Publications by authors named "Ning Liu"

Radionuclide therapy is expected to be a powerful tool for glioma treatment. Here, we introduce a novel nuclear nanomedicine based on polydopamine (PDA), incorporating fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) and macrocyclic chelator (DOTA) for specific cancer targeting and 177Lu labeling. The synthesized nanoradiopharmaceutical, 177Lu-DOTA-PEG-PDA-FAPI, exhibits good stability in serum, saline and PBS over 5 days.

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This article introduces a deniable ring signature scheme within the framework of a ring signature protocol, which allows a member of the ring to assert or deny their role as the signature's originator without the involvement of a trusted third party. Deniable ring signatures find applications in various scenarios where balancing privacy protection with supervised oversight is crucial. In this work, we present a novel deniable ring signature scheme based on the ISRSAC digital signature, tailored for environments with regulatory requirements, empowering regulators to hold malicious signers accountable.

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Pepper ( L.) is a popular vegetable in people's daily lives. During pepper growth, calcium (Ca) is an essential macronutrient, and calcium-transporting ATPase (ACA/ECA) is a vital protein for calcium transport.

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Spindles are essential for accurate chromosome segregation in all eukaryotic cells. This study presents a novel approach for isolating fresh mammalian spindles from mouse oocytes, establishing it as a valuable model system for a wide range of possible studies. Our method enables the investigation of the physical properties and migration force of meiotic spindles in oocytes.

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The construction, use, and maintenance of tritium-related equipment will inevitably produce tritium-containing radioactive waste gas, and the production of efficient catalysts for tritium removal remains a difficult problem. Herein, silicalite-1 zeolite with entrapped Pt nanoclusters is skillfully post-oxidized at an appropriate temperature, building highly active Pt─O sites on the nanoclusters to achieve efficient oxidation of hydrogen isotopes at low temperatures. The designed Pt─O sites can directly participate in the oxidation reaction of hydrogen isotopes.

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To address the health risks posed by microplastics (MPs), this work developed a poly-l-cysteine (poly-L-cys)-based electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor for detecting MPs in water environments. The porous structure of poly-L-cys film can regulate the generation of copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) in the pores, effectively limiting the migration and aggregation of nanopaticles. In addition, poly-L-cys film also acted as co-reactant promoters, promoting electron transfer and effectively enhancing ECL signal of Cu NCs.

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Objective: To identify the molecular targets of MSC-derived exosomes in treating cerebral ischemia and elucidate their therapeutic mechanisms.

Methods: We utilized a mouse model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and treated mice with umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (uc-MSCs) derived exosomes. Proteomic analysis identified AAK1(AP2 associated kinase 1) as a key target protein.

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Purpose: Clarification of cisplatin resistance may provide new targets for therapy in cisplatin resistant ovarian cancer. The current study aims to explore involvement of isoforms of AU-rich element RNA-binding protein 1 (AUF1) in cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer.

Methods: The cancer stem cell-like features were analyzed using colony formation assay, tumor sphere formation assay and nude mouse xenograft experiments.

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  • The study focuses on overcoming drug resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients due to the EGFR T790M mutation, which often develops during erlotinib treatment, by using advanced machine learning to identify new selective inhibitors.
  • An integrated machine learning approach screened over 70,000 molecules, ultimately identifying CDDO-Me as an effective inhibitor that selectively binds to the mutated EGFR.
  • CDDO-Me was shown to induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in cancer cells by inhibiting the PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway, with in vivo tests confirming its efficacy in reducing tumor growth in a mouse model.
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  • - The study investigates the impact of aging on bladder cancer progression and the immune response, aiming to identify prognostic markers and potential immunotherapeutic targets related to aging-immune genes.
  • - Researchers analyzed publicly available data to find key aging-immune related genes (AIGs) in bladder cancer and developed a risk-prognosis model based on these genes, specifically highlighting NFKB1 and IL7 as significant indicators of prognosis and immune response.
  • - The findings revealed that certain AIGs correlate with the immune microenvironment and treatment responses, with specific clusters indicating varying risk levels; confirmation through patient samples showed underexpression of IL7 and NFKB1 in bladder cancer.
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  • - The study addresses the challenges in creating efficient two-dimensional monolayer covalent organic framework (COF) nanosheets, focusing on improving the self-exfoliation process of charged COFs by manipulating hydroxyl groups on the monomers.
  • - Researchers discovered that adjusting the number of hydroxyl groups significantly boosts the production of large, soluble cationic COF nanosheets, which can easily interact with negatively charged graphene oxide (GO) to form composite membranes.
  • - The resulting composite membranes showcase enhanced stability due to strong Coulombic interactions and improved size-sieving capabilities, achieving a remarkable 100% interception efficiency for molybdenum oxide (MoO) while effectively separating other substances.
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  • Women's health issues like menstruation, childbirth, and menopause affect work performance and overall career progression while also posing mental and physical challenges.
  • A study was conducted on 27,720 working women in Japan to examine how menstruation-related and menopausal symptoms impact their quality of life and work performance.
  • The research aims to enhance understanding of these health issues to improve healthcare systems and boost business performance.
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The trinitromethyl group plays a crucial role in the energetic material industry due to its high oxygen balance and energetic properties. This study focuses on the synthesis of dinitrophenyl-substituted trinitromethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole. The introduction of dinitrophenyl groups to trinitromethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole aims to improve its stability against heat-induced decomposition, a critical factor in ensuring the safe and reliable performance of energetic materials.

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