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2. Carrier-phonon decoupling in perovskite thermoelectrics via entropy engineering
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Yunpeng Zheng, Qinghua Zhang, Caijuan Shi, Zhifang Zhou, Yang Lu, Jian Han, Hetian Chen, Yunpeng Ma, Yujun Zhang, Changpeng Lin, Wei Xu, Weigang Ma, Qian Li, Yueyang Yang, Bin Wei, Bingbing Yang, Mingchu Zou, Wenyu Zhang, Chang Liu, Lvye Dou, Dongliang Yang, Jin-Le Lan, Di Yi, Xing Zhang, Lin Gu, Ce-Wen Nan, and Yuan-Hua Lin
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Abstract Thermoelectrics converting heat and electricity directly attract broad attentions. To enhance the thermoelectric figure of merit, zT, one of the key points is to decouple the carrier-phonon transport. Here, we propose an entropy engineering strategy to realize the carrier-phonon decoupling in the typical SrTiO3-based perovskite thermoelectrics. By high-entropy design, the lattice thermal conductivity could be reduced nearly to the amorphous limit, 1.25 W m−1 K−1. Simultaneously, entropy engineering can tune the Ti displacement, improving the weighted mobility to 65 cm2 V−1 s−1. Such carrier-phonon decoupling behaviors enable the greatly enhanced μ W/κ L of ~5.2 × 103 cm3 K J−1 V−1. The measured maximum zT of 0.24 at 488 K and the estimated zT of ~0.8 at 1173 K in (Sr0.2Ba0.2Ca0.2Pb0.2La0.2)TiO3 film are among the best of n-type thermoelectric oxides. These results reveal that the entropy engineering may be a promising strategy to decouple the carrier-phonon transport and achieve higher zT in thermoelectrics.
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3. Associations between different insulin resistance indices and the risk of all-cause mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients
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Guowen Zhao, Sijia Shang, Na Tian, Xiaojiang Zhan, Fenfen Peng, Xiaoyang Wang, Yueqiang Wen, Qingdong Xu, Xiaoran Feng, Xingming Tang, Xianfeng Wu, Qian Zhou, Yuanyuan Yang, Xing Zhang, and Ning Su
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Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases ,RC620-627 - Abstract
Abstract Background Insulin resistance (IR) is prevalent in individuals undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) and is related to increased susceptibility to coronary artery disease and initial peritonitis. In recent investigations, correlations have been found between indices of IR and the incidence of all-cause mortality in various populations. However, such correlations have not been detected among individuals undergoing PD. Hence, the present study’s aim was to explore the connections between IR indices and the incidence of all-cause mortality in PD patients. Methods Peritoneal dialysis patients (n = 1736) were recruited from multiple PD centres between January 2010 and December 2021. Cox proportional hazards and restricted cubic spline regression models were used to evaluate the connections between the triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index, triglyceride–glucose/body mass index (TyG–BMI), and triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio and the occurrence of all-cause mortality. All three IR indices were integrated into the same model to assess the predictive stability. Furthermore, a forest plot was employed to display the findings of the subgroup analysis of PD patients. Results Overall, 378 mortality events were recorded during a median follow-up time of 2098 days. Among PD patients, a higher TyG index, TyG–BMI, and TG/HDL-C ratio were identified as independent risk factors for all-cause mortality according to Cox proportional hazards analyses (hazard ratio (HR) 1.588, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.261–2.000; HR 1.428, 95% CI 1.067–1.910; HR 1.431, 95% CI 1.105–1.853, respectively). In a model integrating the three IR indices, the TyG index showed the highest predictive stability. According to the forest plot for the TyG index, no significant interactions were observed among the subgroups. Conclusion Significant associations were found between the TyG index, TyG–BMI, and TG/HDL-C ratio and the incidence of all-cause mortality among PD patients. The TyG index may be the most stable of the three surrogate IR markers. Finally, a correlation was identified between IR and the risk of all-cause mortality in patients undergoing PD.
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4. A phase II clinical trial of toripalimab in advanced solid tumors with polymerase epsilon/polymerase delta (POLE/POLD1) mutation
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Ying Jin, Run-Jie Huang, Wen-Long Guan, Zhi-Qiang Wang, Zong-Jiong Mai, Yu-Hong Li, Jian Xiao, Xing Zhang, Qi Zhao, Shi-Fu Chen, Ming Liu, Yan-Xia Shi, Feng Wang, and Rui-Hua Xu
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Medicine ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Abstract Patients carrying mutations in polymerase epsilon/polymerase delta have shown positive responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Yet, prospective trials exploring the efficacy in those with polymerase epsilon/polymerase delta mutations are still lacking. A phase II clinical trial was initiated to evaluate the efficacy of toripalimab, a humanized IgG4K monoclonal antibody to human PD-1, in patients with advanced solid tumors with unselected polymerase epsilon/polymerase delta mutations but without microsatellite instability-high. A total of 15 patients were enrolled, 14 of whom were assessed for treatment efficacy. There was a 21.4% overall response rate, with a disease control rate of 57.1%. The median overall survival and median progression-free survival were 17.9 (95% CI 13.5-not reach) months and 2.5 (95% CI 1.4-not reach) months, respectively. For patients with exonuclease domain mutations, the objective response rate was 66.7% (2/3), with a disease control rate of 66.7% (2/3). For those with non-exonuclease domain mutations, the rates were 9.1% (1/11) and 54.5% (6/11), respectively. Notably, patients with PBRM1 gene mutations exhibited a high response rate to toripalimab at 75.0% (3/4). This study showed that neither the exonuclease domain mutations nor non-exonuclease domain mutations could fully predict the efficacy of immunotherapy, urging the need for more investigations to clarify potential immune sensitization differences within polymerase epsilon/polymerase delta mutation variants.
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5. Optically selective catalyst design with minimized thermal emission for facilitating photothermal catalysis
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Zhengwei Yang, Zhen-Yu Wu, Zhexing Lin, Tianji Liu, Liping Ding, Wenbo Zhai, Zipeng Chen, Yi Jiang, Jinlei Li, Siyun Ren, Zhenhui Lin, Wangxi Liu, Jianyong Feng, Xing Zhang, Wei Li, Yi Yu, Bin Zhu, Feng Ding, Zhaosheng Li, and Jia Zhu
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Abstract Converting solar energy into fuels is pursued as an attractive route to reduce dependence on fossil fuel. In this context, photothermal catalysis is a very promising approach through converting photons into heat to drive catalytic reactions. There are mainly three key factors that govern the photothermal catalysis performance: maximized solar absorption, minimized thermal emission and excellent catalytic property of catalyst. However, the previous research has focused on improving solar absorption and catalytic performance of catalyst, largely neglected the optimization of thermal emission. Here, we demonstrate an optically selective catalyst based Ti3C2Tx Janus design, that enables minimized thermal emission, maximized solar absorption and good catalytic activity simultaneously, thereby achieving excellent photothermal catalytic performance. When applied to Sabatier reaction and reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) as demonstrations, we obtain an approximately 300% increase in catalytic yield through reducing the thermal emission of catalyst by ~70% under the same irradiation intensity. It is worth noting that the CO2 methanation yield reaches 3317.2 mmol gRu −1 h−1 at light power of 2 W cm−2, setting a performance record among catalysts without active supports. We expect that this design opens up a new pathway for the development of high-performance photothermal catalysts.
