Publications by authors named "Xiaobin Zhong"

The rapid growth of internet usage has led to increased cyberbullying among adolescents, with varying rates reported across countries. This study aimed to investigate the impact of cyber moral literacy on cyberbullying among late adolescents, examining both the mediating role of moral disengagement and the moderating effect of guilt on the relationship between cyber moral literacy and cyberbullying. Data were collected from 7837 late adolescent students (aged 18-21 years) at four universities in Sichuan Province, China.

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  • Zn anodes struggle with issues like poor reversibility and stability due to irregular dendrite growth and self-corrosion.
  • The introduction of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate (EMImAc) improves these issues by modifying the solvation environment and creating a protective electrical double layer on the anode.
  • This leads to a remarkable cycling lifespan of 7000 hours and 61.3% zinc utilization in Zn/Zn symmetric cells, showcasing the potential of ionic liquid additives for enhancing zinc battery performance.
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The irreversibility and low utilization of Zn anode stemming from the corrosion and dendrite growth have largely limited the commercialization of aqueous zinc batteries. Here, a carbonyl-rich polymer interphase of zinc polyacrylate (ZPAA) is spontaneously in-situ constructed on Zn anode to address the above-mentioned dilemmas. The ZPAA interlayer enables fast transport kinetics of Zn and tailors the interfacial electric field for realizing the uniform Zn deposition due to superior zincophilicity, high Zn transference number and inherent ion-diffusion channel.

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3D composite electrodes have shown extraordinary promise as high mass loading electrode materials for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, they usually show poor rate performance due to the sluggish Na kinetics at the heterointerfaces of the composites. Here, a 3D MXene-reduced holey graphene oxide (MXene-RHGO) composite electrode with Ti─O─C bonding at 2D heterointerfaces of MXene and RHGO is developed.

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  • Zinc anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries often face issues like uncontrolled dendrite formation due to uneven electric fields and the buildup of insulating by-products.
  • A proposed solution involves using an additive called 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate (BMIHSO) to improve zinc deposition and minimize harmful by-product formation on the anode surface.
  • This approach results in significantly enhanced cycling stability for the zinc anode, achieving over a year of use with high efficiency and capacity during operation.
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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a high incidence and poor prognosis; however, no effective treatment is currently available. Our previous study found that the improvement effect of the herb pair of Rhubarb-Astragalus on CKD is likely related to the inhibition of the TGF-β1/p38-MAPK pathway. In the present study, a p38-MAPK inhibitor was used to further investigate the inhibitory effect of Rhubarb-Astragalus on the TGF-β1/p38-MAPK pathway and its relationship with autophagy.

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  • Improving fast-charging and energy storage for electric vehicles can help reduce range anxiety, and nanostructured electrode materials are key to this advancement.
  • Current methods for producing these materials are complex and yield limited amounts, prompting the development of a new, more efficient approach for synthesizing CoS nanoparticles.
  • This method enables mass production of high-performance anode materials for sodium-ion batteries, achieving impressive discharge capacities even at high current densities, thanks to a unique surface area that enhances sodium-ion diffusion and reduces structural damage.
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have exhibited great potential for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, to date, it is difficult to fabricate MOF electrode materials with regular shape and rational pore distribution by an economic approach, and the currently achieved MOF electrode materials usually have a relatively low initial Coulombic efficiency and poor cycle stability, which is not satisfactory for practical application. In this study, by using the recycled AlCl solution after dealloying treatment of Al-Si alloy, an evenly distributed brick-like Al-MOF with sub-micron size and rational pore distribution was synthesized for the first time.

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Background: Our previous study indicated that Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (EGb) could protect against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in rabbits. The present study aimed to determine the effects and potential molecular mechanisms of EGb on chronic renal interstitial fibrosis induced by cisplatin using in vivo and in vitro models.

Methods: Rats received a single dose of cisplatin on Day 1, and a subset of rats was intraperitoneally injected with EGb daily between Days 22-40.

