Publications by authors named "Jiyu Zhang"

Wound healing is a physiological process occurring after the onset of a skin lesion aiming to reconstruct the dermal barrier between the external environment and the body. Depending on the nature and duration of the healing process, wounds are classified as acute (e.g.

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Anode-free sodium metal batteries represent great promising as high-energy-density and resource-rich electrochemical energy storage systems. However, the savage growth of sodium metal and continuous consumption hinder its stable capacity output. Herein, ordered flower-edges of zinc on Al substrate can induce high-entropy solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) to adjust sodium uniform deposition and extremely reduce electrolyte consumption with ultrahigh initial Coulombic efficiency (97.

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Reverse transcription-quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is widely used to accurately assess target gene expression. Evaluating gene expression requires the selection of appropriate reference genes. To identify reliable reference genes for () under varying concentrations of broxaldine (BRO), we employed the ΔCt method, BestKeeper, NormFinder, GeNorm, and the comprehensive web-based platform RefFinder to assess the expression stability of ten candidate reference genes in .

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Unlabelled: Type Ι interferon (IFN) production mediated by retinoic acid-inducible gene 1 (RIG-I) and mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS) is essential for antiviral innate immune responses. Here, we report the identification of a novel co-sensor for cytosolic nucleic acids: DEAD/H-box helicase 11 (DDX11), a member of the DExD/H (Asp-Glu-x-Asp/His)-box helicase family. Knockdown or knockout of DDX11 attenuated the ability of cells to increase IFN-β, IFN-stimulated gene 56, and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 in response to SeV and poly (I:C) by blocking the activation of TANK-binding kinase 1 and IFN regulatory factor 3.

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Chlortetracycline hydrochloride (CTC) is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic with a wide range of antibacterial activities. Due to low solubility, poor stability, and low bioavailability, clinical preparation development is limited. We sought to improve these solubility and dissolution rates by preparing solid dispersions.

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The root of pall. is a significant component of traditional Chinese medicine, with terpenoids and their glycosides, such as paeoniflorins, serving as key active ingredients known for their anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and analgesic properties. By generating a transcriptome and functionally characterizing 32 terpene synthases (TPSs) from , we successfully constructed 24 pESC-Trp-PlTPS expression vectors.

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Natural plant-derived compounds with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity have become an effective strategy against multidrug-resistant bacteria. The present study was designed to compare the antibacterial activity of six chlorogenic acid (CA) isomers extracted from stevia and investigated the underlying antibacterial mechanisms involved. The results indicated that isochlorogenic acid C (ICAC) exhibited the strongest antibacterial activity against the tested bacteria, especially , at a 2 mg/mL minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and 8 mg/mL minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC).

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  • This review focuses on isoquinoline alkaloids from 2019 to 2023, updating previous research and highlighting new compounds and their biological activities.
  • It covers over 250 newly isolated molecules with diverse bioactivities, such as antitumor and neuroprotective effects, and looks at their mechanisms of action.
  • The article critically examines advancements in synthetic methods, including total synthesis of nine classes of isoquinoline alkaloids, offering fresh insights for potential drug discovery.
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Bacterial drug resistance is becoming an increasingly serious problem, and the development of antibacterial synergists is urgently needed. Combining existing antibiotics with promising nonantibiotic agents is one strategy that has been shown to be effective at overcoming the widespread emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. In this study, we investigated the antibacterial activities and mechanism of naringenin (NG) combined with amikacin (AMK) against multidrug-resistant ().

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Abscisic acid (ABA) is a pivotal regulator of plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses. The ABA signaling pathway involves three key components: ABA receptors known as PYLs, PP2Cs, and SnRK2s, which are conserved across higher plants. This study comprehensively investigated the PYL-PP2C-SnRK gene family in pecan, identifying 14 PYL genes, 97 PP2C genes, and 44 SnRK genes, which were categorized into subgroups through phylogenetic and sequence structure analysis.

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Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the causal effect and potential mechanisms between telomere length and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Methods: Summary statistics of telomere length and AAA were derived from IEU open genome-wide association studies and FinnGen R9, respectively. Bi-directional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted to reveal the causal relationship between AAA and telomere length.

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Swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV) is an emerging alpha-coronavirus that causes diarrhea in piglets and results in serious economic losses. During SADS-CoV infection, the spike protein (S) serves as a crucial structural component of the virion, interacting with receptors and eliciting the production of neutralizing antibodies. Due to the potential risk of zoonotic transmission of SADS-CoV, the identification and screening of epitopes on the S glycoproteins will be crucial for development of sensitive and specific diagnostic tools.

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NORSF is a nuclear long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) that contributes to the follicular atresia and restrains 17β-estradiol (E) release by granulosa cells (GCs). Importantly, it is also a potential candidate gene in the quantitative trait locus (QTLs) for sow fertility traits. We identified NORSF as a candidate (causal) gene affecting sow fertility traits.

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Sow fertility is an economically important quantitative trait. Hundreds of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) containing tens of thousands of potential candidate genes are excavated. However, among these genes, non-coding RNAs including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are often overlooked.

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Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a highly successful global parasite, infecting about one-third of the world's population and significantly affecting human life and the economy. However, current drugs for toxoplasmosis treatment have considerable side effects, and there is no specific drug to meet current needs.

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Aluminum (Al) toxicity severely restricts the growth and productivity of elephant grass in acidic soils around the world. However, the molecular mechanisms of Al response have not been investigated in elephant grass. In this study, we conducted phenotype, physiology, and transcriptome analysis of elephant grass roots in response to Al stress.

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Compared to common salt, low-sodium salt can reduce blood pressure to varying degrees. However, the exact dosage relationship remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the dose-response relationships between low-sodium salt intake and systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), as well as the risk of hypertension, and to determine the optimal range for low-sodium salt intake.

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This article presents an overview of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT), an innovative and minimally invasive treatment for appendicitis with an appendix-preserving manner. Since its initial application in 2009, ERAT has gained significant popularity in China, due to its rapid recovery and minimal risk of complications. The ERAT procedures comprise several steps, including appendiceal orifice access and intubation, appendiceal lumen imaging, decompression and irrigation, fecalith removal, and stenting.

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Background: Melilotus, a member of the Fabaceae family, is a pivotal forage crop that is extensively cultivated in livestock regions globally due to its notable productivity and ability to withstand abiotic stress. However, the genetic attributes of the chloroplast genome and the evolutionary connections among different Melilotus species remain unresolved.

Results: In this study, we compiled the chloroplast genomes of 18 Melilotus species and performed a comprehensive comparative analysis.

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  • - Objectives of the study focused on the emergence of the mcr-1 gene in E. coli from poultry in Hebei, China, which poses a public health risk due to its role in colistin resistance.
  • - The study analyzed 297 fecal samples to identify E. coli strains with the mcr-1 gene, employing various molecular techniques and found a low prevalence of 2.02% of such strains, which were multidrug resistant.
  • - Results indicated that mcr-1 was located on specific plasmids (IncHI2 and p0111) and showed potential for transfer between bacteria, highlighting the genetic mechanisms of resistance and the threat they pose to antibiotic efficacy.
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  • * Researchers used genome-wide association studies and various statistical methods to identify genetic associations and mediation effects involving microbial taxa and blood pressure.
  • * The results suggest that specific gut bacteria influence blood pressure through modulation of blood cell counts, indicating a potential new pathway in understanding hypertension.
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