Publications by authors named "Xin Xin Zhao"

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  • Sodium super-ionic conductor NaMnTi(PO) (NMTP) cathodes are promising due to their affordability and high voltages but suffer from voltage hysteresis caused by anti-site defects from manganese occupying sodium vacancies, leading to poor energy efficiency.
  • This study introduces a method involving partial replacement of titanium with vanadium to enhance electronic interactions that prevent manganese migration and decrease defect formation, ultimately improving energy efficiency.
  • The resultant Na-rich NaMnTiV(PO) (NMTVP) material exhibited impressive performance with a capacity of 182.7 mAh/g and energy output of 513.8 Wh/kg, representing a 35.5% increase in energy efficiency, providing new insights for developing better Na-ion battery
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DHAV-1 is a highly infectious pathogen that can cause acute hepatitis in ducklings. MicroRNA (miRNA) plays an essential regulatory role in virus response. We characterized and compared miRNA and mRNA expression profiles in duck embryonic fibroblasts (DEF) and the liver of ducklings infected with DHAV-1.

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Context: The structurals stability, electronic structure, density of states (DOS), and optical properties of B-doped arsenene under biaxial tensile and compressive strains were investigated using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The doping system was found to exhibit good stability. The introduction of B atom transformed the originally indirect band gap of arsenene into a direct band gap.

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2D compounds exfoliated from weakly bonded bulk materials with van der Waals (vdW) interaction are easily accessible. However, the strong internal ionic/covalent bonding of most inorganic crystal frameworks greatly hinders 2D material exfoliation. Herein, we first proposed a radical/strain-synergistic strategy to exfoliate non-vdW interacting pseudo-layered phosphate framework.

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Duck plague virus (DPV) is extremely infectious and lethal, so antiviral drugs are urgently needed. Our previous study shows that DPV infection with duck embryo fibroblast (DEF) induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) changes and promotes apoptosis. In this study, we tested the antiviral effect of the carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazone (CCCP), a common mitochondrial autophagy inducer.

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The stable phase transformation during electrochemical progress drives extensive research on vanadium-based polyanions in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), especially NaV(PO) (NVP). And the electron transfer between V redox couple in NVP could be generally achieved, owing to the confined crystal variation during battery service. However, the more favorable V redox couple is still in hard-to-access situation due to the high barrier and further brings about the corresponding inefficiency in energy densities.

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Duck plague (DP) is one of the contagious diseases caused by Duck plague virus (DPV), which is a serious threat to the development of duck farming. Us3 is a PKA-like protein kinase in alphaherpesvirus, which can regulate the biological functions of many viral proteins, but whether Us3 regulates pUL48 protein has not been reported. In this paper, Western Blot, qRT-PCR, dual luciferase reporter system and Co-IP were used to investigate the relationship between pUL48 and Us3.

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All-weather operation is considered an ultimate pursuit of the practical development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), however, blocked by a lack of suitable electrolytes at present. Herein, by introducing synergistic manipulation mechanisms driven by phosphorus/silicon involvement, the compact electrode/electrolyte interphases are endowed with improved interfacial Na-ion transport kinetics and desirable structural/thermal stability. Therefore, the modified carbonate-based electrolyte successfully enables all-weather adaptability for long-term operation over a wide temperature range.

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Although it is widely accepted that herpesviruses utilize host RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) to transcribe viral genes, the mechanism of utilization varies significantly among herpesviruses. With the exception of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) in alpha-herpesviruses, the mechanism by which RNAPII transcribes viral genes in the remaining alpha-herpesviruses has not been reported. In this study, we investigated the transcriptional mechanism of an avian alpha-herpesvirus, Anatid herpesvirus 1 (AnHV-1).

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  • The research on energy storage is shifting towards next-generation aqueous batteries, with a focus on sustainability and performance, particularly aqueous Zn-I batteries, which are recognized for their cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly features.
  • However, their commercial use faces challenges due to the shuttle effect caused by polyiodides during operation.
  • A new Janus functional binder made from chitosan has been developed, significantly improving the battery's electrochemical performance and sustainability, achieving impressive capacity and efficiency while resolving issues like self-discharging.
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Since sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have become increasingly commercialized in recent years, NaV(PO)OF (NVPOF) offers promising economic potential as a cathode for SIBs because of its high operating voltage and energy density. According to reports, NVPOF performs poorly in normal commercial poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) binder systems and performs best in combination with aqueous binder. Although in line with the concept of green and sustainable development for future electrode preparation, aqueous binders are challenging to achieve high active material loadings at the electrode level, and their relatively high surface tension tends to cause the active material on the electrode sheet to crack or even peel off from the collector.

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After application in electric vehicles, spent LiFePO (LFP) batteries are typically decommissioned. Traditional recycling methods face economic and environmental constraints. Therefore, direct regeneration has emerged as a promising alternative.

