Publications by authors named "Ao C"

Structural design usually adopts uniform temperature action. However, during the actual construction of the structure, the temperature field acting on the structure is inhomogeneous. Therefore, the simulation of the construction of statically indeterminate steel structures considering only the uniform temperature field cannot truly reflect the temperature action after structural molding and the evolution of the stress performance of the temporary stress system of structural construction.

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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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  • The NAC transcription factors are crucial for rice's tolerance to abiotic stresses like drought and salt.
  • In this study, a specific NAC TF named OsNAC15 was identified, which enhances drought and salt tolerance by promoting the biosynthesis of abscisic acid (ABA).
  • Manipulating OsNAC15 levels showed that its loss makes rice plants more sensitive to stress, while overexpression increases their resilience, highlighting its potential for improving crop tolerance to environmental stresses.
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Non-point source (NPS) pollution is a significant issue in the Hetao Irrigation District (HID), affecting local water environment and ecological safety. To explore solutions for managing NPS pollution in the HID, this study establishes the SWAT-MODFLOW-RT3D (SMFR) model based on data from recent years. The results show that the determination coefficient (R) of monthly drainage simulation for both the calibration and validation periods are >0.

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The high value-added utilization of agroforestry waste biomass is an urgent requirment. Herein, a feasible approach was provided to obtain biodegradable cellulose fibrous films from agroforestry waste biomass. The cellulose used was extracted from agroforestry waste biomass and then the cellulose fibrous film was obtained by direct electrospinning.

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Straw management is an important issue for many developing countries. In China, straw return is an effective way of straw management, involving substantial financial subsidies and impacts on public welfare through environmental improvements. The public plays a significant role as a financial source and beneficiary, and sustainable straw return policies need to respond to the public's interests and concerns.

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Flat black tea (FBT) has been innovatively developed to alleviate homogenisation competition, but the dynamic changes in aroma components during the process remain unclear. This study employed HS-SPME-GC-MS to analyse the aroma components of tea samples from various processing stages of FBT, and to make a comparative assessment with conventional strip-like Congou black tea (SBT). Additionally, a proteomic analysis was conducted on fresh leaves, withered leaves, and frozen-thawed leaves.

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  • Hypertrophic scars (HS) cause various issues like pain and functional impairments, and the study focuses on the role of a specific circRNA called circRNA_SLC8A1, which is found to be reduced in HS tissues.
  • Researchers utilized different assays to analyze how circRNA_SLC8A1 affects HS-derived fibroblasts (HSFs) by modifying its expression and observing changes in cell behavior.
  • The results indicate that circRNA_SLC8A1 negatively impacts HSF activities such as proliferation and migration, and works through an interaction with miRNA-27a-3p to activate a protective pathway called the Nrf2-ARE, suggesting potential targets for scar treatment.
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  • Emerging research suggests that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) may help treat chemotherapy-induced premature ovarian failure (POF) by improving ovarian function and reducing cell death.
  • The study evaluated the timing of UC-MSC treatment and its effects on ovarian health in a mouse model, finding that administering UC-MSCs on day 6 post-chemotherapy significantly enhanced ovarian function compared to later timing.
  • UC-MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) demonstrated similar therapeutic effects, activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to prevent apoptosis of ovarian cells, with clusterin (CLU) identified as a key protein in this protective mechanism.
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Background: Gamma delta (γδ) T cells play dual roles in human tumors, with both antitumor and tumor-promoting functions. However, the role of γδT cells in HPV-infected cervical cancer is still undetermined. Therefore, we aimed to identify γδT cell-related prognostic signatures in the cervical tumor microenvironment.

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Adsorptive membranes for the efficient separation of dyes with the same charges are quite desirable. Herein, a novel membrane of lanthanum hydroxide/cellulose hydrogel coated filter paper (LC) was prepared through a facile strategy of dip-coating followed by freeze-shaping. With the aid of cellulose gel, the generated La(OH) achieved fine dispersion.

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2-Pentanone is a significant carbon-neutral fuel. To better understand 2-pentanone combustion, the CCSD(T)/CBS method was used to calculate the potential energy surfaces (PES) for H-abstraction, isomerization, and β-scission reactions of 2-pentanone. Rate constants for the above reactions were calculated by the MESS employing conventional transition state theory (CTST) at 300-2000 K.

