Publications by authors named "Zhi Yong Pan"

The food system is an important source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the carbon footprint analysis of food consumption under the dual carbon background is of great significance for the sustainable development of the food system. To reveal the differences in food consumption patterns and carbon footprints between urban and rural residents in China, the life cycle carbon emission coefficient method was used to measure the direct carbon emissions of food consumption by urban and rural residents in China from 2000 to 2021. From the perspective of carbon footprint composition, the following main conclusions were drawn: ① The structure of food consumption among residents in China shifted from predominantly plant-based to a balanced consumption of both plant- and animal-based foods, reducing the disparity in various food consumption quantities between urban and rural residents.

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Respiratory infections are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Rapid and accurate detection of pathogens is crucial for timely treatment. This study established a detection method based on multiplex PCR combined with capillary electrophoresis, capable of simultaneously detecting 28 common respiratory pathogens.

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Zhongfeng Xingnao Decoction(ZFXN) has been utilized for treating intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH) in China, while the pharmacological mechanism of ZFXN remains unclear. Exploring the pharmacological roles of ZFXN is critical for guiding the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. In this study, a rat model of ICH was constructed by injection of Ⅶ collagenase in the right caudate nucleus.

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Exploring the level of intraspecific diversity in taxa experienced radiation is helpful to understanding speciation and biodiversity assembly. section sensu lato encompasses more than 180 species and occupies more a half of species in the genus. In this study, we collected samples across the range of three species (, and ) in section s.

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Objective: This study aimed to determine the utility of a radiomic nomogram combined with clinical imaging and radiomic features based on MRI for the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer.

Methods: Multi-parametric MRI images of 136 breast cancer patients were retrospectively analyzed, 95 cases were stratified into the training cohort, and 41 cases were selected for the test group. According to the pathological molecular typing, the patients were divided into 23 cases of triple-negative breast cancer and 113 cases of non-triple-negative breast cancer.

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  • Cold weather and bacterial diseases, like Huanglongbing and citrus canker, are big problems for citrus trees.
  • Scientists found different proteins called CBLs and CIPKs in two types of citrus trees to see how they help the trees react to cold and these diseases.
  • They discovered that certain combinations of these proteins work together to make the trees stronger against cold and infections, and they even tested a special protein that helped other plants survive cold better.
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High immune-cell infiltration in glioblastomas (GBMs) leads to immunotherapy resistance. Emerging evidence has shown that zinc finger Asp-His-His-Cyc-type (ZDHHC) palmitoyl transferases participate in regulating tumor progression and the immune microenvironment. In the present study, a large cohort of patients with gliomas from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Rembrandt databases was included to perform omics analysis of ZDHHCs in gliomas.

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  • Neuronal activity relies on energy sources like glucose and lactate, with lactate being provided by astrocytes, but understanding how inflammation affects this process in neurons remains unclear.
  • Researchers simulated chronic low-grade inflammation by activating microglia and observed that while inflammation decreased lactate in neurons and increased it in astrocytes in isolated cultures, co-cultured systems showed the opposite effect.
  • The study suggests that chronic inflammation enhances lactate supply to neurons via an astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle but hinders the neurons' ability to use lactate effectively, impacting energy production and neuronal structure.
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Grafting is a technique that provides a substantial way to enhance nutrient utilization thereby improves plant growth and yield quality. Although it is commonly practised in horticultural crops, the impact of scion-rootstock interaction on nutrient distribution is still unclear. Here, 'Newhall' navel orange plants grafted on Trifoliate orange (T) as the original rootstock were inarched with trifoliate orange (N/Tt combination) or carrizo citrange (N/Tc combination) rootstock seedlings.

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Background: West Africa has witnessed the unprecedented outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). The Ebola virus (EBOV) can cause Ebola hemorrhagic fever, which is documented as the most deadly viral hemorrhagic fever in the world. RT-PCR had been suggested to be employed in the detection of Ebola virus; however, this method has high requirements for laboratory equipment and takes a long time to determine Ebola infection.

