Publications by authors named "YuePing Li"

Background: Small fetuses include constitutional small for gestational age (SGA) and fetal growth-restricted (FGR) fetuses. Various adverse intrauterine environments can lead to FGR which has higher risk of abnormal perinatal outcome. The fetal heart is very sensitive to the effects of a negative intrauterine environment.

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Background: Previous studies have documented the impact of intergenerational contact on cognitive function in Chinese adults, however, few have focused on the possible mediating pathways. This study aimed to test a hypothetical model in which functional disability and depressive symptoms mediate the association between intergenerational contact and cognitive function.

Methods: This longitudinal study included data of 3666 participants aged 45 years or older (mean age: 60.

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  • The study aimed to identify factors that influence proactive health behaviors in older adults who are pre-frail, using qualitative interviews with 20 participants in a geriatric unit in Guangzhou, China.
  • Researchers analyzed the interview data through both deductive and inductive content analysis, focusing on beliefs and attitudes related to health behavior.
  • Key findings included six themes such as positive attitudes toward health behaviors, influence of family dynamics, and the need for greater health awareness, which will support the creation of a psychometric scale to measure these behaviors in the future.*
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Background: Skin photoaging induced by ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation manifests as skin roughness, desquamation, pigmentation, and wrinkle formation. Current treatments, such as sunscreen, hormones, and antioxidants, have limitations and side effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine Hibisci Mutabilis Folium (HMF), or Mu-Fu-Rong-Ye in Chinese name, refers to the dried leaves of the plant L.

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Background: The number of chronic diseases has been associated with changes in depressive symptoms over time among middle-aged and older adults. This study aimed to explore the association between the number of chronic diseases and trajectories of depressive symptoms and the role of age in this association.

Methods: A total of 12,974 middle-aged and older Chinese adults (≥ 45 years) participated in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in waves 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2020.

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Unlabelled: Although the Omicron variant has been associated with greater transmissibility and tropism of the upper respiratory tract, the clinical and pathogenic features of patients infected with the Omicron variant during an outbreak in China have been unclear. Adults with COVID-19 were retrospectively enrolled from seven medical centers in Guangzhou, China, and clinical information and specimens ( BALF, sputum, and throat swabs) from participants were collected. Conventional detection methods, metagenomics next-generation sequencing (mNGS), and other methods were used to detect pathogens in lower respiratory tract samples.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with age. A wealth of evidence indicates that the amyloid β (Aβ) aggregates result from dyshomeostasis between Aβ production and clearance, which plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of AD. Consequently, therapies targeting Aβ reduction represent a promising strategy for AD intervention.

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The anti- infection (CDI) drug fidaxomicin is a natural polyketide metabolite mainly produced by , such as , , and . In the present study, we employed a stepwise strategy by combining heterologous expression, chassis construction, promoter engineering, activator and transporters overexpression, and optimization of fermentation media for high-level production of fidaxomicin. The maximum yield of 384 mg/L fidaxomicin was achieved with engineered D7-VHb in 5 L-tank bioreactor, and it was approximately 15-fold higher than the native strain YP-1 with higher strain stability and growth rate.

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Unlabelled: Clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME) is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. Previous studies have reported more than 50 CME accessory proteins; however, the mechanism driving the invagination of clathrin-coated pits (CCPs) remains elusive. Quantitative live cell imaging reveals that CCDC32, a poorly characterized endocytic accessory protein, regulates CCP stabilization and is required for efficient CCP invagination.

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Efforts on bladder cancer treatment have been shifting from extensive surgery to organ preservation in the past decade. To this end, we herein develop a multifunctional nanoagent for bladder cancer downstaging and bladder-preserving therapy by integrating mucosa penetration, reduced off-target effects, and internal irradiation therapy into a nanodrug. Specifically, an iron oxide nanoparticle was used as a carrier that was coated with hyaluronic acid (HA) for facilitating mucosa penetration.

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Background: The general sluggish clearance kinetics of functional inorganic nanoparticles tend to raise potential biosafety concerns for in vivo applications. Renal clearance is a possible elimination pathway for functional inorganic nanoparticles delivered through intravenous injection, but largely depending on the surface physical chemical properties of a given particle apart from its size and shape.

Results: In this study, three small-molecule ligands that bear a diphosphonate (DP) group, but different terminal groups on the other side, i.

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Post-translational modifications (PTMs) have emerged as pivotal regulators of the development of cancers, including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Here, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of PTM-related genetic variants associated with ESCC risk using large-scale genome-wide and exome-wide association datasets. We observed significant enrichment of PTM-related variants in the ESCC risk loci and identified five variants that were significantly associated with ESCC risk.