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Background: Air pollution is associated with several inflammatory skin disorders. However, the association between air quality and rosacea remains unclear.

Objectives: To investigate the association between the Air Quality Index (AQI) and incidence of rosacea.

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Background: Cervical cancer ranks the fourth most prevalent type of cancer worldwide, characterized by a notably low survival rate, particularly in its metastatic stage. Despite 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) demonstrating potential anti-tumor effects against cervical cancer, the intricate mechanisms underlying its efficacy necessitate further investigation. Here, the study aims to elucidate the impact of ALA-PDT on the cancer cell viability, invasion and migration, alongside delineating the underlying molecular mechanisms.

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Aroma is one of the key factors for evaluating the quality of green tea. A tender aroma (NX) and floral-like aroma (HX) are two types of high-quality aroma of green tea. In this work, the different aroma types of baked green tea were classified by sensory evaluation.

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Objectives: Invasive lumbar puncture is the conventional method for diagnosing neurosyphilis (NS). We investigated a non-invasive alternative method to detect serum Treponema pallidum-specific antibodies against highly immunogenic antigens TP0171 (TP15), TP0435 (TP17), and TP0574 (TP47) by using luciferase immunosorbent assay.

Methods: A total of 816 HIV-negative patients suspected of NS from the Beijing and Guangzhou cohorts were retrospectively selected and tested for serum anti-TP15, TP17, and TP47 IgG antibodies.

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Childhood separation caused by parental migration increases the risk of suffering depressive symptoms among college students. However, most studies in this field have focused on environmental factors and largely ignored the role of physiological reactivity to stress (e.g.

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Fresh Regel (FA) and dried Regel (DA) are significantly different in antioxidant activity. However, the relevant mechanisms have not yet been explored. We evaluated the antioxidant activities of two varieties of FA and DA and characterized their metabolites using targeted metabolomics.

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Longjing tea is favored by consumers due to its refreshing and delicate aroma, as well as its fresh and sweet flavor. In order to study the processing technology of Longjing tea with 'Baiye 1' tea varieties, solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry were used to analyze the volatile components of Longjing tea in different process stages. The results revealed the identification of 275 aroma metabolites in the processing samples of Longjing tea.

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To assess the clinical applicability of a semi-quantitative luciferase immunosorbent assay (LISA) for detecting antibodies against antigens TP0171 (TP15), TP0435 (TP17), and TP0574 (TP47) in diagnosing and monitoring syphilis. LISA for detection of anti-TP15, TP17, and TP47 antibodies were developed and evaluated for syphilis diagnosis using 261 serum samples (161 syphilis, 100 non-syphilis). Ninety serial serum samples from 6 syphilis rabbit models (3 treated, 3 untreated) and 110 paired serum samples from 55 syphilis patients were used to assess treatment effects by utilizing TRUST as a reference.

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In this study, the impact of three unsaturated fatty acids (Oleic acid: OA, Eicosapentaenoic acid: EPA, Docosahexaenoic acid: DHA) on the oxidation and structure of rainbow trout myofibrillar protein (MP) was explored. The findings revealed a notable increase in carbonyl content (P < 0.05) and a significant decrease in total sulfhydryl content (P < 0.

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  • * Research indicates that mesenchymal stem cells, particularly those derived from human umbilical cord, can help reduce kidney damage and fibrosis in DN models.
  • * The study found that these stem cells and their exosomes work by inhibiting the Hedgehog/SMO signaling pathway, which is linked to kidney fibrosis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), providing a potential new therapeutic approach for DN.
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  • The text discusses two newly discovered species of edible mushrooms from southwestern China, which adds to the existing knowledge primarily recorded in Oceania, Europe, and South America.
  • The morphological features include medium-sized basidiomata with specific characteristics of chlamydospores and basidiospores, detailing their appearance and structure.
  • Phylogenetic analyses suggest these new species are distinct based on their genetic makeup, but further research and more specimens are needed to confirm their identity and relationships to existing species in databases like GenBank.
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What is static charge? Despite the long history of research, the identity of static charge and mechanism by which static is generated by contact electrification are still unknown. Investigations are challenging due to the complexity of surfaces. This study involves the molecular-scale analysis of contact electrification using highly well-defined surfaces functionalized with a self-assembled monolayer of alkylsilanes.

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