Publications by authors named "Ziyan Zhao"

Background: Raman spectroscopy is extensively utilized for the analysis of mixture components. Handheld Raman spectrometers, characterized by their compactness and portability, can rapidly acquire on-site spectral data without the need for intricate pretreatment or bulky instrumentation. In comparison to traditional laboratory-grade spectrometers, handheld devices offer distinct advantages.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Danggui Buxue Decoction (DBD) was initially recorded in Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun. Known for its immune regulatory and hematopoietic effects, DBD improved the quality of life in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Previous research confirmed that DBD can alleviate gemcitabine (GEM) induced myelosuppression.

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To investigate the molecular characteristics of the heat shock cognate protein 70 (HSC70) gene in the echiuran worm Urechis unicinctus, the full-length complementary DNA (cDNA) sequence of HSC70 in U. unicinctus was cloned and characterized. Additionally, the expression of HSC70 in different tissues of U.

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In order to obtain proper speed limits in expressway work zones, CarSim and TruckSim software were used to determine the critical car and truck safe speeds and then VISSIM software was used to determine the traffic capacities and their corresponding speed limits under different upstream transition area lengths and road adhesion coefficients. The results show that critical car and truck safe speeds increase exponentially while traffic capacity and its corresponding speed limit increase logarithmically with rising road adhesion coefficient under a constant upstream transition area length, and critical car and truck safe speeds increase as a power function while traffic capacity and its corresponding speed limit increase exponentially with rising upstream transition area length under a constant road adhesion coefficient. Because Road Traffic Signs and Markings- Part 4: Work Zone (RTSM, GB 5768.

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Background: Metabolic syndrome heightens cardiovascular disease risk primarily through increased arterial stiffness. We previously demonstrated the involvement of YAP (Yes-associated protein) in high-fat/high-sucrose diet (HFHSD)-induced arterial stiffness via modulation of PPM1B (protein phosphatase Mg/Mn-dependent 1B)-lysine 63(K63) deubiquitination. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the role and mechanisms underlying PPM1B deubiquitination in HFHSD-induced arterial stiffness.

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The presence of greenhouse CO gas in the atmosphere causes serious environmental issues. Consequently, the development of photocatalysts for reducing CO is essential for mimicking artificial photosynthesis. In this study, we prepared a 5,15-di(4-aminophenty)-10,20-diphentyporphyrin copper (CuDAPP)-1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol (TP)-covalent organic framework (COF) layer on a glass sheet a layer-by-layer (LBL) method.

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  • Multi-core fiber (MCF) is gaining attention for distributed fiber sensing because it can transmit light independently through multiple channels, reducing issues like coherent fading that affect signal quality.
  • A new method called spatial rotated-vector-average (SRVA) combines signals from these channels to effectively minimize phase noise and prevent errors in signal processing.
  • Experiments with a 2.58-km MCF demonstrated a significant reduction in fading and noise levels, leading to improved localization accuracy and reliable signal recovery, which enhances the use of MCF in long-distance sensing applications.
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  • Exo-fructanase enzymes break down fructans like levan and inulin, producing fructose, and this study focuses on a newly identified enzyme, Mle3A, from Microbacterium sp. XL1.
  • Mle3A has a unique structure with several functional domains and shows optimal activity at temperatures between 50-55 °C and a pH of 5.5, effectively hydrolyzing various sugars including inulin.
  • The enzyme's activity is significantly boosted by certain metal ions, particularly manganese, and it can efficiently convert inulin into high fructose syrup, making it a promising tool for producing valuable chemicals from inulin biomass.
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Expansins are cell wall (CW) proteins that mediate the CW loosening and regulate salt tolerance in a positive or negative way. However, the role of expansin A6 (PtEXPA6) in salt tolerance and the relevance to cell wall loosening is still unclear in poplars. gene was transferred into the hybrid species, × var.

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Molecular subtypes play a pivotal role in guiding preclinical and clinical risk assessment and treatment strategies in cancer. In this study, we extracted whole-tissue transcriptomic data from 1987 ovarian cancer patients spanning 26 independent Gene Expression Omnibus cohorts. A total of four consensus subtypes (C1-C4) were identified, notably, subtype C1 samples exhibited a poor prognosis and higher M2 macrophages infiltration, whereas subtype C2 samples demonstrated the best prognosis and higher CD4 resting T cells infiltration.

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Background: Breast and cervical cancer are the most common cancers in women, and are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Cancer screening can facilitate early diagnosis, reduce mortality, and ease the burden of cancer. Social support and self-efficacy are strongly associated with cancer screening behavior.

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The toxic metal cadmium (Cd) poses a serious threat to plant growth and human health. calcium-dependent protein kinase 21 (CPK21) has previously been shown to attenuate Cd toxicity by reducing Cd accumulation, enhancing antioxidant defense and improving water balance in transgenic Arabidopsis. Here, we confirmed a protein-protein interaction between PeCPK21 and Arabidopsis nuclear transcription factor YC3 (AtNF-YC3) by yeast two-hybrid and bimolecular fluorescence complementation assays.

