Publications by authors named "ZiHan Li"

Community resilience is critical for the government's response to public health emergencies. With the rapid development of digital technology, leveraging digital tools for grassroots community governance has become increasingly important for the Chinese government. Fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) is utilized in this study to establish a framework for investigating the historical development of holistic intelligent governance for community resilience in the context of public health emergencies.

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Fructose-1,6-diphosphate (FBP), a key glycolytic metabolite, is recognized for its cytoprotective effects during stress. However, the role of FBP in viral infections is unknown. Here, we demonstrate that virus-infected cells exhibit elevated FBP levels.

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The Changsha Kiln of the Tang Dynasty was a major site for celadon production, yet the mechanisms behind the unique coloring of its opaque glazes remain inadequately explored. Prior research has largely focused on the general composition of these glazes, with limited understanding of the specific processes contributing to their distinct visual characteristics. This gap in knowledge hinders efforts to accurately replicate these historical glazes and fully appreciate their technological significance.

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Background: Previous studies have suggested that neighborhoods characterized by higher walkability are related to a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD), whereas exposure to PM is positively associated with risk of IHD. Nevertheless, their joint impact on IHD warrants further investigation.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed in Yinzhou, Ningbo, China, comprising 47,516 participants.

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Background: Methods for accurately predicting the prognosis of patients with recurrent hepatolithiasis (RH) after biliary surgery are lacking. This study aimed to develop a model that dynamically predicts the risk of hepatolithiasis recurrence using a machine-learning (ML) approach based on multiple clinical high-order correlation data.

Materials And Methods: Data from patients with RH who underwent surgery at five centres between January 2015 and December 2020 were collected and divided into training and testing sets.

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The prevalence and evolution of foamy viruses (FVs) have become the focus of research because of the risk of new zoonotic diseases. FVs have been isolated from various mammals and exhibit long-term co-speciation with their hosts. They also appear to be mild and nonpathogenic to their hosts.

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Most of the reported work focus on the development of O-, N-, C- and S-glycosylation methods. However, no study explores P(III)-glycosylation reaction. Herein we describe a convenient protocol to realize P(III)-glycosylation process.

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The association of 55 dipeptides extracted from aggregation-prone regions of selected proteins was studied by means of multiplexed replica-exchange molecular dynamics simulations with the coarse-grained UNRES model of polypeptide chains. Each simulation was carried out with 320 dipeptide molecules in a periodic box at 0.24 mol/dm concentration, in the 260-370 K temperature range.

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Integrating preparation and utilization of nanozymes in a "one-pot" approach offers advantages over conventional discrete synthesis and application methods by eliminating laborious syntheses, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing chemical waste. Herein, we revealed the instant oxidase- and peroxidase-mimic (OD-/POD-mimic) activities of in-situ formed Cu(I)-polytrithiocyanuric acid (i:Cu(I)-pTTCA) polymers. The polymers were assembled through reductive coordination between Cu and trithiocyanuric acid and immediately exhibited intrinsic OD- or POD-mimic activities.

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There are several types of microvasculature supplying neoplasms: "newly formed blood vessels" (neoangiogenesis), which are a component of the tumor microenvironment (TME) of invasive carcinoma with wound healing-like reaction; and "pre-existing blood vessels", which are used as tumor-supplying vessels by neoplasms (co-option vessels) and are likely to develop in hypervascularized organs. We herein review the microvasculature of neoplasms of biliary tract with reference to pre-existing vessels and vessel co-options. In the hepatobiliary system, intrahepatic large and extrahepatic bile ducts (large bile ducts) and the gallbladder as well as hepatic lobules are highly vascularized regions.

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Background: The impact of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in improving the timeliness of electronic medical record documentation (EMRd) remains uncertain. EMRd that is completed beyond the specified time is classified as late EMRd, while unqualified EMRd refers to electronic medical records with important sections that are not completed on time according to the Chinese Basic Norms of Medical Records Writing. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PDCA management in improving the timeliness of EMRd among resident doctors.

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Thermometric techniques with high accuracy, fast response and ease of implementation are desirable for the study of dynamic combustion environments, transient reacting flows, and non-equilibrium plasmas. Herein, single-shot single-beam coherent Raman scattering (SS-CRS) thermometry is developed, for the first time to our knowledge, by using air lasing as a probe. We show that the air-lasing-assisted CRS signal has a high signal-to-noise ratio enabling single-shot measurements at a 1 kHz repetition rate.

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Purpose: To present a 2-stage framework that robustly extracts and maps reliable lung ventilation surrogates based on subregional respiratory dynamics (SRDs) measured from 4-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) images, with comprehensive consideration of spatial and temporal heterogeneity in the ventilation process over the respiratory cycle.

Methods And Materials: We retrospectively analyzed 3 subject cohorts from the Ventilation and Medical Pulmonary Image Registration Evaluation challenge containing 4DCT and reference ventilation imaging (RefVI) scans. Lung subregions were partitioned on the 4DCT end-of-exhale base phase using anatomically constrained simple linear iterative clustering, whereas sliding-preserved interphase image registrations were performed between the base and other phases.

