospitalization ,N‐acetylcysteine inhalation ,Diseases of the respiratory system ,RC705-779 - Abstract
Abstract Introduction N‐acetylcysteine (NAC) prevents acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). However, the value of NAC inhalation in the treatment of patients with AECOPD is still poorly understood. The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of NAC inhalation in AECOPD patients requiring hospitalization. Methods In this single institutional, retrospective cohort study, all patients with AECOPD requiring hospitalization between January 2021 and January 2022 were included. Patients were divided into NAC group and Non‐NAC group according to whether being treated with NAC inhalation and were matched using the propensity score. The primary outcome was a composite of progression to ventilation requirement, in‐hospital mortality and readmission for AECOPD within 30 days. The effect on the mean hospitalized days, blood gas indexes and the incidence rate of adverse drug events were compared between the two groups. Results Ninety‐six patients in the NAC group were matched with 96 patients in the Non‐NAC group. The differences in the primary composite end point (NAC group vs Non‐NAC group, 5.2% vs 16.7%; P = 0.011) were significant. The median time to discharge was shorter in the NAC group (8.3 vs. 9.1 days, P = 0.030). The NAC group presented a larger increase in partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) and a higher ratio of self‐reported symptomatic improvement from admission to day 5. There was no definite difference between the two groups in the frequency of adverse event. Conclusion NAC inhalation is associated with an improved clinical outcome. A further study should be conducted to confirm the clinical usefulness of NAC inhalation in AECOPD patients.
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26. Panax ginseng extract prevents UVB-induced skin photodamage by modulating VMP1-mediated ER stress
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Chen, Jieli, Tai, Meiling, Chen, Jiawen, Ni, Jiahui, Yi, Hang, Chen, Luo, Wang, Dong, Wen, Cailing, Li, Jiaying, Shen, Xiaoyan, and You, Yan
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27. Relational Database Augmented Large Language Model.
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Zongyue Qin, Chen Luo 0003, Zhengyang Wang, Haoming Jiang, and Yizhou Sun
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28. IterAlign: Iterative Constitutional Alignment of Large Language Models.
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Xiusi Chen, Hongzhi Wen, Sreyashi Nag, Chen Luo 0003, Qingyu Yin, Ruirui Li 0002, Zheng Li 0018, and Wei Wang 0010
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29. Multi-agent Cooperative Games Using Belief Map Assisted Training.
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Qinwei Huang, Chen Luo, Alex B. Wu, Simon Khan, Hai Li 0001, and Qinru Qiu
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30. Planning Ahead in Generative Retrieval: Guiding Autoregressive Generation through Simultaneous Decoding.
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Hansi Zeng, Chen Luo 0003, and Hamed Zamani
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31. Node-wise Filtering in Graph Neural Networks: A Mixture of Experts Approach.
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Haoyu Han, Juanhui Li, Wei Huang, Xianfeng Tang, Hanqing Lu, Chen Luo 0003, Hui Liu 0003, and Jiliang Tang
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32. Virological characteristics of a SARS-CoV-2-related bat coronavirus, BANAL-20-236
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Sawa, Hirofumi, Mizuma, Keita, Li, Jingshu, Mimura, Yume, Ohari, Yuma, Tsubo, Tomoya, Ferdous, Zannatul, Shishido, Kenji, Mohri, Hiromi, Iida, Miki, Tsujino, Shuhei, Misawa, Naoko, Usui, Kaoru, Saikruang, Wilaiporn, Lytras, Spyridon, Kawakubo, Shusuke, Nishumura, Luca, Mendoza Tolentino, Jarel Elgin, Li, Wenye, Yo, Maximilian Stanley, Horinaka, Kio, Suganami, Mai, Chiba, Mika, Yoshimura, Ryo, Yasuda, Kyoko, Iida, Keiko, Strange, Adam