Publications by authors named "WenJun Li"

Generally, to address the resource management issues in high-speed railway operations, particularly in the context of large-scale networked high-speed train transportation organizations, a phased optimization approach is introduced. This approach divides the problem into two stages: the high-speed train timetabling and the planning of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) route. The lack of direct integration between these stages has hindered the flexible and efficient utilization of line capacity and EMU resources based on large-scale network, limiting the potential for mutual compensation and coordination among different types of resources across different regions.

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RAD52 plays crucial roles in several aspects of mammalian cells, including DNA double-strand breaks repair, viral infection, cancer development, and antibody class switching. To comprehensively elucidate the role of RAD52 in maintaining genome stability and uncover additional functions of RAD52 in mammals, we performed the transcriptomics and proteomics analysis of the liver of knockout mice. Transcriptomics analysis reveals overexpression of mitochondrial genes in the liver of knockout (RAD52KO) mice.

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A variety of bioactive peptides with unique and diverse structures could be found in microalgae with various bioactivities including antioxidant, antihypertensive, and antibacterial bioactivities. Food products containing microalgae peptides hold significant health and nutrition potential. Peptide liberation through enzymatic and other processes enhanced protein extraction, and some animal studies were conducted to verify their health-promoting effects.

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We investigated a novel cancer immunotherapy strategy that effectively suppresses tumor growth in multiple solid tumor models and significantly extends the lifespan of tumor-bearing mice by introducing pathogen antigens into tumors via mRNA-lipid nanoparticles. The pre-existing immunity against the pathogen antigen can significantly enhance the efficacy of this approach. In mice previously immunized with BNT162b2, an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine encoding the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, intratumoral injections of the same vaccine efficiently tagged the tumor cells with mRNA-expressed spike protein.

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  • A new bacterial phylum has been identified from hot spring metagenomes and public genomic data, falling under a specific superphylum.
  • The phylum includes one class and five orders, primarily consisting of facultative anaerobes.
  • One of its orders uses hydrogen for carbon fixation via the Calvin Benson Bassham cycle, highlighting its importance in the carbon cycle and its evolution influenced by horizontal gene transfer.
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Background And Objective: Inflammation is key to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) development. Nevertheless, the correlation between the inflammatory marker, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and the MASLD prognosis remains unclear. We aim to determine the link between NLR and mortality risk in MASLD.

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Ultra-flexible nanoliposomes (UNL) coated with sodium cholate were fabricated using the thin film hydration technique to encapsulate oleocanthal (OLEO), oleacein (OLEA), oleuropein (OLEU), and hydroxytyrosol (HT) for improving their stability and bioactivity. Their physicochemical properties were further validated through DLS, FTIR, XRD, TGA, and DSC analyses. Negative-staining TEM imaging revealed well-dispersed UNL with laminar vesicles inside.

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Background: In recent years, the total production of mud crab Scylla paramamosain has been declining, and the breeding areas are faced with land shortage and shortage of breeding production, which needs to be solved urgently. S. paramamosain can survive and grow in a wide range of salinities is an excellent variety suitable for saline-alkali water aquaculture.

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, as the type genus of the family , comprises a diverse array of species found in various environments. In this study, we aim to reassess and elucidate the taxonomic relationships of species. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequences, the phylogeny of 70 validly published species was reconstructed.

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The diffuse gastric cancer (DGC) is a malignant tumor distinct from intestinal gastric cancer (IGC). This study aims to identify genetic variances and potential diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for diverse types of gastric cancer utilizing an extensive dataset. Data from RNA sequencing and clinical pathological details were acquired from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset.

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Objective: Neurocognitive symptoms (NCSs) may be early indicators of opioid-related harm. We aimed to evaluate the incidence and potential attribution of opioid-related NCS among patients on long-term opioid therapy (LOT) by using natural language processing to extract data from the electronic health records within the Veterans Health Administration.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients prescribed LOT in 2018.

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  • - The study explores a novel method using a CuCoO-modified phenylacetylene copper catalyst (PhCCu) to enhance the degradation of sulfisoxazole and other antibiotics in water through the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS).
  • - The modified catalyst showed a remarkable 29 times increase in efficiency compared to its unmodified version, achieving complete degradation of sulfisoxazole in just 5 minutes and effectively degrading nine different antibiotics.
  • - The degradation process primarily follows a non-radical pathway involving singlet oxygen and high-valent cobalt-oxygen species, which are stable against interference from various substances found in natural water.
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One new bromine substituted iridoid glycoside, ferlapioside (), was isolated from the roots of Korovin, together with 10 known ones including seven iridoid glycosides (-) and three sesquiterpene lactones (-). Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analyses, e.g.

