Publications by authors named "YJ Ma"

Macrophages have emerged as promising cellular vehicles for the delivery of therapeutic agents to tumor sites. However, the cytotoxicity of therapeutic agents toward the cellular carriers and the effective release of therapeutic agents at the tumor site remain the main challenges faced by macrophage-mediated drug delivery systems. Herein, a near-infrared (NIR)-triggered release of self-accelerating cascade nanoreactor (HCFG) delivered by macrophages (HCFG@R) was developed for synergistic tumor photothermal therapy (PTT)/starvation therapy (ST)/chemodynamic therapy (CDT).

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This paper proposes a hierarchical framework-based solution to address the challenges of vehicle state estimation and lateral stability control in four-wheel independent drive electric vehicles. First, based on a three-degrees-of-freedom four-wheel vehicle model combined with the Magic Formula Tire model (MF-T), a hierarchical estimation method is designed. The upper layer employs the Kalman Filter (KF) and Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to estimate the vertical load of the wheels, while the lower layer utilizes EKF in conjunction with the upper-layer results to further estimate the lateral forces, longitudinal velocity, and lateral velocity, achieving accurate vehicle state estimation.

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The proteasome, an evolutionarily conserved proteolytic complex comprising the 20S core particle and 19S regulatory particles, performs both shared and distinct functions across various tissues and organs. Spermatogenesis, a highly complex developmental process, relies on proteasome activity at multiple stages to regulate protein turnover. In this study, we selected the 20S subunit PSMA1 and 19S regulatory subunit PSMD2 to investigate the potential functions of the proteasome in spermatogenesis.

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Glycolysis provides tumors with abundant nutrients through glucose (Glu) metabolism. As a therapeutic target, precise targeting and effective inhibition of the glycolysis process remains a major challenge in anti-metabolic therapy. In this study, a novel dual-template molecularly imprinted polymer (D-MIP), capable of specifically recognizing glucose transporter member 1 (GLUT1) and hexokinase-2 (HK2) was prepared for anti-glycolytic tumor therapy.

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In the integrated radar and communication system (IRCS), the design of signal that can simultaneously satisfy the radar detection and communication transmission is very important and difficult. Recently, some new properties of a class of solvable chaotic system have been studied for wireless applications, such as low bit error rate (BER) wireless communications and low cost target detection. In this paper, a novel IRCS based on the chaotic signal is proposed, and the performance of proposed scheme is analyzed.

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  • The study aimed to explore how various long-term health conditions (comorbidities) affect motor and psychiatric symptoms in patients showing early signs of Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • 921 participants without PD were analyzed for their health conditions and symptoms, revealing that more comorbidities correlated with increased severity of both motor and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
  • Three patterns of comorbidity were identified, with the cardiometabolic pattern showing the strongest link to worsening symptoms, highlighting the health risks associated with these conditions in prodromal PD stages.
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Background: Arteriovenous shunts below conus medullaris (AVS-BC) are understudied, particularly those associated with spinal dysraphism. This study aimed to refine the classification and management of AVS-BC.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with AVS-BC from two centers over two decades was performed, focusing on clinical presentations, angioarchitecture, and treatment outcomes.

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  • The study investigates the use of the CT generative adversarial networks (CTGANs) algorithm to enhance mandibular reconstruction surgery by creating a reference model based on preoperative imaging data from 27 patients.
  • Researchers analyzed generated images and assessed differences through mean squared error (MSE) and statistical methods to ensure accuracy of the generated models compared to actual surgical results.
  • The application of CTGANs allowed for the development of customized surgical guides for a more precise reconstruction process, with postoperative analyses confirming the effectiveness of the surgical outcomes against the expected models.
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In the era of transcriptomics, the role of epigenetics in the study of cancers in females has gained increasing recognition. This article explores the impact of epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA, on cancers in females, including breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers (1). Our findings suggest that these epigenetic markers not only influence tumor onset, progression, and metastasis but also present novel targets for therapeutic intervention.

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  • Pathogenic bacteria are a major cause of cow mastitis, leading to decreased milk production and financial losses for the animal farming industry.
  • The study explores the combined effects of lactic acid bacteria-cell-free supernatant (LAB-CFS) and baicalin (BAI) in preventing and treating mastitis, showing improved efficacy when used together compared to alone.
  • Results indicate that LAB-CFS and BAI reduce inflammatory markers and bacterial activity, suggesting they could potentially serve as an alternative to antibiotics in treating cow mastitis through the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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  • Air pollution is a significant contributor to stroke-related deaths and health issues, with the study analyzing its global impact from 1990 to 2021.
  • In 2021, there were nearly 2 million deaths and around 45 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributed to air pollution-related strokes, particularly affecting older males in regions like Central Africa.
  • Despite an overall decline in age-standardized rates of stroke deaths, the burden remains high, especially in certain regions, with predictions suggesting a gradual decrease in rates through 2040.
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  • Smart optical materials can change colors and glow in the dark, making them useful for applications like intelligent switches and information security.
  • Researchers created a coordination polymer (CP) using a tetraimidazole derivative and lanthanum-diphosphonate, resulting in a structure that shows a range of dynamic fluorescence and room temperature phosphorescence (RTP).
  • The material's unique properties, including its color-adjustable fluorescence and the ability to switch its RTP, indicate potential uses in optical communications, encryption, and anti-counterfeiting technologies.
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This paper explores the significant role of epigenetics in women's reproductive health, focusing on the impact of environmental factors. It highlights the crucial link between epigenetic modifications-such as DNA methylation and histones post-translational modifications-and reproductive health issues, including infertility and pregnancy complications. The paper reviews the influence of pollutants like PM2.

