Publications by authors named "Juan Liu"

Roses are one of the most important flowers applied to landscape, cut flowers, fragrance and food industries widely. As an effective method for plant reproduction, the regeneration via somatic embryos is the most promising method for breed improvement and genetic transformation of woody plants. However, lower somatic embryogenesis (SE) induction rates and genotypic constraints impede progress in genetic transformation in rose.

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, distributed in the high-altitude, arid, and semi-arid regions of Xizang, exhibits great tolerance to drought, which is rich in rotenoids and other secondary metabolites. It is still unknown, though, how drought stress influences rotenoid synthesis in . : In this study, the calli of were subjected to 5% PEG6000 for 0, 20, and 40 h and divided into control group (CK), mild-drought-treated group (M), and high-drought-treated group (H), respectively.

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Introduction: The emergence of the wide variety of novel tigecycline resistance (X) variants, including (X3), (X4), (X5), and (X6), has raised a serious threat to global public health and posed a significant challenge to the clinical treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Methods: In this study, we evaluated the synergism of tigecycline combining with other antibiotics as a means of overcoming the (X)-mediated resistance in spp. Antibiotic synergistic efficacy was evaluated through chequerboard experiments, time-kill assays and dose-response curves.

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Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives are a class of phenolic acid compounds, including sinapic acid, ferulic acid, and caffeic acid, which are widely found in plants. This experiment was conducted to study the effects of hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (sinapic acid, ferulic acid, and caffeic acid) on the growth performance, muscle physical parameters, and intestinal morphology of tilapia. A total of 320 tilapia fingerlings (9.

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Background: CRMP1 is a key protein involved in brain development.

Methods: We performed genetic testing through whole-exome sequencing (WES) in an individual with a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Results: We identified a heterozygous NM_001014809.

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  • Eighteen cyclopenta[]benzopyran derivatives and ten limonoids were discovered, including ten new compounds, identified through advanced analytical techniques.
  • Nine of these compounds showed strong cytotoxic effects on cancer cells, with IC values ranging from 3 to 900 nM.
  • Sixteen compounds exhibited potent antiviral properties against the dengue virus, with selectivity index values between 13.0 and 532.6, and one compound may act as an eIF4E activator, potentially reducing dengue virus E protein expression.
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The intestinal barrier function is a critical defense mechanism in the human body, serving as both the primary target and initiating organ in cases of sepsis. Preserving the integrity of this barrier is essential for preventing complications and diseases, including sepsis and mortality. Despite this importance, the impact of resveratrol on intestinal barrier function remains unclear.

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Patients suffering from psoriatic arthritis (PsA) often experience depression due to chronic joint pain, which significantly hinders their recovery process. However, the relationship between these two conditions is not well understood. Through a review of existing studies, we revealed that certain neuroendocrine hormones and neurotransmitters are involved in the neuroimmune interactions related to both PsA and depression.

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  • Patients with rheumatic diseases tend to recover from COVID-19 faster (average 13 days) compared to their family members (average 16 days), despite being on immunosuppressive treatments.
  • The study found that rheumatic patients have a lower risk of developing moderate to severe COVID-19, with pre-infection use of NSAIDs linked to a higher chance of mild cases.
  • Patients using disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) before infection were significantly less likely to develop severe cases compared to those who were not on these medications.
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Saline-alkali soil severely reduces the productivity of crops, including maize (Zea mays). Although several genes associated with saline-alkali tolerance have been identified in maize, the underlying regulatory mechanism remains elusive. Here, we report a direct link between colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and saline-alkali tolerance in maize.

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Background: Cognitive frailty (), characterized by the coexistence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, is linked to increased morbidity and mortality in older adults. While has been linked to multiple physiological and lifestyle factors, the underlying biological mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated the risk factors for and explored the relationship between mitochondrial function and in hospitalized patients.

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Neoantigens exclusively presented by human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) on cancer cell surfaces are newly discovered and highly cancer-specific biomarkers for cancer diagnosis. The current available method for detecting neoantigens is predominantly based on Mass spectrometry with inevitable limitations of high cost, complexity and isotope labels. In this work, we describe the development of an innovative catalytic electrochemical biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of neoantigen in cell lysates.

