Search Results - Dan Xu

ObjectiveFat-soluble vitamins (FSVs) play essential roles in numerous physiological processes and are involved in the onset and progression of chronic diseases. However, limited research has investigated whether dietary intake of live microbes correlates with circulating FSVs levels. This study aims...

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Background: Chiari malformation type I (CM1) with syringomyelia caused by supratentorial lesions is extremely rare, and the mechanism has not been well explained. Methods: A 25-year-old female patient with no significant medical history who presented with progressive pain in the left neck for one mo...

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<i>Villosiclava virens</i> (anamorph: <i>Ustilaginoidea virens</i>), the causal fungal pathogen of rice false smut, has been found to produce various secondary metabolites. The albino strain LN02 is a natural albino phenotype mutant of <i>V. virens</i> due to its...

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BackgroundThis study aimed to examine whether aspirin reduces mortality in patients with sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC).MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, 1,194 patients with SIC were identified from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV database. The primary outcome...

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Kiwifruit is a climacteric fruit that undergoes significant physiological and biochemical changes during ripening, with ethylene playing a central regulatory role. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying ethylene-induced ripening is crucial for improving the postharvest handling and qualit...

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X-linked hyper-IgM (X-HIGM), which results from mutations of the CD40 ligand gene (CD40LG) located on chromosome Xq26.3, is characterized by a defective T-B lymphocyte cross talk and class switch recombination (CSR). The present study aimed to evaluate the expression of CD40L and lymphocyte subsets...

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PurposeThe study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics and economic burden of Yi and Han hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).Patients and methodsThe patients hospitalized for AECOPD were retrospectively enrolled at the Hospital of I...

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Powdery mildew, caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt), is one of the most damaging diseases to wheat in the world. The cultivation of resistant varieties of wheat is essential for controlling the powdery mildew epidemic. Wheat landraces are important resources of resistance to many diseas...

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Follicular development is tightly regulated by the coordinated action of multiple hormones and complex gene regulatory networks in granulosa cells, which play a crucial role in egg production and fertility in hens. Extensive studies have established that Niemann-Pick C2 (NPC2) is a key regulator of...

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BackgroundT2DM and COPD are prevalent and high-burden diseases which are closely related, with poor patient outcomes. In this study, we aimed to identify common diagnostic markers for T2DM and COPD and their therapeutic potential.MethodsMicroarray data from the GEO database were analyzed to identify...

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The comb, a secondary sexual characteristic in chickens, plays a crucial role in sexual selection, physiological regulation, and growth performance. This study explores the relationship between comb development, circulating hormone levels, and growth traits in Tianfu broilers. Weekly measurements of...

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PurposeJinkui Shenqi Pill (JKSQP), a traditional Chinese herbal formula, is clinically utilized in China for managing bone disorders secondary to kidney deficiency, including osteoporotic fractures (OPFs). The present study aims to elucidate the pharmacological mechanism underlying JKSQP’s therapeut...

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ABSTRACT Fat deposition is a crucial economic trait during sheep growth and development, closely linked to economic returns. Current research on sheep’s digestive tract predominantly focuses on the rumen, but the composition of the cecal microbiota and its relationship with host fat deposition remai...

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ABSTRACT Variety and diversity serve as the foundation for animal husbandry development. Nowadays, heterosis is often used to improve animal performance and increase economic benefits. The intestine is an important organ for nutrient absorption and is also the largest immune organ in the body. Intes...

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Abstract Background Thyroid cancer is one of the most common endocrine tumors worldwide, especially among women and the metastatic mechanism of papillary thyroid carcinoma remains poorly understood. Methods Thyroid cancer tissue samples were obtained for single‐cell RNA‐sequencing and spatial transc...

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Meat quality is a critical determinant of consumer preference and economic value in the livestock industry. However, the relationship between carcass performance and meat quality remains poorly understood. In our study, we conducted an integrative analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics to inve...

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As a crucial economic trait, fat deposition is directly related to carcass quality and feed efficiency in sheep. The purpose of this study was to investigate the polymorphisms of the FGB gene related to fat deposition and detect the expression features of the FGB gene in different adipose tissues of...

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Scrotal circumference is an important reproductive index of breeding rams, which has a high genetic correlation with ejaculation volume and semen quality. In this study, the scrotal circumference of 1353 male Hu sheep at different stages of development was measured and descriptive statistical analys...

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