Publications by authors named "Li-Meng Ying"

This study employed the methods of serum chemistry, in vivo drug distribution analysis, and network pharmacology to investigate the potential therapeutic effects of Bufei Pills on respiratory disorders and decipher the underlying mechanisms. For the in vivo distribution study, rats were administrated with Bufei Pills, and the absorbed components were analyzed by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. The results showed that 56 components were present in the rat serum, including neocyclomorusin, asterinin A, neoisostegane, goimisin R, and frehmaglutoside H.

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The establishment and maintenance of pregnancy encompass a series of complex and high-energy-consuming physiological processes, resulting in a significant energy demand. Fatty acids, one of the most essential nutrients, play a crucial role in energy supply via oxidation and perform critical biological functions such as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, which substantially impact human health. Disordered fatty acid metabolism can cause anomalies in fetal growth and development, as well as a range of pregnancy problems, which can influence the health of both the mother and the fetus.

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Introduction: Bibliometric and visualization analyses are used to quantitatively assess and graphically display the current status, patterns, and trends using scholarly literature. Pharmacy education worldwide has developed rapidly over the past few decades, but few related studies have been conducted in this field. This study aims to explore the present landscape, identify research focal points, and future trends in the evolution of pharmacy education.

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Alfalfa ( L.) grassland is prone to degradation following multi-year maintenance. Yet, its mechanism regarding the stoichiometry of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) across plant-soil system is still unclear.

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Aims: As aging is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, strategies to promote healthy aging are essential. Dietary diversity has been reported to be beneficial for human health, however, the role in the biological aging process remains underexplored. Our aim was to analyse the potential link between diet diversity and aging.

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Zhongfeng Xingnao Decoction(ZFXN) has been utilized for treating intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH) in China, while the pharmacological mechanism of ZFXN remains unclear. Exploring the pharmacological roles of ZFXN is critical for guiding the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. In this study, a rat model of ICH was constructed by injection of Ⅶ collagenase in the right caudate nucleus.

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  • Immune problems can cause spontaneous miscarriage (SM), and scientists are looking into new medicines that could help manage this issue.
  • One of these medicines is called rapamycin, which can help the body accept the embryo better and also helps recycle old cells.
  • While rapamycin shows promise for treating SM, researchers are cautioning that it could also harm the pregnancy if not used carefully, so more studies are needed to understand its effects fully.
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  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form beneficial partnerships with plant roots, improving water absorption and carbon storage in soil, but their long-term effects on maize yield and soil organic carbon are not well understood.
  • A 7-year study using AMF Funneliformis mosseae, fungicide treatment, and mulching techniques found that AMF significantly boosted maize yield and root biomass, countering limitations caused by reduced water conservation from mulching.
  • The research demonstrated that AMF inoculation increased soil organic carbon content and aggregate stability, suggesting that these fungi can enhance crop productivity while encouraging carbon fixation in dryland farming.
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a common inflammatory bowel disease with a complex origin in clinical settings. It is frequently accompanied by negative emotional responses, including anxiety and depression. Enteric glial cells (EGCs) are important components of the gut-brain axis and are involved in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), intestinal neuroimmune, and regulation of intestinal motor functions.

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Problem: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a prevalent endocrine-metabolic disorder, presents considerable therapeutic challenges due to its complex and elusive pathophysiology.

Method Of Study: We employed three machine learning algorithms to identify potential biomarkers within a training dataset, comprising GSE138518, GSE155489, and GSE193123. The diagnostic accuracy of these biomarkers was rigorously evaluated using a validation dataset using area under the curve (AUC) metrics.

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  • Plastic fragments in soil disrupt carbon cycling and reduce soil functionality, forming a noticeable "plastic footprint."
  • Research found that these plastic fragments lead to decreased photosynthesis and root carbon fixation, resulting in higher carbon emissions and lower carbon sequestration.
  • The study highlights the need to consider plastic pollution in current carbon assessment methods, as it significantly negatively impacts long-term carbon storage in soils.
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Osthole (also known as Osthol) is the main anti-inflammatory coumarin found in Cnidium monnieri and severs as the exclusive quality-controlled component according the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. However, its underlying anti-inflammatory mechanism remains unknown. In this study, we demonstrated that Osthole treatment significantly inhibited the generation of TNF-α, but not IL-6 in the classical LPS-stimulated RAW264.

