Publications by authors named "MengJie Zhang"

The discovery of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) within tumor tissues provides a promising avenue to promote the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Yet, the lack of effective strategies to induce TLS formation poses a substantial obstacle. Thus, the exploration of potential inducers for TLS formation is of great interest but remains challenging.

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Currently, the identification and quantification of complex adulteration of high-value vegetable oils are still challenging. In this study, the extreme vertex design method was adopted to design representative multivariate adulterated camellia oil samples. Thereafter, 11 characteristic lipid species were identified by considering the statistically significant difference and categorical contribution.

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Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) is an important migratory vegetable pest. Previous research has demonstrated that short-term high temperatures induce differential expression of the vitellogenin receptor (ZcVgR) gene, reducing the number of eggs laid and the lifespan of female Z. cucurbitae.

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King (Chinook) salmon is the only salmon species farmed in Aotearoa New Zealand and accounts for over half of the world's production of king salmon. Determining the health status of king salmon effectively is important for farming. However, it is a challenging task due to the complex biotic and abiotic factors that influence health.

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In recent years, a disease called "Baotou" has been causing large-scale yield reductions of in China. Interestingly, , which once reported to be a probiotic or pathogen for multiple marine organisms, was strongly proved to be the pathogen causing "Baotou" disease in this study. Analysis of 16S rRNA gene profiling revealed that was the most abundant and dominant bacterium on the algal thalli suffering from "Baotou" disease, whereas its presence was scarcely detected on healthy thalli.

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Cytochrome P450 (CYP) epoxygenases metabolize arachidonic acid (AA) into biologically active epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs), forming a pivotal metabolic pathway (AA-CYP-EETs-soluble epoxide hydrolase-dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids) implicated in the progression of various disorders. Inflammation is a key contributor to the onset and progression of numerous systemic diseases, and EETs play a significant role in mitigating inflammation. Extensive research highlights the cardiovascular protective effects of EETs, which include vasodilation, anti-hypertensive, and anti-atherosclerotic properties.

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  • Lipase activity from Aspergillus fumigatus (AFL) was enhanced by an effector called HMD, which was found to bind to an allosteric site on the enzyme, boosting its activity by about 46% through increased lid mobility.
  • * Experimental and computational analysis showed that while HMD enhances AFL activity in solution, coupling AFL with HMD-modified microspheres led to a decrease in hydrolysis activity by 14.3% due to reduced lid mobility.
  • * The study highlights how HMD affects AFL's conformational dynamics, underlining the importance of understanding allosteric regulation in exoenzymes, which is often overlooked.*
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Background: The health status of secondary school students has received widespread attention, and family plays an extremely important role in protecting and promoting their health. However, the relationship between family health and suboptimal health status (SHS) among secondary school students and its underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study aims to understand the prevalence of SHS among Chinese secondary school students and analyze the relationship between family health and SHS, and examine the mediating roles of perceived stress and problematic internet use.

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  • High-dimensional data poses significant challenges in symbolic regression, especially when dealing with incomplete datasets.
  • Traditional genetic programming requires data imputation before processing, which can be inefficient if many features are irrelevant or incomplete.
  • This research introduces a genetic programming method that directly selects relevant features from incomplete high-dimensional data, improving symbolic regression performance and efficiency by avoiding unnecessary imputations.
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Monocyte-to-macrophage differentiation and subsequent foam cell formation are key processes that contribute to plaque build-up during the progression of atherosclerotic lesions. Palmitoylation enzymes are known to play pivotal roles in the development and progression of inflammatory diseases. However, their specific impact on atherosclerosis development remains unclear.

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  • A new type of biomass porous carbon was created using rice straw and a self-doping solvent, which is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, addressing energy and pollution issues.* -
  • The resulting carbon, called RSTCs-1, has a unique porous structure and high surface area, making it suitable for energy storage applications.* -
  • Testing showed that RSTCs-1 performed well in various energy storage systems, achieving impressive energy density and capacity, indicating its potential as a multifunctional electrode material.*
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  • Climate variability impacts both the supply and demand for renewable electricity, affecting system reliability, particularly in Texas where renewable energy sources are widely used.
  • The study utilizes a method based on sea surface temperature variations, linked to El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), to predict wind, solar energy, and heating/cooling demands one to six months ahead.
  • Findings indicate significant risks of oversupply or undersupply in energy and unusual heating/cooling demand, depending on ENSO conditions and the time of year, with implications for financial strategies and forecast applications.
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Background: The phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) gene, a well-studied plant defense gene, is crucial for growth, development, and stress resistance. The PAL gene family has been studied in many plants. Citrus is among the most vital cash crops worldwide.

