Publications by authors named "Peng Bai"

The unique anisotropic properties of colloidal quantum wells (CQWs) make them highly promising as components in nanocrystal-based devices. However, the limited performance of green and blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on CQWs has impeded their practical applications. In this study, alloy CdZnSe core CQWs with precise compositions are tailored via direct cation exchange (CE) from CdSe CQWs with specific size, shape, and crystal structure and utilized hot-injection shell (HIS) growth to synthesize CdZnSe/ZnS core/shell CQWs exhibiting exceptional optoelectronic characteristics.

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Objective: To assess the relationship between depression and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in females.

Methods: A cross-section study was conducted using from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2018. Data on the association of depression by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and SUI by questionnaire answering women.

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  • The study investigated how weight changes from young adulthood to middle age affect the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in diabetic adults in the U.S.
  • Researchers analyzed data from the NHANES survey covering a span of 29.4 years, focusing on adults aged 40-79 who provided information on their weight at age 25 and 10 years before enrollment.
  • They found that weight loss was linked to a lower risk of CVD and mortality compared to maintaining obesity, with a significant potential reduction in CVD cases if individuals had maintained a non-obese status throughout their lives.
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Pneumococcal disease (PD) caused by () continues to be a global public health concern. Monitoring the prevalence and shift of serotypes causing PD is critical for vaccination and local policies for PD management. A systematic review of published work on pneumococcal serotype distribution in the Chinese Mainland from January 1997 to July 2023 was conducted.

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In arid areas, water shortage has become a major bottleneck limiting the sustainable development of agriculture, necessitating improved water use efficiency and the full development of innovative water-saving irrigation management technologies to improve quality. In the present study, tomato ( cv. Micro Tom) fruits were used as materials, and different irrigation frequencies were set during the fruit expansion stage.

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Epigenetics governs a chromatin state regulatory system through five key mechanisms: DNA modification, histone modification, RNA modification, chromatin remodeling, and non-coding RNA regulation. These mechanisms and their associated enzymes convey genetic information independently of DNA base sequences, playing essential roles in organismal development and homeostasis. Conversely, disruptions in epigenetic landscapes critically influence the pathogenesis of various human diseases.

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Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience anorexia and weight loss that substantially deteriorates overall health, reduces treatment tolerance and quality of life, and worsens oncologic outcomes. There are currently few effective therapeutic options to mitigate these side effects. The central melanocortin system, which plays a pivotal role in regulating appetite and energy homeostasis, presents a logical target for treating anorexia and weight loss.

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Parasitic emission or leakage emission caused by electron leakage to a hole transport layer in quantum-dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) critically impacts device efficiency and operational stability. The buildup dynamics of such emission channels, however, was insufficiently researched. Herein, we investigate transient electroluminescence dynamics of leakage emission in red/green/blue (R/G/B) QLEDs and reveal notable contrast for R and G.

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  • Fruit color influences consumer preferences, with darker red strawberries being more valuable due to higher anthocyanin content, which is linked to their attractiveness and market price.
  • Researchers identified a mutant strawberry (rg418) that accumulates anthocyanins during early development and has higher levels of these compounds compared to wild-type strawberries.
  • The study discovered that the anthocyanidin reductase gene (ANR) plays a crucial role in regulating fruit color, with increased expression of MYB105 enhancing anthocyanin synthesis, leading to improved fruit color in strawberries.
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Over the past few decades, research on cancer immunotherapy has firmly established immune cells as key players in effective cancer treatment. Peptide vaccines directly targeting immune cells have demonstrated immense potential due to their specificity and applicability. However, developing peptide vaccines to generate tumor-reactive T cells remains challenging, primarily due to suboptimal immunogenicity and overcoming the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME).

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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have drawn intensive attention as a class of highly porous, crystalline materials with significant potential in various applications due to their tunable porosity, large internal surface areas, and high crystallinity. This paper comprehensively reviews the fabrication methods of pure MOF membranes and films, including in situ solvothermal synthesis, secondary growth, electrochemical deposition, counter diffusion growth, liquid phase epitaxy and solvent-free synthesis in the category of different MOF families with specific metal species, including Zn-based, Cu-based, Zr-based, Al-based, Ni-based, and Ti-based MOFs.

