Publications by authors named "Li-li Xu"

Exosome-based drug delivery holds significant promise for cancer chemotherapy. However, current methods for loading drugs into exosomes are inefficient and cost-prohibitive for practical application. In this study, boron clusters are mixed with doxorubicin (DOX) and exosomes, enabling the efficient encapsulation of DOX into exosomes through a superchaotropic effect.

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Objective: To investigate the diagnostic value of urinary Wilms' tumour-1 (WT-1) and mu-glutathione S-transferase (Mu-GST) gene expression for detecting kidney injury in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: Patients treated between October 2022 and June 2023 were divided into two groups: a diabetic nephropathy (DN) group (105 patients) and a diabetes mellitus (DM) group (100 patients). Additionally, 100 healthy individuals undergoing routine medical check-ups were selected as the control group.

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  • * In this study, the quinoline-2-thione derivative KA3D was tested and showed effectiveness in reducing the viability of ovarian cancer cells, causing cell death (apoptosis), and disrupting the cell cycle, specifically blocking the G2 phase.
  • * Mechanistic analysis revealed that KA3D promotes the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins while inhibiting anti-apoptotic ones; in animal tests, KA3D effectively suppressed cancer growth without significant side effects, indicating its potential as a chemotherapy agent.
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  • The study investigates the antiviral properties of the herb Steud, traditionally used in Chinese medicine, focusing on its effectiveness against COVID-19, which has not been extensively studied.
  • Researchers successfully isolated nine new compounds from Steud, with one particular compound (Compound 1) showing significant antiviral activity by directly binding to the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase of the virus, crucial for its replication.
  • The findings enhance the understanding of the antiviral properties of Steud and suggest potential for using atisane-type diterpenoid compounds as new antiviral agents in the fight against COVID-19.
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  • * The structures of these steroids were determined using various analytical techniques like HRESIMS, NMR, UV, and IR.
  • * The study tested the antiviral activity of these compounds, revealing that they have different levels of inhibition against the SARS-CoV-2 main protease at a concentration of 200 μM.
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a highly lethal malignancy, and its clinical management encounters severe challenges due to its high metastatic propensity and the absence of effective therapeutic targets. To improve druggability of aurovertin B (AVB), a natural polyketide with a significant antiproliferative effect on TNBC, a series of NO donor/AVB hybrids were synthesized and tested for bioactivities. Among them, compound significantly inhibited the proliferation and metastasis of TNBC and with better safety than that of AVB.

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Background: This study presents the clinical and genetic mutation characteristics of an unusual case of adult-onset diabetes mellitus occurring in adolescence, featuring a unique mutation in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma gene. Data Access Statement: Research data supporting this publication are available from the NN repository at www.NNN.

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Objective: We aimed to describe jaw function characteristics in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR) using the jaw function limitation scale (JFLS), and to investigate the effects of biopsychosocial risk factors on limited jaw function.

Design: In this cross-sectional study of 636 patients with ADDWoR (females, 568; males, 68), we used the JFLS to assess jaw function. Behavioral, psychological, sociodemographic, and biomedical data were collected.

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Targeting NLRP3 inflammasome, specifically its interaction with NEK7 via the LRR domain of NLRP3, is a promising therapeutic strategy. Our research aimed to disrupt this interaction by focusing on the LRR domain.

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The NLRP3 inflammasome is a critical component of the innate immune system. The persistent abnormal activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome is implicated in numerous human diseases. Herein, sulfonamide-substituted tetrahydroquinoline derivative was identified as the most promising NLRP3 inhibitor, without obvious cytotoxicity.

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Although platinum-based chemotherapy is the frontline regimen for colorectal cancer (CRC), drug resistance remains a major challenge affecting its therapeutic efficiency. However, there is limited research on the correlation between chemotherapy resistance and lipid metabolism, including PIK3CA mutant tumors. In this present study, we found that PIK3CA-E545K mutation attenuated cell apoptosis and increased the cell viability of CRC with L-OHP treatment and .

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Objective: To determine whether a single low dose of esketamine administered after childbirth reduces postpartum depression in mothers with prenatal depression.