Patrick, Ohsumi, Naomi, Tanaka, Shiho, Ogawa, Eiko, Okumura, Kaho, Fukuda, Tsuki, Osujo, Rina, Yoshida, Isao, Nakagawa, So, Takaori-Kondo, Akifumi, Shirakawa, Kotaro, Nagata, Kayoko, Nomura, Ryosuke, Horisawa, Yoshihito, Tashiro, Yusuke, Kawai, Yugo, Nakata, Yoshitaka, Futatsusako, Hiroki, Sakamoto, Ayaka, Yasuhara, Naoko, Hashiguchi, Takao, Suzuki, Tateki, Kimura, Kanako, Sasaki, Jiei, Nakajima, Yukari, Yajima, Hisano, Irie, Takashi, Kawabata, Ryoko, Sasaki-Tabata, Kaori, Shimizu, Ryo, Monira Begum, M.S.T., Jonathan, Michael, Mugita, Yuka, Leong, Sharee, Takahashi, Otowa, Ichihara, Kimiko, Ueno, Takamasa, Motozono, Chihiro, Toyoda, Mako, Saito, Akatsuki, Kosaka, Anon, Kawano, Miki, Matsubara, Natsumi, Nishiuchi, Tomoko, Zahradnik, Jiri, Andrikopoulos, Prokopios, Padilla-Blanco, Miguel, Konar, Aditi, Fujita, Shigeru, Plianchaisuk, Arnon, Deguchi, Sayaka, Ito, Hayato, Nao, Naganori, Wang, Lei, Nasser, Hesham, Tamura, Tomokazu, Kimura, Izumi, Kashima, Yukie, Suzuki, Rigel, Suzuki, Saori, Kida, Izumi, Tsuda, Masumi, Oda, Yoshitaka, Hashimoto, Rina, Watanabe, Yukio, Uriu, Keiya, Yamasoba, Daichi, Guo, Ziyi, Hinay, Alfredo A., Jr., Kosugi, Yusuke, Chen, Luo, Pan, Lin, Kaku, Yu, Chu, Hin, Donati, Flora, Temmam, Sarah, Eloit, Marc, Yamamoto, Yuki, Nagamoto, Tetsuharu, Asakura, Hiroyuki, Nagashima, Mami, Sadamasu, Kenji, Yoshimura, Kazuhisa, Suzuki, Yutaka, Ito, Jumpei, Ikeda, Terumasa, Tanaka, Shinya, Matsuno, Keita, Fukuhara, Takasuke, Takayama, Kazuo, and Sato, Kei
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33. Weak Li-O bonds and small grains enable fast ion diffusion and electron transport for LiFePO4 cathode
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Wei, Han-xin, Ying, Dao-fa, Liu, Jing-ju, Lv, Yang, Liu, Yu-tao, Wang, Jiang-feng, Gong, Xuan-lin, Zhou, Mu-yang, Li, Zuo-sheng, Chen, Kuo, Chen, Luo-jia, Wu, Chuan-ping, and Chen, Bao-hui
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34. UrbanSegNet: An urban meshes semantic segmentation network using diffusion perceptron and vertex spatial attention
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Zi, Wenjie, Li, Jun, Chen, Hao, Chen, Luo, and Du, Chun
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35. Optimizing ex vivo culture conditions to study human gut microbiome
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Tao, Xin, Huang, Wenjin, Pan, Lingyun, Sheng, Lili, Qin, Yuan, Chen, Luo, Yu, Linhuan, Wu, Gaosong, Wan, Jianbo, and Li, Houkai
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36. A pangenome analysis pipeline provides insights into functional gene identification in rice
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Wang, Jian, Yang, Wu, Zhang, Shaohong, Hu, Haifei, Yuan, Yuxuan, Dong, Jingfang, Chen, Luo, Ma, Yamei, Yang, Tifeng, Zhou, Lian, Chen, Jiansong, Liu, Bin, Li, Chengdao, Edwards, David, and Zhao, Junliang
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37. Transient grating spectroscopy on a DyCo5 thin film with femtosecond extreme ultraviolet pulses
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Victor Ukleev, Ludmila Leroy, Riccardo Mincigrucci, Dario De Angelis, Danny Fainozzi, Nupur Ninad Khatu, Ettore Paltanin, Laura Foglia, Filippo Bencivenga, Chen Luo, Florian Ruske, Florin Radu, Cristian Svetina, and Urs Staub
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Crystallography ,QD901-999 - Abstract
Surface acoustic waves (SAWs) are excited by femtosecond extreme ultraviolet (EUV) transient gratings (TGs) in a room-temperature ferrimagnetic DyCo5 alloy. TGs are generated by crossing a pair of EUV pulses from a free electron laser with the wavelength of 20.8 nm matching the Co M-edge, resulting in a SAW wavelength of Λ = 44 nm. Using the pump-probe transient grating scheme in reflection geometry, the excited SAWs could be followed in the time range of −10 to 100 ps in the thin film. Coherent generation of TGs by ultrafast EUV pulses allows to excite SAW in any material and to investigate their couplings to other dynamics, such as spin waves and orbital dynamics. In contrast, we encountered challenges in detecting electronic and magnetic signals, potentially due to the dominance of the larger SAW signal and the weakened reflection signal from underlying layers. A potential solution for the latter challenge involves employing soft x-ray probes, albeit introducing additional complexities associated with the required grazing incidence geometry.
