Publications by authors named "Fan Zhuo"

We present a novel approach to realize three-dimensional (3D) matter wave solitons (MWSs) transformation between different optical potential wells by manipulating their depths and centers. The 3D MWSs are obtained by the square operator method, and transformed to other types (elliptical/ring/necklace) by performing time evolution with the split-step Fourier method. The effectiveness and reliability of our approach is demonstrated by comparing the transformed solitons with those obtained iteratively using the square operator method.

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  • Type-I photodynamic therapy shows promise due to its lower oxygen dependency, but creating effective photosensitizers is challenging.
  • A new photosensitizer was developed that utilizes hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) and can produce both superoxide and carbon-centered radicals when exposed to light.
  • This novel photosensitizer, tested in mouse models with HeLa tumors, demonstrated high photocytotoxicity and effective antitumor results, indicating a promising design strategy for future Type-I photosensitizers.
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The mammalian epidermis is a structurally complex tissue that serves critical barrier functions, safeguarding the organism from the external milieu. The development of the epidermis is governed by sophisticated regulatory processes. However, the precise mechanism maintaining epidermal homeostasis remains incompletely elucidated.

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The size and condition of the peripheral CD4 T cell population determine the capacity of the immune response. Under homeostatic conditions, the size of the peripheral CD4 T cell population is maintained through turnover and survival. However, the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately understood.

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Colovesical fistula (CVF) is usually developed from colonic diverticulitis, followed by tumor. Traditional surgery is usually completed in one or more stages. For complex cancerous CVF, radical resection is more difficult.

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Place attachment has been extensively studied in the field of tourism. However, it is important to recognize that place attachment alone may not fully capture the emotional expression of tourists' spiritual beliefs and their sense of belonging to a destination. Therefore, a more comprehensive attachment theory is needed to encompass higher dimensions.

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Although pressure pipelines serve as a secure and energy-efficient means of transporting oil, gas, and chemicals, they are susceptible to fatigue cracks over extended periods of cyclic loading due to the challenging operational conditions. Their quality and efficiency directly affect the safe operation of the project. Therefore, a thorough and precise characterization approach towards pressure pipelines can proactively mitigate safety risks and yield substantial economic and societal benefits.

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Water resources are the foundation of human survival and development. Thus, it is essential to quantify the relationship between water supply and demand and assess water security to ensure sustainable use of water resources. In this study, we quantified the relationship between water supply and demand in the Yiluo River Basin (YRB) using the InVEST model, constructed a spatial flow model of water provision service at the sub-watershed scale, and analyzed the water security index (WSI) under static and dynamic conditions.

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Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that profoundly impacts the quality of life of patients worldwide. While it is predominantly observed in adolescents, it can affect individuals across all age groups. Acne pathogenesis is believed to be a result of various endogenous and exogenous factors, but the precise mechanisms remain elusive.

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The cGAS-STING signaling pathway senses the presence of cytosolic DNA, induces strong type I interferon responses, and enhances inflammatory cytokine production, placing it as an important axis in infection, autoimmunity, and tumor immunity. Recent studies have shown that the abnormalities and/or dysfunctions of cGAS-STING signaling are closely related to the pathogenesis of skin diseases and/or cancers. Additionally, a variety of new therapeutics targeting the cGAS-STING signaling are in development for the treatment of skin disorders.

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Ozone pollution has been associated with several adverse effects, including memory impairment, intellectual retardation, emotional disturbances. However, the potential mechanisms remain uncertain. The present study aimed to investigate whether ozone (O) regulates synaptic plasticity through PI3K/Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway and induces neurobehavioral modifications among the young rats.

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Transcription factor Nrf2 (nuclear factor, erythroid 2-like 2, encoded by ) has been accepted as a key player in redox regulatory responses to oxidative or reductive stresses. However, relatively little is known about the potential role of Nrf1 (nuclear factor, erythroid 2-like 1, encoded by ) in the redox responses, particularly to reductive stress, although this 'fossil-like' factor is indispensable for cell homeostasis and organ integrity during the life process. Herein, we examine distinct roles of Nrf1 and Nrf2 in monitoring the defense response to 1,4-dithiothreitol (DTT, serving as a reductive stressor), concomitantly with unfolded protein response being induced by this chemical (also defined as an endoplasmic reticulum stressor).

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Biomolecules and organelles usually undergo changes to their structure or form as a result of mechanical stretching or stimulation. It is critical to be able to observe these changes and responses, which trigger mechano-chemical coupling or signal transduction. Advanced techniques have been developed to observe structure and form during manipulation; however, these require sophisticated methods.

