Publications by authors named "JianXin Zhang"

Monitoring of biomolecules in food plays a crucial role in safeguarding human health. Prevalent biomolecule monitoring systems are constructed predominantly from rigid materials and have inherent limitations in detection capabilities. Wearable sensors have increasingly captured attention, significantly propelling the evolution of biomolecular detection process.

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  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems were overwhelmed, and this study examined how spontaneous avoidance behaviors influenced the spread of infectious diseases through wastewater virus surveillance.
  • The researchers developed the Su-SEIQR model to analyze these behaviors alongside COVID-19 data from Beijing and Hong Kong, confirming that collective avoidance helped lower infection peaks, though its overall impact on public health was limited.
  • By incorporating healthcare capacity constraints, the model aims to advise public behaviors during outbreaks, offering valuable insights for future public health policies and the management of potential new viruses.
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Beam energy, normalized emittance, and quantum efficiency are crucial parameters of the RF gun. In this study, we proposed a compact and low-cost method to measure the beam energy at the exit of the 120 MeV electron linac's RF gun. We utilized a solenoid magnetic field to rotate an elliptical beam and measured the rotation angle of the beam to calculate the energy.

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Interface engineering strategies passivate defects on the polycrystalline perovskite film surface and improve the stability of corresponding perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, a single interface engineering step can result in restricted benefits on various occasions. Therefore, an appropriate additional modification step can be necessary to synergistically improve the device performance.

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Background: Coronary heart disease is a common cardiovascular disease, yferroptosiset its relationship with iron metabolism remains unclear.

Methods: Gene expression data from peripheral blood samples of patients with coronary heart disease and a healthy control group were utilized for a comprehensive analysis that included differential expression analysis, weighted gene co-expression network analysis, gene enrichment analysis, and the development of a logistic regression model to investigate the associations and differences between the groups. Additionally, the CIBERSORT algorithm was employed to examine the composition of immune cell types within the samples.

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  • Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a significant public health issue for adolescents, highlighting the need for professional help-seeking for early intervention.
  • The study investigates factors influencing adolescents’ intentions to seek help for IGD, focusing on psychosocial resources such as resilience, social support, and self-efficacy.
  • Results show that over half of surveyed adolescents show a willingness to seek help, with higher resilience, social support, and self-efficacy linked to increased help-seeking behavior.
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  • - Neuraminidase (NA) is a key glycoprotein in the influenza virus that aids in replication, yet existing vaccines mainly target hemagglutinin (HA) instead of NA despite evidence linking NA antibodies to disease resistance.
  • - Research showed that recombinant NA (rNA) is effective in eliciting immune responses in naïve mice and ferrets, even among those with existing immunity.
  • - When rNA was added to a traditional HA-based vaccine, it significantly enhanced NA-specific immune responses in ferrets without compromising HA-specific immunity, suggesting a potential improvement in vaccine effectiveness.
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Background: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a devastating human malignancy with a poor survival outcome (5-year survival less than 10 %). In recent years, the regulatory roles of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in various types of cancers have been widely reported. Based on bioinformatics analysis, LINC01857 is shown to be highly expressed in PC tissue.

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This study aims to observe and compare the effects of high-viscosity bone cement versus standard bone cement on the postoperative outcomes of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) in patients with Kummell disease. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 135 patients with Kummell disease who underwent PVP between January 2019 and May 2023. Patients were divided into 2 groups: the high-viscosity group (group H, 63 cases) received high-viscosity bone cement during surgery, while the standard group (group S, 72 cases) received standard bone cement.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the surgical safety and survival outcomes for patients with initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) after conversion therapy using real-world clinical data.
  • A total of 2984 patients were analyzed, with 38 achieving successful conversion to surgical resection; notable outcomes included a high objective response rate (52.6% to 78.9% depending on the criteria) and a 1-year disease-free survival rate of 91.4% for direct surgery compared to 86.8% for conversion surgery.
  • The findings suggest that conversion therapy can be a safe and effective treatment option, with a small number of uHCC patients converting to radical resection and demonstrating significant survival benefits
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  • The study investigates the causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using a two-sample Mendelian randomization approach, analyzing data from multiple genetic studies.
  • Results indicated that patients with RA are at a greater risk of developing CTS, but the analysis found no evidence that CTS increases the likelihood of developing RA.
  • Overall, the findings suggest a one-way link where RA can heighten the risk for CTS, but not vice versa.
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Leaf width is a key determinant of planting density and photosynthetic efficiency. In an effort to determine which genes regulate maize plant leaf width, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of 1.49 × 106 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 80 sequenced backbone inbred maize lines in Jilin Province, China, based upon phenotypic leaf width data from two years.

