Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Kai Cui
Single cell eQTL Mendelian randomization prioritizes FUBP1 as a candidate therapeutic target in T cells for lung cancer
Abstract Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Although the tumor immune microenvironment plays a critical role in disease progression, immune cell–specific causal genes and therapeutic targets remain largely undefined. We performed Mendelian randomization (MR) and colocalization analyses using single-cell expression quantitative trait loci (sc-eQTL) from 14 peripheral blood immune cell types to identify immune-related drug targets for lung cancer.
Ligand Steric Hindrance-Engineered Spatially Asymmetric Single-Atom Catalysts: A New Platform for Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Supporting Information Filename Description ange74556-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx9.1 MB Detailed experimental procedures, controlled experimental data, and author contributions are provided in the . Supporting File: ange74556-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx.
Ligand Steric Hindrance-Engineered Spatially Asymmetric Single-Atom Catalysts: A New Platform for Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction
1 Introduction In recent years, atomically dispersed single-atom catalysts (SACs) have garnered extensive research attention due to their high atomic utilization efficiency, unique electronic structures, and well-defined active centers [1-3].
Chromosome-level genome assembly of Coreoperca whiteheadi
Abstract Coreoperca whiteheadi is an economically important and ecologically significant freshwater fish distributed across southern China and northern Vietnam, yet genomic resources for this species remain limited. Here, we present a high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly for C. whiteheadi generated using an integrated sequencing strategy combining PacBio HiFi long-read, MGI short-read, and Hi-C chromatin conformation data.
A targetable ALDH3A2-NRF2 axis mediates KEAP1-mutant tumour development via ferroptosis inhibition
Abstract The transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a master regulator of the cellular antioxidant response that defends against ferroptosis and facilitates tumour development. Here, by performing an aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) family shRNA screen, our study identifies aldehyde dehydrogenase 3 family member A2 (ALDH3A2) as a potent NRF2 activator that inhibits ferroptosis.
An Investigation into the Crack-Arresting Effect and Mechanism of a Rigid-Flex Coupled System at the Rammed-Earth Infill-Host Interface of Basal Undercut Zones in Rammed Earthen Sites
ABSTRACT Differential cracking at heterogeneous soil interfaces caused by environmental fluctuations poses a major challenge in the conservation of earthen architectural heritage. To address this, a novel rigid-flex coupled tie-bar system is proposed. This study investigates its crack-arresting effectiveness, underlying mechanism, and synergistic evolution in mitigating interfacial cracking between the repair infill and host structure under varying temperature and humidity.
Immune Cell-Stratified Regulatory Contexts Associated With BMI-Related Multi-System Disease Risk: A Cell-Stratified Mendelian Randomization Study Using Single-Cell eQTL Data
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The single-cell eQTL data across 28 immune cell types used in this study were obtained from the TenK10K project. Dynamic CD4+ T cell eQTL data were obtained from the study by Soskic et al. [15]. The summary statistics for BMI were derived from the GIANT consortium and UK Biobank meta-analysis.
𝐻 ∞ H ∞ $$ {H}_{\infty } $$ Guaranteed Cost Tracking Control With Preview for a Class of Discrete-Time One-Sided Lipschitz Singular Systems
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. References 1 and , Robust Control and Filtering of Singular Systems (Springer, 2006). 2, , and , “Admissibility Analysis for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Based on Descriptor Model With Time-Varying Delay,” Journal of Vibration and Control 27, no. 19–20 (2021): 2289–2300.
Modeling the resilient modulus of railway subgrade material considering the effects of initial stress state under long-term cyclic loading
Abstract Coarse-grained materials are widely used as railway subgrade fill, and their resilient modulus is essential for evaluating recoverable deformation under repeated train loading. In railway subgrades, the initial stress state varies with depth and location, but its effect on resilient modulus has not been fully quantified in existing models, which generally do not distinguish between initial static axial stress and cyclic stress.
Dissipation behavior and risk assessment of four pesticides in shiitake mushrooms from cultivation to processing
Abstract Through field trials, this study comprehensively investigated the dissipation, metabolism, processing factors (PFs), and risk assessment of dinotefuran, imidacloprid, pyraclostrobin, thiamethoxam, and their metabolites in shiitake mushrooms from cultivation to postharvest processing.
