Publications by authors named "Xuejuan Li"

Oedipodinae (Acrididae) is a species-rich and globally distributed subfamily of grasshoppers, currently comprising 807 valid species assigned to 138 genera in 16 tribes. Resolving the phylogeny of Oedipodinae has proven difficult, owing to their extensive species diversity, disjunct geographic distribution and the scarcity of informative molecular markers. To establish a more robust phylogenetic framework, we conducted a mitochondrial phylogenomic analysis of 143 mitogenomes.

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To analyze the structural and temporal evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health applications in vascular surgery over the past two decades, identifying historical development trajectories, research focal points, and emerging frontiers. Publications on AI and digital health applications in vascular surgery were retrieved from WoSCC. Analyzed through CiteSpace and HistCite to track temporal development, thematic shifts, and innovation patterns within the domain.

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Background: Recent economic development and evolving lifestyles have contributed to a global rise in overweight and obesity, which are now acknowledged as critical public health challenges. Previous research examining the effectiveness of peer support interventions for individuals who are overweight or obese has produced inconsistent and sometimes conflicting results. However, recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses have suggested a potential association between peer support and reductions in both weight and body mass index.

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The mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) has been widely used to infer the phylogeny, origin and evolution of Orthopteran insects. Although several mitogenomic data have been used to study the phylogenetic relationships of Tetrigoidea (Orthoptera), the phylogenetic status of several subfamilies and tribes was still unclear due to the limited sampling of taxon. To further analyze the mitogenomic features and phylogeny of Tetrigoidea, five mitogenomes (, , , and ) were sequenced and analyzed in this study, with being the newly published mitogenome and and being the complete mitogenomes.

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Background: The relict gull (Larus relictus, Charadriiformes, Laridae) classified as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List is defined as a first-class national protected bird in China. However, our knowledge of the evolutionary history of L. relictus is limited.

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Glioma is recognized as one of the most lethal and aggressive brain tumors. Although the standard-of-care treatment for glioblastoma (GBM) involves maximal surgical resection and temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy, the discovery of novel anti-tumor agents from nature sources is an effective strategy for glioma treatment. In this study, we conducted a screening process to identify the bisindole alkaloid melodinine J (MDJ) from Melodinus tenuicaudatus.

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JOURNAL/nrgr/04.03/01300535-202511000-00034/figure1/v/2024-12-20T164640Z/r/image-tiff Previous studies have shown that the compound (E)-2-(3,4-dihydroxystyryl)-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one (D30), a pyromeconic acid derivative, possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibits amyloid-β aggregation, and alleviates scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment, similar to the phase III clinical drug resveratrol. In this study, we established a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease via intracerebroventricular injection of fibrillar amyloid-β to investigate the effect of D30 on fibrillar amyloid-β-induced neuropathology.

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Rationale: The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of Alpinia katsumadai Hayata (AKH) play a key role in determining its effects such as organoleptic properties, medicinal properties, and consumer preferences. The nonmedicinal parts (roots, fibrous roots, stems, leaves, and shells) in AKH are also rich in VOCs and different degrees of antibacterial activity. Therefore, it is important to comprehensively characterize the VOCs in different parts of AKH and learn about their potential antimicrobial abilities.

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Objective: The first-line treatment for severe pneumonia (PCP) is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ). Here, we report a case involving 6-month-old child with a PCP infection, highlighting the role of clinical pharmacists in providing individualized pharmaceutical care and guidance through the process of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).

Methods: The clinical pharmacist monitored the concentration of TMP/SMZ in the serum, urine and sputum of a 6-month-old child with PCP infection.

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Introduction: The calcineurin inhibitor cyclosporine A (CsA) has been shown to effectively reduce proteinuria. However, its precise mechanism is still not fully understood. Our previous study showed that CsA reduced proteinuria by directly stabilizing the foot process (FP) cytoskeletal structure via cofilin-1, suggesting that synaptopodin, a podocyte-specific actin protein, is not the sole target of CsA in podocytes.

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Oleanane pentacyclic triterpenoids have been widely used in clinical practice. However, studies on their interactions with hepatic transporters remain limited. In this study, we systematically investigated the inhibitory effects of 14 oleanane pentacyclic triterpenoids on organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 and 1B3 (OATP1B1 and OATP1B3), two liver-specific uptake transporters.

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  • The study aimed to investigate the characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in patients also suffering from type 2 diabetes (T2D) to help with early diagnosis and treatment.
  • A total of 93 patients were analyzed using metagenomics next-generation sequencing, with 46 having CAP/T2D and 47 without diabetes, revealing significant differences in various health metrics between the two groups.
  • Results indicated that patients with CAP/T2D had higher infection rates and levels of inflammation markers, while their albumin levels were lower compared to those without diabetes, suggesting a more severe condition in the case group.
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Changes in physiological factors may result in large pharmacokinetic variability of vancomycin in pediatric patients, thereby leading to either supratherapeutic or subtherapeutic exposure and potentially affecting clinical outcomes. This study set out to characterize the disposition of vancomycin, quantify the exposure target and establish an optimal dosage regimen among the Southern Chinese pediatric population. Routine therapeutic drug monitoring data of 453 patients were available.

