Publications by authors named "Shiwen Liu"

Rapid and sensitive detection of specific RNA sequences is crucial for clinical diagnosis, surveillance, and biotechnology applications. Currently, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is the gold standard for RNA detection; however, it is associated with long processing time, complex procedures, and a high false-positive rate. To address these challenges, we developed a novel sensing platform based on CRISPR/Cas13a that incorporates a dumbbell-shaped hairpin and DNA-PAINT for rapid, highly specific, and sensitive RNA analysis.

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is an androgen-dependent malignancy, with HSP90 and HSP70 serving as classical molecular chaperones that maintain androgen receptor (AR) protein stability and regulate its transcriptional activation. Surprisingly, our study identified TOMM20, a mitochondrial outer membrane protein, as a potential molecular chaperone with similar roles to HSP90/HSP70. We found that TOMM20 expression is elevated in PCa tissues and cell lines and positively correlates with AR levels.

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The development of an all-in-one hydrogel that possesses the desired characteristics of multiple sensing modalities, exceptional electrical conductivity, and high strain sensing performance remains a significant challenge. Here, we employed calcium ions to crosslink and chelate sodium alginate and sodium lignosulfonate within a polyacrylic acid hydrogel network. Additionally, we introduced a conductive polyaniline network through in situ polymerization and performed a solvent exchange with glycerol to produce a multifunctional conductive organo-hydrogel.

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We present a highly efficient and versatile nickel-catalyzed protocol for the reductive cross-coupling of unactivated CFH-substituted electrophiles with a wide variety of aryl and alkenyl halides. This novel approach offers high catalytic reactivity and broad functional group compatibility, enabling late-stage fluoroalkylation of drug molecules.

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  • - The systematic review aimed to analyze the effects of pressure injuries (PIs) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults aged 18 and older, using studies published between January 2019 and April 2024.
  • - A total of 22 studies were included, revealing that individuals with PIs scored low on HRQoL assessments, particularly in physical functioning and emotional roles, highlighting the negative impact of PIs across various life aspects.
  • - The findings underscored the multifaceted factors affecting HRQoL in individuals with PIs, suggesting that future research should delve deeper into these complexities.
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Herein, we present a highly efficient copper-catalyzed protocol for transforming propargyl -dichlorides into the corresponding chloro-substituted fluoroalkylated allenes. This protocol demonstrates a broad substrate scope and excellent tolerance towards various functional groups. Moreover, the strategy of utilizing the chloro-substituted pentafluoroethylation allenes for multiple transformations has shown significant value in synthetic chemistry.

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Spiropyran-functionalized graphitic carbon nitride (MCH@g-CN) in acidic conditions was prepared for the first time. MCH@g-CN exhibited dual-wavelength fluorescence emission with two distant bands and distinct solvatochromic behavior owing to the different molecular structures of spiropyran. A three-dimensional organic solvent decoder was fabricated for solvent identification based on the emission wavelength and fluorescence quantum yield of MCH@g-CN in different polar solvents.

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  • Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a major public health issue in Jiangxi province, China, with identified genetic variants of Orthohantavirus hantanense (HTNV) in local rodents, prompting research on their link to human infections.
  • The study confirmed HFRS cases via real-time RT-PCR, isolated HTNV from patient samples, and sequenced the genomes to understand the variants and their clinical implications.
  • Findings showed HTNV RNA in 29% of suspected cases, with high occurrence of fever and thrombocytopenia, while severe kidney injury was noted in a smaller percentage, indicating distinct clinical presentations linked to local HTNV variants.
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A stable DNA signal amplification sensor was developed on account of rolling circle amplification (RCA). This sensor includes target DNA-controlled rolling circle amplification technology and locking probe DNA replacement technology, which can be used to detect DNA fragments with genetic information, thus constructing a biosensor for universal detection of DNA. This study takes the homologous DNA of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and let-7a as examples to describe this biosensor.

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In numerous malignancies, miRNA-155 is overexpressed and has oncogenic activity because it is one of the most efficient microRNAs for inhibiting apoptosis in human cancer cells. As a result, the highest sensitive detection of the miRNA-155 gene is a technological instrument that can enable early cancer screening. In this study, a miRNA-155 biosensor was created to create a hairpin probe that can bind to the miRNA-155 gene using lambda nucleic acid exonuclease, which can cut the 5' phosphorylated double strand, and by the DNA probe is recognized by the Cas12a enzyme, which then activates Cas12a to catalyze trans-cutting produces strong fluorescence.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was extraordinarily harmful, with high rates of infection and hospitalization. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 vaccination status and other factors on hospitalization and disease severity, using data from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection with vaccination status were included and the differences in characteristics between different vaccination statuses, hospitalization or not, and patients with varying levels of disease severity were analyzed.

