Publications by authors named "Liu Zhijin"

Understanding how organisms adapt to their environments is a central question in evolutionary biology. Limestone langurs are unique among primates, as they are exclusively found in karst limestone habitats and have evolved mechanisms to tolerate high levels of mineral ions, which are typically associated with metal toxicity affecting organs, cells, and genetic material. We generated a high-quality reference genome (Tfra_5.

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Grain color is a key agronomic trait that greatly determines food quality. The molecular and evolutionary mechanisms that underlie grain-color regulation are also important questions in evolutionary biology and crop breeding. Here, we confirm that both bHLH and MYB genes have played a critical role in the evolution of grain color in Triticeae.

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Cytospora chrysosperma is the primary pathogen responsible for walnut rot disease, affecting a wide variety of hosts. Currently, chemical agents, particularly agricultural Fungicides, are commonly utilized for the prevention and management of walnut rot. However, this practice has led to the development of drug-resistant pathogens, complicating disease control efforts.

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Background: Most epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) eventually develops recurrence. Identification of high-risk patients can prompt earlier intervention and improve long-term outcomes. We used laboratory and clinical data to create models based on machine learning for EOC platinum resistance recurrence identification.

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  • * Researchers found that the Cat Ba langur has low genetic diversity, high inbreeding rates, and harmful mutations, indicating a significant genetic burden; however, some adaptive potential has been preserved.
  • * Unique genetic variants related to calcium and sodium metabolism were identified, suggesting these adaptations might help the langurs thrive in their specific environment of high calcium and saltwater.
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To develop the Head and Neck Cancer Psychosocial Distress Scale (HNCPDS) with the aim of identifying high-risk individuals for psychosocial distress among patients, and to assess its reliability, validity and applicability. Using the classical test theory, a total of 435 head and neck cancer patients from six tertiary hospitals in China were recruited for developing the HNCPDS. Delphi expert consultation and item analysis were used to improve the content validity of the preliminary HNCPDS.

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  • A study quantified structural variants (SVs) in 562 rhesus macaques, using advanced sequencing methods to identify significant genetic differences.
  • It found that certain inversions in the genome are under strong selective pressure, suggesting they play crucial roles in regulating gene functions.
  • Among these, 75 inversions were identified as human-specific, influencing brain development and cognitive abilities, highlighting how genetic changes shape human uniqueness.
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The genus Macaca includes 23 species assigned into 4 to 7 groups. It exhibits the largest geographic range and represents the most successful example of adaptive radiation of nonhuman primates. However, intrageneric phylogenetic relationships among species remain controversial and have not been resolved so far.

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Introduction: Limb salvage in large wounds is difficult because the disrupted blood supply does not support a flap. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of using two flow-through anterolateral thigh perforator flaps for reconstructing large-area limb wounds.

Methods: This retrospective study included 45 patients who underwent reconstruction of large limb wounds using two flow-through anterolateral thigh perforator flaps at Ruihua Hospital between January 2015 and December 2020.

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Refractory metals offer exceptional benefits for high temperature electronics including high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical strength, while their high melting temperature and poor processibility poses challenges to manufacturing. Here this work reports a direct ink writing and tar-mediated laser sintering (DIW-TMLS) technique to fabricate three-dimensional (3D) refractory metal devices for high temperature applications. Metallic inks with high viscosity and enhanced light absorbance are designed by utilizing coal tar as binder.

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  • The study aimed to create a Thyroid Cancer Self-Perceived Discrimination Scale (TCSPDS) to help identify thyroid cancer patients who may be at risk for psychological issues.
  • A total of 176 thyroid cancer patients were involved in developing the scale, which includes 20 items categorized into stigma, self-deprecation, and social avoidance, and it was tested for reliability and validity through statistical methods.
  • The findings showed that the TCSPDS is reliable and valid, taking about 15 minutes to complete with a high response rate, and higher scores on the scale correlated with a lower quality of life for patients, indicating its usefulness in assessing psychological risks.
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The oblique branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery, a short branch of the deep femoral artery, is highly prevalent (32-46%) and is usually considered a normal variant, although this is still controversial. This study aimed to evaluate whether the oblique branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery is a variant. We reviewed medical record data of patients with skin and soft tissue defects of the extremities who underwent flap repair using free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps at our hospital in 2019.

