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2. Seasonal variation in urinary PAH metabolite levels and associations with neonatal birth outcomes
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Tao, Lin, Zhou, Yuan-zhong, and Shen, Xubo
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3. Advances in Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis of Uranium Extraction in Complex Environments
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Tao LIN, Rong HE, Tao CHEN, Hao-yu ZHANG, Lian-bing ZHONG, and Wen-kun ZHU
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uranium resources ,seawater uranium extraction ,uranium containing radioactive wastewater extraction ,photocatalysis ,electrocatalysis ,Nuclear engineering. Atomic power ,TK9001-9401 ,Chemical technology ,TP1-1185 - Abstract
Uranium, as the most important fuel for nuclear power operation, is crucial to ensure the sustainable development of nuclear power. However, the supply-demand contradiction of uranium resources in China has become increasingly prominent, and the gap needs to be filled by overseas development and international market procurement. The photoreduction and electroreduction of uranium under complex conditions are mainly targeted at uranium containing radioactive wastewater, real seawater, and other systems. Uranium containing radioactive wastewater comes from the processes of uranium mining, uranium enrichment, uranium conversion, and manufacture of nuclear fuel elements, with the characteristics of complex interfering ions. Although the total amount of uranium in seawater is very large, the concentration of uranium in seawater is low, making the extraction of uranium from seawater extremely challenging. On the one hand, the reserves of uranium in seawater are nearly a thousand times higher than those on land; on the other hand, the entire application process of the nuclear industry produces a large amount of uranium containing radioactive wastewater. If efficient separation of uranium from seawater and uranium containing radioactive wastewater can be achieved, it can promote the secondary supply of uranium resources and alleviate the supply-demand contradiction of uranium resources in China. Therefore, the development of uranium recovery and extraction technology from seawater and uranium containing radioactive wastewater is important for the sustainable development of the nuclear industry. This paper reviews the recent research progress in separating uranium in complex environments such as seawater and uranium containing radioactive wastewater. In terms of uranium speciation analysis, it describes the coordination environment of complex environmental uranyl and summarizes the advantages of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis in the fields of uranium extraction from uranium containing radioactive wastewater and seawater. In terms of designing photocatalysts, strategies such as element doping, metal loading, defect engineering, and introducing heterojunctions have been summarized for the preparation of photocatalytic semiconductor materials. The modification of functional groups on heterojunctions to regulate their energy band structure had introduced, which improved the overall performance of the material. The integration of selective adsorption and catalytic reduction, electrochemical methods can reduce soluble uranyl ions to neutral and insoluble products for separation, with advantages such as fast kinetics, wide extraction concentration range, and large separation capacity. However, there are also many key technical challenges in the practical application process, such as the competition between multiple cations and uranyl ions in complex systems, and the problem of excessive energy consumption caused by the competing reaction of water splitting during the cathodic uranium extraction process. In terms of electrocatalysis, various aspects such as electrode carrier selection, electrochemical device design, defect engineering, surface engineering, interface engineering, and microbial electrochemistry have been summarized to design electrocatalytic materials. In terms of key technical bottlenecks, combining photocatalysis and electrocatalysis technology with challenges in complex scenarios such as uranium speciation analysis, material functionalization design, intermediate reaction species analysis, uranium extraction mechanism analysis, cost control, and real-world application outcomes, relevant research have focused on challenges such as efficient photocatalytic reduction of uranium under natural light, identification of intermediate uranium species, uranium extraction from uranium containing radioactive wastewater, and seawater extraction from real ocean environments.
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4. Transcriptomic decoding of regional cortical vulnerability to major depressive disorder
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Jiajia Zhu, Xiao Chen, Bin Lu, Xue-Ying Li, Zi-Han Wang, Li-Ping Cao, Guan-Mao Chen, Jian-Shan Chen, Tao Chen, Tao-Lin Chen, Yu-Qi Cheng, Zhao-Song Chu, Shi-Xian Cui, Xi-Long Cui, Zhao-Yu Deng, Qi-Yong Gong, Wen-Bin Guo, Can-Can He, Zheng-Jia-Yi Hu, Qian Huang, Xin-Lei Ji, Feng-Nan Jia, Li Kuang, Bao-Juan Li, Feng Li, Hui-Xian Li, Tao Li, Tao Lian, Yi-Fan Liao, Xiao-Yun Liu, Yan-Song Liu, Zhe-Ning Liu, Yi-Cheng Long, Jian-Ping Lu, Jiang Qiu, Xiao-Xiao Shan, Tian-Mei Si, Peng-Feng Sun, Chuan-Yue Wang, Hua-Ning Wang, Xiang Wang, Ying Wang, Yu-Wei Wang, Xiao-Ping Wu, Xin-Ran Wu, Yan-Kun Wu, Chun-Ming Xie, Guang-Rong Xie, Peng Xie, Xiu-Feng Xu, Zhen-Peng Xue, Hong Yang, Hua Yu, Min-Lan Yuan, Yong-Gui Yuan, Ai-Xia Zhang, Jing-Ping Zhao, Ke-Rang Zhang, Wei Zhang, Zi-Jing Zhang, Chao-Gan Yan, the DIRECT Consortium, and Yongqiang Yu
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Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Abstract Previous studies in small samples have identified inconsistent cortical abnormalities in major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite genetic influences on MDD and the brain, it is unclear how genetic risk for MDD is translated into spatially patterned cortical vulnerability. Here, we initially examined voxel-wise differences in cortical function and structure using the largest multi-modal MRI data from 1660 MDD patients and 1341 controls. Combined with the Allen Human Brain Atlas, we then adopted transcription-neuroimaging spatial correlation and the newly developed ensemble-based gene category enrichment analysis to identify gene categories with expression related to cortical changes in MDD. Results showed that patients had relatively circumscribed impairments in local functional properties and broadly distributed disruptions in global functional connectivity, consistently characterized by hyper-function in associative areas and hypo-function in primary regions. Moreover, the local functional alterations were correlated with genes enriched for biological functions related to MDD in general (e.g., endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitogen-activated protein kinase, histone acetylation, and DNA methylation); and the global functional connectivity changes were associated with not only MDD-general, but also brain-relevant genes (e.g., neuron, synapse, axon, glial cell, and neurotransmitters). Our findings may provide important insights into the transcriptomic signatures of regional cortical vulnerability to MDD.