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Objective: To explore the effects of acute paraquat (PQ) exposure on the phenotypic polarization of hippocampal microglia and its mechanism.

Methods: An acute PQ exposure rat model was established. Male SD rats were exposed to 0, 5, 25, and 50 mg/kg PQ, and brain hippocampal tissue was collected after 1, 3, and 7 days of exposure, respectively.

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is a soilborne, hemibiotrophic phytopathogenic fungus that causes Fusarium crown rot and Fusarium head blight in wheat. The basic leucine zipper proteins (bZIPs) are evolutionarily conserved transcription factors that play crucial roles in a range of growth and developmental processes and the responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the roles of bZIP transcription factors remains unknown in .

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The toxicity of the bipyridine cationic herbicide paraquat (PQ) to the lung and kidneys has been widely documented, but the acute toxic effects of PQ on the nervous system have received little attention. This study aimed to explore the changes in the phenotypic differentiation of microglia in rats caused by acute PQ exposure. As results, acute PQ exposure induced pyknosis, edema, and apoptosis in substantia nigra neurons.

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In the past 25 years, Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, also called NFE2L2) had been preferentially parsed as a master hub of regulating antioxidant, detoxification, and cytoprotective genes; albeit as a matter of fact that Nrf1 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 1, also called NFE2L1)-rather than Nrf2-is indispensable for cell homeostasis and organ integrity during normal growth and development. Herein, distinct genotypic cell lines (i.e.

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Heat shock protein Hsp104, a homolog of the bacterial chaperone ClpB and plant Hsp100, plays an essential part in the response to heat and various chemical agents in . However, their functions remain largely unknown in plant fungal pathogens. Here, we report the identification and functional characterization of a plausible ortholog of yeast Hsp104 in , which we termed FpHsp104.

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Apoptosis, a type of programmed cell death, plays crucial roles in various physiological processes, from development to adaptive responses. Key features of apoptosis have been verified in various fungal microbes but not yet in species. Here, we identified 19 apoptosis-related genes in using a genome-wide survey.

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Activity recognition has received considerable attention in many research fields, such as industrial and healthcare fields. However, many researches about activity recognition have focused on static activities and dynamic activities in current literature, while, the transitional activities, such as stand-to-sit and sit-to-stand, are more difficult to recognize than both of them. Consider that it may be important in real applications.

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The water-soluble Nrf2 (nuclear factor, erythroid 2-like 2, also called Nfe2l2) is accepted as a master regulator of antioxidant responses to cellular stress, and it was also identified as a direct target of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-anchored PERK (protein kinase RNA-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase). However, the membrane-bound Nrf1 (nuclear factor, erythroid 2-like 1, also called Nfe2l1) response to ER stress remains elusive. Herein, we report a unity of opposites between these two antioxidant transcription factors, Nrf1 and Nrf2, in coordinating distinct cellular responses to the ER stressor tunicamycin (TU).

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Isosteviol sodium (STVNa), which is a derivate of the natural sweet‑tasting glycoside stevioside, has recently been developed and it has been determined that this compound exhibits neuro‑ and cardio‑protective properties. In the current study, whether STVNa interferes with the development of cardiac hypertrophy, which is induced by isoprenaline (Iso), was investigated in an experimental rat model. Rats were treated with a vehicle (0.

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Background: Complement C3 has been shown to be highly expressed in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) tumour tissues and is correlated with tumour cell growth. This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of C3 in cSCC malignant transformation.

Methods: C3 expression was analysed in cSCC cell lines A431, Tca8113, SCC13, HSC-5 and HSC-1 and in immortalized HaCaT keratinocytes.

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The topobiological behaviour of Nrf1 dictates its post-translational modification and its ability to transactivate target genes. Here, we have elucidated that topovectorial mechanisms control the juxtamembrane processing of Nrf1 on the cyto/nucleoplasmic side of endoplasmic reticulum (ER), whereupon it is cleaved and degraded to remove various lengths of its N-terminal domain (NTD, also refolded into a UBL module) and acidic domain-1 (AD1) to yield multiple isoforms. Notably, an N-terminal ~12.

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Nano-delivery systems have gained remarkable recognition for targeted delivery of therapeutic payload, reduced off-target effects, and improved biopharmaceutical profiles of drugs. Therefore, we aimed to fabricate polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) to deliver tacrolimus (TCS) to deeper layers of the skin in order to alleviate its systemic toxicity and improved therapeutic efficacy against atopic dermatitis (AD). To further optimize the targeting efficiency, TCS-loaded NPs were coated with hyaluronic acid (HA).

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