Publications by authors named "Bai Hao"

Unlabelled: Avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J) poses a significant threat to the poultry industry; yet, our understanding of its replication and pathogenic mechanisms is limited. The Ten-Eleven Translocation 2 (TET2) is an indispensable regulatory factor in active DNA demethylation and immune response regulation. This study reports a significant and time-dependent decrease in TET2 levels following ALV-J infection and shows that the reduction of TET2 protein is mediated by the autophagy pathway.

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Hydraulic fracturing of deep, high-temperature reservoirs poses challenges due to elevated temperatures and high fracture pressures. Conventional polymer fracturing fluid (QCL) has high viscosity upon adding cross-linking agents and significantly increases wellbore friction. This paper examines a polymer fracturing fluid with pH response and low friction.

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Skyrmion bags, with arbitrary topological charge Q, have recently attracted much interest, since such high-Q topological systems could open a way for topological magnetism research and are promising for spintronic applications with high flexibility for information encoding. Investigation on room-temperature skyrmion bags in magnetic multilayered structures is essential for applications and remains unexplored so far. Here, we demonstrate room-temperature creation and manipulation of individual skyrmion bags in magnetic multilayered disks.

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mRNA-based therapies hold tremendous promise for treating various diseases, yet their clinical success is hindered by delivery challenges. This study developed a library of 140 lipocationic Poly(β-amino ester)s (PBAEs) and formulated lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHs) with four helper lipids, including 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP), to enhance mRNA delivery. Initial screening of four representative PBAEs identified the D/P4-1 formulation (DOTAP/PBAE molar ratio of 4:1) as the most effective.

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Although gemcitabine (GEM) is the cornerstone of the treatment of pancreatic cancer (PC), GEM resistance frequently arises. Circular RNA (circRNA) circ_0075829 is highly expressed in PC. However, whether circ_0075829 contributes to GEM resistance of PC is largely unknown.

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A Pd/C-catalyzed dehydrogenative [3 + 2] cycloaddition is described for the diastereoswitchable synthesis of hexahydropyrrolo[2,1-]isoquinolines by altering solvents. The reaction proceeds through a sequential Pd/C-catalyzed dehydrogenative formation of azomethine ylides from tetrahydroisoquinoline acetates and 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition with 2-nitroethenylbenzenes. This method displayed tunable diastereoselectivity, a broad substrate scope and good functional group compatibility.

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Monitoring acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and its inhibitor is crucial yet challenging for the early diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases. In this study, we present Au nanoparticle decorated CoAl layered double hydroxide monolayer (Au@CoAl-LDH-m) as a peroxidase-like (POD) nanozyme for the sensitive colorimetric detection of AChE and its inhibitor, thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP). Remarkably, the Au@CoAl-LDH-m nanozyme can catalyze the oxidation of chromogenic substrates through its POD-like activity, which is effectively inhibited by thiocholine (TCh, a catalytic product of AChE), thereby enabling detection of AChE and TPP through a visible colorimetric readout.

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  • Residual feed intake (RFI) is identified as a crucial measure of feed efficiency in poultry, particularly in a study involving 800 slow-growing ducks.
  • Selection of low RFI (LRFI) ducks led to reduced feed consumption and improved feed efficiency without negative impacts on growth, slaughter rates, or meat quality.
  • Gene expression analysis revealed significant differences between high RFI (HRFI) and LRFI ducks, highlighting pathways related to fat and energy metabolism, with the gene PRKAG3 emerging as a key factor in RFI variations.
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  • Astrocytes react to brain injuries and can lead to neuron death, but how this happens isn't fully understood; this study investigates the role of a specific microRNA (miRNA-382-5p) found in extracellular vesicles (EVs) as a potential biomarker for traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • The level of EV-miRNA-382-5p rises significantly in TBI patients and model mice, and it disrupts communication between astrocytes and neurons, causing mitochondrial problems by inhibiting a protein called optic atrophy-1 (OPA1).
  • Targeting miRNA-382-5p with engineered EVs that deliver an inhibitor can reduce mitochondrial damage and improve neural function, indicating that this micro
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The combined effect of cardiovascular risk factors on breast cancer in women is unknown. The relationship between genetic risk combined with cardiovascular health (CVH) levels and breast cancer has not been confirmed. This study aims to explore the relationship between CVH level based on life's essential 8 (LE8) score and breast cancer risk in women with different menopausal statuses and to estimate further the effect of CVH level combined with genetic susceptibility on breast cancer risk.

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  • * The study analyzed whole-grain consumption trends in China, noting significant drops from 2000 to 2009, followed by increases until 2018, yet 80% of adults still fell short of dietary guidelines.
  • * Changes in dietary habits in China reflect a shift towards high-fat foods and meat, leading to low dietary fiber intake and insufficient whole-grain consumption, signaling a public health concern that needs addressing.
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Alginate (Alg) hydrogels have demonstrated great potential in drug delivery, wound dressings, and tissue engineering. However, the practical applications of conventional Alg hydrogels suffer from rapid degradation, insufficient controlled drug release, and poor adhesion to tissues. In this paper, the physicochemical properties of Alg hydrogels were comprehensively modulated through chemical modification and the incorporation of various polymers.

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Introduction: Ruminants play a pivotal role in our society by transforming non-consumable substances from industrial by-products and plant fibers into valuable resources such as meat and milk. This remarkable conversion ability is primarily attributed to the rumen microbiota, which is influenced by various factors, including diet, climate, and geographical location. In recent years, increasing research has shown that host factors (breed, genetic variation, etc.

