Publications by authors named "Jian Meng"

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  • * Overexpression of MaFLA27 led to increased expression of genes involved in cell wall components and modification, contributing to thicker cell walls and higher levels of cellulose, lignin, and certain pectins in plants.
  • * In contrast to wild-type plants, MaFLA27-overexpressing plants showed lower levels of pectin methyl-esterification and reduced reactive oxygen species after cold exposure, indicating a potential mechanism for improved cold tolerance linked to cell wall modifications.
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Background: The CD2-associated protein (CD2AP) was initially identified in peripheral immune cells and regulates cytoskeleton and protein trafficking. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the CD2AP gene have been associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the functional role of CD2AP, especially its role in microglia during AD onset, remains elusive.

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in severe neurological deficits due to disrupted neural pathways. While the spinal cord possesses limited self-repair capabilities, recent advancements in hydrogel-based therapies have shown promise. Polyphenol-based hydrogels, known for their neuroprotective properties, offer a suitable microenvironment for neural regeneration.

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Background: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) as pretreatments on the resin infiltration efficacy and acid resistance of enamel white spot lesions (WSLs).

Methods: Enamel blocks prepared from the buccal surfaces of sound human premolars were placed in a demineralisation solution for 3 days to establish artificial enamel WSLs. All the blocks with WSLs were randomly divided into four groups (n = 40 per group): RI (Control): resin infiltration only.

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Background: Given the complexity and diversity of lichenoid vulvar disease (LVD) risk factors, it is crucial to actively explore these factors and construct personalized warning models using relevant clinical variables to assess disease risk in patients. Yet, to date, there has been insufficient research, both nationwide and internationally, on risk factors and warning models for LVD. In light of these gaps, this study represents the first systematic exploration of the risk factors associated with LVD.

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Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) presents a significant challenge in gynecology, characterized by excessive fibrosis and compromised reproductive function, leading to severe infertility. Although biocompatible hydrogels integrated with stem cells offer a promising approach for IUA therapy, clinical applications remain limited. Recent studies have highlighted the role of ferroptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in IUA pathogenesis, yet strategies targeting ferroptosis through antioxidant stress are underexplored.

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Purpose: To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of a new composite gel of carboxymethyl chitosan/β-dextran in rat dry socket model.

Methods: Carboxymethyl chitosan/oat β-dextran composite gel was prepared, its viscosity, appearance and shape, and stability in oral wet environment were investigated. Staphylococcus aureus was selected for in vitro inhibition test.

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  • Circulating triglycerides (TG) and leukocytes are interconnected, potentially influencing the development of atherosclerosis, but their causal relationship is still unclear.
  • A bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis and a cross-lagged panel model were used to investigate the relationship between TG levels and various leukocyte counts in a study of 13,389 adults over four years.
  • The findings indicated that elevated plasma TG levels are causally related to increased total leukocyte, lymphocyte, and neutrophil counts, while lymphocyte counts also positively influence plasma TG levels, suggesting a complex interplay where elevated lymphocytes may precede high triglyceride levels.
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  • Spiking neural networks (SNNs) are gaining popularity for their energy efficiency and biological realism, but they still rely on high-precision values for key components like membrane potential, leading to inefficiencies in resource-limited settings.* -
  • Existing approaches to reduce these issues have resulted in significant accuracy drops, particularly when implementing low-precision representation or time step reduction.* -
  • The proposed SpQuant-SNN addresses these challenges by integrating an integer-only quantization scheme, spatial-channel pruning, and a self-adaptive learnable threshold to improve performance while maintaining low computational demand and memory usage.*
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex inflammatory disease of the joints, which is often accompanied by degeneration of articular cartilage and bone erosion, seriously affecting the quality of life and psychological state of patients. RA is difficult to be cured completely, and currently the main purpose of relief is through the use of anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic drugs, hormones, and biological agents. Tofacitib is a new type of small molecule inhibitor, which has a good effect in the treatment of RA.

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  • Light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) contaminate subsurface areas, primarily categorized into source zones and plume zones, requiring clear differentiation for effective remediation strategies.
  • This study utilizes the induced polarization (IP) method to analyze contaminants at a former chemical plant, identifying that the standard conductivity measurements alone are insufficient to distinguish between the source and plume zones.
  • Significant differences in phase measurements and normalized chargeability help clarify these zones, suggesting that IP imaging enhances LNAPL site assessments and remediation efforts.
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Purpose: To investigate the inhibitory effect of sodium cantharidate (SCA) on human tongue squamous cell carcinoma CAL27 cells and its mechanism.

Methods: CAL27 cells were pretreated with different concentrations of SCA. Cell viability was analyzed by CCK-8 method.

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Hierarchical porous structures and well-modulated interfacial interactions are essential for the performance of electrode materials. The energy storage performance can be promoted by regulating the diffusion behavior of the electrolyte and constructing a coupled interaction at heterogeneous interfaces. Herein, we have synthesized ultrathin NiO nanosheets anchored to nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon (NiO/N-HPC) and applied it to construct aqueous potassium ion hybrid capacitors (APIHCs).

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in childhood. The molecular mechanisms underlying ASD have not yet been elucidated completely. Evidence has emerged to support a link between microglial dysfunction and the etiology of ASD.

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Background: Short-term poor uterine involution manifests as uterine contraction weakness. This is one of the important causes of postpartum hemorrhage, posing a serious threat to the mother's life and safety. The study aims to investigate whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUS) can effectively shorten lochia duration, alleviate postpartum complications, and accelerate uterine involution compared with the sham treatment.

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Purpose: Information regarding quantitative flow ratio (QFR) usage in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is lacking. We compared the incidence of postoperative long-term adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events after QFR-guided or coronary angiography-guided adult cardiac surgery with concurrent bypass surgery.

Materials And Methods: This study included 432 patients who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) at our institution with at least 1 angiographical coronary artery lesion (diameter stenosis: 30% to 90%) between January 2015 and January 2016.

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Aim: To investigate the metabolism and disposition characteristics of HSK7653 in healthy male Chinese participants.

Methods: A single oral dose of 80 μCi (25 mg) [C]HSK7653 capsules was administered to six healthy participants, and blood, plasma, urine and faeces were collected. Quantitative and qualitative analysis was conducted to investigate the pharmacokinetics, blood-to-plasma ratio, mass balance and metabolism of HSK7653.

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Purpose: Bioactive magnesium ions were successfully incorporated into the nanoporous titanium base coating by micro-arc oxidation(MAO), and its physical properties and osteogenic effects were explored.

Methods: Non-magnesium-containing and magnesium-containing titanium porous titanium coatings(MAO, MAO-mg) were prepared by changing the composition of MAO electrolyte and controlling the doping of magnesium in porous titanium coatings. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), roughness, contact angle and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS).

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