Publications by authors named "YanFeng Chen"

In the severe situation of the abuse of antibiotics and the continuous emergence of drug-resistant strains, searching for new antibacterial agents is an urgent need. In this study, after exposing to oxymatrine which is non-toxic, no residue and easily soluble in water, its antibacterial ability and action mechanism were investigated. The results showed oxymatrine had antibacterial property against the tested strains, and it changed the completeness of bacterial cytomembrane and cell wall, induced apoptosis in bacterial cells, blocked the process of cell cycle and suppressed bacterial DNA and protein biosynthesis, suggesting it was a promising antibacterial agent for the prophylaxis and therapy of human and animal diseases resulted from .

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Transition metal oxides are promising candidates in the field of thermoelectricity, which can convert heat and electricity into each other and realize the efficient utilization of waste energy. For the figure of merit = σ/(κ + κ), a lower thermal conductivity is desired for an enhanced , and cation doping is an appropriate way to regulate the thermal transport properties. However, because , σ, and κ are strongly coupled with each other, cation doping for one parameter modification can generate compensation with others, making regulation more difficult.

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Estimating the direction of arrival (DOA) under real-world conditions poses a significant challenge, as reverberations can lead to erroneous information. We note that the direct-path component and the reverberant components of sound exhibit distinct polarization states within the acoustic particle velocity field. Based on this observation, we propose and experimentally verify a method for localizing multiple sources in reverberant environments using a single acoustic vector sensor (AVS).

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Marek's disease virus (MDV) is an oncogenic alphaherpesvirus that infects poultry and causes fatal lymphomas in infected chickens. Notably, the mdv1-miR-M7-5p, a pivotal oncomiR encoded by MDV, is closely associated with viral replication and latency. Here, mdv1-miR-M7-5p was transfected into the chicken lymphoma cell line MSB1, which resulted in the inhibition of lymphoma cell apoptosis and an increase in lymphoma cell proliferation and migration.

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Precisely engineered gigahertz surface acoustic wave (SAW) trapping enables diverse and controllable interconnections with various quantum systems, which are crucial to unlocking the full potential of phonons. The topological rainbow based on synthetic dimension presents a promising avenue for facile and precise localization of SAWs. In this study, we successfully developed a monolithic gigahertz SAW topological rainbow by utilizing a nanoscale translational deformation as a synthetic dimension.

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Wood particle boards are massively used in construction and household products. But they often raise health and environmental concerns because of the formaldehyde-based adhesives. More sustainable and high-strength particle boards are developed on a bio-based materials or their derivatives.

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Background: To investigate the impact of the number of positive lymph nodes (PLNs) on long-term survival and pathological nodal stage in patients with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC).

Materials And Methods: Newly diagnosed and nonmetastatic adult patients with OTSCC who underwent curative resection were identified between January 2010 and December 2020. External validation was performed via the SEER registry.

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The discovery of quantum spin Hall effect characterized by the first spin-Chern numbers in 2D systems has significantly advanced topological materials. To explore its 4D counterpart is of fundamental importance, but so far remains elusive in experiments. Here, we realize a topological phononic fiber protected by the second spin-Chern number in a 4D manifold, using a 3D geometric structure combined with a 1D rotational parameter space.

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  • Spin angular momentum (SAM) and orbital angular momentum (OAM) are two main characteristics of waves, where SAM relates to polarization and OAM relates to the spatial shape of the wavefronts.
  • The study demonstrates that SAM and OAM can work together through the use of p-orbitals to create a synchronized system that evolves cyclically, which can be visualized as a Möbius strip.
  • An experimental setup using an acoustic cavity array imitates the properties of p-orbitals to show a new effect called the spin-orbital-Hall effect, underscoring potential applications in technologies like trapping, coding, and communications.
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  • Precise control over microwave-frequency acoustic waves opens up new possibilities in fields like quantum acoustics and spin mechanics.
  • Conventional microwave acoustic resonators are limited by fabrication defects, but acoustic high-order topological insulators offer increased robustness and localization for better resonator performance.
  • This research introduces on-chip acoustic higher-order topological insulators operating at 700-750 MHz using advanced lithium niobate nanomechanical metamaterials, showcasing the potential for practical applications in topological acoustics.
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  • Pancreatitis is increasingly recognized as a public health issue among children and adolescents, but there is limited data on its impact, prompting a study to assess its trends over the past 30 years.
  • Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database revealed that while the prevalence and incidence of pancreatitis have risen, mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rates have decreased; children under 5 and adolescents face the highest risks.
  • The research highlights a significant rise in pancreatitis cases globally, particularly in low socio-demographic index regions, indicating an urgent need for improved healthcare resources and interventions.
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  • Two-dimensional (2D) Dion-Jacobson phase perovskites show better thermal stability than traditional three-dimensional ones, but how they conduct heat is not well understood.* -
  • Researchers used time-domain thermoreflectance to measure the thermal conductivities of (PDA)(FA)n PbnI films, finding very low conductivities that fluctuate based on the value of 'n', with the lowest occurring at n=2.* -
  • The study reveals that the orientation of grain affects thermal conductivity, with transitions from horizontal to vertical alignment as 'n' increases, and phonon velocity is key to this process, offering insights for improved thermal management in devices.*
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Dysphagia is the most common serious complication after stroke, with an incidence of about 37-78%, which seriously affects the independence of patients in daily life and clinical recovery. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), as a non-invasive neuromodulation technique, is an emerging option for post-stroke dysphagia. Theta burst stimulation (TBS) is a new mode of transcranial magnetic stimulation that simulates the frequency of pulses released in the hippocampus.

