Publications by authors named "Jia-Jun Wang"

In this study, we have found two new species- and . Phylogenetic analyses, based on the internal transcribed spacer regions (ITS) and the nuclear ribosomal RNA gene (nrLSU), suggest that the two new species are distinct and monophyletic. is distinguished from other species of the genus by the pileus covered with greyish-orange squamules in the centre, stipe light brown and surface covered with white triangular squamules.

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  • Diabetic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe complication of diabetes, and this study explores how bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (BMSC-exo) affect neuroinflammation in diabetic patients post-ICH.
  • The research involves isolating and modifying BMSC-exo with microRNA-129-5p (miR-129-5p) and injecting them into diabetic mice with ICH to analyze their effects on inflammation and nerve function.
  • Results indicate that BMSC-exo enhance recovery from neuroinflammation, with miR-129-5p playing a key protective role by reducing inflammation and improving neurological outcomes in cases of concurrent diabetes and ICH.
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability and death. Thus, timely and effective secondary brain injury intervention is crucial, with potential to improve the prognosis of TBI. Oxidative stress contributes to post-traumatic secondary cognitive impairment, and the reduction of post-traumatic oxidative stress effectively enhances cognitive function.

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Mode-pairing quantum key distribution (MP-QKD) holds great promise for the practical implementation of QKD in the near future. It combines the security advantages of measurement device independence while still being capable of breaking the Pirandola-Laurenza-Ottaviani-Banchi bound without the need for highly demanding phase-locking and phase-tracking technologies for deployment. In this work, we explore optimization strategies for MP-QKD in a wavelength-division multiplexing scenario.

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Habitat is fundamental for facilitating various life activities in animals, for instance, snakes procure essential energy for survival and reproduction by selecting ambush microhabitats. While there has been extensive research on the selection of microhabitat for feeding in terrestrial and aquatic snakes, little is known about arboreal snakes. In the present study, we analyzed the ambush microhabitat preferences of , a widely distributed Asian pitviper in China, conducted association analysis between snake microhabitat and prey microhabitat and abundance to determine the ro5le of microhabitat selection in feeding.

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Aim: To investigate the efficacy of a new visual acuity (VA) screening method, the baby vision test for young children.

Methods: A total 105 eyes of 65 children aged 2-8y were included in the study. Acuity testing was conducted using a standardized recognition acuity chart (Snellen visual chart: at 3 m) and the baby vision model assessment.

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The development of single-component materials with low cytotoxicity and multichannel fluorescence imaging capability is a research hotspot. In the present work, highly electron-deficient pyrazine monomers were covalently connected into a polyurethane backbone using addition polymerization with terminal poly(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether units containing a high density of electron pairs. Thereby, an amphiphilic polyurethane-pyrazine () derivative has been synthesized.

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Background: G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are recognized as attractive targets for drug therapy. However, it remains poorly understood how GPCRs, except for a few chemokine receptors, regulate the progression of liver fibrosis. Here, we aimed to reveal the role of GPR65, a proton-sensing receptor, in liver fibrosis and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.

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  • Diesel engines primarily emit particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NO), with a focus on regulating NO emissions during low load and temperature conditions.
  • Selective catalytic reduction coated on diesel particulate filter (SDPF) effectively reduces both NO and PM emissions simultaneously, particularly enhancing NO performance at lower operating conditions.
  • A study of a light-duty diesel engine showed that combining a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and SDPF achieved over 90% conversion and filtration efficiency for gaseous pollutants and PM, significantly trapping PM sizes between 10 and 23 nm.
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In this study, a new cobalt-based metal-organic framework (), [Co(OH)(PBA)(AIP)]·3DMA·0.75HO (4-(pyridin-4-yl) benzoic acid (HPBA), 5-aminoisophthalic acid (HAIP) and ,-dimethylacetamide (DMA)), was fabricated using a solvothermal method. has 3D network architecture with 1D nanopore channels.

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This study aimed to elucidate the effect and underlying mechanism of Bovis Calculus in the treatment of ulcerative colitis(UC) through network pharmacological prediction and animal experimental verification. Databases such as BATMAN-TCM were used to mine the potential targets of Bovis Calculus against UC, and the pathway enrichment analysis was conducted. Seventy healthy C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a solvent model(2% polysorbate 80) group, a salazosulfapyridine(SASP, 0.

