Publications by authors named "Lizhong C"

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  • B-cell responses are crucial for understanding kidney transplant success, influencing the use of immunosuppressive therapy.
  • The study involved 16 new kidney transplant patients monitored for changes in B-cell subsets after receiving specific induction and maintenance treatments.
  • Results indicated significant fluctuations in different B-cell measurements, with notable increases and decreases over the first six months, suggesting potential pathways for improving transplant outcomes.
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  • - The study compared two donor nephrectomy methods using Fisher inbred rats, with method A involving conventional surgical techniques and method B utilizing a systematic irrigation approach for better visibility and efficiency.
  • - Method B showed a significant reduction in operation time, averaging 37.50 minutes compared to 68.30 minutes for method A, and also decreased the occurrence of vasospasm during the procedure.
  • - The findings suggest that the irrigation technique is faster, safer, and beneficial for research in renal transplantation involving rat models.
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The phylogenetic positions of 60 bacterial strains isolated from three tailing piles were determined by analyzing their partial 16S rRNA gene sequences. These strains were divided into three phylogenetically distinct groups of Arthrobacter and likely represented several non-described species. The physiological diversities of these phylogenetically and geographically distinct populations were evaluated based on their resistance to five heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu and Co) and four antibiotics (Kan, Rif, Str and Amp), and differences in utilization of 49 carbon sources.

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