Publications by authors named "Zhen W"

As the application of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) continues to expand, its stability and safety issues are receiving more and more attention, especially the interference problem. Interference reduces the signal reception quality of ground terminals and may even lead to the paralysis of GNSS function in severe cases. In recent years, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites have been highly emphasized for their unique advantages in GNSS interference detection, and related commercial and academic activities have increased rapidly.

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Background: The current study aims to elucidate the key molecular mechanisms linked to endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) in the pathogenesis of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) and offer innovative therapeutic targets for SIC.

Methods: The study downloaded dataset GSE79962 from the Gene Expression Omnibus database and acquired the ERS-related gene set from GeneCards. It utilized weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and conducted differential expression analysis to identify key modules and genes associated with SIC.

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Mutations in the CsEMS1 gene result in male sterility and reduced wart number and density. Male sterility and fruit wart formation are two significant agronomic characteristics in cucumber (Cucumis sativus), yet knowledge of our underlying genetics is limited. In this study, we identified an EMS-induced male sterility and few small warts mutant (msfsw).

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  • Graphitic phase carbon nitride (g-CN) shows potential as a photocatalyst for reducing atmospheric CO2, although its intrinsic properties still need improvement.
  • K-B co-doped carbon nitride (KBCN) has been studied using Density Functional Theory (DFT), revealing that doping enhances charge migration and separates charges effectively, resulting in improved catalytic performance.
  • The reaction pathway and Gibbs free energy analysis show that KBCN increases CO reduction efficiency by shifting the rate-determining step and significantly lowering the energy barrier, indicating that KBCN outperforms traditional CN in catalytic activity.
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Precise prediction of reactivity and accurately identifying the types of reaction complexes are prerequisites for delineating the microscopic mechanisms of ion-molecule reactions, which remain unclear for reactions involving α-nucleophilic reagents. Here, we investigate the potential energy surface of the multiatomic reactions XO (X = F, *Cl, Br, I) + CHCHCl to elucidate the optimal descriptors for reaction reactivity and the origin of halogen bond/hydrogen bond compounds. Through analyzing the orbital composition and the relationship of energy barriers with the proton affinity and nucleophilic index, the local nucleophilic index is ultimately determined to be the optimal descriptor for predicting the reactivity of the reactions with α-nucleophilic reagents.

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Concurrent localized radiotherapy and systemic chemotherapy are standards of care for many cancers, but these treatment regimens cause severe adverse effects in many patients. Herein, we report the design of a mixed-ligand nanoscale metal-organic framework (nMOF) with the ability to simultaneously enhance radiotherapeutic effects and trigger the release of a potent chemotherapeutic under X-ray irradiation. We synthesized a new functional quaterphenyl dicarboxylate ligand conjugated with SN38 (HQP-SN) via a hydroxyl radical-responsive covalent linkage.

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A range of advanced nanovaccines (NV) combined with immunotherapies has recently emerged for treating malignant tumors and has demonstrated promising tumor-suppressive effects. Nevertheless, their effectiveness is often limited by immunosuppression within the tumor microenvironment. To overcome this challenge, new approaches for NV development are required to improve antigen cross-presentation and to remodel the tumor microenvironment.

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The prototypical E2 elimination and S2 substitution reactions between microsolvated fluoride and ethyl bromide show unexpected dynamic behaviors in mechanistic evolution driven by solvation and collision activation. Considering the steric effects, the gas-phase selectivity favors an E2 pathway barely dependent on collision energies. Remarkably, base solvation steers the reaction in an effective way toward substitution at a near-thermal energy, whereas the governing high-energy events retain elimination.

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  • The STING protein is important for boosting the immune response against tumors, but existing synthetic STING activators like MSA-2 don’t work optimally in sustaining that response.
  • The study introduces MOF/MSA-2, a new nano-framework that combines MSA-2 with a metal-organic framework to enhance cancer treatment by improving X-ray radiation effects and immune stimulation in tumors.
  • By using MOF/MSA-2 alongside low-dose X-ray treatment, researchers achieved strong STING activation, leading to significant tumor shrinkage, and also found that it works effectively with immune checkpoint inhibitors to tackle both local and distant tumors.
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Superhydrophobic separation membranes are considered to be one of the most promising technologies for oil-water separation. However, the plastic waste generated from discarded membranes poses a challenge to the preparation of degraded superhydrophobic separation membranes for achieving eco-friendly separation. In this study, superhydrophobic poly(lactic acid) (PLA) membranes were fabricated using a non-solvent induced phase separation method assisted by l-cysteine modified carbon dots (Cys-CDs).

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Exploring the spatiotemporal differentiation of the carbon budget and clarifying the zoning of carbon compensation based on the perspective of the main function-oriented zones is of great significance for promoting regional low-carbon development and achieving the "dual carbon" goal. This study was conducted using 550 counties in the Yellow River Basin as the basic unit, and based on the concentration index to examine the spatial distribution characteristics of carbon emissions and carbon absorptions in the main function-oriented zones of the Yellow River Basin, a four-dimensional benchmark framework for carbon compensation zoning was constructed by total scale, economic contribution, ecological carrying capacity, and land development intensity. The SOM-K-means algorithm was used to establish a differentiated carbon compensation zoning scheme.

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Aim: To identify optimally therapeutic exercise interventions for improving motor ability among patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), we conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials comparing different exercise regimens.

Methods: Relevant RCTs were retrieved by searching PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, CINAHL, CBM, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan fang, VIP, and other databases from inception to July 9, 2023 is available in English as the primary language. Exercise outcomes as measured by Movement Disorder Society- Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III (MDS-UPDRS-III) score change were evaluated and ranked using STATA software version 18.

