Publications by authors named "L-H Liao"

Development of efficient microbial strains for biomanufacturing requires deep understanding of the biology and functional components responsible for the synthesis, transport, and tolerance of the target compounds. A high-quality controllable gene overexpression strain collection was constructed for the industrial workhorse Corynebacterium glutamicum covering 99.7% of its genes.

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  • The study aims to enhance the understanding of how genetic and nongenetic factors influence the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of apixaban to enable personalized medication prescriptions for future patients.* -
  • Researchers created an integrated PK/PD model based on data from 181 healthy Chinese volunteers, analyzing various biological markers and genetic factors, with a total of 2877 observations used for the modeling process.* -
  • The final PK model indicates key variables like clearance rate and absorption rate, while the PD model successfully simulates the effects of apixaban on relevant blood markers, supporting the idea that individual dosing can be tailored effectively.*
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Guanidinoacetic acid, as an energetic substance, has a wide range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and feed industries. However, the biosynthesis of guanidinoacetic acid has not been applied in industrial production. In this study, we designed the synthetic route of guanidinoacetic acid in a food-grade strain of .

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  • Pyrazinamide is used to treat both drug-susceptible and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and this study looks at factors affecting its pharmacokinetics to improve dosing strategies.
  • A population pharmacokinetic model was developed using data from 222 patients in China, revealing that total body weight significantly impacts the drug's clearance.
  • Recommendations for fixed dosages based on patient weight were established, suggesting doses of 1500 mg for those weighing 40-70 kg, 1750 mg for 70-80 kg, and 2000 mg for 80-90 kg to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
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Background: Colchicine has been approved to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary heart disease on the basis of its potential benefits demonstrated in the COLCOT (Colchicine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial) and LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) studies. Nevertheless, there are limited data available about the specific impact of colchicine on coronary plaques.

Methods: This was a prospective, single-center, randomized, double-blind clinical trial.

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Purpose: To investigate the pharmacokinetic changes of linezolid in patients with hepatic impairment and to explore a method to predict linezolid exposure.

Methods: Patients with hepatic impairment who received linezolid were recruited. A population pharmacokinetic model (PPK) was then built using NONMEM software.

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High concentration of phenol residues in soil are harmful to human health and ecological safety. However, limited information is available on the in-situ bioremediation of phenol-contaminated soil using biochar as a carrier for bacteria. In this study, bamboo -derived biochar was screened as a carrier to assemble microorganism-immobilized composite with Rhodococcus pyridinivorans B403.

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The randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III PEONY trial (NCT02586025) demonstrated significantly improved total pathologic complete response (primary endpoint) with dual HER2 blockade in HER2-positive early/locally advanced breast cancer, as previously reported. Here, we present the final, long-term efficacy (secondary endpoints: event-free survival, disease-free survival, overall survival) and safety analysis (62.9 months' median follow-up).

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Multi-pollutant removal (MPR) of NO and VOCs simultaneously is efficient of flue gas treatment in coal-fired power plants. But reducing the competition for active sites between NH, NO, CH, and CH remains challenging. Herein, Cr, Mn, and Fe were respectively doped to MoWTi catalyst via wet impregnation.

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  • A study was conducted to understand how genetic factors and clinical features affect pregnancy outcomes in Chinese women with chronic pancreatitis (CP), focusing on specific gene mutations (SPINK1, PRSS1, CTRC, CFTR).
  • Out of 160 female CP patients, 59.4% had pathogenic gene mutations, showing that those with mutations experienced higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery and abortion compared to those without mutations.
  • The research concluded that mutations in CP-susceptibility genes, particularly in SPINK1, are significant risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of affected patients during pregnancy.
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  • The tetradentate PNNP-type Ir complex Mes-IrPCY2 ([Cl-Ir-H]) is an effective catalyst for converting CO to formate under visible light, showing high selectivity for this reaction.
  • Density functional calculations reveal that the double-reduced complex 1-H ([Ir-H]) is more active than the single-reduced complex 2-H ([Ir(L˙)-H]), largely due to its superior hydride donor ability, making 1-H the key species in the CO reduction process.
  • The hydride of 1-H facilitates a nucleophilic attack on CO to produce formate, while also indicating that the CO reduction is favored over hydrogen evolution in line with experimental findings.
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Indicine cattle, also referred to as zebu (Bos taurus indicus), play a central role in pastoral communities across a wide range of agro-ecosystems, from extremely hot semiarid regions to hot humid tropical regions. However, their adaptive genetic changes following their dispersal into East Asia from the Indian subcontinent have remained poorly documented. Here, we characterize their global genetic diversity using high-quality whole-genome sequencing data from 354 indicine cattle of 57 breeds/populations, including major indicine phylogeographic groups worldwide.

