Publications by authors named "Lixin Hu"

The widespread detection of rubber additives and their transformation products (RATPs) in surface water environments is well-documented, but their pollution characteristics in groundwater remain unclear. This study comprehensively revealed the occurrence and distribution of 27 RATPs in groundwater across southern China (n = 212). RATPs were detected in groundwater at total levels of 1.

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Psychotropic drugs rank among the most prescribed pharmaceuticals in the world. The ubiquitous occurrence of psychotropic drugs in the environment evoked rising concerns due to their various toxic effect on non-target organisms at low concentrations. However, the removal, transformation, and discharging of these drugs throughout wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have rarely been reported.

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Objective: To explore the individual and interactive associations between mobile gaming addiction (MGA), excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and overweight/obesity among schoolchildren, and to investigate whether these interactions vary by gender or grade level.

Methods: Data were drawn from the Children's Growth Environment, Lifestyle, and Physical and Mental Health Development project (COHERENCE) conducted in Guangzhou, China, during the 2019/20 academic year. 418,197 children aged 6-12 years were included in the study.

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Synthetic progestin dydrogesterone is widely used in gynecology and animal husbandry, leading to high environmental detection rates and concentrations. Dydrogesterone influences sex differentiation, gonad development, and spawning in fish. However, its impact on the liver, a vital organ for hormone production and detoxification, remains largely unknown.

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PM has a detrimental impact on human health and has become a focus of widespread concern. The tempo-spatial distribution of emerging pollutants has been extensively studied, while there is a scarcity of understanding their vertical distribution in atmospheric environment. Here we investigated the vertical profiles of phthalate esters (PAEs), organophosphate esters (OPEs), neonicotinoids (NEOs), and per-and polyfluorinated substances (PFASs) in PM at ground level (4.

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Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient in cough and cold remedies. Despite its widespread presence in aquatic environments, the impact of DXM on fish remains largely unknown. This study evaluated the developmental impairment of zebrafish embryos exposed to DXM from 2 hours post-fertilization (hpf) to 14 days post-fertilization (dpf) at five different exposure concentrations: 0.

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Modern pharmacological studies have elucidated the presence of aconitine (AC) alkaloids, polysaccharides, and saponins as the primary bioactive constituents of Fuzi. Among these, benzoylaconine, a pivotal active compound, demonstrates notable pharmacological properties including antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular protective effects. In recent years, benzoylaconine has garnered significant attention in basic research on heart diseases, emerging as a focal point of investigation.

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Background And Aims: The impact of dietary live microbe intake on adolescent obesity is still not fully understood. This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between dietary live microbe intake and obesity among U.S adolescents, and to explore the mediating role of physical activity (PA).

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The cGAS-STING axis is a promising therapeutic target against cancer. However, most activators require STING signaling in the host, especially within antigen-presenting cells, which are rare in a cold tumor microenvironment. The cGAS-STING cascade is also present within cancer cells but with suppressed activity.

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Background: Myopia is a pervasive global public health concern, particularly among the younger population. However, the escalating prevalence of myopia remains uncertain. Hence, our research aims to ascertain the global and regional prevalence of myopia, along with its occurrence within specific demographic groups.

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Enriching microorganisms using a 0.22-μm pore size is a general pretreatment procedure in river microbiome research. However, it remains unclear the extent to which this method loses microbiome information.

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Background: Green space is an important part of the human living environment, with many epidemiological studies estimating its impact on human health. However, no study has quantitatively assessed the credibility of the existing evidence, impeding their translations into policy decisions and hindering researchers from identifying new research gaps. This overview aims to evaluate and rank such evidence credibility.

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Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are an important source of pharmaceuticals in surface water, but information about their transformation products (TPs) is very limited. Here, we investigated occurrence and transformation of pharmaceuticals and TPs in WWTPs and receiving rivers by using suspect and non-target analysis as well as target analysis. Results showed identification of 113 pharmaceuticals and 399 TPs, including mammalian metabolites (n = 100), environmental microbial degradation products (n = 250), photodegradation products (n = 44) and hydrolysis products (n = 5).

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Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serve as the main destination of many wastes containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Here, we investigated the occurrence and transformation of PFAS and their transformation products (TPs) in wastewater treatment systems using high-resolution mass spectrometry-based target, suspect, and non-target screening approaches. The results revealed the presence of 896 PFAS and TPs in aqueous and sludge phases, of which 687 were assigned confidence levels 1-3 (46 PFAS and 641 TPs).

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Polyurethane is a widely used material because of its excellent properties. Cellulose is a renewable, biocompatible, and biodegradable natural polymer that also has the advantages of a low density, high porosity, and large specific surface area. There are three main types of common nanocellulose: nanocellulose fibers, cellulose nanocrystals, and bacterial nanocellulose.

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Background And Aims: Engaging in recommended levels of physical activity (PA) is associated with reduced overall and cause-specific mortality rates. Our study aims to examine the relationship between gardening-specific PA and all-cause and cause-specific mortality based on representative U.S.

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Combining immune checkpoint blockade with chemotherapy through nanotechnology is promising in terms of safety and efficacy. However, the distinct subcellular distribution of each ingredient's action site makes it challenging to acquire an optimal synergism. Herein, a dual-pH responsive hybrid polymeric micelle system, HNP(αPDL1, Dox), is constructed as a proof-of-concept for the spatial cooperativity in chemo-immunotherapy.

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Social determinants of health (SDoH) have been linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing mental health problems. This study aimed to investigate whether the accumulation of unfavorable SDoH is associated with depression symptom. Data was gathered from a representative population participating in the U.

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Textile industry uses varieties of chemicals including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are known to be persistent and incompletely removed in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). So far, little is known about what types of PFAS are used in the textile industry and their potential risks.

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  • The study analyzed soil, wastewater, and groundwater samples from two antibiotic pharmaceutical plants in China to assess antibiotic contamination and ecological risks.
  • Out of 87 antibiotics tested, 31 were found across various samples, with the highest concentrations detected in surface soil and wastewater treatment process water.
  • The ecological risk assessment highlighted specific antibiotics like sulfamethazine and tetracycline as high-risk, suggesting improvements in wastewater treatment and leak prevention to mitigate contamination.
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  • - The study analyzed 66 paper products in China for the presence and health risks of PFAS, revealing that hygiene and stationery products contained low levels of PFAS, while food contact paper showed significantly higher concentrations, with one sample reaching 1630 ng/g.
  • - Advanced screening techniques identified numerous PFAS compounds, including new long-chain types and possible transformation pathways that could occur during degradation, particularly when subjected to microwave heating.
  • - Migration experiments indicated that ethanol in food simulants enhances PFAS migration, particularly for short-chain variants, and some tested paper bowls and plates exceeded safe daily intake recommendations, raising concerns for human health.
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Aim: To examine the impact of both individual and cumulative social determinants of health (SDoH) on the likelihood of developing periodontitis, while also exploring any gender disparities in this relationship.

Materials And Methods: Data of self-reported SDoH domains and sub-items based on Healthy People 2030 were obtained from the U.S.

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