Design: Randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial with two parallel arms.

Setting: Five tertiary care hospitals in China, 19 June 2020 to 3 August 2022.

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Daphmacrimines A-K (1-11) were isolated from the leaves and stems of Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq. Their structures and stereochemistries were determined by extensive techniques, including HRESIMS, NMR, ECD, IR, and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Daphmacrimines A-D (1-4) are unprecedented Daphniphyllum alkaloids with a 2-oxazolidinone ring.

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  • γ-Poly glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a valuable polymer produced by certain microorganisms, widely applied in food, biomedical, and environmental sectors.
  • In this study, two strains of Bacillus subtilis were identified for their ability to produce γ-PGA, and various related genes were isolated and classified into types based on their genetic makeup.
  • The research also constructed evolutionary trees to analyze the diversity of γ-PGA-related protein sequences across different Bacillus species, enhancing the understanding for future applications of γ-PGA-producing strains.
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Fentanyl, a critical component of opioid analgesics, poses a severe threat to public health, exacerbating the drug problem due to its potential fatality. Herein, we present two novel haptens designed with different attachment sites conjugated to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), aiming to develop an efficacious vaccine against fentanyl. KLH-Fent-1 demonstrated superior performance over KLH-Fent-2 in antibody titer, blood-brain distribution, and antinociceptive tests.

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Background: Risk factors for temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain remain unclear.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify risk factors for TMD pain using a biopsychosocial model and to investigate interactions between potential risk factors-oral behaviours (OBs), psychological factors and sleep quality-and their direct and indirect effects on TMD pain.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 488 patients with TMDs (422 women; 30.

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Background: Propofol is commonly used for procedural sedation but may increase side effects in a dose-dependent manner. Remimazolam, an ultrashort-acting benzodiazepine, has been approved for procedural sedation but may delay awakening. This study tested the hypothesis that remimazolam as a supplement reduces effect-site propofol concentration (Ce prop ) required to suppress response to cervical dilation in patients undergoing hysteroscopy.

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  • - Seahorses are valuable for their health benefits and have many species with varying market prices, often leading to confusion in their identification.
  • - A new method utilizing peptide biomarkers through advanced techniques like Nano-LC-MS/MS and chemometrics has been developed to accurately identify different seahorse species.
  • - This method shows promise for ensuring proper identification of seahorses and their products, which is important for trade and conservation efforts.
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Background: The NLRP3 inflammasome is a vital player in the emergence of inflammation. The priming and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome is a major trigger for inflammation which is a defense response against adverse stimuli. However, the excessive activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome can lead to the development of various inflammatory diseases.

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The phytoconstituents of the whole plants of Chloranthus holostegius were investigated. As a result, thirteen undescribed sesquiterpenes (chloranholosins A-M, 1-13), including ten acorane-type sesquiterpenes (1-10), one germacrene-type sesquiterpene (11), and two lindenane-type sesquiterpenes (12-13), together with fifteen known sesquiterpenes were isolated. Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated by a comprehensive method including the spectroscopic data, electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

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This study aims to explore the roles of phenylacetyl glutamine (PAGln) on myocardial infarction (MI) pathogenesis. Here, using targeted metabolomics analysis, it was found that the plasma metabolite PAGln was upregulated in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and MI mice and could be an independent risk factor for CAD. In vivo and in vitro functional experiments revealed that PAGln pretreatment enhanced MI-induced myocardial injury and cardiac fibrosis, as evident by the increased infarct size, cardiomyocyte death, and the upregulated expression of cardiac fibrosis markers (Col1a1 and α-SMA).

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Background: Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the malignant diseases of the reproductive system in elderly women. Aging-related genes (ARGs) were involved in tumor malignancy and cellular senescence, but the specifics of these mechanisms in OC remain unknown.

Methods: ARGs expression and survival data of OC patients were collected from TCGA and CPTAC databases.

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Background: Type 2 hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare autosomal dominant disease and is associated with gene mutations. Type 2 HHT patients primarily suffer from recurrent bleeding. There is currently no promising treatment.

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