Review
Cell Biology
Meng Zhang, Ci Li, Song-Yang Liu, Feng-Shi Zhang, Pei-Xun Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the progress of research in EEG-based human-machine interface combined with contralateral C7 transfer repair of brachial plexus nerve injury and discusses the impact of nerve and tendon transfer on neurological recovery.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Zeyu Cai, Gaowei Lei, Jie Li, Yundong Shen, Yudong Gu, Juntao Feng, Wendong Xu
Summary: Contralateral C7 nerve transfer can aid in motor and sensory recovery in TBPI, but synchronous sensation often persists postoperatively. Central plasticity may play a role in sensory recovery, with sensory functioning of the injured hand dominated by its ipsilateral SI and overlapping with the intact hand's representative area.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Jianping Chen, Bengang Qin, Honggang Wang, Jintao Fang, Jiantao Yang, Liqiang Gu
Summary: The study demonstrates that the distal to proximal surgical method is effective in the reconstruction of total brachial plexus avulsion. After the surgery, the motor recovery of shoulder abduction and elbow flexion is good, while the motor recovery of finger extension and finger flexion is relatively poor. However, the restoration of finger sensation and protective sensibility is satisfactory.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Yang Yang, Tie Li, Yan Deng, Junlong Wang, Yajie Li, Hanqiu Liu, Weiwei Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the interhemispheric functional connectivity in brachial plexus avulsion injury patients using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. It found that an increased functional connectivity between the precentral gyrus and supplementary motor area was positively correlated with motor recovery.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mariano Socolovsky, Karina Barillaro, Gonzalo Bonilla, Gilda Di Masi, Martijn Malessy
Summary: This study investigates the levels of disconnection and reconnection in nerve transfers for brachial plexus injuries. A novel plasticity grading scale was developed and used to assess the volitional control achieved. The study found that only approximately 20% of patients achieved complete control over the reinnervated muscle.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Xi Chen, Jinding Guo, Yingjie Zhou, Jie Lao, Xin Zhao, Jing Rui
Summary: This study introduced a modified animal model of cC7 that preserved the deep branch of ulnar nerve and verified its feasibility.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
M. Jakeman, G. H. Borschel, P. Sharma
Summary: C7 nerve transfer in BPBI has few long-term donor limb complications, with transient sensory and motor deficits. The impact on upper limb function in this patient cohort is still unknown.
CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Amgad S. Hanna, Daniel J. Hellenbrand, Dominic T. Schomberg, Shahriar M. Salamat, Megan Loh, Lea Wheeler, Barbara Hanna, Burak Ozaydin, Jennifer Meudt, Dhanansayan Shanmuganayagam
Summary: The study compared the brachial plexus between humans and Wisconsin Miniature Swine and found differences in nerve development, with pigs showing a less developed separation into trunks and cords. Despite this, pigs were deemed a suitable model for studying BPI mechanisms, with differences in nerve trunk diameters and myelinated axon numbers observed. Pigs had fewer myelinated axons in certain nerves compared to humans, likely due to differences in hand motor and sensory demands.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Yang Bai, Song Han, Jing-Yu Guan, Jun Lin, Ming-Guang Zhao, Guo-Biao Liang
Summary: The last three decades have seen significant advancements in the use of contralateral C7 nerve transfer in the treatment of upper-extremity paralysis. Surgical techniques have evolved to shorten regeneration distance and achieve direct neurorrhaphy, while research has also explored the role of the brain in functional improvement after CC7 transfer. This review summarizes recent developments in CC7 transfer for both peripheral and central causes of upper-extremity paralysis and discusses the potential of motor cortex stimulation as a rehabilitation treatment.
REVIEWS IN THE NEUROSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenlai Guo, Bingbing Pei, Zehui Li, Xiao Lan Ou, Tianwen Sun, Zhe Zhu
Summary: The study found that the combination therapy of PLGA-PEG-PLGA hydrogel and NEP1-40 is more effective than other treatments in promoting nerve regeneration and functional recovery in brachial plexus nerve root avulsion injury.
Article
Surgery
Tarek Abdalla El-Gammal, Amr El-Sayed, Mohammed M. Kotb, Usama Farghaly Abdel-Hamid, Yousif Tarek El-Gammal
Summary: This study reports on the long-term outcomes of phrenic nerve transfer for functional restoration of shoulder and elbow functions in brachial plexus avulsion injuries. The results showed that patients achieved better shoulder abduction and external rotation with the transfer of phrenic to axillary nerve, with no respiratory complications observed even in older patients.
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Fan Su, Guobao Wang, Tie Li, Su Jiang, Aiping Yu, Xiaomin Wang, Wendong Xu
Summary: Patients with cerebral injury undergoing contralateral C7 transfer showed faster C7 nerve regeneration, possibly due to altered systemic inflammation leading to macrophage polarization. Serum amyloid protein A1 (SAA1) was found to promote C7 regeneration and interfere with macrophage polarization.