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5. Metal implant segmentation in CT images based on diffusion model
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Kai Xie, Liugang Gao, Yutao Zhang, Heng Zhang, Jiawei Sun, Tao Lin, Jianfeng Sui, and Xinye Ni
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CT ,Metal artifact ,Mask segmentation ,Metal implant ,Diffusion model ,Medical technology ,R855-855.5 - Abstract
Abstract Background Computed tomography (CT) is widely in clinics and is affected by metal implants. Metal segmentation is crucial for metal artifact correction, and the common threshold method often fails to accurately segment metals. Purpose This study aims to segment metal implants in CT images using a diffusion model and further validate it with clinical artifact images and phantom images of known size. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 100 patients who received radiation therapy without metal artifacts, and simulated artifact data were generated using publicly available mask data. The study utilized 11,280 slices for training and verification, and 2,820 slices for testing. Metal mask segmentation was performed using DiffSeg, a diffusion model incorporating conditional dynamic coding and a global frequency parser (GFParser). Conditional dynamic coding fuses the current segmentation mask and prior images at multiple scales, while GFParser helps eliminate high-frequency noise in the mask. Clinical artifact images and phantom images are also used for model validation. Results Compared with the ground truth, the accuracy of DiffSeg for metal segmentation of simulated data was 97.89% and that of DSC was 95.45%. The mask shape obtained by threshold segmentation covered the ground truth and DSCs were 82.92% and 84.19% for threshold segmentation based on 2500 HU and 3000 HU. Evaluation metrics and visualization results show that DiffSeg performs better than other classical deep learning networks, especially for clinical CT, artifact data, and phantom data. Conclusion DiffSeg efficiently and robustly segments metal masks in artifact data with conditional dynamic coding and GFParser. Future work will involve embedding the metal segmentation model in metal artifact reduction to improve the reduction effect.
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6. Estimating the short-term effect of PM2.5 on the mortality of cardiovascular diseases based on instrumental variables
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Guiming Zhu, Le Zhao, Tao Lin, Xuefeng Yu, Hongwei Sun, Zhiguang Zhang, and Tong Wang
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PM2.5 ,Instrumental variables ,Cardiovascular diseases ,Short-term effect ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background PM2.5 can induce and aggravate the occurrence and development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The objective of our study is to estimate the causal effect of PM2.5 on mortality rates associated with CVDs using the instrumental variables (IVs) method. Methods We extracted daily meteorological, PM2.5 and CVDs death data from 2016 to 2020 in Binzhou. Subsequently, we employed the general additive model (GAM), two-stage predictor substitution (2SPS), and control function (CFN) to analyze the association between PM2.5 and daily CVDs mortality. Results The 2SPS estimated the association between PM2.5 and daily CVDs mortality as 1.14% (95% CI: 1.04%, 1.14%) for every 10 µg/m3 increase in PM2.5. Meanwhile, the CFN estimated this association to be 1.05% (95% CI: 1.02%, 1.10%). The GAM estimated it as 0.85% (95% CI: 0.77%, 1.05%). PM2.5 also exhibited a statistically significant effect on the mortality rate of patients with ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accidents (P
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7. Effects of Prenatal Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure on Neonatal Outcomes—MLR and BKMR Models
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Tao, Lin, Xiong, Shimin, Dai, Lulu, Liao, Dengqing, Zhou, Yuan-zhong, and Shen, Xubo
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8. Associations of body roundness index with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality: NHANES 2001–2018
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Tao, Lin, Miao, Liu, Guo, Yu-Jie, Liu, Yan-Li, Xiao, Li-Hong, and Yang, Zhi-Jie
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9. Effect of an External Prosthesis, Immediate Breast Reconstruction, and Body Shape Training on Body Posture, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer with Unilateral Mastectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
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Tao, Lin, Zhong, Ting, Lv, Jieying, Xie, Hongmei, Zhang, Xiaoxia, and Fu, Lan
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10. Lysophosphatidic acid improves development of porcine somatic cell nuclear transfer embryos
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Ling Sun, Tao Lin, Jae Eun Lee, So Yeon Kim, Ying Bai, and Dong Il Jin
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Lysophosphatidic acid ,Somatic cell nuclear transfer ,Apoptosis ,Cell proliferation ,Oct4 ,Animal culture ,SF1-1100 - Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate whether lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) could improve the development of porcine somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) embryos. Porcine SCNT-derived embryos were cultured in chemically defined polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based porcine zygote medium (PZM)-4 without or with LPA, and the development, cell proliferation potential, apoptosis, and expression levels of pluripotent markers were evaluated. LPA significantly increased the rates of cleavage and blastocyst formation compared to those seen in the LPA un-treatment (control) group. The expression levels of embryonic development-related genes (IGF2R, PCNA and CDH1) were higher (p < 0.05) in the LPA treatment group than in the control group. LPA significantly increased the numbers of total, inner cell mass and EdU (5-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine)-positive cells in porcine SCNT blastocysts compared to those seen in the control group. TUNEL assay showed that LPA significantly reduced the apoptosis rate in porcine SCNT-derived embryos; this was confirmed by decreases (p < 0.05) in the expression levels of pro-apoptotic genes, BAX and CASP3, and an increase (p < 0.05) in the expression level of the anti-apoptotic gene, BCL2L1. In addition, LPA significantly increased Oct4 expression at the gene and protein levels. Together, our data suggest that LPA improves the quality and development of porcine SCNT-derived embryos by reducing apoptosis and enhancing cell proliferation and pluripotency.
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11. Clinical efficacy of thalidomide for various genotypes of beta thalassemia
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Wei-jia Yang, Qing-ping Kang, Qian Zhou, Tao Lin, Xiao-min Gong, Cui-juan Huang, Min Dou, and Ying Lin
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Β-thalassemia ,Fetal hemoglobin ,Genotype ,Thalidomide ,Internal medicine ,RC31-1245 ,Genetics ,QH426-470 - Abstract
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of thalidomide across various genotype presentations of β-thalassemia so as to facilitate the early screening of thalidomide-sensitive thalassemia cases and to understand the impact of iron overload on thalidomide. Methods From our initial sample of 52 patients, we observed 48 patients with β-thalassemia for two years after administration of thalidomide. This cohort included 34 patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) and 14 patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT). We recorded the values of hemoglobin (Hb), fetal hemoglobin (HbF), and serum ferritin (SF) in the baseline period and at 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after enrollment, as well as the pre- and post-treatment blood transfusion volume in all 48 cases. According to the increase in Hb levels from baseline during the 6-month observation period, the response to thalidomide was divided into four levels: main response (MaR), minor response (MiR), slow response (SLR), and no response (NR). A decrease in serum ferritin levels compared to baseline was considered alleviation of iron overload. We calculated the overall response rate (ORR) as follows: ORR = MaR + MiR + SLR/number of observed cases. Results The ORR was 91.7% (44/48 cases), and 72.9% showed MaR (35/48 cases). Among the 34 patients with TDT, 21 patients (61.8%) were free of blood transfusion, and the remaining 13 patients still required blood transfusion, but their total blood transfusion volume reduced by 31.3% when compared to the baseline. We found a total of 33 cases with 10 combinations of advantageous genes, which included 5 cases with βCD41-42/βCD17 and 6 cases with βCD41-42/β-28. Based on the treatment outcomes among the 48 cases in the observation group, there were 33 cases in the MaR group and 15 cases in the SLR/NR group. There was a difference in HbF between the two groups at baseline (P = 0.041). There were significant differences between the two groups in Hb and HbF at the time points of 6 and 12 months, respectively (P
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12. Risk for Donor-Derived Syphilis after Kidney Transplantation, China, 2007–2022
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Saifu Yin, Lijuan Wu, Congke Liu, Zihao Jia, Jiapei Wu, Fan Zhang, Xianding Wang, Turun Song, and Tao Lin
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Syphilis ,donor-derived ,organ transplantation ,Treponema pallidum ,bacteria ,China ,Medicine ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
To evaluate the risk of acquiring syphilis from a donated kidney, we evaluated kidney transplantation pairs from West China Hospital, Sichuan, China, during 2007–2022. Donor-derived syphilis was rare. Risk may be higher if donors have active syphilis and may be reduced if recipients receive ceftriaxone.