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  • The Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV is a fast, automated tool designed for detecting influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) through nucleic acid amplification.
  • A study assessed the accuracy of this tool by analyzing data from various medical databases and applying diagnostic accuracy guidelines.
  • Results showed high sensitivity (97% for influenza A, 98% for influenza B, and 96% for RSV) and high specificity (97% for influenza A, 100% for influenza B, and 100% for RSV), making it a reliable option compared to other RT-PCR methods.
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Purpose: Cranioplasty (CP) after decompressive craniectomy (DC) is routinely performed for reconstructive purposes and improves rehabilitation. However, the optimal timing of CP remains controversial. This study aimed to assess differences in clinical outcomes following different timings of CP in patients with traumatic brain injury.

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Background: (CT) and (NG) are widely spread across the world. Asymptomatic or inconspicuous CT/NG infections are difficult to diagnose and treat. Traditional methods have the disadvantages of low detection rate, inaccurate results, and long detection time.

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  • Neisseria meningitidis causes bacterial meningitis, which can be deadly, highlighting the need for rapid and cost-effective diagnostic tools, particularly in economically disadvantaged regions.
  • A pooled-analysis of 14 studies showed that the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay has high sensitivity (94%) and specificity (100%) for detecting meningococcus, indicating strong diagnostic accuracy.
  • The LAMP assay is an affordable and user-friendly alternative to traditional methods like bacterial culture and PCR, making it suitable for use in areas with limited resources.
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Background: At present, the infection and prevalence rates of tuberculosis (TB) are still high in worldwide. The Xpert MTB/RIF technology has improved the diagnosis speed of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and facilitated the rapid treatment of TB patients.

Methods: We searched experimental data derived from Xpert MTB/RIF for detecting MTB in gastric aspirates in PubMed, Embase, Web Of Science, and the Cochrane Library databases between January 2012 to April 2019.

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Although foliar boron (B) fertilization is regarded as an efficient way to remedy B deficiency, the mechanisms of foliar B transport from leaves to roots are still unclear. In this study, performed with 1-year-old "Newhall" navel orange () grafted on trifoliate orange () plants, we analyzed the B concentration in leaves and roots, B-sucrose complex in the phloem sap after foliar application of B, girdling, and/or shading treatments. Results indicated that B concentration was significantly increased in roots after foliar B treatment.

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  • The study evaluated the effectiveness of a new test called loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detecting hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is crucial for diagnosing hepatitis B infection.
  • Researchers analyzed nine studies with a total of 1,298 samples and found that LAMP showed high sensitivity (91%) and specificity (97%) for HBV detection, indicating it is a reliable method.
  • Although LAMP demonstrated promising results compared to traditional PCR tests, further research is needed to determine if it can fully replace existing detection methods for HBV.
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Background: Many studies have evaluated the relationship between N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and its prognostic value in ischemic stroke. However, a widespread consensus has not been reached. Therefore, we completed a meta-analysis to evaluate the prognostic significance of NT-proBNP for mortality and functional outcome in patients with ischemic stroke.

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Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is one of the most serious types of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. However, low sensitivity of culture of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) increases the difficulty in clinical diagnosis, leading to diagnostic delay, and misdiagnosis. Xpert MTB/RIF assay is a rapid and simple method to detect tuberculosis.

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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) inevitably recurs, but no standard regimen has been established for recurrent patients. Reoperation at recurrence alleviates mass effects, and the survival benefit has been reported in many studies. However, in most studies, the effect of reoperation timing on survival benefit was ignored.

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the neuroprotective effect of progesterone administration on severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) for different follow-up periods and administration route by completing a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs).

Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases and the Web of Science (from establishment of each to September 1, 2018) was performed to identify original RCTs that evaluated the associations between progesterone treatment and the prognosis of patients with severe TBI.

Results: Eight RCTs enrolling 2,251 patients with severe TBI were included.

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Previous studies experimentally reveal that G-protein coupled estrogen receptor 1(GPER) has neuroprotection against ischemic injury. However, its effect on traumatic brain injury (TBI) is less well-established. Cognitive impairment following human TBI is a common clinical observation, and TBI is considered as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

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Head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma (HNRMS) is exceedingly rare and poorly documented. The difficult diagnosis often causes a poor prognosis and high mortality. Hence, we report 4 cases of HNRMS and their follow-up outcomes, and review the clinicopathological features of this rare tumor.

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Middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) induces secondary damages in the hippocampus that is remote from primary ischemic regions. Tau hyperphosphorylation is an important risk for neurodegenerative diseases. Increased tau phosphorylation has been identified in ischemic cortex, but little is known regarding the changes in the hippocampus.

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