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We analyze the role of the energy flow coefficient in beam shifts and develop the theory of the angle spectrum method to calculate the beam shifts of polarized beam reflection and transmission. By applying the self-consistency between the law of conservation of momentum and the angular Goos-Hänchen (GH) shift, we prove the necessity of the correcting energy flow coefficient of the transmitted light fields. For the air-glass interface, we find that the influence of the energy flow coefficient on the angular GH shift is very pronounced in the case of close grazing.

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The efficacy of radiotherapy (RT) is limited by inefficient X-ray absorption and reactive oxygen species generation, upregulation of immunosuppressive factors, and a reducing tumor microenvironment (TME). Here, the design of a mitochondria-targeted and digitonin (Dig)-loaded nanoscale metal-organic framework, Th-Ir-DBB/Dig, is reported to overcome these limitations and elicit strong antitumor effects upon low-dose X-ray irradiation. Built from ThO(OH) secondary building units (SBUs) and photosensitizing Ir(DBB)(ppy) (Ir-DBB, DBB = 4,4'-di(4-benzoato)-2,2'-bipyridine; ppy = 2-phenylpyridine) ligands, Th-Ir-DBB exhibits strong RT-radiodynamic therapy (RDT) effects via potent radiosensitization with high-Z SBUs for hydroxyl radical generation and efficient excitation of Ir-DBB ligands for singlet oxygen production.

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Heat stress (HS) poses a significant challenge to plant survival, necessitating sophisticated molecular mechanisms to maintain cellular homeostasis. Here, we identify SICKLE (SIC) as a key modulator of HS responses in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). SIC is required for the sequestration of RNA DEBRANCHING ENZYME 1 (DBR1), a rate-limiting enzyme of lariat intronic RNA (lariRNA) decay, into stress granules (SGs).

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Hypersensitive response-programmed cell death (HR-PCD) regulated by Ca signal is considered the major regulator of resistance against Puccinia triticina (Pt.) infection in wheat. In this study, the bread wheat variety Thatcher and its near-isogenic line with the leaf rust resistance locus Lr26 were infected with the Pt.

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The modulation recognition technology for acoustic signals holds significant research importance in signal demodulation and communication signal reconnaissance, serving as a crucial component and key aspect. This paper investigates the modulation recognition technology for acoustic signals (< 20 kHz) from the perspectives of signal preprocessing and feature extraction. Firstly, it selects seven modulation signals 2ASK, 4ASK, 2FSK, 4FSK, 2PSK, 4PSK, and OFDM as recognition targets and systematically compares the effectiveness of four different endpoint detection algorithms in modulation signal recognition.

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Cholesterol is an essential membrane component, and the metabolites from cholesterol play important biological functions to intricately support cancer progression and dampen immune responses. Preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the role of cholesterol metabolism regulation on inhibiting tumor growth, remodeling the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), and enhancing anti-tumor immunity. In this minireview, we discuss complex cholesterol metabolism in tumors, its important role in cancer progression, and its influences on immune cells in the TME.

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  • Bloodstream infections from HSV-1 and HSV-2 can have severe consequences, especially in newborns and immunocompromised individuals, highlighting the need for swift and accurate diagnostics.
  • Current diagnostics are limited due to a lack of FDA-approved tests for detecting HSV in blood, as well as uncertainty regarding the best sample type to use.
  • This study found that using serum samples for the modified Simplexa assay significantly outperforms whole blood in detecting HSV, demonstrating 100% positive agreement for detecting both HSV-1 and HSV-2, making serum a preferable option for rapid diagnosis.
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  • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is challenging to treat due to its aggressive behavior and few effective options, prompting investigation into the compound morusin, found in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The study identifies 117 potential targets for morusin’s anti-cancer effects, with 8 key targets linked to NPC's aggressive growth, including various proteins and signaling pathways.
  • Research findings reveal that morusin significantly reduces NPC growth by interacting with these critical targets, providing insights for developing new treatments for this cancer type.
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The ClC-3 chloride/proton exchanger is both physiologically and pathologically critical, as it is potentiated by ATP to detect metabolic energy level and point mutations in ClC-3 lead to severe neurodegenerative diseases in human. However, why this exchanger is differentially modulated by ATP, ADP or AMP and how mutations caused gain-of-function remains largely unknow. Here we determine the high-resolution structures of dimeric wildtype ClC-3 in the apo state and in complex with ATP, ADP and AMP, and the disease-causing I607T mutant in the apo and ATP-bounded state by cryo-electron microscopy.

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  • The study aimed to assess how ganciclovir combined with recombinant human interferon affects the clinical outcomes and immune functions in children with infectious mononucleosis (IM).
  • It involved a retrospective analysis of 120 hospitalized children, divided into a control group receiving ganciclovir alone and a study group receiving ganciclovir with interferon.
  • Results showed that the study group experienced faster recovery of symptoms, lower inflammatory cytokine levels, and improved T-lymphocyte profiles, indicating a beneficial effect of the combined treatment without significant side effects.
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Background: Accurate estimation of reference crop evapotranspiration (ET) is crucial for farmland hydrology, crop water requirements, and precision irrigation decisions. The Penman-Monteith (PM) model has high accuracy in estimating ET, but it requires many uncommon meteorological data inputs. Therefore, an ideal method is needed that minimizes the number of input data variables without compromising estimation accuracy.

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Background: The Haihe Plain plays an important role in wheat production and food security in China and has experienced continuous cultivar replacement since the 1950s.This study assessed the evolution of the yield and grain-filling characteristics of the main winter wheat cultivars in the Haihe Plain over the last seven decades (1950s to date).

Methods: Cultivar characterization indicated that the increase in yield was negatively affected by spike number and positively affected by the number of kernels per spike before the 2000s and kernel weight after the 2000s.

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