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13. Impaired synaptic plasticity and decreased glutamatergic neuron excitability induced by SIRT1/BDNF downregulation in the hippocampal CA1 region are involved in postoperative cognitive dysfunction
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Wei-Feng Wu, Chen Chen, Jia-Tao Lin, Xin-Hao Jiao, Wei Dong, Jie Wan, Qiang Liu, Yong-Kang Qiu, Ao Sun, Yi-Qi Liu, Chun-Hui Jin, He Huang, Hui Zheng, Cheng-Hua Zhou, and Yu-Qing Wu
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SIRT1 ,Postoperative cognitive dysfunction ,General anesthesia ,Synaptic plasticity ,Hippocampus ,Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication after anesthesia/surgery, especially among elderly patients, and poses a significant threat to their postoperative quality of life and overall well-being. While it is widely accepted that elderly patients may experience POCD following anesthesia/surgery, the exact mechanism behind this phenomenon remains unclear. Several studies have indicated that the interaction between silent mating type information regulation 2 homologue 1 (SIRT1) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is crucial in controlling cognitive function and is strongly linked to neurodegenerative disorders. Hence, this research aims to explore how SIRT1/BDNF impacts cognitive decline caused by anesthesia/surgery in aged mice. Methods Open field test (OFT) was used to determine whether anesthesia/surgery affected the motor ability of mice, while the postoperative cognitive function of 18 months old mice was evaluated with Novel object recognition test (NORT), Object location test (OLT) and Fear condition test (FC). The expressions of SIRT1 and other molecules were analyzed by western blot and immunofluorescence staining. The hippocampal synaptic plasticity was detected by Golgi staining and Long-term potentiation (LTP). The effects of SIRT1 and BDNF overexpression as well as chemogenetic activation of glutamatergic neurons in hippocampal CA1 region of 18 months old vesicular glutamate transporter 1 (VGLUT1) mice on POCD were further investigated. Results The research results revealed that older mice exhibited cognitive impairment following intramedullary fixation of tibial fracture. Additionally, a notable decrease in the expression of SIRT1/BDNF and neuronal excitability in hippocampal CA1 glutamatergic neurons was observed. By increasing levels of SIRT1/BDNF or enhancing glutamatergic neuron excitability in the CA1 region, it was possible to effectively mitigate synaptic plasticity impairment and ameliorate postoperative cognitive dysfunction. Conclusions The decline in SIRT1/BDNF levels leading to changes in synaptic plasticity and neuronal excitability in older mice could be a significant factor contributing to cognitive impairment after anesthesia/surgery. Graphical Abstract
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14. Ion pair sites for efficient electrochemical extraction of uranium in real nuclear wastewater
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Tao Lin, Tao Chen, Chi Jiao, Haoyu Zhang, Kai Hou, Hongxiang Jin, Yan Liu, Wenkun Zhu, and Rong He
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Abstract Electrochemical uranium extraction from nuclear wastewater represents an emerging strategy for recycling uranium resources. However, in nuclear fuel production which generates the majority of uranium-containing nuclear wastewater, fluoride ion (F−) co-exists with uranyl (UO2 2+), resulting in the complex species of UO2Fx and thus decreasing extraction efficiency. Herein, we construct Tiδ+-PO4 3− ion pair extraction sites in Ti(OH)PO4 for efficient electrochemical uranium extraction in wastewater from nuclear fuel production. These sites selectively bind with UO2Fx through the combined Ti-F and multiple O-U-O bonds. In the uranium extraction, the uranium species undergo a crystalline transition from U3O7 to K3UO2F5. In real nuclear wastewater, the uranium is electrochemically extracted with a high efficiency of 99.6% and finally purified as uranium oxide powder, corresponding to an extraction capacity of 6829 mg g−1 without saturation. This work paves an efficient way for electrochemical uranium recycling in real wastewater of nuclear production.
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15. Urban functional area building carbon emission reduction driven by three-dimensional compact urban forms’ optimization
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Huanye He, Zhuoqun Zhao, Han Yan, Guoqin Zhang, Rui Jing, Mengran Zhou, Xian Wu, Tao Lin, and Hong Ye
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Building energy consumption ,Three-dimensional space compactness ,Urban functional area retrieve method ,Geographic detector ,Urban form optimization ,Ecology ,QH540-549.5 - Abstract
Previous optimization approaches with regard to the overall urban form can no longer meet the demand for accurately implementing building energy consumption carbon emission reduction at small spatial scales. This study constructed building energy consumption-oriented urban functional area division method using points of point-of-interest (POI), three-dimensional building and roadway data with urban functional areas as units. The method linked POI to buildings, using building volume as an auxiliary parameter to determine the functional attributes of blocks while taking into account the building operational energy consumption. The residential functional areas, commercial functional areas and industrial functional areas, which account for more than 90% of the total building operation energy consumption and the top three in terms of share, are selected as the analysis objects. Geographic detector was applied to analyze the mechanism of carbon metabolism in the compact spatial patterns of these three functional areas. The case study in Xiamen, China reveals that (1) Three-dimensional building compactness is an important factor influencing building energy consumption(normalized difference vegetation index q-value is 0.227); (2) the difference in energy consumption between different compactness classes in residential and commercial functional areas is significant, while not in industrial functional areas; (3) according to the three-dimensional building compactness optimization path of this study, the building operation energy consumption in central Xiamen City could be optimized to reduce by 7% in 2015. Based on the self-created building energy consumption-oriented functional area division method, it is concluded at the functional areas scale that different types of urban functional zones have different optimization methods for three-dimensional building compactness. Such optimization can save construction resources and achieve double carbon more effectively.
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16. One becomes three: An integrative morphological and molecular analysis of the windowpane oyster Placuna (Bivalvia: Pectinida) reveals new species
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Yi‐Tao Lin, Yi‐Xuan Li, Hai‐Xin Loke, Xiao Han, and Jian‐Wen Qiu
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Bivalvia ,capiz shell ,phylogeny ,Placunidae ,windowpane oyster ,Ecology ,QH540-549.5 - Abstract
Abstract For decades, many marine animals have been considered to exhibit cosmopolitan or transoceanic distribution. This situation is prevalent in Asia, where many species were collected and named by American or European experts in the 1700s to early 1900s. Using the windowpane oysters Placuna—a small genus of bivalves with five recognized species—we show that careful analysis is required to reassess the validity of these species. Currently, only two species of Placuna (P. placenta and P. ephippium) widely reported in the Indo‐Pacific region have been recorded from Chinese coastal waters. Here, we described two new species of Placuna from China. Placuna vitream sp. nov. can be distinguished from P. placenta by its larger ridge angle. Phylogenetic analysis using five gene fragments fully supported that P. vitream sp. nov. is a sister to the specimen from Singapore identified as P. placenta and more distant from other Placuna species with available molecular data. Besides, based on subfossil shells, we describe Placuna aestuaria sp. nov. that differs from its congeneric species by its broad hinge, medium ridge angle, and nearly straight ridges. Finally, we suggest a combination of hinge structure and ridge angle that can be used for identifying Placuna species and preparing a key to this genus. Our findings of two new species expand the diversity of Placuna and prompt reassessment of the many presumably widely distributed marine species in Asia.
