Publications by authors named "Xue- Huang"

Long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) play essential roles in numerous biological processes in mammals, such as reproductive physiology and endocrinology. Cryptorchidism is a common male reproductive disease. Circadian rhythms are actively expressed in the reproductive system.

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Senna obtusifolia (L.) Irwin & Barneby and Senna tora (L.) Roxb represent important medicinal resources in traditional Chinese medicine for more than two millennia.

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Pyroptosis plays an important role in maintenance of intestinal homeostasis, the abnormal activation of NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain-associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome can promote the event and development of ulcerative colitis (UC). Its protective effects such as inhibiting pyroptosis in various inflammation-related diseases have been demonstrated, but whether resveratrol (RES) can also alleviate the progression of the disease by inhibiting pyroptosis in UC and the mechanism have rarely been studied. In this study, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) combined with adenosine triphosphate (ATP) was used to induce HT29 human colon cancer cells to construct an intestinal epithelial cell pyroptosis and inflammation model to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of RES, reveal the regulatory mechanism of RES on pyroptosis, and provide a new theoretical basis for the treatment of UC.

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The rapid advancement of single-cell sequencing technology has generated extensive data, providing critical resources for colorectal cancer (CRC) research. This study conducts a detailed analysis of CRC single-cell sequencing data to develop a novel clinical prognostic tool and explore potential therapeutic targets for the LGALS9 gene. Using the Scissor algorithm, we created a CRC prognostic scoring system (SDRS) based on 13 key genes, with particular focus on LGALS9 and its protein, Galectin-9, in mice CRC model with altered CD137 expression.

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Sodium-ion batteries suffer from kinetic problems stemming from sluggish ion transport across the electrode-electrolyte interface, causing rapid energy decay during fast-charging or low-temperature operation. One exciting prospect to enhance kinetics is constructing neuron-like electrodes that emulate fast signal transmission in a nervous system. It has been considered that these bioinspired designs enhance electron/ion transport of the electrodes through carbon networks.

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  • The study focuses on the AP2/ERF gene family in Coptis chinensis, a plant known for producing benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs), aiming to understand their role in BIA biosynthesis.
  • A total of 96 CcAP2/ERF genes were identified and classified into five subfamilies, with significant gene duplication events contributing to their expansion and strong purifying selection observed in this gene family.
  • The research highlights 28 key AP2/ERF genes that are highly expressed in the rhizome, some correlating with BIA accumulation, and suggests that DREB1B may play a central role in regulating BIA synthesis.
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  • Irisin is a special hormone made when we exercise, and scientists studied its levels in the eyes of people with certain eye diseases called uveitis.
  • They found that people with these diseases had lower levels of irisin, and more irisin seemed to help reduce the inflammation and bad effects of the disease in experiments with mice.
  • The research also showed that irisin help balance some immune cells in the body and can affect a pathway in the retina that makes the inflammation worse.
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Exploring natural antioxidants is essential to delay lipid oxidation. This study investigated the inhibitory effect of (AN) extract in six edible oils, compared to TP and TBHQ. Methods included extract preparation, bioactive compounds analysis, in vitro antioxidant activities by FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays, fatty acid composition detection, and POV determination.

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CH has become the most attractive fuel for solid oxide fuel cells due to its wide availability, narrow explosion limit range, low price, and easy storage. Thus, we present the concept of on-cell reforming via SOFC power generation, in which CH and CO can be converted into H and the formed H is electrochemically oxidized on a Ni-BZCYYb anode. We modified the porosity and specific surface area of a perovskite reforming catalyst via an optimized electrostatic spinning method, and the prepared LCMN nanofibers, which displayed an ideal LaMnO-type perovskite structure with a high specific surface area, were imposed on a conventional Ni-BZCYYb anode for on-cell CH reforming.

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S-acylation of proteins allows their association with membranes. Here, we present a protocol for establishing a platform for membrane affinity evaluation of S-acylated proteins in vitro. We describe steps for preparing lipid-maleimide compounds, mCherry-p62 recombinant proteins, and total cellular membranes.