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Objectives: To develop radiomics models based on multi-sequence MRI from two centers for the preoperative prediction of the WHO/ISUP grade of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC).

Methods: This retrospective study included 334 ccRCC patients from two centers. Significant clinical factors were identified through univariate and multivariate analyses.

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The aberrant accumulation of the transactive response deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-binding protein of 43 kDa (TDP-43) aggregates in the cytoplasm of motor neurons is the main pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Previous experiments reported that adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the universal energy currency for all living cells, could induce aggregation and enhance the folding of TDP-43 fibrillar aggregates. However, the significance of ATP on TDP-43 fibrillation and the mechanism behind it remain elusive.

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Communication is a core component of a clinician's role; however, when clinicians conduct research, communicating the emerging findings and recommendations to different types of stakeholders can be unfamiliar territory. Communicating research to advocate for change can be even more challenging. Clinician researchers seeking to be agents for change need to conceive and craft specific, evidence-based messages and communicate these effectively to different stakeholders to negotiate action.

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  • A new hemisphere sample cell was developed along with a multidimensional spectroscopy system that improves the detection of turbid solutions by capturing both absorption and scattering information simultaneously.
  • Monte Carlo simulations helped analyze how the shape of sample cells affects the distribution of transmission light intensity, revealing that the hemisphere design provides more detailed scattering data.
  • Testing with various concentrations of intralipid-20% solution showed that using two-dimensional light intensity data in the models resulted in a 39.96% reduction in error and a 0.332% increase in correlation, demonstrating a significant improvement in accuracy for detecting concentrations in complex mixtures.
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Objective: To study the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on cognitive functions, mental improvements, and adverse effects in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Methods: Registered in INPLASY (INPLASY202450004), five drugs (citalopram, s-citalopram, quetiapine, olanzapine, and sertraline) were selected as representatives. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library up to May 15, 2024.

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Objective: To investigate the potential association among preoperative breast MRI features, axillary nodal burden (ANB), and disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with early-stage breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 297 patients with early-stage breast cancer (cT1-2N0M0) who underwent preoperative MRI between December 2016 and December 2018. Based on the number of positive axillary lymph nodes (LNs) determined by postoperative pathology, the patients were divided into high nodal burden (HNB; ≥3 positive LNs) and non-HNB (<3 positive LNs) groups.

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Testicular choriocarcinoma is a relatively rare malignancy with a highly aggressive nature. Timely diagnosis and treatment can help prolong the survival of patients and even cure them. This case reports a 29-year-old male who presented to the clinic for a month with epigastric pain.

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  • * An innovative method using proton-induced self-assembly at the organic-water interface leads to the creation of responsive films for wearable electrochemical sensors, addressing previous limitations.
  • * The research demonstrates a flexible, real-time sensor that can specifically track l-cysteine, showcasing potential advancements in wearable technology and high-performance analytical interfaces.
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Lenvatinib, a multitarget kinase inhibitor, has been proven to be effective in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. It has been previously demonstrated that tumour associated macrophages (TAMs) in tumour tissues can promote HCC growth, invasion and metastasis. Furthermore, lenvatinib has certain immunomodulatory effects on the treatment of HCC.

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Background: Males have accounted for a significant share of new HIV infections among young people in the recent years. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with risky sexual behaviors, including early sexual debut, multiple sexual partnership and condomless sex, among sexually active male college students and provide implications for tailored health interventions.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2020 to December 2021 in 16 colleges that were located in Sichuan Province, one of the high-risk areas in China.

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  • - The study focuses on enhancing the thermal conductivity of polymer composites by encapsulating polyethylene-octene elastomer (POE) pellets with thermally conductive fillers like alumina and boron nitride.
  • - The research explores the heat conduction mechanisms and the effects of different filler shapes and densities on the thermal properties of the resulting composite films, utilizing techniques such as infrared thermal imaging and finite element analysis.
  • - The developed composite materials not only demonstrate effective heat dissipation for applications like chip cooling but also show promise for integrated uses with other materials, highlighting their practical value in thermal management and electromagnetic shielding.
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The approval of Trodelvy® validates TROP2 as a druggable but challenging target for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to treat metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC). Here, based on the TROP2-targeted antibody sacituzumab, we designed and developed several site-specific ADC candidates, which employ MMAE (monomethyl auristatin E) as the toxin, via IgG glycoengineering or affinity-directed traceless conjugation. Systematic evaluation of these site-specific ADCs in homogeneity, hydrophilicity, stability, and antitumor efficiency was conducted.

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