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6. Advances on toxicity of nano-cerium oxide to male reproductive system
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bin YUWen, Zehan JIA, Yunyi ZHANG, Wenwen ZHENG, Jie ZHANG, Xing ZHANG, and Fenju QIN
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nano-cerium oxide ,reproductive toxicity ,physicochemical parameter ,testicle ,hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 ,Toxicology. Poisons ,RA1190-1270 - Abstract
Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs), as the oxides of the most abundant elements in rare earths, have been widely used in biomedical and industrial production and other fields that are closely related to human life. China is a large country in resources and production of rare earth, and the impact of CeO2 NPs on human health has been increasingly concerned. In response to the possible health risks of CeO2 NPs, researchers begin to focus on their toxic effects on living organisms, especially on the reproductive system. The male reproductive system is not only responsible for producing sperm and regulating the secretion of testosterone, but also plays a key role in maintaining male sexual characters and function. Any adverse effects on the male reproductive system may lead to reduced fertility and reproductive dysfunction. Some studies have shown that long-term exposure to CeO2 NPs may lead to gonadal damage, sex hormone disorders, and other problems in male animals. Therefore, an in-depth study of the potential effects of CeO2 NPs on the male reproductive system is of great scientific significance and practical value. In this study, we reviewed the male reproductive toxicity of CeO2 NPs in terms of spermatogenic cells, spermatozoa structure, blood-testis barrier, hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and functional changes in epididymis, and analyzed the effects of the size and shape of physicochemical parameters of CeO2 NPs on the toxicity to male reproductive system. The findings will provide a theoretical basis and scientific evidence for the rational use of CeO2 NPs.
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7. Mortality risk of patients with intestinal obstruction
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Yuanyuan Wang, Wei Li, Chuan-min Zhou, Zifeng Zhao, Jianwei Ma, Haibo Jiang, Ming Wei, Yingchao Gao, Yongjun Dai, Xing Zhang, Ning Yang, Feng Feng, Jian Zhang, Yiding Ji, Jianjie Liu, Chao Zhang, Like Li, Xia Jiang, Zhongxin Li, and Zengren Zhao
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Intestinal obstruction ,Risk factor ,Surgery ,Postoperative pulmonary complication ,Gastric cancer ,COVID-19 ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Intestinal obstruction represents a severe intestinal disease associated with higher mortality rates. However, the determinants of mortality in patients with intestinal obstruction remain inadequately understood. This study sought to elucidate the potential risk factors associated with mortality in the context of intestinal obstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of 227 patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction at the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, spanning the period from September 7, 2022, to January 7, 2023. The primary endpoint of the study was mortality within four weeks following discharge. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression models were utilized to evaluate the risk factors associated with mortality outcomes. Results A cohort of 227 patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction (median age, 59.02 years [IQR, 48.95–70.85 years]) was included in our study. Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) and COVID-19 were identified as independent risk factors for mortality among these patients. Notably, the mortality rate increased significantly to 38.46% when MBO was concomitant with COVID-19. Furthermore, postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) (OR, 54.21 [death]; 95% CI, 3.17-926.31), gastric cancer (OR, 9.71 [death]; 95% CI, 1.38–68.18), VTE (Caprini Score ≥ 5) (OR, 7.64 [death]; 95% CI, 1.37–42.51), and COVID-19 (OR, 5.72 [death]; 95% CI, 1.01–32.29) were all determined to be independent risk factors for postoperative mortality. Additionally, gastric cancer could have emerged as one of the most severe risk factors for mortality in individuals with intestinal obstruction within the cohort of cancer patients, of which gastric cancer exhibited higher mortality rates compared to individuals with other forms of cancer. Conclusion The study identifies MBO, gastric cancer, COVID-19, PPC, and VTE as potential risk factors for mortality in cases of intestinal obstruction. These findings highlight the necessity for continuous monitoring of indicators related to these mortality risk factors and their associated complications, thereby offering valuable insights for the management and treatment of intestinal obstruction.
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8. In situ structural determination of cyanobacterial phycobilisome–PSII supercomplex by STAgSPA strategy
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Xing Zhang, Yanan Xiao, Xin You, Shan Sun, and Sen-Fang Sui
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Abstract Photosynthesis converting solar energy to chemical energy is one of the most important chemical reactions on earth. In cyanobacteria, light energy is captured by antenna system phycobilisomes (PBSs) and transferred to photosynthetic reaction centers of photosystem II (PSII) and photosystem I (PSI). While most of the protein complexes involved in photosynthesis have been characterized by in vitro structural analyses, how these protein complexes function together in vivo is not well understood. Here we implemented STAgSPA, an in situ structural analysis strategy, to solve the native structure of PBS–PSII supercomplex from the cyanobacteria Arthrospira sp. FACHB439 at resolution of ~3.5 Å. The structure reveals coupling details among adjacent PBSs and PSII dimers, and the collaborative energy transfer mechanism mediated by multiple super-PBS in cyanobacteria. Our results provide insights into the diversity of photosynthesis-related systems between prokaryotic cyanobacteria and eukaryotic red algae but are also a methodological demonstration for high-resolution structural analysis in cellular or tissue samples.
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9. Clinical outcomes for immune checkpoint inhibitors plus chemotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer patients with uncommon driver gene alterations
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Haoyue Qin, Huan Yan, Yangqian Chen, Qinqin Xu, Zhe Huang, Wenjuan Jiang, Zhan Wang, Li Deng, Xing Zhang, Lin Zhang, Nong Yang, Liang Zeng, and Yongchang Zhang
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Immune checkpoint inhibitor ,ERBB2 ,BRAF ,RET ,MET ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Limited data exists on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) combinations in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with uncommon driver alterations in genes such as ERBB2, BRAF, RET, and MET. This study retrospectively assessed ICI-combination therapy outcomes in this molecular subset of NSCLC. Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients with advanced NSCLC confirmed with driver alterations in genes including ERBB2, BRAF, RET or MET, and received ICI combined with chemotherapy (ICI + chemo) and/or targeted therapy (ICI + chemo/TT) as first-line (1L) or second- or third-line (≥ 2L) treatment at Hunan Cancer Hospital between January 2018 and May 2024. Results Of the 181 patients included in the study, 131 patients received 1L-ICI + chemo (ERBB2, n = 64; BRAF, n = 34; RET, n = 23; and MET, n = 10), and 50 patients received ≥ 2L-ICI + chemo/TT (ERBB2, n = 16; BRAF, n = 7; RET, n = 14; MET, n = 13). The full cohort had an overall response rate (ORR) of 45.9% and disease control rate of 84.0%. Among patients who received 1L-ICI + chemo, ORR ranged between 51.6% and 60.0%, with the median progression-free survival (mPFS) and overall survival (mOS) of 8.2 and 21.0 months for those with ERBB2-altered tumors, 10.0 and 15.0 months for BRAF-altered tumors, 12.1 months and OS not reached for RET-altered tumors, and 6.2 and 28.0 months for MET-altered tumors, respectively. Additionally, ORR ranged between 14.3% and 30.8% for ≥ 2L-ICI + chemo/TT; mPFS and mOS were 5.4 and 16.2 months for patients with ERBB2-altered tumors, 2.7 and 5.0 months for BRAF-altered tumors, 6.2 and 14.3 months for RET-altered tumors, and 5.7 and 11.5 months for MET-altered tumors, respectively. Conclusion ICI-based combination therapies, regardless of treatment line, were effective in treating patients with advanced NSCLC harboring driver alterations in ERBB2, BRAF, RET, or MET. This suggests their potential as alternative treatment options in this patient population.
