Publications by authors named "Zuming Li"

In experimental studies, hydrazine hydrate is widely employed as a reducing agent for the conversion of graphene oxide to graphene. Herein, we conducted theoretical calculations using cluster models to investigate the adsorption behavior of hydrazine hydrate on the surface of graphene. The calculated adsorption energy reveals that hydrazine hydrate can physically bind to the graphene surface.

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Background: Gut microbiota is closely related to the occurrence and development of sepsis. However, the causal effects between the gut microbiota and sepsis, and whether circulating inflammatory proteins act as mediators, remain unclear.

Methods: Gut microbiota, circulating inflammatory proteins, and four sepsis-related outcomes were identified from large-scale genome wide association studies (GWAS) summary data.

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PRKCI is abnormally expressed in various cancers, but its role in osteosarcoma is unknown. This study aimed to explore the biological function of PRKCI in osteosarcoma and its potential molecular mechanism. PRKCI expression was evaluated in osteosarcoma cell lines using Western blot analysis and reverse transcription PCR.

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Background: Following COVID-19, reports suggest Long COVID and autoimmune diseases (AIDs) in infected individuals. However, bidirectional causal effects between Long COVID and AIDs, which may help to prevent diseases, have not been fully investigated.

Methods: Summary-level data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of Long COVID (N = 52615) and AIDs including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (N = 377277), Crohn's disease (CD) (N = 361508), ulcerative colitis (UC) (N = 376564), etc.

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Background: Long COVID is a major challenge facing the public. Gut microbiota is closely related to Long COVID. However, the causal effects between gut microbiota and Long COVID remains unclear.

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This study aimed to assess the impact of (L or H represents a low or high dose), inulin (I), and polydextrose (P) combined with aerobic exercise (A) on the composition of the gut microbiota and metabolic profiles in db/db mice. After a 12-week intervention, LIP, LIPA, and HIPA groups exhibited significant improvements in hyperglycemia, glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, inflammatory response, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and blood lipid levels compared to type 2 diabetes mice (MC). After treatment, the gut microbiota composition shifted favorably in the treatment groups which significantly increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria, such as , , , and , and significantly decreased the abundance of .

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Background: Circadian rhythm is crucial to the function of the immune system. Disorders of the circadian rhythm can contribute to inflammatory diseases such as Ulcerative colitis (UC). This Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis applies genetic tools to represent the aggregated statistical results of exposure to circadian rhythm disorders and UC and its comorbidities, allowing for causal inferences.

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Objective: Traditional observational research has suggested a connection between socioeconomic position, mental health, and sleep apnea (SA), but the specifics of this connection are still unclear. Using the Mendelian randomization approach, we intended to evaluate the potential causal link between mental health, socioeconomic status, and SA.

Methods: Our research employed summary statistics data from large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on mental health, socioeconomic status, and SA.

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of and isolated from human feces coordinating with inulin on the composition of gut microbiota and metabolic profiles in db/db mice. These supplements were administered to db/db mice for 12 weeks. The results showed that the coordinating with inulin group (LI) exhibited lower fasting blood glucose levels than the model control group (MC).

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The study aimed to isolate strains with hypoglycemic activity and probiotic properties and to determine their antidiabetic abilities . 22, 25, 11, and 305 with high hypoglycemic activity were screened from 23 strains of isolated from human feces and identified by 16S rDNA sequencing. The fasting blood glucose (FBG) of the mice was recorded weekly.

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Background: Swallowing disorder is a common sequela after recovery from COVID-19. Acupuncture is an important traditional therapy for treating swallowing disorder. However, the efficacy of acupuncture for swallowing disorder after recovery from COVID-19 lacks evidence-based medicine.

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a brain disease that affects thinking and memory, and it might be connected to the tiny living things in our gut called gut microbiota (GM).
  • A study found that giving special bacteria (Lactobacillaceae) to mice improved their thinking skills and reduced brain problems related to AD.
  • These beneficial bacteria also helped balance the good and bad bacteria in the gut and showed that they could be a new way to help treat AD!.
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This study explored the effects of (previously ) BW2013 on mucosal integrity and gut microbiota of mice with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. The results show that the clinical symptoms in DSS-modelled ulcerative colitis (UC) were improved by BW2013 via decreasing disease activity index scores and suppressing inflammatory cell infiltration. Furthermore, BW2013 decreased the levels of diamine oxidase activity, myeloperoxidase, and D-lactic acid.

