Publications by authors named "Jiamin Liu"

Advanced operational moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) has demonstrated to achieve simultaneous sludge yield minimization and pollutants removal. However, effect of different metal ions on MBBR performance for nutrients removal in wastewater under low carbon to nitrogen ratio is still unclear. Fate of NH-N and NO-N by MBBR were explored under the influence of Mn(II), Cu(II), and Fe(II) at carbon to nitrogen ratio of 5.

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MgZnO possesses a tunable bandgap and can be prepared at relatively low temperatures, making it suitable for developing optoelectronic devices. MgZnO (~0.1) films were grown on sapphire by metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy under different substrate-growth temperatures of 350-650 °C and studied by multiple characterization technologies like X-ray diffraction (XRD), spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE), Raman scattering, extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), and first-principle calculations.

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The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the mechanism of iron dextran (DexFe) absorption in the intestines. A total of 72 piglets (average BW = 7.12 ± 0.

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Inappropriate CD4 T helper (T) cell differentiation leads to progression of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, yet the regulatory mechanisms governing stability and activity of transcription factors controlling T cell differentiation remain elusive. Here, we describe how pseudokinase serine threonine kinase 40 (STK40) facilitates T1/T17 differentiation under pathological conditions. STK40 in T cells is dispensable for immune homeostasis in resting mice.

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Quantitative characterization of optical anisotropies is extremely important for wide fields and applications. The Mueller matrix, providing all the polarization-related properties of a medium, is a powerful tool for the comprehensive evaluation of optical anisotropies. Here, we propose a ptychographic Mueller matrix imaging (PMMI) technique, which features the Mueller matrix polarization modulation being introduced into the ptychography.

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Background: Fine particulate matter (PM) induces ocular surface toxicity through pyroptosis, oxidative stress, autophagy, and inflammatory responses. However, the precise molecular pathways through which PM causes corneal damage remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms by exposing human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs) to PM.

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Background: Infertility rates have risen in recent years, with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) affecting 10% of infertile women, accounting for approximately 20% of ovarian disorders. This highlights the importance of exploring effective treatments for DOR. This study investigates acupoint compatibility rules in acupuncture and moxibustion therapies for DOR and premature ovarian failure (POF) using complex network analysis.

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  • Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) is essential for the stability and function of regulatory T cells (Tregs), but how this works is largely unclear.
  • Research shows that mice lacking TMED4 specifically in Tregs have more Tregs, but these cells are less stable and less effective at suppressing immune responses, leading to increased inflammation and stronger anti-tumor activity.
  • The study reveals that TMED4 helps maintain Treg stability by managing ERS and controlling reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, which affects the Tregs’ suppressive function through a specific pathway involving proteins IRE1α and NRF2.
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Since the safety and costs of current lithium-ion batteries are non-ideal, engineering a new energy-storage systems is needed. Magnesium/lithium hybrid-ion batteries (MLHBs) combining fast kinetics of Li ions and a dendrite-free Mg anode are promising. Here, we describe our development of an MLHB using lamellar SnSe/SnSe/SnO as cathode material and an all-phenyl complex (APC)-based electrolyte.

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Glaucoma is an optic degenerative neuropathy that is driven by a vicious cycle of oxidative stress and mechanical stress. Current clinical treatments aim exclusively at alleviating mechanical stress by reducing the intraocular pressure (IOP). With the unattended oxidative stress, recurrence and deterioration of mechanical stress are inevitable.

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Wetland restoration has a significantly impacts biogeochemical cycles. However, the specific mechanisms and potential microbial processes by which wetland restoration influences litter decomposition remain unclear. This knowledge gap hinders our ability to accurately predict ecological processes within wetland ecosystems across various restoration timeframes.

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  • Fritillaria cirrhosa D. Don (FCD) is a traditional Chinese medicine known to treat respiratory issues like asthma, but its total alkaloids' effects on lung macrophages had not been studied before.* -
  • The study aimed to see if the total alkaloids from FCD could reduce M2 macrophage polarization and airway remodeling in asthmatic mice, investigating its mechanisms for treating allergic asthma through various experimental methods.* -
  • The research screened 66 active ingredients from FCD, identifying 267 cross-targets related to allergic asthma, including significant inflammatory markers like IL-1β and TNF, suggesting a complex interaction in how TAs-FCD works against asthma.*
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  • CDK7 is a key player in cancer development, making it a promising target for treatment, resulting in nearly 600 research papers on its inhibitors over the past 20 years.
  • A bibliometric analysis was conducted using software to examine 426 publications from 41 countries, revealing that research has increased since 2016, primarily from the US and China.
  • The study identifies trends in research focus and predicts future directions in CDK7 inhibitors, highlighting areas like pharmacological mechanisms and cancer therapy strategies.
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  • - The study examines the effectiveness of different antihypertensive drug classes in improving NT-proBNP levels and reducing cardiovascular risks in patients with pre-heart failure (pre-HF) hypertension, using data from the SPRINT trial.
  • - Among 3,293 pre-HF hypertensive patients, thiazide-type diuretics showed a higher chance of NT-proBNP improvement and a lower risk for heart failure (HF), while ACEI/ARB drugs had a protective effect on primary cardiovascular outcomes.
  • - In contrast, beta-blockers were linked to a decreased likelihood of NT-proBNP improvement and an increased risk of HF and adverse outcomes, suggesting that thiazide-type diuretics and ACEI/ARB
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T-bet and Eomes, both T-box transcription factors, have been extensively studied for their critical roles in the differentiation and functional maintenance of various immune cells. In this review, we provide a focused overview of their contributions to the transcriptional activation and differentiation, development, and terminal maturation of natural killer cells and innate lymphoid cell 1 cells. Furthermore, the interplay between T-bet and Eomes in regulating NK cell function, and its subsequent implications for immune responses against infections and tumors, is thoroughly examined.

