Publications by authors named "Peng-Xiao"

Long-term silica exposure to silica dust leads to irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, during which lung fibroblast activation plays an essential role. Mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes (MAMs) is a structural interface for communication between the outer mitochondrial membrane and the endoplasmic reticulum. VAPB-PTPIP51 is a key complex on MAMs.

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  • Inborn errors of immunity (IEIs) are genetic disorders that increase the risk of infections, autoimmunity, and other health issues, and often show incomplete penetrance despite being caused by single gene mutations.
  • This study examines how autosomal random monoallelic expression (aRMAE)—where only one allele of a gene is actively expressed—contributes to the variability in disease outcomes among individuals within families with IEIs.
  • The findings reveal that specific gene expression patterns related to aRMAE can influence clinical phenotypes, suggesting that understanding both genetic and expression variations is crucial for analyzing the impact of monogenic disorders.
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(HP) is a freshwater alga known for its ability to accumulate the potent antioxidant astaxanthin, which has extensive applications in aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Astaxanthin rapidly accumulates under unfavorable environmental conditions. However, the mechanisms of astaxanthin accumulation under various stress conditions remain unclear.

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Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) Fabry-Perot fiber-integrated pressure sensor exhibits a compact size, intrinsic safety, and high precision measurement. Here, a MEMS Fabry-Perot interferometer sensor is presented. The sensor is fabricated using a standard microfabrication process with a uniformity of 80%.

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  • Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) is a genetic disorder that affects DNA repair and increases the risk of developing cancers, with 16.5% of affected individuals diagnosed with primary cancers in a study.
  • The analysis revealed that the cumulative incidence of cancer reached 29% by age 35, with non-Hodgkin lymphoma being the most common hematologic cancer, while solid tumors were more prevalent in individuals aged 18 and over.
  • The study found that standard chemotherapy led to a higher risk of death and significant treatment-related toxicities, emphasizing the necessity for more effective and safer treatment options for individuals with A-T.
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Rapid tissue reconstruction in acute and chronic injuries are challengeable, the inefficient repair mainly due to the difficulty in simultaneous promoting the regeneration of peripheral nerves and vascular, which are closely related. Main clinical medication strategy of tissue repair depends on different cytokines to achieve nerves, blood vessels or granulation tissue regeneration, respectively. However, their effect is still limited to single aspect with biorisk exists upon long-time use.

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Background: Owing to its excellent machinability and less toxicity, bismuth brass has been widely used in manufacturing various industrial products. Thus, it is of significance to perform rapid and accurate identification of bismuth brass to reveal the alloying properties. However, the analytical lines of various elements in bismuth brass alloy products based on conventional laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) are usually weak.

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Although adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2) is considered an extracellular ADA, evidence questions the physiological relevance of this activity. Our study reveals that ADA2 localizes within the lysosomes, where it is targeted through modifications of its glycan structures. We show that ADA2 interacts with DNA molecules, altering their sequences by converting deoxyadenosine (dA) to deoxyinosine (dI).

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  • Mature rapeseed pods often shatter during harvest, causing significant yield losses that can range from 8-12% up to 50% under adverse conditions, highlighting the need for better resistance strategies.
  • The research emphasizes the complexity of pod shatter as it is influenced by genetics, environment, agronomic practices, and harvesting techniques, suggesting that future studies should consider these interconnected factors.
  • A literature review identified strategies to improve rapeseed yields through breeding more shatter-resistant varieties, optimizing cultivation practices, and utilizing advanced technologies in mechanized harvesting.
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Background: Previous studies have established a positive link between nurse managers' caring leadership and nurses' work engagement, but the processes and conditions through which this leadership style influences positive work behaviors remain largely unexplored. To address this gap and contribute to the existing body of knowledge, we developed a chain-mediated effects model to elucidate the impact of caring leadership on nurses' work engagement and the underlying mechanisms. In this model, we identified professional mission and affective organizational commitment as the mediating variables, offering a novel perspective on the relationship between caring leadership and work engagement.

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This retrospective study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors for osteomyelitis recurrence and present our experiences in treating traumatic osteomyelitis in the lower leg and foot. We retrospectively reviewed data from 174 patients with distally based sural flaps for treating traumatic osteomyelitis with soft tissue defects in the lower leg and foot from November 2003 to February 2021. Possible risk factors for osteomyelitis recurrence were compared between the osteomyelitis control and recurrence groups.

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Objective: The clinical management of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) faces great challenges. Enhancing wound healing and limb preservation rates in this cohort is a critical objective. This study investigates the effectiveness of combining tibial cortex transverse transport (TTT) and endovascular therapy (EVT) for the treatment of patients with severe CLTI.