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17. Global burden and health inequality of nutritional deficiencies from 1990 to 2019
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Yang Yu, Hui Li, Nan-xi Hu, Xiao-hua Wu, Xin-yi Huang, Hong-tao Lin, Kai-li Yu, and Jin-luan Li
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nutritional deficiencies ,Global Burden of Disease ,incidence ,prevalence ,DALYs ,mortality ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,TX341-641 - Abstract
IntroductionNutritional deficiencies (NDs) manifest in various forms and are widespread globally. However, a systematic evaluation of the epidemiology of NDs across all causes and age groups in different countries and regions has not been conducted.Materials and methodsThis study aimed to utilize data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study to assess the burden and trends of NDs, including their incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Additionally, the study evaluated health inequalities at global, regional, and national levels from 1990 to 2019.ResultIn 2019, the age-standardized incidence rate of NDs was 2,207.71 per 100,000 individuals (95% UI 1,863.04–2,604.67), and the age-standardized DALYs (ASR-DALYs) was 680.12 per 100,000 individuals (95% UI 507.21–894.89). Among the causes of NDs, dietary iron deficiency had the highest ASR-DALYs and exhibited minimal variation. Children under the age of 5 years faced the greatest risk of NDs. Sex disparity was evident, with males having lower rates than females. Although the gap in the burden of NDs between regions classified as poor and wealthy decreased, disparities persist.ConclusionThese findings provide critical insights for the development of global health strategies aimed at mitigating NDs and may guide policymakers in implementing effective and economically viable interventions.
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18. An engineering rock mass quality classification system for deep-buried hard rock tunnels
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Zhijue Wu, Longliang Wu, Tao Lin, and Wen-Jing Niu
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deep-buried hard rock tunnel ,rock mass quality classification ,microseismic monitoring ,rockburst intensity tendency index ,DHRT-RMR system ,Science - Abstract
Rockburst hazards occur sporadically after excavation of deep-buried hard rock tunnel. These failures in the surrounding rock masses are primarily induced by high ground stress, rendering conventional rock mass quality classification systems less applicable. This study discusses the limitations of existing rock mass quality classification systems when applied to deep-buried hard rock tunnels. A rockburst intensity tendency index, quantified through microseismic (MS) monitoring, is introduced and integrated into the RMR system, resulting in the development of an engineering rock mass quality classification system for deep-buried hard rock tunnels (DHRT-RMR). The development process involves: (i) selecting input parameters, including the rockburst intensity tendency index, and defining their weightings using the AHP; and (ii) establishing the DHRT-RMR system based on the principles of the RMR system. The rockburst intensity tendency index, DHRT-RMR system, and RMR system are then applied to two test sites selected from a tunnel in southwest China. Results indicate that the standalone use of RMR or the rockburst intensity tendency index is limited in engineering rock mass classification for deep-buried hard rock tunnels. However, the DHRT-RMR system can accurately assesses rock mass qualities in such tunnels.
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19. The biomechanical evaluation of metacarpal fractures fixation methods during finger movements: a finite element study
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Mingrui Liu, Lincong Luo, Tao Lin, Xiaoyu Lv, Manoj Kumar Vashisth, Jiaying Li, Jianlin Shen, Lin Xu, and Wenhua Huang
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oblique metacarpal shaft fracture ,finite element analysis ,dorsal plate ,intramedullary nail ,Kirschner wire ,screw ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
ObjectiveThis study used finite element analysis to simulate four commonly used fixation methods for metacarpal shaft oblique fractures during finger motion and evaluate their biomechanical performance. The aim was to provide evidence for clinically selecting the optimal fixation method, guiding early rehabilitation treatment, and reducing the risk of complications.MethodsFinite element analysis simulated dynamic proximal phalanx motion (60° flexion, 20° extension, 20° adduction, and 20° abduction). We analysed stress, displacement, and distributions for dorsal plates, intramedullary nails, Kirschner wire, and screw fixation methods.ResultsAt 60° of finger flexion and 20° of abduction, plate fixation demonstrated greater stability and minimal displacement, with a peak displacement of 0.19 mm; however, it showed higher stress levels in all motion states, increasing the risk of failure. The stability of the intramedullary nail was similar to that of the dorsal plate, with a maximum displacement difference of 0.04 mm, and it performed better than the dorsal plate during adduction of 20°. Kirschner wire showed the highest stress levels of 81.6 Mpa during finger flexion of 60°, indicating a greater risk of failure and unstable displacement. Screws had lower stress levels in all finger motion states, reducing the risk of failure, but had poorer stability. Stress and displacement distributions showed that the dorsal plate, intramedullary nail, and Kirschner wire mainly bore stress on the implants, concentrating near the fracture line and the proximal metacarpal. In contrast, the screws partially bore stress in the screw group. The anterior end of the metacarpal mainly hosted the maximum displacement.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that under simulated finger motion states, the dorsal plate fixation method provides the best stability in most cases, especially during finger flexion and abduction. However, high stress levels also indicate a higher risk of failure. The intramedullary nail is similar to the dorsal plate in stability and performs better in certain motion states. Kirschner wire exhibits the highest risk of failure during flexion. Although screws have poorer stability in some motion states, they offer a lower risk of failure. These findings provide important reference and surgical selection strategies for treating metacarpal fractures.
