Publications by authors named "Xiang Cui"

As the application of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) continues to expand, its stability and safety issues are receiving more and more attention, especially the interference problem. Interference reduces the signal reception quality of ground terminals and may even lead to the paralysis of GNSS function in severe cases. In recent years, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites have been highly emphasized for their unique advantages in GNSS interference detection, and related commercial and academic activities have increased rapidly.

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Pain after surgery causes significant suffering. Opioid analgesics cause severe side effects and accidental death. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop non-opioid therapies for managing post-surgical pain.

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Crystalline porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted great interest, including in the field of solid-state electrolytes. Herein, we report a new type of solid-state electrolyte based on an MOF matrix and a Li ionic liquid. By covalently bonding the Li ionic liquid (MIMS·LiTFSI) on the stable UiO-67 framework, the obtained crystalline IL-MOF material exhibited high ion conductivities within a wide temperature range (30 °C 1.

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A novel "turn-on" fluorescent sensor of CeO@MIL-88B was constructed successfully via the facile in-situ strategy. The as-obtained CeO@MIL-88B could be used for effectively detecting the analyte of thiabendazole (TBZ) by luminescence enhancement, which limit of detection (LOD) was as low as 0.294 μM (nearly 10.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate how the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) relates to the risk of dying within two years in older patients who suffered hip fractures.
  • A cohort of hip fracture patients aged 65 and older was analyzed, with SII calculated from blood tests, and patients were divided into three groups based on their SII scores.
  • Findings showed that higher SII levels correlated with increased mortality risk, indicating that SII could help identify older patients who are at a higher risk of death following hip fracture surgery.
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Background: Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injection has been used for breast augmentation, enjoying popularity for nearly 20 years in the late 20 century. However, numerous complications were gradually observed in the years following the injection, including breast lumps, inflammation, firmness, and migration. Distant migration of breast fillers is relatively rare.

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Background: Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at risk for cardiovascular diseases. Less is known about the relationship between NAFLD, ventricular arrhythmias (VAs), and cardiovascular events.

Objective: We sought to evaluate the association between NAFLD and VAs and major cardiovascular events in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).

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Communication between sympathetic nerves and the immune system is a crucial and active process during myocardial ischemia (MI), as myocardial damage and inflammatory stimuli concurrently occur. Sympathetic nerves undergo structural and functional changes after MI, leading to adverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling and heart failure (HF). The complex inflammatory response to MI, including local myocardial anti-inflammatory repair and systemic immune reactions, plays a key role in adverse LV remodeling.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of different surgical methods for treating papillary thyroid microcarcinoma of the isthmus (PTMCI) to determine the best surgical approach, using data from 106 patients treated at a medical center between January 2016 and June 2023.
  • Participants were divided into three groups based on the presence of nodules in the lateral lobe, and the study compared rates of recurrence, survival, and postoperative complications across the groups after procedures like isthmic thyroidectomy, isthmic + unilateral lobectomy, and total thyroidectomy.
  • Results showed no significant differences in recurrence rates, survival rates, or complications among the groups; however, two
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Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective modality for pain treatment, yet its underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Neurokinin 1 receptor-positive (NK1R+) neurons in spinal lamina I play a pivotal role in pain transmission. To enhance our mechanistic understanding of SCS-induced analgesia, we investigated how different SCS paradigms modulate the activation of NK1R+ neurons, by developing NK1R-Cre;GCaMP6s transgenic mice and using in vivo calcium imaging of superficial NK1R+ neurons under anesthesia (1.

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Myoblast is a kind of activated muscle stem cell. Its biological activities, such as proliferation, migration, differentiation, and fusion, play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the skeletal muscle system. These activities of myoblasts can be significantly influenced by the extracellular matrix.

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The ongoing and progressive evolution of antibiotic resistance presents escalating challenges for the clinical management and prevention of bacterial infections. Understanding the makeup of resistance genomes and accurately quantifying the current abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are crucial for assessing the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to public health. This comprehensive study investigated the distribution and diversity of bacterial community composition, ARGs, and virulence factors (VFs) across human, chicken, pig fecal, and soil microbiomes in various provinces of China.