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Candidate bacterial phylum CSP1-3 has not been cultivated and is poorly understood. Here, we analyzed 112 CSP1-3 metagenome-assembled genomes and showed they are likely facultative anaerobes, with 3 of 5 families encoding autotrophy through the reductive glycine pathway (RGP), Wood-Ljungdahl pathway (WLP) or Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB), with hydrogen or sulfide as electron donors. Chemoautotrophic enrichments from hot spring sediments and fluorescence hybridization revealed enrichment of six CSP1-3 genera, and both transcribed genes and DNA-stable isotope probing were consistent with proposed chemoautotrophic metabolisms.

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Cryptomonad phycoerythrin 545 (PE545) is an important type of phycobiliprotein in basic research and technological innovations. Herein, we report a minimalistic hydrophobic chromatography method for its purification. High purity was achieved, with a purity ratio (A/A) of 13.

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Two siderophore-synthesizing species SYSU BS000078 and SYSU BS000231 were isolated from the black soil collected from fields located in Heilongjiang province, China. The results of phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA gene sequences indicated that these two strains showed the highest sequence similarity to Parafrigoribacterium mesophilum KCTC 19311 (98.61 % and 98.

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Two novel strains, SYSU D00514 and SYSU D00778, were isolated from desert soil in the Gurbantunggut Desert, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regions, PR China. SYSU D00514 and SYSU D00778 were aerobic, Gram-stain-positive, rod-shaped, catalase-positive and oxidase-negative. SYSU D00514 grew at temperatures ranging from 4 to 37 °C (optimum, 28-30 °C), at pH 6.

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  • The physicochemical characteristics of atmospheric particles are linked to their sources and formation, but past studies were limited in scope.
  • This research used computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy (CCSEM) to efficiently analyze air quality across 15 cities in northern China before, during, and after the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Results indicated improved air quality during the Olympics, shown by reduced particle numbers and types, while conditions worsened afterward, highlighting the effectiveness of control measures in different cities.
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Background: Populations disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic are less likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD; OUD). The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these disparities. We performed an ecological survey of subpopulations to compare differences in MOUD receipt among Veterans with OUD before versus during the pandemic.

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  • Inflammation plays a crucial role in the body's self-protection but can also cause health issues when it becomes excessive; hence, regulating inflammatory pathways and inflammasomes is a key research focus.
  • Carotenoids, natural pigments found in algae, are noted for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and are shown to inhibit various inflammatory pathways and inflammasomes.
  • The review investigates how carotenoids interact with inflammatory pathways such as p38 MAPK, IL-6/JAK/STAT3, and PI3K, targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome and suggesting potential anti-inflammatory targets for further study.
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Liujunzi decoction (LJZD) is commonly used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV), though its active ingredients and mechanisms are not fully known. This study identified core targets and active components of LJZD for treating hepatitis B (HB) through network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation. Screening from databases yielded 533 active components, 2619 targets for LJZD, and 2910 for HB, with 891 intersecting targets.

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  • * Advanced techniques like genome analysis and optical tweezers were used to isolate and study these microorganisms, revealing their rapid assimilation of C-starch in sediments.
  • * The study proposes a taxonomic reclassification of the Fervidibacteria, highlighting their important role in polysaccharide degradation within a newly defined class of the Armatimonadota phylum.
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The large void space of organic electrodes endows themselves with the capability to store different counter ions without size concern. In this work, a small-molecule organic bipolar electrode called diquinoxalino[2,3-a:2',3'-c]phenazine-2,6,10-tris(phenoxazine) (DQPZ-3PXZ) is designed. Based on its robust solid structure by the π conjugation of diquinoxalino[2,3-a:2',3'-c]phenazine (DQPZ) and phenoxazine (PXZ), DQPZ-3PXZ can indiscriminately and stably host 5 counter ions with different charge and size (Li, Na, K, PF and FSI).

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  • The study investigates the diagnostic significance of CT scan indicators for patients with stable COPD in a plateau region of China, aiming to link these indicators to lung function and symptoms.
  • A total of 106 participants, including 53 COPD patients and 53 healthy individuals, underwent lung function tests, chest CT scans, and symptom assessments during the research period.
  • Key findings reveal that specific CT indicators (%LAA-950, WA%, TDR) were higher in the COPD group, which correlated negatively with lung function and positively with symptoms and acute exacerbations, indicating their potential role in diagnosing COPD in high-altitude areas.
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