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During meat processing, the quality of food and structure of meat proteins are affected by different processing technologies and addition of raw and auxiliary materials. Different meat products are treated with varying processing temperatures and NaCl content, changing the protein molecular structure. This study aimed to determine impact of heating temperature (40-115 °C) and NaCl concentration (0-0.

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Background: Metabolic abnormalities are considered to play a key regulatory role in vascular remodeling of pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, to date, there is a paucity of research documenting the changes in metabolome profiles within the supernatants of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC) during their transition from a contractile to a synthetic phenotype.

Methods: CCK-8 and Edu staining assays were used to evaluate the cell viability and proliferation of human PASMCs.

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Background: The aim of this research is to explore the interrelationships between different psychological issues and the potential role of eating behavior and physical activity among nursing students.

Methods: Undergraduate nursing students ( = 892) from some medical universities in China were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling methods using online platforms. Participants completed measures on demographics, fear of negative evaluation (FNE), social avoidance and distress (SAD), psychological distress (DASS), disordered eating behavior (TFEQ) and physical activity.

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Neuroinflammation is a critical component in neurodegenerative disorders. The inflammasome, facilitates the cleavage of caspase-1, leading to the maturation and subsequent secretion of inflammatory factors interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18. Consequently, pyroptosis mediated by gasdermin D, exacerbates neuroinflammation.

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-borylsilylalkanes are versatile intermediates in organic synthesis, and the traditional synthesis methods have mainly focused on metal reagents, the insertion reactions of diazo compounds, and hydrosilylation/hydroborylation reactions of unsaturated bonds. Herein, a novel, efficient -borylsilylalkanes synthesis via a radical approach is reported. This method introduced a β--borylsilyl NHPI ester as the precursor of the β-borylsilyl radical that, coupling with radical acceptors under photo conditions, and the corresponding -borylsilylalkanes bearing unsaturated bonds, facilitate subsequent transformations.

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Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with both depression and activities of daily living (ADL and IADL). However, the role of ADL as a biological mechanism in the relationship between SES and late-life depression, examined through longitudinal data, remains understudied. This study explored the longitudinal mediation effects of basic ADL or IADL on the SES-depression link in older adults.

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The extraction of polysaccharide from lotus root was highly homogenized, and the structure of the polysaccharide was not clear. Herein, we report a hot water method combined with α-amylase that was applied to extract lotus root polysaccharide. After purified, a lotus root polysaccharide fraction LP60-a with high purity and low molecule weight was obtained.

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  • High-dimensional data classification is difficult due to large search spaces and complex interactions, which complicate feature selection and construction processes.
  • This study explores using genetic programming to perform feature selection and construction simultaneously, aiming to improve classification tasks.
  • Testing on 16 datasets shows that the features obtained through this combined method can enhance classification accuracy and reduce dimensionality, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach.
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Developing broad-spectrum influenza vaccines is crucial for influenza control and potential pandemic preparedness. Here, we reported a novel vaccine design utilizing circular RNA (circRNA) as a delivery platform for multi-subtype neuraminidases (NA) (influenza A N1, N2, and influenza B Victoria lineage NA) immunogens. Individual NA circRNA lipid nanoparticles (LNP) elicited robust NA-specific antibody responses with neuraminidase inhibition activity (NAI), preventing the virus from egressing and infecting neighboring cells.

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  • Researchers developed a novel method using ethanol and KOH to create biochar from pitaya peels, resulting in a high specific surface area of 1580 m2/g and a unique porous structure with nitrogen and oxygen doping.
  • The biochar demonstrates exceptional electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption, achieving over 99% absorption, with the best reflection loss of approximately -45.25 dB at 7.54 GHz and an effective absorption bandwidth of around 4.87 GHz.
  • The impressive microwave absorption properties stem from the biochar's microstructure and surface defects, highlighting its potential as a cost-effective and eco-friendly material for EMW absorption applications.
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  • Inducing tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) can enhance the immune response against tumors, and mouse models are essential for studying TLS formation strategies.
  • Oncolytic herpes simplex virus-1 (oHSV) shows potential in promoting TLS development by increasing the presence of B cells and specific T cells, suggesting its role in antitumor immunity.
  • The study highlights that oHSV enhances TLS formation via the CXCL10/CXCR3 pathway, and this effect improves survival rates when combined with αPD-1 treatment, paving the way for future cancer immunotherapy strategies.
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  • Salt stress significantly hinders the growth, yield, and quality of Citrus sinensis, with bHLH genes playing crucial roles in various plant processes including stress responses.
  • A study identified 120 CsbHLH genes, classifying them into 18 subfamilies and highlighting their expression changes under salt stress, particularly in six selected genes confirmed through qRT-PCR.
  • CsbHLH55 and CsbHLH87, linked to jasmonic acid signaling, may serve as key candidates for developing transgenic salt-resistant varieties of sweet orange by enhancing salt tolerance and reducing reactive oxygen species production.
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