Publications by authors named "Wang Qun"

Ischemic stroke is the most common cerebrovascular disease and the leading cause of permanent disability worldwide. Recent studies have shown that stroke development and prognosis are closely related to abnormal tryptophan metabolism. Here, significant downregulation of 3-hydroxy-kynurenamine (3-HKA) in stroke patients and animal models is identified.

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FCP-2-1, a water-soluble polysaccharide isolated and purified from Finger Citron, demonstrated hypoglycemic effect in vitro in our previous study. However, its antidiabetic effect and underlying mechanism in vivo remain to be elucidated. In this study, the antidiabetic effect of FCP-2-1 and its effects on the gut microbiota, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in high-fat diet (HFD) and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice were investigated.

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Mechanical information is a medium for perceptual interaction and health monitoring of organisms or intelligent mechanical equipment, including force, vibration, sound, and flow. Researchers are increasingly deploying mechanical information recognition technologies (MIRT) that integrate information acquisition, pre-processing, and processing functions and are expected to enable advanced applications. However, this also poses significant challenges to information acquisition performance and information processing efficiency.

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the top three cancers globally in both incidence and mortality, posing a significant public health challenge. Most CRC cases are diagnosed at intermediate to advanced stages, and reliable biomarkers for early detection are lacking. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been implicated in various cancers, including CRC, playing key roles in tumor development, progression, and prognosis.

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Background: Primary pulmonary and bronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma (PACC) is a rare, low-grade malignant tumor of the lung. However, the relationship between its clinical features, surgical prognosis, and genetic phenotype has not been fully described.

Methods: PACC patient information was collected from the SEER, TCGA, and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University (FDZSH) databases.

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The precise amplitude and period of neuronal oscillations are crucial for the functioning of neuronal networks. We propose a chain model featuring a repulsive coupling at the first node, followed by attractive couplings at subsequent nodes. This model allows for the simultaneous regulation of both quantities.

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Developing durable IrO-based electrocatalysts with high oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity under acidic condition is crucial for proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. While oxygen defects are considered potentially important in OER, their direct relationship with catalytic activity has yet to be established. In this study, we introduced abundant oxygen vacancies through Re doping in 2D IrO (ReIrO), demonstrating their decisive role in enhancing OER performance.

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Objective: The deterioration of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is associated with abnormal activation of inflammatory pathways. This study aims to evaluate the impact and predictive value of a novel inflammatory marker, the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), on short-term adverse outcomes in ADHF patients.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 1,448 ADHF patients from Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital between 2019-2022.

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Anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) exhibits a sluggish four-electron transfer process, necessitating catalysts with exceptional catalytic activity to enhance its kinetic rate. Van der Waals layered oxides are ideal materials for catalyst design, yet its stability for acidic OER remains large obstacle. Doping provides a crucial way to improve the activity and stability simultaneously.

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  • This research investigates the potential biomarkers and metabolic changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with autoimmune encephalitis (AE) compared to healthy controls.
  • A total of 21 potential biomarkers were identified, with elevated levels of pyruvic and oxoglutaric acids, pointing to a dysregulated TCA cycle in AE patients.
  • Additionally, the study highlights differences in unsaturated fatty acid metabolism, indicating that these metabolic pathways may play a significant role in understanding the pathology of AE.
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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma translocation protein 1 (MALT1), a scaffold protein, plays a pivotal role in the NF-κB pathway downstream of T-cell receptors (TCRs) and B-cell receptors (BCRs). As a key signaling hub, MALT1 integrates various pathways, making it essential for both innate and adaptive immunity. However, its role in the antibacterial immune responses of crustaceans remains unclear.

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Despite improvements in interventional techniques leading to faster myocardial reperfusion postmyocardial infarction, there has been a significant rise in the occurrence of myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI). A deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms of MI/RI could offer a crucial approach to reducing myocardial damage and enhancing patient outcomes. This study examined the myocardial protective properties of puerarin (PUE) in the context of MI/RI using hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) or ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury models were employed in H9c2 cells and C57BL/6 mice.

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Chemotherapy is widely used to treat lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients comprehensively. Considering the limitations of chemotherapy due to drug resistance and other issues, it is crucial to explore the impact of chemotherapy and immunotherapy on these aspects. In this study, tumor samples from nine LUAD patients, of which four only received surgery and five received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, were subjected to scRNA-seq analysis.

