Publications by authors named "Shuai Hou"

Photo-stimulated Polymers have garnered significant attention for their potential applications ranging from optical memory to sensing. Herein, by changing coordination metal and the position of nitrogen atom in pyridine-based photo-stimulated ligand, we successfully synthesised a novel photo-stimulated copper-based MOF (Cu-MOF) using 9,10-bis(di(pyridine-3-yl)methylene)-9,10-dihydroanthracene as the photo-stimulated ligand. Structural analysis revealed a 3D porous architecture, offering a distinct advantage over previously reported 1D coordination polymer using similar photo-stimulated ligand.

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Background And Purpose: Ischemic stroke is a significant public health concern, particularly in Eastern Europe, where the burden remains high. This study aims to evaluate the trends and burden of ischemic stroke in Eastern Europe from 1990 to 2021, providing insights into epidemiological changes and informing public health strategies.

Methods: We used data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database to comprehensively assess regional and national ischemic stroke indicators in Eastern Europe.

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Abiotic stresses impose significant constraints on crop growth, development, and yield. However, the comprehensive characterization of the maize () () gene family under stress conditions remains limited. LOXs play vital roles in plant stress responses by mediating lipid oxidation and signaling pathways.

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Blepharospasm (BSP) is a common focal movement disorder linked to the basal ganglia and plasma catecholamines (CAs). This study aimed to analyze clinical characteristics of BSP patients and explore the relationship with plasma CAs. Clinical characteristics, clinician-rated scales, and plasma CAs were recorded, including dopamine (DA), 3-methoxytyramine (3-MT), and the 3-MT/DA ratio.

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  • Chorea-Acanthocytosis (ChAc) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by neurodegeneration in the brain and abnormal red blood cells, caused by mutations in the VPS13A gene.
  • The VPS13A protein plays a crucial role in lipid transfer between cell membranes, but its exact function and how its loss leads to the disease symptoms remain unclear.
  • Recent studies are exploring the role of VPS13A in the disease's development and potential biomarkers that could improve understanding and diagnosis of ChAc.
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  • The study aimed to investigate how inhibiting the sodium-glucose cotransporter protein 2 (SGLT2) affects ischemic stroke (IS) and to identify circulating proteins that mediate these effects.
  • Using Mendelian randomization analyses, researchers assessed 4,907 circulating proteins and validated findings through various analyses, including sensitivity and colocalization.
  • Results showed that SGLT2 inhibition significantly reduces the risk of IS and cardioembolic stroke, with potential mediators identified as tryptophanyl-transfer RNA synthetase (WARS) and matrix metalloproteinase 12 (MMP12), suggesting a new way to approach IS treatment.
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Introduction: Ischemic stroke is a major global health issue, with active smoking identified as a key modifiable risk factor. This study examines the burden of ischemic stroke due to active smoking from 1990 to 2021, across different sociodemographic contexts.

Methods: Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database were used to extract information on mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to active smoking-related ischemic stroke.

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Increasing evidence indicated that purinergic signalling involved in electroacupuncture (EA)-induced analgesia. Whether purinergic P2Y receptor contributes to EA-mediated analgesia remains unclear. Here, we report that the expression of P2Y receptor in the hindlimb region of the primary somatosensory cortex (S1HL) was significantly upregulated on Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA)-induced pain model mice, while was downregulated after EA treatment (2 Hz frequency, 1 mA intensity, and 30 min duration) at "Zusanli" (also named ST36 acupoint).

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Background: Fetal structural anomalies are detected by ultrasound in approximately 3 % of pregnancies. Numerous genetic diagnostic strategies have been widely applied to identify the genetic causes of prenatal abnormalities. We aimed to assess the value of simultaneous copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq) and whole exome sequencing (WES) in diagnosing fetuses with structural anomalies.

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Oxygenated aromatics are substantial secondary organic aerosol (SOA) precursors, such as benzyl alcohol and phenolic compounds. Aromatic ketone intermediate volatile organic compounds (IVOCs), as a subclass of oxygenated aromatics, were found in anthropogenic source emissions and may contribute to SOA formation. However, the SOA yields and formation pathways of aromatic ketone IVOCs remain unknown.

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A nonthermal pretreatment using dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma (DBD-CP) was developed to improve the stress resistance of paddy rice during postharvest storage. The physicochemical properties, bioactive characteristics, and secondary metabolites of paddy rice were assessed after applying an optimized DBD-CP procedure, with enzyme activities and gene expression monitored over a 60 day storage period at 35 °C. A 17.

