Publications by authors named "XM Xu"

A Mn(III)-mediated radical cascade cyclization of -propargyl enamides with sodium sulfinates was developed. Mechanistic studies indicated that this cascade process is mainly composed of the chemoselective addition of sulfonyl radical to C≡C bond and the regioselective intramolecular 6--trig cyclization. This protocol provided a powerful method for the divergent synthesis of diverse polysubstituted -sulfonylpyridines or 1,2-dihydropyridines just by varying solvent and temperature featuring good functional group compatibility and simple operation.

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Background: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is associated with abnormal changes in the brain's central nervous system. Previous studies on the brain networks of SSNHL have primarily focused on functional connectivity within the brain. However, in addition to functional connectivity, structural connectivity also plays a crucial role in brain networks.

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A novel regioselective manganese(III)-mediated radical cascade cyclization of N-propargyl enamides with various H-phosphine oxides, H-phosphinates and H-phosphonates was developed. Mechanistic studies show that the reaction is mainly composed of the selective addition of phosphonyl radical to C≡C bond and the intramolecular 6--trig cyclization of vinyl radical. Utilizing this protocol, we successfully synthesized a diverse range of 3-phosphorylpyridines in high efficiency with good functional group compatibility and simple operation.

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An iron(III)-mediated nucleophilic cascade cyclization of -propiolyl enamides with various diselenides was developed, which provides an efficient way to construct seleno-heterocycles. A mechanism study shows that the cascade process involves the selective addition of diselenides to the C≡C bond generating a seleniranium ion, followed by an intramolecular nucleophilic attack of enaminic carbon of tertiary enamide. Utilizing this protocol, a variety of 3-seleno-2-pyridones were successfully synthesized featuring good functional group compatibility and simple operation.

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To explore the effects of the components in the raw materials and by-products of co-pyrolysis on the physicochemical properties of biochar, rice husk (RH, which has a high percentage of lignin and a low content of N) and sawdust (SD, which has a high percentage of both cellulose and N) were used as typical raw materials to prepare co-pyrolysis biochar. The benzene vapor adsorption performance of the obtained biochar was then tested on a fixed-bed device. At the same time, the by-product components generated during pyrolysis were analyzed using thermogravimetric (TG), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

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Background: Limited research has been conducted on self-harm among preadolescents in China. This study investigated the influence of multidimensional stress on high levels of self-harm behavior in preadolescents.

Method: This large-scale cross-sectional study of 7-14-year-old primary school students in grades 3-6 was conducted in Southwest China between September and December 2020.

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Skilled forelimb patterning is regulated by the corticospinal tract (CST) with support from brainstem regions. When the CST is lesioned, there is a loss of forelimb function; however, if indirect pathways remain intact, rehabilitative training can facilitate recovery. Following spinal cord injury, rehabilitation is thought to enhance the reorganization and plasticity of spared supraspinal-propriospinal circuits, aiding functional recovery.

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  • * It involved a case-control design with 2,137 children diagnosed with cryptorchidism and 2,137 matched controls, focusing on exposure levels of PM during the first two months of pregnancy.
  • * The results indicate a positive correlation, suggesting that maternal exposure to PM2.5 in early pregnancy may increase the risk of their child developing cryptorchidism.
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Entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) are capable of infecting a variety of insect pests and are widely used as biopesticides worldwide. This study intended to isolate indigenous EPFs from cadavers of and investigate their effects on the fall armyworm (FAW), a globally widespread invasive pest. Morphological and molecular analyses confirmed four native EPF strains all belong to .

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  • High altitude increases the risk of myocardial ischemia (MI) and cardiovascular death, prompting the need for a way to predict MI risk in such conditions.
  • A study with 2,855 healthy individuals established two nomogram prediction models using clinical features and blood tests to assess MI risk prior to high-altitude training.
  • The models showed promising performance with C-index values of 0.652 and 0.804, and AUC values indicating effective prediction ability in both training and validation cohorts.
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  • Aggressive primary gastrointestinal non-Hodgkin lymphoma (PGINHL) is a rare type of cancer that often leads to serious gastrointestinal complications (GICs), with a significant portion of patients experiencing these issues.
  • A study analyzed 124 aggressive PGINHL cases to compare patients with GICs to those without, identifying risk factors and treatment outcomes through statistical methods like Logistic regression and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis.
  • Findings revealed that nearly half of the patients had GICs, with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma being the most common type, and specific risk factors such as the tumor's location in the small intestine and size were important for predicting complications.
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With the advancement of urbanization, there has been a significant reduction in cultivated land, accompanied by soil erosion. Concurrently, the regularity of rainfall in recent years has been erratic, adversely impacting the grain economy and agricultural development in certain regions. Henan Province, spanning the basins of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Huaihe River, and the Haihe River, possesses complex hydrological conditions and serves as a pivotal agricultural zone in China.