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20. Effectiveness analysis of deceleration capacity and traditional heart rate variability in diagnosing vasovagal syncope
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Yongzhe Guo, Tao Lin, Nanyu Lin, and Huizhong Lin
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DC ,HRV ,SDNN ,TTT ,VVS ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
BackgroundVasovagal syncope (VVS) is a prevalent medical condition with a lack of efficient methods for its detection.AimThis study aimed to explore an objective clinical indicator in diagnosing VVS.MethodsThe retrospective analysis involved clinical data of 243 syncope patients from 1 June 2020 to 31 July 2023. Among them, 108 patients had a negative result in the tilt test (TTT), while the remaining 135 patients had a positive result in the TTT. Relevant statistical methods were utilized to examine the correlation between VVS and different indicators of heart rate variability.ResultsAfter screening, 354 patients being considered for VVS were evaluated, resulting in a final sample size of 243. Sex, age, deceleration capacity (DC), and standard deviation of all normal-to-normal intervals (SDNNs) were the variables that showed statistical significance between the TTT(−) group and the TTT(+) group. Independent risk factors identified by multivariate logistic regression were DC [odds ratio (OR) 1.710, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.388–2.106, P
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21. Protocol for measuring the effects of an inhibitory signal associated with danger on honey bee dopamine levels
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Shihao Dong, Gaoying Gu, Tao Lin, Ziqi Wang, Jianjun Li, Ken Tan, and James C. Nieh
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Environmental sciences ,Evolutionary biology ,Model Organisms ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 - Abstract
Summary: The stop signal is produced in response to negative experiences at the food source and inhibits honey bee (Apis mellifera) waggle dancing. Here, we present a protocol for measuring the effects of an inhibitory signal associated with danger on honey bee dopamine levels. We describe steps for observing honey bee colonies, training them with artificial nectar, and simulating hornet attacks. We then detail procedures for recording waggle dancing and stop signals and measuring brain dopamine levels during different treatments.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Dong et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
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22. Porcine skeletal muscle typing in histochemical and in-situ RT-PCR analysis
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Tao Lin, Zhun Liu, Fawen Dai, Hechuan Wang, and Jianjun Zuo
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Pigs ,Muscle fiber classification ,Enzyme histochemistry ,In-situ RT-PCR ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Currently, there are plenty of histochemical methods to classify pig muscle fibers, which confused the naming and classification of muscle fibers. This study aims to analyze the difference and correlation of 6 different histochemical methods and select the most suitable method for muscle fiber classification at the molecular and histomological levels by in-situ RT-PCR and enzyme histochemical methods. Muscle fiber samples, including psoas (PM), semitendinosus (SM) and trapezius muscle (TM), were collected from Large Spotted (LS), Lantang (LT) and Landrace (LR) pigs at their market-ages (LS at 150 d, LT at 210 d, and LR at 150 d). 6 kinds of histochemical methods combining actomyosin adenosine triphosphatase (AM-ATPase) with succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) enzyme were conducted to differentiate fiber types. 2 types of fibers (I and II) were differentiated by acid 2-fibre (2-AC) or alkaline 2-fibre classification(2-AL), 3 types of fibers (βR, αR and αW) by 3-AC or 3-AL, and 4 types of fibers (I, IIa, IIx and IIb) by 4-AC, or 4-AL. Results showed that AC and AL muscle-fiber classification were consistent in reflecting the characteristics of muscle fibers(P > 0.05), but the color of each muscle fiber type was just opposite. AC methods may be superior to AL methods because of their clear staining background, the sensitivity to staining condition. But there were breed differences and tissue specificity in the optimal preincubation condition. The optimal acid preincubation condition for classifying muscle fibers was pH4.30 for LT, while pH 4.35 for the LS and LR pigs. Meanwhile the optimal acid preincubation condition was pH4.35 for PM, while pH4.40 for TM or SM. For further selection from 2, 3, 4-AC, in-situ RT-PCR was applied to detect the mRNA distribution of myosin heavy chain I (MyHC-I). By combining in-situ PCR with enzyme histochemistry methods, MyHC-I gene and its product – Type I fibrocytes were directly located in cells at both molecular level and morphological level. Compared with the cross-sectional area (CSA) of different muscle fibers (i.e. I, II, βR, αR, αW, IIa, IIx and IIb) identified by enzyme histochemistry, it was found that the CSAs with stronger mRNA expression signal of MyHC-Ⅰ were closer to those of the Type I muscle fiber measured by 4-AC enzyme histochemistry (P > 0.05). Therefore, 4-AC may be considered as the most proper muscle typing method to study muscle fiber typing as well as meat quality. And the combination of in-situ RT-PCR and histochemistry may help better understand porcine muscle fiber characteristics and meat quality in pigs.
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23. TP53 and EGFR amplification are negative predictors of overall survival in patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastases
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Tao Lin, Xusheng Tang, Wanli Yang, Hainan Yang, Zhaoming Zhou, Zhijie Chen, Yongqin Zeng, Weiping Hong, Minting Ye, Linbo Cai, Da Liu, Minying Li, and Lei Wen
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Non-small cell lung cancer ,Brain metastases ,TP53 ,EGFR amplification ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Background: The discovery of driver genes such as EGFR, KRAS, and ALK, has dramatically shifted treatment patterns in patients harboring these oncogenes. However, dissemination into the central nervous system (CNS) is a severe complication. In addition, the particular anatomical structure of the CNS has made it difficult to obtain tissue specimens from brain metastases (BM) to generate a gene map, as such, potential predictive markers for survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and BM (NSCLC-BM) remain unclear. Methods: Data from 28 patients diagnosed with NSCLC-BM between June 2019 and May 2021 at Guangdong Sanjiu Brain Hospital (Guangzhou, China), were reviewed. Targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) of a 168 cancer-related gene panel was available for surgically resected brain tissues from all patients. In addition, molecular characteristics and overall survival (OS) were analyzed to determine potential predictive markers. Results: Among patients with NSCLC-BM, NGS revealed that TP53 was the most frequent mutation (61 %), with a detection rate of 39 %, closely by EGFR amplification. Additionally, CDKN2A, MYC, LRP1B, and RNF43 were frequently observed (18 %). The median OS was significantly shorter in the TP53 mutation group than in the wildtype group (14 versus undefined months, p = 0.014). Similar results were also found in the genetic alteration of EGFR amplification, suggesting that EGFR amplification was associated with worse OS (14 vs. 24 months, p = 0.039). Interestingly, NGS revealed that gene alternations such as TP53, EGFR amplification, and CDKN2A, tended to coexist and such a co-alteration panel indicated worse clinical outcomes (median OS, 5 months). In addition, the detection rate of negative survival genes, including TP53 or EGFR amplification, was much higher in tumor tissues than in plasma samples, indicating the limited predictive value of matched PLA samples. Conclusions: Gene signatures, such as TP53 or EGFR amplification, were associated with worse survival in patients diagnosed with NSCLC-BM. These valuable findings may shed light on new strategies for the prognostic assessment of specific patient groups.
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24. Analysis of citrus production efficiency and inter-provincial variability in China under the constraints of non-point source pollution
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Chun-tao LIN, Mingxin Wang, and Bao-cai SU
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production efficiency ,non-point pollution ,inter-provincial variability ,data envelopment analysis ,Agriculture ,Agriculture (General) ,S1-972 - Abstract
ABSTRACT: Globally, China is one of the primary citrus producers. This study provided a theoretical reference for sustainable production in the citrus industry in China by measuring citrus production efficiency under non-point source pollution and analyzing inter-provincial variability. In this study, non-radio logical and non-angled data envelopment analysis models were used in seven provinces during 2006-2018 based on non-desired outputs. The temporal and spatial characteristics were analyzed to determine the factors that cause efficiency losses. Results indicated that the citrus production efficiency had a general w-type trend with high inter-provincial variability, where the highest and lowest production efficiencies occurred in Hubei Province and Guangdong Province, respectively. In the past four years, a redundancy in labor and fertilizer inputs was also observed in Guangdong and Fujian, respectively. The shrinkable proportion of each factor input in the seven provinces was zero. An increase in citrus yield per hectare was recorded, in which the highest was in Guangdong. In each province, high emissions of total nitrogen and phosphorus generally caused the decrease in citrus production efficiency.