GDPPH1 induces cell cycle arrest by downregulation of CDK4/Cyclin D1 via the m 6 A-METTL14-YTHDF2 axis, attenuating glioblastoma progression
Abstract Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most prevalent and aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, with current therapies failing to achieve significant clinical advancements. GDPPH1, a natural compound derived from Garcinia mangostana L., is known for its antioxidant properties; however, its anticancer effects and underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood.
General Expression for Vibronic Coupling in Proton-Coupled Energy Transfer Click to copy article link Article link copied!
Special Issue Published as part of Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation special issue “100 Years of Quantum Mechanics - All About Molecules”. 1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! In proton-coupled electron transfer reactions, the coupling between proton and electron transfer offers routes to control both components. (1−6) Analogously, coupling proton transfer to excitation energy transfer (EnT) may also enable similar tunability.
In-Plane Electronic Metal–Support Interaction Enables Efficient Sulfur Catalysis on Ni Single-Atom Catalysts Click to copy article link Article link copied!
Cite Jump to ExpandCollapse ArticleMay 18, 2026 In-Plane Electronic Metal–Support Interaction Enables Efficient Sulfur Catalysis on Ni Single-Atom Catalysts Click to copy article linkArticle link copied! Zeyi Wang Zeyi Wang School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China Kai Cui Kai Cui School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China Tianshuai Wang* Tianshuai Wang School of...
The role of SPP1 in evaluating the prognosis, immune infiltration, and drug sensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Cui K, Li X, Li Y, Li Z, Wang D, Wang X, et al. (2026) The role of SPP1 in evaluating the prognosis, immune infiltration, and drug sensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma. PLoS One 21(4): e0347842.
Effect of geotextile on ballast fouling under cyclic loading in seasonal freeze–thaw conditions
Abstract Ballast fouling during spring thaw is a recurrent challenge in seasonally frozen regions and can seriously compromise track stability. This study combined one-dimensional freeze–thaw cycling and cyclic loading model tests to investigate moisture-driven deterioration at the ballast–subgrade interface and the mitigation effect of geotextile separation. Freeze–thaw cycling under a top-down thermal gradient drove upward moisture migration, forming a moisture-enriched upper soil zone.
Efficient phosphate removal from water with red mud-derived LDH-biochar as a strategy for sludge and industrial waste valorization
Zheng, J., Li, H., Cui, K. and Liu, J. (2026), Efficient phosphate removal from water with red mud-derived LDH-biochar as a strategy for sludge and industrial waste valorization. J Chem Technol Biotechnol. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.70167 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The authors declare no conflicts of interest. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT All data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
NAD + controls circadian rhythmicity during cardiac aging
Abstract Disruption of the circadian clock as well as reduced NAD+ levels are both hallmarks of aging. While circadian rhythms and NAD+ metabolism have been linked in heart disease, their relationship during cardiac aging is less clear. Here, we show that aging leads to disruption of diurnal gene expression in the heart.
Mean-Field Control on Sparse Graphs: From Local Limits to GNNs via Neighborhood Distributions
arXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on our website. Both individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners that adhere to them. Have an idea for a project that will add value for arXiv's community? Learn more about arXivLabs.
Frontiers | Modified EASIX score on day 7 predicts survival and non-relapse mortality in pediatric acute leukemia undergoing haploidentical stem cell transplantation
Introduction Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) offers an effective curative strategy for acute leukemia. However, high non-relapse survival rate (NRM) following transplantation continues to pose a major clinical challenge.
Extraction and spatiotemporal variation in rammed earth sites in typical arid areas of Northwest China based on multi-source remote-sensing data
ABSTRACT Rammed earth sites are vital heritage structures with considerable historical and cultural value. However, they face severe degradation due to natural erosion and human activities in arid Northwest China. Current methods for their extraction and monitoring remain limited, particularly in integrating multi-source remote sensing with advanced machine learning for precise localization and predictive analysis.
Major-Minor Mean Field Control for Adaptive Control of Urban Water Distribution Systems
Introduction Water distribution systems (WDSs) are crucial infrastructure of cities, ensuring the delivery of drinking water to urban populations. The need for operating them efficiently has become more pressing due to challenges resulting from progressing urbanization and climate change, which requires, on the one hand, energy conservation and, on the other, resilience to disruptions from extreme weather events (Assad and Bouferguene 2022).