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Despite increasing concerns regarding the interactions of microplastic and heavy metal pollution, there is limited knowledge on the molecular responses of marine organisms to these stressors. In this study, we used whole-transcriptome sequencing to investigate the molecular responses of the ecologically and economically important bivalve Mytilus galloprovincialis to individual and combined exposures of environmentally relevant concentrations of PVC microplastics and cadmium (Cd). Our results revealed distinct transcriptional changes in M.

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The secondary injuries following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a multiphasic and complex process that is difficult to treat. Although methylprednisolone (MP) is the only available pharmacological regime for SCI treatment, its efficacy remains controversial due to its very narrow therapeutic time window and safety concerns associated with high dosage. In this study, we have developed an oil-in-gel type of organohydrogel (OHG) in which the binary oleic-water phases coexist, for the local delivery of MP.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly people. Multiple cytokines are involved in the local tissue damage in OA. Currently, non-pharmacologic and surgical interventions are the main conventional approaches for the treatment of OA.

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  • * A case study of a 16-month-old girl initially diagnosed with Sweet syndrome revealed that she actually had leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LAD-I), which is a genetic immune disorder.
  • * This discovery marks the first documented connection between Sweet syndrome and LAD-I, highlighting the importance of thorough evaluations for patients with Sweet syndrome who do not respond to standard treatments.
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  • The rise in coastal human populations and activities has led to an increase in jellyfish stings, resulting in a variety of symptoms that can be mild to severe, including skin injuries and potentially fatal reactions.
  • Common skin manifestations from jellyfish stings include blisters, erythema, and necrosis, which can lead to long-term pigmentation issues even after treatment.
  • The article emphasizes the need for thorough research on jellyfish venom and its effects to create effective treatment strategies and inform both medical professionals and the public about managing jellyfish stings.
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify the key elements and develop a formation mechanism model of quality geriatric care behavior for nursing assistants.

Methods: This qualitative research employed the strategy of grounded theory proposed by Strauss and Corbin. Furthermore, the data was collected by participatory observation and semi-structured interviews.

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OTULIN encodes an eponymous linear deubiquitinase (DUB) essential for controlling inflammation as a negative regulator of the canonical NF-κB signaling pathway via the regulation of M1-Ub dynamics. Biallelic loss-of-function (LOF) mutations in OTULIN cause an autosomal recessive condition named Otulin-Related Autoinflammatory Syndrome (ORAS), also known as Otulipenia or AutoInflammation, Panniculitis, and Dermatosis Syndrome (AIPDS). Monoallelic OTULIN LOF, also known as OTULIN Haploinsufficiency (OHI) or Immunodeficiency 107 (IMD107), has been linked to an incompletely penetrant, dominantly inherited susceptibility to invasive Staphylococcal infections.

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Background And Purpose: The benefits of thrombolytic therapy before endovascular thrombectomy in cases of acute ischaemic stroke, with a large infarction volume, remain unclear. This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bridging therapy and endovascular therapy among patients with large cerebral infarctions.

Methods: In this post-hoc analysis of the multicentre prospective study of ANGEL-ASPECT (Acute Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusive Patients with a Large Infarct Core), participants were divided into two groups: an endovascular therapy group and a bridging therapy group.

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encodes an eponymous linear deubiquitinase (DUB), which through the regulation of M1-Ub dynamics, is essential for controlling inflammation as a negative regulator of the canonical NF-B signaling pathway. Biallelic loss-of-function (LOF) mutations in cause an autosomal recessive condition named Otulin-Related Autoinflammatory Syndrome (ORAS), also known as Otulipenia or AutoInflammation, Panniculitis, and Dermatosis Syndrome (AIPDS). Monoallelic LOF, also known as OTULIN Haploinsufficiency (OHI) or Immunodeficiency 107 (IMD107), has been linked to an incompletely penetrant, dominantly inherited susceptibility to invasive Staphylococcal infections.

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Ferrovalley materials hold great promise for implementation of logic and memory devices in valleytronics. However, there have so far been limited ferrovalley materials exhibiting significant valley polarization and high Curie temperature (). Using first-principles calculations, we predict that the TiTeBr monolayer is a promising ferrovalley candidate.

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Background: Advances in mobile, wearable and machine learning (ML) technologies for gathering and analyzing long-term health data have opened up new possibilities for predicting and preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Meanwhile, the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and CV risk has been well-recognized. This study seeks to explore effective strategies of incorporating OSA phenotypic information and overnight physiological information for precise CV risk prediction in the general population.

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