Publications by authors named "Li Xingang"

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of clopidogrel-related gene polymorphisms on the occurrence of recurrent thrombotic events and cardiovascular death in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: We conducted genotype testing for 26 specific loci mapped to 18 clopidogrel-associated genes in ACS patients who had undergone PCI and were receiving dual antiplatelet therapy only involving clopidogrel. We documented major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and clinical endpoints, analyzing the effect of genetic polymorphisms on treatment outcomes.

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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) has garnered significant attention in photocatalytic pollutant degradation for its non-toxicity and cost-effectiveness. However, its limited photocatalytic performance has hindered its applications. Addressing this, we successfully synthesized a novel feathery multifunctional catalyst, phosphorus and sulfur co-doped g-CN (PS-CN), with an enlarged pore network through a hydrothermal method.

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  • * A comparison of sour jujube 'Qingjiansuanzao' and cultivated jujube 'Junzao' revealed that sour jujube has higher PA levels that decrease as the fruit develops.
  • * Research identified specific genes, ZjLAR and ZjANR, that promote PA production; overexpressing these genes in both jujube and other plants increased PA content, providing insights for improving jujube fruit quality.
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Background: Glioma is the most common intracranial malignancy, and the available treatment options are poor. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been reported to be involved in the malignant progression of glioma. The role of ZNF503-AS2 in glioma has not been reported.

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Aims: To provide an updated comprehensive evaluation of the quality and evidence association of existing studies on health outcomes related to intermittent fasting (IF).

Materials And Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases, covering literature up to June 2024. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews that include adult populations and quantitatively analyse health outcomes related to IF interventional studies are included.

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Background: Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a rare disorder, often characterized by delayed growth and development, short stature, and hypogonadism as the main clinical manifestations. It is not clear whether PSIS can lead to liver cirrhosis.

Case Summary: This paper reported a case of liver cirrhosis of unknown origin.

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Background: Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), also called Chinese date, is one of the oldest and widely cultivated fruit trees with great economic values, which, at least, can be attributed to the melliferous flower with highly developed nectary that can secret huge amount of nectar in a rather tiny floral size. However, the morphological nature, metabolic products, developmental process, as well as molecular and regulatory mechanisms of jujube nectary remain largely unknown.

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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly heterogeneous brain tumor with limited treatment options. Recent studies revealed cellular heterogeneity and the potential for interconversion between distinct cell types on the basis of RNA sequencing and single-cell analyses. The ability of different cell types to adapt to their surrounding environment and undergo transformation significantly complicates the study and treatment of GBM.

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Background: A previous study demonstrated that N-glycosylation profiles of IgG are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in a British population. However, the generalisability of this finding to other ethnic groups remains to be investigated, and it has yet to account for additional traditional atherosclerotic risk factors. The present study, thus, aims to explore IgG N-glycosylation profiles in Han Chinese with atherosclerosis, and their potential role in atherosclerosis, while controlling for traditional atherosclerotic risk factors.

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Background: Exosomes (EXO) play crucial roles in intercellular communication and glioma microenvironment modulation. Tumor-associated macrophages are more likely to become M2-like type macrophages in the immunosuppressive microenvironment. Here, we aimed to investigate the effects and molecular mechanisms of hypoxic glioma-derived exosomes mediated M2-like macrophage polarization.

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Hospital pharmacy plays an important role in ensuring medical care quality and safety, especially in the area of drug information retrieval, therapy guidance, and drug-drug interaction management. ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence language model that can generate natural-language texts. Here, we explored the applications and reflections of ChatGPT in hospital pharmacy, where it may enhance the quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical care.

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N-doped carbon materials have garnered extensive development in electrochemical CO reduction due to their abundant sources, high structural plasticity, and excellent catalytic performance. However, the use of powder carbon materials for electrocatalytic reactions limits their current density and mechanical strength, which pose challenges for industrial applications. In this study, we synthesized a monolithic N-doped carbon electrode with high mechanical strength for efficient electrochemical reduction of CO to CO through a simple pyrolysis method, using phenolic resin as the precursor and ZIF-8 as the sacrificial template.

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Stereo-complexed polylactide (sc-PLA) nano-microspheres were separated by adding poor solvent to the poly(l-lactide) (PLLA)/poly(d-lactide) (PDLA) blend solution. The effects of different process parameters (concentration, processing method, ratio of PLLA/PDLA blend solution to poor solvent) on the microsphere particle size were investigated. The microscopic morphology, crystallinity, and thermal properties were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, two-dimensional wide-angle X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy.

