Publications by authors named "Qiang Lu"

Existing methods for adsorption energy prediction primarily focus on individual molecules or static molecular pairs, lacking the capabilities to model the diverse spatial configurations found in complex solution systems. While traditional data sets are static, dynamic systems explore a vast conformational space over time. This paper introduces the Multi-Temporal Solution System (MTSS) data set containing 500,000 temporally resolved configurations (3D atomic coordinates + adsorption energy labels) across five solvents.

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The N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc), a major salivary acid molecule found on the cell surface of animals such as pigs, cows, and sheep, can be metabolically incorporated into the body through consumption of animal-derived foods like red meat. This leads to an immune response and chronic inflammation in individuals who do not naturally produce Neu5Gc, including humans and poultry, further increasing the risk of cancer. The trans-cleavage activity of Cas12a is activated by the recognition of the target aptamer by the crRNA, resulting in the cleavage of the dual-labeled probe.

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Background: Urethral foreign body insertion is an underreported issue in adolescents. Migration to the scrotum is exceptionally rare, with < 20 cases reported. We highlight diagnostic and management challenges.

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Variations in host species significantly impact bacterial growth traits and antibiotic resistance, making it essential to consider host origin when evaluating the zoonotic potential of pathogens. This study focuses on multiple Brucella species, which share highly similar genetic material, to explore the relationship between host origin and zoonotic potential by integrating pan-genome-wide association studies (pan-GWAS) with machine learning (ML). Our results present an open pangenome of Brucella spp.

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Background: Visual identification of interictal epileptiform discharge (IED) is expert-biased and time-consuming. Accurate automated IED detection models can facilitate epilepsy diagnosis. This study aims to develop a multimodal IED detection model (vEpiNetV2) and conduct a multi-center validation.

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (Ace2) is a well-studied enzyme with important physiological functions in mammals. However, its roles in non-mammalian animals remain largely unexplored. This study investigates the function of Ace2 in zebrafish using CRISPR/Cas9-generated ace2 mutants (-/-).

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Background: Roxb. (SGR), known as "tufuling" in China, is a medical and edible plant, which has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antineoplastic activity. SGR is extensively utilized in the remedy of gastroenteric disorders associated with infection.

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Introduction: Stents and decompression tubes (DTs) are both commonly utilized for preoperative decompression in patients with left-sided obstructive colorectal cancer (OCRC). However, the comparative effectiveness and oncological safety of these 2 approaches remain uncertain.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare clinical performance and long-term oncological outcomes of preoperative stent and DT insertion in patients with left-sided OCRC.

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Biomass-based foams present a promising alternative to conventional plastic foams. However, many reported biomass-based foams are composed of nondegradable components and are mechanically weak and brittle. We proposed a hybrid biomass-driven foaming strategy that used specially designed cellulose nanofibers and sodium caseinate to synergistically create stable wet foams and form gas-impermeable bubble interfaces to prevent structural collapse during oven drying.

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Ultrasound imaging is critical for clinical diagnostics, providing insights into various diseases and organs. However, artificial intelligence (AI) in this field faces challenges, such as the need for large labeled datasets and limited task-specific model applicability, particularly due to ultrasound's low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). To overcome these, we introduce the Ultrasound Representation Foundation Model (URFM), designed to learn robust, generalizable representations from unlabeled ultrasound images, enabling label-efficient adaptation to diverse diagnostic tasks.

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The phase transition behavior of anatase TiO nanocrystals under high pressure has attracted considerable attention; however, systematic understanding of the atomic-scale mechanism of the solid-solid phase transition remains unclear. Therefore, in the current work, TiO supercells of different sizes were constructed and the atomic rearrangement processes were investigated through molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations. Under high pressure, TiO undergoes a structural phase transition from the anatase phase to the baddeleyite phase, accompanied by the coordination polyhedron transformation from [TiO] octahedra to [TiO] mono-capped trigonal prisms, following a non-diffusive transition pathway.

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RAS mutations are the most prevalent genetic alterations in human tumors, accounting for 30% of all cases. Among these mutations, KRAS G12C emerged as the first druggable target through covalent attachment, which locks the protein in its inactive state. Employing a structure-based drug design strategy, we identified fulzerasib (GFH925), which features a novel lactam-based tetracyclic naphthyridinone scaffold.

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Background: Male sex is a risk factor of the development and prognosis of primary liver cancers. However, sex difference of tumor recurrence following curative resection and the underlying mechanism needs to be clarified.

Methods: Sex and outcomes among patients undergoing resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) were investigated in two international multi-institutional databases.

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Introduction: Ripretinib, an oral switch-control inhibitor of KIT tyrosine kinase and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha kinase, is approved for adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor who received prior treatment with three or more kinase inhibitors, including imatinib. Ripretinib is metabolized into the equally active major metabolite DP-5439, a prominent component of total drug exposure in humans after oral administration. Ripretinib and DP-5439 undergo hepatic metabolism mainly via cytochrome P450 3A4.

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Waste battery separators typically feature a "sandwich" structure made of plastic substrates and AlO layers, which are stable and difficult to degrade or recycle. To address this, a novel method was developed for the directional degradation and high-value conversion of waste plastics, combining alkaline pretreatment with catalytic pyrolysis, promoting the efficient and valuable recycling of waste battery separators. Specifically, alkaline washing was applied for the pretreatment of the AlO-layered separators to control the limited removal of the AlO layer.

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Background: Recurrence of common bile duct (CBD) calculi within 30 days following T-tube cholangiography is exceedingly rare.

Case Summary: This article details an instance of choledocholithiasis involving a 1.2 cm × 0.

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Background: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a novel hydrophobic aspheric monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) in cataract surgery.

Methods: This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel-controlled clinical study, conducted at nine sites in P.R.

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, for which there are currently no effective therapeutical targets or curative agents. Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb.) DC.

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Silage, a traditional anaerobically fermented feed primarily used for ruminants, can be enhanced by incorporating Lycium barbarum by-products (LBB) to improve its functional properties. LBB is rich in bioactive compounds with notable medicinal and nutritional benefits, positioning it as a promising alternative to conventional additives. This study investigates the effects of LBB and its bioactive components-Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP), flavonoid (FLA), and betaine (BET) on fermentation parameters, bacterial communities and metabolites in alfalfa silages.

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be associated with the pathogenesis and severity of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). We aimed to determine the relationship between OSA and MASLD in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. OSA was diagnosed via polysomnography, and liver ultrasound was used to measure the severity of MASLD in hospitalized patients with T2DM.

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Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a linearly cross-linked sodium hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel used as a retinal patch in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Methods: This multicenter, randomised, parallel-controlled trial included 313 participants diagnosed with RRD classified as PVR grade A or B, excluding those with giant retinal tears (defined as tears spanning more than one quadrant). Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group.

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Background: Anemia negatively affects an individual's overall prognosis and quality of life, and thus represents a significant health burden. Dual-layer computed tomography (DLCT) detector imaging enables substance differentiation. This study aimed to compare the performance of DLCT parameters for different blood vessels in detecting anemia.

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Current methods for hyoid suspension in the treatment of upper airway (UA) collapse have some shortcomings. The application of a magnetic force to displace the hyoid bone has been reported to improve UA geometry in a human cadaver model. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a novel magnetic device for improving UA geometry and to verify its safety and feasibility in beagle canines.

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Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) treatment often involves neoadjuvant therapy combining chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, the effectiveness of these treatments is limited by immune infiltration in the tumor microenvironment.

Methods: We analyzed single-cell transcriptomic data from 22 patients with resectable ESCC, collected before and after neoadjuvant therapy.

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