Publications by authors named "Xiaoxiao Zheng"

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant modification in mammalian mRNA and is involved in the biological regulation of tumors, including lung cancer. However, the role of m6A-related proteins, such as RNA-binding motif protein 15 (RBM15), in lung cancer progression remains largely unknown.

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Psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are chronic immune-mediated diseases that adversely affect patients' quality of life. Interleukin (IL)-27 plays an important role in a variety of infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and cancers. However, its therapeutic effects in psoriasis and colitis remain underexplored.

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Leaf angle (LA) is an important trait of plant architecture, and individuals with narrow LA can better capture canopy light under high-density planting, which is beneficial for increasing the overall yield per unit area. To study the genetic basis and molecular regulation mechanism of leaf angle in rapeseed, we carried out a series of experiments. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping was performed using the RIL population, and seven QTLs were identified.

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In this paper, three neutral heterocycle-triazolotriazine compounds featuring multiple amino groups and nitro groups were designed and synthesized. Among them, compounds 2 and 6 exhibit high detonation performance ( = 8180 m s, 8650 m s; = 26.40 GPa, 31.

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  • Cefuroxime is a medicine that helps fight bacterial infections, but it can cause different side effects depending on how it's given and what form it is.
  • This study looked at reports of side effects from cefuroxime using a large database to see how safe it is when given in different ways.
  • The researchers found that injections of cefuroxime could cause more serious side effects compared to tablets, like lower blood pressure and allergic reactions, especially when given directly into the eye.
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  • The study looked at how two hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin, affect people's feelings about hurting others and making moral choices.
  • Researchers found that oxytocin increased feelings of guilt and shame when people thought about intentionally harming someone, but vasopressin didn’t seem to have any effect.
  • This suggests that oxytocin might help improve empathy and reduce harmful behavior, which could be useful for treating mental health issues where social behavior is a problem.
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Platinum-based chemotherapy drugs can lead to the development of anorexia, a detrimental effect on the overall health of cancer patients. However, managing chemotherapy-induced anorexia and subsequent weight loss remains challenging due to limited effective therapeutic strategies. Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) has recently gained significant attention in the context of chemotherapy-induced anorexia.

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  • Marine anti-fouling coatings are crucial for preventing biofouling but often struggle to balance strong antifouling properties with eco-friendliness.
  • This study introduces a method using natural urushiol-based polymers combined with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to enhance antifouling effectiveness without compromising environmental safety.
  • The resulting composite coatings showed effective antimicrobial activity against bacteria and microalgae while maintaining a low environmental impact, offering a promising solution for sustainable marine applications.
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Background: The involvement of specific basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuits in response inhibition has been extensively mapped in animal models. However, the pivotal nodes and directed causal regulation within this inhibitory circuit in humans remains controversial.

Objective: The main aim of the present study was to determine the causal information flow and critical nodes in the basal ganglia-thalamocortical inhibitory circuits and also to examine whether these are modulated by biological factors (i.

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Autistic individuals generally demonstrate impaired emotion recognition but it is unclear whether effects are emotion-specific or influenced by oxytocin receptor (OXTR) genotype. Here we implemented a dimensional approach using an implicit emotion recognition task together with functional MRI in a large cohort of neurotypical adult participants (N = 255, male = 131, aged 17-29 years) to establish associations between autistic traits and neural and behavioral responses to specific face emotions, together with modulatory effects of OXTR genotype. A searchlight-based multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) revealed an extensive network of frontal, basal ganglia, cingulate and limbic regions exhibiting significant predictability for autistic traits from patterns of responses to angry relative to neutral expression faces.

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The development of stable and effective catalysts to convert toxic HS into high value-added sulfur is essential for production safety and environmental protection. However, the inherent defects of traditional iron- and zirconium-based catalysts, such as poor activity, high oxygen consumption, and low sulfur selectivity, limit their further developments and applications. Herein, the Fe-Zr bimetallic organic framework FeUIO-66() with different cubic morphologies was synthesized via a facile solvothermal method.

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Methodology: The chemical constituents of LCT were identified and quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector. A characteristic fingerprint was then established and combined with multivariate statistical analysis of 16 common peaks and eight diterpenoids to identify the quality markers.

Introduction: The leaves of Croton tiglium (LCT) have long been used in folk and ethnic medicine in China.