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The Yangtze River Estuary is the terminal sink of terrestrial per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the Yangtze River, while the environmental fate characteristics of legacy and emerging PFAS around this region have rarely been discussed. Here, 24 targeted PFAS in seawater, sediments, suspended particulate matter (SPM), and plankton in the offshore region adjacent to this estuary were investigated. The three dominant PFAS in all phases were perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA, 23.

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Research on the potential association between life-ever gallstones and depressive symptoms is limited. This study aims to evaluate whether the presence of gallstone disease is associated with depressive symptoms. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-March 2020 cycles.

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Perineuronal nets (PNNs), specialized extracellular matrix (ECM) structures that envelop neurons, have recently been recognized as key players in the regulation of metabolism. This review explores the growing body of knowledge concerning PNNs and their role in metabolic control, drawing insights from recent research and relevant studies. The pivotal role of PNNs in the context of energy balance and whole body blood glucose is examined.

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We report the use of fluorinated polymer zwitterions to build hybrid systems for efficient CO electroreduction. The unique combination of hydrophilic phosphorylcholine and hydrophobic fluorinated moieties in these polymers creates a fractal structure with mixed branched cylinders on the surface of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). In the presence of these polymers, the CO faradaic efficiency improves by 50-80% in the range of -0.

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The development of low-cost and active electrocatalysts signifies an important effort toward accelerating economical water electrolysis and overcoming the sluggish hydrogen or oxygen evolution reaction (HER or OER) kinetics. Herein, we report a scalable and rapid synthesis of inexpensive Ni and MoS electrocatalysts on N-doped graphene/carbon cloth substrate to address these challenges. Mesoporous N-doped graphene is synthesized by using electrochemical polymerization of polyaniline (PANI), followed by a rapid one-step photothermal pyrolysis process.

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It has been rarely reported that a stuck optical coherence tomography (OCT) catheter can lead to longitudinal stent deformation (LSD). This complication can result in incomplete stent apposition and dissection after stent implantation. In this study, we present a case where a bailout stent was implanted in the distal segment of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) after longitudinal stent deformation caused by a stuck OCT catheter.

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A shift of the Li ion hopping mechanism with temperature in solid-state lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) electrolytes was discovered using metadynamics simulations. The low-temperature potential-energy barriers were calculated for pristine, nitrogen-doped, vacancy-containing LLTO, revealing nitrogen dopants in the La-poor layer and oxygen vacancies as the key factors for enhanced ionic conductivity.

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Erianin, a natural compound derived from Dendrobium, has shown significant anticancer properties against a wide range of cancer cells. Despite the identification of multiple mechanisms of action for erianin, none of these mechanisms fully account for its broad-spectrum effect. In this study, we aimed to identify the cellular target and underlying mechanism responsible for the broad-spectrum antitumor effects of erianin.

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Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture intervention at different time for patients with sudden hearing loss.

Methods: According to the timing of acupuncture intervention, 86 patients were divided into early exposure group (=43) and late exposure group (=43) . The early exposure group was given acupuncture treatment within 14 days of onset, and the late exposure group was given acupuncture treatment after 14 days of onset.

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  • - A scoping review was conducted to analyze existing studies on the effectiveness of acupuncture for infertility, particularly its role in achieving natural conception, focusing on data from multiple databases up to August 2023.
  • - Out of 310 articles reviewed, most studies centered on female infertility, particularly related to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and ovulation disorders, with some addressing male infertility.
  • - The meta-analysis indicated that acupuncture showed better results for infertility than the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), both alone and in combination, highlighting acupuncture's potential as a treatment option.
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Objective: To observe the clinical effect of prophylaxis on migraine without aura differentiated as liver hyperactivity undergoing acupuncture at the points selected using the "seven lines of the neck" method.

Methods: Fifty-eight patients with migraine without aura of liver hyperactivity at remission stage were randomly divided into an observation group (29 cases, 3 cases dropped out) and a control group (29 cases, 4 cases dropped out). In the observation group, acupuncture was delivered at Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Gongxue (Extra), etc.

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Acupuncture has obvious therapeutic effect on intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). miR-34a-5p regulated by acupuncture was found to attenuate neurological deficits in ICH. However, the underlying mechanisms are unclear.

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