Publications by authors named "Hui-ping Li"

This study aims to investigate the in vitro mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of puerarin on hepatic insulin resistance(IR) based on the carbohydrate response element-binding protein(ChREBP)/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR)α/PPARγ axis involved in glucose and lipid metabolism. An IR-HepG2 cell model was established by treating cells with dexamethasone for 48 h, and the cells were then treated with 10, 20, and 40 μmol·L~(-1) puerarin for 24 h. Glucose levels and output in the extracellular fluid were measured by the glucose oxidase method, while cell viability was assessed by the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay.

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Background: Preclinical models demonstrated promising anti-tumor activity of SPH4336, a novel oral, highly selective cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor.

Methods: This phase I study enrolled patients who received SPH4336 orally in 6 dose-escalation cohorts (50-600 mg) in a 3 + 3 design. Based on tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and activity data from the dose-escalation phase, 2-3 dose cohorts were expanded.

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With the increasing scarcity of traditional hardwood sawdust resources, developing sustainable substrates for edible fungi cultivation has become an urgent industrial priority. This study systematically evaluated the effects of bamboo sawdust substitutions (20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) on mycelial growth, fruiting body development, and nutritional quality of , while elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms through transcriptome sequencing. The results demonstrated that bamboo substitution of ≤30% maintained normal mycelial growth and fruiting body differentiation, with 20% and 30% substitutions increasing yields by 5.

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This study identified blood-entering components of Anshen Dropping Pills and explored their anti-insomnia effects and mechanisms. The main blood-entering components of Anshen Dropping Pills were detected and identified by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. The rationality of the formula was assessed by using enrichment analysis based on the relationship between drugs and symptoms, and core targets of its active components were selected as the the potential anti-insomnia targets of Anshen Dropping Pills through network pharmacology analysis.

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Introduction: Strain ALG19, a predominant culturable bacterium isolated from the larval gut of the emerald ash borer () infesting velvet ash (), was investigated to determine its taxonomic identity and evaluate its cellulose-degrading potential.

Methods: The taxonomic classification of ALG19 was determined through whole-genome sequencing, average nucleotide identity (ANI) analysis, and phylogenetic reconstruction based on single-copy orthologous genes. Functional annotation of carbohydrate-active genes was performed using the COG, KEGG, and CAZy databases.

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Soil salinization has been the major form of soil degradation under the dual influence of climate change and high-intensity human activities, threatening global agricultural sustainability and food security. High salt concentrations induce osmotic imbalance, ion stress, oxidative damage, and other hazards to plants, resulting in retarded growth, reduced biomass, and even total crop failure. Halo-tolerant plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (HT-PGPR), as a widely distributed group of beneficial soil microorganisms, are emerging as a valuable biological tool for mitigating the toxic effects of high salt concentrations and improve plant growth while remediating degraded saline soil.

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Background: Metabolic remodeling is the hallmark of cancer. In recent years, mitochondrial metabolism (MM) has been considered essential in tumorigenesis and cancer progression. Understanding the role of MM in cervical cancer (CC) can provide insights into disease progression and potential therapeutic targets.

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Background: Identifying effective biological control agents against fungal pathogens and determining their mechanisms of action are important in the control of plant diseases.

Results: In this study, we isolated an endophytic bacterial strain, GsB01, from the branches of asymptomatic Gleditsia sinensis. Multi-locus sequence analysis identified the strain as Bacillus velezensis.

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Introduction: Joubert syndrome a rare genetic disorder, is characterized by abnormalities in the development of the central nervous system with "molar signs" on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and accompanied by cerebellar vermis hypoplasia, ataxia, hypotonia, and developmental delay. Keratoconus (KC) is a kind of genetically predisposed eye disease that causes blindness characterized by a dilated thinning of the central or paracentral cornea conically projected forward, highly irregular astigmatism, and severe visual impairment. Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome in the cells of male patients, and the main phenotype is tall stature and dysplasia with secondary sex characteristics.

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  • Endophytes play a crucial role in plant-insect interactions, yet their specific contributions to managing Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestations are not well understood.
  • Utilizing advanced genetic analysis methods, the study compares the endophytic fungi and bacteria in the phloem of EAB-infested and healthy samples, revealing significant shifts in community structure and diversity due to infestation.
  • The results indicate that while fungal diversity declines and shifts significantly, bacterial abundance increases without diversity change, highlighting complex interactions that could inform better pest control strategies.
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Objectives: Patients with severe stroke are at high risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but this severe complication was often under-diagnosed and rarely explored in stroke patients. We aimed to investigate the prevalence, early predictors, and outcomes of ARDS in severe stroke.

