Publications by authors named "JiaoJiao Liu"

Background: Migraine represents a chronic neurological disorder characterized by high prevalence, substantial disability rates, and significant economic burden. Its pathogenesis is complex, and there is currently no cure. The rapid progress in multi-omics technologies has provided new tools to uncover the intricate pathological mechanisms underlying migraine.

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HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is a complex neurological complication resulting from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, affecting about 50% of individuals with HIV and significantly diminishing their quality of life. HAND includes a variety of cognitive, motor, and behavioral disorders, severely impacting patients' quality of life and social functioning. Although combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has greatly improved the prognosis for HIV patients, the incidence of HAND remains high, underscoring the urgent need to better understand its pathological mechanisms and develop early diagnostic methods.

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Cinnamon oil, an essential oil extracted from plants of the genus Cinnamomum, has been highly valued in ancient Chinese texts for its medicinal properties. This review summarizes the chemical composition, pharmacological actions, and various applications of cinnamon oil, highlighting its potential in medical and industrial fields. By systematically searching and evaluating studies from major scientific databases including Web of Science, PubMed, and ScienceDirect, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the therapeutic potential of cinnamon oil.

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While flavonoid accumulation, light radiation, and cold stress are intrinsically connected in tea plants, yet the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. The circadian protein CCA1 and CCA1-like MYB transcription factors (TFs) play important roles in coordinating light and temperature signals in plant-environment interactions, their homologs in tea plants have not been addressed. Here we analyzed CsCCA1-like MYB subfamily in tea genome and found one member, a circadian gene CsMYB128 responding to cold stress.

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Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), which represents a significant proportion of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cases, is often diagnosed at advanced stages, underscoring the urgent need for effective biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Junctional adhesion molecule 3 () is implicated in various types of cancer; however, its role in LSCC remains unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the epigenetic regulation and tumor‑suppressive functions and mechanisms of in LSCC.

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  • Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex condition that can be hard to treat, and Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) shows promise but its workings are not fully understood.
  • This study used functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to compare the brain activity of a male MDD patient to that of 26 healthy controls before and after ECT, focusing on how ECT affects cerebral blood flow and brain networks.
  • Results indicated that the MDD patient had lower brain activity and connectivity at the start, but after ECT, these measures improved significantly, suggesting that ECT can effectively alter brain function in depressed patients and that fNIRS is a valuable tool for studying these changes.
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Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is a lignan isolated from the traditional Chinese medicine Dysosma Versipellis, with significant anti-tumor activity. However, its cardiotoxicity restricts its clinical application. This study aims to investigate the cardiotoxicity of PPT in mice and its underlying mechanisms based on the concept of toxicological evidence chain (TEC).

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  • HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) affect cognitive functions like attention and memory in people with HIV, despite a decrease in incidence due to improved treatments.
  • The diagnosis of HAND relies on neurocognitive tests, which can be subjective; therefore, there's a critical need for more accurate biomarkers.
  • Advances in multimodal brain imaging, particularly the combination of EEG and fMRI, offer a promising approach to uncovering the mechanisms of HAND and may enable earlier diagnosis and better treatment options for affected patients.
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  • Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness in kids, and this study looks at how well caregivers in Guangzhou understand it, focusing on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP).
  • The study involved interviews with 1,094 caregivers, revealing that many had low concern for isolation measures and recurrent infections despite some good knowledge and practices about HFMD.
  • Findings suggest that factors like caregiver identity, education, and household size affect KAP levels, highlighting the need for better health education for those caring for young children.
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Avian H5N1 influenza viruses are circulating widely in cattle and other mammals and pose a risk for a human pandemic. Previous studies suggest that older humans are more resistant to H5N1 infections due to childhood imprinting with other group 1 viruses (H1N1 and H2N2); however, the immunological basis for this is incompletely understood. Here we show that antibody titers to historical and recent H5N1 strains are highest in older individuals and correlate more strongly with year of birth than with age, consistent with immune imprinting.

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  • Hematuria is a common condition in children that can indicate serious kidney disease, particularly type IV collagen-related nephropathy, making early diagnosis crucial.
  • Researchers used a noninvasive method, oral mucosa sampling, to isolate DNA and test for genetic variations linked to hematuria in children.
  • In a study of 112 patients, 33% had genetic variants, with the highest detection rates among those with a family history or more severe symptoms, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and follow-up.
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While whole-genome sequencing has been applied extensively to investigate the genetic diversity of global populations, ethnic minority groups in Pakistan are generally underrepresented. In particular, little is known about the genetic origin and highland adaptation of the Pamirian Wakhi people. According to Chinese historical records, the geographical location and language usage of Wakhi may be closely related to Xinjiang Tajiks.