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38. Identification Dockless Bike-Sharing and Metro Transfer Travelers through Mobility Chain
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Xiang Li, Qipeng Yan, Yixiong Tang, and Chen Luo
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Transportation engineering ,TA1001-1280 ,Transportation and communications ,HE1-9990 - Abstract
The burgeoning dockless bike-sharing system presents a promising solution to the first- and last-mile transportation challenge by connecting trip origins/destinations to metro stations. However, the differentiation between metro passengers and DBS riders, as they belong to distinct systems, hinders the precise identification of DBS-metro transfers. This study introduces an innovative method employing mobility chains to establish spatiotemporal relationships, including spatiotemporal conflicts and similarities, among potential users from both systems. This significantly enhances the precision of user matching. An empirical study in Chengdu validates the method’s increased accuracy and examines travel patterns, yielding the following insights: (1) Introduction of the mobility chain reduces average matched pairs by 28.27% and improves accuracy by 18.36%. The addition of spatial-temporal similarity further boosts accuracy by 19.32%. (2) Median distances for DBS-metro access and egress transfers are approximately 950 meters. Short trips of 650–750 meters are prevalent, while trips exceeding 1.5 kilometers lead passengers to opt for alternative modes. (3) Temporal patterns reveal weekday peaks at 8:00, 9:00, and 17:00. On weekends, transfers are uniformly distributed, mainly within urban areas. Suburban stations exhibit reduced weekend activity. These findings can provide valuable insights for enhancing DBS bicycle redistribution, promoting transportation mode integration, and fostering urban transportation’s sustainable development.
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39. Vivipary, a rare phenomenon in Afrotropical Melastomataceae: first report in Amphiblemma ciliatum (Sonerileae)
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Marie Claire Veranso-Libalah, Chen Luo, and Ehoarn Bidault
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Plant ecology ,QK900-989 - Abstract
Background and aims – Within angiosperms, vivipary has been reported in less than 0.1% of all species. We herein report the first occurrence of vivipary in an Afrotropical Melastomataceae and discuss its phylogenetic position, habit, habitat, and fruit attributes. Material and methods – Observational data were gathered from a field expedition to Gabon, and from herbarium specimens from BR, BRLU, P, and WAG. A phylogeny was generated to map all the eight species exhibiting vivipary in Melastomataceae. Key results – Amphiblemma ciliatum is currently the only known melastome species in the Afrotropics exhibiting vivipary. It is likely that its angular capsules depend on rainwater for seed dispersal. Conclusion – The combination of a herbaceous habit and angular fruits with the occurrence on shaded humid tropical rainforest floor during periods of incessant rainfall and high humidity might be responsible for vivipary in most Melastomataceae.
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40. Direct observation of Néel-type skyrmions and domain walls in a ferrimagnetic DyCo3 thin film
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Chen Luo, Kai Chen, Victor Ukleev, Sebastian Wintz, Markus Weigand, Radu-Marius Abrudan, Karel Prokeš, and Florin Radu
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Astrophysics ,QB460-466 ,Physics ,QC1-999 - Abstract
Abstract Isolated magnetic skyrmions are stable, topologically protected spin textures that are at the forefront of research interests today due to their potential applications in information technology. A distinct class of skyrmion hosts are rare earth - transition metal (RE-TM) ferrimagnetic materials. To date, the nature and the control of basic traits of skyrmions in these materials are not fully understood. We show that for an archetypal ferrimagnetic material DyCo3 that exhibits a strong perpendicular anisotropy, the ferrimagnetic skyrmion size can be tuned by an external magnetic field. Moreover, by taking advantage of the high spatial resolution of scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM) and utilizing a large x-ray magnetic linear dichroism (XMLD) contrast that occurs naturally at the RE resonant edges, we resolve the nature of the magnetic domain walls of ferrimagnetic skyrmions. We demonstrate that through this method one can easily discriminate between Bloch and Néel type domain walls for each individual skyrmion. For all isolated ferrimagnetic skyrmions, we observe that the domain walls are of Néel-type. This key information is corroborated with results of micromagnetic simulations and allows us to conclude on the nature of the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (DMI) which concurs to the stabilisation of skyrmions in this ferrimagnetic system. Establishing that an intrinsic DMI occurs in RE-TM materials will also be beneficial towards a deeper understanding of chiral spin texture control in ferrimagnetic materials.