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  • This text addresses a correction to the article with DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwac272, indicating that there were some errors or inaccuracies in the original publication.
  • The correction aims to clarify those issues to maintain the integrity of the research findings.
  • Readers are encouraged to refer to the corrected version for accurate information and conclusions presented in the original study.
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  • * Researchers found elevated levels of IL-37b and IL-37b-producing monocytes in DF patients, primarily produced by monocytes rather than lymphocytes, alongside increased levels of other cytokines like IL-6 and IL-10.
  • * The study highlights a negative correlation between IL-37b-producing monocytes and serum IFN-α levels and platelet counts, suggesting complex interactions in the immune response of DF patients.
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  • Achieving high performance in solid-state batteries is challenged by slow ion transport, especially as electrode thickness increases.
  • New techniques using X-ray tomography and ptychography reveal that poor delithiation kinetics result from complex, lengthy transport pathways within the electrodes.
  • Implementing a tortuosity-gradient electrode design improves ion transport efficiency and overall battery performance, paving the way for better solid-state high-loading cathodes.
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  • Poly(aryl piperidinium) (PAP) anion exchange membranes (AEMs) show promise for anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), but their ionic conductivity and alkali resistance need to improve.
  • A new branched structure for PAP AEMs was synthesized, demonstrating higher OH conductivity and alkaline resistance compared to traditional main-chain AEMs.
  • The branched poly(p-terphenyl triphenylmethane 1-methyl piperidine) membrane, enhanced with a flexible multi-cation crosslinker (PTTPQ4-40), achieved a remarkable OH conductivity of 155.3 mS/cm and maintained 92.1% of this conductivity after long-term
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  • The study examined the effects of Huanglian Houpo Decoction (HLHPD) on ulcerative colitis by focusing on the brain-gut axis and the regulation of neurotransmitters like 5-HT, SP, and VIP in mice.
  • Sixty male mice were divided into groups, with one group receiving a model for UC and others being treated with varying doses of HLHPD or a known medication (sulfasalazine) over ten days.
  • Results showed that HLHPD improved colitis symptoms by increasing body weight, reducing inflammation markers, and altering neurotransmitter levels, suggesting its potential as a treatment for UC.
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Objective: This study's purpose is to investigate the neuroprotective role of ethyl pyruvate (EP) in the pathogenesis of diabetic intracerebral hemorrhage.

Methods: The present study used a mouse model of collagenase-induced intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and streptozotocin-induced diabetes. The C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups: sham operation, diabetic cerebral hemorrhage, and diabetic cerebral hemorrhage with EP.

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  • * Genomic and RT-qPCR analyses identified a specific gene linked to IAA biosynthesis through the indole-3-pyruvic acid (IPyA) pathway, which was further validated by intermediate assays.
  • * The IAA-producing microbes significantly enhanced maize growth, improving root length, height, and overall biomass, indicating their potential for agricultural and industrial use.
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  • The rise in demand for flexible, self-powered wearable devices has led to the development of textile-based energy harvesters using graphene, but traditional metal nanocomposites face limitations in textiles.
  • A novel wearable thermoelectric nanogenerator (TEG) utilizing reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and conductive polymer (PEDOT:PSS) was created to convert human body heat into electricity, achieving impressive performance metrics like a Seebeck coefficient of 25-150 μV/K.
  • The coated textile device demonstrated a high open circuit output voltage, effective energy conversion with limited temperature differences, and improved electrical and mechanical properties after multiple treatment cycles.
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Mono-cationic ionic liquids (MILs) have been widely utilized for the treatment of lignocelluloses. However, the hydrophilic property of MILs increases the difficulty of isolating sugars and their reuse, which limits their industrial application. In the present study, a series of dicationic ionic liquids (DILs) were synthesized with totally different di-cations and di-anions.

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Electrochemical measurements at the single entity level provide ultra-sensitive tools for the precise diagnosis and understanding of basic biological and chemical processes. By decoding current signatures, single-entity electrochemistry provides abundant information on charges, sizes, shapes, catalytic performances and compositions. The accuracy of single-entity electrochemistry highly relies on advanced instrumentation to achieve the amperometric resolution at the sub-picoampere level and the temporal resolution at the sub-microsecond level.

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The primary and secondary tuberculosis features two completely different pathogenesis.At present,the pathogenesis of primary tuberculosis has been clear,whereas that of secondary tuberculosis remains unclear.In order to decipher the mechanism of secondary infection of and provide insights into vaccine research and drug development,this paper reviews the problems of the widely accepted mechanism of secondary infection,the new findings of the research on the mechanism,as well as the role of cord factors.

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The coordination complex bis(1H-benzimidazole-κN3)cadmium(II) dibenzoate has been synthesized and characterized by single crystal diffraction analysis. Cadmium center is six coordinated and formed a distorted octahedron coordinated geometry. The Hirshfeld analysis shows that in the dnorm-surface of the compound, there are dark red spots near the hydrogen-bonds acceptor and donor atoms, while intermolecular interactions result in faint-red spots.

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A versatile microporous metal-organic framework (MOF), {[Cu(TIA)]·1.5CHOH} (), was successfully obtained via the solvothermal reaction of cuprous(II) salt with the bifunctional ligand 3-(1-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)isophthalic acid. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies indicate that contains an three-dimensional skeleton and two types of one-dimensional channels.

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Berberine is the main extract of Coptis chinensis, and its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and immunomodulatory effects have been confirmed by modern studies. Ulcerative colitis(UC) is a chronic, idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease with unknown etiology. Its causes involve genetics, intestinal microecology and mucosal immune system disorders.

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