Publications by authors named "Zhi-ping Guo"

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  • Biochar, specifically bamboo biochar, is produced from bamboo straw through pyrolysis, which involves heating organic material without oxygen, and it's being studied for its potential benefits in tea garden soils.
  • The study found that adding bamboo biochar improved important soil properties, significantly increasing nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus while enhancing microbial diversity and enzyme activity, but reducing soil acid phosphatase activity.
  • Results suggest that bamboo biochar can positively impact soil health, paving the way for further research in ecological restoration of tea garden soils.
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Objective: To detect the pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of coagulation factor Ⅷ (FⅧ) in adult patients with severe hemophilia A, identify the potential factors influencing FⅧ PK, and optimize the use of FⅧ in individual prophylaxis regimens.

Methods: PK characteristics of FⅧ were studied in a total of 23 severe hemophilia A adults. The correlation of patients' characteristics including age, von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF:Ag), blood group, weight, body mass index (BMI) and genotype, with FⅧ PK were evaluated.

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Bamboo charcoal, a type of manufactured biochar, is produced by pyrolyzing bamboo residue under anoxic conditions. Its beneficial properties in absorption, catalyst support, and agricultural function have attracted significant attention; however, relatively few studies have examined its effects on the soil microbiota. In this study, we analyzed the effects of bamboo charcoal on soil physicochemical properties, enzymes, and microbial community structure in tea plantations and investigated the optimal amount of bamboo charcoal to be added to organic fertilizer.

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The powder modification technology was used to improve the powder properties and microstructure of Dioscoreae Rhizoma extract powder, thereby solving the problem of poor solubility of Dioscoreae Rhizoma formula granules. The influence of modifier dosage and grinding time on the solubility of Dioscoreae Rhizoma extract powder was investigated with the solubility as the evaluation index, and the optimal modification process was selected. The particle size, fluidity, specific surface area, and other powder properties of Dioscoreae Rhizoma extract powder before and after modification were compared.

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NK-lysins (NKLs) are a family of multifunctional antimicrobial peptides that have activity against various microorganisms. However, the immunomodulatory activity of NKL in fish remains unclear. In this study, the cDNA sequence of barbel steed (Hemibarbus labeo) NKL gene was cloned.

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms on coronary artery calcium (CAC) score quantification using the reduced radiation dose (RRD) protocol in an anthropomorphic phantom and in patients.

Methods: A thorax phantom, containing 9 calcification inserts with varying hydroxyapatite (HA) densities, was scanned with the reference protocol [120 kv, 80 mAs, filtered back projection (FBP)] and RRD protocol (120 kV, 20-80 mAs, 5 mAs interval) using a 256-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner. Raw data were reconstructed with different reconstruction algorithms [iDose levels 1-7 and iterative model reconstruction (IMR) levels 1-3].

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Objective: To investigate the effect of other gene mutations outside the fusion gene on the first complete remission (CR) induced by one course of induction chemotherapy in patients with core binding factor-associated acute myeloid leukemia (CBF-AML).

Methods: DNA was extracted from bone marrow or peripheral blood samples of newly diagnosed CBF-AML patients admitted to the Hematology Department of the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from January 2015 to January 2019. Next-generation sequencing was used for detection of 34 kinds of hematologic malignancy-related gene mutations in patients with CBF-AML, the effect of related gene mutations on the first complete remission (CR) rate in one course of induction chemotherapy was analyzed by combineation with clinical characteristics.

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  • * These medicines often produce unpleasant odors due to the decomposition of proteins and other compounds, leading to side effects like nausea which can negatively impact patient compliance and clinical outcomes.
  • * The paper aims to explore the causes of these odors, evaluate their effects, and discuss potential taste-masking technologies to improve the acceptance and efficacy of animal medicines in healthcare.
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Motile sperm domain containing 2 (MOSPD2) is a single-pass membrane protein to which until recently little function had been ascribed. Although its mammalian homologs have been identified, the status of the mospd2 gene in lower vertebrates is still unknown. In the present study, cDNA of the mospd2 gene of barbel steed (Hemibarbus labeo) was cloned and sequenced to characterize its potential involvement in the innate immune system of this fish.

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Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) is a pivotal proinflammatory cytokine that plays important roles in regulating immune responses and in inducing a series of inflammatory reactions in response to infection. Recently, increasing attention has focused on the regulatory mechanisms of IL-1β activity in teleosts. In this regard, IL-1 receptor type 1 plays a crucial role in immune responses, whereas IL-1 receptor type 2 is a decoy receptor that functions as an IL-1β signaling inhibitor.

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  • Hemophilia B currently has no effective treatments, leading to significant health risks, making genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis crucial for affected families.
  • This study involved analyzing the F9 gene in a family with a new mutation using Sanger sequencing to identify the mutation and its inheritance pattern.
  • The study successfully identified the c.1232G>C [p.Ser411Thr] mutation in the F9 gene, confirming it in female carriers while ensuring no mutation in the fetus during prenatal diagnosis.
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.This study aimed to investigate the hypolipidemic and antioxidant activities of volatile oils from Michelia martini Levl. The antioxidant property of volatile oils from Michelia martini in vitro was investigated by establishment of various systems.