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41. An efficient visual exploration approach of geospatial vector big data on the web map
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Liu, Zebang, Chen, Luo, Ma, Mengyu, Yang, Anran, Zhong, Zhinong, and Jing, Ning
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42. The Performance Enhancement of a Vehicle Suspension System Employing an Electromagnetic Inerter
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Chen Luo, Xiaofeng Yang, Zhihong Jia, Changning Liu, and Yi Yang
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vehicle suspension ,electromagnetic inerter ,optimal design ,mechanical and electrical network ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Transportation engineering ,TA1001-1280 - Abstract
As a newly conceived vibration isolation element, an inerter can be implemented in different forms, and it is easily introduced in different vibration isolation scenarios. This paper focuses on a novel inerter device called an electromagnetic inerter (EMI), which combines a linear generator with a fluid inerter. Firstly, the structure and the working principle of the EMI is stated. Then, the parameter sensitivity of the fluid inerter is analyzed, and two parameters that have great influence on the inertance coefficient are obtained. Subsequently, the influence of the change of the external circuit on the output characteristics of the device is also discussed. This proves that the introduction of external circuits can simplify complex mechanical topologies. Finally, the topological structures of vehicle suspension are changed in the form of an EMI (including external circuit), and the dynamic performance of these structures in the typical vibration isolation system of a vehicle’s suspension is obtained. It is found that an L4 layout should be considered as the best suspension structure. Compared with traditional passive suspension, it not only ensures that its handling stability is not weakened, but also reduces the root mean square value of body acceleration and the peak of suspension work space by 4.56% and 11.62%, respectively.
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43. A chromosome-level genome assembly of tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta
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Ying Liu, Xi Chen, Yanqiong Yin, Xiaowei Li, Kang He, Xueqing Zhao, Xiangyong Li, Xiyan Luo, Yang Mei, Zuoqi Wang, Runguo Shu, Ziqi Cheng, Kifle Gebreegziabiher Gebretsadik, Chen Luo, Ran Wang, Yaobin Lv, Aidong Chen, and Fei Li
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Science - Abstract
Abstract The tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta, or Phthorimaea absouta, is native to South America, but quickly spread to other regions of world, including Europe, Africa, and Asia, devastating to global tomato production. However, a lack of high-quality genome resources makes it difficult to understand its high invasiveness and ecological adaptation. Here, we sequenced the genome of the tomato pinworm using Nanopore platforms, yielding a genome assembly of 564.5 Mb with contig N50 of 3.33 Mb. BUSCO analysis demonstrated that this genome assembly has a high-level completeness of 98.0% gene coverage. In total, 310 Mb are repeating sequences accounting for 54.8% of genome assembly, and 21,979 protein-coding genes are annotated. Next, we used the Hi-C technique to anchor 295 contigs to 29 chromosomes, yielding a chromosome-level genome assembly with a scaffold N50 of 20.7 Mb. In sum, the high-quality genome assembly of the tomato pinworm is a useful gene resource that contributes to a better understanding of the biological characteristics of its invasiveness and will help in developing an efficient control policy.
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44. Combination of multiple active sites in N, O co‐doped defective carbon materials for high performance aqueous supercapacitors
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Yue Dong, Xiao Dong, Dezhao Zhu, Yanxiang Yang, Chen Luo, Yang Li, and Jinshan Li
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aqueous supercapacitors ,intrinsic defects ,O co‐doped ,polyamic acid ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
Abstract Supercapacitors have been used in a broad range of fields including electronics, transportation, and energies. Electrode materials with high capacitance and good rate performance are crucial for the future development and application of supercapacitors. Herein, we prepared N, O co‐doped defective carbon blocks (NO‐DCBs) with abundant active sites through carbonization and ball‐milling of polyimide. The as‐obtained NO‐DCBs exhibit high atomic content of N and O inherited from polyamic acid (PAA) precursor, as well as large amounts of intrinsic defects introduced by ball‐milling. Benefiting from the synergy of pseudocapacitance and electrical double‐layer capacitance provided by heteroatoms and intrinsic defects respectively, the NO‐DCBs assembled symmetric aqueous capacitor shows high capacitance of 329 F g−1 at 0.1 A g−1, good rate performance of 48% capacitance retention at 50 A g−1, and superb cycling stability. This work promotes the deep understanding of the synergy effect of functional groups and intrinsic defects for capacitive energy storage, and broadens the avenue for structural design of active sites in carbon materials.