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25. UBXN3B is crucial for B lymphopoiesisResearch in context
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Tingting Geng, Duomeng Yang, Tao Lin, Andrew G. Harrison, Binsheng Wang, Ziming Cao, Blake Torrance, Zhichao Fan, Kepeng Wang, Yanlin Wang, Long Yang, Laura Haynes, Gong Cheng, Anthony T. Vella, Richard A. Flavell, Joao P. Pereira, Erol Fikrig, and Penghua Wang
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UBXN ,Haematopoiesis ,Lymphopoiesis ,B cell ,COVID-19 ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Summary: Background: The ubiquitin regulatory X (UBX) domain-containing proteins (UBXNs) are putative adaptors for ubiquitin ligases and valosin-containing protein; however, their in vivo physiological functions remain poorly characterised. We recently showed that UBXN3B is essential for activating innate immunity to DNA viruses and controlling DNA/RNA virus infection. Herein, we investigate its role in adaptive immunity. Methods: We evaluated the antibody responses to multiple viruses and pathogenesis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza in tamoxifen-inducible global and constitutive B cell-specific Ubxn3b knockout mice; quantified various immune populations, B lineage progenitors/precursors, B cell receptor (BCR) signalling and apoptosis by flow cytometry, immunoblotting and immunofluorescence microscopy. We also performed bone marrow transfer, single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing. Findings: Both global and B cell-specific Ubxn3b knockout mice present a marked reduction in small precursor B-II (>60%), immature (>70%) and mature B (>95%) cell numbers. Transfer of wildtype bone marrow to irradiated global Ubxn3b knockouts restores normal B lymphopoiesis, while reverse transplantation does not. The mature B population shrinks rapidly with apoptosis and higher pro and activated caspase-3 protein levels were observed following induction of Ubxn3b knockout. Mechanistically, Ubxn3b deficiency leads to impaired pre-BCR signalling and cell cycle arrest. Ubxn3b knockout mice are highly vulnerable to respiratory viruses, with increased viral loads and prolonged immunopathology in the lung, and reduced production of virus-specific IgM/IgG. Interpretation: UBXN3B is essential for B lymphopoiesis by maintaining constitutive pre-BCR signalling and cell survival in a cell-intrinsic manner. Funding: United States National Institutes of Health grants, R01AI132526 and R21AI155820.
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26. Electronic properties tailoring of th-XN (X = B, al) by surface functionalization
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Yajie Zhu, Ying Yang, Na Zhu, Chen Wang, Xihao Peng, Tao Lin, and Li He
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Boron nitride ,Aluminum nitride ,Surface functionalization ,Two-dimensional ,Semiconductor ,Industrial electrochemistry ,TP250-261 - Abstract
Hydrogenation and fluorination is a significant method to tune the electronic properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials. This paper theoretically predicted and analyzed the effects and regulatory mechanisms of surface functionalization on the electronic properties of 2D semiconductor tetrahex Boron/Aluminium Nitride (th-BN/th-AlN). The density-functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed to study various trends of band structure, effective mass, and work function. The results show that the electronic properties of 2D th-BN/th-AlN are susceptible to the surface adsorption atom species and coverage. Interconversions between semiconductor and metal properties or indirect and direct band structures in 2D th-XN (X = B, Al) can be realized by hydrogen and fluorine surface adsorption. The band gap expands and the work function decreases after H atom is adsorbed on the surface, while the band gap first increases and then decreases and the work function expands after F is adsorbed on the surface. After functionalization, the effective mass of the hole will be reduced to even lighter than that of an electron in certain directions. The change mechanisms of electronic properties in th-BN/AlN is surface adsorbed atoms will cause sp2-hybridized atoms to turn into sp3-hybridized atoms, which leads to the polarized double bonds between adjacent atoms becoming a single σ bond. The chemical bond changing will result in the band near the Fermi level gradually disappearing.
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27. OMMS: Multiple Control based Adaptive 360° Video Streaming.
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Ruisi Xu, Chenyu Liu, Mengqi Hu, Size Qian, Yuan Zhang 0013, and Tao Lin 0001
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28. IS-NEAR: Implicit Semantic Neural Engine and Multi-Sensor Data Rendering With 3D Global Feature.
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Tiecheng Sun, Wei Zhang, Xingliang Dong, and Tao Lin
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29. Optimization of Shared Energy Storage Capacity for Multi-microgrid Operation with Flexible Loads and Economic Dispatch
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Zhao, Jinshan, Tao, Lin, Zhao, Weilun, Sun, Hexun, Sun, Hexu, editor, Pei, Wei, editor, Dong, Yan, editor, Yu, Hongmei, editor, and You, Shi, editor
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30. InSAR mining subsidence basin detection method based on DBD-Net
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Tao LI, Yingjie ZOU, Hongdong FAN, and Tao LIN
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insar ,convolutional neural network ,mining subsidence ,deformation detection ,dbd-net ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
At present, the detection of mining subsidence basins by interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) mainly relies on underground mining data or human visual interpretation. To solve this problem, this paper proposes a deformation basin detection network (DBD-Net) for large-scale InSAR interferograms. At the same time, in order to train the network, a sample database of mining subsidence basins is established by using real differential interferogram data and simulated interferogram data. In Shendong Mining Area and Yanzhou Mining Area, three differential interference images with different time baselines were selected to verify the network performance. The results show that the detection accuracy of deformation basin detection network (DBD-Net) in large-scale InSAR interferograms for mining subsidence basins is 81.87%. Most of the missed and false detection areas are areas with serious noise pollution and unclear characteristics.
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31. Effect of pretransplant sarcopenia on patient and graft outcomes in solid organ transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Yue Li, Jie Chen, Yangming Tang, Tao Lin, and Turun Song
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Solid organ transplantation ,Sarcopenia ,Muscle mass ,Prognosis ,Systematic review ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
The relationship between sarcopenia and prognosis in solid organ transplantation recipients (SOTr) remains unverified. We aimed to quantify the prevalence of pretransplant sarcopenia and its effect on patient and graft survival in SOTr. We used PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Web of Science to search relevant studies published in English (from inception to December 31, 2021). Prospective and retrospective cohort studies that reported the prevalence of sarcopenia before transplant or the association between sarcopenia and clinical outcomes in SOTr were included. Primary outcomes were the prevalence of sarcopenia and its impact on patient and graft survival. Secondary outcomes included perioperative complications, acute rejection, length of hospital stay, length of intensive care unit stay (ICU LOS) and early readmission. Thirty-nine studies involving 5792 patients were included. Pooled prevalence of sarcopenia amongst SOTr candidates was 40 % (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 34%–47 % and I2 = 97 %). Sarcopenia was associated with increased risk of death (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.87, 95 % CI: 1.46–2.41 and I2 = 60 %), poor graft survival (HR = 1.71, 95 % CI: 1.16–2.54 and I2 = 57 %) and increased liver graft loss (HR = 1.43, 95 % CI: 1.03–1.99 and I2 = 38 %). Patients with sarcopenia demonstrated increased incidence of perioperative complications (risk ratio [RR] = 1.34, 95 % CI: 1.17–1.53 and I2 = 40 %), long ICU LOS (mean difference = 2.31 days, 95 % CI: 0.58–4.04 and I2 = 97 %) and decreased risk of acute rejection (RR = 0.61, 95 % CI: 0.42–0.89 and I2 = 0 %). In Conclusion, sarcopenia is prevalent in SOTr candidates and associated with death and graft loss. Identifying sarcopenia before transplantation and intervening may improve long-term outcomes.
