Publications by authors named "Jiabao Liu"

Owing to the ultra-wide bandgap energy, high thermal conductivity, and ambipolar capability, GeO films are receiving great attention for potential applications in power devices and solar-blind photodetectors. However, the precise control of the crystal structure and optical property is a huge challenge due to close free formation energies of multiple phases, inhibiting the GeO based practical device applications. Here, we have fabricated quartz and rutile-GeO thin films utilizing the magnetron sputtering based synthetic strategy, which exhibit ultra-wide bandgap energies of 5.

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The literature documenting the value of drug-like molecules found in natural products is vast. Although many dietary and herbal remedies have been found to be effective for treating intestinal inflammation, the identification of their active components has lagged behind. In this study, we find that a major ginger component, furanodienone (FDN), is a selective pregnane X receptor (PXR) ligand with agonistic transcriptional outcomes.

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This study employed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to investigate the role of immune-related autophagy in the mechanism of aseptic loosening (AL) of biomaterial bone-implant. Through single-cell analysis of AL tissues, we mapped the cellular landscape, revealing various cell types and their characteristics within the context of AL. Our study specifically targeted immune cell subpopulations, including macrophages and neutrophils.

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Retinal image registration is vital for diagnostic therapeutic applications within the field of ophthalmology. Existing public datasets, focusing on adult retinal pathologies with high-quality images, have limited number of image pairs and neglect clinical challenges. To address this gap, we introduce COph100, a novel and challenging dataset known as the Comprehensive Ophthalmology Retinal Image Registration dataset for infants with a wide range of image quality issues constituting the public "RIDIRP" database.

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N-acyl/sulfonyl-α-phosphonated 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroiso-quinolines (THIQs) are significant structural motifs in organic synthesis and drug discovery. However, the one-pot approach enabling direct difunctionalization of THIQs remains challenging. Herein we report a photomediated one-pot multicomponent cascade reaction to access N-acyl/sulfonyl-α-phosphonated THIQs via twice acyl/sulfonyl iminium.

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Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of Vericiguat combined with "new quadruple" drugs on patients with heart failure (HF).

Methods: From December 1, 2022 to February 1, 2024, 103 patients with heart failure were consecutively enrolled from the cardiology clinic or ward of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. Before enrollment, the patients' left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), liver and kidney function electrolytes, and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) and other indicators were measured.

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  • The study aimed to investigate how electroacupuncture at the "Fenglong" point affects specific proteins related to cholesterol metabolism in rats with high cholesterol levels, focusing on AMPK and mTOR pathways.
  • The experiment involved dividing 30 male rats into five groups, with some receiving electroacupuncture and others specific drug treatments to evaluate the impact on their cholesterol levels over a month.
  • Blood lipid levels and liver tissue morphology were assessed through biochemical tests and staining techniques to understand the effects of the treatments on hyperlipidemia.
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A tetraphenylethylene (TPE) derivative, TPEPhDAT, modified by diaminotriazine (DAT), was prepared by successive Suzuki-Miyaura coupling and ring-closing reactions. This compound exhibits aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) properties in the DMSO/MeOH system, with a fluorescence emission intensity in the aggregated state that is 5-fold higher than that of its counterpart in a dilute solution. Moreover, the DAT structure of the molecule is a good acceptor of protons; thus, the TPEPhDAT molecule exhibits acid-responsive fluorescence.

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We report here the orchestration of molecular ion networking (MoIN) and a set of computationally assisted structural elucidation approaches in the discovery and assignment of a new class of rearranged 4,5--abietane diterpenoids including serra A (), which possesses an unusual 6/6/5/5 fused-ring skeleton system, together with two previously unreported diterpenoids serras B-C (-) and five known compounds were isolated from (). The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis in conjunction with computationally assisted structure elucidation tools. , serras A-C (-) bind well to PXR, suggesting their potential role in reducing inflammation.

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  • - The study examines carbon emissions from interprovincial transport in China between 2007 and 2021, focusing on the structural characteristics and interactions within a correlation network of emissions.
  • - Key findings show that eastern provinces, like Shanghai and Beijing, are central in the network, mainly receiving emissions, while western provinces emit more to others, revealing a segmentation of roles across different plates in the network.
  • - The analysis identifies important correlation patterns and network influences, highlighting barriers to interregional collaboration for emission reduction and the roles played by various structural and external factors such as government policies and urbanization.
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Backgrounds & Aims: Bile acids (BAs) are core gastrointestinal metabolites with dual functions in lipid absorption and cell signaling. BAs circulate between the liver and distal small intestine (i.e.