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  • - The study reveals that 12 species of macaques originated from a hybridization event between two ancestral groups around 3.45 to 3.56 million years ago, which is a rare case of hybrid speciation in animals.
  • - It found that the X chromosomes and low-recombination regions had equal parental lineage contributions, indicating they maintained the hybrid characteristics effectively, which is important for hybrid species integrity.
  • - The research also identified reproduction-related genes that may contribute to the unique sexual traits of macaques and confirmed that all Western macaque species are vulnerable to HIV-1 infection, providing new insights into their evolutionary history.
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  • A comparative analysis of the genomes of 50 primate species provides insights into human evolution and primate diversity, incorporating 27 genomes that have not been studied extensively before.
  • The study uncovers varying rates of genomic changes and gene evolution among different primate lineages, highlighting the significance of these changes in the development of unique traits.
  • Key genomic developments identified at the Simiiformes ancestor node are suggested to have influenced the evolution of Simiiformes and ultimately human adaptations.
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In this study, the digital subtraction angiography (DSA) data were used to describe the number, course, and distribution of the branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA), in order to provide an imaging basis for the application of the anterolateral thigh flap pedicled with each branch of the LCFA. The number, location, direction, and distribution of the branches of the LCFA were analyzed by selective DSA angiography in 113 patients who needed an anterolateral thigh flap to repair the wound. LCFA usually originates from the deep femoral artery or femoral artery and routinely sends out four main branches: ascending branch, transverse branch, oblique branch, and descending branch.

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Objective: There are reports about the surgical method and clinical efficacy of using ultra-long cross-donor perforator skin flap transplantation with multiple blood supply sources to repair wounds.

Method: Between January 2013 and March 2019, 29 wounds were repaired using ultra-long skin flaps from the donor site of the chest, abdomen and anterolateral thigh. All patients were followed up on a regular basis with a view to the following: appearance of skin flap, function of recipient area and healing of donor area.

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Walnut is one of the Xinjiang's characteristic dried fruits and the main source of income for farmers in walnut growing areas. In September 2019, leaves with brown spots were observed in a 10 hm2 orchard in Hotan area, the diseased leaf rate reached more than 25%. The leaf lesions were suborbicular to irregular, black-brown, 3 to 8 mm in diameter, with distinct dark borders.

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Objective: To explore the characteristics and clinical application of the anterolateral thigh flap pedicled with the oblique branch in the intramuscular of lateral circumflex femoral artery.

Methods: The clinical data of 25 patients with skin and soft tissue defects of extremities admitted between December 2020 and April 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, including 16 males and 9 females, aged 14-75 years, with the median age of 43 years. The defect site included 13 cases of hand, 2 cases of forearm, 2 cases of calf, and 8 cases of foot and ankle.

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Silicon-based photovoltaic technology is helpful in reducing the cost of power generation; however, it suffers from economic losses and environmental pollution caused by silicon cutting waste. Herein, a hydrothermal method accompanied by heat treatment is proposed to take full advantage of the photovoltaic silicon cutting waste and biomass excrementum bombycis to fabricate flake-like porous Si@C (FP-Si@C) composite anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The resulting FP-Si@C composite with a meso-macroporous structure can buffer the severe volume changes and facilitate electrolyte penetration.

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Purpose: To investigate the clinical effect of repairing small dorsal digit compound tissue defects using a free palmaris longus tendocutaneous flap nourished by venous blood.

Methods: In a retrospective analysis of patients treated between March 2010 and October 2017, 18 patients were identified as having small compound tissue defects, which were repaired using a free palmaris longus tendocutaneous flap nourished by venous blood. The average age of the patients, including 15 male and 3 female patients, was 34 years (range, 22-55 years).

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Viruses can be transmitted from animals to humans (and vice versa) and across animal species. As such, host-virus interactions and transmission have attracted considerable attention. Non-human primates (NHPs), our closest evolutionary relatives, are susceptible to human viruses and certain pathogens are known to circulate between humans and NHPs.

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Background: Trachypithecus leucocephalus, the white-headed langur, is a critically endangered primate that is endemic to the karst mountains in the southern Guangxi province of China. Studying the genomic and transcriptomic mechanisms underlying its local adaptation could help explain its persistence within a highly specialized ecological niche.

Results: In this study, we used PacBio sequencing and optical assembly and Hi-C analysis to create a high-quality de novo assembly of the T.

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, which currently contains 20 species divided into four groups, is the most speciose and geographically dispersed genus among Asian colobines. Despite several morphological and molecular studies, however, its evolutionary history and phylogeography remain poorly understood. Phayre's langur ( ) is one of the most widespread members of the genus, but details on its actual distribution and intraspecific taxonomy are limited and controversial.

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Knowledge of the physiological and morphological evolution and adaptation of nonhuman primates is critical to understand hominin origins, physiological ecology, morphological evolution, and applications in biomedicine. Particularly, limestone langurs represent a direct example of adaptations to the challenges of exploiting a high calcium and harsh environment. Here, we report a de novo genome assembly (Tfra_2.

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