Publications by authors named "Zhi-xian Yang"

Two general protocols for the regioselective electrochemically enabled sulfonylation cyclization of -alkenylacrylamides with sodium sulfinates or sulfonyl hydrazides were described. These methods were carried out under mild, chemical oxidant-free, and transition-metal-free conditions with a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance to provide sulfonyl-containing 4-pyrrolin-2-ones, which is readily scalable to the gram scale.

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Objective: Bone metabolism can be influenced by a range of factors. We selected children with self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) and lifestyles similar to those of healthy children to control for the confounding factors that may influence bone metabolism. We aimed to identify the specific effects of epilepsy and/or anti-seizure medications (ASMs) on bone metabolism.

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Purpose: To investigate the risk factors of second primary malignant tumor (SPMT) in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and establish a competing risk nomogram to predict the probability of SPMT occurrence.

Methods: We retrieved data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database for patients diagnosed with DTC between 2000 and 2019. The Fine and Gray subdistribution hazard model was employed to identify SPMT risk factors in the training set and develop a competing risk nomogram.

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Traditional conductive fabrics are prepared by the synthesis of conductive polymers and the coating modification of metals or carbon black conductive materials. However, the conductive fabrics cause a significant decline in performance after washing or mechanical wear, which limits their application. Moreover, the single function of the traditional conductive fabric is also the reason that limits its wide application.

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Background: The PACS gene family has been demonstrated to be related to intracellular vesicular trafficking. The phenotypic manifestations caused by the pathogenic variants of PACS include epilepsy, intellectual disability/developmental delay, and malformations, such as facial abnormalities.

Methods: We identified seven new cases with pathogenic or likely pathogenic PACS variants using next-generation sequencing.

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Objectives: To investigate neonatal electroencephalography (EEG) background activity and electrographic seizures in patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) who underwent bedside video-electroencephalography (vEEG) monitoring.

Methods: A total of 232 pediatric patients admitted or transferred to PICU that underwent vEEG monitoring were retrospectively enrolled in this study, and electrographic status epilepticus was observed after vEEG monitoring.

Results: The median age was 1.

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Metal halide perovskites have attracted great attention for their superior light energy conversion applications. Herein, we demonstrated a facile synthesis of zero-dimensional Sn perovskite CsMSnBr(M = K and Rb) material through the cation transformation reaction at room temperature. CsSnBr NCs was mixed with pure metal bromide salts (KBr and RbBr) via the mechanochemical process to successfully synthesize CsMSnBr perovskite where transformation of Cs to mixed Cs/Rb and mixed Cs/K was achieved.

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M2‑like tumour‑associated macrophages (TAMs) have been demonstrated to promote the growth of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC). However, the underlying mechanism of M2‑like TAMs in ATC remains unclear. Thus, in the present study, the role and mechanism of M2‑like TAMs in ATC were investigated.

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Aims: This study aims to explore the effect and underlying mechanism of zoledronic acid (ZA) on the incidence of thyroid cancer (TC) tumorigenesis.

Materials And Methods: Human mononuclear cells THP-1 were differentiated into M2-like tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) by incubation with PMA followed by additional incubation of IL-4 and IL-13. TC cells TPC-1 and IHH4 were co-cultured with M2-like TAMs.

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Background: Infantile spasms (IS) was an epileptic disease with varied treatment widely among clinicians. Here, we aimed to compare and analyze the clinical characteristics of IS response to pyridoxine or topiramate monotherapy (TPM control IS).

Methods: The clinical manifestations, treatment processes and outcomes were analyzed in 11 pyridoxine responsive IS and 17 TPM-control IS.

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Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) is a heterogeneous movement disorder characterized by recurrent dyskinesia attacks triggered by sudden movement. PRRT2 has been identified as the first causative gene of PKD. However, it is only responsible for approximately half of affected individuals, indicating that other loci are most likely involved in the etiology of this disorder.

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Greenhouse pot trials were conducted to investigate the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (Glomus mosseae, Glomus tortuosum, Glomus intraradices and Glomus etunicatum) inoculation on the seedling growth, occurance of Fusarium wilt, population of Fusarium oxysporum and rhizosphere microbial community functional diversity in faba bean rhizosphere soil. Results showed that after inoculation of G. mosseae, G.

