Publications by authors named "Yan Y"

In this rapidly evolving era of multimodal generation, diffusion models exhibit impressive generative capabilities, significantly enhancing the realm of creative image synthesis by intricately textual prompts. Yet, their effectiveness is limited in certain niche sectors, like depicting Chinese ancient architecture. This limitation is primarily due to the insufficient data that fails to encompass the unique architectural features and corresponding text information.

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Autophagy plays a dual role in coronavirus infection, facilitating the elimination of either proviral components (virophagy) or antiviral factors such as mitochondria (mitophagy), leading to complex mechanisms of immune evasion. Understanding the mechanisms that govern the switch between the autophagic degradation of deleterious or beneficial substrates in coronavirus infection is crucial for developing precise drug targets to treat virus-induced diseases. However, this switch remains largely unknown.

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To describe the epidemiological characteristics and trends of leukemia incidence in Qidong between 1972 and 2021, and provide guidelines for prevention and control measures and strategies. The cancer registry data was collected and analyzed on leukemia incidence during 1972-2021 in Qidong by sex, age and time. Crude incidence rate (CR), China age-standardized rate (ASRC), world age-standardized rate (ASRW), and average annual change percentage (AAPC) was calculated by Joinpoint software.

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  • A study evaluated the long-term clinical outcomes of percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty (PBMV) in 71 patients with moderate to severe mitral stenosis, all guided by echocardiography at a Chinese hospital from 2016 to 2022.* -
  • The procedure had a success rate of 98.6%, with significant improvements in mitral valve function, reflected by a decrease in the pressure gradient and an increase in valve area postoperatively.* -
  • During an average follow-up of nearly 50 months, most patients had favorable outcomes, though a few experienced new mild to moderate mitral regurgitation and some required further surgical intervention.*
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A two-stage biofilter was built, augmented with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), to enhance the degradation of ortho xylene (o-xylene), and evaluate the feasibility of different PDMS concentrations for improving the removal effect. The results showed that PDMS concentration of 0.50 % significantly enhanced the purification efficiency and mineralization rate of o-xylene to 85(±1)% and 81 %, respectively.

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  • Neonicotinoids (NEOs) are commonly found in global surface waters, but their presence in artificial waterways like the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP) is less understood.
  • A study analyzing water samples from various sections of the SNWDP found varying NEO concentrations, with dry season concentrations typically twice as high as those in rainy seasons, influenced by inputs from natural rivers.
  • While ecological risks from specific NEOs were identified as high in certain areas, overall health assessments suggested that drinking water from the SNWDP is safe, although children face higher exposure risks than adults.
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  • Long-term global gridded population data is essential for understanding population dynamics and assessing disaster exposure, with a new dataset created at 1 km resolution covering 1870 to 2100.
  • This dataset integrates observed, historical, and projected population data, showing a significant S-shaped growth in global population and a notable increase in the number of people living in flood-prone areas.
  • The study highlights diverse spatial and temporal population patterns and provides a valuable resource for analyzing sustainable development challenges over a 200-year period.
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  • Researchers created a new cynomolgus monkey model of Parkinson's disease (PD) by using a virus to enhance α-synuclein levels and injecting a substance into the brain.
  • The model successfully mimicked key features of PD, such as the degeneration of dopamine neurons and the formation of Lewy bodies, which are associated with inflammation in brain cells.
  • This model provides valuable insights into PD mechanisms and could speed up the development of new treatments.
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Despite extensive research on workplace incivility, little attention has been given to its validation in culturally distinct contexts such as China and Pakistan. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the psychometric properties of the workplace incivility scale within these cultural frameworks. Additionally, it seeks to explore the cross-cultural measurement equivalence of the workplace incivility scale between these two diverse settings using a daily diary study design.

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  • Changes in structural-functional (SC-FC) coupling are associated with major depressive disorder (MDD), and a new analysis algorithm is promising for psychiatric research.
  • The study analyzed SC-FC coupling in gray matter of 114 MDD patients compared to 131 healthy controls, revealing that MDD patients had lower coupling in some brain regions and higher in others.
  • The results indicate that altered SC-FC coupling could play a role in MDD and is linked to visual memory problems, with specific correlations to illness duration and cognitive testing scores.
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  • Researchers have identified a specific circular RNA, circDdb1, that plays a significant role in causing skeletal muscle atrophy, which is often linked to aging and various diseases.
  • CircDdb1 levels are significantly increased during muscle atrophy, and adding it artificially leads to more atrophy, whereas its inhibition can prevent muscle loss caused by different factors.
  • The study also finds that circDdb1 regulates protein translation via its interaction with eukaryotic elongation factor 2 (eEF2) and suggests that targeting circDdb1 could serve as a new therapeutic approach to combat muscle atrophy.
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  • The text mentions an update or correction to a previously published article, identified by its DOI number.
  • This implies that there may have been inaccuracies or necessary clarifications in the original publication.
  • The correction emphasizes the importance of accuracy in academic and medical research documentation.
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  • Pregnancy monitoring is crucial for the health of mothers and fetuses, with WHO reporting 287,000 maternal deaths in 2020, sparking a need for more accessible options than traditional hospital visits.
  • Advances in wearable sensors and AI are making home-based, non-invasive health monitoring for pregnant women more feasible and convenient.
  • The review highlights the role of wearable sensors in tracking physiological signals and how AI can enhance early detection and diagnosis, while also addressing ongoing challenges like accuracy and data privacy.
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  • * Researchers explored how different drying methods of GE impact the levels of key pharmacological components, using techniques like HPLC, network pharmacology, and molecular docking.
  • * Findings revealed that steam-lyophilized GE had the highest content of six active compounds, strong antioxidant properties, and significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase, positioning it as a promising treatment option for T2DM.
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Sanghuang as a medicinal fungus in China has a history of more than 2000 years, and is known as the "forest gold". Most notably, the polysaccharides of sp. have attracted widespread attention due to their significant bioactivity in recent years.

