Publications by authors named "Lifei Huang"

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  • The study focuses on how allele dosage affects variations in traits of hexaploid sweet potato, based on deep sequencing of 294 accessions, creating a genome-wide variation map.* -
  • Genome-wide association studies revealed quantitative trait loci that link allele dosage to 23 agronomic traits, highlighting how sweet potato breeding has selectively increased these alleles to improve crop performance.* -
  • The research uncovers the evolutionary trend in the Mesoamerican gene pool towards higher dosage of beneficial alleles, with evidence from transgenic validation and identification of sequence variations influencing traits like tuber weight and flesh color.*
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  • Sweetpotato virus disease (SPVD) poses significant economic challenges due to its widespread nature, and existing diagnostic methods are either expensive or labor-intensive.
  • This study introduces a deep learning-based segmentation algorithm using a network called DeepLabV3+ combined with an Attention Pyramid Fusion module, allowing for efficient and accurate identification of SPVD lesions from images of sweetpotato leaves.
  • Experimental results show that the model achieves high accuracy, with a mean Intersection over Union of 94.63% on one dataset, confirming the effectiveness of the proposed techniques in improving disease detection and segmentation accuracy.
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  • Bacterial stem and root rot (BSRR) in sweetpotato, caused by Dickeya dadantii, is a major threat in China, with the study identifying Guangshu87 (GS87) as resistant and Xinxiang (XX) as susceptible.
  • RNA sequencing revealed significant differences in gene expression between the two cultivars, with GS87 showing enhanced regulation of resistance-related genes after infection.
  • The study highlighted the roles of phytohormones, reactive oxygen species, and specific hub genes in the resistance mechanisms of GS87 against D. dadantii, providing insights into potential targets for genetic improvement.
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Single-cell transcriptome sequencing (scRNA-seq) is a powerful tool for describing the transcriptome dynamics of plant development but has not yet been utilized to analyze the tissue ontology of sweetpotato. This study established a stable method for isolating single protoplast cells for scRNA-seq to reveal the cell heterogeneity of sweetpotato root tip meristems at the single-cell level. The study analyzed 12,172 single cells and 27,355 genes in the root tips of the sweetpotato variety Guangshu 87, which were distributed into 15 cell clusters.

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There has been a growing interest in the use of hemp as an animal feed ingredient considering its economic value and nutritional properties. However, there is a paucity of research regarding the safety of hemp-based animal feed currently. Thus, this raises safety concerns on the potential transfer of cannabinoids from hemp-based animal feed to animal products intended for human consumption and its health effects.

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  • Placental ischemia from poor remodeling of uterine spiral arteries is linked to preeclampsia development.
  • The study investigates how endothelial progenitor cells, which help repair blood vessels, are affected during this remodeling process, particularly in women with preeclampsia.
  • Findings indicate that dysfunctional endothelial progenitor cells lead to artery narrowing and decreased blood flow to the placenta, providing insights into the causes of preeclampsia.
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Objective: This study aimed to integrate bioinformatics technology to explore shared hub genes and related mechanisms between diabetes and tuberculosis and to provide a theoretical basis for revealing the disease mechanisms in patients with both diabetes and tuberculosis.

Methods: Differentially expressed genes and Venn analysis were used to identify shared genes between diabetes and tuberculosis. PPI network analysis was used to screen key hub genes.

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Non-judicious and indiscriminate use of veterinary drugs in animal husbandry may result in accumulation of residues in animal tissues, and consequently in food for human consumption. The abuse of veterinary drugs presents a potential risk to consumer health, especially if the residue level is higher than the health-based guidance value (HBGV) such as the acceptable daily intake (ADI). Contamination of drug residues in food also promotes the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which poses a serious threat to public health globally.

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Nanocarriers have been widely studied and applied in the field of cancer treatment. However, conventional nanocarriers still suffer from complicated preparation processes, low drug loading, and potential toxicity of carriers themselves. To tackle the hindrance, carrier-free nanodrugs with biological activity have received increasing attention in cancer therapy.

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Background: China is the largest producer of sweet potato in the world, accounting for 57.0% of the global output. Germplasm resources are the basis for promoting innovations in the seed industry and ensuring food security.

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The development of hydrogel based scaffold with the capability of enhanced antibacterial effects and wound healing is the promising strategy for the treatment of wound tissues with bacterial infection. Herein, we fabricated a hollow channeled hydrogel scaffold based on the mixture of dopamine modified alginate (Alg-DA) and gelatin via co-axial 3D printing for the treatment of bacterial-infected wound. The scaffold was crosslinked by copper/calcium ions, which could enhance the structural stability and mechanical properties.