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A field trial was conducted to investigate effects of wheat and faba bean intercropping on incidence and index of fusarium wilt, amount of Fusarium oxysporum of faba bean, oxidase activity and membrane peroxidation of faba bean roots. Functional diversity of microbial community in rhizosphere soil of faba bean was analyzed by using Biolog microbial analysis system, contents of pheno-lic acids in faba bean rhizosphere soil were determined with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results showed that in comparison with that of monocropped faba bean, wheat and faba bean intercropping tended to reduce the incidence and disease index of faba bean.

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Field experiment and hydroponic culture were conducted to investigate effects of three wheat varieties (Yunmai 42, Yunmai 47 and Mianyang 29) and faba bean intercropping on the shoot biomass, disease index of fusarium wilt, functional diversity of microbial community and the amount of Fusarium oxysporum in rhizosphere of faba bean. Contents and components of the soluble sugars, free amino acids and organic acids in the root exudates were also examined. Results showed that, compared with monocropped faba bean, shoot biomass of faba bean significantly increased by 16.

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Objective: To analyze the clinical diagnosis and treatment process of narcolepsy and epilepsy co-existence, and thereby to improve awareness of such cases.

Method: The clinical manifestations of 2 cases were observed, and video-electroencephalogram (VEEG), multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT) were performed. Hypocretin 1 level in cerebrospinal fluid was examined in one case.

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Background: Electrical status epilepticus during sleep is characterized by epilepsy, a specific electroencephalographic pattern, and neuropsychological impairment. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of levetiracetam in treating children with electrical status epilepticus during sleep.

Methods: A multicenter, retrospective, open-label study enrolled 73 children (mean age: 8 years) affected by electrical status epilepticus during sleep.

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A field plot experiment was conducted to study the effects of different nitrogen (N) application rates on the microbial functional diversity in faba bean rhizosphere and the relationships between the microbial functional diversity and the occurrence of faba bean fusarium wilt. Four nitrogen application rates were installed, i. e.

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Objective: The study was designed to examine the clinical and electroencephalographic characteristics of children with Jeavons syndrome.

Method: Video-electroencephalography (VEEG) monitoring was carried out in 9 patients with Jeavons syndrome. The clinical and electroencephalographic characteristics, treatment and prognoses were analyzed.

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Objective: To summarize the electroclinical characteristics of myoclonic atonic epilepsy (MAE) in children.

Method: The clinical data, video electroencephalogram (EEG) and simultaneous electromyography (EMG) of MAE patients were analyzed. The treatment and its effects were followed up.

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Objective: To explore relationship between HBeAg seroconversion with HBV genotypes and HBV specific CTL in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) treated with Adefovir dipivoxil.

Methods: Seventy CHB patients had positive HBV DNA (HBV DNA > or = 1 x 10(4) copy/ml), 45 cases had positive HBeAg, of whom 23 cases (51. 11%) had genotype B, 22 cases (48.

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Objective: Epilepsy with myoclonic absences (EMA) is a type of childhood epilepsy characterized by a specific seizure type, i.e. myoclonic absences (MA).

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Objective: To analyze retrospectively the postoperative complications of acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Tossy III) and explore the preventative methods for the complications.

Methods: Forty-eight cases of acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Tossy III) were reviewed, 14 cases treated with open reduction and Kirschner wire combined with steel wire fixation (group A), 11 cases treated with open reduction and lag screw or steel wires fixation (group B), 23 cases treated with open reduction and AO clavicular hook plate fixation (group C). The acromioclavicular ligament, articular capsule, coracoclavicular ligament and coracoacromial ligament were repaired in all patients.

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Objective: To investigate the clinical, neurophysiologic characteristics and therapeutic considerations of epileptic negative myoclonus (ENM) in atypical benign partial epilepsy of childhood (ABPE).

Methods: Video-EEG monitoring with outstretched arm tests were carried out in 17 patients, and 9 of them were examined with simultaneous electromyography (EMG). The ENM manifestations, electrophysiologic features and responses to antiepileptic drugs (AED) were analyzed.

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