Publications by authors named "Manman Zhang"

The publication of several high-quality genomes has contributed greatly to clarifying the evolution of citrus. However, due to their complex genetic backgrounds, the origins and evolution of many citrus species remain unclear. We assembled de novo the 294-Mbp chromosome-level genome of a more than 200-year-old primitive papeda (DYC002).

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Optical physical unclonable functions (PUFs) are gaining attention as a robust security solution for identification in the expanding Internet of Things (IoT). To enhance the security and functionality of PUFs, integrating multiple optical responses─such as fluorescence and structural color─into a single system is essential. These diverse optical properties enable multilevel authentication, where different layers of security can be verified under varying light conditions, greatly reducing the risk of counterfeiting.

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Background: This study aims to investigate the relationship between hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA level and pregnancy outcomes among hepatitis B carriers.

Methods: This study collected pregnant women who attended the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University (Guizhou, China) from June 2020 to June 2023. The levels of HBV DNA, HBV RNA, and HBeAg status in HBV carriers were detected.

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  • Self-supporting carbon fibers, ideal for energy storage due to their customizable structures and good conductivity, face production challenges like pollution and high energy costs.
  • Lignin-based carbon nanofibers (LCNFs) were created using electrospinning and heat treatment, showcasing excellent performance in supercapacitor and battery applications, particularly the LCNF-2 variant with exceptional surface area and capacitance.
  • The study highlights the potential of using agricultural waste lignin as a sustainable material for developing efficient energy storage solutions, achieving impressive results in both supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.
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Blue light simultaneously enhances anthocyanin and carotenoid biosynthesis in mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit peel and flesh, respectively, but the mechanism remains unclear. In this study, two blue light-triggered zinc-finger transcription factors, MiBBX24 and MiBBX27, that positively regulate anthocyanin and carotenoid biosynthesis in mango fruit were identified.

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  • Reservoirs are crucial for regulating floods, especially as extreme rainfall events have become more common, putting urban reservoirs at risk of breaching, which can threaten downstream populations.
  • A study conducted using data from a severe rainfall event in Zhengzhou analyzed how different rainfall scenarios affect flooding responses, testing three conditions: rainfall only, dam failure only, and both combined.
  • The findings indicated that earlier peaks in rainfall lead to faster dam failure rates, and that the combination of dam failure with rainfall results in significantly greater flood inundation than dam failure alone.
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Drug abuse is a social issue worldwide, and there is an increasing demand for on-site rapid detection of illicit drugs. In this study, a rapid and simple analytical method for the detection of 6-monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM), methamphetamine (MA), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), ketamine (K), norketamine (NK), and cocaine (COC) in urine was developed. The developed method combines C18 pipette-tip based solid-phase extraction (C18 PT-SPE) with a miniaturized mass spectrometer (miniMS), exhibiting remarkable simplicity, high sensitivity, and strong reliability, compared with the conventional method.

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  • A new composite film called PCN@CSG was created by integrating PCN-222 into a chitosan substrate, proving effective for adsorbing the antibiotic ceftizoxime.
  • * The film shows strong adsorption capabilities and structural integrity in tough conditions, achieving a high adsorption capacity of 561.7 mg/g and maintaining over 90% removal efficiency after multiple reuse cycles.
  • * The adsorption process follows specific kinetic and isotherm models, indicating it's primarily controlled by chemisorption, making the PCN@CSG a promising eco-friendly option for removing cephalosporins from water.
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  • Cupric ions can hinder the biological processes involved in removing nitrogen by affecting specific enzymes like nitrite reductase and nitric oxide reductase.
  • Pseudomonas sp. NY1, when cultured at 15 °C with low levels of cupric ions, showed improved nitrogen degradation, with better removal rates for ammonium and nitrite.
  • However, while low levels of cupric ions enhance certain activities related to nitrogen conversion, higher concentrations can have the opposite effect, negatively impacting enzyme activity and electron transport.
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  • Radiation can hurt the intestines of people with certain cancers, and current treatments aren't very good at fixing this.
  • Scientists studied special tiny particles called MSC-EVs, which come from stem cells, to see if they could help heal radiation-damaged intestines.
  • They found that MSC-EVs could find and target injured areas, help reduce cell death, improve blood flow, and lower inflammation, showing promise in helping treat these injuries better.
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Keymessage The study revealed the major biological processes occurred at three developmental stages and identified candidate genes involved in primary vein development of birch plants. Vascular tissues usually mirror the surrounding leaf shape and its development plays a fundamental role in plant performance. However, the information of vascular development in birch trees, especially primary vein development, remains unclear.

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Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the association of interleukin-6 (IL-6) expression levels with stroke.

Methods: According to the set search strategy, we systematically screened relevant studies using PubMed and extracted study results regarding IL-6 from the literature for comprehensive quantitative analysis to explore the relationship between IL-6 level and stroke risk.

Results: This study included 15 publications with a total of 1696 participants, with 975 cases in the case group and 721 cases in the control group.