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In mammals, caspase-8 primarily functions as an initiator caspase that regulates apoptosis, while in Drosophila, the caspase-8 ortholog DREDD not only induces apoptosis during development but also regulates antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) expression during Gram-negative bacterial infection-induced immune responses. However, the immune-related function of caspase-8 in the crustacean remains unknown. In the present study, the open reading frame of EsCaspase-8 was cloned from the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis).

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Promoting tumor cell senescence arrests the cell cycle of tumor cells and activates the immune system to eliminate these senescent cells, thereby suppressing tumor growth. Nevertheless, PD-L1 positive senescent tumor cells resist immune clearance and possess the ability to secret various cytokines and inflammatory factors that stimulate the growth of tumor cells. Consequently, drugs capable of both triggering senescence in tumor cells and concurrently diminishing the expression of PD-L1 to counteract immune evasion are urgently needed.

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  • Hydroxytyrosol (HT), a polyphenol from olive oil, largely survives digestion and reaches the colon intact, potentially aiding in intestinal barrier repair.
  • In the colon, HT is metabolized by bacteria, resulting in aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites that promote the growth of beneficial gut microbiota and impact short-chain fatty acids production.
  • Molecular docking simulations indicate that these metabolites may enhance the intestinal barrier function by binding effectively to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), suggesting a pathway through which HT may exert its beneficial effects.
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Ultrafiltration membranes in the fields of water treatment and biomedicine should have high permeability as well as antibacterial and antifouling capabilities. In this study, based on the hydrophilicity of fullerol (C(OH)) and the bacteriostatic properties of silver (Ag), a fullerol-silver (C(OH)-Ag) complex was prepared as a multifunctional additive. A polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-composited C(OH)-Ag ultrafiltration membrane (C(OH)-Ag/PVDF) was prepared by immersion precipitation phase transformation.

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Tumor microenvironment (TME) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) play crucial roles in the initiation and progression of tumors. TME is composed of various cell types, such as immune cells, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells, as well as non-cellular components like extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and soluble factors. These elements interact with tumor cells through a complex network of signaling pathways involving cytokines, growth factors, metabolites, and non-coding RNA-carrying exosomes.

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The endosperm of cereal grains feeds the entire world as a major food supply; however, little is known about its defence response during endosperm development. The Inducer of CBF Expression 1 (ICE1) is a well-known regulator of cold tolerance in plants. ICE1 has a monocot-specific homologue that is preferentially expressed in cereal endosperms but with an unclear regulatory function.

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As the foundation of life, a cell is generally considered an advanced microreactor with a complicated structure and function. Undeniably, this fascinating complexity motivates scientists to try to extricate themselves from natural living matter and work toward rebuilding artificial cells . Driven by synthetic biology and bionic technology, the research of artificial cells has gradually become a subclass.

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Objectives: Activation mapping for idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias (IVAs) typically relies on identifying the earliest bipolar electrograms and unipolar electrograms characterized by an initial QS morphology preceding the intrinsic deflection. However, the utility of unipolar electrogram morphology, particularly when associated with discrete pre-potentials, in guiding IVA mapping is not well understood.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 537 patients who underwent successful radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for IVAs between March 2016 and August 2023.

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CDKL5(Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5) encodes a kinase that may influence components of molecular pathways associated with MeCP2 and regulates axon outgrowth, dendritic morphogenesis, and synapse formation early in life. Here, we report an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line generated from an epilepsy patient harboring the CDKL5 c.2684C > T (p.

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Programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) is a T cell inhibitory immune checkpoint molecule that interacts with programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) to promote immune escape of tumor cells. Compared with antibody therapies, small molecule drugs show better prospects due to their advantages such as higher bioavailability, better tissue penetration, and reduced risk of immunogenicity. Here, we found that the small molecule demethylzeylasteral (Dem) can significantly downregulate the expression of PD-L1 in colorectal cancer cells and enhance the killing effect of T cells on tumor cells.

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The leaves above the ear serve as a major source of carbohydrates for grain filling in maize. However, increasing the number of leaves above the ear to strengthen the source and improve maize yield remains challenging in modern maize breeding. Here, we clone the causative gene of the quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with the number of leaves above the ear.

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