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Introduction and importance: Ectopic pancreas is not uncommon, but ileocecal intussusception caused by ectopic pancreas is extremely rare. Thus far, only approximately 10 cases have been reported. Case presentation: Herein, we report a 47-year-old male who presented with abdominal distension and discomfort without apparent cause, accompanied by nausea but no vomiting or other symptoms.

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Identifying high-risk factors (heavy metals (HMs) and pollution sources) by coupling receptor models and health risk assessment model (HRA) is a novel approach within the field of risk assessment. However, this coupled model ignores the contribution of spatial differentiation to high-risk factors, resulting in the assessment being subjective. Taking Dongting Plain (DTP) as an example, a coupling framework by jointly using the positive matrix factorization model (PMF), HRA, Monte Carlo simulation, and geo-detector was developed, aiming to identify high-risk factors in groundwater, and further explore key environmental variables influencing the spatial heterogeneity of high-risk factors.

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  • The Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads easily but usually causes milder illness than other variants, and researchers wanted to see how it relates to sepsis in hospitalized patients.
  • In a study of 299 hospitalized adults in China, they checked for sepsis using the Sepsis 3.0 definition and looked at how it affected patients' health and need for intensive care.
  • They found that 64% of patients had sepsis, with a higher number of serious cases among older men and those with other health problems, showing that Omicron can still lead to serious complications.
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Aim: The purpose of this study is to examine the design and implementation of a high-fidelity simulation training course for medical and nursing collaboration, based on the Fink integrated course design model. Additionally, the study aims to validate the teaching effectiveness of the course.

Background: Previous empirical studies have highlighted the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare education in institutional teaching and hospital training.

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The purpose of this study was to reduce the length of stay (LOS) for patients stranded in the emergency department (ED) of a Grade III A hospital in China, and to improve patient flow and increase bed capacity. We utilized a pre-/postintervention design and employed the Six Sigma methodology, which is based on the DMAIC cycle (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control), to evaluate and improve the existing process. Data from 18,631 patients who were stranded in the ED were collected and analyzed.

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Thrombosis represents the leading cause of death and disability upon major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Numerous pathological conditions such as COVID-19 and metabolic disorders can lead to a heightened thrombotic risk; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Our study illustrates that 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC), a branched-chain acylcarnitine, is accumulated in patients with COVID-19 and in patients with MACEs.

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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) stands as a highly lethal malignancy characterized by pronounced recurrence and metastasis, resulting in a bleak 5-year survival rate. Despite extensive investigations, encompassing genome-wide association studies, the identification of robust prognostic markers has remained elusive. In this study, leveraging four independent data sets comprising 404 ESCC patients, we conducted a systematic analysis to unveil pivotal genes influencing overall survival.

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  • Tumors like esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) are made up of diverse cancer cell populations that vary in traits and behaviors.
  • Using single-cell technologies and the Scissor algorithm, researchers identified a specific aggressive subpopulation of cells linked to elevated expression of genes tied to tumor development and progression, especially POSTN.
  • The study found that a genetic variant (rs1028728) associated with POSTN significantly increased the risk of developing ESCC, highlighting POSTN's role as a key marker in understanding the aggressive nature of this cancer and suggesting avenues for prevention and intervention strategies.
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Objective: Evidence on the individual and combined relationship of physical activity (PA) and fish oil supplement use on the incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD) risk remains lacking.

Materials And Methods: This UK population-based prospective cohort study, involving 385,275 UK Biobank participants, collected PA and fish oil supplement data via touchscreen questionnaires. Using Cox proportional hazards models and restricted cubic splines to examined the associations between use of fish oil supplements, PA and PD risk.

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Background: Risk assessment of vascular thrombosis in SLE patients with the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) remains a challenge. The adjusted global antiphospholipid syndrome score (aGAPSS) has been validated and used to predict aPL-related thrombosis in SLE patients in some countries. Relevant data of aGAPSS in thrombotic evaluation in SLE population from China has not been reported.

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  • Leritrelvir is a new drug designed to inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 main protease and has shown similar antiviral effects against various COVID-19 variants compared to nirmatrelvir.
  • A phase 3 clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness and safety of leritrelvir monotherapy in adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, utilizing a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design across 29 sites in China.
  • Results indicated that patients receiving leritrelvir experienced significantly faster clinical recovery compared to those on placebo, highlighting its potential as an effective treatment option for early COVID-19 cases.
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Introduction: COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, with an increasing number of individuals experiencing reinfection after recovering from their primary infection. However, the nature and progression of this infection remain poorly understood. We aimed to investigate the immune response, severity and outcomes of Omicron BA.

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