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10. New understanding of the main active substances and the promotion mechanism in the degradation of phenol by Fe–C micro-electrolysis systems
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Yulong Zou, Haiqian Zhao, Xiaolong Zhang, Zhonghua Wang, Xue Yang, and Xing Zhang
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active substance ,ascorbic acid ,cod ,micro-electrolysis ,phenol ,Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering ,TD1-1066 - Abstract
The mechanism of phenol degradation by micro-electrolytic systems can be fully understood by evaluating the oxidation of active substances from the two aspects of phenol bond-breaking and mineralization, and the direction of promoting the generation of active substances is pointed out. In this article, the effects of H2O2, O2-•, ·OH and 1O2 in the degradation of phenol were analyzed using phenol and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal rates as judgment indicators, respectively. And the addition of C6O8H6 to the micro-electrolysis system was adopted to promote the generation of active substances. The experimental results showed that the active substances which played a dominant effect in the process of phenol bond-breaking and mineralization were changed. While 1O2 is dominant in the bond-breaking of phenol, •OH is dominant in the mineralization of phenol. After adding C6O8H6 (1 mmol/L), the removal rates of phenol and COD were increased by 7.35 and 4.85%, respectively. This was attributed to the autoxidation reaction of C6O8H6 and the continuous supply of H+ while reducing Fe3+ to Fe2+. Additionally, the C6O8H6 regulated the reaction pathway to improve the utilization of H2O2. This study provides a new perspective for the understanding of active substances in micro-electrolysis systems. HIGHLIGHTS The main active substances in the bond-breaking and mineralization are different.; is the main active substance in the phenol bond-breaking process.; •OH is the main active substance in the phenol mineralization process.; C6O8H6 can promote the formation of active substances in the system.; C6O8H6 can promote the Fe2+/Fe3+ cycle and improve the utilization of •OH.;
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11. ‘Breakdown and healing’ - adaptation experiences of postpartum nurses returning to work: a descriptive phenomenological study
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Tianji Zhou, Xiangling Dong, Lei Zhang, Wenjun Chen, Xing Zhang, Jingping Zhang, and Jia Chen
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Postpartum nurses ,Return to work ,Work adaptation ,Qualitative study ,Descriptive phenomenology ,China ,Nursing ,RT1-120 - Abstract
Abstract Background Promoting the work adaptation of nurses returning to work after childbirth is key to improving their physical and mental health and ensuring the quality of nursing care. Although postpartum nurses have reported high work stress and poor adaptation after returning to work, little is known regarding the experiences, problems and further needs. This study aimed to explore the adaptation experiences of postpartum nurses returning to work. Methods This was a qualitative study with descriptive phenomenological approach. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between March and May 2023 in four tertiary hospitals in Changsha, mainland China, which were selected using convenience sampling. A total of 16 postpartum nurses returning to work within one year were recruited using purposive sampling and maximum variation sampling. The interviews were analysed using the Colaizzi’s 7-step method. Results ‘Breakdown and healing’ is a strong thread in postpartum nurses’ work adaptation. It links 13 subthemes in the interview data, which can be grouped under three overarching themes: (a) changes and challenges of multiple roles; (b) self-coping and social support; and (c) further needs after returning to work. The phrase ‘breakdown and healing’ reflects the mutual relationship between stress and coping among postpartum nurses. The changes and challenges associated with being required to fulfil multiple roles of mothers, wives and nurses make the subjects feel on the verge of ‘breakdown’. When returning to work, most of them move slowly towards ‘healing’ through positive self-management and support from their partners, families, supervisors and colleagues. Moreover, their ongoing demands and unsolved problems – such as their desire for a workplace that is friendly and serves their needs – were generated by the constant process of ‘breakdown and healing’. Conclusions Understanding how postpartum nurses returning to work perceive adaptation experiences is essential for nursing managers, who can use the findings to implement targeted measures to shorten postpartum nurses’ maladaptation period after returning to work and promote their work adaptation. This study underscores the critical importance of personalized return-to-work training, flexible work arrangements, support from colleagues and managers, well-established maternal facilities and services, and targeted policy efforts in enhancing postpartum nurses’ work adaptation.
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12. Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma with tonsil involvement: a case report
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Yang Xiao, Xing Zhang, Yingqin Gao, Ken Lin, Wenyue Chi, Kaijian Zhou, Jing Ma, and Tiesong Zhang
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Natural killer/T-cell lymphoma ,ENKTL ,Tonsils ,SMILE chemotherapy ,Case report ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 - Abstract
Abstract Background Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL) with tonsil involvement is not common, especially in children. Case presentation A 13-year-old girl presented with an unexplained sore throat for more than 2 months, together with intermittent fever and suppurative tonsilitis. Nasopharyngoscopy revealed a pharyngeal mass. Enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan showed tonsillar hypertrophy and punctate calcification. Chronic pyogenic granulomatous inflammation with pseudoepithelial squamous epithelial hyperplasia was observed in left tonsil, and pyogenic granulomatous inflammation and a small number of T-lymphoid cells were detected in the right tonsil. The immunohistochemical results showed CD2+, CD3+, CD4+, CD5+, CD8+, granzyme B+, and TIA-1+. The Ki-67 proliferation index was 20%. The case showed T cell receptor gene rearrangement. Finally, the case was diagnosed as ENKTL of stage II with tonsil involvement. The patient received 6 cycles of chemotherapy with SMILE regimen, and showed complete response with no recurrence in the follow-up. Conclusion We presented a rare case of ENKTL with tonsil involvement in a child. The patient showed complete response to the SMILE chemotherapy with no recurrence.
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13. On-Chip Incremental Learning based on Unsupervised STDP Implementation.
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Guang Chen, Jian Cao, Shuo Feng, Zilin Wang, Yi Zhong, Qibin Li, Xiongbo Zhao, Xing Zhang, and Yuan Wang
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14. SweepMM: A High-Quality Multimodal Dataset for Sweeping Robots in Home Scenarios for Vision-Language Model.
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Weichen Xu, Xinxin Xu, Tianhao Fu, Jian Cao, Xiaoyang Xu, Yuetian Huang, Xixin Cao, and Xing Zhang
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15. J-MAE: Jigsaw Meets Masked Autoencoders in X-Ray Security Inspection.
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Weichen Xu, Jian Cao, Tianhao Fu, Awen Bai, Ruilong Ren, Zicong Hu, Xixin Cao, and Xing Zhang
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16. Sparse Channel Representation and Estimation in Near Field Communications.
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Xing Zhang 0005, Haiyang Zhang, and Yonina C. Eldar
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17. Community and Priority-Based Microservice Placement in Collaborative Vehicular Edge Computing Networks.
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Zheyan Qu, Xing Zhang, Haonan Huang, Yang Li, and Wenbo Wang
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18. Tumor budding is a meaningful prognostic marker in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after curative hepatectomy
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Kaibo Yang, Kunjin Wu, Zitong Lei, Tong Liu, Xing Zhang, Jing Li, Kun Yang, Qiuting Peng, Ting Lin, Chang Liu, and Kai Qu
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hepatocellular carcinoma ,microvascular invasion ,prognosis ,tumor budding ,Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology ,RC799-869 - Abstract
Abstract Aim Tumor budding (TB) has excellent prognostic value in many solid tumors, but there is little research on it in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study assessed the prognostic value of TB in patients with HCC who received hepatectomy. Methods This retrospective study included 210 patients with HCC who received curative hepatectomy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, between 2016 and 2018. TB was evaluated on hematoxylin‐ and eosin‐stained slides according to the criteria established by the 2016 International Tumor Budding Consensus Conference. t‐tests, Chi‐squared tests, and rank‐sum tests were used to correlate the extent of TB with clinicopathological parameters. Prognostic analysis was performed using Cox regression models and the Kaplan–Meier method. Results The positive detection rate of TB was 45.2% (95/210) in 210 patients with HCC. Patients positive for TB always exhibit lower tumor differentiation, higher hepatitis B virus DNA levels, and more severe liver fibrosis. Multivariate Cox analysis identified TB (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.232, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.479–3.368, p
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19. Genetic assessment and candidate genes identification for breed-specific characteristics of Qingyuan partridge chicken based on runs of homozygosity
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Xing Zhang, Liu Yang, Zhuojun Xie, Jiankang Gan, Piao Zhu, Jiani Song, Huimin Kang, Zhengfen Zhang, Lingbin Liu, Hai Xiang, and Hua Li
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Chicken ,Inbreeding coefficient ,Runs of homozygosity ,Candidate genes ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 ,Genetics ,QH426-470 - Abstract
Abstract Background Several core breeding and supporting lines of the Qingyuan partridge chicken, a representative local chicken breed in China, have been developed over 20 years. Consequently, its economic traits related to growth and reproduction have been significantly improved by breeding selection and commercial utilization, but some characteristic traits, such as partridge feathers, high meat quality and sufficient flavor, have always been retained. However, effective methods for genetic assessment and functional gene exploration of similar trait groups are lacking. The presence of identical haplotype fragments transmitted from parent to offspring results in runs of homozygosity (ROH), which offer an efficient solution. In this study, genomes of 134 Qingyuan partridge chickens representing two breeding populations and one preserved population were re-sequenced to evaluate the genetic diversity and explore functional genes by analyzing the diversity, distribution, and frequency of ROH. Results The results showed a low level of genomic linkage and degree of inbreeding within both the bred and preserved populations, suggesting abundant genetic diversity and an adequate genetic potential of the Qingyuan partridge chicken. Throughout the long-term selection process, 21 genes, including GLI3, ANO5, BLVRA, EFNB2, SLC5A12, and SVIP, associated with breed-specific characteristics were accumulated within three ROH islands, whereas another 21 genes associated with growth traits including IRX1, IRX2, EGFR, TPK1, NOVA1, BDNF and so on were accumulated within five ROH islands. Conclusions These findings provide new insights into the genetic assessment and identification of genes with breed-specific and selective characteristics, offering a solid genetic basis for breeding and protection of Qingyuan partridge chickens.
