Publications by authors named "Li-qin Chen"

Objectives: To describe the current state of research and future research hotspots through a metrological analysis of the literature in the field of forensic anthropological remains identification research.

Methods: The data retrieved and extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), the core database of the Web of Science information service platform (hereinafter referred to as "WoS"), was used to analyze the trends and topic changes in research on forensic identification of human remains from 1991 to 2022. Network visualisation of publication trends, countries (regions), institutions, authors and topics related to the identification of remains in forensic anthropology was analysed using python 3.

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Objectives: To establish and forensically verify a 42 microhaplotypes (mircohaps, MHs) multiplex assay system based on next-generation sequencing (NGS), and to explore the application value of this system in the practice of forensic genetics.

Methods: A total of 42 highly polymorphic MHs were selected from previous studies, and sequenced by the MiSeq FGx platform to verify the repeata-bility, sensitivity, specificity, stability, and mixture analysis ability of the detection system. Through population genetic investigation of 102 unrelated Chinese Han individuals in Liyang City, Jiangsu Province, China, the application value of this system in forensic genetics was evaluated.

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  • The study aimed to analyze the genetic variation of InDel loci using the SifaInDel 45plex system among the Han population in Jiangsu Province and the Mongolian population in Inner Mongolia, assessing its utility in forensic applications.
  • Blood samples from 398 unrelated individuals were genotyped to calculate allele frequencies and examine genetic distances between the two populations and other reference groups, ultimately constructing phylogenetic trees.
  • Findings revealed strong genetic diversity in the studied populations, demonstrating that the Jiangsu Han and Inner Mongolia Mongolian groups are closely related genetically, and the InDel markers are highly effective for forensic purposes.
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  • The study aimed to analyze genetic polymorphism and parameters of 16 X-STR loci in the Xinjiang Uygur population using a DNA identification system.
  • A total of 502 unrelated individuals were examined, revealing 67 detected alleles with high cumulative discrimination power for individual and paternity identification.
  • The Uygur population showed genetic closeness to the Kazakh population and a greater genetic distance from the Han population, highlighting the X-STR loci's effectiveness for genetic studies.
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Objectives: To estimate the system efficiency of uncle-nephew relationship identification by increasing STR markers and adding reference samples based on the test results of simulated data and real samples, so as to provide references for selecting the appropriate number of STRs and reference samples for uncle-nephew relationship identification.

Methods: Five common models of uncle-nephew relationship identification were constructed by adding different reference samples. In each model, the likelihood ratio (LR) for 10 000 pairs of uncle-nephew relationships and 10 000 pairs of unrelated individuals were simulated by detecting 19, 39 or 55 STRs, and the system efficiency at different thresholds was simulated.

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Despite the development of an off-line packed fiber solid phase extraction procedure (PFSPE) for urinary catecholamines, automation remains a challenge. Here, we propose an on-line PFSPE-HPLC procedure for automated sample processing and analysis of urinary catecholamines, with good recovery and precision, to avoid manual operation errors. The on-line PFSPE-HPLC procedure has been thoroughly optimized concerning the gradient, valve switch timing, the effects of complexing reagent and buffer solution, and the stability of the nanofibers.

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Purpose: Intermittent hypoxia is a characteristic pathological change in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) that can initiate oxidative stress reaction and pro-inflammatory cytokine release. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect and protective mechanism of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) in intermittent hypoxia-induced human lung epithelial Beas-2B cells.

Methods: Human lung epithelial Beas-2B cells were exposed to intermittent hypoxia or normoxia in the absence or presence of AS-IV.

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In the present study, we developed a simple and high-throughput solid phase extraction (SPE) procedure for selective extraction of catecholamines (CAs) in urine samples. The SPE adsorbents were electrospun composite fibers functionalized with 4-carboxybenzo-18-crown-6 ether modified XAD resin and polystyrene, which were packed into 96-well columns and used for high-throughput selective extraction of CAs in healthy human urine samples. Moreover, the extraction efficiency of packed-fiber SPE (PFSPE) was examined by high performance liquid chromatography coupled with fluorescence detector.

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A simple and convenient preparation method has been developed for polymeric crown ethers containing the dibenzo-18-crown-6 subunit and electrospun composite nanofibers composed of polymeric crown ethers with polystyrene (PCE-PS). Furthermore, this composite nanofiber was used as a sorbent for selective extraction of plasma catecholamines, viz. dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), and epinephrine (E).

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Objective: To explore the distribution of inflammatory cells and positive expression of P-se- lectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1) in infant brainstem tissue from hand-foot-mouth disease related fatal brainstem encephalitis.

Methods: Twenty brainstem samples from infants suffered from brainstem en- cephalitis were collected as the experimental group. Ten brainstem samples from infants died of non- brain diseases and injuries were collected as the control group.

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For the first time, electrospun composite nanofibers comprising polymeric crown ether with polystyrene (PCE-PS) have been used for the selective extraction of catecholamines - dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (E) - prior to their analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrochemical detection. Using a minicartridge packed with PCE-PS composite nanofibers, the target compounds were extracted effectively from urine samples to which diphenylborinic acid 2-aminoethyl ester was added as a complexing reagent. The extracted catecholamines could be liberated from the fiber by the addition of acetic acid.

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A dinuclear valence tautomeric compound containing a cationic structure with crystallographically distinguishable hs-Co(II) and ls-Co(III) centers undergoes unidirectional charge transfer.