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  • * Delayed or non-healing wounds are significant clinical concerns, prompting the need for in-depth research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of healing.
  • * Single-cell sequencing (SCS) technology is emerging as a vital tool for studying wound healing, helping identify potential biomarkers, improve healing, reduce scarring, and enhance personalized treatment strategies.
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is highly invasive and lethal. The failure to cure GBM highlights the necessity of developing more effective targeted therapeutic strategies. KIF15 is a motor protein to be involved in cell mitosis promotion, cell structure assembly and cell signal transduction.

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Diamond exhibits nontrivial hardness and abrasion, ultra-high thermal conductivity, and light transmission over a wide wavelength range. All these properties are anisotropic. There is considerable literature on the synthesis of large-sized monocrystalline diamonds but the synthesis of highly oriented monocrystalline diamonds is limited.

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Background And Purpose: This study aims to examine the global, regional, and national burden of ischemic stroke from 1990 to 2021.

Method: We used data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database to comprehensively assess ischemic stroke indicators globally, regionally, and in 204 countries, including incidence, deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), estimated annual percentage change (EAPC), and Joinpoint regression analysis.

Results: In 2021, there were a total of 7,804,449 cases of ischemic stroke globally (95% uncertainty interval = 6,719,760-8,943,692), with an age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) of 92.

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  • The study addresses challenges in effectively eliminating bacteria within dentinal tubules due to poor disinfectant retention and the irritancy of traditional agents like NaClO.
  • An in situ generated sonosensitizer, made from a combination of HO, ferrocene derivative, and indocyanine green, was developed to target biofilms with fewer side effects.
  • The effectiveness of this nanosensitizer was validated through experiments demonstrating its superior antibacterial action and reduced cytotoxicity compared to conventional disinfectants.
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The growing awareness of the health benefits associated with probiotics has led to an increasing interest in probiotic products. To develop probiotic functional foods that deliver health benefits, it is essential to characterize both probiotic viability (the ability to survive) and vitality (the ability to remain active and effective). However, traditional probiotic assays only provide limited information about their survival state.

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The combination of no-till farming and green manure is key to nourishing the soil and increasing crop yields. However, it remains unclear how to enhance the efficiency of green manure under no-till conditions. We conducted a two-factor field trial of silage maize rotated with hairy vetch to test the effects of tillage methods and returning.

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Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and ferroptosis are linked to cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury (CIRI). The neuroprotective properties of 1α, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (VitD3 or 1,25-D3) have been well established; however, the mechanism by which VitD3 treats CIRI through ERS and ferroptosis has not been examined. Hence, we developed middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) model in SD rats to ascertain if VitD3 preconditioning mediates ERS and ferroptosis involving of p53 signaling.

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Background: Depression is a significant public health issue, closely associated with epilepsy and oxidative stress (OS). This study aims to explore the level of OS in patients with epilepsy and its relationship with moderate to severe depression (MSD).

Methods: This cross-sectional study includes 10,819 participants aged 20-80 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database (2013-2020 pre-pandemic).

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The cGAS-STING pathway plays an important role in ischemia-reperfusion injury in the heart, liver, brain, and kidney, but its role and mechanisms in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury have not been systematically reviewed. Here, we outline the components of the cGAS-STING pathway and then analyze its role in autophagy, ferroptosis, cellular pyroptosis, disequilibrium of calcium homeostasis, inflammatory responses, disruption of the blood-brain barrier, microglia transformation, and complement system activation following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. We further analyze the value of cGAS-STING pathway inhibitors in the treatment of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and conclude that the pathway can regulate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury through multiple mechanisms.

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Background: Neuroinflammation plays an important pathophysiological role in epilepsy; however, the precise connection between immune cells and epilepsy remains unclear. This study used Mendelian randomization (MR) to analyze the causal relationship between 731 immune cell traits and epilepsy.

Methods: Based on data from a genome-wide association study (GWAS), a bidirectional two-sample MR analysis was conducted to investigate the potential influence of immune cell phenotypes on epilepsy.

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Background: Atrophic scarring is a severe form-disfiguring sequela of acne, which can lead to negative effect on patients' life. Fractional microplasma radiofrequency (RF) has emerged as a promising modality, leveraging dermal fibroblast remodeling to enhance aesthetic results for scars and hyperpigmentation. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of high-power fractional microplasma RF for atrophic acne scars, considering patient tolerance to procedural discomfort.

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Objective: To explore the distribution and hematological characteristics of rare thalassemia-associated mutations in Chenzhou region of Hunan Province with an aim to provide a basis for genetic counseling and effective prevention.

Methods: A total of 37 370 individuals enrolled from January 2015 to December 2021 were screened by routine blood test and hemoglobin electrophoresis. The genotypes were determined with high-throughput sequencing.

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