Methods: This prospective study included consecutive patients admitted to neurological intensive care unit (neuro-ICU) with severe stroke, including acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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  • Single-component thermoelectric materials are struggling to meet the diverse needs of practical applications, leading researchers to explore multi-component nanocomposites as a solution.
  • This study focuses on creating multi-layer flexible composite films using single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT), polypyrrole (PPy), tellurium (Te), and lead telluride (PbTe), combining their unique properties for enhanced thermoelectric performance.
  • The resulting SWCNT/PPy/Te/PbTe composites achieved a remarkable maximum power factor of 929.8 µW m K at room temperature, showcasing the potential of electrochemical multi-layer assembly for developing high-performing thermoelectric materials.
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Phosphorus (P), an essential macronutrient for all life on Earth, has been shown to be a vital limiting nutrient element for plant growth and yield. P deficiency is a common phenomenon in terrestrial ecosystems across the world. Chemical phosphate fertilizer has traditionally been employed to solve the problem of P deficiency in agricultural production, but its application has been limited by the non-renewability of raw materials and the adverse influence on the ecological health of the environment.

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The occurrence of acute pancreatitis (AP) is increasing significantly worldwide. However, current diagnostic methods of AP do not provide a clear clinical stratification of severity, and the prediction of complications in AP is still limited. Here, we present a robust AP identification and diagnosis (RAPIDx) method by the proteomic fingerprinting of intact nanoscale extracellular vesicles (EVs) from clinical samples.

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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous disease and lacks effective treatment. Our previous study classified TNBCs into four subtypes with putative therapeutic targets. Here, we report the final results of FUTURE, a phase II umbrella trial designed to explore whether the subtyping-based strategy may improve the outcomes in metastatic TNBC patients.

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Objective: Early identification and intervention for children with global developmental delay (GDD) can significantly improve their prognosis and reduce the possibility of developing intellectual disability in the future. This study aimed to explore the clinical effectiveness of a parent-implemented early intervention program (PIEIP) for GDD, providing a research basis for the extended application of this intervention strategy in the future.

Methods: During the period between September 2019 and August 2020, children aged 3 to 6 months diagnosed with GDD were selected from each research center as the experimental group and the control group.

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One of the most common harmful mites in edible fungi is Dufour (Acaridida: Histiostomatidae), a fungivorous astigmatid mite that feeds on hyphae and fruiting bodies, thereby transmitting pathogens. This study examined the effects of seven constant temperatures and 10 types of mushrooms on the growth and development of , as well as its host preference. Developmental time for the total immature stages was significantly affected by the type of mushroom species, ranging from 4.

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Background: Inflammatory mechanisms play important roles in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and have been linked to the development of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP). The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) are inflammatory indexes that influence systemic inflammatory responses after stroke. In this study, we aimed to compare the predictive value of the NLR, SII, SIRI and PLR for SAP in patients with ICH to determine their application potential in the early identification of the severity of pneumonia.

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Background: Lamb-Shaffer syndrome (LAMSHF, MIM 616,803) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder due to haploinsufficiency of SOX5. Furthermore, studies about the clinical features of LAMSHF patients with same allele of c.1477C > T (p.

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  • Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) is a serious condition with high mortality rates, yet its mechanisms are not well understood.
  • This study focused on the role of macrophage-inducible C-type lectin (Mincle) in AE-IPF, discovering that Mincle levels were elevated in lung tissues of AE-IPF patients and that Mincle-deficient mice showed reduced inflammation compared to wild-type mice.
  • The findings suggest that Mincle enhances acute inflammation in AE-IPF by promoting Th17 cell differentiation, indicating a potential target for therapeutic interventions.
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The Asian long-horned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennies (Motschulsky), is a destructive wood-boring pest that is capable of killing healthy trees. Gut bacteria in the larvae of the wood-boring pest is essential for the fitness of hosts. However, little is known about the structure of the intestinal microbiome of A.

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Background: Breast cancer patients and their families are under various pressures in the process of disease diagnosis and treatment, which seriously threaten their physical and mental health. Findings from existing research suggest that good family resilience can help breast cancer families better adapt and cope with adversity and challenges. However, there are only a few intervention studies on family resilience and no intervention studies on resilience among the families of breast cancer patients.

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The study aims to identify genetic variants in five Chinese families with Keratoconus (KC) and describe the characteristics of parental corneal topography. Fifteen participants, including five probands and ten parents from five Chinese families with KC, were recruited for genetic and clinical analyses. Targeted next-generation sequencing using a custom-designed panel for KC was applied on the probands for variant identification.

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