Publications by authors named "Z L Zhi"

Purpose: Research suggests that insulin resistance (IR) is associated with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and depression. The use of insulin-based IR assessments is complicated. Therefore, we explored the relationship between four non-insulin-based IR indices and post-stroke depression (PSD).

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  • A hydrogen spillover-based binary (HSBB) system is gaining attention for improving alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) by enhancing the spillover process.
  • The innovation involves anchoring nano-Ru onto oxygen vacancy-rich amorphous/crystal ZrO, which helps water molecules break down into protons that generate hydrogen.
  • The unique structure increases hydrogen adsorption/desorption rates, reduces work function for better electron transfer, and results in impressive performance metrics, outperforming commercial Pt/C catalysts.
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Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder with increasing prevalence and poor control rates, leading to adverse events. Prognostic nutritional value (PNI) has been identified as a protective factor in DM, but its role in uncontrolled DM remains unclear.

Methods: This study based on the representative cohort of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2005 to 2018.

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The emergence of multiple drug-resistant bacteria poses critical health threats worldwide. It is urgently needed to develop potent and safe antibacterial agents with novel bactericidal mechanisms to treat these infections. In this study, magnolol was identified as a potential bacterial cell division inhibitor by a cell-based screening approach.

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Free-caged rearing modes, which prioritize animal welfare, are believed to enhance the quality of animal products. The impact of rearing modes on meat quality may play a key role in the superior quality of local chicken breeds. This study analyzed the cecal contents of free-range and caged black-bone chickens at different ages using metagenomic and metabolomic sequencing.

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