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20. Harmonizing existing climate change mitigation policy datasets with a hybrid machine learning approach
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Libo Wu, Zhihao Huang, Xing Zhang, and Yushi Wang
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Abstract With the rapid proliferation of climate policies in both number and scope, there is an increasing demand for a global-level dataset that provides multi-indicator information on policy elements and their implementation contexts. To address this need, we developed the Global Climate Change Mitigation Policy Dataset (GCCMPD) using a semisupervised hybrid machine learning approach, drawing upon policy information from global, regional, and sector-specific sources. Differing from existing climate policy datasets, the GCCMPD covers a large range of policies, amounting to 73,625 policies of 216 entities. Through the integration of expert knowledge-based dictionary mapping, probability statistics methods, and advanced natural language processing technology, the GCCMPD offers detailed classification of multiple indicators and consistent information on sectoral policy instruments. This includes insights into objectives, target sectors, instruments, legal compulsion, administrative entities, etc. By aligning with the sector classification of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emission datasets, the GCCMPD serves to help policy-makers, researchers, and social organizations gain a deeper understanding of the similarities and distinctions among climate activities across countries, sectors, and entities.
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21. IRGM/Irgm1 increases autophagy to inhibit activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in inflammatory injury induced acute liver failure
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Xing Zhang, Yangyang Hu, Wei Wang, Ru Ji, Ziyue Li, Weiyan Yu, Zhinian Wu, Ying Xiao, Tingyu Guo, Zeqiang Qi, Yadong Wang, and Caiyan Zhao
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Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 ,Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Abstract Immune-related GTPase M (IRGM) induces autophagy and suppresses inflammation, but its putative role and signaling mechanism remain undefined in the pathogenesis of liver failure. This study aimed to address how IRGM attenuates inflammatory injury by regulating autophagy in liver failure. In this study, a total of 10 patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF) and 10 healthy controls were prospectively enrolled. Intrahepatic expression of IRGM/Irgm1, NLRP3 inflammasome (NLRP3, ASC, and caspase-1), autophagy-related proteins (LC3II, P62), and inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α) were measured. Autophagy was activated by rapamycin (4 mg/kg) in an acute liver failure (ALF) mouse model, which was used to further study the expression of Irgm1, NLRP3 inflammasome, autophagy-related proteins, and inflammatory cytokines using both qRT-PCR and Western blot analyses. Irgm1 expression was knocked down using Irgm1 short hairpin RNA (shRNA) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced AML12 cells to investigate the effects of Irgm1 deletion on autophagy and inflammation. We found that the expression of IRGM and autophagy-related proteins was significantly downregulated while the NLRP3 inflammasome was significantly upregulated in the livers of HBV-ACLF patients and the ALF mouse model (all P
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22. First-line penpulimab (an anti-PD1 antibody) and anlotinib (an angiogenesis inhibitor) with nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (PAAG) in metastatic pancreatic cancer: a prospective, multicentre, biomolecular exploratory, phase II trial
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Huizi Sha, Fan Tong, Jiayao Ni, Yi Sun, Yahui Zhu, Liang Qi, Xiaoqin Li, Wei Li, Yan Yang, Qing Gu, Xing Zhang, Xiaoxuan Wang, Chan Zhu, Dongsheng Chen, Baorui Liu, and Juan Du
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Medicine ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
Abstract Metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC) has a dismal prognosis. Herein, we conducted a prospective, multicentre, single-arm, phase II trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of penpulimab and anlotinib in combination with nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine (PAAG) in patients with first-line mPC (NCT05493995). The primary endpoints included the objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR), while secondary endpoints encompassed progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety. In 66 patients analysed for efficacy, the best response, indicated by the ORR, was recorded at 50.0% (33/66) (95% CI, 37.4–62.6%), with 33 patients achieving partial response (PR). Notably, the DCR was 95.5% (63/66, 95% CI, 87.3–99.1%). The median PFS (mPFS) and OS (mOS) were 8.8 (95% CI, 8.1–11.6), and 13.7 (95% CI, 12.4 to not reached) months, respectively. Grade 3/4 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were reported in 39.4% of patients (26/66). In prespecified exploratory analysis, patients with altered SWI/SNF complex had a poorer PFS. Additionally, low serum CA724 level, high T-cell recruitment, low Th17 cell recruitment, and high NK CD56dim cell scores at baseline were potential predicative biomarkers for more favourable efficacy. In conclusion, PAAG as a first-line therapy demonstrated tolerability with promising clinical efficacy for mPC. The biomolecular findings identified in this study possess the potential to guide the precise clinical application of the triple-combo regimen.
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23. In vitro toxicity of Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) on Human Renal and Hepatoma Cells
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Xing Zhang, Mia Sands, Mindy Lin, Jennifer Guelfo, and Joseph Irudayaraj
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LiTFSI ,PFAS ,Cytotoxicity ,ROS ,Apoptosis ,Methylation proteins ,Toxicology. Poisons ,RA1190-1270 - Abstract
We evaluate the cytotoxicity, intracellular redox conditions, apoptosis, and methylation of DNMTs/TETs upon exposure to LiTFSI, a novel Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) commonly found in lithium-ion batteries, on human renal carcinoma cells (A498) and hepatoma cells (HepG2). The MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay showed both Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) had a dose-dependent effect on A498 and HepG2, with LiTFSI being less toxic. Intracellular redox conditions were assessed with a microplate reader and confocal, which showed a significant decrease in Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) levels and an increase in Superoxide dismutase (SOD) content in both cells. Exposure to LiTFSI enhanced cell apoptosis, with HepG2 being more susceptible than A498. Quantitative analysis of mRNA expression levels of 19 genes associated with kidney injury, methylation, lipid metabolism and transportation was performed. LiTFSI exposure impacted kidney function by downregulating smooth muscle alpha-actin (Acta2) and upregulating transforming growth factor beta 1 (Tgfb1), B-cell lymphoma 2-like 1) Bcl2l1, hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1 (Harvcr1), nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 2 (Nfe2l2), and hairy and enhancer of split 1 (Hes1) expression. LiTFSI exposure also affected the abundance of transcripts associated with DNA methylation by the expression of ten-eleven translocation (TET) and DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) genes. Furthermore, LiTFSI exposure induced an increase in lipid anabolism and alterations in lipid catabolism in HepG2. Our results provide new insight on the potential role of a new contaminant, LiTFSI in the regulation of oxidative stress, apoptosis and methylation in human renal carcinoma and hepatoma cells.