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  • Lignin is a biopolymer found in plants, and this study focuses on its safety, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties using lignin extracted from coffee beans.* -
  • The research found that lower molecular weight lignin fractions have increased antioxidant properties and are safe for normal cells at concentrations below 200 μg/mL.* -
  • At higher concentrations (800 μg/mL), all lignin fractions significantly inhibited cancer cell growth by 95%, indicating their potential as natural antioxidants and anti-cancer agents.*
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The degradation of macroplastics results in micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) in the natural environment, inducing high health risks worldwide. It remains challenging to characterize the accurate molecular structures of MNPs. Herein, we integrate 193 nm ultraviolet photodissociation (UVPD) with mass spectrometry to interrogate the molecular structures of poly(ethylene glycol) terephthalate and polyamide (PA) MNPs.

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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a potential treatment strategy for melanoma. As a second-generation photosensitizer, Zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) has many advantages for anti-tumor PDTs, such as strong absorption in the red and near infrared regions, high photo and chemical stability, etc. However, ZnPc has a poor water solubility and is apt to aggregate due to the π-π interaction between molecules, which limits its applications.

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Purpose: Previously, we designed a ureteral access sheath with the capability of renal pelvic pressure (RPP) measurement and a medical perfusion and aspiration platform, allowing for the intelligent control of RPP. However, the effect of different RPP levels on perfusion fluid absorption remains unclear. This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of exhaled ethanol concentration monitoring and intelligent pressure control on perfusion fluid absorption during flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy.

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The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-CRISPR-associated (Cas) system is a powerful genomic DNA editing tool. The increased applications of gene editing tools, including the CRISPR-Cas system, have contributed to recent advances in biological fields, such as genetic disease therapy, disease-associated gene screening and detection, and cancer therapy. However, the major limiting factor for the wide application of gene editing tools is gene editing efficiency.

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Nowadays, due to the genetic information carried by nucleic acids, they can serve as a biomarker for the early diagnosis of diseases, including tumors and cardiovascular disease, among others, making genetic testing a hotspot of biomedicine. Therefore, we have designed a universal fluorescence biosensor that can detect multiple DNA sequences with good performance. In our designed biosensor, exonuclease is used due to its ability to digest double-stranded DNA from the phosphorylated 5'- end and promote the targeted cycle.

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Background: Rodents are the predominant natural hosts of orthohantavirus and the source of human infection, hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) caused by orthohantavirus is a severe public health problem in the Yichun region, Jiangxi Province, China. However, little information is known about the infection of orthohantavirus in humans and rodents, and the genetic characteristics of the epidemic orthohantavirus in the region.

Methods: The clinical data of HFRS cases in 2016-2021 was analyzed.

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Herein, by exploiting different activation modes of fluoroamides, we achieved α- and δ-C(sp)-H alkylation of nitroalkanes with switchable regioselectivity. Cu catalysis enabled the interception of a distal C-centered radical by a N-centered radical to couple nitroalkanes and unactivated δ-C-H bonds. In addition, imines generated in situ by fluoroamides were trapped by nitroalkanes to realize the α-C-H alkylation of amides.

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Our research aimed to investigate whether soluble thrombomodulin (sTM) relieved Diquat (DQ)-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) via HMGB1/IκBα/NF-κB signaling pathways. An AKI rat model was constructed using DQ. Pathological changes in renal tissue were detected by HE and Masson staining.

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Milk casein is a rich source of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and the most common way to produce AMPs is enzymatic hydrolysis in vitro. In this study, active casein antimicrobial peptide (CAMPs) mixtures were generated by optimized proteolytic cleavage of milk casein. These natural-safe CAMPs mixtures exhibited high activity in the inhibition of Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis.

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Hierarchical MnO pillared or supported on montmorillonite were prepared by three methods, i.e., impregnation (IM), chemical precipitation (CP), and in situ deposition (SP).

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common subtype of liver cancer, with a high morbidity and low survival rate. Rho GTPase activating protein 39 (ARHGAP39) is a crucial activating protein of Rho GTPases, a novel target in cancer therapy, and it was identified as a hub gene for gastric cancer. However, the expression and role of ARHGAP39 in hepatocellular carcinoma remain unclear.

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Nausea and vomiting are known as side effects after surgery. Since serotonin antagonist drugs are widely used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, the present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of this group's drugs, namely, ondansetron and palonosetron. On the other hand, recent studies have shown that the metabolites of the kynurenine pathway in the Suppression of the immune response play a role.

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A growing body of evidence indicates that the immune system plays a central role in sepsis. By analyzing immune genes, we sought to establish a robust gene signature and develop a nomogram that could predict mortality in patients with sepsis. Herein, data were extracted from the Gene Expression Omnibus and Biological Information Database of Sepsis (BIDOS) databases.

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