Publications by authors named "Liu Cx"

Duck circovirus (DuCV) infections cause immunosuppression in ducks, potentially leading to significant economic losses for the duck farming industry. This study investigates the prevalence, genetic characteristics, and evolutionary trends of DuCV in Korea between 2013 and 2022. Samples from 184 farms across seven provinces were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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We report the precise measurements of the cross section of e^{+}e^{-}→hadrons at center-of-mass energies from 3.645 to 3.871 GeV.

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Background: Lipid metabolism is influenced by mutations in the EH domain binding protein 1 gene (EHBP1). This study investigated the link between the EHBP1 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and dyslipidemia risks in maintenance dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease in Chinese Han population.

Methods: A total of 539 patients were divided into dyslipidemia (379) and control (160) groups.

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Objective: Bipolar affective disorder (BAD) is a mood disorder with high morbidity and mortality. Quetiapine can be used in the treatment of patients with BAD; however, the precise administration regimen of quetiapine in these patients is still unknown. In this study, a population pharmacokinetic (PPK) model of quetiapine in patients with BAD was constructed based on model-informed precision dosing (MIPD) and real-world clinical data and an optimal initial dose of quetiapine in these patients was recommended.

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To evaluate the clinical outcomes of combined complete preservation of chordal structure mitral valve replacement (C-MVR) with total anatomical arterial myocardial revascularization (TACR) in coronary patients with moderate-to-severe or severe ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR). This is a retrospective multi-center case series study. Data were retrospectively collected from 127 patients with coronary artery disease with moderate to severe or severe IMR who received TACR with C-MVR from July 2015 to April 2024 in 13 hospitals in China.

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This study analyzed physiological and molecular characteristics associated with the resistance to aging or anti-senescence in Abel. Trees over 100 years old (ancient trees) were compared with those about 30 years old (mature trees). Total chlorophylls, chlorophyll / ratio, and hydrogen peroxide concentrations in ancient tree leaves were significantly higher than in their counterparts.

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  • Biochar, specifically bamboo biochar, is produced from bamboo straw through pyrolysis, which involves heating organic material without oxygen, and it's being studied for its potential benefits in tea garden soils.
  • The study found that adding bamboo biochar improved important soil properties, significantly increasing nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus while enhancing microbial diversity and enzyme activity, but reducing soil acid phosphatase activity.
  • Results suggest that bamboo biochar can positively impact soil health, paving the way for further research in ecological restoration of tea garden soils.
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The genus Sinochlora Tinkham, 1945 is a diverse Phaneropterinae genus in the Oriental region. Previously, the genus included 16 species, distributed in East Asia region; most species are distributed in China. After examining numerous specimens of all known species of Sinochlora, we propose that the genus Sinochlora be divided into four species groups.

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A new species: Paraxantia jianyuni sp. nov., is described based on six specimens collected in Hainan Island, China, representing the first record of this genus for this large island in southern China.

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Objective: Although quetiapine has been approved for use in schizophrenic patients, its individualized dosage regimen remains unclear, especially with respect to drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Thus, we investigated the potential DDIs and optimal initial dosage of quetiapine in schizophrenic patients based on population pharmacokinetics (PPK).

Methods: Ninety-six schizophrenic patients treated with quetiapine were included to establish the PPK model, which also includes coadministration of multiple drugs.

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  • A study was conducted in Beijing to determine how common dementia is among elderly individuals and how geriatric syndromes affect dementia and mortality risks, using data from 2013 to 2015.
  • The study involved 2,935 elderly participants, revealing a dementia prevalence of 5.9%, with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia being the most common types, linked to various risk factors like aging and lower education levels.
  • Over a follow-up period of about 5.4 years, the study found that elderly individuals with dementia had significantly higher mortality rates compared to those without dementia, emphasizing the serious health impact of these conditions.
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  • The study investigates how the timing of sowing different crops (wheat and maize) affects their competitiveness and yield when intercropped compared to being grown separately.
  • Field experiments were conducted over two years with various sowing times and planting methods, revealing that delaying wheat sowing reduced its yield while increasing maize's, yet wheat maintained a competitive edge during growth.
  • Ultimately, aligning the sowing times of wheat and maize shifted their interaction from unbalanced to more mutually beneficial, but wheat still retained some competitive advantages despite these changes.
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  • The study investigates the processes e^{+}e^{-}→D_{s}^{+}D_{s1}(2536)^{-} and e^{+}e^{-}→D_{s}^{+}D_{s2}^{*}(2573)^{-} using data from the BESIII detector, focusing on a range of center-of-mass energies.
  • For the first time, the absolute branching fractions of the decay processes for D_{s1}(2536)^{-} and D_{s2}^{*}(2573)^{-} are measured, revealing values of 35.9% and 37.4% respectively.
  • The research identifies a resonant structure around 4.6 Ge
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Background: The gut microbiota may be involved in neuropathic pain. However, the causal association between gut microbiota and neuropathic pain remains unclear. Whether immune cells and inflammatory factors mediate the pathway from gut microbiota to neuropathic pain has not been elucidated.