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24. Efficacy and safety of anlotinib combined with the STUPP regimen in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma: a multicenter, single-arm, phase II trial
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Shuzhen Lai, Peijing Li, Xiaohui Liu, Guihong Liu, Tieming Xie, Xing Zhang, Xiaoxuan Wang, Jing Huang, Yiqiang Tang, Zhigang Liu, Guoping Shen, Chaoming Li, Fangxiao Lu, Lei Wang, Fagui Jiang, Caixing Sun, Yuanyuan Chen, and Ming Chen
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glioblastoma ,anti-angiogenesis ,multi-kinase inhibitor ,anlotinib ,temozolomide ,progression-free survival ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Objective: Glioblastomas are highly vascularized malignant tumors. We determined the efficacy and safety of the anti-angiogenic multi-kinase inhibitor, anlotinib, for a newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Methods: This multicenter, single-arm trial (NCT04119674) enrolled 33 treatment-naïve patients with histologically proven glioblastomas between March 2019 and November 2020. Patients underwent treatment with the standard STUPP regimen [fractionated focal irradiation in daily fractions of 1.8-2 Gy given 5 d/w × 6 w (total = 54-60 Gy)] or radiotherapy plus continuous daily temozolomide (TMZ) (75 mg/m2 of body surface area/d, 7 d/w from the first to the last day of radiotherapy), followed by 6 cycles of adjuvant TMZ (150–200 mg/m2 × 5 d during each 28-d cycle) plus anlotinib (8 mg/d on d 1–14 of each 3-w cycle for 2 cycles during concomitant chemoradiotherapy, 8 maximal cycles as adjuvant therapy, followed by maintenance at 8 mg/d. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS) and adverse events (AEs). Results: Thirty-three patients received the planned treatment. The median PFS was 10.9 months (95% CI, 9.9–18.7 months) and the 12-month PFS rate was 48.5%. The median OS was 17.4 months (95% CI, 14.5–21.1 months) and the 12-month OS rate was 81.8%. The most common AEs included hypertriglyceridemia [58% (n = 19)], hypoalbuminemia [46% (n = 15)], and hypercholesterolemia [46% (n = 15)] during concurrent chemoradiotherapy and leukopenia [73% (n = 24)], hypertriglyceridemia [67% (n = 22)], and neutropenia [52% (n = 17)] during adjuvant therapy. Five patients discontinued treatment due to AEs. HEG1 (HR, 5.6; 95% CI, 1.3–23.7; P = 0.021) and RP1L1 alterations (HR, 11.1; 95% CI, 2.2–57.2; P = 0.004) were associated with a significantly shorter PFS. Conclusions: Anlotinib plus the STUPP regimen has promising anti-tumor activity against glioblastoma and manageable toxicity. HEG1 and RP1L1 alterations might be novel predictive biomarkers of the response to anlotinib.
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25. Integrating blockchain and ZK-ROLLUP for efficient healthcare data privacy protection system via IPFS
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Shengchen Ma and Xing Zhang
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Blockchain ,EMR ,IPFS ,Zero-knowledge proofs ,Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract With the rapid development of modern medical technology and the dramatic increase in the amount of medical data, traditional centralized medical information management is facing many challenges. In recent years blockchain, which is a peer-to-peer distributed database, has been increasingly accepted and adopted by different industries and use cases. Key areas of healthcare blockchain applications include electronic medical record (EMR) management, medical device supply chain management, remote condition monitoring, insurance claims and personal health data (PHD) management, among others. Even so, there are a number of challenges in applying blockchain concepts to healthcare and its data, including interoperability, data security privacy, scalability, TPS and so on. While these challenges may hinder the development of blockchain in healthcare scenarios, they can be improved with existing technologies In this paper, we propose a blockchain-based healthcare operations management framework that is combined with the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) for managing EMRs, protects data privacy through a distributed approach while ensuring that this medical ledger is tamper-proof. Doctors act as full nodes, patients can participate in network maintenance either as light nodes or as full nodes, and the hospital acts as the endpoint database of data, i.e., the IPFS node, which saves the arithmetic power of nodes and allows the data stored in the hospitals and departments to be shared with the other organizations that have uploaded the data. Therefore, the integration of blockchain and zero-knowledge proof proposed in this paper helps to protect data privacy and is efficient, better scalable, and more throughput.
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26. Tissue distribution and retention drives efficacy of rapidly clearing VHL-based PROTACs
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Donglu Zhang, Bin Ma, Peter S. Dragovich, Li Ma, Shu Chen, Eugene C. Chen, Xiaofen Ye, Joyce Liu, Jennifer Pizzano, Elizabeth Bortolon, Emily Chan, Xing Zhang, Yi-Chen Chen, Elizabeth S. Levy, Robert L. Yauch, S. Cyrus Khojasteh, and Cornelis E. C. A. Hop
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Abstract Background Proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) are being developed for therapeutic use. However, they have poor pharmacokinetic profiles and their tissue distribution kinetics are not known. Methods A typical von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor (VHL)—PROTAC 14C-A947 (BRM degrader)—was synthesized and its tissue distribution kinetics was studied by quantitative whole-body autoradiography (QWBA) and tissue excision in rats following IV dosing. Bile duct-cannulated (BDC) rats allowed the elucidation of in vivo clearance pathways. Distribution kinetics was evaluated in the tissues and tumors of mice to support PK-PD correlation. In vitro studies enabled the evaluation of cell uptake mechanisms and cell retention properties. Results Here, we show that A947 quickly distributes into rat tissues after IV dosing, where it accumulates and is retained in tissues such as the lung and liver although it undergoes fast clearance from circulation. Similar uptake/retention kinetics enable tumor growth inhibition over 2–3 weeks in a lung cancer model. A947 quickly excretes in the bile of rats. Solute carrier (SLC) transporters are involved in hepatocyte uptake of PROTACs. Sustained BRM protein degradation is seen after extensive washout that supports prolonged cell retention of A947 in NCI-H1944 cells. A947 tissue exposure and pharmacodynamics are inversely correlated in tumors. Conclusions Plasma sampling for VHL-PROTAC does not represent the tissue concentrations necessary for efficacy. Understanding of tissue uptake and retention could enable less frequent IV administration to be used for therapeutic dosing.
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27. A common polymorphism in the Intelectin-1 gene influences mucus plugging in severe asthma
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Jamie L. Everman, Satria P. Sajuthi, Maude A. Liegeois, Nathan D. Jackson, Erik H. Collet, Michael C. Peters, Maurizio Chioccioli, Camille M. Moore, Bhavika B. Patel, Nathan Dyjack, Roger Powell, Cydney Rios, Michael T. Montgomery, Celeste Eng, Jennifer R. Elhawary, Angel C. Y. Mak, Donglei Hu, Scott Huntsman, Sandra Salazar, Luigi Feriani, Ana Fairbanks-Mahnke, Gianna L. Zinnen, Cole R. Michel, Joe Gomez, Xing Zhang, Vivian Medina, Hong Wei Chu, Pietro Cicuta, Erin D. Gordon, Pamela Zeitlin, Victor E. Ortega, Nichole Reisdorph, Eleanor M. Dunican, Monica Tang, Brett M. Elicker, Travis S. Henry, Eugene R. Bleecker, Mario Castro, Serpil C. Erzurum, Elliot Israel, Bruce D. Levy, David T. Mauger, Deborah A. Meyers, Kaharu Sumino, David S. Gierada, Annette T. Hastie, Wendy C. Moore, Loren C. Denlinger, Nizar N. Jarjour, Mark L. Schiebler, Sally E. Wenzel, Prescott G. Woodruff, Jose Rodriguez-Santana, Chad G. Pearson, Esteban G. Burchard, John V. Fahy, and Max A. Seibold
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Abstract By incompletely understood mechanisms, type 2 (T2) inflammation present in the airways of severe asthmatics drives the formation of pathologic mucus which leads to airway mucus plugging. Here we investigate the molecular role and clinical significance of intelectin-1 (ITLN-1) in the development of pathologic airway mucus in asthma. Through analyses of human airway epithelial cells we find that ITLN1 gene expression is highly induced by interleukin-13 (IL-13) in a subset of metaplastic MUC5AC+ mucus secretory cells, and that ITLN-1 protein is a secreted component of IL-13-induced mucus. Additionally, we find ITLN-1 protein binds the C-terminus of the MUC5AC mucin and that its deletion in airway epithelial cells partially reverses IL-13-induced mucostasis. Through analysis of nasal airway epithelial brushings, we find that ITLN1 is highly expressed in T2-high asthmatics, when compared to T2-low children. Furthermore, we demonstrate that both ITLN-1 gene expression and protein levels are significantly reduced by a common genetic variant that is associated with protection from the formation of mucus plugs in T2-high asthma. This work identifies an important biomarker and targetable pathways for the treatment of mucus obstruction in asthma.