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Cisplatin (CDDP) may induce apoptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells (RTEC) and cause CDDP-induced acute kidney injury (CAKI) during cancer treatment, but yet lack of preventive measures and effective treatment. As a new Chinese herbal preparation, Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) has been found to mitigate CDDP-induced CAKI through elevating the expression of HIF-1α in the rat model, according to the data from our previous works. However, the underlying link between HIF-1α and apoptosis has not been well elucidated.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Rheum palmatum L; Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.), is referred to as 'Dahuang, Huangqi' in China. As an important medicinal plant, the rhizome of rhubarb and astragalus is traditionally used in the treatment of kidney diseases associated with renal failure, inflammation and tumors.

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Ginaton injection (Ginkgo biloba extract; GBE) has been reported to protect against cisplatin-induced acute renal failure in rats. In the present study, the effects and molecular mechanisms of GBE on cisplatin-induced renal interstitial fibrosis were evaluated using a rat model. The rats were intraperitoneally injected with cisplatin once on the first day and a subset of rats were treated with GBE or SB203580 (SB; a specific p38 MAPK inhibitor) daily from days 22 to 40.

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BACKGROUND Rhubarb and astragalus capsule (RAC) has been used in the clinical treatment of chronic kidney disease for decades. However, the mechanism of RAC has not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect and mechanisms of RAC on unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO)-induced renal interstitial fibrosis.

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Cisplatin is a major antineoplastic drug that is used to treat solid tumors, but its use is restricted by its nephrotoxicity. Such cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) is believed to occur primarily through mitochondrial damage and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Our previous studies have indicated that Panax notoginseng saponins (PNSs) mitigate CIN by enhancing hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α)-induced mitochondrial autophagy.

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Background: The effect of naproxen on the treatment of neoplastic fever is still unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to investigate the effect of naproxen in the treatment of cancer fever or suspicion. Besides, the latest and most convincing evidence was provided for the earlier use of naproxen in treating cancer patients with fever of unknown origin.

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Background/aims: The herbal medicine Kudingcha has a bitter taste and low bioavailability for lipid reduction. To improve the bioavailability and ameliorate the compliance, we prepared Kudingcha nanoparticles and investigated their effect in hyperlipidaemic rats. In addition, the safety and lipid-lowering mechanism of the Kudingcha nanoparticles were examined.

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Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the potential roles of Rutaecarpine (Rut) in hypoxia-induced human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (HPASMCs) model.

Methods: HPASMCs were cultured with or without hypoxia followed by Rut administration. Cytotoxicity and cell proliferation were assessed by CCK-8 and Cell counting method.

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The effect of sulfonylurea for the treatment of neonatal diabetes (NDM) is remain uncertain. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effect of sulfonylurea for NDM and to provide the latest and most convincing evidence for developing clinical practice guidelines of NDM. A literature review was performed to identify all published studies reporting the sulfonylurea on the treatment of neonatal diabetes.

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We investigated the role of HIF-1α in the mitigation of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by (PNS) in a rat model. Serum creatinine (Scr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) levels were all elevated in cisplatin treated rats. PNS reduced Scr, BUN and NAG levels in the presence or absence of the HIF-1α inhibitor 2-methoxyestradiol (2ME2).

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Background: Alcohol extract from the root of . (ULL) had broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. Studies have sho that ULL aqueous extract has antibacterial effect on , and the combination therapy of the ULL aqueous extract with cefazolin sodium showed additive effect.

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To date, there are no data on quality of life (QOL) and its correlates in homeless Chinese patients with psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to compare QOL between homeless and non-homeless patients with psychiatric disorders in China. A total of 278 homeless and 222 non-homeless patients matched in age and gender were consecutively recruited.

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Hierarchical TiO2 micron spheres assembled by nano-plates were prepared through a facile hydrothermal route. Chemical tuning of the TiO2 through hydrogen reduction (H-TiO2) is shown to increase oxygen-vacancy density and thereby modifies the electronic properties. H-TiO2 spheres with a polar surface serve as the surface-bound intermediates for strong polysulfides binding.

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Purpose: This study determined the effects of chitosan (CTS) and water-soluble chitosan (WSC) microparticles (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs) in rats with high-fat diet-induced obesity.

Methods: THE RATS WERE RANDOMLY SEPARATED INTO EIGHT GROUPS: a normal diet group (the blank control), a high-fat emulsion group (the negative control), CTS and WSC control groups, CTS-MP and WSC-MP groups, and CTS-NP and WSC-NP groups. All groups (except the blank control group) were fed the high-fat diet for 4 weeks to establish the obesity model.

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