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Background And Aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality of China account for nearly 30% of the global attributable fraction. We aimed to estimate the yield and effectiveness of a 2-sample fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-based screening program in China.

Methods: Eligible individuals were invited for 2-sample FIT between 2007 and 2021, with positive ones (cutoff 40 μg/g before 2013 and 20 μg/g thereafter) referred for colonoscopy.

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Magnon chirality refers to the precessional handedness of magnetization around the external magnetic field, which is fixed as right-handed in ferromagnets. Compensated ferrimagnets accommodate parallel and antiparallel configurations of net magnetization and angular momentum, and thus serve as an ideal platform for studying magnon chirality. Through performing spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance experiments, we experimentally study the reversal of low-frequency magnon chirality across the magnetization and angular momentum compensation temperatures in a Gd_{3}Fe_{5}O_{12}/Pt bilayer.

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  • Dietary threonine (Thr) affects fat storage in ducks, possibly by regulating hepatic lipid metabolism through the STAT3 protein.
  • Research involved isolating duck liver cells and treating them with various doses of Thr or a STAT3 overexpression plasmid to study fatty acid and triglyceride levels.
  • Findings showed that both Thr and overexpressed STAT3 reduce fat deposition in liver cells by inhibiting specific fatty acid and triglyceride metabolism pathways, particularly targeting the SCD1 gene.
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In this investigation, the aqueous corrosion resistance of 9Cr series heat-resistant steel during tempering was investigated. Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) were used to analyze the effect of tempering temperature on the microstructure and precipitation behavior of precipitates. The heat-resisting steel was heated to 1150 °C for 1 h, and then tempered at different temperatures between 680 °C and 760 °C for 2 h.

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  • Accurate tumor diagnosis is critical for effective treatment, and microRNAs (miRNAs) serve as important biomarkers in this process.
  • The study introduces a colorimetric assay using ruthenium nanoparticle decorated titanium dioxide nanoribbons that allows for the on-site visualization of tumor-associated miRNAs.
  • This method is highly sensitive and specific, capable of detecting miRNAs in diluted human serum with a limit of 100 picomolar, making it a promising tool for early cancer diagnosis and research.
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  • Scientists are studying how ionizing radiation affects skin injuries, especially in industries and medicine, using samples from a nuclear accident and rat models.
  • They used a technique called single-cell RNA sequencing to see the changes in skin cells after radiation exposure, finding specific molecules that may help treat injuries.
  • The research showed that certain skin cells, like fibroblasts, reacted strongly to radiation, which helped them understand how these injuries happen and how to potentially fix them.
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  • Avian Leukosis virus (ALV) is a virus that affects birds, especially chickens, and can cost a lot of money in the poultry industry.
  • Scientists studied how sugar processing (glycolysis) in cells affects the replication of the ALV-J virus and found that the virus increases sugar intake in infected cells.
  • They discovered over 10,000 special RNA molecules (circRNAs) and identified 28 of them that help control how the virus replicates, pointing to new ways to fight against the virus in chickens.
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  • - In the field of life sciences and biomedicine, there's a growing need for techniques that can detect low-abundance biomolecules and weak biosignals, leading to advancements in analytical methods that enhance sensitivity and specificity.
  • - Immuno-rolling circle amplification (immuno-RCA) is a significant innovation that combines immunoassays with signal amplification, allowing for the detection of targeted biomolecules at even the single-molecule level through exponential signal enhancement.
  • - This review discusses the practical applications of immuno-RCA in detecting biomarkers, highlights its limitations, and explores future possibilities in areas like diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and molecular imaging.
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DNA-binding one zinc finger (DOF) transcription factors are crucial plant-specific regulators involved in growth, development, signal transduction, and abiotic stress response generation. However, the genome-wide identification and characterization of genes and their regulatory elements in kiwifruit () has not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we screened the kiwifruit genome database and identified 42 genes ( to ).

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To investigate the effects of early administration of ciprofloxacin (CIP) on Xueshan chickens, in this study Xueshan chickens were measured for growth performance, tested for drug residues, evaluated for meat quality, and muscle metabolism changes were explored using a non-target metabolomics approach. Experimental findings revealed that early CIP use did not significantly impact the overall growth rate of Xueshan chickens ( > 0.05).

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Chickens are the most thoroughly domesticated vertebrate species, and after long-continued natural and artificial selection, they now show rich phenotypic diversity. In particular, feathered legs present in domestic chickens are a characteristic that is carefully selected by advanced breeders. Previous studies have identified the key mutations responsible for feathered legs on chromosomes 13 and 15; however, not all chickens can be easily distinguished based on these two markers.

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The wide distribution and diverse varieties of chickens make them important models for studying genetic adaptation. The aim of this study was to identify genes that alter heat adaptation in commercial chicken breeds by comparing genetic differences between tropical and cold-resistant chickens. We analyzed whole-genome resequencing data of 186 chickens across various regions in Asia, including the following breeds: Bian chickens (B), Dagu chickens (DG), Beijing-You chickens (BY), and Gallus gallus jabouillei from China; Gallus gallus murghi from India; Vietnam native chickens (VN); Thailand native chickens (TN) and Gallus gallus spadiceus from Thailand; and Indonesia native chickens (IN), Gallus gallus gallus, and Gallus gallus bankiva from Indonesia.

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