Publications by authors named "Liping Zhang"

To improve the utilization rates of soda residue (SR) and fly ash (FA), reduce environmental pollution, and enhance the mechanical properties of marine clay (MC), this study proposes mixing SR, FA, and MC with cement and /or lime to prepare soda residue-fly ash stabilized soil (SRFSS). Using an orthogonal design for the proportions, the study analyzes the compaction performance, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and shear strength of SRFSS. The influence of various factors on the mechanical properties of SRFSS was investigated through range and variance analyses.

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Background: Current research has focused on exploring the sources of parents' anxiety about children's education (PAE), and we continue in this direction by exploring the factors influencing parental educational anxiety in primary and secondary school students and the interactions among them.

Methods: Parental Educational Anxiety Measurement Questionnaire was used to measure the level of PEA. Pearson correlation coefficient analysis was used to examine the correlation between the level of PAE and the demographic variables.

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Coal-burning fluorosis prevails in southwest China and other provinces. Although clay used as binder of briquettes was proven to cause coal-burning fluorosis, its enrichment processes remain unknown. The soils and rocks on typical geological units were sampled and simulation experiments were performed to detect the forming process of high-fluoride clay.

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Gene therapy has evolved into a pivotal approach for treating genetic disorders, extending beyond traditional methods of directly repairing or replacing defective genes. Recent advancements in nucleic acid-based therapies-including mRNA, miRNA, siRNA, and DNA treatments have expanded the scope of gene therapy to include strategies that modulate protein expression and deliver functional genetic material without altering the genetic sequence itself. This review focuses on the innovative use of plant-derived nanovesicles (PDNVs) as a promising delivery system for these nucleic acids.

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Overview of the functions and applications of myokines and MyoEVs.

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Purpose: Light is a crucial factor influencing sleep arousal patterns. This meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of light therapy (LT) for insomnia treatment.

Methods: Five electronic databases were independently searched by two reviewers until August 2024.

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The study introduces a robust analytical method based on UPLC-MS/MS for quantifying thiol amino acids, including cysteine (Cys), cysteinylglycine (CG), homocysteine (Hcy), and glutathione (GSH), in their total and total free forms within human plasma. An optimized blank matrix was employed for accurate quantification of endogenous compounds. The method exhibited excellent linearity, precision, accuracy, recovery, and stability, making it highly suitable for plasma analysis.

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To screen and identify the key host proteins interacting with the non-structural protein 15 (Nsp15) of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The IP/pull-down assay and mass spectrometry were employed to screen and identify the host proteins interacting with Nsp15. The interaction between the host protein and Nsp15 was studied by co-immunoprecipitation and laser scanning confocal microscopy.

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Background: Amidst the escalating loss of global biodiversity, freshwater mussels (family Unionidae) have become one of the most imperiled animal groups. Acquiring more biological and phylogenetic information on understudied taxa constitutes a pivotal aspect of conservation biology. Consequently, a comprehensive examination was conducted on Koreosolenaia, Parvasolenaia, and Sinosolenaia from China encompassing morphology, anatomy, distribution, and molecular systematics to provide theoretical support for future species endangerment assessments and biodiversity conservation.

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Antarctic sea ice extent has seen a slight increase over recent decades, yet since 2016, it has undergone a sharp decline, reaching record lows. While the precise impact of anthropogenic forcing remains uncertain, natural fluctuations have been shown to be important for this variability. Our study employs a series of coupled model experiments, revealing that with constant anthropogenic forcing, the primary driver of interannual sea ice variability lies in deep convection within the Southern Ocean, although it is model dependent.

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Background: Virtual noncontrast (VNC) images generated by dual-layer spectral computed tomography (DLCT) remove iodine influence from enhanced images to simulate true noncontrast (TNC) images. Previous research has demonstrated the high comparability of abdominal VNC images with TNC images, suggesting their potential as substitutes. Given the thyroid's significant iodine content, this study evaluated the efficacy of VNC images for removing both intrinsic and extrinsic iodine through an analysis of computed tomography (CT) attenuation and iodine density in TNC and enhanced VNC thyroid images.

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Begomovirus/betasatellite disease complex significantly threatens global crop production. Identifying potential plant antiviral genes is crucial for disease control. Nicotiana benthamiana is susceptible to viruses and contains 266 ethylene response transcription factors (ERFs).

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Objective: This study aims to explore the efficacy of a smart outpatient service system incorporating the Health Butler application and Intelligent Accompaniment based on patients' feedback.

