Publications by authors named "Chunyan Zhang"

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  • The research focuses on converting CO emissions into useful 3D printed carbon-based materials, contributing to climate change mitigation and better resource utilization.
  • The process involves an integrated system that transforms CO into carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using electrochemical and thermocatalytic methods, successfully producing 37 grams of CNTs over 45 hours.
  • A techno-economic analysis shows a potential 90% cost reduction in CNT production, making this method commercially viable and highlighting its significant role in reducing global carbon emissions amid increasing demand for carbon nanocomposites.*
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Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy has significantly benefited patients with several types of solid tumors and some lymphomas. However, many of the treated patients do not have a durable clinical response. It has been demonstrated that rescuing exhausted CD8 T cells is required for ICB-mediated antitumor effects.

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) are bioactive polysaccharide rich in -SO- and -COO- groups, also known as acidic mucopolysaccharides. In this study, the feasibility of three structurally distinct forms of chondroitin sulfate (CS-A, CS-C, and CS-D) from the GAG family was explored as a potential strategy to enhance industrial α-amylase activity. All three CSs were found to increase α-amylase activity to varying degrees, with CS-D showing the most significant increase, exceeding 78 %.

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  • Achieving precise composition and structure in high entropy materials is crucial for enhancing their energy storage capacity.
  • A novel high entropy oxide, (CrMnFeCoNi)O, with a unique duplex yolk-shell structure was created using a simple reaction process, ultimately leading to an effective anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
  • The resulting anode, DYSHEO-450, demonstrated impressive performance, achieving high charge capacities and excellent cycle stability, paving the way for further innovations in high-entropy materials.
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  • - Aberrant RNA modifications, particularly 5-methylcytosine (m5C), contribute to cancer progression, with the m5C methyltransferase NSUN5 being notably upregulated in esophageal cancer (ESCA) and showing potential for diagnostic use.
  • - Silencing NSUN5 hampers ESCA cell growth and stalls the cell cycle, while increasing NSUN5 levels promotes tumor growth; experiments in mice further demonstrate that reduced NSUN5 leads to decreased tumor development.
  • - NSUN5 enhances the expression of the oncogenic protein METTL1 by binding to its transcript, emphasizing the importance of the NSUN5/METTL1 pathway in ESCA and suggesting it as a possible target for cancer
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The multi-element synergism in high-entropy materials (HEMs) provides great opportunities as multi-functional catalysts or for the promotion of tandem reactions. Herein, a strategy that utilizes a high entropy precursor is proposed to realize the formation of a unique high entropy metallic-high entropy non-metallic community (HEM-HENMC). Aminotriazole acts as a "bonding agent" for the high entropy precursor, and not only binds the five metals Cr, Mn, Fe, Co and Ni together, but also introduces nitrogen and carbon .

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Dysregulation of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and interferon signaling contributes to tumorigenesis and progression; however, their crosstalk in tumor biology remains poorly understood. Here, we showed that TSPEAR-AS2, an lncRNA mediated by METTL1, activates the interferon signaling pathway in esophageal cancer (ESCA). Clinically, we conducted a pan-cancer investigation and identified TSPEAR-AS2 as a novel ESCA-related lncRNA that predicts a worse patient prognosis.

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This study was aimed to investigate the effects of replacing dietary fish meal (FM) with defatted yellow mealworm () meal (DYM) on growth performance, intestinal health, serum immune, and antioxidant indexes of juvenile Chinese mitten crab (). Four hundred juvenile Chinese mitten crabs (4.94 ± 0.

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Our objective was to evaluate the ramifications of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the microbial profile and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens of patients with bacterial meningitis. We conducted a retrospective analysis of laboratory results and clinical records about positive CSF cultures reported by the SPARSS network from 2017 to 2023. The study covered three distinct periods: January 2017 to December 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic), January 2020 to December 2022 (during the COVID-19 pandemic), and January 2023 to December 2023 (after the COVID-19 pandemic), with a total of 5793 CSF isolates collected.

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  • * Key findings showed that dyspnea, a body temperature greater than 36.5°C, and being under 1.46 years old were significant risk factors for developing PCP.
  • * The diagnostic model created had excellent accuracy with an area under the curve of 0.958, and it revealed a higher rate of co-infection with cytomegalovirus in the PCP group compared to others.
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Rechargeable solid-state sodium metal batteries (SSMBs) experience growing attention owing to the increased energy density (vs Na-ion batteries) and cost-effective materials. Inorganic sulfide-based Na-ion conductors also possess significant potential as promising solid electrolytes (SEs) in SSMBs. Nevertheless, due to the highly reactive Na metal, poor interface compatibility is the biggest obstacle for inorganic sulfide solid electrolytes such as NaSbS to achieve high performance in SSMBs.