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Metastatic colorectal cancer continues to have a high fatality rate, with approximately only 14% of patients surviving more than 5 years. To improve the survival rate of these patients, the development of new therapeutic drugs is a priority. In this study, we investigated the effects of Oroxylin A on the metastasis of human colorectal cancer cells and its potential molecular mechanism.

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Objectives: To estimate the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lower respiratory tract infections (LRIs) stratified by geographic location, and social-demographic status for 21 regions across the world from 1990 to 2019.

Study Design: The analysis utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study, focusing on mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as measures of COPD and LRI burden. Trend analyses using the Joinpoint model were conducted across five socio-demographic index (SDI) quintiles.

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Halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) have emerged as promising materials for various light harvesting applications due to their exceptional optical and electronic properties. However, their inherent instability in water and biological fluids has limited their use as photocatalysts in the aqueous phase. In this study, we present highly water-stable SiO-coated HPNCs as efficient photocatalysts for antimicrobial applications.

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Carbapenem-resistant (CRKP) infections pose a significant threat to human health. Fast and accurate prediction of carbapenem resistance and carbapenemase genotype is critical for guiding antibiotic treatment and reducing mortality rates. In this study, we present a novel method using Al-MOF/TiO@Au cubic heterostructures for the metabolic analysis of intact bacterial cells, enabling rapid diagnosis of CRKP and its carbapenemases genotype.

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  • Chiral film-based sensors can uniquely differentiate enantiomers but face challenges with mass transfer, especially for large biomolecules like proteins.
  • A new method using polystyrene nanospheres to create organized macropores in crystalline chiral metal-organic framework (CMOF) films enhances mass diffusion and access to chiral sites.
  • These macro-microporous CMOF films improve enantioselectivity, detection limits, and linear ranges, providing a significant advancement for chiral sensing applications.
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  • Intercropping can enhance light capture and crop yield on limited farmland, with the effectiveness depending on the arrangement of rows.
  • A field experiment tested various configurations of maize and soybean to analyze how different setups affected light interception and yield, using a model based on solar angle and crop density.
  • The results showed that while more soybean rows increased light interception for lower maize layers, it decreased for upper maize layers, with the best overall yield from a specific row setup (2M4S).
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  • Physician trust is essential for enhancing healthcare relationships and system effectiveness, with limited studies addressing its impact among internal migrants in Chinese megacities, particularly Shanghai.
  • A study of 1,200 internal migrants using cluster analysis and logistic regression identified four assimilation patterns, revealing higher physician trust among first-generation migrants who assimilated classic or integratively, compared to segmented groups.
  • Factors influencing physician trust included education level, income, frequency of physician visits, and self-rated health, suggesting government initiatives should focus on improving cultural adaptability alongside economic support for internal migrants.
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Background: Oxidative stress is a key contributor to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The oxidative balance score (OBS) is an emerging composite assessment tool for dietary and lifestyle oxidative balance. We aimed to explore the association of OBS with CKD prevalence in MetS in this national cross-sectional analysis.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) remains a challenging degenerative joint disease, largely associated with chondrocyte apoptosis during its development. Preserving chondrocytes stands as a promising strategy for OA treatment. Rapamycin (RP) exhibits chondrocyte protection by fostering autophagy.

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Wingless (Wg)/Wnt signaling plays a critical role in both development and adult tissue homeostasis. In the Drosophila larval wing disc epithelium, the orderly delivery of Wg/Wnt to the apical and basal cell surfaces is essential for wing development. Here, we identified Ehbp1 as the switch that dictates the direction of Wg/Wnt polarized intracellular transport: the Adaptor Protein complex 1 (AP-1) delivers Wg/Wnt to the basolateral cell surface, and its sequestration by Ehbp1 redirects Wg/Wnt for apical delivery.

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