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  • TLR7/8 is crucial for immune responses and plays a significant role in autoimmune diseases like lupus, but the exact mechanisms behind its activation are not fully understood.
  • The study reveals that the microRNA miR-574-5p is increased in lupus-affected tissues and correlates with disease severity, actively binding to TLR8 and triggering strong immune responses.
  • In experiments with transgenic mice, overexpression of miR-574-5p led to heightened autoimmune activity, while silencing it reduced lupus symptoms, indicating it plays a key role in the disease's progression.
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Due to its highly aggressiveness and malignancy, glioblastoma (GBM) urgently requires a safe and effective treatment strategy. Zeylenone, a natural polyoxygenated cyclohexenes compound isolated from , has exhibited potential biological activities in various human diseases, including tumors. We designed and synthesized a series of (+)-Zeylenone analogues and evaluated their anti-GBM roles through structural-activity analysis.

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Background: High-quality genome data of birds play a significant role in the systematic study of their origin and adaptive evolution. The Temminck's tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) (Galliformes, Phasianidae), a larger pheasant, is one of the most abundant and widely distributed species of the genus Tragopan, and was defined as class II of the list of national key protected wild animals in China. The absence of a sequenced genome has restricted previous evolutionary trait studies of this taxa.

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  • Island endemic birds, like the Swinhoe's pheasant, represent a significant portion of recent vertebrate extinctions, but their evolutionary traits remain poorly understood.
  • This study assembled a high-quality genome for the Swinhoe's pheasant, revealing rapid chromosome rearrangements and natural selection favoring genes linked to reproduction and body size—key factors for island adaptation.
  • Comparisons with the closely related silver pheasant showed more genetic drift and inbreeding in the Swinhoe's pheasant, highlighting the unique demographic histories shaped by island versus mainland climates during the last glacial period and emphasizing the need for genetic conservation efforts.
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Purpose: To systematically evaluate the safety, dosing regimen, and efficacy of selexipag for pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH).

Methods: A literature search of the electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar was performed from inception through February 28, 2023. Two reviewers independently searched and evaluated the quality of the studies and pooled data when appropriate.

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The mitochondrial genomes of six species-small insectivores belonging to the Phylloscopidae family-were obtained using the Illumina sequencing platform. The mitogenomes were closed circular molecules 16,922-17,007 bp in size, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and two control regions ( and remnant ). The gene orders were conserved in 35 sampled mitogenomes in the GenBank database, with a gene rearrangement of --------.

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Peritoneal fibrosis together with increased capillaries is the primary cause of peritoneal dialysis failure. Mesothelial cell loss is an initiating event for peritoneal fibrosis. We find that the elevated glucose concentrations in peritoneal dialysate drive mesothelial cell pyroptosis in a manner dependent on caspase-3 and Gasdermin E, driving downstream inflammatory responses, including the activation of macrophages.

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Huo-Xiang-Zheng-Qi oral liquid (HXZQOL) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine formula for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, with the pharmacologic effects of antiinflammatory, immune protection and gastrointestinal motility regulation. More significantly, HXZQOL is recommended for the treatment of COVID-19 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, and it has been clinically proven to reduce the inflammatory response in patients with COVID-19. However, the effective and overall quality control of HXZQOL is currently limited due to its complex composition, especially the large amount of volatile and non-volatile active components involved.

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This work was designed to investigate the dynamic changes process of non-volatile organic compounds (n-VOCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in mulberries during different growth periods using UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS, HS-SPME-GC-MS, and HS-GC-IMS. A total of 166 compounds were identified, including 68 n-VOCs and 98 VOCs. Furthermore, principal component analysis (PCA), random forest analysis (RFA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to analyze differences in mulberries at different ripening stages.

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Background: Antimicrobial agents' wastage is a huge problem, especially for pediatric patients, resulting in excessive drug expenditure and increasing the economic burden on patients' families. Moreover, the cost of disposing of antimicrobial agents' waste and the risk of environmental and occupational exposure also increased. This study aimed to explore the cost-effectiveness of the vial-sharing strategy combined with the daily-rate charge mode for pediatric inpatients to provide a strategy for reducing patients' expenditures, saving medical costs, and reducing drug proportion.

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Shuang-Huang-Lian powder injection (SHLPI) is a natural drug injection made of honeysuckle, scutellaria baicalensis and forsythia suspensa. It has the characteristics of complex chemical composition and difficult metabolism research in vivo. LC-MS platform has been proven to be an important analytical technology in plasma metabolomics.

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