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  • Zero-dimensional hybrid organic-inorganic bismuth halides, specifically two mixed-cation-phase bismuth chlorides, are being explored as lead-free materials due to their unique properties.
  • These compounds exhibit interesting photoluminescence effects, with one showing dual emissions (blue fluorescence and yellow-green phosphorescence) and the other displaying a wide-band yellow-green emission.
  • Additionally, their structures allow for significant electron transfer and temperature-dependent proton conduction, which can be enhanced by light, indicating potential applications in smart materials.
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Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is prevalent in critical care, with limited treatment options. Certain microRNAs, like miR-542, are highly expressed in ICU-AW patients. This study investigates the regulatory role and mechanisms of miR-542 in ICU-AW and explores the clinical potential of miR-542 inhibitors.

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  • The determination of fatty acids without preliminary chemical changes is difficult but essential for lipidomics in various fields like biology and food science.
  • A new method called dual mode unity solid-phase microextraction (DMU-SPME), used alongside gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID) or mass spectrometry (MS), effectively identifies free fatty acids in real samples with high accuracy.
  • The optimized DMU-SPME method shows excellent sensitivity, reproducibility, and the ability to detect fatty acids ranging from C2 to C22, making it a valuable tool for studying lipid metabolism.
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A zinc-organic hybrid () with multifunctional room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) was synthesized. presents light/force-sensitive RTP properties due to the photochromic behavior from gray to light yellow and the transition from crystalline to amorphous state, respectively. Furthermore, inkless printing and information encryption models were successfully constructed to prove their widespread application prospect.

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Porcine pasteurellosis is an infectious disease caused by Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida), which seriously endangers the healthy development of pig breeding industry. Early detection of disease transmission in animals is a crucial early warning for humans.

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Absent in melanoma 2(AIM2) exacerbates atherosclerosis by inflammasome assembly. However, AIM2-mediated inflammation in diabetic cardiomyopathy remains incompletely understood. Here we investigate the role of AIM2 in high glucose (HG)- and diabetes-induced inflammatory cardiomyopathy.

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Color-tunable room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials possess potential applications in multicolor imaging, multichannel anticounterfeiting, and information encryption. Herein, we synthesized two zero-dimensional cadmium-organic halides, (H-aepy)CdX (referred to as ; X = Cl, Br; aepy = 3-(2-aminoethyl)pyridine), both of which exhibit long-lived excitation wavelength- and time-dependent RTP. Experimental and theoretical results suggest that the multicolor RTP can be ascribed to the coemission of pristine H-aepy ligands and halogen-affected H-aepys, supporting that suitably introducing halogens can be an efficient strategy for constructing multicolor RTP materials.

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Aromatic 1,2,4-diazaphospholes featuring distinct hybrid-mode nitrogen atoms (N(λσ), N(λσ)) and low-valent phosphorus atoms (λσ) exhibited the characteristic of serving as unique hybrid ligands. This study presented a one-pot reaction involving the base-promoted stepwise cyclization of hydrazonoyl chlorides and [BuN][P(SiCl)] to yield 1,2,4-diazaphospholes, providing an effective method for synthesizing such compounds.

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Glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT) is an important enzyme in the folate metabolism pathway, and chemical drugs targeting GARFT have been used in tumor treatments over the past few decades. The development of novel antimetabolism drugs that target GARFT with improved performance and superior activity remains an attractive strategy. Herein, we proposed a targeted double-template molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for enhancing macrophage phagocytosis and synergistic antimetabolic therapy.

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Ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) and thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials provide exciting opportunities for the rational design of persistent luminescence owing to their long-lived excitons. However, conventional rare-earth-based all-inorganic emitters involve high cost and harsh synthesis conditions, and purely organic systems may require complicated synthesis routes and tedious purification. Therefore, it is highly desirable to develop a cost-effective and easily manufacturable method for achieving color-tunable RTP-TADF with a long afterglow.

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Background: We explored the effects of two formulas, extensively hydrolyzed formula (EHF) and amino acid-based formula (AAF), on the gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in infants with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES).

Methods: Fecal samples of thirty infants with bloody diarrhea receiving EHF or AAF feeding were collected at enrollment, diagnosis of FPIES, and four weeks after diagnosis. The gut microbiota and SCFAs were analyzed using 16 S rRNA gene sequencing and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, respectively.

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