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Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the freeze-dried human rabies vaccine (Vero cell), administered in a four-dose schedule (2-1-1) to the 10-60 years old population, has immunogenicity that is not inferior to the approved five-dose schedule and similar vaccines with a four-dose schedule, and to evaluate its safety.

Method: A total of 1800 individuals were enrolled and divided into three groups: four-dose test group, four-dose control group, and five-dose control group. The rabies virus neutralizing antibodies were measured using the Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test to assess immunogenicity, and the incidence of adverse events and serious adverse events were statistically analyzed.

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Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the differences between pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and intrafamilial infection and those without intrafamilial infection.

Methods: HBV-DNA was extracted from the sera of 16 pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and their family members for gene sequencing and phylogenetic analyses. A total of 74 pregnant women with CHB were followed up from the second trimester to 3 months postpartum.

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  • HPV can cause cervical cancer, and different parts of the world have different types of HPV. In Fujian, Asia, researchers looked at high-risk HPV types that aren’t HPV16 or 18, to understand how they relate to cervical cancer.
  • They studied over 100,000 women and found that 24.5% tested positive for HPV, with specific types like HPV 52 and 58 being the most common among those with cancer.
  • The study shows that having multiple types of HPV can increase the risk of less severe lesions, while having just HPV16 or 18 can raise risks for more serious issues like cancer, suggesting different prevention methods are needed based on HPV types.
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Sinopotamon Henanense expresses two metal‒induced metallothioneins (MTs), Cd‒induced MT and Cu‒induced MT (ShCuMT). The Cd‒induced MT has been characterized as a Cd‒thiolate MT. However, it is unknown whether ShCuMT is a Cu‒thiolate MT.

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Populus euphratica phospholipase Dδ (PePLDδ) is transcriptionally regulated and mediates reactive oxygen species (ROS) and ion homeostasis under saline conditions. The purpose of this study is to explore the post-transcriptional regulation of PePLDδ in response to salt environment. P.

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The expression of R2R3-MYB transcription factor PeRAX2 increased transiently upon CdCl exposure (100 μM, 48 h) in leaves and roots of Populus euphratica. We observed that overexpression of PeRAX2 increased Cd concentration in Arabidopsis root cells and Cd amount in whole plant, which was due to the increased Cd influx into root tips. However, the Cd influx facilitated by PeRAX2 overexpression was substantially reduced by LaCl (an inhibitor of Ca-channels), suggesting that PeRAX2 could promote the Cd entering through PM Ca-permeable channels (CaPCs) in the roots.

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Appropriate DNA end synapsis, regulated by core components of the synaptic complex including KU70-KU80, LIG4, XRCC4, and XLF, is central to non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) repair of chromatinized DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). However, it remains enigmatic whether chromatin modifications can influence the formation of NHEJ synaptic complex at DNA ends, and if so, how this is achieved. Here, we report that the mitotic deacetylase complex (MiDAC) serves as a key regulator of DNA end synapsis during NHEJ repair in mammalian cells.

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Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore the role of RAE1 in the invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer (GC) cells.

Materials And Methods: RAE1 expression in GC cells was determined by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting (WB). Cell models featuring RAE1 gene silencing and overexpression were constructed by lentiviral transfection; The proliferation, migration, and invasion ability of cells were detected by cell counting, colony formation assay, would healing assay, and transwell invasion and migration test.

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Nitrogen (N) plays an important role in mitigating salt stress in tree species. We investigate the genotypic differences in the uptake of ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3-) and the importance for salt tolerance in two contrasting poplars, salt-tolerant Populus euphratica Oliv. and salt-sensitive P.

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Melatonin, historically recognized for its primary role in regulating circadian rhythms, has expanded its influence particularly due to its wide range of biological activities. It has firmly established itself in cancer research. To highlight its versatility, we delved into how melatonin interacts with key signaling pathways, such as the Wnt/β-Catenin, PI3K, and NF-κB pathways, which play foundational roles in tumor development and progression.

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Background: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life-threatening vascular condition, but approved medical therapies to prevent AAA progression and rupture are currently lacking. Sphingolipid metabolism disorders are associated with the occurrence and development of AAA. It has been discovered that ganglioside GM3, a sialic acid-containing type of glycosphingolipid, plays a protective role in atherosclerosis, which is an important risk factor for AAA; however, the potential contribution of GM3 to AAA development has not been investigated.

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Endothelial cells (EC) play essential roles in retinal vascular homeostasis. This study aimed to characterize retinal EC heterogeneity and functional diversity using single-cell RNA sequencing. Systematic analysis of cellular compositions and cell-cell interaction networks identified a unique EC cluster with high inflammatory gene expression in diabetic retina; sphingolipid metabolism is a prominent aspect correlated with changes in retinal function.

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