Publications by authors named "Linhui Zhu"

Mechanotransduction channels are widely expressed in both vertebrates and invertebrates, mediating various physiological processes such as touch, hearing and blood-pressure sensing. While previously known mechanotransduction channels in metazoans are primarily cation-selective, we identified Anoctamin-1 (ANOH-1), the C. elegans homolog of mammalian calcium-activated chloride channel ANO1/TMEM16A, as an essential component of a mechanosensory channel complex that contributes to the nose touch mechanosensation in C.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors, and radiotherapy plays a pivotal role in its therapeutic regimen. However, radiotherapy resistance is the main cause of therapeutic failure in patients. Our previous study revealed that Adiponectin Receptor 1 (AdipoR1) is involved in regulating radiation resistance in liver cancer patients treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy.

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Introduction: at present, there are inconsistent research findings regarding the precise relationship between IL-6 gene polymorphisms (GPMs) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This work employed meta-analysis (MA) methodology to systematically evaluate the correlation between IL-6 GPMs and susceptibility to RA.

Material And Methods: this study comprehensively searched multiple databases from inception to March 31, 2024.

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Transmembrane channel-like (TMC) proteins are expressed throughout the animal kingdom and are thought to encode components of ion channels. Mammals express eight TMCs (mTMC1-8), two of which (mTMC1 and mTMC2) are subunits of mechanotransduction channels. C.

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Light plays a pivotal role in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in plants, and the early light-responsive signals that initiate anthocyanin biosynthesis remain to be elucidated. In this study, we showed that the anthocyanin biosynthesis in Eucalyptus is hypersensitive to increased light intensity. The combined transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses were conducted on Eucalyptus leaves after moderate (ML; 100 μmol m s) and high (HL; 300 μmol m s) light intensity treatments.

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Background: While surufatinib, sunitinib, and everolimus have shown efficacy for advanced neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), direct comparisons in a real-world setting remain unexplored. This gap highlights the clinical need to understand their comparative effectiveness and safety within the diverse Chinese population. Addressing this, our study provides insights into the real-world performance of these therapies, aiming to inform treatment selection and improve patient outcomes.

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Phasic (fast) and tonic (sustained) inhibition of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) are fundamental for regulating day-to-day activities, neuronal excitability, and plasticity. However, the mechanisms and physiological functions of glial GABA transductions remain poorly understood. Here, we report that the AMsh glia in Caenorhabditis elegans exhibit both phasic and tonic GABAergic signaling, which distinctively regulate olfactory adaptation and neuronal aging.

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Anthocyanins are flavonoid-like substances that play important roles in plants' adaptation to various environmental stresses. In this research, we discovered that cytokinin (CK) alone could effectively induce the anthocyanin biosynthesis in Eucalyptus and many other perennial woody plant species, but not in tobacco and Arabidopsis, suggesting a diverse role of CK in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in different species. Transcriptomic and metabolomic strategies were used to further clarify the specific role of CK in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in Eucalyptus.

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Gibberellins (GAs) are the key regulators controlling plant growth, wood production and the stress responses in perennial woody plants. The role of GA in regulating the above-mentioned processes in remain largely unclear. There is still a lack of systematic identification and functional characterization of GA-related genes in .

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Calcium channelopathies have been strongly linked to cardiovascular, muscular, neurological and psychiatric disorders. The voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC) are vital transducers of membrane potential changes to facilitate the dynamics of calcium ions and release of neurotransmitter. Whether these channels function in the glial cell to mediate calcium variations and regulate behavioral outputs, is poorly understood.

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Eucalyptus is one of the most fast-growing and widely planted hardwood trees in the tropical and subtropical regions (Grattapaglia and Kirst, 2008). In December 2021, powdery mildew diseases were observed on the , × , × , and trees growing in the Eucalyptus garden of the Guangxi University campus in Nanning (108°22'E, 22°48'N) of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where is the main plantation area for Eucalyptus. The spread of this disease would bring potential challenges on the Eucalyptus plantation management in this region of China.

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Background: Hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer is the most common molecular subtype of breast cancer in many countries, and endocrine therapy remains a mainstay in its treatment. Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors are a new class of targeted agents administered orally that are recommended being used in combination with endocrine therapy as first and second line treatments for advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. However, their high prices largely hinder using these drugs in real world settings.

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This study aimed to investigate risk factors associated with oxaliplatin hypersensitivity reactions in cancer patients through a meta-analysis. A comprehensive retrieve of Chinese databases China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP Database and English databases PubMed, ScienceDirect, Embase and Cochrane library was conducted. The studies that meet the requirements for meta-analysis according to inclusion and exclusion criteria were screened and assessed for eligibility.

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The infrared spectrum (IR) characteristic peaks of amide I, amide II, and amide III bands are marked as amide or peptide characteristic peaks. Through the nuclear magnetic resonance study, -methylacetamide has been determined to have six fine components, which include protonation, hydration, and hydroxy structures. Then the independent IR spectrum of every component in -methylacetamide is calculated by using the density functional theory quantum chemistry method, and the contribution of each component to amide I, II, and III bands is analyzed.

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Skeletal muscle plays an essential role in maintaining body energy homeostasis and body flexibility. Loss of muscle mass leads to slower wound healing and recovery from illness, physical disability, poor quality of life, and higher health care costs. So, it is critical for us to understand the mechanism of skeletal muscle myogenic differentiation for maintaining optimal health throughout life.

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Pig is a useful medical model for humans due to its similarity in size and physiology. Skeletal muscle plays an essential role in body movement. However, the skeletal muscle injuries are common.

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Five new conjugates of oleanolic acid derivatives and chalcones have been designed and synthesized. The structure elucidation of these conjugates was accomplished by using extensive 1D ((1)H, (13)C) and 2D NMR spectroscopic studies (COSY, HSQC and HMBC); and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity is reported for these conjugates. Compound 2b (IC(50)  = 47.

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