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Riboflavin kinase (RFK) is essential in riboflavin metabolism, converting riboflavin to flavin mononucleotide (FMN), which is further processed to flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). While RFK enhances macrophage phagocytosis of Listeria monocytogenes, its role in macrophage polarization is not well understood. Our study reveals that RFK deficiency impairs M(IFN-γ) and promotes M(IL-4) polarization, both in vitro and in vivo.

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Polyamides' properties are greatly influenced by the polymerization process and the type of feedstock used. The solid forms of nylon salts play a significant role in determining the final characteristics of the material. This study focuses on the long-chain bio-nylon 512.

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The AIMTB rapid test assay is an emerging test, which adopted a fluorescence immunochromatographic assay to measure interferon-γ (IFN-γ) production following stimulation of effector memory T cells in whole blood by mycobacterial proteins. The aim of this article was to explore the ability of AIMTB rapid test assay in detecting (MTB) infection compared with the widely applied QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) test among rural doctors in China. In total, 511 participants were included in the survey.

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  • * Innovative nanoscale materials, like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), are gaining attention for their enhanced properties compared to traditional bulk materials, leading to better chromatographic analyses between 2020-2024.
  • * The review discusses various extraction methods (e.g., solid-phase extraction and magnetic solid-phase extraction), their advantages and drawbacks, and highlights ongoing challenges and future potential in the field of SPS technologies.
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Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is life-threatening and requires timely and accurate diagnosis, yet current imaging methods, like computed tomography pulmonary angiography, present limitations, particularly for patients with contraindications to iodinated contrast agents. We aimed to develop a quantitative texture analysis pipeline using machine learning (ML) based on non-contrast thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans to discover intensity and textural features correlated with regional lung perfusion (Q) physiology and pathology and synthesize voxel-wise Q surrogates to assist in PE diagnosis.

Methods: We retrospectively collected Tc-labeled macroaggregated albumin Q-SPECT/CT scans from patients suspected of PE, including an internal dataset of 76 patients (64 for training, 12 for testing) and an external testing dataset of 49 patients.

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  • The Segment Anything Model (SAM) is a versatile tool for segmenting medical images but requires human input and struggles with domain-specific tasks, while traditional models like nnUNet perform well with specific domains but need extensive training data.
  • The nnSAM model aims to combine SAM's feature extraction capabilities with nnUNet's automated configurations to enhance segmentation accuracy, especially with limited training samples.
  • The proposed method was tested on four medical segmentation tasks (brain white matter, liver, lung, and heart), demonstrating superior performance compared to existing techniques.
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Objectives: To determine the agreement of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) antigen-based skin test (TBST) with interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) in the elderly individuals aged ≥65 years beyond instruction for use in China.

Methods: Based on the baseline survey of a randomized controlled trial with the objective of exploring suitable regimens for tuberculosis(TB) preventive treatment, MTB infection was tested using TBST and IGRA in parallel in rural residents aged 50-70 years using a cross-sectional study design.

Results: A total of 21 219 participants with both TBST and IGRA results were included in this analysis.

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  • There is a crucial balance between bone formation (osteogenesis) and bone resorption (osteoclastogenesis), and disruptions in this balance can lead to diseases like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
  • NEL-like molecule-1 (NELL-1) is an osteogenic factor discovered in 1999 that has the potential to enhance bone formation and potentially treat various bone conditions by activating specific signaling pathways.
  • Current research is focusing on optimizing NELL-1's effectiveness through combinations with other molecules and advancements in bone tissue engineering, with promising prospects for its clinical application in the future.
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Objectives: The role of trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) in patients with cognitive impairment remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the association between TMAO and its precursors and the prevalence of cognitive impairment.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies that met the inclusion criteria from their inception to 14 September 2024, and references were manually searched to identify any additions.

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Bract coloration is one of the key ornamental traits in Bougainvillea, yet research has predominantly focused on phenotypic color traits and pigment composition, with limited understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying color formation. This gap hinders the improvement and innovation in bract coloration. To elucidate the regulatory mechanisms of bract coloration in Bougainvillea and to enhance the utilization of its germplasm resources, this study employed the Illumina Novaseq 6000 sequencing platform to conduct transcriptomic sequencing on 21 samples of bracts exhibiting seven distinct phenotypes.

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  • The study aims to assess the occurrence and characteristics of macular retinoschisis (MRS) in individuals with high myopia within a Chinese population.
  • Conducted as a population-based, cross-sectional analysis, the study involved 213 highly myopic eyes from 129 participants who underwent optical coherence tomography scans.
  • The findings revealed a 22.5% prevalence of MRS among the eyes, with key risk factors identified including older age, higher intraocular pressure, thinner choroidal thickness, glaucoma, and the presence of an epiretinal membrane.
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