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BW2013 was isolated from the fermented Chinese cabbage. This study aimed to test the effect of this strain on the gut microbiota in BALB/c mice by 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. The mice were randomly allocated to the control group and three treatment groups of BW2013 (a low-dose group of 10 CFU/ml, a medium-dose group of 10 CFU/ml, and a high-dose group of 10 CFU/ml).

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Daqu made from raw wheat, barley or pea is used as an inoculum for the fermentation of Chinese Baijiu. In this study, the microbial communities of four different types of Daqus (sauce-flavor Wuling Daqu, sauce and strong-flavor Baisha Daqu, strong-flavor Deshan Daqu, and light-flavor Niulanshan Daqu) were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE), phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) analysis, and Biolog EcoPlates analysis (Biolog). Clear differences were seen between the microbial communities of the four Daqus.

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The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant activities and the protective effect of Rhodobacter sphaeroides on HO-induced oxidative stress in Caco-2 cells. The results showed that the antioxidant action of R. sphaeroides varied with different cell concentrations and treatments.

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The aim of this study was to analyse the flow dynamics in an idealised model of the aorta-renal bifurcation using flow visualisation, with a particular focus on the effect of aorta-to-renal flow ratio and flow spirality. The recirculation length was longest when there was low flow in the renal artery and smaller in the presence of spiral flow. The results also indicate that patients without spiral flow or who have low flow in the renal artery due to the presence of stenosis may be susceptible to heightened development of atherosclerotic lesions.

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The aim of this study was to observe the treatment characteristics of verbenalin on a prostatitis mouse model. Give Xiaozhiling injection in the prostate locally to make a prostatitis mouse model. High, medium and low doses of verbenalin were each given to different mouse groups.

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Although the MSH6 G39E polymorphism is considered to be a biomarker of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), many studies have also found that it may be associated with increased risks of lung, breast, and pancreatic cancers, with inconsistent estimated risks. Here, we performed a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the associations. We searched published literature from MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CNKI for eligible publications up to Dec.

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  • The study aimed to understand the prevalence and risk factors of hyperuricemia in a rural area of the Three Gorges, using data collected from 9354 participants aged 35 and above.
  • Findings revealed that men had significantly higher serum uric acid levels than women, with increased levels correlating with age.
  • Factors such as alcohol consumption and lower intake of green vegetables and fruits were identified as significant risk factors for hyperuricemia among the participants.
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Alkaline pectin lyase (PNL) shows potential as a biological control agent against several plant diseases. We isolated and characterized a new Bacillus clausii strain that can produce 4,180 U/g of PNL using sugar beet pulp as a carbon source and inducer. The PNL was purified to apparent homogeneity using ultrafiltration, ammonium sulfate fractionation, DEAE Sepharose Fast Flow, and Sephadex G-75 gel filtration.

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The indigenous microbial communities within the plant phyllosphere are highly diverse and include many different species of bacteria, filamentous fungi, yeasts and algae which play important ecological roles. This study was the first attempt to assess the impact of abamectin treatments on microbial communities of broccoli phyllosphere using two culture-independent techniques of phospholipid fatty acid analysis (PLFA) and terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (T-RFLP). Results showed that low concentration of abamectin treatments did not affect the microbial biomass and microbial community structure of broccoli phyllosphere significantly.

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Rhodobacter sphaeroides possesses an extensive range of energy acquiring mechanisms including photosynthesis, lithotrophy, aerobic and anaerobic respiration. It can produce 5-aminolevulinic acid, CoQ10, carotenoids, hydrogen, etc. by fermentation.

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  • * The study used advanced techniques like phospholipid fatty acid analysis (PLFA) and 16S rRNA gene PCR-DGGE to assess changes in microbial communities over 21 days.
  • * Results showed increased bacterial biomass and a shift in community structure, with a dominance of Gram-negative bacteria in treated plants compared to a predominance of Firmicutes in untreated ones.
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Biocontrol agents are safe and environmental friendly alternatives for pesticides in agriculture application. Trichoderma viride WEBL0703 performed a high level of antagonistic activity toward a broad spectrum of phytopathogens and was determined as a biocontrol agent, which was produced by solid state fermentation using grape marc and wine lees. The maximum yield of T.

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