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We aimed to test whether red blood cell distribution width (RDW) to monocyte percentage ratio (RMR) was associated with the acute-phase prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Prospective enrollment and 90-day follow-up of CKD patients with COVID-19 were conducted from December 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Demographics, clinical data, and laboratory and radiographic findings were collected, and multiple logistic regression, subgroup analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were performed.

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Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are one of the most severe and popular complications of diabetes. The persistent non-healing of DFUs is the leading cause of ampu-tation, which causes significant mental and financial stress to patients and their families. Macrophages are critical cells in wound healing and perform essential roles in all phases of wound healing.

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Introduction: Pathogens causing diabetic foot infections (DFIs) vary by region globally; however, knowledge of the causative organism is essential for effective empirical treatment. We aimed to determine the incidence and antibiotic susceptibility of DFI pathogens worldwide, focusing on Asia and China.

Methods: Through a comprehensive literature search, we identified published studies on organisms isolated from DFI wounds from January 2000 to December 2020.

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This study examines the impact of axial clearance variations on the performance characteristics of a dual-rotor flowmeter (DRT-FM) through numerical simulations, with the validity of the numerical results verified by calibration experiments. The results indicate that within the range of 200 L/h to 1600 L/h, the K factors of different groups increase as clearance increases. The K factor of the 0.

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As a significant source of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the construction industry garners widespread attention due to its high carbon emissions. Anticipating its development trends is crucial for energy conservation and emission reduction. In this paper, we utilize the carbon emission data from China's national and provincial construction sectors from 2012 to 2021, employ the grey prediction model optimized by the particle swarm optimization algorithm, coupled with a metabolic algorithm, to forecast the carbon emissions of the construction industry across China and its provinces.

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Numerous studies have demonstrated the correlation between human gut bacteria and host physiology, mediated primarily via nuclear receptors (NRs). Despite this body of work, the systematic identification and characterization of microbe-derived ligands that regulate NRs remain a considerable challenge. In this study, we discover a series of diindole molecules produced from commensal bacteria metabolites that act as specific agonists for the orphan constitutive androstane receptor (CAR).

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Bile acids (BAs) are gastrointestinal metabolites that serve dual functions in lipid absorption and cell signaling. BAs circulate actively between the liver and distal small intestine (i.e.

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Fluid transport across intervessel pit membranes of angiosperm xylem plays a major role in plant transpiration, with transport resistance largely depending on pore constriction sizes. Traditionally, fluid particles traversing pit membranes are assumed to cross a single instead of multiple pore constrictions. We tested a multi-layered pit membrane model in xylem of eight angiosperm species by estimating the size frequency of pore constrictions in relation to pit membrane thickness and compared modelled data with perfusion characteristics of nanoscale gold particles based on transmission electron microscopy.

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China's transportation sector is a vital link between production and consumption, but it also has issues with low efficiency, high carbon emissions, and technological bottlenecks. To improve efficiency and provide actionable recommendations and strategies, this study first constructs a comprehensive evaluation index system to gauge the transportation sector's inputs using panel data from different Chinese provinces from 2007 to 2021. Within the assessment system, the principal component analysis (PCA) method is used to reduce the dimension of the indexes, thereby yielding a set of adjusted inputs.

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Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes and biomechanical characteristics of 1-, 2-, and 3-level pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO), and establish selection criteria based on preoperative radiographic parameters.

Methods: Patients undergone PSO to treat ankylosing spondylitis from February 2009 to May 2019 in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were enrolled. According to the quantity of osteotomy performed, the participants were divided into group A (1-level PSO, n = 24), group B (2-level PSO, n = 19), and group C (3-level PSO, n = 11).

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Based on the mimicry of microbial metabolites, functionalized indoles were demonstrated as the ligands and agonists of the pregnane X receptor (PXR). The lead indole, FKK6, displayed PXR-dependent protective effects in DSS-induced colitis in mice and in vitro cytokine-treated intestinal organoid cultures. Here, we report on the initial in vitro pharmacological profiling of FKK6.

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Background: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is involved in inflammatory responses and promotes cell death and the inhibition of osteogenic differentiation. MicroRNA (miRNA) plays a crucial role in the infected bone diseases, however, the biological role of miRNAs in inflammation-induced impaired osteogenic differentiation remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the role of miRNA-18a-5p (miR-18a) in regulating PANoptosis and osteogenic differentiation in an inflammatory environment via hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF1-α).

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Objective: The incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is increasing yearly. With the use of thrombolysis or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the mortality rate of acute myocardial infarction has been significantly reduced. However, reperfusion can cause additional myocardial injury.

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