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  • The study investigates the effects of acupuncture on weight management in overweight adults with type 2 diabetes, as existing therapies haven’t been very effective.
  • Conducted as a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial with 102 participants, it compared the outcomes of diet and exercise combined with sham acupuncture versus actual acupuncture over one month.
  • Results showed both groups lost weight, but the acupuncture group had a notable reduction in central fat and liver fat, along with increased brain activity in specific areas, highlighting acupuncture's potential benefits in managing diabetes-related weight issues.
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The exploration of potassium metal batteries (PMBs) has been intensified, leveraging potassium's abundant availability, low redox potential, and small Stokes radius. Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) stand out for their accessible nitrogen sites and customizable structures, making them attractive electrode materials. Nonetheless, there is a lack of established design principles to guide the development of high-performance PMBs using CTFs.

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Formic acid (FA, HCOOH) is regarded as one of the most promising carriers for hydrogen storage. However, the catalyst design for FA dehydrogenation into H with high efficiency is not clear. Here, we elucidate the rationale of size effect over the most commonly used Pd-based catalyst through supporting different Pd species, including single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles, on amine-functionalized active carbon (Pd/AC-NH).

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Employees in enterprises face numerous challenges due to the severe employment situation and job pressure. Sales personnel and research and development (R&D) personnel in companies are particularly susceptible to mental health issues due to the unique nature and complexity of their work. This study aims to explore the psychological health issues among sales personnel and R&D personnel in high-tech enterprises.

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In this study, the purpose was to screen novel angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory peptides (ACEIPs) from tuna muscle taking two-steps enzymatic hydrolysis (Neutrase and Alkaline). Following isolation and purification by ultrafiltration, the Sephadex G-15 gel chromatography and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography based on active-guide, the amino acid sequence was identified using Q-Orbitrap-MS/MS. Five peptides were chose synthesized based on the in silico screening methods.

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Photodetectors (PDs) rapidly capture optical signals and convert them into electrical signals, making them indispensable in a variety of applications including imaging, optical communication, remote sensing, and biological detection. Recently, antimony selenide (SbSe) has achieved remarkable progress due to its earth-abundant, low toxicity, low price, suitable bandgap width, high absorption coefficient, and unique structural characteristics. SbSe has been extensively studied in solar cells, but there's a lack of timely updates in the field of PDs.

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Background: In the past 10 years, the number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases reported in Guangzhou, China, has averaged about 60,000 per year. It is necessary to conduct an in-depth analysis to understand the epidemiological pattern and related influencing factors of HFMD in this region.

Objective: This study aims to describe the epidemiological characteristics and spatiotemporal distribution of HFMD cases in Guangzhou from 2013 to 2022 and explore the relationship between sociodemographic factors and HFMD incidence.

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Background: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy. Genetic defects in the alternative complement (AP) pathway have been identified in 60-70% of individuals. Eculizumab is recommended as a first-line therapy.

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  • Lead sulfide (PbS) quantum-dot-based photodetectors face limitations due to a high potential barrier at the interface between the photodetector and light-emitting unit, requiring high driving voltages that lead to energy inefficiency and instability.
  • The introduction of azetidinium iodide (AzI) at the PD/LED interface achieves zero-barrier interconnection, significantly lowering the turn-on voltage to 1.2 V and enhancing photon-to-photon conversion efficiency to approximately 3% at 3 V.
  • This improvement is attributed to the self-assembly of AzI dipole molecules, influenced by van der Waals forces between sulfur atoms in PbS and protonated hydrogen atoms around nitrogen in
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  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for better methods to monitor and identify new and mutated viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2.
  • Researchers developed a fluorogenic sensor array using fluorescently tagged peptides from the hACE2 binding domain, designed to detect different strains of the virus.
  • The sensor array effectively distinguished between wild-type SARS-CoV-2 and its variants through unique fluorescence patterns, correlating with their evolutionary relationships, thus aiding in the rapid identification of viral strains.
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  • Kazakh people exhibit mixed genetic traits from East Eurasian (EEA) and West Eurasian (WEA) populations, suggesting historical biological mixing between these groups.
  • A whole-genome sequencing study of Kazakhs in Xinjiang reveals their ancestry primarily from East Asian (39.7%), West Asian (28.6%), Siberian (23.6%), and South Asian (8.1%) sources, with significant genetic differences from Uyghurs despite close genetic relations.
  • The study also found notable sex-biased admixture patterns and identified specific genes in Kazakhs linked to traits like skin color, hypertension, and neuron development, enhancing the understanding of their complex historical interactions traced back to the 15th century BCE
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  • - The study presents petal-like graphene porous films designed with dendritic and honeycomb pores to effectively combat electromagnetic pollution, achieved through a controlled phase inversion process.
  • - By modifying the graphene with PVP K30, the distribution is improved, leading to a 170% increase in electromagnetic shielding effectiveness and enhanced thermal conductivity by 104%, compared to films without this modification.
  • - The resulting porous films also show significant improvements in mechanical properties, with tensile strength rising to 6.9 MPa and elongation at break increasing by 131%, while successfully preventing graphene agglomeration.
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Micro-nano plastics have been reported as important carriers of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) for long-distance migration in the environment. However, the combined toxicity from long-term chronic exposure beyond the vehicle-release mechanism remains elusive. In this study, we investigated the synergistic action of Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) and Polystyrene nanoparticles (PS) in Caenorhabditis elegans (C.

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