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Objective: To determine the relationship between maternal and neonatal vitamin D status and related factors.

Method: Serum 25-(OH)D levels were measured by ELISA in 499 pregnant women at 30 - 37 weeks gestation and in cord blood of their infants born at term (37 - 42 wk gestation) in Southeastern China at 28.9°N latitude.

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An alternative quantification approach called ERETIC (Electronic REference To access In vivo Concentrations) utilizing electronic reference-based proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR) spectroscopy techniques has been successfully introduced in our present study to simultaneously determine the contents of five major active protoberberine alkaloids (berberine, coptisine, jatrorrhizine, palmatine and epiberberine) in Rhizoma Coptidis, one of the most commonly used traditional Chinese medicines (TCM). The NMR experimental conditions including deuterated solvent, relaxation delay time, and ERETIC transmitter power level were optimized, and the developed method was validated in terms of precision, reproducibility, stability, accuracy, recovery, and limit of quantification (LOQ). The recoveries of the five tested alkaloids ranged between 89.

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The adsorption properties of benzene, p-dichlorobenzene and nitrobenzene on polymer nanofibers were studied. Compared with polyacrylonitrile nanofiber, polystyrene (PS) nanofiber presented better adsorption performance. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption models were used for the mathematical description of adsorption equilibria, and Freundlich isotherms fitted better.

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Herein reported is the first two-dimensional coordination polymer capable of undergoing thermally induced and photoinduced valence tautomeric transitions.

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Salivary cortisol has emerged as an easy-to-collect biologic marker of stress in many researches. In this study, we present a method for the determination of salivary-free cortisol using HPLC method with fluorescence precolumn derivatization, which is based on a novel extraction from the strongly acidic medium (fluorescent derivatives of cortisol in sulfuric acid medium) by electrospun polystyrene nanofibers packed SPE. For high-throughput sample extraction, an array pretreatment device based on nanofibers packed SPE micro-column was designed.

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Three-year-old 'Zaozhong No. 6' loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) seedlings were foliar-sprayed with 0.

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A mini-column packed with 1 mg electrospun polystyrene nanofibers (about 200 approximately 400 nm in diameter) was designed for simple, fast extraction of drugs, diazepam and its major metabolite, N-desmethyldiazepam for the analysis of them in human and dog plasma. Ttrezodone was selected as internal standard. The drugs adsorbed on the solid phase could be desorpted with 50 microl of the methanol and then monitored by liquid chromatography coupled to an ultraviolet detector.

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Purpose: To study the difference of behavior problems in school aged children with cleft of lip and/or palate.

Methods: The Rutter Children Behavior Parent Checklist was used in 100 school aged children with cleft lip and/or palate and 135 school aged normal children in Shanghai.The questionnaire were filled and analyzed with chi2 test and logistic regression using SPSS 10.

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A novel extraction technique was reported. The solid phase material, nanofiber, was prepared by electrospinning using polystyrene. Twenty different drugs (10 microg/L in water) were extracted using 1 mg of nanofibers within 5 min.

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Background/aims: A C12 biochip system using 12 tumor markers has been developed in China for serum diagnosis of common cancers. This work is to evaluate this C12 system in the diagnosis of gastric cancer.

Methodology: Sera from 100 gastric carcinoma patients were screened for 12 tumor markers including carcinoembryonic antigen, alpha-fetoprotein, carbohydrate antigen 19-9, carbohydrate antigen 242, cancer antigen 15-3, cancer antigen 125, prostate specific antigen, free-PSA, neuron-specific enolase, human chorionic gonagotropin-beta, human growth hormone, and ferritin, using the C12 biochip system.

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Objective: To evaluate the effect of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and vitamin C on the progression of experimental autoimmune myocarditis(EAM).

Methods: Fifty-two Balb/c mice were randomized into six groups: The blank group received no treatment, the remaining 5 groups were immunized with 100mug emulsified porcine myosin at d 1 and d 7. Different agents were injected from d 1, SVitC group:150 mg/kg*d(-1)vitamin C; LVitC group: 300 mg/kg*d(-1)vitamin C; IVIG group: 1 g/kg*d(-1)IVIG; IVIG+VitC group: 1 g/kg*d(-1)IVIG and 150 mg/kg*d(-1)vitamin C; The control group same volume of normal saline.

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Background & Objective: Measurement of blood tumor markers is the most widely used and convenient method for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer(CRC). This study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of a biochip diagnostic system C12 in the diagnosis of CRC.

Methods: Twelve tumor markers were detected in the sera of 130 pathologically confirmed CRC patients, including carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), carbohydrate antigen 242 (CA242), cancer antigen 15-3 (CA15-3), cancer antigen 125 (CA125), prostate specific antigen (PSA), free-PSA(f-PSA), neuron-specific enolase (NSE), human chorionic gonagotropin-beta (beta-HCG), human growth hormone (HGH), and ferritin, using the C12 diagnostic biochip system.

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Objective: To study the effect of maternal Hashimoto's disease (an autoimmune thyroid disease) on intellectual development of infants.

Methods: From July 2001 to June 2003, 21 infants born by mothers suffered from Hashimoto's disease were followed up with provincial neonatal disease screening network system. Their thyroid function was assessed and their mental development was evaluated with Gesell development schedules.

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