Publications by authors named "Meng-Jiao Xu"
Fungi capable of simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater is rarely found. Here, a novel fungal strain (SNDM1) performing heterotrophic nitrification, aerobic denitrification, and phosphate removal was isolated and identified as Mucor circinelloides. The favorable nutrient removal conditions by the strain using glucose were C/N ratios of 25-30, salinities of 0 %-3 %, and pH of 7.
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- The study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and cytokine levels in patients with drug-induced liver injury (DILI) from various drug categories, assessing how these factors correlate with clinical indicators.
- A total of 73 patients were categorized based on the type of drug causing DILI, revealing significant differences in liver enzyme levels between groups, particularly higher alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in NSAIDs users compared to those using Chinese herbal medicines.
- The findings suggest older patients are more susceptible to DILI, and higher levels of inflammation markers (IL-6 and TNF-α) in NSAIDs patients could be linked to more severe liver damage.
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- - The study investigated the relationship between dendritic cell subsets and the decline of hepatitis B surface antigens in chronic hepatitis B patients undergoing intermittent interferon therapy.
- - It categorized patients into three groups: a natural history group, a long-term nucleoside analogs treatment group, and a plateau-arriving group, measuring dendritic cells and costimulatory molecules using flow cytometry.
- - Findings revealed that the plateau group had significantly lower levels of certain dendritic cells and costimulatory molecule expression, suggesting these reductions may be linked to the plateau phase in treatment response.
Gastric cancer poses a serious threat to human health and affects the digestive system. The lack of early symptoms and a dearth of effective identification methods make diagnosis difficult, with many patients only receiving a definitive diagnosis at a malignant stage, causing them to miss out on optimal therapeutic interventions. Melanoma-associated antigen-A (MAGE-A) is part of the MAGE family and falls under the cancer/testis antigen (CTA) category.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFungi with multiple contaminant removal function have rarely been studied. Here, a novel fungal strain Fusarium keratoplasticum FSP1, which was isolated from halophilic granular sludge, is reported for first time to perform simultaneous nitrogen and phosphate removal. The strain showed wide adaptability under C/N ratios of 30-35, salinities of 0 %-3 % (m/v), and pH of 7.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeterotrophic nitrification-aerobic denitrification (HN-AD) shows innovation potential of wastewater treatment process in a single tank. However, how to enrich HN-AD bacteria in activated sludge to enhance their contribution remained unknown. This study explored the impact of the feast/famine (F/F) ratio on the succession of autotrophic ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and HN-AD bacteria in a halophilic aerobic granular sludge (HAGS) system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNitrogen (N) removal from high-salinity wastewater is a major challenge. The aerobic-heterotrophic nitrogen removal (AHNR) process has been demonstrated to be feasible for treating hypersaline wastewater. In this study, Halomonas venusta SND-01, a halophilic strain capable of performing AHNR, was isolated from saltern sediment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a common, recently recognized, psychiatric condition among reproductive women, reflecting abnormal responsivity to ovarian steroids. Moreover, the potential organizational effect of prenatal sex hormones during PMDD has got attentions, but there have been considerably less of researches on this topic. The aim of this research was to investigate the possible role of prenatal androgen in the PMDD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: The application of prone positioning with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in non-intubation patients is increasing gradually, applying prone positioning for more high-flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNC) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) patients. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and tolerance of prone positioning combined with non-invasive respiratory support in patients with AHRF or ARDS.
Methods: We searched randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (prospective or retrospective cohort studies, RCTs and case series) published in , and the from 1 January 2000 to 1 July 2020.
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- - The study focuses on the trends and distribution of HIV/AIDS among older adults (50+) in Sichuan Province, China, from 2008 to 2019, aiming to inform prevention and treatment strategies
- - Data analysis revealed a dramatic increase in reported HIV/AIDS cases among older adults, from 320 in 2008 to 22,189 in 2019, with a rising incidence rate and a notable shift towards heterosexual transmission
- - Spatial analysis identified significant clustering of cases in Sichuan, particularly in the southeast, indicating a need for targeted prevention and intervention efforts for older adults in these regions
Inhaled antibiotics therapy for stable non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a meta-analysis.
Ther Adv Respir Dis
June 2021
Background: The optimum antibiotic therapy for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) has yet to be determined. A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of inhaled antibiotics in adults with stable NCFB.
Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched through November 2019.
Background: Most of the patients on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation require aerosol inhalation therapy to moisturize the airways or deliver drugs in acute settings. However, the effect of jet nebulization on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) has not been determined.
Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the impact of jet nebulization on NPPV applied in ventilators.