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32. Activation of Piezo1 increases the sensitivity of breast cancer to hyperthermia therapy
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Wang Shao-kang, Zhang Xiao-ting, Jiang Xuan-yao, Geng Bi-jiang, Qing Tao-lin, Li Lei, Chen Yun, Li Jin-feng, Zhang Xiao-fang, Xu Shuo-gui, Zhu Jiang-bo, Zhu Yu-ping, Wang Mei-tang, and Chen Ji-kuai
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) of nanomaterials is an emerging novel therapeutic strategy for breast cancer. However, there exists an urgent need for appropriate strategies to enhance the antitumor efficacy of PTT and minimize damage to surrounding normal tissues. Piezo1 might be a promising novel photothermal therapeutic target for breast cancer. This study aims to explore the potential role of Piezo1 activation in the hyperthermia therapy of breast cancer cells and investigate the underlying mechanisms. Results showed that the specific agonist of Piezo1 ion channel (Yoda1) aggravated the cell death of breast cancer cells triggered by heat stress in vitro. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was significantly increased following heat stress, and Yoda1 exacerbated the rise in ROS release. GSK2795039, an inhibitor of NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2), reversed the Yoda1-mediated aggravation of cellular injury and ROS generation after heat stress. The in vivo experiments demonstrate the well photothermal conversion efficiency of TiCN under the 1,064 nm laser irradiation, and Yoda1 increases the sensitivity of breast tumors to PTT in the presence of TiCN. Our study reveals that Piezo1 activation might serve as a photothermal sensitizer for PTT, which may develop as a promising therapeutic strategy for breast cancer.
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33. Human milk oligosaccharides and the association with microbiota in colostrum: a pilot study
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Sun, Wen, Tao, Lin, Qian, Chen, Xue, Peipei, Tong, Xiankun, Yang, Li, Lu, Fang, Wan, Hua, and Tao, Yingna
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34. Identification and experimental validation of programmed cell death- and mitochondria-associated biomarkers in osteoporosis and immune microenvironment
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Xiu Yang, Zheng-Chao Zhang, Yun-Nan Lu, Han-Lin Chen, Hong-Shen Wang, Tao Lin, Qing-Quan Chen, Jin-Shui Chen, and Wu-Bing He
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osteoporosis ,programmed cell death ,mitochondria ,nomogram ,machine learning ,Genetics ,QH426-470 - Abstract
Background: Prior research has demonstrated that programmed cell death (PCD) and mitochondria assume pivotal roles in controlling cellular metabolism and maintaining bone cell equilibrium. Nonetheless, the comprehensive elucidation of their mode of operation in osteoporosis (OP) warrants further investigation. Therefore, this study aimed at analyzing the role of genes associated with PCD (PCD-RGs) and mitochondria (mortality factor-related genes; MRGs) in OP.Methods: Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified by subjecting the GSE56815 dataset obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database to differential expression analysis and comparing OP patients with healthy individuals. The genes of interest were ascertained through the intersection of DEGs, MRGs, and PCD-RGs; these genes were filtered using machine learning methodologies to discover potential biomarkers. The prospective biomarkers displaying uniform patterns and statistically meaningful variances were identified by evaluating their levels in the GSE56815 dataset and conducting quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction-based assessments. Moreover, the functional mechanisms of these biomarkers were further delineated by constructing a nomogram, which conducted gene set enrichment analysis, explored immune infiltration, generated regulatory networks, predicted drug responses, and performed molecular docking analyses.Results: Eighteen candidate genes were documented contingent upon the intersection between 2,354 DEGs, 1,136 MRGs, and 1,548 PCD-RGs. The biomarkers DAP3, BIK, and ACAA2 were upregulated in OP and were linked to oxidative phosphorylation. Furthermore, the predictive ability of the nomogram designed based on the OP biomarkers exhibited a certain degree of accuracy. Correlation analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between CD56dim natural killer cells and ACAA2 and a significant negative correlation between central memory CD4+ T cells and DAP3. DAP3, BIK, and ACAA2 were regulated by multiple factors; specifically, SETDB1 and ZNF281 modulated ACAA2 and DAP3, whereas TP63 and TFAP2C governed DAP3 and BIK. Additionally, a stable binding force was observed between the drugs (estradiol, valproic acid, and CGP52608) and the biomarkers.Conclusion: This investigation evidenced that the biomarkers DAP3, BIK, and ACAA2 are associated with PCD and mitochondria in OP, potentially facilitate the diagnosis of OP in clinical settings.
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35. Evaluation of a novel vaginal cells self‐sampling device for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening: A clinical trial assessing reliability and acceptability
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Chung‐Yao Yang, Ting‐Chang Chang, Hung‐Hsueh Chou, Angel Chao, Shih‐Tien Hsu, Yu‐Hsiang Shih, Huei‐Jean Huang, Cheng‐Tao Lin, Min‐Yu Chen, Lou Sun, Kuan‐Gen Huang, Kai‐Yun Wu, Wu‐Chiao Hsieh, Yi‐Ting Huang, Liang‐Hsuan Chen, Chien‐Hsing Lu, Hao Lin, and Chao‐Min Cheng
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acceptability ,cervical cancer screening ,HPV testing ,reliability ,self‐sampling ,Chemical engineering ,TP155-156 ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Abstract Cervical cancer is a significant public health concern, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries where resources for prevention and treatment are limited. Routine screening, such as the Papanicolaou test (Pap smears) and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, plays a crucial role in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. However, the participation rate in cervical cancer screening programs remains below optimal levels due to various factors. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and acceptability of the HygeiaTouch Self Sampling Kit for Women in collecting vaginal samples for HPV typing, comparing the results with samples collected by physicians. The study included 1210 women aged 21–65 from three medical centers in Taiwan. The findings indicated that the self‐sampling kit was as effective as physician‐collected specimens in terms of obtaining valid samples and identifying HPV. The agreement between the two methods was 88%, with a κ value of 0.75. Furthermore, the study assessed the mechanical characteristics of the self‐sampling applicator through tensile, bending, and torque tests, and determined that it was safe for intravaginal use. Additionally, the study evaluated the safety and satisfaction of self‐sampling and found a low rate of adverse events (0.7%) and high levels of satisfaction (over 90%) among participants. Overall, we demonstrated that the HygeiaTouch Self Sampling Kit for Women is a reliable and acceptable device for HPV testing and cervical screening, providing a convenient, safe, and effective alternative for women.