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  • This study analyzes the proteomic profiles of three main types of epithelial ovarian cancer (Clear cell carcinoma, Endometrioid carcinoma, and Serous carcinoma) using 80 samples of CCC, 79 samples of EC, and 80 samples of SC, along with 30 control samples.
  • The research identifies significant differences in protein expression and phosphorylation that could help in diagnosing and predicting outcomes for each cancer subtype.
  • Importantly, the findings suggest that MPP7 protein could serve as a potential therapeutic target for Serous carcinoma, enhancing our understanding of the distinct biological features and treatment options for these cancers.
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Flexible quasi-solid-state sodium ion batteries featuring their low-cost, high safety and excellent mechanical strength have attracted widespread interest in the field of wearable electronic devices. However, the development of such batteries faces great challenges including the construction of interfacial compatible flexible electrode materials and addressing the high safety demands of electrolyte. Here selenium-vacancies regulated bimetallic selenide heterojunctions anchored on waste cotton cloth-derived flexible carbon cloth (FCC) with robust interfacial C-Se-Co/Fe chemical bonds as a flexible anode material (CCFSF) is proposed by ultrafast microwave pyrolysis method.

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Based on the favorable ionic conductivity and structural stability, sodium superionic conductor (NASICON) materials especially utilizing multivalent redox reaction of vanadium are one of the most promising cathodes in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). To further boost their application in large-scale energy storage production, a rational strategy is to tailor vanadium with earth-abundant and cheap elements (such as Fe, Mn), reducing the cost and toxicity of vanadium-based NASICON materials. Here, the Na V Fe (PO ) (NVFP) is synthesized with highly conductive Ketjen Black (KB) by ball-milling assisted sol-gel method.

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Duck plague virus (DPV) is a typical DNA virus of waterfowl, it causes huge economic losses to the duck industry due to the higher mortality and lower egg production. The disease is one of the frequent epidemics and outbreaks on duck farms because present vaccines could not provide complete immunity and there are no specific antiviral drugs available. Therefore, the development of antiviral drugs is urgently needed.

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  • This review evaluates how well electronic devices (e-devices) detect health issues in older adults at home.
  • It analyzes 31 studies, categorizing them by the type of health signals measured: physical activity, vital signs, electrocardiography, and others.
  • The findings indicate that while e-devices are effective overall, ECG-based systems are more reliable than those based on vital signs, suggesting a need for future research on devices that combine multiple signal types for better diagnosis.
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With the rapid development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), it is urgent to exploit the cathode materials with good rate capability, attractive high energy density and considerable long cycle performance. NaV(PO)(NVP), as a NASICON-type electrode material, is one of the cathode materials with great potential for application because of its good thermal stability and stable. However, NVP has the inherent problem of low electronic conductivity, and various strategies are proposed to improve it, moreover, nanotechnology or nanostructure are involved in these strategies, the construction of nanostructured active particles and nanocomposites with conductive carbon networks have been shown to be effective in improving the electrical conductivity of NVP.

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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have great potential for large-scale energy storage. Cellulose is an attractive material for sustainable separators, but some key issues still exist affecting its application. Herein, a cellulose-based composite separator (CP@PPC) was prepared by immersion curing of cellulose-based separators (CP) with poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC).

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Duck hepatitis A virus type 1 (DHAV-1) is an acute, highly lethal infectious agent that infects ducklings and causes up to 95% mortality in ducklings up to 1 week of age, posing a significant economic threat to the duck farming industry. Previous studies have found that the proteolytic enzyme 3 C encoded by DHAV-1 can inhibit the IRF7 protein from blocking the upstream signaling pathway of the type I interferon to promote viral replication. However, there are still few studies on the mechanism of DHAV-1 in immune evasion.

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Duck plague virus (DPV) is a high-morbidity fowl alphaherpesvirus that causes septicemic lesions in various organs. Most DPV genes are conserved among herpesviruses, while a few are specific to fowl herpesviruses, including the gene, for which there is currently no literature describing its biological properties and functions. This study first addressed whether the LORF3 protein is expressed by making specific polyclonal antibodies.

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Although graphite anodes operated with representative de/intercalation patterns at low potentials are considered highly desirable for K-ion batteries, the severe capacity fading caused by consecutive reduction reactions on the aggressively reactive surface is inevitable given the scarcity of effective protecting layers. Herein, by introducing a flame-retardant localized high-concentration electrolyte with retentive solvation configuration and relatively weakened anion-coordination and non-solvating fluorinated ether, the rational solid electrolyte interphase characterized by well-balanced inorganic/organic components is tailored in situ. This effectively prevented solvents from excessively decomposing and simultaneously improved the resistance against K-ion transport.

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Upon infection, the herpes viruses create a cellular environment suitable for survival, but innate immunity plays a vital role in cellular resistance to viral infection. The UL13 protein of herpesviruses is conserved among all herpesviruses and is a serine/threonine protein kinase, which plays a vital role in escaping innate immunity and promoting viral replication. On the one hand, it can target various immune signaling pathways , such as the cGAS-STING pathway and the NF-κB pathway.

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An alphaherpesvirus carries dozens of viral proteins in the envelope, tegument and capsid structure, and each protein plays an indispensable role in virus adsorption, invasion, uncoating and release. After infecting the host, a virus eliminates unfavourable factors via multiple mechanisms to escape or suppress the attack of the host immune system. Post-translational modification of proteins, especially phosphorylation, regulates changes in protein conformation and biological activity through a series of complex mechanisms.

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