Publications by authors named "Sihan Lu"

Despite the widespread application of electrochemical systems in bioproduction, their detailed effects on photosynthetic organisms remain to be explored. In this study, a three-chamber electrochemical ion membrane system (EIMs) was optimized for minimizing carbon resource interference in the cathode chamber, thereby elucidating the role of EIMs in the light reactions of photosynthesis. By applying intermittent electrical stimulation, the photosynthetic activity of microalgae was enhanced, manifesting as the promoted accumulation of intracellular ATP and NADPH, while allowing the collection of hydrogen and oxygen as by-products.

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  • Chloroform, a common urban pollutant, poses serious health risks through air and water exposure, but its effects on gut microbiota are not well-studied.
  • In a study with 18 mice, researchers administered different doses of chloroform to assess its impact on health over 30 days.
  • Results showed that chloroform exposure disrupted blood parameters, caused changes in cecal tissue, and significantly altered the gut microbiome and its metabolic activity.
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  • - The study investigates microalgae-based glycolate production, highlighting the limitations posed by traditional low-density photoautotrophic cultivation and existing strains.
  • - Researchers utilized a targeted knockout method to inactivate a key enzyme (CrHPR1) in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, resulting in a significant increase in glycolate production, achieving up to 2.1 g/L under optimized conditions.
  • - The findings suggest that cell wall-deficient mutants may enhance glycolate excretion, paving the way for advancements in microalgae-based biotechnology and greener industrial processes.
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This study aims to explore the functions and mechanisms of testicular descent in , and analyze the changes in genes and metabolite levels in this process. Illumina NovaSeq and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry were used for the transcriptomic analysis and metabolomic analysis, respectively, of the normal and descending testis of . .

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For gastrointestinal anastomosis, metallic biodegradable staples have a broad application potential. However, both magnesium and zinc alloys have relatively low strength to withstand the repeated peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. In this study, we developed a novel kind of biodegradable high-nitrogen iron (HN-Fe) alloy wires (0.

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Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Excision repair cross-complement 3 (ERCC3), a key functional gene in the nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathway, is commonly mutated or overexpressed in cancers and is thought to be a key gene contributing to the development of HCC. The characteristics of immune cell infiltration in the global tumor microenvironment (TME) mediated by ERCC3 and its related key genes in HCC are still unclear.

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Objective: To investigate the efficacy of graded motor imagery therapy (GMI) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on upper extremity function alone and in combination in patients with stroke.

Design: This was a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Setting: A rehabilitation hospital.

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Objectives: Although previous studies have initially noted that psychological needs satisfaction (PNS) might be a significant risk factor for technology addiction (e.g. online gaming addiction and Internet addiction), specific mechanisms involved in the association between PNS and adolescent smartphone addiction are largely unknown.

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The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is one of the most destructive lepidopteran pests of cruciferous vegetables. However, DBM has developed resistance to current chemical and biological insecticides used for its control, indicating the necessity for finding new insecticides against it. Bio-insecticides derived from plant extracts are eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides.

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The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the (Diptera: Syrphidae: Eristalinae: Xylotini) was sequenced and reported for the first time. The whole genome was 15,920 bp in length with the 37 classical eukaryotic mitochondrial genes and a control region. The nucleotide composition was included by 40.

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Swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae) are a historically significant butterfly group due to their colorful wing patterns, extensive morphological diversity, and phylogenetically important position as a sister group to all other butterflies and have been widely studied regarding ecological adaption, phylogeny, genetics, and evolution. Notably, they contain a unique class of pigments, i.e.

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Micro/nanomaterials with multilayer core-shell structures are receiving widespread attention due to their potential in energy storage and conversion systems. However, simple fabrication of multilayered core-shell structured micro/nanomaterials with a consistent composition still faces a great challenge. Herein, a simple one-step solvothermal method is used to fabricate Cu-based metal organic framework multilayer core-shell microspheres (Cu-MOF-MCSMSs) as efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts.

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Odorant-degrading enzymes (ODEs) play an important role in rapidly degrading and inactivating odorant molecules that have completed information transmission, as well as in maintaining the stability and sensitivity of insect olfactory sensing systems. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), as a group of ODEs, supposedly bear the ability to catalyze the conjugation of glutathione (GSH) and xenobiotic odorant molecules in the degrading process. However, there are few reports regarding the role of the GST genes of in the degrading process.

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Introduction: Prior studies have shown that parent-adolescent relationships and peer relationships may be important factors associated with adolescent mobile phone addiction (MPA). The present study aims to further explore the direct effects of parent-adolescent and peer relationships on adolescent MPA as well as the indirect effects through the mediating roles of autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs satisfaction.

Methods: Our sample consisted of 1766 Chinese adolescents (53.

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  • Lycorma delicatula, a pest originating from China, has spread to Japan, Korea, and the USA, causing major economic harm to vineyards, especially in the latter two countries.
  • In Japan, it has mainly stayed in the Hokuriku region since its discovery in 2009, with little crop damage reported due to high winter precipitation reducing egg viability.
  • Genetic analysis reveals distinct populations of L. delicatula in Japan, suggesting that environmental factors affect its distribution, and there's a concern for further spread in Okayama where conditions are drier.
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A cost-effective non-noble metal bifunctional electrocatalyst towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is very important for energy-related applications. Micro/nanomaterials with core-shell structures have emerged as potential non-noble metal catalyst candidates. Herein, an efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst, S-containing Co-based metal organic framework core-shell microspheres (Co-MOF-CSMSs), has been designed and constructed by using 2,2':5',2''-terthiophene-5,5''-dicarboxylic acid as a novel ligand through a facile one-step hydrothermal method.

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  • Fireflies' bioluminescence is intriguing yet poorly understood, particularly the genetic factors behind luciferin biosynthesis and their light patterns.
  • High-quality genomes of two firefly species, Lamprigera yunnana and Abscondita terminalis, were sequenced, revealing differences in their morphology and glowing behaviors, alongside transcriptomic and proteomic studies of their luminous organs.
  • The study proposes a detailed luciferin synthesis pathway, validates the role of the ACOT1 enzyme in the conversion of L-luciferin to D-luciferin, and suggests that certain genes related to calcium signaling may influence the evolution of their unique flashing patterns.
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The leaf resemblance of Kallima (Nymphalidae) butterflies is an important ecological adaptive mechanism that increases their survival. However, the genetic mechanism underlying ecological adaptation remains unclear owing to a dearth of genomic information. Here, we determined the karyotype (n = 31) of the dead-leaf butterfly Kallima inachus, and generated a high-quality, chromosome-level assembly (568.

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Background: Papilio bianor Cramer, 1777 (commonly known as the Chinese peacock butterfly) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) is a widely distributed swallowtail butterfly with a wide number of geographic populations ranging from the southeast of Russia to China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its wing color consists of both pigmentary colored scales (black, reddish) and structural colored scales (iridescent blue or green dust). A high-quality reference genome of P.

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Diagnosing asymptomatic neurosyphilis (ANS) in HIV-infected patients is difficult. A recent report suggested that CXCL13 is a promising diagnostic marker for neurosyphilis in HIV-positive patients. However, whether CXCL13 can be a diagnostic marker for ANS in HIV-infected patients remains unknown.

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