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Objective: To verify whether the bleeding risk assessment guidelines from the 9th American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) are prognostic for respiratory intensive care unit (RICU) patients and to explore risk factors for hemorrhages, we conducted a secondary data analysis based on our previously published cohort study of venous thromboembolism.

Patients And Methods: We performed a secondary data analysis on the single-center prospective cohort from our previous study. Patients admitted to the RICU at Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital from August 1, 2014 to December 31, 2020 were included and followed up until discharge.

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  • Researchers conducted RNA-seq analysis to investigate matrix metalloproteinase-3 as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for cervical cancer.
  • The study included 100 cervical cancer patients and 100 healthy women, analyzing gene expression and survival rates, revealing significant changes in serum protein levels.
  • The findings suggest that targeting matrix metalloproteinase-3 could offer new avenues for early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.
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  • This study addresses the issue of hospital-acquired insomnia among Chinese patients, aiming to translate and validate the Hospital-acquired Insomnia Scale (HAIS) for use in China.
  • A sample of 679 hospitalized patients was analyzed using various psychometric methods, confirming the scale's reliability and validity through strong statistical indicators.
  • Findings indicate that factors such as gender, age, sleep duration, hospital stay length, and perceived stress significantly contribute to hospital-acquired insomnia, validating the scale's effectiveness in understanding this issue.
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Platinum (Pt)-based materials are among the most competitive electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to suitable hydrogen adsorption energy. Due to the rarity of Pt, it is desirable to develop cost-effective Pt-based electrocatalysts with low Pt loading. Herein, Pt/PtS electrocatalysts on S-doped carbon nanofilms (PPS/C) have been successfully fabricated through a precursor reduction route with a complex of Pt and 1-dodecanethiol (1-DDT) as the precursor.

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Objective: This study aims to assess the levels of social support, fear of disease progression (FOP) and health promotion behaviors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and to examine the associations between FOP, social support, and health promotion behaviors in OSAHS patients, with a focus on exploring the mediating role of social support. The findings aim to provide insights for enhancing health promotion behaviors among OSAHS patients in China and to offer a theoretical foundation for healthcare professionals in devising intervention strategies to promote health behaviors in individuals with OSAHS.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 307 patients diagnosed with OSAHS in Jinzhou City, Liaoning province.

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Background: Most medical organizations accept many nursing students each year who gain clinical practice skills under the supervision of clinical nurses. However, there are no assessment tools to measure the contributions nursing students make to the clinical setting during clinical practicum. This study aimed to translate the 'Nursing Student Contributions to Clinical Settings' scale into Chinese and test its reliability and validity from the perspective of Chinese clinical nurses.

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  • Sleep disturbances are linked to neurodegenerative diseases, and serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a biomarker used to assess neurological disorders.
  • This study analyzed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to examine the relationship between sleep patterns and serum NfL levels among American adults.
  • Findings revealed that longer sleep duration correlates with higher serum NfL levels, while no significant relationship was found in those with short sleep or poor sleep patterns.
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The utilization of MnO anodes with high storage capacity is significantly hindered by rapid capacity fading and inadequate rate capability, stemming from substantial volume fluctuations and low electrical conductivity. Crafting a composite comprising sulfur and fluorine co-modified MnO nanoparticles integrated with sulfur and nitrogen co-doped carbon matrices promises enhanced electrochemical performance yet poses formidable obstacles. Here, we present a straightforward synthetic strategy for in situ growth of sulfur and fluorine co-modified MnO nanoparticles onto sulfur and nitrogen co-doped carbon scaffolds.

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  • About 10-20% of individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are lean, and the reasons behind this condition are not fully understood.
  • A study involving 99 patients with lean NAFLD and 1891 healthy controls found that the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) is linked to the risk of developing this condition.
  • The TyG index showed promising diagnostic value, having a high area under the ROC curve (0.851), suggesting it could be an effective early marker for lean NAFLD detection.
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The neuroinflammatory response promotes secondary brain injury after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (TREM1) is a key regulator of inflammation. However, the role of TREM1 in TBI is poorly studied.

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  • EPFRs derived from chlorophenols, influenced by light or heat, raise serious environmental issues, particularly regarding how chlorine affects their formation and reactivity.
  • Our research shows that more chlorine in these compounds leads to increased formation of EPFRs by enhancing the removal of hydrogen from the phenolic group, which is key for activating molecular oxygen under light.
  • We discovered a strong link between the chlorine content in EPFRs and their toxicity, highlighting the need for ongoing research to better understand and mitigate their harmful effects on the environment.
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