Publications by authors named "Jianxia Zhang"

DNA molecules, as a storage medium, possess unique advantages. Not only does DNA storage exhibit significantly higher storage density compared to electromagnetic storage media, but it also features low energy consumption and extremely long storage times. However, the integration of DNA storage into daily life remains distant due to challenges such as low storage density, high latency, and inevitable errors during the storage process.

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  • DNA molecules are an innovative storage option due to their ability to hold high amounts of data with minimal energy use, though they face challenges with multimedia data, especially images.
  • The proposed PELMI scheme introduces a parity encoding method that meets DNA biochemical requirements and improves accuracy by addressing pixel weight variations, while using error correction for better data recovery.
  • PELMI has shown significant improvements in image reconstruction quality, achieving better clarity and detail under error conditions compared to existing methods, ensuring more stable and reliable DNA storage for images.
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Background: Bacillus, as a plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria, can enhance the resistance of plants to phytopathogens. In our study, Bacillus strains showing excellent biocontrol were screened and used to control ginkgo leaf blight (Alternaria tenuissima).

Results: Four biocontrol Bacillus strains-Bsa537, Bam337, Bso544, and Bsu503-were selected from 286 isolates based on their capacity to inhibit pathogens and promote plant growth.

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Background: Cymbidium sinense is an orchid that is typically used as a potted plant, given its high-grade ornamental characteristics, and is most frequently distributed in China and SE Asia. The inability to strictly regulate flowering in this economically important potted and cut-flower orchid is a bottleneck that limits its industrial development. Studies on C.

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Aberrant FGFR4 signaling has been implicated in the development of several cancers, making FGFR4 a promising target for cancer therapy. Several FGFR4-selective inhibitors have been developed, yet none of them have been approved. Herein, we report a novel series of 1,6-naphthyridine-2-one derivatives as potent and selective inhibitors targeting FGFR4 kinase.

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Papain-like cysteine proteases (PLCP) play diverse roles in plant biology. In our previous studies, a VaCP17 gene from the cold-tolerant Vitis amurensis accession 'Shuangyou' was isolated and its role in cold tolerance was preliminarily verified in Arabidopsis. Here, we confirmed the function of VaCP17 in cold tolerance by stably overexpressing VaCP17 in the cold-sensitive Vitis vinifera cultivar 'Thompson Seedless' and transiently silencing VaCP17 in 'Shuangyou' leaves.

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  • The WRKY transcription factor family is crucial for regulating various biological processes in higher plants, and this study focuses on its role in a fast-growing, medicinal tree native to Southeast Asia, which has not been previously studied in detail.
  • A total of 85 WRKY genes were identified, categorized into three groups based on their phylogenetic features, unevenly distributed across 22 chromosomes, with some undergoing segmental duplication.
  • The study found that these genes show distinct expression patterns influenced by hormone treatments and abiotic stresses, suggesting they may regulate the production of a key medicinal compound, cadambine, particularly in response to methyl jasmonate treatment.
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Introduction: Disinfecting gloves during patient care has potential benefits and risks. In recent years, disinfection of disposable medical gloves for prolonged use has occurred in clinical practice. However, there is limited high-level evidence to know if this practice can prevent nosocomial infections, reduce microbial levels on the glove surface.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors with a high recurrence and mortality rate. In this study, a series of β-cyclocitral-derived mono-carbonyl curcumin analogs were synthesized and their anticancer properties were evaluated. Among the series, A19 exhibited the strongest cytotoxic activity by inhibiting cell viability and colony formation, inducing cell cycle G2/M phase arrest and cell apoptosis of HCC HepG2 and Huh-7 cells, while having almost no cytotoxicity on normal liver MIHA cells.

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The generation of massive data puts forward higher requirements for storage technology. DNA storage is a new storage technology which uses biological macromolecule DNA as information carrier. Compared with traditional silicon-based storage, DNA storage has the advantages of large capacity, high density, low energy consumption and high durability.