Methods: A total of 1000 outpatients from Shenzhen Third People's Hospital were randomly selected in May 2023 and November 2023 to provide feedback before and after implementing the smart outpatient service system consisting of the Health Butler app and Intelligent Accompaniment. The changes in the patient's awareness of the medical treatment process, average waiting time, satisfaction with the experience of seeking medical treatment, and trust in medical services offered based on patient feedback were compared pre- and post-implementation.

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Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecologic malignancies worldwide. 5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu) is a widely used anticancer drug for various cancers, but the development of 5-Fu resistance poses a challenge in treating cervical cancer patients. This study examined the roles and molecular mechanisms of LncRNA-FGD5-AS1 in 5-Fu resistant cervical cancer cells through in vitro and in vivo experiments.

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Spodoptera litura (S. litura) is a polyphagous pest of the family Lepidoptera, which causes damage and yields losses to many crops. The long-term use of chemical pesticides for control not only seriously threatens environmental health, but also causes S.

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Photo-thermo-sensitive genic male sterility (PTGMS), which exhibits varying fertility levels under different environmental conditions, is a crucial method for heterosis utilization in wheat. However, the mechanisms underlying fertility conversion remain unclear. In the study, three BS type PTGMS lines were analyzed to study fertility conversion characteristics.

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Chronic inflammation has been recognized as one of the hallmarks of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), Absent In Melanoma 2(AIM2) has emerged as important regulators of chronic inflammatory, and participated in initiation, progression of kinds of human cancers. Nonetheless, the biological functions and underlying mechanisms of AIM2 in HNSCC remain inadequately understood. Based on the bioinformatics analysis of public databases, we identified elevated AIM2 expression in HNSCC, which positively correlates with disease stage and HPV infection, thereby possessing both diagnostic and prognostic significance.

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  • * Research shows that schwertmannite, an iron (Fe) mineral formed in AMD, can effectively trap Tl(I) through processes like coprecipitation and adsorption, significantly reducing Tl(I) levels within just 48 hours at various concentrations.
  • * The study found that biogenic schwertmannite, which includes Tl, exhibits greater stability compared to chemically synthesized versions, highlighting the importance of Tl oxidation and crystallinity in retaining Tl in acidic environments, thereby enhancing our understanding of Tl's geochemical dynamics in AMD
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Objectives: To describe and compare dyads' illness perceptions, dyadic coping and illness management among breast cancer patients and their spouses. In addition, we explore the direct actor and partner effects of illness perception on illness management, and whether this association is mediated by dyadic coping.

Design: A descriptive and longitudinal study.

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Background: Triphala, is a composite of three individual botanical drugs: , , and . It exhibits properties such as heatclearing, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects,making it extensively utilized in India and Tibet. It has been found to exhibitinhibitory effects on (); however, further comprehensive research is still needed to elucidate its specific antibacterial mechanism.

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  • Fermentation of Astragalus with Lactobacillus plantarum and Bacillus coagulans enhances the release of beneficial components and breaks down large molecules, leading to improved health benefits.
  • The study evaluated the effects of different concentrations of ALB (Astragalus + L. plantarum + B. coagulans) on largemouth bass over 28 days, revealing that the 0.5% ALB group (ALB0.5) had the best outcomes in terms of weight gain, enzyme activity, and overall gut health.
  • Additionally, the ALB0.5 group demonstrated better resistance against infections and improved immune gene expression, suggesting that this specific fermentation product significantly boosts the health and
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Getah virus (GETV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus that can cause disease outbreaks in domesticated mammals. The E1 protein of GETV plays a crucial role in mediating the fusion of viruses and host cells. In this study, the recombinant GETV E1 protein was expressed and administered to BALB/c mice.

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  • - Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative condition characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline, influenced by factors like amyloid β plaques and tau protein tangles.
  • - Current treatments for AD only provide temporary symptom relief and cannot halt disease progression, while the blood-brain barrier complicates drug delivery to the brain.
  • - Nanomedicine, using various types of nanoparticles, shows promise in improving diagnosis and treatment of AD by enhancing drug delivery and targeting, though challenges in clinical applications remain.
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between elevated levels of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein beta () gene expression and unfavorable outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The goal is to elucidate potential therapeutic targets associated with this relationship.

Methods: Differential expression and survival analyses were conducted using data from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database.

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This study aimed to investigate the impact of incorporating mature compost on the harmlessness and maturity level of composting from swine manure and carcasses from industrialized pig farms in continuously running large-scale silo reactor systems. The potential human or animal bacterial pathogens and core bacterial community in composting were analyzed by high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons. The results showed that the addition of mature compost in the GD group significantly increased the temperature of all depths, the accumulated temperature of compost, and the germination index (75.

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