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The Lysosomal Protein Transmembrane 5 (LAPTM5) is a lysosomal transmembrane protein preferentially expressed in hematopoietic cells. The human LAPTM5 gene is located at position 1p34 and extends approximately 25 kb. Its protein includes five transmembrane domains, three PY motifs, and one UIM.

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  • - l-2-Hydroxyglutarate (l-2-HG) helps tumor cells survive even when they are exposed to radiation, making it harder to treat them with this type of therapy.
  • - It reduces damage to DNA and helps tumor cells grow and move around, which makes cancers harder to control.
  • - The study found that when a certain gene related to l-2-HG is less active, tumor growth increases, and patients with low levels of this gene might not live as long, hinting at how important l-2-HG is for cancer behavior.
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Removing p-nitrophenol (PNP) from water resources is crucial due to its significant threat to the environment and human health. Herein, imidazolium ionic liquids with short/long alkyl chain ([CVIm]Br and [CVIm]Br) modified cellulose microspheres (MCC-[CVIm]Br and MCC-[CVIm]Br) were synthesized by radiation method. To examine the impact of adsorbent hydrophilicity on adsorption performance, batch and column experiments were conducted for PNP adsorption.

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflect the shift in global economic conversation toward inclusive growth. The growth can promote inclusivity and widespread sharing of its advancements by concentrating on four key dimensions. (a) Equality of opportunity, (b) sharing prosperity, (3) environmental sustainability/climate adaptation, and (4) macroeconomic stability.

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High spatial-resolution detection is essential for biomedical applications and human-machine interaction. However, as the sensor array density increases, the miniaturization will lead to interference between adjacent units and deterioration in sensing performance. Here, inspired by the cochlea's sensing structure, a high-density flexible pressure sensor array featuring with suspended sensing membrane with sensitivity-enhanced customized channels is presented for crosstalk-free and high-resolution detection.

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As the most prominent proton pumps in plants, vacuolar H-ATPases (VHAs) comprise multiple subunits that are important for physiological processes and stress tolerance in plants. However, few studies on the roles of subunit genes of VHAs in chrysanthemum have been reported to date. In this study, the gene of A subunit of V-ATPase in chrysanthemum (CmVHA-A) was cloned and identified.

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Bacterial diseases caused substantial yield losses worldwide, with the rise of antibiotic resistance, there is a critical need for alternative antibacterial compounds. Natural products (NPs) from microorganisms have emerged as promising candidates due to their potential as cost-effective and environmentally friendly bactericides. However, the precise mechanisms underlying the antibacterial activity of many NPs, including Guvermectin (GV), remain poorly understood.

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Hydroxylamine can disrupt the protein translation process of most reported nitrogen-converting bacteria, and thus hinder the reproduction of bacteria and nitrogen conversion capacity. However, the effect of hydroxylamine on the denitrification ability of strain EN-F2 is unclear. In this study, the cell growth, aerobic denitrification ability, and nitrous oxide (NO) emission by Pseudomonas taiwanensis were carefully investigated by addition of hydroxylamine at different concentrations.

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Plant growth regulators (PGRs) play an important role in alleviating the detrimental effects of biotic and abiotic stress and improving crop yield and quality. As a novel PGR from registered in 2021, guvermectin (GV) has the potential to improve plant yield and defense, making its application in agriculture a subject of interest. Here, we describe the discovery process, functional activities, agricultural applications, toxicity, environmental safety, and biosynthetic mechanism of GV.

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Transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) emerge as promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), heralding a new era of energy storage solutions. Despite their potential, the mechanisms underlying their performance enhancement and susceptibility to failure in ether-based electrolytes remain elusive. This study delves into these aspects, employing CoS electrodes as a case in point to elucidate the phenomena.

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The use of radiation therapy to treat pelvic and abdominal cancers can lead to the development of either acute or chronic radiation enteropathy. Radiation-induced chronic colonic fibrosis is a common gastrointestinal disorder resulting from the above radiation therapy. In this study, we establish the efficacy of inulin supplements in safeguarding against colonic fibrosis caused by irradiation therapy.

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Background: Exercise training is commonly employed as a efficacious supplementary treatment for individuals suffering from heart failure, but the optimal exercise regimen is still controversial. The objective of the review was to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on the exercise capacity, cardiac function, quality of life (QoL) and heart rate among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Methods: A systematic search was performed using the following eight databases from their inception to July 5, 2023: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials, China Knowledge Network, Wan fang Data, and the China Biology Medicine databases.

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We report a structure of silicon eccentric shell particles array, fabricated by the SiOparticles monolayer array assisted deposition of amorphous Si, for high-efficiency light confinement. The SiOparticles monolayer array is tailored to regulate its interparticle distance, followed by silicon film deposition to obtain silicon eccentric shell arrays with positive and negative off-center distance. We studied the Mie resonances of silicon solid sphere, concentric shell, eccentric shell and observed that the eccentric shell with positive off-centersupports superior light confinement because of the enhanced Mie magnetic resonances.

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