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  • * Behavioral tests indicated that the formula had therapeutic effects on perimenopausal depression, showing promise as a treatment option for this condition.
  • * Network pharmacology analysis identified 53 core targets, including MAPK1 and AKT1, and indicated that the formula may work through multiple signaling pathways related to inflammation, neuroplasticity, and estrogen regulation.
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Inulin, a commonly used dietary fiber supplement, is capable of modulating the gut microbiome. Chronic inflammation resulting from metabolic abnormalities and gut flora dysfunction plays a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Our research has demonstrated that inulin administration effectively reduced colonic inflammation in T2DM mice by inducing changes in the gut microbiota and increasing the concentration of butyric acid, which in turn modulated the function of enteric glial cells (EGCs).

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  • Plasticulture, or using plastic for farming, can cause problems with tiny plastic pieces called microplastics (MPs) in the soil and water, which could harm the environment over time.
  • These microplastics can mess with important stuff in the soil, like how plants get nutrients and how healthy the soil is, possibly leading to bad effects on plant growth and even increasing harmful gases in the air.
  • The text suggests looking for safer ways to manage plastic in farming, like using natural materials, to protect both the soil and our health from these tiny plastic particles.
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Background: The purpose of this research was to assess the relationship between the severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and indexes of left ventricle (LV) structure and function in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: Retrospective analysis of 790 patients with T2DM and preserved LV ejection fraction. Retinopathy stages were classified as no DR, early nonproliferative DR, moderate to severe nonproliferative DR, or proliferative DR.

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Introduction: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae pose a huge threat to human health, especially in the context of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs). Carbapenems and piperacillin-tazobactam (PTZ) are two antimicrobial agents commonly used to treat cUTIs.

Methods: A monocentric retrospective cohort study focused on the treatment of cUTIs in adults was conducted from January 2019 to November 2021.

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Plastic film residuals are increasingly remaining in cultivated lands. However, it is a critical issue how residual plastic type and thickness affect soil properties and crop yield. To address this issue, in situ landfill was conducted using thick polyethylene (PEt1), thin polyethylene (PEt2), thick biodegradable (BIOt1), thin biodegradable (BIOt2) residues, and CK (control) with no residues landfill in a semiarid maize field.

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The enteric nervous system (ENS) is one of the important systems that regulate gastrointestinal function. The ENS is made up of enteric glial cells (EGCs) and neurons. For a long time, it was believed that the function of EGCs was only to give structural support to neurons.

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  • Scientists looked at a nature-based solution that used a special layer of tiny plants (biocrust) mixed with alfalfa and maize crops to help save carbon in very damaged soils.
  • They found that using this method greatly reduced soil erosion by nearly 95% and helped keep carbon and nitrogen in the soil too, while also helping to catch and store rainwater better.
  • Overall, the biocrust helped plants grow better and improved the tiny life in the soil, leading to healthier soil and more carbon storage compared to regular farming methods.
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  • Chronic psychological stress can make liver problems worse and cause liver scarring (fibrosis) by affecting the gut.
  • In a study with rats, researchers found that stress changed the bacteria in their guts and caused damage to both their intestines and liver.
  • The study suggests that stress leads to more harmful substances in the liver, which is linked to certain proteins that trigger inflammation and further liver damage.
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Unintentional ingestion of metal-contaminated soils may pose a great threat to human health. To accurately evaluate the health risks of heavy metal(loid)s in soils, their bioaccessibility has been widely determined by in vitro assays and increasingly employed to optimize the assessment parameters. Given that, using meta-analysis, we analyzed the literature on farmland heavy metal(loid)s (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Pb, Ni, and Zn) in Chinese main grain production regions, and collected their total and bioaccessibility data to accurately assess their human health risks.

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Shared decision-making (SDM) is a scientific and reasonable decision-making model. However, whether physicians choose SDM is usually influenced by many factors. It is not clear whether the strained doctor-patient relationship will affect physicians' willingness to choose SDM.

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Lipophagy is a kind of selective autophagy, which can selectively identify and degrade lipid droplets and plays an important role in regulating cellular lipid metabolism and maintaining intracellular lipid homeostasis. Exercise can induce lipophagy and it is also an effective means of reducing body fat. In this review, we summarized the relationship between exercise and lipophagy in the liver, pancreas, adipose tissue, and the possible molecular mechanisms to provide a new clue for the prevention and treatment of fatty liver, obesity and other related metabolic diseases by exercise.

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