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  • A rare case of a 33-year-old man developed pro-B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with identified genetic mutation (S1231F) that may influence disease progression but isn't a negative prognostic marker.
  • An analysis of 30 MDS patients showed the majority transformed to ALL within a median of 5.5 months, predominantly male with a median age of 56, and types included MDS-excess blasts and MDS-single lineage dysplasia.
  • The study revealed a 75% complete remission rate with ALL-directed chemotherapy, yet the transformation was linked to a concerning early death rate of 20% among these patients.
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The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of oral arsenic (the realgar-indigo naturalis formula, RIF) and all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) on coagulopathy in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) compared with intravenous arsenic trioxide (ATO) and ATRA during induction. Mitoxantrone was added to all the patients at a dose of 1.4mg/m per day for 5-7 days.

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Background: A second allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation and donor lymphocyte infusion using cells from the same donor is a therapeutic option in the case of stem-cell graft failure or disease relapse, but little is known about the factors associated with the CD34 cell yields from second donations.

Methods: One-hundred healthy donors who underwent a second mobilization treatment and peripheral blood stem-cell (PBSC) collection were studied. For both mobilization processes, 5 µg of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor per kg per day was administered.

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In the present case study, a 42-year-old Chinese woman fulfilling the WHO criteria for idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome (IHES) who exhibited clinical manifestations of eosinophilic infiltration of multiple tissues including the lungs, heart, central and peripheral nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, spleen, liver and unexplained clinical findings is described. Laboratory investigations revealed the topmost white blood cell and eosinophil that were 150 × 10(9)/L and 136 × 10(9)/L (90.6 %), respectively.

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  • The study aimed to create composite particles of andrographolide and polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) and assess their structure and dissolution properties.
  • The mechanical crushing method was used for preparation, and various characterization techniques like SEM and DSC were employed to evaluate the particle structure and dissolution behavior.
  • Results showed that the composite particles had a unique coated structure, reduced crystallinity, and improved dissolution rates compared to raw materials and other forms, indicating effective enhancement of andrographolide's dissolution.
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Objective: To verify the efficacy of Jianpi-xingniao needling therapy on prevention and treatment of motion sickness.

Methods: Sixty volunteers of motion sickness were randomized into an acupuncture group and a delayed acupuncture group, 30 cases in each one. In the acupuncture group, acupuncture was given at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and Hegu (LI 4).

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The intron 22 inversion is caused by intrachromosomal homologous recombination of the Int22h (intron 22 homologous region) repeats in opposite orientation, accounting for almost 45%-50% of all cases of severe hemophilia A. By contrast, recombinations between similarly oriented int22h repeats in the same chromosome, homologous chromosomes or chromatids may cause deletion or duplication of the intermediate region between the two int22h copies, resulting in false-positive or false-negative possibility that obscure the characterization of intron 22 inversion. The modified long distance PCR(LD-PCR) and inverse shifting PCR(IS-PCR) would distinguish all the possible int22h-mediated rearrangements.

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  • - The study aimed to investigate how often intron 22 inversion (INV22) occurs in severe hemophilia A (HA) patients, explore its effects, and find female carriers in their families.
  • - Researchers tested 126 severe HA patients for factor VIII activity and used advanced genetic techniques to analyze INV22, discovering that 41.3% had the INV22 mutation.
  • - Among the families studied, four females were identified as carriers of INV22 despite not having HA, showing the complex inheritance patterns of the condition.
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  • The study aimed to investigate the micromeritic properties of Scutellaria baicalensis at different particle sizes to inform its use in herbal preparations.
  • Various evaluation techniques were used, including size distribution, surface area, and bulk density, revealing how changes in particle size affected these properties.
  • The findings concluded that smaller particle sizes improved certain micromeritic characteristics, with Superfine grinding III identified as the most efficient size for practical applications.
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The hydrophilicity of the normal decoction pieces (NDP) of Indigo Naturalis is not good, therefore, it is not suit for decoctions. In this paper, powder modification technology is used and some NDP and alcohol are ground together in the vibromill to prepare the hydrophilic decoction pieces (HDP) of Indigo Naturalis. Initially, the properties of NDP, ultrafine decoction pieces (UDP) and HDP are compared, the hydrophilicity of UDP was promoted slightly, that of HDP is promoted dramatically.

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Objective: To prepare dental ulcer powder by using particle design technology, and compare the effect on the micromeritic property of dental ulcer powder with regular grinding and ultrafine grinding methods.

Method: Above three methods were respectively used to make dental ulcer powder, in order to evaluate their difference in appearance character, grain size distribution, specific surface area and porosity, contact angle, micro-morphological character and borneol's stability.

Result: Compared with normal powder, ultrafine powder and particle design showed increase in color uniformity and decrease in sour taste, and the particle design powder smells almost no borneol.

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A transient four-plasmid cotransfection system was used to construct avian influenza A (H5N1) pseudotyped viral particle (H5N1Pp) by incorporating hemagglutinin (HA) protein and neuraminidase (NA) protein from H5N1 avian influenza virus onto Murine leukemia virus pseudotyped viral particles, the transmission electron microscopy, infectivity titer assay, hemagglutination assay, neutralization assay of H5N1Pp were studied. We established a pseudotyped H5N1 viral particle at a high titer of 10(8) Pp/mL, the morphology,the hemagglutination activity and neutralization specificity of H5N1Pp is simililar to wild H5N1 virus. The research result sets a platform for studying this virus, including its receptors, the functional analysis of HA and NA, neutralizing antibodies and anti-H5N1 drug development.

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