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  • The study focuses on a new method for converting E-olefins to Z-alkenes using photocatalysis, specifically with hydroxyaromatic aldehyde as a sensitizer under blue light.
  • The process is quick and highly efficient, achieving a Z/E ratio of 92:8 in just 5 minutes, and can be scaled up successfully while showing reactivity towards various olefin derivatives.
  • This metal-free method is advantageous due to its efficiency, convenience, lack of by-products, and high selectivity, with insights into its underlying mechanism linked to the sensitizer's triplet energy.
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Background: Type A acute aortic dissection, an aggressive and highly fatal disease, is particularly common among pregnant women and foetuses. This disease often occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Case Report: This case involves a female who was 20 weeks pregnant with type A acute aortic dissection.

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Background: Methionine restriction (MR) is a research direction in the treatment of gastric cancer (GC). The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanism of MR on enhancing cisplatin (DDP) sensitivity of drug-resistant GC cells.

Methods: Twenty pairs of GC tissues and adjacent normal gastric mucosa tissues were collected.

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  • - The study introduces a new method for creating fluorinated heterocycles by utilizing a Pd(II)-catalyzed process that efficiently converts homoallylic amides into 5,6-dihydro-4-1,3-oxazines in just one step.
  • - This process involves a complex sequence of reactions including oxypalladation, Pd oxidation, dyotropic rearrangement, and reductive elimination, resulting in the formation of three new chemical bonds.
  • - Additionally, the research develops a one-pot method that transforms these starting materials into homologated ketones via a unique regioselective Wacker oxidation reaction of 1,1-disubstituted alkenes.
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  • The study investigates the genetic relationship between human gut microbiota, osteoarthritis (OA), and the impact of OA-related medications, utilizing bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) techniques.
  • By analyzing data from large-scale genome-wide association studies, the research identifies significant genetic associations indicating certain gut microbiota taxa increase or decrease the risk of hip and knee OA.
  • Results demonstrate that the associations remain robust even after adjusting for medication use, suggesting a potential causal link between gut microbiome composition and the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
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  • - Asari radix et rhizoma is the only medicinal plant from the Aristolochiaceae family approved in China, mainly used for colds and headaches, with roots and rhizomes being the only authorized parts since 2005.
  • - This study is the first to compare the chemical profiles of the plant's overground and underground parts, utilizing advanced techniques like SPME-GC-MS and LC-Orbitrap-MS to identify a total of 359 constituents.
  • - The findings revealed a high similarity in volatile components but a significant difference in non-volatile constituents, leading to the identification of specific markers that could improve the plant's clinical application and monitoring.
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  • Scientists used special data from a detector to look for rare particle decays of a type called the D_{s}^{+} decay, focusing on how it might change into other particles like kaons or pions.
  • They found strong evidence for the decay D_{s}^{+}→π^{+}ϕ and also discovered a new decay D_{s}^{+}→ρ^{+}ϕ, both involving particles that decay into pairs of electrons.
  • However, they didn't find strong signals for three other types of decays they were looking for, and set limits on how often those changes could happen.
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Circular RNA is a group of covalently closed, single-stranded transcripts with unique biogenesis, stability, and conformation that play distinct roles in modulating cellular functions and also possess a great potential for developing circular RNA-based therapies. Importantly, due to its circular conformation, circular RNA generates distinct intramolecular base pairing that is different from the linear transcript. In this perspective, we review how circular RNA conformation can affect its turnover and modes of action, as well as what factors can modulate circular RNA conformation.

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Ischemic heart disease refers to the imbalance between the supply and demand of myocardial blood; it has various causes and results in a class of clinical diseases characterized by myocardial ischemia (MI). In recent years, the incidence of cardiovascular disease has become higher and higher, and the number of patients with ischemic heart disease has also increased year by year. Traditional treatment methods include drug therapy and surgical treatment, both of which have limitations.

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  • The study investigates the J/ψ and ψ(3686) decays into Σ^{0}Σ[over ¯]^{0} processes using data from the BESIII detector, which has extensive datasets.
  • It presents the first measurements of parity-violating decay parameters for Σ^{0} and Σ[over ¯]^{0}, suggesting implications for strong CP symmetry through their asymmetries.
  • The findings include the observation of opposite transverse polarizations of Σ^{0} hyperons in these decays and the ratio of S-wave to D-wave contributions, contributing valuable insights into charmonium state dynamics.
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