Publications by authors named "GuoLiang Zhang"

This study systematically investigated the effects of ultrasonic treatment timing on the formation and emulsifying properties of chickpea protein isolate (CPI) and citrus pectin (CP) complexes. Results showed that introducing ultrasound during the CPI pre-treatment stage significantly enhanced the emulsifying activity and stability of the complexes. Notably, compared with the independent CPI, the emulsifying activity index of CPIU-CP soared from 0.

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Introduction: With the increasing demand for donkey production, there has been a growing focus on the breeding of donkeys. However, our current understanding of the mechanisms underlying spermatogenesis and maturation in donkeys during reproduction remains limited.

Objectives: This study is to provide a comprehensive single-cell landscape analysis of spermatogenesis and maturation in donkeys.

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Spinal fusion is the ultimate choice for most patients with severe disc degeneration, and bone tissue engineering offers novel strategies to improve intervertebral bone growth and fusion. In this study, we utilized graphene oxide (GO) and methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) to prepare GelMA/GO composite hydrogel scaffolds with different GO concentrations. By characterizing the various properties of the scaffolds, it was learned that the composite scaffold containing 1.

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  • The study focuses on the strain MAB10, which grows using Mn(II) under light conditions while producing dark Mn oxides (β-MnO), highlighting its role in deep-sea environments where ferromanganese nodules are found.
  • Genome sequencing revealed important genes responsible for Mn(II) oxidation and photosynthesis, including a key enzyme known as GE001273, which aids in catalyzing Mn(II) oxidation in the bacterial membrane.
  • Findings suggest that Mn(II) enhances ATP production by changing metabolic processes, showing that strain MAB10 has significant adaptability for survival and growth in extreme deep-sea habitats linked to Mn(II) oxidation.
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The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) represents an effective target for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. In the treatment of classical EGFR mutations, EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors have achieved desirable clinical efficacy. However, the effectiveness of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) against the L861Q mutation has not been fully established.

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  • A 67-year-old female patient was found to have lung nodules during a physical exam and was diagnosed with tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica along with pulmonary adenocarcinomas after further testing.
  • Surgical treatment involved lobectomy and lymphadenectomy through video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, with pathological results confirming the small lesions as adenocarcinomas.
  • The patient has been monitored for 36 months post-surgery without any recurrence, highlighting the rarity of this condition and the importance for clinicians to differentiate it from malignant tracheal invasion in patients with lung issues.
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Tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), results in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Host-directed therapy (HDT), including conventional drugs, is a promising anti-TB strategy that shows synergistic antibacterial effects when combined with anti-TB drugs. Here, the mycobactericidal effect of three anti-diabetic drugs was examined.

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Background: Atherosclerosis is a disease marked by the development of lipid lesions within the endothelium and continues to be a prominent contributor to global mortality. Shexiang Baoxin pill (SBP) has been employed in the management of numerous cardiovascular diseases, but the complex mechanisms by which it operates remain obscure. This research was conducted to determine the potential impact of SBP on atherosclerosis and the underlying regulatory mechanism involved.

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  • The presence of both TERTp and BRAF mutations significantly increased the likelihood of having multiple distant metastases and led to a quicker progression to RAIR-DTC compared to patients with BRAF mutations alone.
  • The research suggests that testing for TERTp and BRAF mutations could help in early diagnosis and treatment planning for patients at risk of progressing to RAIR-DTC.
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  • Mutations in the EGFR gene are key drivers of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and afatinib has shown benefits for patients with rare EGFR mutations.
  • Researchers used the CRISPR method to create cell lines with the G719X mutation to test the effectiveness of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).
  • The novel inhibitor WZ3146 was found to be effective against G719X mutant cells, inducing cell death and inhibiting growth through specific cellular pathways, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for these NSCLC patients.
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Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) textiles hold substantial potential for localized outdoor cooling of the human body without additional energy consumption, but their limited multifunctional integration severely hinders their practical application. Herein, aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanoparticles were purposefully introduced into poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) nanofibers via a facile electrospinning process, forming a large-scale and flexible PDRC textile with the desired antibacterial, UV-shielding, and self-cleaning capabilities. These prepared PDRC textiles present a weighted sunlight reflection rate of 92.