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The leaves of have been comprehensively researched for their structurally novel bioactive natural compounds, especially those with anti-schistosomiasis liver fibrosis activity, because ethyl acetate extract, which can be extracted from the leaves of , has good anti-schistosomiasis liver fibrosis effects. One new tigliane-type diterpene, 20-acetyl-13--(2-metyl)butyryl-phorbol (), and nine known (-) analogues were isolated from the leaves of . Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis and ECD analysis.

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Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), an intracellular type III intermediate filament protein, provides structural support and maintains the mechanical integrity of astrocytes. It is predominantly found in the astrocytes which are the most abundant subtypes of glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. As a marker protein of astrocytes, GFAP may exert a variety of physiological effects in neurological diseases.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaf is a well-known herbal medicine and has been used to treat diabetes in China for thousands of years. Our previous studies have proven mulberry leaf water extract (MLWE) could improve type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).

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Zwitterionic polymer coatings facilitate the formation of hydration layers via electrostatic interactions on their surfaces and have demonstrated efficacy in preventing biofouling. They have emerged as a promising class of marine antifouling materials. However, designing multifunctional, environmentally friendly, and natural products-derived zwitterionic polymer coatings that simultaneously resist biofouling, inhibit protein adhesion, exhibit strong antibacterial properties, and reduce algal adhesion is a significant challenge.

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  • The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is like a security gate that stops harmful stuff from getting into the brain but also makes it tough for medicines to do their job there.
  • Scientists are exploring both invasive methods (like direct injections) and non-invasive methods (like using special technology) to help drugs reach the brain better.
  • Non-invasive techniques are easier for patients and may work better for treating brain problems, making them a promising option for future treatments.
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The inherent zero-band gap nature of graphene and its fast photocarrier recombination rate result in poor optical gain and responsivity when graphene is used as the light absorption medium in photodetectors. Here, semiconducting graphene nanoribbons with a direct bandgap of 1.8 eV are synthesized and employed to construct a vertical heterojunction photodetector.

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UV-induced corneal damage is a common ocular surface injury that usually leads to corneal lesions causing persistent inflammation. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is identified as an inflammatory alarm in various tissue injuries. Here, this study first evaluates the repair effect of the HMGB1-selective inhibitor GLY in UV-induced corneal damage; Secondly, the inhibitory effect of GLY on UV-induced corneal damage induced inflammation and the potential therapeutic mechanism of GLY were studied.

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Nanocellulose hydrogels are a crucial category of soft biomaterials with versatile applications in tissue engineering, artificial extracellular matrices, and drug-delivery systems. In the present work, a simple and novel method, involving the self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) induced by tannic acid (TA), was developed to construct a stable hydrogel (SH-CNC/TA) with oriented porous network structures. The gelation process is driven by the H-bonding interaction between the hydroxyl groups of CNCs and the catechol groups of TA, as substantiated by the atoms in molecules topology analysis and FTIR spectra.

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The interaction between cavitation bubbles and particles is essential for the operational performance many kinds of fluid machineries. In the present paper, jet dynamics and shock waves induced by the cavitation bubble collapsing near two spherical particles are numerically investigated based on OpenFOAM. The numerical scheme is validated by the experimental data obtained based on our high-speed camera cavitation system.

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  • Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that helps control emotions, and some people might be more affected by changes in it due to their genes.
  • This study looked at a specific gene (TPH2) to see if it affects how people react to threats when serotonin levels drop.
  • The results showed that people with a certain genetic makeup felt more anxious and their brain reacted differently when their serotonin decreased, suggesting that genes can influence emotional responses.
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Ionic conductive hydrogels have attracted increasing research interest in flexible electronics. However, the limited resilience and poor fatigue resistance of current ionic hydrogels significantly restrict their practical application. Herein, an urushiol-based ionic conductive double network hydrogel (PU/PVA-Li) was developed by one-pot thermal initiation polymerization assisted with freeze-thaw cycling and subsequent LiCl soaking.

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As a sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i), the cardioprotective benefits of Dapagliflozin (DAPA) are now widely appreciated. However, the underlying mechanism of DAPA on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced myocardial hypertrophy has never been evaluated. In this study, we not only investigated the effects of DAPA on Ang II-induced myocardial hypertrophy, but explored its underlying mechanisms.

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