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VyUSPA3 from the Chinese wild grape Vitis yeshanensis interacts with ERF105, PUB24 and NF-YB3, and overexpression of the VyUSPA3 gene in V. vinifera cv. 'Thompson Seedless' confers drought tolerance.

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Cultivated grapes, one of the most important fruit crops in the world, are sensitive to low temperature. Since Chinese wild grape Vitis amurensis is highly tolerant to cold, it is imperative to study and utilize its cold-tolerance genes for molecular breeding. Here, a VaMYC2 gene from V.

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Osteosarcoma (OS) is a group of malignant tumors with high rates of malignancy and metastasis. OS most commonly affects adolescents and young individuals. However, owing to the lack of effective targeted treatments, the 5-year survival rate for OS is still around 20%.

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Background: Patients transferred from the respiratory intensive care unit (ICU) can experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which comprises cognitive, psychological, and physical disorders that seriously affect the quality of life. Therefore, it was necessary to explore the incidence of and the risk factors for PICS among respiratory ICU patients.

Objectives: This study evaluated PICS among respiratory ICU patients and explored the risk factors for PICS.

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Dendrobium officinale, which is a medicine food homology plant, contains many metabolites, especially polysaccharides and flavonoids. Unlike flowers and stems, which are the most frequently harvested organs for a variety of uses, leaves tend to be discarded. This study assessed main metabolites in leaves to identify the most appropriate timing of collection during harvest, which was divided into three stages (S1-S3: 8, 10, and 11 months after sprouting, respectively).

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Objective: Primary hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia (HSH) is caused by loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding the epithelial magnesium channel. It is characterized by hypomagnesemia and secondary hypocalcemia associated with neurological symptoms. Here, we aimed to investigate the genetic defects of the gene found in a girl from China.

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Heterologous expression of VaMYB44 gene in Arabidopsis and V. vinifera cv. 'Thompson Seedless' increases cold sensitivity, which is mediated by the interaction of VaMYC2 and VaTIFY5A with VaMYB44 MYB transcription factors play critical roles in plant stress response.

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The precise segmentation of tumor regions plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors. However, due to the variable location, size, and shape of brain tumors, the automatic segmentation of brain tumors is a relatively challenging application. Recently, U-Net related methods, which largely improve the segmentation accuracy of brain tumors, have become the mainstream of this task.

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  • * A chromosome-scale genome for N. cadamba has been assembled, revealing its evolutionary relationship with Coffea canephora and noting a recent whole-genome duplication event that influences the biosynthesis of its medicinal compounds.
  • * The study identifies key components of the cadambine biosynthetic pathway, including a new molecule, epoxystrictosidine, and proposes methods to improve the production of these beneficial compounds through genetic engineering and breeding techniques.
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Proline accumulation is one of the most common reactions in plants under drought stress. Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase (P5CR) is the final enzyme and plays an important role in proline biosynthesis. The Chinese wild grapevine Vitis yeshanensis J.

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The seed coat gene VviAGL11 coordinates with endosperm development genes FIS2, PHERESE1 and IKU2 and functions as the key regulator in seed development and abortion processes in grapevine. Seed development is essential for the reproduction of flowering plants. Seed abortion is a specific characteristic that produces seedless berries and is often observed in cultivated grapevines.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Jianxia Zhang"

  • - Jianxia Zhang's recent research primarily focuses on innovative applications of DNA as a storage medium, addressing challenges such as high latency and error management, exemplified by the development of the PELMI scheme for robust image storage and the Levy Sooty Tern Optimization Algorithm for coding sets.
  • - In addition to DNA storage, Zhang investigates plant health and biocontrol strategies, highlighting the potential of Bacillus-derived consortia to enhance the resistance of Ginkgo biloba against pathogens like Alternaria tenuissima, thereby promoting agricultural resilience.
  • - The author also explores genetic factors influencing cold tolerance in plants, specifically through the VaCP17 gene in Vitis amurensis, indicating a broader interest in plant molecular biology and its applications in improving crop stability and performance under environmental stress.