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Although metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have demonstrated remarkable external quantum efficiencies (EQEs) in red and green light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the blue ones confront efficiency and stability problems due to the high defect density in the perovskite films. Large amounts of defect passivation strategies are successfully developed to improve the device performance. Nevertheless, the influence of the molecular configuration of the passivators on the perovskite crystallization process has not been comprehensively investigated so far.

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Background: Massive hemoptysis is characterized by its life-threatening nature, potentially leading to airway obstruction and asphyxia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of combining endobronchial tamponade with bronchial artery embolization (BAE) in the treatment of massive hemoptysis.

Methods: Between March 2018 and March 2022, a total of 67 patients with massive hemoptysis who underwent BAE were divided into two groups: the combination group (n = 26) and the BAE group (n = 41).

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Objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated that obesity may impact the efficacy of anti-PD1 therapy, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, our objective was to determine the prognostic value of obesity in patients with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) treated with pembrolizumab and establish a subtype based on fatty acid metabolism-related genes (FAMRGs) for immunotherapy.

Materials And Methods: We enrolled a total of 56 patients with OTSCC who underwent neoadjuvant anti-PD1 therapy.

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  • - Non-Abelian topological phases (NATPs) possess unique properties compared to traditional Abelian phases, but they are more complicated to manipulate, especially in classical wave systems.
  • - This study introduces innovative braiding couplings between triple-component acoustic dipoles, enabling the creation of NATPs in a one-dimensional, time-reversal invariant Hermitian framework.
  • - The research presents a comprehensive phase diagram for NATPs, detailing distinct non-Abelian phases and showcasing their unique properties through various endpoint states, potentially leading to new acoustic technologies.
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The stability issue of Sn-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is expected to be resolved by involving a two-dimensional (2D) layered structure. However, Sn-based 2D PSCs, especially Dion-Jacobson (DJ)-phase ones with potentially good stability, have rarely been reported. Herein, superior DJ-phase Sn 2D perovskites with 3-aminobenzylamine (3ABA) or 4-aminobenzylamine (4ABA) π-conjugated short-chain ligands are reported to fabricate efficient 2D lead-free PSCs.

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Objective: To observe the efficacy of Guiqi Erxian granule on chemotherapy-related fatigue in patients with lung cancer treated with chemotherapy.

Methods: A total of 76 lung cancer patients with chemotherapy-related fatigue as the main symptom from January 2017 to May 2018 were enrolled and randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group, n = 38/group. The patients in the control group received chemotherapy and basic treatment.

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The mapping of long-wavelength phonons is important to understand and manipulate the thermal transport in multilayered structures, but it remains a long-standing challenge due to the collective behaviors of phonons. In this study, an experimental demonstration of mapping the long-wavelength phonons in an alloyed AlGaAs/AlGaAs superlattice system is reported. Multiple strategies to filter out the short- to mid-wavelength phonons are used.

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Gradual pollen presentation is a plant reproductive mechanism to improve pollination efficiency and accuracy and promote outcrossing. 'Bluecrop' has a typical gradual pollen presentation mechanism. 'Bluecrop' exhibits an inverted bell-shaped flower with a white coloration.

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In order to safeguard the surface structures from mining damage while optimizing the liberation of coal resources under the dense surface buildings of the Cedi River coal mine. Considering that the analysis of the structure and type of surface buildings and the geological mining conditions of the mine, a wide strip mining design with a retention width of 70 m and a mining width of 50 m was finally determined by using the pressure arch theory and Wilson's theory, combined with the actual layout of working faces 51,002, 51,004 and 51,006 at the site.The strip mining design is verified by probability integral method and FLAC numerical simulation calculation respectively, The findings indicate that the highest value of earth surface subsidence created by the mining of the wide strip is 210 mm, the surface horizontal deformation value is 1.

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During the synthesis of deep-blue perovskite quantum dots (PQDs), they generally emerge as a two-dimensional byproduct with poor yield and low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) due to amine ligand enrichment-induced abundant surface defects. Herein, we provide a colloidal synthesis method to prepare deep-blue CsPbBr PQDs in a green nontoxic solvent via strategic Z-type ligand engineering. Z-type ligands of zinc octanoate enable the formation of robust coordination bonds with surface bromide ions of PQDs, maintaining acid-base equilibrium and reducing excess amine enrichment on the PQDs surface.

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Benthic freshwater cyanobacteria have the potential to produce toxins. Compared with more extensively studied plankton species, little is known about the impact of harmful benthic cyanobacteria on aquatic organisms. As demersal fish are usually in direct contact with benthic cyanobacteria, it is important to understand their interactive effects.

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