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  • * In AD-affected brains, PSAP levels are higher and correlate with neurodegenerative markers like pTau and Amyloid tangles, suggesting a role in tangle formation.
  • * The study also found that in aged mice models of AD, PSAP expression remained similar to that in healthy mice, indicating a complex relationship between PSAP and aging in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.
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  • Researchers developed a new type of magnetic nanoparticles, C18@PS-DVB-GMA-Fe3O4, to help remove blood phospholipids, useful for analyzing substances in human plasma.
  • These nanoparticles were utilized in a Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe (QuEChERS) method to streamline the extraction and cleaning process before assessing propofol levels using supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC).
  • The SFC analysis showed a strong linear relationship for propofol concentrations, with high recovery rates and low variability, indicating that this method is efficient and accurate for measuring propofol in plasma samples.
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Although stroke is a frequent cause of permanent disability, our ability to promote stroke recovery is limited. Here, we design a small-molecule stroke recovery promoting agent that works by dissociating γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter 1 (GAT-1) from syntaxin1A (Synt1A), a soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) protein. Stroke induces an increase in GAT-1-Synt1A interaction in the subacute phase, a critical period for functional recovery.

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Intraspinal cold abscesses caused by macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae in patients with X-linked agammaglobulinemia have not yet been described to our knowledge. Here we describe a patient with X-linked agammaglobulinemia who developed an intraspinal cold abscess caused by macrolide-resistant M. pneumoniae .

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  • * Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) encephalitis is a rare but serious complication post-transplant, leading to high fatality rates among patients.
  • * A case study describes a child with AML who developed visual impairment from HHV-6B encephalitis during allo-HSCT, highlighting the need for better diagnosis and treatment strategies for this condition.
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  • Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a common medical emergency that may lead to cognitive and emotional disorders due to changes in brain function.
  • A study involving 30 patients with this condition and 30 healthy controls used resting-state functional MRI to analyze brain connectivity and found significant differences in neural gradients linked to hearing loss.
  • Results indicated that patients showed reduced connectivity in specific brain regions and networks, suggesting a relationship between hearing loss and subsequent cognitive-emotional issues.
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Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in lesions that destroy tissue and spinal tracts, leading to deficits in locomotor and autonomic function. We have previously shown that after SCI, surviving motoneurons innervating hindlimb muscles exhibit extensive dendritic atrophy, which can be attenuated by treadmill training or treatment with gonadal hormones post-injury. We have also shown that following SCI, both exercise and treatment with gonadal hormones improve urinary function.

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  • High densities of CD3 and CD8 T-cells in colorectal cancer are linked to better patient prognosis, but their effectiveness in predicting chemotherapy benefits remains unclear.
  • A study analyzed tumor tissue from 868 colorectal cancer patients and found that those with high-risk CD3/CD8 cell densities had recurrence rates twice as high as low-risk patients, consistently observed in both training and validation sets.
  • The findings suggest that while high-risk patients experience more recurrences, chemotherapy provides similar proportional benefits across both high- and low-risk groups, leading to updated treatment recommendations based on the CD3/CD8 cell density scores.
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Cadaverine is an endogenous metabolite produced by the gut microbiome with various activity in physiological and pathological conditions. However, whether cadaverine regulates pain or itch remains unclear. In this study, we first found that cadaverine may bind to histamine 4 receptor (H4R) with higher docking energy score using molecular docking simulations, suggesting cadaverine may act as an endogenous ligand for H4R.

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JOURNAL/nrgr/04.03/01300535-202505000-00029/figure1/v/2024-07-28T173839Z/r/image-tiff Schwann cell transplantation is considered one of the most promising cell-based therapy to repair injured spinal cord due to its unique growth-promoting and myelin-forming properties. A the Food and Drug Administration-approved Phase I clinical trial has been conducted to evaluate the safety of transplanted human autologous Schwann cells to treat patients with spinal cord injury.

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Carbonaceous aerosol is an important component of atmospheric fine particulates (PM) that has an important effect on global climate change, atmospheric visibility, regional air quality, and human health. In order to investigate the long-term change characteristics of carbonaceous aerosols under the background of emission reduction, the concentrations of organic carbon (OC), elemental carbon (EC) in PM samples, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in Chengdu from 2018 to 2021 and the corresponding meteorological factors were obtained through real-time online monitoring. The results showed that the average (OC) and (EC) during the monitoring period were (10.

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