Publications by authors named "Mengying Liu"

Introduction: Extensive trauma frequently disrupts endometrial regeneration by diminishing endometrial stem cells/progenitor cells, affecting female fertility. While bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) transplantation has been suggested as an approach to address endometrial injury, it comes with certain limitations. Recent advancements in endometrial epithelial organoids (EEOs) have displayed encouraging potential for endometrial regeneration.

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Background And Objective: Acute exacerbation (AE) is often the fatal complication of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Emerging evidence indicates that metabolic reprogramming and dysregulation of lipid metabolism are distinctive characteristics of IPF. However, the lipid metabolic mechanisms that underlie the pathophysiology of AE-IPF remain elusive.

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Mutations in the CsEMS1 gene result in male sterility and reduced wart number and density. Male sterility and fruit wart formation are two significant agronomic characteristics in cucumber (Cucumis sativus), yet knowledge of our underlying genetics is limited. In this study, we identified an EMS-induced male sterility and few small warts mutant (msfsw).

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Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic, and its excessive residues in food and water sources pose potential risks to human health. Therefore, there is a need for a rapid and convenient method for its accurate quantification. The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)/Cas12a system has gained extensive application in signal detection and amplification due to the trans-cleavage activity of Cas12a.

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Following improved accessibility to medical services, the phenomenon of polypharmacy in elderly patients with comorbidity has been increasing globally. Polypharmacy patients are prone to drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and even the risk of death etc. Therefore, there is an urgent need to fully understand the current status and characteristics of drug use in elderly patients with chronic diseases, focusing on polypharmacy factors to ensure that medications for elderly patients are effective and safe.

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Statins therapy is efficacious in diminishing the risk of major cardiovascular events in diabetic patients. However, our research has uncovered a correlation between the prolonged administration of statins and an elevated risk of myocardial dysfunction in patients with type II diabetes mellitus (TIIDM). Here, we report the induction of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1) activation, associated lipid peroxidation, and the consequent diabetic myocardial dysfunction after statin treatment and explored the underlying mechanisms.

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  • The study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of TIPS procedures using different types of stents: a single covered-uncovered stent (Viatorr), a covered stent (Fluency), and a combination of both.
  • A total of 180 liver cirrhosis patients were analyzed over a period from May 2016 to July 2019, focusing on outcomes like shunt dysfunction, rebleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and mortality rates.
  • Results showed no significant differences in shunt dysfunction, rebleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and mortality among the three stent groups over 1 and 2 years, suggesting similar efficacy across the different stent types.
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  • Researchers fused inactive Cas13 proteins with a modified human ADAR2 deaminase to create a new method for precise RNA editing without causing permanent changes in the genome.
  • The new platform, called xPERT, was engineered to improve the balance between effective on-target editing and reduced off-target activity, addressing a major concern in existing RNA-editing technologies.
  • Compared to previous systems (REPAIRv1 and REPAIRv2), xPERT demonstrates strong on-target editing while minimizing unintended alterations, making it a potentially safer option for customizing RNA and protein functions.
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Objectives: This pharmacovigilance analysis was conducted to assess the safety signals of FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) inhibitors in a real-world setting using the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

Design: We analyzed adverse event (AE) reports related to FLT3 inhibitors submitted to the FAERS database from the first quarter of 2015 to the fourth quarter of 2022. Disproportionality analysis was used to identify AEs of FLT3 inhibitors in the FAERS database.

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Objectives: This study analyzed the basic condition and the influencing factors of hospitalization costs of patients with gastric cancer in Shanghai from 2014 to 2021, so as to provide a scientific reference for promoting the reform of the medical and healthcare system.

Methods: The study data were obtained from the electronic medical record system of Shanghai Hospital. The grey relational analysis was applied to analyze the correlation strength of various expenses with hospitalization costs.

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To reveal the interaction of oxidative stress and protein S-nitrosylation on mitochondrial pathway apoptosis and tenderness development in postmortem yak meat. Herein, we selected yak longissimus dorsi muscle as the research object and treated hydrogen peroxide (HO) with S-nitrosoglutathione agent (GSNO) as well as Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME) in mixed injections with 0.9 % saline as a control group, followed by incubation at 4 °C for 12, 24, 72, 120 and 168 h.

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We conduct in situ tensile straining experiments to investigate the role of hydrogen and slip in crack initiation in nickel-based alloy 725. Our experiments reveal no tendency for hydrogen to enhance localized slip and no necessity of slip for crack initiation. We use electrochemical charging to introduce hydrogen into samples, melt extraction to measure hydrogen content, and digital image correlation to analyze localized plastic strains during in situ tensile tests in a scanning electron microscope.

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We present a catalytic strategy for converting lignin into various pharmaceutical intermediates based on a highly selective lignin depolymerization method and a green benzylic oxidation method employing O. Selective depolymerization of lignin first afforded 4-ethylphenol, which then efficiently generates several pharmaceutical intermediates with a simple 5-step process, resulting in substantial economic benefits. The study provides an innovative solution for the efficient utilization of lignin and the green acquisition of pharmaceutical intermediates.

