Publications by authors named "QingQing Zhang"

MTHFD2 is highly overexpressed in breast cancer tissues, indicating that it might be used as a target in breast cancer treatment. This study aims to determine the role of MTHFD2 in breast cancer cell proliferation and the molecular pathways involved. In order to investigate MTHFD2 gene expression and its downstream pathways in breast cancer, we started our inquiry with a bioinformatics analysis.

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Z. armatum is an economically valued crop known for its rich aroma and medicinal properties. This study identified 45 members of the SQUAMOSA-PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN LIKE (SPL) gene family in the genome of Z.

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Background: Foodborne pathogens, particularly Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) found in seafood, pose significant health risks, including abdominal pain, nausea, and even death. Rapid, accurate, and sensitive detection of these pathogens is crucial for food safety and public health. However, existing detection methods often require complex sample pretreatment, which limits their practical application.

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Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury is a common adverse event in the clinical treatment of myocardial ischemic disease. Autosis is a form of cell death that occurs when autophagy is excessive in cells, and it has been associated with cardiac IR damage. This study aimed to investigate the regulatory mechanism of circRNA CDR1AS on autosis in cardiomyocytes under IR.

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The slope of open-pit mines is typically characterized by an interaction structure involving multiple weak layers, with these structural characteristics serving as key factors in determining rock slope stability. Under the influence of random factors such as engineering activities and geological structures, the weak layers of the slope and the intact rock layers undergo relative changes. This interaction leads to a more pronounced spatial variability in the geotechnical parameters that inherently exist.

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This study aims to investigate the effect of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Decoction on the phenotypic transformation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells(PASMCs) in rats with hypoxic pulmonary hypertension(HPH). Healthy SPF SD rats were randomly assigned to five groups: control group, hypoxia model group, hypoxia + low-dose Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Decoction group(440 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), hypoxia + high-dose Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Decoction group(880 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), and hypoxia + sildenafil group(30 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), with right rats in each group. Rats in the hypoxia model and hypoxia + drug groups were exposed to a hypobaric oxygen chamber with a simulated altitude of 5 000 m to induce the PH model.

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Introduction: The detection rate of proximal sessile serrated lesion (PSSLDR) is linked to the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. However, research on second forward view (SFV) examinations for PSSLDR remains limited. This first randomized controlled trial assessed the impact of the proximal SFV on the PSSLDR.

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Objective: To evaluate the injuries of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), superior laryngeal nerve (SLN), and their innervated laryngeal muscles on the non-paralyzed sides in patients with idiopathic vocal cord paralysis (IVCP).

Methods: Eighty-four cases of patients with IVCP were evaluated using stroboscopic laryngoscopy, voice analysis, and laryngeal electromyography(LEMG). Concurrently, twenty-eight cases involving healthy volunteers without vocal cord paralysis were enrolled and examined using LEMG during the same period.

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An inductive combination of plant growth regulators, inorganic salts, and fungi is essential for the formation of aromatic components in the xylem of . However, the dynamics of xylem physiology and the relationships between physiological properties and aromatic components after artificial induction remain unclear. In this study, the changes in physiological properties of .

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Background: is a traditional herb widely used in Asian countries. As regulatory institutions increasingly acknowledge its medicinal and food-related characteristics, the attention from scholars is expected to increase rapidly. However, an overview and reports on research focus on this promising herb are currently lacking.

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Exploring the transfer ability of proton carriers at different relative humidity (RH) is vital for the rational design and development of high-performance proton exchange membranes (PEMs). However, the highly humidity-dependent transfer channel and random carrier distribution disqualify most membrane materials. Herein, a series of MIL-53 metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheets with stable, quantifiable pore structures and different conducting groups are prepared through postsynthetic ligand exchange, followed by spin coating to assemble lamellar membranes.

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Purpose: Higher rates of depression are associated with autistic traits; however, the precise association between autistic traits and depression has yet to be fully elucidated. Good interpersonal emotional regulation and social self-efficacy are crucial for mental health; therefore, in this study, we investigated the relationships between autistic traits, interpersonal emotional regulation, social self-efficacy, and depression.

Patients And Methods: In total, 1024 participants (613 females and 411 males) aged 16 to 23 years old (M = 19.