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Recent studies have highlighted the immunomodulatory effects of acupuncture on sepsis and proposed novel non-pharmacological or bioelectronic approaches to managing inflammatory illnesses. Establishing rules for selectively activating sympathetic or vagal nerve-mediated anti-inflammatory pathways using acupuncture has valuable clinical applications. Over the years, studies have revealed the segmental modulatory role of acupuncture in regulating visceral function by targeting the autonomic nervous system (ANS).

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  • * Research has shown that a product called Clarix Flo (FLO), derived from human amniotic membranes, can effectively reduce post-surgical pain in mice without the negative effects associated with opioids, by directly acting on pain-signaling neurons.
  • * The study identified a purified component from human amniotic membrane, HC-HA/PTX3, which not only mimics the pain-relief effects of FLO but also works by altering neuron behavior to reduce pain, signaling the potential of biologics from birth tissues as a safer alternative for pain management.
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Many medications commonly used to treat neuropathic pain are associated with significant, dose-limiting adverse effects, including sedation, dizziness, and fatigue. These adverse effects are due to the activity of these medications within the central nervous system. The objective of this work was to investigate the interactions between peripherally restricted cannabinoid receptor and mu-opioid receptor (MOR) agonists on ongoing and evoked neuropathic pain behaviors in mouse models.

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Background: Gastric cancer, characterized by a multifactorial etiology and high heterogeneity, continues to confound researchers in terms of its pathogenesis. Curcumin, a natural anticancer agent, exhibits therapeutic promise in gastric cancer. Its effects include promoting cell apoptosis, curtailing tumor angiogenesis, and enhancing sensitivity to radiation and chemotherapy.

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Background: Peripheral electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) reportedly improves cardiac function after myocardial ischemia (MI) by rebalancing the cardiac autonomic nervous system. The dynamic and continuous influence of PENS on autonomic and cardiac function based on cardiac self-repair is not well understood.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between autonomic nervous balance and functional cardiac repair after MI and to clarify the optimal acupoint selection and time course for PENS.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Shugan Xiaozhi (SGXZ) decoction is a traditional Chinese medicine used for treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). It has been used clinically for over 20 years and proved to be effective; however, the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of SGXZ decoction remains unclear.

Aim Of The Study: We analyzed the chemical components, core targets, and molecular mechanisms of SGXZ decoction to improve NASH through network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.

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Purpose: To explore the molecular mechanism of circ_0000326 regulating proliferation, invasion and migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma HSC3 cells.

Methods: Cancerous tissue and adjacent tissue specimens of 45 patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) admitted to the Second People's Hospital of Hefei from March 2020 to June 2021 were collected. qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression levels of circ_0000326 and miR-567.

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  • - Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel is popular among researchers due to its excellent properties like biocompatibility, strength, and appropriate water content.
  • - The structure of PVA can be modified by branching it with functional groups, leading to improved characteristics such as cytocompatibility and antimicrobial behavior.
  • - The review discusses different methods of preparing PVA-based hydrogels and highlights their potential uses in areas like cartilage repair, electronic skin, and wound dressing.
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Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) are widely used in the field of self-repair materials. They are a group of covalently cross-linked associative polymers that undergo reversible chemical reactions, and can be further divided into dissociative CANs (Diss-CANs) and associative CANs (Asso-CANs). Self-repair refers to the ability of a material to repair itself without external intervention, and can be classified into self-adhesion and self-healing according to the utilization of open stickers.

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The phytochemical investigation of Cortex Mori Radicis led to the isolation and identification of a new prenylated benzofuranone () and four ring-opening derivatives (-) named albaphenol A-E, as well as nigranol A (), together with ten 2-arylbenzofuran derivatives (-). The characterization of the structures of the new compounds and the structural revision of nigranol A () were conducted using the comprehensive analysis of spectroscopic data (1D/2D NMR, HRESIMS, CD, and XRD). Compounds - were tested for their inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE).

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Background: Participants with prediabetes are at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Recent studies have suggested that blocking the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) may improve glucose metabolism and delay the development of T2D. However, the effect of denosumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits RANKL, on glycemic parameters in the prediabetes population is uncertain.

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