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36. Bamboo fiber improves piglet growth performance by regulating the microbial composition of lactating sows and their offspring piglets
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Fawen Dai, Tao Lin, Muqu Jin, Xia Huang, Lu Wang, Jing Ma, Hang Yu, Xianlin Fan, Xiang Nong, and Jianjun Zuo
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bamboo powder ,lactating sows ,feed intake ,weaning litter weight ,fecal microflora ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
IntroductionFeeding bamboo powder is a kind of fiber raw material mainly composed of insoluble dietary fiber (IDF). In this study, IDF-based rice husk meal and feeding bamboo powder were used to compare the effects of bamboo fiber on fecal microflora and the performance of lactating sows and their offspring piglets.MethodsThirty healthy crossbred gilts (Yorkshire × Landrace) at day 105 of gestation were randomly allocated into three groups: CON, TRE1 supplemented with 2% BBF1 (feeding bamboo powder), and TRE2 supplemented with 2% BBF2 (99% feeding bamboo powder +1% bamboo fiber polymer material). The reproductive performance, serum indexes, and fecal microbiota of sows and piglets were analyzed. The results showed that, compared with CON, the average feed intake of sows in TRE1 during the second week of lactation was significantly increased by 21.96% (p
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37. Sketch2Wireframe: an automatic framework for transforming hand-drawn sketches to digital wireframes in UI design.
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Xudong Liang and Tao Lin
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38. Networked Time-series Prediction with Incomplete Data via Generative Adversarial Network.
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Yichen Zhu, Bo Jiang 0003, Haiming Jin, Mengtian Zhang, Feng Gao, Jianqiang Huang, Tao Lin 0001, and Xinbing Wang
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39. Variational Data Assimilation and its Decoupled Iterative Numerical Algorithms for Stokes-Darcy Model.
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Xuejian Li, Wei Gong 0005, Xiaoming He, and Tao Lin 0003
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40. To Distill or Not to Distill: Toward Fast, Accurate, and Communication-Efficient Federated Distillation Learning.
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Yuan Zhang 0013, Wenlong Zhang, Lingjun Pu, Tao Lin 0001, and Jinyao Yan
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41. Collect Spatiotemporally Correlated Data in IoT Networks With an Energy-Constrained UAV.
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Wenzheng Xu, Heng Shao, Qunli Shen, Jian Peng 0002, Wen Huang 0002, Weifa Liang, Tang Liu 0001, Xin-Wei Yao 0001, Tao Lin, and Sajal K. Das 0001
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42. Gravity and Magnetic Data Inversion With Random Projection.
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Shuai Zhou, Hong-Fa Jia, Tao Lin, Zhaofa Zeng, Yan-Gang Wu, and Jian Jiao
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43. 3-D Gravity and Magnetic Joint Inversion Based on Deep Learning Combined With Measurement Data Constraint.
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Jian Jiao, Siyuan Dong, Shuai Zhou, Zhaofa Zeng, and Tao Lin
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44. A 23.6-46.5 GHz LNA with 3 dB NF and 24 dB Gain Tuning Range in 28-nm CMOS Technology.
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Hai-Tao Lin, Li Gao, Hui-Yang Li, Jin-Xu Xu, and Xiu Yin Zhang
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45. Retina-U: A Two-Level Real-Time Analytics Framework for UHD Live Video Streaming.
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Wei Zhang, Yunpeng Jing, Yuan Zhang 0013, Tao Lin 0001, and Jinyao Yan
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46. Deep Curriculum Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive 360° Video Streaming With Two-Stage Training.
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Yuhong Xie, Yuan Zhang 0013, and Tao Lin 0001
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47. GCOTSC: Green Coding Techniques for Online Teaching Screen Content Implemented in AVS3.
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Liping Zhao 0005, Zhuge Yan, Zehao Wang, Xu Wang, Keli Hu, Huawen Liu, and Tao Lin 0005
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48. Modular Multi-Level Replanning TAMP Framework for Dynamic Environment.
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Tao Lin, Chengfei Yue, Ziran Liu, and Xibin Cao
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49. Acinetobacter baumannii biofilm was inhibited by tryptanthrin through disrupting its different stages and genes expression
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Tingting Guo, Na Zhou, Liying Yang, Zichen Wang, Changchao Huan, Tao Lin, Guangyu Bao, Jian Hu, and Guocai Li
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Summary: Biofilm formation plays a significant role in antibiotic resistance, necessitating the search for alternative therapies against biofilm-associated infections. This study demonstrates that 20 μg/mL tryptanthrin can hinder biofilm formation above 50% in various A. baumannii strains. Tryptanthrin impacts various stages of biofilm formation, including the inhibition of surface motility and eDNA release in A. baumannii, as well as an increase in its sensitivity to H202. RT-qPCR analysis reveals that tryptanthrin significantly decreases the expression of the following genes: abaI (19.07%), abaR (33.47%), bfmR (43.41%), csuA/B (64.16%), csuE (50.20%), ompA (67.93%), and katE (72.53%), which are related to biofilm formation and quorum sensing. Furthermore, tryptanthrin is relatively safe and can reduce the virulence of A. baumannii in a Galleria mellonella infection model. Overall, our study demonstrates the potential of tryptanthrin in controlling biofilm formation and virulence of A. baumannii by disrupting different stages of biofilm formation and intercellular signaling communication.
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50. Incorporating suburban cropland into urban green infrastructure: A perspective of nature-based solutions in China
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Tao Lin, Jiayu Cai, Hongkai Geng, Yicheng Zheng, Zhiwei Zeng, and Yunkai Zheng
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Suburban cropland ,Green infrastructure (GI) ,Nature Based Solutions (NbS) ,Green exposure ,China ,Environmental sciences ,GE1-350 - Abstract
Urban green infrastructure (GI) addresses human social development issues and challenges through urban green space ecosystem services. However, the ecosystem service functions of suburban cropland, especially regulating services and cultural services, have been seriously underestimated. The distribution of green spaces and suburban cropland varies in different regions of China, as well as their potential development methods. This article examines the potential of integrating suburban cropland into urban green infrastructure, offering a perspective on nature-based solutions in China. We divided the suburban cropland in China into three parts: peri‑suburban, mid-suburban, and outer-suburban by the concept of 15-minute living circle based on different travel modes of people. Based on statistical yearbook data, satellite remote sensing images and the fragstats 4.2 programme, a quantitative analysis was conducted on the spatial distribution, landscape pattern and social development of suburban farmland and green space in four cities. Then, the potential for improving the exposure level of suburban cropland after incorporating suburban cropland into urban green infrastructure was quantified and compared. Finally, we explored the potential development of the three kinds of suburban cropland as green infrastructure based on the concept of NbS. We found the spatial pattern of cropland and green space in the mid-suburban is greatly affected by regional geographical conditions, the green exposure level, i.e., green space availability indicators, in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Xi'an increased by 83 %, 300 %, 24 %, and 612 %, respectively, after incorporating suburban cropland into urban green infrastructure. The potential development models for suburban cropland should be based on NbS and China's national conditions: peri‑suburban cropland should be fully utilized for cultural and social functions, the mid-suburban cropland should focus on multifunctional utilization of cropland, and the outer-suburban is prioritized for ecological functions. Our study provides scientific insights for deep exploration of the functions of suburban cropland in China.
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