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  • * The formation of autophagosomes is regulated by ATG proteins, particularly ATG16L1, which interacts with specific complexes to facilitate a crucial lipidation process for effective autophagy.
  • * This study reveals that the palmitoylation of ATG16L1 (a lipid modification) at a specific site is vital for enhancing the formation of complexes necessary for lipidation of LC3, thereby promoting autophagosome creation and autophagy efficiency.
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  • * Researchers found that auxins play a crucial role in AR development and that applying 1-naphthaleneacetic acid boosts AR formation in tea cuttings and seedlings.
  • * The auxin-responsive transcription factor CsSPL9 was identified as a negative regulator of AR development by lowering indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) levels, with CsGH3.4 also inhibiting AR development and supporting this regulatory pathway.
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  • Stable detection of diazinon (DZN) in vegetables is crucial for food safety, and this research developed an electrochemiluminescence (ECL) aptasensor to address this need.
  • The sensor incorporates multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to enhance the detection process by generating hydrogen peroxide (HO) in-situ from glucose, improving stability.
  • The aptasensor demonstrated a wide detection range and a low limit of detection, making it a reliable method for ensuring food safety related to DZN residues in vegetables.
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Background: Insomnia is common in college students, but its impact on health and wellbeing is often neglected. Enhancing sleep quality through targeted interventions could improve overall health and reduce the risk of consequent co-morbidities and mental health problems. Qigong exercises have been shown to significantly improve sleep quality and relieve insomnia.

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  • Recent advancements in nanomedicine have led to the creation of nanoparticles that can target tumors effectively due to the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, although high interstitial fluid pressure (IFP) in solid tumors poses a challenge for effective delivery.
  • This study explored the use of low-frequency non-focused ultrasound (LFNFU) combined with ultrasonic targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD) to reduce IFP and improve the accumulation of different sized Cy5.5-conjugated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Cy5.5-MSNs) in tumors.
  • Results showed that UTMD significantly increased the delivery of Cy5.5-MSNs, achieving a sevenfold higher accumulation at an optimal acoustic pressure of
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The efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT)-related cancer therapies is significantly restricted by two irreconcilable obstacles, i.e., low reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capability and hypoxia which constrains the immune response.

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Background: Qi deficiency in the spleen and stomach is considered to be the fundamental pathogenesis of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) in Traditional Chinese medicine. Spleen strengthening and Qi replenishment are the basic treatment principles. Sijunzi Decoction serves as the fundamental remedy for spleen notification and Qi replenishment.

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Background: Nowadays, e-learning significantly affects college students' academic life. This study aims to examine the factors that influence college students' satisfaction with online learning outcomes.

Method: The study population consisted of undergraduate students from Dalian Medical University, with a total of 715 college students participating in the study.

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  • The study compared the current Essen rabies immunization schedule (0-3-7-14-28) in China with the newly recommended 4-dose schedule (0-3-7-14) by the WHO, focusing on their safety and efficacy.
  • Mice were used to measure the effectiveness of both schedules in generating rabies virus neutralizing antibodies (RVNAs), and a clinical trial with 185 individuals was conducted to evaluate real-world outcomes.
  • Results indicated that the 4-dose schedule effectively produced RVNAs with a 100% positive conversion rate in humans, and delaying the fourth dose did not significantly impact immune response.
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Background: Increasing evidence proves that RBP7 plays a significant role in breast cancer (BC). The present study was aimed to investigate the mechanism of RBP7.

Methods: Western Blotting and qRT-PCR were performed for evaluating the expression levels.

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Immunotherapy aimed at inhibiting the negative co-stimulatory molecule programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) has limited effectiveness, with clinical response rates remaining below 10%-15%. Therefore, new immune checkpoints need to be explored. Our study focused on human endogenous retrovirus H long terminal repeat-associating protein 2 (HHLA2), a highly glycosylated member of the B7 family that is widely expressed in colorectal cancer.

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  • Biodrying technology successfully improves sewage sludge (SS) treatment for cement kiln co-incineration by reducing energy consumption and enhancing fuel properties, with a significant 65.5% water removal and a 76.0% increase in heating value after 11 days.
  • The study found that using biodried SS in cement kilns saves 5.61 kg of coal per tonne of clinker produced while achieving a high heat utilization efficiency of 93.7%, though it raised emissions of pollutants like NO and SO.
  • Overall, the biodrying combined with cement kiln process shows a potential reduction in CO emissions by 385.7 kg per tonne of SS, highlighting biodried products' greater utility as alternative fuels over fertilizers.
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  • Silymarin, known for its liver-protective and antioxidant benefits, suffers from low oral bioavailability and poor water solubility, impacting its effectiveness as a treatment.
  • The study aimed to enhance silymarin's bioavailability using a novel zeolitic imidazole metal-organic framework (CME@ZIF-8), which was synthesized and optimized to load a significant percentage of silymarin (33.5%).
  • In vivo tests on rats showed that the PEG-Sily@CME@ZIF-8 formulation improved the hepatoprotective effects of silymarin compared to the free compound, helping restore normal antioxidant enzyme levels and cellular function after toxin exposure.
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