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Lacto--neotetraose (LNnT) and lacto--tetraose (LNT) are important oligosaccharides found in breast milk and are commonly used as nutritional supplements in infant formula. We used metabolic engineering techniques to optimize the modified BL21 star (DE3) strain for efficient synthesis of LNnT and LNT using β-1,4-galactosyltransferase (HpgalT) from and β-1,3-galactosyltransferase (SewbdO) from subsp. , respectively.

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Objective To investigate the effect of HO-induced oxidative stress on autophagy and apoptosis of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). Methods hBMSCs were isolated and cultured. The cells were divided into control group, 3-MA group, HO group, HO combined with 3-MA group.

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Factor XII (FXII) knockdown attenuates catheter thrombosis in rabbits. Because histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) modulates FXIIa activity, we hypothesized that HRG depletion would promote catheter thrombosis. To test this, rabbits were given either antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) against HRG or FXII, a control ASO, or saline.

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Background: Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID), caused by GGC (guanine-guanine-cytosine) repeat expansion in , has several clinical and radiological features akin to cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD). The present study tested the hypothesis that GGC expansion may contribute to cSVD.

Methods: One hundred and ninety-seven unrelated patients with genetically unsolved vascular leukoencephalopathy without , , and mitochondrial m.

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egg polysaccharide (SEP) extracted from sea urchins has potential anticancer activity. However, little is known about its pharmacokinetic properties. To investigate the pharmacokinetics of SEP, it was radiolabeled with tritium.

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Background: Vascular aging, as assessed by structural and functional arterial properties, is an independent predictor of cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to explore the associations of individual cardiovascular risk factors from childhood to midlife and their accumulation over a 30-year span with vascular aging in midlife.

Methods: Using data from the ongoing cohort of Hanzhong Adolescent Hypertension study, 2180 participants aged 6 to 18 years at baseline were followed for over 30 years.

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Floral symmetry studies often focus on the development of monosymmetric and polysymmetric flowers, whereas asymmetric flowers and their position and function within the inflorescence structure are largely neglected. Cannaceae is one of the few families that possesses truly asymmetric flowers, serving as a model to study the characters and mechanisms involved in the development of floral asymmetry and its context within the developing and mature inflorescence. In this study, inflorescence structure and floral morphology of normal asymmetric flowers and 16 aberrant flower collections from L.

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The high variability and unpredictability of the plasma concentration of voriconazole (VRC) pose a major challenge for clinical administration. The aim of this study was to develop a population pharmacokinetics (PPK) model of VRC and identify the factors influencing VRC PPK in patients with talaromycosis. Medical records and VRC medication history of patients with talaromycosis who were treated with VRC as initial therapy were collected.

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  • * A population pharmacokinetic model was created using data from 99 Chinese adult MDR-TB patients, showing that the drug follows a one-compartment model with first-order absorption.
  • * The study found that certain genetic factors (specifically the SNP rs319952) and liver enzyme levels (GGT) significantly affect the drug's clearance, which can guide personalized dosing for better treatment outcomes.
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Background: The study aimed to establish a population pharmacokinetic (PPK) model of tacrolimus for Chinese patients with nephrotic syndrome using the patient's genotype and Wuzhi capsule dosage as the main test factors.

Methods: Ninety-six adult patients with nephrotic syndrome, who were receiving tacrolimus treatment, were enrolled. A nonlinear mixed-effects model was used to determine the influencing factors of interindividual tacrolimus metabolism variation and establish a PPK model.

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This study aimed to investigate the effect of food on the pharmacokinetics of posaconazole suspension in pediatric patients with acute leukaemia and to recommend optimal dosing strategies. This single-site, prospective, open-label, observational study was conducted in 42 patients and included 186 plasma concentrations of posaconazole. Sparse data were analyzed using population pharmacokinetic modeling.

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Nitrogen oxides (NO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are generated during the coal-fired power plant's combustion. They can be simultaneously removed in SCR (selective catalytic reduction) region. Herein, the performance of V-W/Ti and Fe-V-W/Ti synthesized by wet impregnation in removing NO and VOCs was evaluated.

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of visual impairment in the elderly, with a complex and still poorly understood etiology. Whole-genome association studies have discovered 34 genomic regions associated with AMD. However, the genes and cognate proteins that mediate the risk, are largely unknown.

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