Publications by authors named "Zou Jing"

Identifying phase-separated structures remains challenging, and effective intervention methods are currently lacking. Here we screened for phase-separated proteins in breast tumour cells and identified forkhead (FKH) box protein M1 (FOXM1) as the most prominent candidate. Oncogenic FOXM1 underwent liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) with FKH consensus DNA element, and compartmentalized the transcription apparatus in the nucleus, thereby sustaining chromatin accessibility and super-enhancer landscapes crucial for tumour metastatic outgrowth.

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Ultrashort laser pulses are extensively used for efficient manipulation of interfacial spin injection in two-dimensional van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures. However, physical processes accompanying the photoinduced spin transfer dynamics on the all-semiconductor ferromagnetic vdW heterostructure remain largely unexplored. Here, we present a computational investigation of the femtosecond laser pulse induced purely electron-mediated spin transfer dynamics at a time scale of less than 50 fs in a vdW heterostructure.

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Objective: To better understand the clinical phenotype of Ménière's disease (MD), we examined family history, thyroid disorder, migraine, and associated disorders in complaints of people living with MD.

Method: We designed the study as a retrospective and examined data gathered from 912 participants with MD. Their data were originally collected by the Finnish Ménière Federation (FMF).

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This paper investigated a non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA)-based integrated satellite-terrestrial network (ISTN), where each user can select to access a terrestrial base station (BS) or the satellite according to the capacity of BS and their individual transmission requirements. A two-stage algorithm is proposed to solve the achievable sum rate maximizing resource optimization problem. In the first stage, user associations are determined based on individual preference lists and the backhaul capacities of the access points (APs).

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Purpose: We aim to evaluate the effects of partial meal replacement (MR) with different timing of MR on body weight in Chinese adults.

Methods: A multicenter open-labeled, randomized, parallel study was performed. Participants were randomly assigned to receive partial MR at breakfast and lunch or breakfast and dinner for 16 weeks.

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  • This study examined the symptoms and impacts of Meniere's disease (MD) on patient quality of life (QoL), focusing on the frequency and intensity of vertigo episodes and how these evolve over time.* ! -
  • Conducted with 365 participants using an online questionnaire, the research found that many experienced a delayed diagnosis of over five years, with a notable percentage reporting spontaneous remission from vertigo over the disease's course.* ! -
  • Key findings showed that symptoms such as balance issues, fatigue, anxiety, and cognitive impairments affected younger patients significantly, leading to a poorer QoL, particularly among those suffering from constant dizziness.* !
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  • Pulpotomy is a recommended treatment for deep caries and reversible pulpitis in children's teeth, but there’s a lack of extensive studies on its long-term effectiveness, particularly beyond two years.
  • This study focused on comparing the long-term success rates of two materials, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and iRoot BP Plus, used in pulpotomy performed under general anesthesia in primary molars.
  • Results showed that iRoot BP Plus had significantly higher success rates than MTA at both 24 and 36 months, with the type of material used impacting the outcome, while other factors like age and gender did not significantly affect success.
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Background: Methylsterol monooxygenase 1 (MSMO1) catalyzes C4-methylsterols demethylation in cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. MSMO1 is increased and up-regulation of MSMO1 is correlated with progression of some tumor. But the correlation of MSMO1 to cervical cancer is unknown.

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  • - Candida albicans is a common fungus that causes oral candidiasis, especially in vulnerable populations like the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, leading to challenges due to drug resistance and side effects of current treatments.
  • - Researchers found that moxidectin, an antiparasitic drug, enhances the effectiveness of existing antifungal drugs called polyenes by activating the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway in Candida albicans, which is crucial for the fungi's survival.
  • - In experiments, moxidectin combined with low doses of polyenes significantly reduced Candida albicans infection and inflammation in a mouse model, indicating its potential as a promising treatment option in clinical practice.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an enveloped, negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus of the Orthopneumovirus  genus of the Pneumoviridae family in the order Mononegavirales. RSV can cause acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections, sometimes with extrapulmonary complications. The disease burden of RSV infection is enormous, mainly affecting infants and older adults aged 75 years or above.

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  • A study introduced sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO), an eco-friendly inorganic ligand, to improve manganese ion (Mn(II)) catalytic performance in degrading emerging contaminants using peracetic acid (PAA).
  • The NaHCO/Mn(II)/PAA process was found to enhance oxidation across a wide pH range and predominantly involved Mn(V) as the main reactive species for degrading compounds like naproxen.
  • The results suggested that NaHCO effectively boosts Mn(II)'s catalytic activity and addresses issues found in traditional organic ligand processes, making it a promising solution for environmental clean-up efforts.
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Purpose: Ecchymosis is one of the most common complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which is closely related to postoperative bleeding. However, it is still controversial whether anticoagulation treatment should be continued for postoperative ecchymosis patients. We suppose that personalized delayed anticoagulation therapy could be beneficial for decreasing postoperative bleeding.