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In order to investigate the effect of glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) and different salt ions (Na and Ca) induction on the cold-set gels of bovine serum albumin (BSA)-arabinoxylan (AX), the gel properties and structure of BSA-AX cold-set gels were evaluated by analyzing the gel strength, water-holding capacity, thermal properties, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra. It was shown that the best gel strength (109.15 g) was obtained when the ratio of BSA to AX was 15:1.

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Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are related to long terminal repeat (LTR) retrotransposons, comprising gene sequences of exogenous retroviruses integrated into the host genome and inherited according to Mendelian law. They are considered to have contributed greatly to the evolution of host genome structure and function. We previously characterized HERV-K HML-9 in the human genome.

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The detection of antibiotics and pesticides are of great significance since their residues threaten the health of human beings by accumulation. However, most traditional solid chemical sensors are suffer from the limitations of low sensitivity and economic practicability because of the aggregating nature and unstable of solid sensors. Herein, a new luminescent sensor 1@PMMA (1, [(ZnL)·HO] (HL = 5-(4-(pyridin-4-yl)benzamido)benzene-1,3-dioic acid); PMMA = poly(methyl methacrylate)) was successfully prepared.

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The aim of this study is to produce a biodegradable food packaging material that reduces environmental pollution and protects food safety. The effects of total solids content, substrate ratio, polyphenol content, and magnetic stirring time on bovine bone gelatin/sodium carboxymethylcellulose nanoemulsion (BBG/SCMC-NE) were investigated using particle size, PDI, turbidity, rheological properties, and zeta potential as evaluation indexes. The micro, structural, antioxidant, encapsulation, and release properties were characterized after deriving its optimal preparation process.

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Esculetin (Esc), a coumarin derivative and herbal medicinal compound used in traditional Chinese medicine, is extracted from . Esc has shown notable potential in the inhibition of proliferation, metastasis and cell cycle arrest in various cancer cell lines. The present review is based on research articles regarding Esc in the field of carcinoma, published between 2009 and 2023.

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A metal-free nanocarbon with an eggshell structure is synthesized from chitosan (CS) and natural spherical graphite (NSG) as a cathode electrocatalyst for clean zinc-air batteries and fuel cells. It is developed using CS-derived carbons as an eggshell, covering NSG cores. The synthesis involves the in situ growth of CS on NSG, followed by ammonia-assisted pyrolysis for carbonization.

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Uterine luminal epithelia (LE), the first layer contacting with the blastocyst, acquire receptivity for normal embryo implantation. Besides the well-accepted transcriptional regulation dominated by ovarian estrogen and progesterone for receptivity establishment, the involvement of epigenetic mechanisms remains elusive. This study systematically profiles the transcriptome and genome-wide H3K27me3 distribution in the LE throughout the preimplantation.

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The HIV-1 provirus mainly consists of internal coding region flanked by 1 long terminal repeats (LTRs) at each terminus. The LTRs play important roles in HIV-1 reverse transcription, integration, and transcription. However, despite of the significant study advances of the internal coding regions of HIV-1 by using definite reference classification, there are no systematic and phylogenetic classifications for HIV-1 5' LTRs, which hinders our elaboration on 5' LTR and a better understanding of the viral origin, spread and therapy.

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Map-based cloning revealed that a mutation in a highly conserved amino acid of the CsGME gene encoding GDP-mannose 3,5-epimerase, causes the phenotype of little and wrinkled leaves in cucumbers. Leaf size is a critical determinant of plant architecture in cucumbers, yet only a few genes associated with this trait have been mapped or cloned. Here, we identified and characterized a mutant with little and wrinkled leaves, named lwl-1.

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Discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) is a collagen-activated receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) and plays pivotal roles in regulating cellular functions such as proliferation, differentiation, invasion, migration, and matrix remodeling. DDR1 is involved in the occurrence and progression of many human diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and inflammation. Therefore, DDR1 represents a highly promising therapeutic target.

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  • Glucocorticoids (GCs) are essential hormones that help with cognitive functions, but both too much and too little can harm memory and mood, potentially linked to their U-shaped effect on the brain.
  • In experiments with mice, varying levels of GCs influenced the growth of neural stem cells (NSCs) in a U-shaped manner, promoting growth at normal levels but inhibiting it at higher stress levels.
  • Additionally, interventions like blocking glucocorticoid synthesis or surgically removing adrenal glands affected NSC development, and boosting a particular protein (telomerase reverse transcriptase) can help counteract cognitive deficits caused by stress or low GC levels.
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Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the short-term and long-term efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy for abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) and explore its potential influencing factors.

Materials And Methods: A total of 80 patients with AWE who underwent HIFU therapy were retrospectively analyzed. Follow-ups were also conducted to evaluate the changes in lesion size and pain relief.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Mengying Liu"

  • - Mengying Liu's recent research covers diverse topics, including the effects of statin therapy on myocardial lipid peroxidation in diabetic mice, which reveals a potential link between prolonged statin use and cardiovascular dysfunctions.
  • - In the field of hepatology, Liu compared the clinical outcomes of different techniques for creating transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts, providing insights into the efficacy and safety of various stent types used in liver cirrhosis patients.
  • - Liu has also developed an innovative RNA editing platform and conducted pharmacovigilance analysis of FLT3 inhibitors, showcasing a commitment to addressing clinical and technological challenges in biomedicine.