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Decidualization of endometrial stromal cells is a prerequisite for successful embryo implantation and early pregnancy. Decidualization dysregulation results in implantation failure. In our previous study, we reported that PAI-1 is abnormally downregulated in the endometrial tissue samples of patients with recurrent implantation failure.

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The genus Eleutherococcus includes multiple medicinal plants that hold significant value in the fields of medicine, health, economy, and food. The resources of this genus are widely distributed and rich in secondary metabolites. The secondary metabolites reported in Eleutherococcus plants include various types, such as terpenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and lignans, which exhibit pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects.

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Widespread Fe-bearing clay minerals are potential materials capable of reducing and immobilizing U(VI). However, the kinetics of this process and the impact of environmental factors remain unclear. Herein, we investigated U(VI) reduction by chemically reduced nontronite (rNAu-2) in the presence of EDTA and bicarbonate.

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This paper aims to review the research progress on the processing and utilization of functional rice and explore its potential to enhance human health. The research progress in the processing and utilization of colored rice, low-protein rice, high-resistant starch rice, micronutrient-enriched rice, and bioreactor rice was systematically analyzed through a comprehensive literature review. The impact of various processing techniques on the retention of nutritional components in functional rice was also discussed.

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Elucidating the response of soil gross nitrogen (N) transformations to fires could improve our understanding of how fire affects N availability and loss. Yet, how internal soil gross N transformation rates respond to fires remains unexplored globally. Here, we investigate the general response of gross soil N transformations to fire and its consequences for N availability and loss.

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In this study, we investigated the effects of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated protein 1 (TRAP1) on aerobic glycolysis in cisplatin-resistant lung cancer cells and explored the underlying mechanism. TRAP1 expression levels were determined in cisplatin-resistant lung cancer tissues and A549/CDDP cells. Subsequently, TRAP1 expression in A549/CDDP cells was silenced via small interfering RNA transfection.

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Sustainable poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) blends were compatibilized by the environmentally friendly epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) through the chemical reaction of epoxy functional groups on ESO with the terminated carboxyl and hydroxyl groups of PLA/PPC. The compatibilization effect of ESO was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, rheological property testing, differential scanning calorimetry, and morphological observations. It was revealed that the molecular chain entanglement between PLA and PPC was significantly enhanced and the dispersed PPC phase size was decreased, which endowed the blend with high viscosity modulus, low tan δ, and great stretchability, especially for the blend containing 1.

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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN)-related cognitive impairment is a common cause of decreased quality of life in patients and is closely associated with neuroinflammation. Although minocycline has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective functions, its role in treating TN-related cognitive impairment remains unreported. In this study, we used an in vivo TN model and an in vitro model of primary microglial neuroinflammation to investigate the potential effects of minocycline on cognitive function and microglial polarization in TN rats.

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Microtissues, engineered to emulate the complexity of human organs, are revolutionizing the fields of regenerative medicine, disease modelling, and drug screening. Despite the promise of traditional microtissue engineering, it has yet to achieve the precision required to fully replicate organ-like structures. Enter 3D bioprinting, a transformative approach that offers unparalleled control over the microtissue's spatial arrangement and mechanical properties.

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Development of a highly sensitive visualization platform for multiplex genetic detection could significantly improve efficiency and reliability of on-site detection of foodborne pathogens. In this study, coupling recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) with lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) readout system was proposed for Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus detection. Taking the advantage of the isothermal amplification of RPA, dual primers modified with different labeling groups were designed to realize target signal amplification.

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Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition. It is characterized by complex etiologies, including disruptions in exogenous retinoic acid (RA) signaling, which may serve as an environmental risk factor. Targeting the RA pathway presents a promising therapeutic avenue, though the precise mechanisms remain to be elucidated.

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Objective: To analyze the preventive and therapeutic effects of comprehensive nursing interventions on chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis in pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted, and 80 pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies who underwent chemotherapy in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were selected as the research subjects. According to different nursing intervention methods, the patients were divided into an experimental group (45 cases) and a control group (35 cases).

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