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28. Evolution of microstructure and texture of AZ80 magnesium alloy under hot torsion with constant decreasing temperature rate
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Yongbiao Yang, Jinxuan Guo, Cuiying Wang, Wenxuan Jiang, Zhimin Zhang, Qiang Wang, and Xing Zhang
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Texture ,Microstructure ,Hot torsion ,Decreasing temperature ,AZ80 ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
Hot torsion tests for AZ80 magnesium alloy were carried out in the temperature range of 380 °C-260 °C, with a constant decreasing temperature rate of 10 °C/s in order to weaken the basal texture and refine the grains. The results indicated that the average grain sizes were refined forming gradient structure with increasing specimen radial position from center (12.2–5.4 μm), and that the initial basal texture intensity of the extruded magnesium alloy was weakened from 46.2 to 8.3. Furthermore, the extension twins (ETs) could be disintegrated from the twins forming separated twins with smaller sizes. Interestingly, ETs with the same twin variant intersecting with each other could be coalesced forming grains with similar orientation, while ETs with different twin variants were separated by twins boundaries contributing to grain refinement. Moreover, in addition to the conventional continuous dynamic recrystallized (CDRX) grains with 30˚ orientation rotated around C-axis of the parent grains, CDRXed grains with 30˚ rotation around a-axis and random rotation axis were also discerned. Besides, the CDRX evolution induced twins were also elaborated, exhibiting the complex competition between CDRX and twining. Hot torsion deformation with constant decreasing temperatures rate is an effective way of grain refinement and texture modification.
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29. Early-life exercise induces immunometabolic epigenetic modification enhancing anti-inflammatory immunity in middle-aged male mice
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Nini Zhang, Xinpei Wang, Mengya Feng, Min Li, Jing Wang, Hongyan Yang, Siyu He, Ziqi Xia, Lei Shang, Xun Jiang, Mao Sun, Yuanming Wu, Chaoxue Ren, Xing Zhang, Jia Li, and Feng Gao
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Abstract Exercise is usually regarded to have short-term beneficial effects on immune health. Here we show that early-life regular exercise exerts long-term beneficial effects on inflammatory immunity. Swimming training for 3 months in male mice starting from 1-month-old curbs cytokine response and mitigates sepsis when exposed to lipopolysaccharide challenge, even after an 11-month interval of detraining. Metabolomics analysis of serum and liver identifies pipecolic acid, a non-encoded amino acid, as a pivotal metabolite responding to early-life regular exercise. Importantly, pipecolic acid reduces inflammatory cytokines in bone marrow-derived macrophages and alleviates sepsis via inhibiting mTOR complex 1 signaling. Moreover, early-life exercise increases histone 3 lysine 4 trimethylation at the promoter of Crym in the liver, an enzyme responsible for catalyzing pipecolic acid production. Liver-specific knockdown of Crym in adult mice abolishes this early exercise-induced protective effects. Our findings demonstrate that early-life regular exercise enhances anti-inflammatory immunity during middle-aged phase in male mice via epigenetic immunometabolic modulation, in which hepatic pipecolic acid production has a pivotal function.
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30. Constraining the attractive fifth force in the general free scalar–tensor gravity with solar system experiments
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Xing Zhang, Bo Wang, and Rui Niu
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Astrophysics ,QB460-466 ,Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
Abstract In this paper, we focus on the general free scalar–tensor gravity with three free coupling functions, which in the near-field region looks like general relativity (GR) plus a fifth force of Yukawa-type induced by the scalar field. We show that the fifth force is always attractive in the theory. We investigate the effects of the attractive fifth force and calculate in detail the fifth force-induced orbital precession rate $$\delta \omega /\omega $$ δ ω / ω and the parameterized post-Newtonian parameters $$\gamma $$ γ and $$\beta $$ β , all of which depend on the fifth force parameters and the interaction distance. It turns out that, due to the attractive fifth force, $$\delta \omega /\omega $$ δ ω / ω is always greater than zero, $$\gamma $$ γ is always less than one, $$\beta $$ β is greater than one at large distances, and additionally this class of theories is ruled out as an alternative theory to dark matter. We place stringent constraints on the fifth force parameters by combining the lunar laser ranging (LLR), Cassini, and Mercury precession experiments, and derive the upper bounds on the strength ratio of the fifth force to gravitational force at different scales from the LLR observation. We find that the Mercury constraint is not competitive with the LLR and Cassini constraints and the LLR observation imposes much more stringent bounds on the strength ratio on large scales than on small scales. Our results show that this theory is sufficiently close to GR for a small enough fifth force strength and can reduce to GR with a minimally coupled scalar field in the absence of fifth force.
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31. Evolution characteristics and driving factors of potential non-point source pollution risks in a watershed affected by land use changes
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Xiaolan Meng, Fujun Xu, Yuanjia Huang, Xing Zhang, and Mantong Zhang
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Land use changes ,Non-point source pollution (NPS) ,Potential non-point pollution index (PNPI) ,Risk management ,Spatiotemporal change characteristics ,Heihe watershed ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Land use types, land development and utilization intensity within watersheds have changed based on intensifying human activities and climate change, thereby inducing spatiotemporal variations in non-point source pollution (NPS), significantly impacting soil and water quality. This study performed a case study on an ecological environment functional zone at the northern foot of Qinling Mountains, an area strongly affected by human activities and land use changes. It employed an improved potential non-point pollution index (PNPI) model to analyze potential non-point source pollution (PNPS) and associated risk evolution characteristics in watershed over the past 30 years. The results indicate that from 1990 to 2020, the dominant land use categories were forest and arable land, making up 95 % of the entire watershed area. Notably, urban residential land presented the most significant expansion rates and nearly doubled in area between 1990 and 2020, whereas shrubland, grassland, and unused land showed a decreasing trend. With the application of the quantile classification method, PNPS risk values were divided into five categories: very low, low, moderate, high, and very high. A polarized trend in risk was observed, with increases in areas influenced by human activities and rapid expansion of very high-risk regions. Concurrently, the pollution risk in the upstream water source area decreased. In recent years, accelerated urbanization has been the main driver causing expansion of high PNPS risk regions. This study explores the spatial and temporal evolution of PNPS risk in the Heihe Basin by using an improved PNPI model. The improved model is more accurate in calculations and provides a better understanding of the distribution of PNPS, which is an important reference for watershed management and water resource governance.
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32. Highly architectural MEW scaffolds with superior performance
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Xing Zhang, Zhutian Xu, Zhiguang Qiao, Huamiao Wang, Linfa Peng, and Kerong Dai
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Melt electrospinning writing ,Multiphasic scaffold morphology ,Parameter screening ,Electric field control ,Side-loop pattern ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
Melt electrospinning writing (MEW) combines the fundamental principles of electrospinning, a fiber forming technology, and 3D printing. The process, however, is highly complex and the quality of the fabricated structures strongly depends on the interplay of key printing parameter settings including processing temperature, applied voltage, collection speed, and applied pressure. These parameters act in unison, comprising the principal forces on the electrified jet: pushing the viscous polymer out of the nozzle and mechanically and electrostatically dragging it for deposition towards the collector. This article will reveal the correlation between the printing process parameters and the fiber morphology for curved printing fibers below the critical translation speed (CTS), and prepare controllable curved scaffolds by adjusting the electric field strength, which have fully interconnected pores and allow cells to migrate and proliferate. Furthermore, the study verified the advantages of these scaffolds through mechanical and in vitro culture experiments. The results showed that compared with the linearly printed scaffolds, the curved printed scaffolds exhibited better mechanical properties and enhanced cell attachment and proliferation.
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33. Land-atmosphere coupling amplified the record-breaking heatwave at altitudes above 5000 meters on the Tibetan Plateau in July 2022
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Kexin Gui, Tianjun Zhou, Wenxia Zhang, and Xing Zhang
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Tibetan Plateau heatwave ,Extreme event attribution ,Soil moisture-atmosphere coupling ,Flow analogue ,Climate projection ,Meteorology. Climatology ,QC851-999 - Abstract
In July 2022, regions with elevations exceeding 5 000 m on the inner Tibetan Plateau (TP) witnessed a record-breaking heatwave. But how the atmospheric circulation and soil moisture play roles in the occurrence and maintenance of the heatwave in such high elevation climate sensitive region remains unknown. Here, by using the flow analogue method, we find that negative soil moisture anomalies explain more than half of the extreme high temperature during the heatwave, while atmospheric circulation explains less than half. The high soil moisture-temperature coupling metric and the increased correlation between latent heat flux and soil moisture during heatwave revealed strong land-atmosphere feedback in the Qiangtang Plateau which has amplified the heatwave. Analyses of numerical experiments confirm that the presence of interaction between soil moisture and the atmosphere has increased the intensity of hot extreme event under the same atmospheric circulation conditions. Under the warming background, land-atmosphere coupling leads to a faster increase in extreme high temperatures compared to the global mean warming rate, and it is twice as fast as the increase in extreme high temperatures without coupling. We highlight the increased probability of extreme high temperature over the TP in the future due to soil moisture feedback and the results are hoped to inform policymakers in making decisions for climate adaptation activities.