Nucleophilic Redox Shuttle Surpasses the Efficiency Limitation of Oxygen Redox Electrochemistry
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description adma70808-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx18.4 MB Supporting Information adma70808-sup-0002-MovieS1.mp43.3 MB Supplemental Movie 1 adma70808-sup-0003-MovieS2.mp47.4 MB Supplemental Movie 2 References 1a) , , , , , , , , , , , Science 2021, 371, 46; b) , , , , Nat. Mater. 2012, 11, 19; c) , , , , , Nat. Chem. 2012, 4, 579; d) , , , , , , , Nat. Chem. 2023, 15, 1247.
Displacement‐Dependent Active Earth Pressure on Retaining Wall in Cohesive Soil: DEM Simulation and Theoretical Analysis
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. References 1, “On the Stability of Loose Earth,” Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London 147, no. 1 (1857): 9–27. 2, “Essai sur une Application Des Règles Des Maximis et Minimis à Quelques Problèmes De Statique Relatifs à L'architecture,” Mémoires De L'académie Royale Des Sciences 7 (1776): 343–382.
Event-triggered practical finite-time tracking of state-constrained high-order nonlinear systems
?Mathematical formulae have been encoded as MathML and are displayed in this HTML version using MathJax in order to improve their display. Uncheck the box to turn MathJax off. This feature requires Javascript. Click on a formula to zoom. Abstract This paper studies the event-triggered practical finite-time tracking of state-constrained high-order nonlinear systems.
A novel preparation method for Mg-Fe/Al layered hydroxides derived from municipal sludge and red mud to enhance phosphate removal from wastewater
CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description jctb70006-sup-0001-Supplementary.docxWord 2007 document , 1.5 MB Data S1: Supporting Information REFERENCES 1, , , , , et al., Adsorption mechanisms and optimal production of magnetic biochar composites from red mud and soft wood biomass. J Anal Appl Pyrolysis 177:106340 (2024). 2, , , , and , Red mud as a sustainable road construction material: an experimental investigation.
Research on the Quality Evaluation System of Rammed Earth Sites in Arid Areas
ABSTRACT Due to the long-term impact of natural and human-induced damages, rammed earth sites have suffered severe deterioration. Evaluating the current preservation state of these sites, effectively allocating resources, and implementing appropriate conservation measures are of paramount importance. Accordingly, this study investigates 25 typical rammed earth sites in Gansu Province to establish a quality evaluation system.
Polymer-Based Raman/PET Dual-Modal Probe for Preoperative Tumor Diagnosis and Intraoperative Image-Guided Surgery and Phototherapy
Biological and Medical Applications of Materials and InterfacesMay 13, 2025 Yuanyuan Qiu Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China Qi Zhu Institute of Molecular Medicine and Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related...
Polymer-Based Raman/PET Dual-Modal Probe for Preoperative Tumor Diagnosis and Intraoperative Image-Guided Surgery and Phototherapy
Biological and Medical Applications of Materials and InterfacesMay 13, 2025 Yuanyuan Qiu Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China Qi Zhu Institute of Molecular Medicine and Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related...
A Perspective Distortion Correction Method for Planar Imaging Based on Homography Mapping
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Chen Wang , Yabin Ding *, Kai Cui , Jianhui Li , Qingpo Xu and Jiangping Mei Key Laboratory of Mechanism Theory and Equipment Design of State Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Numerical Modeling and Theoretical Analysis of Deformation Characteristics of Non-Equal-Width Retained Walls
Altmetric announcement Help format_quote Cite Need Help? Find support for a specific problem in the support section of our website. Please let us know what you think of our products and services. Visit our dedicated information section to learn more about MDPI. clear JSmol Viewer clear Zoom | Orient | As Lines | As Sticks | As Cartoon | As Surface | Previous Scene | Next Scene Cite Export citation file: BibTeX | EndNote | RIS MDPI and ACS Style Cui, K.; Yang, Z.; Li, J.
Photo-crosslinked polymer dielectrics enabling flexible organic transistor synapses with excellent linearity for neuromorphic applications
Modern computer technology is mainly based on the traditional von Neumann architecture, which suffers from problems in the development of network communication due to the physical separation of its memory modules and processors [1], [2]. For instance, the inability to further reduce energy consumption of data processing and the bottleneck in accelerating the computation speed limit its potential for future neuromorphic computing [3], [4], [5].
Molecular and Biological Characterization of an Isolate of Fusarium graminearum dsRNA mycovirus 4 (FgV4) from a New Host Fusarium pseudograminearum
All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. No special permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. For articles published under an open access Creative Common CC BY license, any part of the article may be reused without permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. For more information, please refer to https://www.mdpi.com/openaccess.