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Low-dimensional lead halide materials have proved to be intrinsically stable semiconductor materials. However, the development of one-dimensional (1D) perovskites or perovskitoids with both robust water stability and high optoelectronic performance still faces significant challenges. Here, we report a new class of 1D (TzBIPY)PbX (X = Cl, Br, I) perovskitoids featuring a π-conjugated diamine cation (TzBIPY = 2,5-di(pyridin-4-yl)thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole).

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We investigate the decentralized nonparametric policy evaluation problem within reinforcement learning (RL), focusing on scenarios where multiple agents collaborate to learn the state-value function using sampled state transitions and privately observed rewards. Our approach centers on a regression-based multistage iteration technique employing infinite-dimensional gradient descent (GD) within a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS). To make computation and communication more feasible, we employ Nyström approximation to project this space into a finite-dimensional one.

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The description and analysis of chemical bonds have been difficult following the popularization of electronic structure calculations. Although many attempts have been made from the perspective of electronic structure, the sheer volume of information in the electronic structure has left contemporary chemical bond analysis methods grappling with an inescapable "Trilemma" where the model briefness, generality, and descriptiveness (descriptive power) cannot be obtained simultaneously. To push the generality and descriptiveness to their extremes, herein a general machine learning-based framework is introduced to compact chemical bonds into a detailed residue-by-residue "genome" with matched encoding/decoding tools.

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Algae are highly sensitive to environmental factors, especially nutrient fluctuations; excessive nutrients can lead to the proliferation of specific algae species, resulting in dominance. In this study, we aimed to reevaluate changes in algal dominance from the perspective of resource utilization efficiency (RUE). We established 80 monitoring sites across different water systems, collecting water and phytoplankton samples.

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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have the ability to transfer genetic material between cells, but their role in mediating HBV infection and regulating M1 macrophages to promote immune evasion remains unclear. In this study, we utilized PMA + LPS + IFN-γ to induce THP-1 into M1 macrophages. We then extracted sEVs from HepG2.

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Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a large-scale, web-based, in-service hypertension management training project among lay health workers (LHWs) at primary care health (PHC) settings in China, and to examine the factors contributing to the variations of effectiveness.

Methods: We used data from a web-based national hypertension management training project implemented in 2018, it was designed to facilitate LHWs to learn, understand, and apply the relevant knowledge and skills in hypertension management through providing training courses by use of the web-based platform with unified standards. All LHWs were required to participate in the exams before and after training to acquire scores for the use of evaluating their performance of hypertension management knowledge.

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  • Inflammasomes are essential for innate immunity, detecting pathogens, and triggering inflammation, with NLRC4 playing a key role in recognizing and eliminating intracellular threats through its associated proteins, specifically neuronal apoptosis inhibitory proteins (NAIPs).
  • This study highlights the importance of ATG16L2 in the activation of the NLRC4 inflammasome, showing that its absence reduces the inflammasome's effectiveness in macrophages and causes impaired immune response.
  • ATG16L2 interacts with NAIPs and enhances their connection to NLRC4, and research on knockout mice reveals that ATG16L2 is crucial for clearing infections and improving survival rates following Salmonella typhimurium infection.
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Continuous wetland restoration initiatives in China are increasing, due to the global degradation of wetland ecosystems. However, monitoring of the restoration situation remains incomplete. In this study, we investigated the effects of wetland restoration on the macroinvertebrate taxonomic structure and feeding functional groups (FFGs) in the Naolihe National Nature Reserve (NNNR).

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  • Deep neural networks can enhance fluorescence microscopy image quality, but traditional CNN methods are slow and specific to individual experiments.
  • The study introduces a new model called Convolutional Neural Network Transformer (CNNT) that improves image denoising and reduces training time.
  • CNNT can adapt quickly to different microscopes by only needing to fine-tune on a few image pairs, outperforming existing models like 3D-RCAN and Noise2Fast in various microscopy techniques.
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Background: Little is known of the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) but without standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs, including smoking, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and hypertension) in developing countries like China. Moreover, contributors to the excess mortality of such SMuRF-less patients remain unclear.

Methods: This study was based on a nationally representative sample of patients presenting with STEMI and admitted to 162 hospitals in 31 provinces across mainland China between 2001 and 2015.

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