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45. Association between serum uric acid and female infertility: a cross-sectional study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013–2018
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Chen Luo, Haiying Cheng, Xiao He, Xiaojun Tan, and Xianghong Huang
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Female infertility ,Serum uric acid ,Age ,BMI ,NHANES ,Gynecology and obstetrics ,RG1-991 ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background Female infertility is a major problem for women of reproductive-age worldwide. Oxidative stress and inflammation are involved in processes related to female infertility. Serum uric acid levels, an indicator of oxidative stress and inflammation, have rarely been reported to be associated with female infertility. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum uric acid levels and female infertility. Methods This cross-sectional study included women aged 18–44 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2013 and 2018. All data were extracted from NHANES questionnaires and laboratory measurements. Weighted univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were utilized to explore the relationship between serum uric acid and female infertility. Stratified analyses were performed based on body mass index (BMI, 30 years). The odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to report associations. Results A total of 2,884 women were included, of which 352 (13.30%) had infertility. Women with high serum uric acid concentrations were related to higher odds of infertility (OR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.03–1.39) after adjusting for confounders. Compared with serum uric acid concentrations ≤ 3.72 mg/dL, women with uric acid concentrations of 4.43–5.13 mg/dL (OR = 1.65, 95%CI: 1.02–2.67) and > 5.13 mg/dL (OR = 1.86, 95%CI: 1.10–3.13) were related to higher odds of infertility. Stratified analyses showed that high serum uric acid concentrations were associated with higher odds of infertility in women with a BMI 30 years (OR = 1.23, 95%CI: 1.04–1.45), but not in women aged ≤ 30 years (P = 0.556). Conclusion Women with high serum uric acid concentrations were associated with higher odds of infertility, and this association may vary by BMI and age.
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46. Search for ferromagnetism in Mn-doped lead halide perovskites
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Maryam Sajedi, Chen Luo, Konrad Siemensmeyer, Maxim Krivenkov, Kai Chen, James M. Taylor, Marion A. Flatken, Florin Radu, and Oliver Rader
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Astrophysics ,QB460-466 ,Physics ,QC1-999 - Abstract
Abstract Lead halide perovskites are new key materials in various application areas such as high efficiency photovoltaics, lighting, and photodetectors. Doping with Mn, which is known to enhance the stability, has recently been reported to lead to ferromagnetism below 25 K in methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) mediated by superexchange. Two most recent reports confirm ferromagnetism up to room temperature but mediated by double exchange between Mn2+ and Mn3+ ions. Here we investigate a wide concentration range of MAMn x Pb1−x I3 and Mn-doped triple-cation thin films by soft X-ray absorption, X-ray magnetic circular dichroism, and quantum interference device magnetometry. The X-ray absorption lineshape shows clearly an almost pure Mn2+ configuration, confirmed by a sum-rule analysis of the dichroism spectra. A remanent magnetization is not observed down to 2 K. Curie-Weiss fits to the magnetization yield negative Curie temperatures. All data show consistently that significant double exchange and ferromagnetism do not occur. Our results show that Mn is not suitable for creating ferromagnetism in lead halide perovskites.
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47. Tumor-suppressive effect of Reg3A in COAD is mediated by T cell activation in nude mice
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Luting Yu, Yihan Zhou, Shaozheng Sun, Runlin Wang, Weihong Yu, Hanyu Xiao, Zhuxi Yu, and Chen Luo
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Regenerating protein ,Colorectal cancer ,COAD ,Nude mouse model ,RNA-seq ,T cells ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Regenerating family protein 3 A (Reg3A) is highly expressed in a variety of organs and inflammatory tissues, and is closely related to tumorigenesis and cancer progression. However, clinical statistics show that high expression of Reg3A is associated with better prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, suggesting a tumor-suppressive effect. The precise action and underlying mechanism of Reg3A in CRC remain controversial. The present study sought to investigate the relationship among Reg3A expression, CRC development, and immune cell alteration in patients using the TCGA, GEPIA, PrognoScan, TIMER and TISIDB databases. Reg3A-overexpressing LoVo cell line (LoVo-Reg3A), a representative of colon adenocarcinoma (COAD), was constructed and the action of Reg3A was assessed in a xenograft nude mouse model. Our bioinformatical analyses revealed that Reg3A upregulation is highly associated with CRC, along with increased frequency of immune cell infiltration. In the xenograft nude mice, Reg3A overexpression offered a tumor-suppressive effect by inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis. The result of RNA-seq suggested a positive regulation of leukocytes and an upregulation of T cells in LoVo-Reg3A tumor tissue. CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in tumors, splenic Reg3A-reactive IFN-γ+/CD4+ T cells, and serum TNF-α, IFN-γ and IL-17 were significantly increased by Reg3A overexpression. In the ex vivo co-culture experiment, elevated cytotoxic effect, increased proportion of CD3ε+ T cells, and upregulated expressions of TNF-α, IFN-γ and IL-17 were detected in the PBMCs isolated from LoVo-Reg3A cell-xenografted nude mice. In conclusion, high expression of Reg3A could activate and recruit T cells in COAD leading to the cytotoxic tumor-suppressive effect.