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Metabolic dysregulation is prominent in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), yet therapeutic strategies targeting cancer metabolism are limited. Here, utilizing multiomics data from our TNBC cohort (n = 465), we demonstrated widespread splicing deregulation and increased spliceosome abundance in the glycolytic TNBC subtype. We identified SNRNP200 as a crucial mediator of glucose-driven metabolic reprogramming.

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The aim of this study was to analyze the resistance genes and molecular mechanisms involved in rice blast infection. The contents of seven hormones and eight biochemical indicators in the leaves and spikes were at dynamic levels after inoculation with rice blast strains over time. The mRNA and protein expression of the six genes were consistent with the transcriptome analysis results.

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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common and deadly malignancies in the world. Abnormal activation of hedgehog pathway is closely related to tumor development and progression. However, potential therapeutic targets for GC based on the hedgehog pathway have not been clearly identified.

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  • Glioma is a deadly cancer with a high death rate, highlighting the urgent need for natural anti-tumor treatments, such as polysaccharides from the edible fungus Schizophyllum commune.
  • Researchers investigated the structure and anti-glioma effects of S. commune fruiting body polysaccharides (SCFP) and found it to be a heteropolysaccharide that effectively inhibited the growth of glioma cell lines and tumors in mice.
  • SCFP works by enhancing ARHI expression, which disrupts tumor growth signaling and promotes cell death, while also positively influencing gut health by restoring beneficial bacterial populations in treated mice.
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Thymic atrophy marks the onset of immune aging, precipitating developmental anomalies in T cells. Numerous clinical and preclinical investigations have underscored the regulatory role of spores (GLS) in T cell development. However, the precise mechanisms underlying this regulation remain elusive.

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Melatonin plays an important role in plant growth and development. However, little information is available about melatonin regulating rice panicle structure and yield. This study explored the regulatory effects and mechanisms of melatonin spraying before the panicle differentiation stage on rice panicle structure and grain quality.

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  • - The study identifies desmoglein-2 (DSG2) as a key factor in acquired resistance to endocrine treatments in estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer, affecting both cell behavior and treatment response.
  • - Researchers found that inhibiting ER increases DSG2 levels, leading to enhanced desmosome formation and cell adaptability, which drives resistance to treatments like fulvestrant.
  • - Removing DSG2 in resistant cancer models decreased tumor growth and improved fulvestrant effectiveness, suggesting that targeting DSG2 and its related pathways could offer new treatment strategies for better patient outcomes.
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Glioma is a serious primary malignant tumor of the human central nervous system with a poor prognosis and a high recurrence rate; however, inhibition of immune checkpoints can greatly improve the survival rate of patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the regulation of PD-L1 by cordycepin and the mechanism of its anti-tumor action. The results of previous studies indicate that cordycepin has good anti-proliferative and anti-migratory activities and can induce apoptosis in U251 and T98G cells in vitro.

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Persistent organic pollutants seriously affect the growth and development of crops. 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (TCB), as one of the most widely used chlorobenzenes, can affect the yield of japonica rice. However, existing research on the effect of TCB on japonica rice yield is not in-depth, and a basic understanding of commonality has not yet been formed.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a leading neurodegenerative disorder with substantial impacts on cognition and behavior. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive neuromodulation technique, has been used to treat various neuropsychiatric disorders, but its efficacy in AD has not been thoroughly investigated. This study examines the neuroprotective effects of rTMS in the 5xFAD mouse model of AD, with a particular focus on its modulation of GABAergic neuronal activity via the GABRG2 and SNAP25 proteins.

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Wheat ( L.) is one of the world's most important staple crops, whose production is critical to feed the expanding population worldwide. The 90-kDa Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) is a highly abundant chaperone protein involved in multiple cellular processes.

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