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34. A retrospective observation study for the diagnostic effect of dual-source CT angiography on traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage patients
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Mingyue Bao, Lei Ye, Peng Gao, Hongwei Cheng, and Xing Zhang
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Dual-source CT angiography ,Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage ,Diagnosis ,Comparison ,Cerebrovascular disease ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Identification of potential cerebrovascular disorder in the patient with traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (tSAH) is a key element to decrease the complication occurrence and mortality rate. In this study, we aim to compare the diagnostic values between dual-source computed tomography angiography (DSCTA) and traditional tomography angiography (CTA) in identification of potential cerebrovascular disorder among tSAH patients. A total of 113 tSAH patients with the hemorrhage involving more than 2 cisterns were recruited. Among that, 42 patients received DSCTA scans, and another 71 patients received traditional CTA scans. Subsequently, all patients received digital subtraction angiography (DSA) tests to confirm the presence of the cerebrovascular disorder. In DSCTA scan group, 21.4 % (9/42) patients were reported to have cerebrovascular disorders: seven patients had intracranial aneurysms; a patient had pseudoaneurysm with carotid artery cavernous sinus fistula; and a patient had Moyamoya disease. DSA tests had the same results with that with DSCTA scans. In the cohort receiving CTA scans, 19.7 % (14/71) patients were reported to had intracranial aneurysms. However, the positive results of DSA tests for this cohort were 22.5 % (16/71). Two inconsistent results between the CTA scan and DSA test were found, including an arteriovenous malformation and an arteriovenous fistula. In summary, DSCTA and CTA had similar positive rates but differ in diagnostic accuracy for identification of cerebrovascular disorders in tSAH patients.
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35. Hot spot localization in the field of view of the Kirkpatrick–Baez microscope
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Yankang Wu, Pin Yang, Xing Zhang, Jianjun Dong, Jie Xu, Mingtao Li, Zhongjing Chen, Yingjie Li, Wei Jiang, Chuankui Sun, Liang Chen, Wenjie Li, Ji Yan, Yudong Pu, Yunsong Dong, Dong Yang, Feng Wang, Baozhong Mu, and Zongqing Zhao
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The Kirkpatrick–Baez (KB) microscope is an effective instrument for x-ray imaging of hot spot. However, the non-uniform distribution of response efficiency in the field of view is a drawback of the KB microscope. A more accurate hot spot image requires the correction of the measured image by combining the hot spot position and the response efficiency distribution. Here, we describe a method to locate the position of the hot spot in the field of view during hot spot imaging with a KB microscope. The position of the hot spot in the field of view can be obtained by measuring the grazing incidence angle change during hot spot imaging. In the experiment of hot spot self-emission imaging with a four-channel KB microscope, the location of the hot spot with an accuracy of 15 μm was realized, and the intensity corrected hot spot image was obtained. This will solve the problem of the non-uniform distribution of the response efficiency of the KB microscope and enable quantitative measurement of hot spot radiation intensity.
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36. A Bibliometric Analysis of Metabolic Reprogramming in the Tumor Microenvironment From 2003 to 2022
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Yupeng Xi, Rui Liu, Xing Zhang, Qiujun Guo, Xiwen Zhang, Zizhen Yang, Honggang Zheng, Qingqiao Song, and Baojin Hua
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bibliometric analysis ,immunotherapy ,metabolic reprogramming ,tumor microenvironment ,tumor‐infiltrating immune cells ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
ABSTRACT Background Despite considerable progress in cancer immunotherapy, it is not available for many patients. Resistance to immune checkpoint blockers arises from the intricate interactions between cancer and its microenvironment. Metabolic reprogramming in tumor and immune cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME) influences anti‐tumor immune responses by remodeling the immune microenvironment. Metabolic reprogramming has emerged as an important hallmark of tumorigenesis. However, few studies have focused on the TME and metabolic reprogramming. Therefore, we aimed to explore the current research status and popular topics in TME‐related metabolic reprogramming over a 20 years using a bibliometric approach. Methods Studies focusing on metabolic reprogramming and TME were searched using the Web of Science Core Collection database. Bibliometric and visual analyses of the articles and reviews were performed using Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. Results In total, 4726 articles published between 2003 and 2022 were selected. The number of publications and citations has increased annually. Cooperation network analysis indicated that the United States holds the foremost position in metabolic reprogramming and TME research with the highest volume of publications and citations, thus exerting the greatest influence. Among these institutions, Fudan University displayed the highest level of productivity. Frontiers in Immunology showed the highest degree of productivity in this field. Ho Ping‐Chih made the most article contributions, and Pearce Edward J. was the most co‐cited author. Four clusters were obtained after a cluster analysis of the authors' keywords: TME, metabolic reprogramming, immunometabolism, and immunity. Immunometabolism, glycolysis, immune cells, and tumor‐associated macrophages are relatively recent keywords that have attracted increasing attention. Conclusions A comprehensive landscape of advancements in metabolic reprogramming and the TME was evaluated, which provided crucial information for scholars to further advance this promising field. Further research should explore new topics related to immunometabolism in the TME using a transdisciplinary approach.
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37. An exploratory clinical study of β-glucan combined with camrelizumab and SOX chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced gastric adenocarcinoma
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Yunqian Chu, Xuan He, Ya Xue, Hua Jiang, Chan Zhu, Chunjian Qi, Xing Zhang, Dongsheng Chen, Hanjue Dai, Qingying Xian, and Wenyu Zhu
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β-glucan ,camrelizumab ,chemotherapy ,first-line ,gastric cancer ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
Backgroundβ-glucan has been reported to be a potential natural immune modulator for tumor growth inhibition. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of β-glucan plus immunotherapy and chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of advanced gastric adenocarcinoma.MethodsThis is a phase IB, prospective, single-arm, investigator-initiated trail. Advanced gastric adenocarcinoma patients received β-glucan, camrelizumab, oxaliplatin, oral S-1 every 3 weeks. The curative effect was evaluated every 2 cycles. The primary endpoints were objective response rate (ORR) and safety, with secondary endpoints were median progression-free survival (mPFS) and median overall survival (mOS). The exploratory endpoint explored biomarkers of response to treatment efficacy.ResultsA total of 30 patients had been enrolled, including 20 (66.7%) males and all patients with an ECOG PS score of ≥1. The ORR was 60%, the mPFS was 10.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 9.52-11.27), the mOS was 14.0 months (95% CI, 11.09-16.91). A total of 19 patients (63.3%) had TRAEs, with 9 patients (30%) with grade ≥ 3. The most common TRAEs were nausea (53.3%). After 2 cycles of treatment, the levels of IL-2, IFN-γ and CD4+ T cells significantly increased (P < 0.05). Furthermore, biomarker analysis indicated that patient with better response and longer OS exhibited lower GZMA expression at baseline serum.ConclusionsThis preliminary study demonstrates that β-glucan plus camrelizumab and SOX chemotherapy offers favorable efficacy and a manageable safety profile in patients with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma, and further studies are needed to verify its efficacy and safety.Clinical Trial RegistrationChinese Clinical Trials Registry, identifier ChiCTR2100044088
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38. Caspofungin enhances the potency of rifampin against Gram-negative bacteria
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Haotian Li, Xiaojing Zhu, Xing Zhang, and Changjiang Dong
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antimicrobial resistance ,Gram-negative bacteria ,antibiotic adjuvant ,bacterial envelope ,PgaC ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 - Abstract
IntroductionDeveloping antibiotic adjuvants is an effective strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The envelope of Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) is a barrier to prevent the entry of antibiotics, making it an attractive target for novel antibiotic and adjuvant development.Methods and ResultsIn this study, we identified Caspofungin acetate (CAS) as an antibiotic adjuvant against GNB in the repurposing screen of 3,158 FDA-approved drugs. Checkerboard assays suggested that CAS could enhance the antimicrobial activity of rifampin or colistin against various GNB strains in vitro, Moreover, Galleria mellonella larvae infection model also indicated that CAS significantly potentiated the efficacy of rifampin against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli 72 strain in vivo. Most importantly, resistance development assay showed that CAS was less susceptible to accelerating the resistance development of drug-sensitive strain E. coli MG1655. Functional studies and RNA-seq analysis confirmed that the mechanisms by which CAS enhanced the antimicrobial activities of antibiotics were involved in permeabilizing the bacterial cell envelope, disrupting proton motive force and inhibiting bacterial biofilm formation. Additionally, it has been found that PgaC is the CAS target and enzymatic assay has confirmed the inhibition activity.DiscussionOur results illustrate the feasibility of CAS as an antibiotic adjuvant against GNB, which is an alternative strategy of anti-infection.