NEUROSCIENCE BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Neel D. Bhagat, Jeffrey N. Gross, Joshua M. Adkinson, Gregory H. Borschel
Summary: This retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of CC7 nerve transfer for pediatric brachial plexus injuries. The results indicate that CC7 nerve transfer is a safe and effective surgical option for the reconstruction of pan-plexus injuries in children, providing additional donor motor axons and facilitating upper extremity function recovery.
CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ali M. Alawieh, Nicholas Au Yong, Nicholas M. Boulis
Summary: Ischemic stroke remains a major cause of disability; while treatment for subacute and chronic strokes is challenging, surgical intervention using contralateral C7 nerve transfer has shown added benefit in improving motor performance and reducing spasticity. However, level 1 evidence for efficacy in ischemic stroke research is still limited.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Bin Xu, Jing-Song Tong, Zhen Dong, Cheng-Gang Zhang, Yu-Dong Gu
Summary: This study reports the outcomes of hand function recovery after combined nerve and tendon transfers in patients with C7-T1 brachial plexus injury, showing that this strategy is reliable and effective.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Linhang Zhu, Zhongyang Zhao, Chang Liu, Wenjun Li, You Zhang, Yongxin Zhang, Chenghang Zheng, Kun Luo, Xiang Gao
Summary: This study investigates the hydrodynamics and cohesive-like characteristics of solid particles in a pseudo-2D droplet gas-solid fluidized bed using two-way coupled CFD-DEM numerical simulations. The results show that the presence of droplets leads to poorer fluidization characteristics, with increased surface tension resulting in inadequate mixing and higher liquid viscosity causing slower particle motion. The choice of contact angle is crucial for optimizing the fluidization quality, and injecting more droplets results in worse mixing, although the number of injected droplets has no significant effect on the flow pattern and particle motion.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cong-Jian Li, Zhen Zhang, Peng-Chao Zhan, Ai-Ping Lv, Pan-Pan Li, Lan Liu, Wen-Jun Li, Ling-Ling Yang, Xiao-Yang Zhi
Summary: In this study, nine endophytic strains belonging to the genus Clostridium sensu stricto, including three new species, were isolated from the roots of Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis. These endophytic strains exhibited diversity in fermentation products, and their genomes showed subtle changes associated with environmental adaptations compared to non-endophytic strains. Therefore, the new species Clostridium yunnanense sp. nov., Clostridium rhizosphaerae sp. nov., and Clostridium paridis sp. nov. are proposed based on strains YIM B02505T, YIM B02515T, and YIM B02565T, respectively.
Article
Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Lin Gui, Wenjun Li, Qiang Li
Summary: By whole genome sequencing of Spinibarbus hollandi, three male-specific markers were identified and validated, showing 100% accuracy in another 24 female and 24 male individuals. Additionally, several male-specific genes involved in sex determination were identified through NR annotation. The male-specific markers suggest an XY sex determination system in S. hollandi and contribute to understanding sex determination mechanisms and development of unisexual breeding.
Article
Microbiology
Hua-Peng Xue, Zi-Yue Fu, Wei He, Lei Wang, Wen-Jun Li, Ai Hua Zhang, Jian-Ke Huang, Dao-Feng Zhang, Zhe Zhao
Summary: A new species of genus Paracoccus, named Paracoccus marinaquae sp. nov., was isolated from the coastal water of the Yellow Sea, China. This bacterium is Gram-stain-negative, non-motile and coccoid. It grows at a temperature range of 20-37 degrees C, pH range of 5.0-9.0, and NaCl concentration range of 0-7.0%. Based on phylogenetic analysis and phenotypic characteristics, it was determined to be a novel species within the genus Paracoccus.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuanming Zhang, Akash Tariq, Alice C. Hughes, Deyuan Hong, Fuwen Wei, Hang Sun, Jordi Sardans, Josep Penuelas, Gad Perry, Jianfang Qiao, Alishir Kurban, Xiaoxia Jia, Domitilla Raimondo, Borong Pan, Weikang Yang, Daoyuan Zhang, Wenjun Li, Zeeshan Ahmed, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Georgy Lazkov, Kristina Toderich, Shirin Karryeva, Davron Dehkonov, Hikmat Hisoriev, Liliya Dimeyeva, Dmitry Milko, Ahmedou Soule, Malgozhata Suska-Malawska, Jumamurat Saparmuradov, Alilov Bekzod, Paul Allin, Sidy Dieye, Birane Cissse, Wondmagegne Whibesilassie, Keping Ma
Summary: The strategic goals of the United Nations and the Aichi Targets for biodiversity conservation have not been met. Instead, biodiversity has continued to rapidly decrease, especially in developing countries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jin Zheng, Jie-Liang Liang, Pu Jia, Shi-wei Feng, Jing-li Lu, Zhen-hao Luo, Hong-xia Ai, Bin Liao, Jin-tian Li, Wen-sheng Shu
Summary: This study used genome-resolved metagenomics to reveal the vast phylogenetic and metabolic diversities of putative MeHg producers and degraders in AMD sediments. The diversity of MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms (particularly MeHg degraders) in AMD sediments is much higher than previously recognized. Microbial and abiotic factors affecting MeHg accumulation in AMD sediments were identified using multiple linear regression analysis. This work emphasizes the importance of using genome-resolved metagenomics to survey MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms and provides a framework for understanding the microbial basis of MeHg accumulation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Yuying Zhang, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: This study obtained the gonad transcriptomes of S. hollandi using Illumina Novaseq technology and compared the transcriptome differences between the ovaries and testes. A large number of differentially expressed genes participated in reproduction, gonad formation and differentiation, and gametogenesis. These findings can provide valuable insights into the regulatory functions of sex-related genes in S. hollandi.