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48. MultiPrime: A reliable and efficient tool for targeted next‐generation sequencing
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Han Xia, Zhe Zhang, Chen Luo, Kangfei Wei, Xuming Li, Xiyu Mu, Meilin Duan, Chuanlong Zhu, Luyi Jin, Xiaoqing He, Lingjie Tang, Long Hu, Yuanlin Guan, David C. C. Lam, and Junbo Yang
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degenerate primer design ,minimal primer set ,multiplex PCR ,targeted next‐generation sequencing ,Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ,R858-859.7 - Abstract
Abstract We present multiPrime, a novel tool that automatically designs minimal primer sets for targeted next‐generation sequencing, tailored to specific microbiomes or genes. MultiPrime enhances primer coverage by designing primers with mismatch tolerance and ensures both high compatibility and specificity. We evaluated the performance of multiPrime using a data set of 43,016 sequences from eight viruses. Our results demonstrated that multiPrime outperformed conventional tools, and the primer set designed by multiPrime successfully amplified the target amplicons. Furthermore, we expanded the application of multiPrime to 30 types of viruses and validated the work efficacy of multiPrime‐designed primers in 80 clinical specimens. The subsequent sequencing outcomes from these primers indicated a sensitivity of 94% and a specificity of 89%.
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49. Virtual differential phase‐contrast and dark‐field imaging of x‐ray absorption images via deep learning
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Xin Ge, Pengfei Yang, Zhao Wu, Chen Luo, Peng Jin, Zhili Wang, Shengxiang Wang, Yongsheng Huang, and Tianye Niu
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cross‐modality image transfer ,deep learning ,multi‐contrast CT ,Chemical engineering ,TP155-156 ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Abstract Weak absorption contrast in biological tissues has hindered x‐ray computed tomography from accessing biological structures. Recently, grating‐based imaging has emerged as a promising solution to biological low‐contrast imaging, providing complementary and previously unavailable structural information of the specimen. Although it has been successfully applied to work with conventional x‐ray sources, grating‐based imaging is time‐consuming and requires a sophisticated experimental setup. In this work, we demonstrate that a deep convolutional neural network trained with a generative adversarial network can directly convert x‐ray absorption images into differential phase‐contrast and dark‐field images that are comparable to those obtained at both a synchrotron beamline and a laboratory facility. By smearing back all of the virtual projections, high‐quality tomographic images of biological test specimens deliver the differential phase‐contrast‐ and dark‐field‐like contrast and quantitative information, broadening the horizon of x‐ray image contrast generation.
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50. Deep learning analysis on transmission electron microscope imaging of atomic defects in two-dimensional materials
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Chen Gui, Zhihao Zhang, Zongyi Li, Chen Luo, Jiang Xia, Xing Wu, and Junhao Chu
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Computer science ,Materials science ,Science - Abstract
Summary: Defects are prevalent in two-dimensional (2D) materials due to thermal equilibrium and processing kinetics. The presence of various defect types can affect material properties significantly. With the development of the advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the property-related structures could be investigated in multiple dimensions. It produces TEM datasets containing a large amount of information. Traditional data analysis is influenced by the subjectivity of researchers, and manual analysis is inefficient and imprecise. Recent developments in deep learning provide robust methods for the quantitative identification of defects in 2D materials efficiently and precisely. Taking advantage of big data, it breaks the limitations of TEM as a local characterization tool, making TEM an intelligent macroscopic analysis method. In this review, the recent developments in the TEM data analysis of defects in 2D materials using deep learning technology are summarized. Initially, an in-depth examination of the distinctions between TEM and natural images is presented. Subsequently, a comprehensive exploration of TEM data analysis ensues, encompassing denoising, point defects, line defects, planar defects, quantitative analysis, and applications. Furthermore, an exhaustive assessment of the significant obstacles encountered in the accurate identification of distinct structures is also provided.
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- 2023
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