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Background: Silicosis, an interstitial lung disease caused by inhalation of silica particles, poses a significant health concern globally. Green tea polyphenol (TP) stands out as a promising therapeutic candidate, yet its specific protective effects and in-depth mechanisms against silicosis have not been thoroughly investigated.

Purpose: This study aimed to systematically assess the protective potential of TP against silicosis and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of its action.

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Background: The objective of the current study was to investigate the potential effects of syringin against dextran sulphate colitis (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis (UC) in mice.

Material And Methods: In vitro study was performed on the RAW 264.7 cells and cytokines and inflammatory level were estimated.

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Background: Mobile phone addiction (MPA) has numerous deleterious effects on college students, including depression, anxiety, cognitive impairments, and sleep disorders. Undergraduate nursing students play a crucial role as a significant reserve workforce in clinical nursing practice, and their compromised mental health status significantly influences the quality of nursing work and nurse-patient relationships in the future.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the associations between neuroticism and MPA among undergraduate nursing students, the mediating effect of self-control and the moderating effect of psychological capital.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome and identify risk factors, including occupational factors, lifestyle factors and clinical measurements, and female-specific risk enhancers among healthcare workers in China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare workers at Taizhou People's Hospital between April and May 2024. We collected data through surveys and laboratory results.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia which brings a heavy burden to the lives and health of patients worldwide. Our earlier research documented cardiac conduction regulatory RNA (CCRR) as an antiarrhythmic lncRNA in heart failure. Here, we report that CCRR was decreased in atrial tissue after MI, MYZAP, and Nav1.

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Background: Leucine-rich α-2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) is associated with various inflammatory lung diseases. Nevertheless, the connection between LRG1 and adult community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) individuals was still not well understood. Through a prospective cohort study, the correlations of serum LRG1 with severity and prognosis were evaluated in CAP patients.

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  • ACL injuries are common among athletes, and while ACL reconstruction surgery generally leads to good recovery, some patients may suffer from knee stiffness due to joint fibrosis, which affects mobility and causes pain.
  • Recent studies have explored the risk factors and mechanisms behind knee fibrosis after ACL surgery, focusing on pre-, intra-, and post-operative aspects.
  • This review highlights advancements in understanding knee fibrosis, evaluates treatment methods for prevention and management, and suggests future research directions for better outcomes.
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  • * The study focuses on the role of an uncontrolled inflammatory response in lung injury caused by sepsis, suggesting that controlling early inflammation could be beneficial.
  • * Researchers found that the protein PTP1B exacerbates inflammation by influencing the ER stress and pyroptosis pathways, and inhibiting PTP1B shows promise for improving outcomes in septic lung injury.
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  • * Two new genera, Protodeuterophlebia and Cretodeuterophlebia, have been identified from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber, showcasing traits like reduced mouthparts and the earliest forms of false veins.
  • * The findings suggest a close relationship between Deuterophlebiidae and Hennigmatidae, with these insects coexisting with mayflies, indicating a rare moment in evolutionary history linked to their brief lifespans and the trapping process in resin.
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  • * This review summarizes what is currently known about B cell functions during pregnancy, highlighting different B cell types and their influences on pregnancy outcomes.
  • * It also discusses the impact of B cell-related autoantibodies, cytokines, and signaling pathways on complications like pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, and preterm birth.
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Developing aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-based hydrogels that exhibit fluorescence enhancement as to thermal properties is an interesting and challenging task. In this work, we employed the fluorophore 2'-hydroxychalcone (HC), fluorescence properties of which are easily influenced by the excited-state intramolecular proton transfer and twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) effects, to develop a novel type of temperature-sensitive polymers, hydroxychalcone-based polymers (HCPs). By controlling the temperature-dependent water microenvironments in HCPs, the intramolecular hydrogen bonds between water and HCPs can be regulated, thereby influencing the TICT process and leading to thermo-induced fluorescence enhancement, which shows a contrary tendency compared to typical AIEgens that always exhibit fluorescence attenuation as the thermal energy accelerates the molecular motion.

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  • Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) play a vital role in cancer spread and recurrence, making their viability assessment important for diagnosing and evaluating cancer treatment outcomes.* -
  • A deep learning model using a convolutional neural network was developed to identify CTCs and assess their viability based on morphological features.* -
  • This method is efficient, accurate, and noninvasive, suggesting it could have significant applications in the biomedical field.*
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