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  • Jujube, a nutritious fruit from the Ziziphus genus, exhibits different color presentations ("Red Fruit" vs "Green Fruit") in the cultivar 'Tailihong', but the reasons behind this difference are not fully understood.
  • * Researchers employed targeted metabolomics techniques to analyze carotenoid and anthocyanin pathways during ripening at crucial stages (30 DAP, 80 DAP, and 110 DAP) to identify key pigments affecting the peel color.
  • * The study found notable differences in carotenoid and anthocyanin content, with lutein and cyanidin-3-O-(tartaryl)rhamnoside-5-O-glucoside being the most abundant compounds; both pigments decreased as the
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  • Impaired sensitivity to thyroid hormones (TH) is linked to metabolic syndrome, and this study aimed to investigate its relationship with insulin resistance (IR) in obese euthyroid adults.
  • Conducted on 293 outpatients in Beijing, researchers used various indices to measure central TH sensitivity and assessed IR through multiple indices, categorizing participants by TH sensitivity tertiles.
  • Results indicated that lower TH sensitivity was significantly correlated with increased adipose tissue insulin resistance, highlighting the critical role of TH sensitivity in metabolic health issues.
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Background: Bleeding risk brought by intensive lipid-lowering therapy and low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is concerning, while evidence regarding the relationship between remnant cholesterol and bleeding is frightening. This study aimed to investigate the association between remnant cholesterol at admission and an in-hospital bleeding event after acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Methods And Results: A total of 3222 eligible patients admitted to Shanghai Huashan Hospital between 2015 and 2021 with complete lipid data were analyzed.

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The direct liquid-phase oxidative carbonylation of methane, utilizing abundant natural gas, offers a mild and straightforward alternative. However, most catalysts proposed for this process suffer from low acetic acid yields due to few active sites and rapid C1 oxygenate generation, impeding their industrial feasibility. Herein, we report a highly efficient 0.

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Ziprasidone is widely used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Despite its prevalence, there is a notable lack of population pharmacokinetics (PPK) studies on ziprasidone in serum, both domestically and internationally. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the various factors influencing the PPK characteristics of Ziprasidone, thereby providing a scientific basis for personalized treatment strategies in clinical settings.

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  • The study focused on the population pharmacokinetics (PPK) of tacrolimus in Chinese kids under 4 years old following liver transplants and aimed to create software for personalized dosing.
  • Blood concentration data from 85 pediatric patients was collected and analyzed, leading to the development of an individualized tacrolimus dosing software that also tested its accuracy on additional patients.
  • The findings established a one-compartment model for tacrolimus, identifying key factors influencing drug clearance, and confirmed the software's potential for improving personalized medication dosing in young liver transplant patients.
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  • The study focused on developing a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model for fluconazole in young Chinese infants to optimize its dosing due to limited existing data.
  • Researchers analyzed 304 plasma samples from 183 infants, finding that both gestational age (GA) and postnatal age (PNA) significantly influenced drug clearance (CL), while body weight (BW) impacted volume of distribution (V).
  • The findings suggest that the commonly used fluconazole regimens for prophylaxis are adequate, but higher doses might be necessary for effective treatment of invasive candidiasis; thus, dosing should be adjusted based on GA and PNA.
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor characterized by invasive behavior and a compromised immune response, presenting treatment challenges. Surgical debulking of GBM fails to address its highly infiltrative nature, leaving neoplastic satellites in an environment characterized by impaired immune surveillance, ultimately paving the way for tumor recurrence. Tracking and eradicating residual GBM cells by boosting antitumor immunity is critical for preventing postoperative relapse, but effective immunotherapeutic strategies remain elusive.

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Interfacial challenges in unconventional oil extraction include heavy oil-water-solid multiphase separation and corrosion inhibition. Herein, a novel strategy based on interfacial hydrogen bonding reconstruction is proposed for constructing multifunctional interfacially active materials (MIAMs) to address multi-interfacial separation needs. A simple one-pot method is applied to successfully synthesize four different MIAM varieties, integrating site groups (-NH, OSO, -COOH, and Si-O-Si) with multiple hydrogen bonds (HBs) into allyl polyether chains.

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The efficient cytosolic delivery of the CRISPR-Cas9 machinery remains a challenge for genome editing. Herein, we performed ligand screening and identified a guanidinobenzol-rich polymer to overcome the cascade delivery barriers of CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) for genome editing. RNPs were stably loaded into the polymeric nanoparticles (PGBA NPs) by their inherent affinity.

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