Article
Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: In this study, 11 members of IRFs were identified and their expression patterns in different tissues were analyzed in the zig-zag eel. The results provide valuable information for understanding the antibacterial mechanism of IRFs in teleosts.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Thomas J. Stopka, Marc R. Larochelle, Xiaona Li, Dana Bernson, Wenjun Li, Leland K. Ackerson, Ric Bayly, Olaf Dammann, Cici Bauer
Summary: The study identified significant variations in fatal overdose rates of opioid-related drugs among different populations and geographical locations. These variations and clusters changed over time, providing valuable information to develop targeted public health strategies for high-risk subpopulations.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Wenjun Li, Hui Zhang, Pei Chen, Jiale Yao, Xiangzhi Dong
Summary: In this study, Ag-doped g-C3N4-TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalysts were deposited on cotton fabric surface, significantly improving the photodegradation rate of MO dye under visible light irradiation. The introduction of highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles into g-C3N4-TiO2 composites was found to exhibit excellent photocatalytic properties due to narrowed band gap and faster separation and transfer of charge carriers. The Ag nanoparticle doping site had a significant influence on the photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the modified cotton fabric showed good reusability and stability for MO dye degradation after multiple cycles.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Dan-Dan Zhang, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Danni Wu, Bin-Bin Li, Hong-Can Liu, Yu-Guang Zhou, Bao-Zhu Fang, Wen-Jun Li, Man Cai
Summary: Two novel strains of bacteria, named XJ19-10T and XJ19-11, were isolated from river water in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Through phenotypic, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic analysis, it was determined that these strains represent a new species, Aquiflexum gelatinilyticum sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cale O. Seymour, Marike Palmer, Eric D. Becraft, Ramunas Stepanauskas, Ariel D. Friel, Frederik Schulz, Tanja Woyke, Emiley Eloe-Fadrosh, Dengxun Lai, Jian-Yu Jiao, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Lan Liu, Zheng-Han Lian, Wen-Jun Li, Maria Chuvochina, Brianna K. Finley, Benjamin J. Koch, Egbert Schwartz, Paul Dijkstra, Duane P. Moser, Bruce A. Hungate, Brian P. Hedlund
Summary: The candidate bacterial phylum Omnitrophota is poorly studied. By analyzing genomes and data from the Earth Microbiome Project, researchers found that Omnitrophota are ultra-small cells mainly found in water, sediments, and soils. These bacteria have reduced genomes but retain key metabolic pathways and symbiotic gene clusters, indicating a host-associated lifestyle. Additionally, stable-isotope probing identified certain Omnitrophota families as potential obligate bacterial predators. Overall, most Omnitrophota inhabit various ecosystems as predators or parasites.
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yang-Zhi Rao, Yu-Xian Li, Ze-Wei Li, Yan-Ni Qu, Yan-Ling Qi, Jian-Yu Jiao, Wen-Sheng Shu, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Wen-Jun Li
Summary: By using genome-resolved metagenomics, researchers discovered 28 Parvarchaeales-associated metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) and identified metabolic differences between Jingweiarchaeales and Parvarchaeales, as well as the adaptation of Parvarchaeales to acidic environments. The study also revealed unique genomic features of Jingweiarchaeum and Haiyanarchaeum that may contribute to their adaptation to high-temperature environments. Overall, this research is important for understanding the strategies and processes of how Candidatus Parvarchaeales microbes adapt to extreme environments.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lei Wang, Yan Qu, Wenjun Li, Kai Wang, Song Qin
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the repair effect of tilapia collagen on acute wounds and its effect on the expression level of related genes and their metabolic direction in the repair process. The wound healing effect was observed and evaluated using characterization, histology, and immunohistochemistry. Techniques such as RT-PCR, fluorescence tracer, and frozen section were used to observe the effect of fish collagen on gene expression and metabolic direction in wound repair.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wenchao Li, Liju Huang, Lei Yang, Yanyan Liu, Huimei Chen, Wenjun Li
Summary: To study the phenotypic plasticity of the invasive weed Pedicularis kansuensis, we examined and compared its phenotypes at different levels of invasion. As the invasion level increased, the weed showed increased plasticity in certain traits such as inflorescence length, single-leaf thickness, and specific leaf area, while other traits like single-leaf area and crown width became less plastic. We also observed density-dependent effects during the invasion process, including changes in morphology, increased aboveground biomass, and decreased allocation of resources to certain parts of the plant (p < 0.05).
