Publications by authors named "Shuyang Li"

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  • Metal stable isotopes are gaining popularity in fields such as planetary science and medical research, which necessitates efficient analysis methods for small and valuable samples.
  • The study presents a new, highly efficient method called microultrasonic single-droplet nebulization (MUSDN) that significantly improves sensitivity for analyzing lithium (Li) and copper (Cu) isotopes compared to traditional techniques.
  • MUSDN requires considerably less sample (1-2 ng) and is faster than conventional methods, showing excellent precision and accuracy validated against various standards and real serum samples, making it beneficial for isotope research with limited samples.
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  • - Aqueous manganese ion batteries are promising for energy storage due to their low cost, high energy density, and eco-friendliness, but face challenges due to unstable manganese anodes in watery environments.
  • - The major problem for manganese anodes is the severe hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), which is influenced by the high energy levels of manganese, leading to unclear mechanisms of side reactions.
  • - Researchers developed Mn-P alloying anodes that lower HOMO energy levels, significantly enhancing their performance and longevity, resulting in better cycle durability and reduced capacity loss compared to traditional metallic manganese anodes.
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  • The study developed a polyurethane hydrogel (PUG) for animal models of chronic cervical spinal cord compression, using microphase separation to create materials with varying rates of degradation and mechanical properties.
  • Two hydrogel types, PUG-SS and PUG-SS-60%, were tested, with PUG-SS-60% showing prolonged effects and better performance in supporting spinal cord compression.
  • Behavioral tests indicated that PUG-SS facilitated faster motor recovery and successful pain management, while in vitro tests confirmed it was not toxic to cells, highlighting its potential for non-surgical treatments of degenerative cervical myelopathy.
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The use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO 2 ) in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is becoming more widespread and increasing yearly, however there are few prognostic reports on long-term functional efficacy. The aim of this study was to assess the functional prognosis of patients with moderate-to-severe TBI 5-8 years following HBO 2 treatments and to explore the optimal HBO 2 regimen associated with prognosis, using a retrospective study. Clinical data were retrospectively collected as a baseline for patients with moderate-to-severe TBI treated with HBO 2 during inpatient rehabilitation from January 2014 to December 2017.

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  • Numerous antibody biomarkers exist for cancer and atherosclerosis-related diseases, highlighting the connections between conditions like acute ischemic stroke, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus.
  • The study identifies KIAA0513 as a potential common biomarker linked to these diseases, showing higher serum antibody levels in patients compared to healthy individuals.
  • The research suggests that serum anti-KIAA0513 antibody levels could effectively diagnose various conditions, indicating shared arterial changes associated with both atherosclerosis and cancer.
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As the core component of all-solid-state batteries, current solid-state electrolytes fail to simultaneously meet multiple demands, such as their own high performance, the chemical, electrochemical and mechanical compatibility of electrode interface. A fresh perspective is rather desired to guide the development of novel solid electrolytes with comprehensive performance. Herein, this work proposes a novel strategy to synthesize solid electrolytes extracted from cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI), which is inspired by peach trees secreting peach gum to prevent further damage.

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  • This study explores the link between fumarate hydratase (FH) autoantibodies and gastric cancer to assess their potential as biomarkers.
  • The analysis involved 116 gastric cancer patients and 96 healthy controls, revealing that serum FH autoantibody levels were significantly higher in cancer patients, even in early-stage cases.
  • Low levels of these antibodies correlate with poorer outcomes, such as distant metastasis and overall survival, suggesting they could serve as important indicators for early diagnosis and prognosis in gastric cancer.
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Glioma is a highly invasive and aggressive type of brain cancer with poor treatment response. Stemness-related transcription factors form a regulatory network that sustains the malignant phenotype of gliomas. We conducted an integrated analysis of stemness-related transcription factors using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) datasets, established the characteristics of stemness-related transcription factors, including Octamer-Binding Protein 4 (OCT4), Meis Homeobox 1 (MEIS1), E2F Transcription Factor 1 (E2F1), Transcription Factor CP2 Like 1 (TFCP2L1), and RUNX Family Transcription Factor 1 (RUNX1).

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Inflammation is closely associated with cerebrovascular diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers, and it is accompanied by the development of autoantibodies in the early stage of inflammation-related diseases. Hence, it is meaningful to discover novel antibody biomarkers targeting inflammation-related diseases. In this study, Jumonji C-domain-containing 6 (JMJD6) was identified by the serological identification of antigens through recombinant cDNA expression cloning.

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Acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) resulting from short-term heavy alcohol consumption has become a global health concern. Moreover, anthocyanins have attracted much attention for their ability to prevent oxidation and inflammation. The present work evaluates the protective effects of Murray (LRM) against ALD and explores the possible underlying mechanism involved.

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Background: In England, digital technologies are exploited to transform the way health and social care is provided and encompass a wide range of hardware devices and software that are used in all aspects of health care. However, little is known about the extent to which health care providers differ in digital health technology capabilities and how this relates to geographical and regional differences in health care capacities and resources.

Objective: This paper aims to identify the set of digital technologies that have been deployed by the National Health Services clinical commissioning groups (NHS CCGs) in England.