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39. How traditional Chinese exercise (Daoyin) can help COVID-19 patients relieve psychological symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Naifan Duan, Feng Chen, Yalan Li, Linqiong Zhou, Xing Zhang, Guihua Xu, and Wei Zhang
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COVID-19 ,Daoyin ,traditional Chinese medicine ,SAS ,SDS ,meta-analysis ,Psychiatry ,RC435-571 - Abstract
ObjectiveThe mental health issues of individuals with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are currently widespread. Traditional Chinese exercise (Daoyin) plays an important role in relieving patients’ psychological problems. This study aims to assess the efficacy of Daoyin in mitigating mental health issues among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.MethodsPubMed, the Cochrane library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP database, and SinoMed were searched from their inception to October 2023. Two researchers independently selected the eligible studies. The analysis and presentation of the findings were conducted using Review Manager 5.2 software. The data were analyzed using mean difference (MD), inverse variance, and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsA total of 12 studies (N = 1291) were included in this study. The results showed that Daoyin can significantly reduce the scores of the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS: MD = −13.03, 95% CI −19.56 to −6.49, P
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40. First isolation, identification, and pathogenicity evaluation of an EV-G6 strain in China
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Pei Zhu, Zhan-Hong Li, Zhuo-Ran Li, Zhen-Xing Zhang, and Jian-Ling Song
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enterovirus G ,genotype 6 ,virus isolation ,phylogenetic analysis ,pathogenicity ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Enterovirus G (EV-G) belongs to the Picornaviridae family and infects porcine populations worldwide. A total of 20 EV-G genotypes (EV-G1 to EV-G20) have been identified. In this study, we isolated and characterized an EV-G strain, named EV-G/YN29/2022, from the feces of diarrheic pigs. This was the first EV-G6 strain isolated in China. Comparison of the whole genome nucleotide and corresponding amino acid sequences showed that the isolate was more closely related to those of the EV-G6 genotype than other genotypes, with the complete genome sequence similarity ranging from 83.7% (Iba46442) to 84.4% (PEV-B-KOR), and corresponding amino acid homology ranged from 96% (Iba46442) to 96.8% (PEV-B-KOR). Similarly, the VP1 gene and corresponding amino acid sequences of EV-G/YN29/2022 were highly similar to those of the EV-G6 genotype (>82.9% and >94.3%, respectively). Thus, the isolated strain was classified as EV-G6 genotype. This was the first EV-G6 strain isolated in China. Pathogenicity analyses revealed that EV-G/YN29/2022 infection caused mild diarrhea, typical skin lesions, and weight reduction. The strain was mainly distributed to the intestinal tissue but was also found in the brain, mesenteric lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Our results can be used as a reference to further elucidate the epidemiology, evolution, and pathogenicity of EV-G.
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41. 5,7,4′‐Trimethoxyflavone triggers cancer cell PD‐L1 ubiquitin–proteasome degradation and facilitates antitumor immunity by targeting HRD1
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Jianhua Xia, Mengting Xu, Hongmei Hu, Qing Zhang, Dianping Yu, Minchen Cai, Xiangxin Geng, Hongwei Zhang, Yanyan Zhang, Mengmeng Guo, Dong Lu, Hanchi Xu, Linyang Li, Xing Zhang, Qun Wang, Sanhong Liu, and Weidong Zhang
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5,7,4′‐trimethoxyflavone ,colorectal cancer ,HRD1 ,PD‐L1 ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Targeting the programmed cell death 1/programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD‐1/PD‐L1) pathway has been identified as a successful approach for tumor immunotherapy. Here, we identified that the small molecule 5,7,4′‐trimethoxyflavone (TF) from Kaempferia parviflora Wall reduces PD‐L1 expression in colorectal cancer cells and enhances the killing of tumor cells by T cells. Mechanistically, TF targets and stabilizes the ubiquitin ligase HMG‐CoA reductase degradation protein 1 (HRD1), thereby increasing the ubiquitination of PD‐L1 and promoting its degradation through the proteasome pathway. In mouse MC38 xenograft tumors, TF can activate tumor‐infiltrating T‐cell immunity and reduce the immunosuppressive infiltration of myeloid‐derived suppressor cells and regulatory T cells, thus exerting antitumor effects. Moreover, TF synergistically exerts antitumor immunity with CTLA‐4 antibody. This study provides new insights into the antitumor mechanism of TF and suggests that it may be a promising small molecule immune checkpoint modulator for cancer therapy.
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42. 9.1 A 2mW 70.7dB SNDR 200MS/s Pipelined-SAR ADC with Continuous-Time SAR-Assisted Detect-and-Skip and Open-then-Close Correlated Level Shifting.
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Siyuan Ye, Linxiao Shen, Jihang Gao, Jie Li, Zhuoyi Chen, Xinhang Xu, Jiajia Cui, Hao Zhang, Xing Zhang 0002, Le Ye, and Ru Huang 0001
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43. EnPredRNN: An Enhanced PredRNN Network for Extending Spatio-Temporal Prediction Period.
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Dali Wu, Jiayang Kong, Zhicheng Li, Guojing Zhang, Huaicong Zhang, Jing Liang, and Xing Zhang
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44. Research on Vehicle-to-Cloud Communication Based on Lightweight Authentication and Extended Quantum Key Distribution.
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Teng Cheng, Zexu Wu, Chuansu Wang, Qin Shi 0003, Xing Zhang, and Peiling Xu
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45. An 11T SRAM Cell for the Dual-Direction In-Array Logic/CAM Operations.
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Feng Wei, Xiaole Cui, Sunrui Zhang, and Xing Zhang
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46. Multi-object reconstruction of plankton digital holograms.
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Wenjie Hu, Xuewen Yang, Nan Wang 0013, Xing Zhang, Yanni Cui, Jia Yu 0016, Haiyong Zheng, and Bing Zheng
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47. Resolving Three-Dimensional Displacements Caused by Subsurface Fluid Activities From InSAR and Volumetric Strain Model: Adaptive Estimation of Model Parameters.
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Xing Zhang, Jun Hu 0005, Xibo Jin, Xiaoge Liu, Ji-Hong Liu, Wanji Zheng, Wenqing Wu, and Meng Duan
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48. Domain-Generalized Robotic Picking via Contrastive Learning-Based 6-D Pose Estimation.
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Jian Liu 0014, Wei Sun 0028, Hui Yang, Chongpei Liu, Xing Zhang, and Ajmal Mian
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49. A Spatiotemporal Detection and Tracing Framework for Human Contact Behavior Using Multicamera Sensors.
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Xing Zhang 0003, Yucong He, Qingquan Li, and Baoding Zhou
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50. Joint Task Partitioning and Parallel Scheduling in Device-Assisted Mobile Edge Networks.
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Yang Li, Xinlei Ge, Bo Lei, Xing Zhang 0001, and Wenbo Wang 0007
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