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Modification of fabrics by stereochemical antiadhesion strategies is an emerging approach to antimicrobial fabric finishing. However, a purely antiadhesive fabric cannot avoid the passive adhesion of pathogenic microorganisms. To address this issue, borneol 4-formylbenzoate (BF) with a stereochemical structure is introduced into a cationic polymer PEI-modified PET fabric by a simple two-step method.

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Nanocarriers can be used to deliver insoluble anticancer drugs to optimize therapeutic efficacy. However, the potential toxicity of nanocarriers cannot be ignored. Carrier-free nanodrugs are emerging safe drug delivery systems, which are composed of multiple components, such as drugs, bioactive molecules and functional ingredients, avoiding the usage of inert carrier materials and offering advantages that include high drug loading, low toxicity, synergistic therapy, versatile design, and easy surface functionalization.

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The complete mitochondrial genome of was sequenced and analyzed in this study. The mitochondrial genome is 15,403 bp in size and comprises 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and one control region (D-loop). The nucleotide composition of the mitogenome is 41.

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  • Sweetpotato is the eighth most important crop globally, but its production is threatened by Fusarium diseases, particularly a strain called CRI 24-3 which causes root and stem rot.
  • Researchers sequenced the CRI 24-3 genome and identified it as an F. solani-melongenae strain with notable virulence factors, including a variety of enzymes and proteins involved in pathogen-host interactions.
  • The study's findings offer valuable genetic information that enhances understanding of Fusarium pathogenicity and can aid in developing effective disease management strategies for sweetpotatoes, particularly in major growing areas like China.
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Cross-incompatibility, frequently happening in intraspecific varieties, has seriously restricted sweetpotato breeding. However, the mechanism of sweetpotato intraspecific cross-incompatibility (ICI) remains largely unexplored, especially for molecular mechanism. Treatment by inducible reagent developed by our lab provides a method to generate material for mechanism study, which could promote incompatible pollen germination and tube growth in the ICI group.

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CRI Eg3 was isolated from the leaves of sweet potato. Its complete mitogenome contains 37,226 bp, with a G + C content of 26.1%.

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  • In October 2021, white rust disease was discovered affecting sweetpotato leaves in Yunfu, Guangdong, resulting in visible symptoms such as yellowing, browning, and the formation of powdery pustules on the leaves.
  • Laboratory analysis using scanning electron microscopy and PCR techniques identified the pathogen responsible for the disease, suggesting it belongs to the genus that affects sweetpotato.
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A bacterial biofilm is one of the main reasons that many diseases are difficult to cure. Herein, a teicoplanin (TPN)-loaded self-adapting chitosan-based hydrogel (CPH) system, called TPN-CPH, was prepared by encapsulating antibacterial TPN into CPH. This TPN-CPH can effectively combat preformed biofilms of ().

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Antimicrobial modification of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is effective in preventing the adhesion and growth of microorganisms on its surface. However, few methods are available to modify PET directly at its backbone to impart the antimicrobial effect. Herein, menthoxytriazine-modified PET (PMETM) based on the stereochemical antimicrobial strategy was reported.

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is a phytopathogenic fungus causing stem and foliage scab disease of sweet potato. At present, there is no reference genome available for , limiting basic research for the pathogen. The present study applied the Nanopore single-molecule sequencing technology to sequence the genome.

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Dry rot caused by leads to the serious decay of sweetpotato storage roots during postharvest storage, which can result in considerable economic loss. Genomic research of the pathogen could provide a basis for study and prevention of sweetpotato dry rot. Herein, we report a high-quality draft genome sequence of CRI 302-4 isolated from infected sweetpotato storage roots in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.

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Purpose: Cytokeratin 19 (CK19) expression is a proven independent prognostic predictor of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to develop and validate the performance of a deep learning radiomics (DLR) model for CK19 identification in HCC based on preoperative gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Patients And Methods: A total of 141 surgically confirmed HCCs with preoperative gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI from two institutions were included.

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This study aimed to investigate the regulatory relationship between miR-144-3p and COL11A1, and to explore its effect on the proliferation, migration and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) cells. A series of methods and experiments were applied. miR-144-3p was downregulated in LUAD tissue and cells, whereas COL11A1 was highly expressed.

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