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Given that esophageal cancer is highly malignant, the discovery of novel prognostic markers is eagerly awaited. We performed serological identification of antigens by recombinant cDNA expression cloning (SEREX) and identified SKI proto-oncogene protein and transmembrane p24 trafficking protein 5 (TMED5) as antigens recognized by serum IgG antibodies in patients with esophageal carcinoma. SKI and TMED5 proteins were expressed in Escherichia coli, purified by affinity chromatography, and used as antigens.

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Cadmium (Cd) is a hazardous heavy metal environmental pollutant that has carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic properties. Excessive exposure to Cd can induce oxidative stress, which greatly harms the male reproductive system. Anthocyanins have remarkable antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress properties.

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Influenced by the epidemic and the rapid popularization of smart devices, media multitasking has become increasingly common in people's lives and has attracted the attention of researchers, particularly among adolescents who are native to the digital era. However, previous studies have focused primarily on the relationship between multitasking and general cognitive functions, paying less attention to the connection between multitasking and metacognition, and there is a lack of research specifically addressing adolescents in this context. To address this gap, the current study conducted two experiments with upper primary and secondary school students to explore the relationship between multitasking and adolescents' metacognition under intrinsic and extrinsic cue conditions using metacognitive monitoring as an indicator.

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A Gram-stain-negative, strictly aerobic and filamentous bacterial strain, designated as DQS-5, was isolated from the activated sludge of a municipal sewage treatment plant in Shenzhen, PR China. Optimal growth was observed at 28 °C and pH 7.5.

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Copper is essential in living organisms and crucial to various physiological processes. Normal physiological conditions are in a state of copper homeostasis to ensure normal biochemical and metabolic processes. Dysregulation of copper homeostasis has been associated with multiple diseases, especially cancer.

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In this study, we designed and developed a DOX nanodrug delivery system (PEG-GA@ZIF-8@DOX) using ZIF-8 as the carrier and glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) as the targeting ligand. We confirmed that DOX was loaded and PEG-GA was successfully modified on the surface of the nanoparticles. The in vitro release profile of the system was investigated at pH 5.

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  • Cancer pain significantly affects the quality of life, and astrocytes are integral in its signaling, making them a potential target for treatment despite possible side effects.
  • The study involved creating a neuropathic cancer pain model in mice, measuring pain responses, and analyzing astrocyte activation and protein changes in the spinal cord.
  • Results showed that increased palmitoylation of GFAP and inflammatory factors activate the STAT3 pathway, and targeting GFAP palmitoylation may help reduce cancer pain and morphine tolerance, suggesting the need for further human research.
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A floc-forming bacterial strain, designated HF-7, was isolated from the activated sludge of an industrial wastewater treatment plant in Hefei, PR China. Cells of this strain were Gram-stain-positive, catalase- and oxidase-negative, facultatively anaerobic, and rod-shaped. Growth occurred at 20-42 °C (optimum, 28 °C), at pH 5.

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  • * A genetic signature associated with genomic instability (GSAGI) was developed, involving five key genes, and found to be a significant predictor of outcomes for LUAD patients, impacting treatment strategies.
  • * Patients classified in the high-risk group based on the GSAGI are more responsive to chemotherapy, while those in the low-risk group benefit more from immunotherapy due to higher immune cell infiltration in their tumor microenvironment.
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Brain gliomas are difficult in the field of tumor therapy because of their high recurrence rate, high mortality rate, and low selectivity of therapeutic agents. The efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the treatment for tumours has been widely recognized. Here, three Chinese herb related molecules, namely Catechins, Caudatin and Cucurbitacin-I, were screened by bioinformatic means, and were found to inhibit the proliferation of glioblastoma T98G cells using Colony-forming and CCK-8 assays.

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Background: Autoantibodies develop in autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus (DM), and atherosclerosis-related diseases. However, autoantibody biomarkers have not been successfully examined for diagnosis and therapy.

Methods: Serological identification of antigens through recombinant cDNA expression cloning (SEREX) was used for primary screening of antigens.

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Two total syntheses are presented for trigoxyphins K and L, tricyclic terpenoids from . The first proceeds via electrophlic cyclization in A/C-ring substrates to close the B ring at C4-C5 and then O-mediated hydroxybutenolide formation to trigoxyphin L, with Luche reduction leading to trigoxyphin K. The second route develops from tetralone ring expansion to a B/C-ring intermediate that, by one-step O-demethylation-lactonization-isomerization, affords trigoxyphin K and then trigoxyphin L following enolate oxygenation.

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  • - All-solid-state sodium-ion batteries could enhance safety and reduce costs compared to current lithium-ion batteries if an efficient electrolyte is developed.
  • - This study introduces a new thio-borohydride (Na-B-H-S) electrolyte using a one-step dehydrogenation-assisted method, lowering both production costs and temperatures.
  • - The Na-B-H-S electrolyte shows great compatibility with existing cathode materials like FeF, Na3V2(PO4)2, and S, positioning it as a promising choice for future battery technologies.
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