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Three-dimensional (3D) fetal ultrasound has been widely used in prenatal examinations. Realistic and real-time volumetric ultrasound volume rendering can enhance the effectiveness of diagnoses and assist obstetricians and pregnant mothers in communicating. However, this remains a challenging task because (1) there is a large amount of speckle noise in ultrasound images and (2) ultrasound images usually have low contrasts, making it difficult to distinguish different tissues and organs.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory and progressive joint disease characterized by angiogenesis-mediated sustained, chronic, and low-grade synovitis. Anti-angiogenesis is emerging as a strategy for attenuating OA progression, but is often compromised by poor targeted drug delivery and immune clearance. Recent studies have identified macrophages formed a "protective barrier" in the lining layer (LL) of synovium, which blocked the communication of joint cavity and sublining layer (SL) of synovium.

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  • Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder mainly caused by mutations in the LDLR gene, specifically identifying two pathogenic mutations: c.G1027A (p.Gly343Ser) and c.G1879A (p.Ala627Thr).
  • Whole exome sequencing was used to identify mutations in FH patients, followed by Sanger sequencing in their family members to analyze genetic correlations and evaluate LDLR expression using various cell assays.
  • Results showed p.Gly343Ser had normal protein localization, while p.Ala627Thr exhibited decreased expression and cytoplasmic localization, with bioinformatics indicating possible impacts on post-translational modifications affecting protein levels.
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  • - The study focused on examining dizziness and vertigo in patients with Ménière's disease (MD) through a retrospective survey involving 539 participants and a detailed online questionnaire assessing symptoms and quality of life.
  • - Findings revealed that a significant portion of patients experience varying levels of dizziness: 46% had episodic vertigo, 6% had constant dizziness, and 31% experienced no dizziness or vertigo in the past two years, highlighting the varied impacts on their health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
  • - Constant dizziness was linked to several challenges including cognitive problems, fatigue, and severe balance issues, with the study suggesting that different types of dizziness may require tailored treatment approaches to manage symptoms effectively, although optimal
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The development of tumors relies on lactate metabolic reprogramming to facilitate their unchecked growth and evade immune surveillance. This poses a significant challenge to the efficacy of antitumor immunity. To address this, a tumor-selective nano-dispatcher, PIMDQ/Syro-RNP, to enforce the immunotherapeutic effect through regulation of lactate metabolism and activation of toll-like receptors is developed.

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Protein acetylation is a common and reversible posttranslational modification tightly governed by protein acetyltransferases and deacetylases crucial for various biological processes in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Although recent studies have characterized many acetyltransferases in diverse bacterial species, only a few protein deacetylases have been identified in prokaryotes, perhaps in part due to their limited sequence homology. In this study, we identified YkuR, encoded by , as a unique protein deacetylase in .

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A spiroannulation reaction of β-ketothioamides with aromatic β-bromoenals and aromatic α-bromoenals via selective -Michael addition and -Michael addition-triggered cascade reactions has been developed. This protocol provides a novel and rapid approach for the synthesis of substituted spirothiopyran and spirothiophene derivatives under mild conditions with moderate to good yields and a broad substrate scope.

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Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) of teeth occur frequently in children and adolescents. TDIs that impact the periodontal tissues and alveolar tissue can be classified into concussion, subluxation, extrusive luxation, intrusive luxation, lateral luxation, and avulsion. In these TDIs, management of injured soft tissue, mainly periodontal ligament, and dental pulp, is crucial in maintaining the function and longevity of the injured teeth.

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Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at "Jiaji" (EX-B 2) on extracellular matrix (ECM) of chondrocytes and inflammatory reaction in rabbits with Modic changes (MC) of cartilage endplate, and to explore the mechanism of EA in treating MC of endplate cartilage.

Methods: Eighteen male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into a sham operation group, a model group and an EA group, 6 rabbits in each group. Based on the autoimmune theory, MC model was established by embedding autogenous nucleus pulposus in the rabbits of the model group and the EA group, based on autoimmunity.

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  • Dental caries (cavities) happens when bad bacteria grow too much in our mouths, and oxidative stress makes it worse.
  • Scientists found that a protein called ActA helps bacteria adapt to this stress by changing another protein called PykF, which affects how well the bacteria can survive and compete.
  • By adding a substance called pyruvate, they discovered that it helps the bacteria deal with stress better, showing how important these proteins are for helping bacteria live in tough environments like dental biofilms.
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Accurate and objective estimation of the postmortem interval (PMI) is crucial in forensic practice. This study aimed to infer PMI through equations based on the relationship between PMI and metabolomics biomarkers.Rats were subjected to models representing various temperatures and causes of death, with blood collected at different intervals.

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Background: Combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) is poorly understood, while the predictive value of the staging in which it is included is controversial.

Methods: Patients with cHCC-CCA underwent radical hepatectomy in two medical centers in China were enrolled and staged based on optimal cut-off values of tumor burden score (TBS), determined using the X-Tile. The association between TBS and prognosis was evaluated by Cox proportional hazard models and Kaplan-Meier curves with Log-rank test.

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