Ore Genesis of the Langcun Porphyry W-Mo Deposit, South China: Constraints from Fluid Inclusion and H-O-S Isotopics
All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. No special permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. For articles published under an open access Creative Common CC BY license, any part of the article may be reused without permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. For more information, please refer to https://www.mdpi.com/openaccess.
Integration and Application of a Fabric-Based Modified Cam-Clay Model in FLAC3D
All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. No special permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. For articles published under an open access Creative Common CC BY license, any part of the article may be reused without permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. For more information, please refer to https://www.mdpi.com/openaccess.
The effect of taraxerol acetate extracted from dandelion on alleviating oxidative stress responses in vitro
Abstract Oxidative stress can be alleviated by antioxidants intakes. Taraxerol acetate (TA), a natural triterpenoid extracted from dandelions, may reduce the risk of metabolic disorders by regulating oxidative stress. In the study, we investigated the effects of TA in relieving oxidative stress in murine intestinal epithelial cells using multiomics techniques. Here, we found that TA activated the antioxidant defense system.
A stimulus-triggered luminescent hydrogel with Al3+ for visible color tunability in advanced information encryption applications
A stimulus-triggered luminescent hydrogel with Al3+ for visible color tunability in advanced information encryption applications† Color-tunable luminescent hydrogels have shown significant potential in smart display devices, data encryption and multilevel anti-counterfeiting due to their excellent flexibility, functional versatility and optical properties.
Stimulus-Triggered Luminescent Hydrogel with Al3+ for Visible Color Tunability in Advanced Information Encryption Applications
Stimulus-Triggered Luminescent Hydrogel with Al3+ for Visible Color Tunability in Advanced Information Encryption Applications Color-tunable luminescent hydrogels have shown significant potential in smart display devices, data encryption and multilevel anti-counterfeiting due to their excellent flexibility, functional versatility and optical properties.
Event-Driven Maximum Correntropy Filter Based on Cauchy Kernel for Spatial Orientation Using Gyros/Star Sensor Integration
All articles published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. No special permission is required to reuse all or part of the article published by MDPI, including figures and tables. For articles published under an open access Creative Common CC BY license, any part of the article may be reused without permission provided that the original article is clearly cited. For more information, please refer to https://www.mdpi.com/openaccess.
Quantitative Assessment of the Peeling on Earthen Heritage Sites Using on Improved Rank Sum Ratio
ABSTRACT The peeling disease has caused the volume of the earthen site to recede over the years, seriously jeopardizing the longevity of the earthen sites. Accurately evaluating the degree of development of peeling disease is the key to carrying out conservation work.
A Hands-on Guide to AB Test - Part 1
Kai Cui - Data Science · Follow 4 min read · -- Photo by Pau Casals on Unsplash Experimentation is a critical process for scientific discovery. It is especially useful in establishing causal relations between intervention (cause) and effect. Among many causal inference techniques, the most popular one is AB Test. It is a randomised controlled trail (RCT) where each unit (user/geo/day) is randomly assigned to a control group and treatment (with intervention) group.
Organic Compound Modified Cu‐based Catalysts for the Hydrogenation of Esters
Cu/SiO2 catalysts are widely applied to the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate and ethylene carbonate to the corresponding ethylene glycol and methanol simultaneously, while ethylene glycol and methanol are important bulk commodities and raw materials for the production of oxygen-containing chemicals and fuels.
Multi-spectral radiation thermometry of space point targets based on spectral image pixel binning
The temperature characteristics of space point targets are essential indicators of their operational status and performance. To address the issue of significant temperature measurement errors in space point targets caused by low temperatures and a low imaging signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), we propose a mathematical model for multi-spectral radiation thermometry, derived from the principles of dual-band radiation thermometry.
One-pot synthesis of 1,4-butanediol via the deep hydrogenation of maleic anhydride over Cu-xMo/SiO2 catalysts
One-pot synthesis of 1,4-butanediol via the deep hydrogenation of maleic anhydride over Cu-xMo/SiO2 catalysts Sustainability issues have led to a gradual market expansion for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) monomer of the biodegradable plastics to replace conventional ones. Maleic anhydride (MA) can be derived from the oxidation of bio-based furfural or fructose.
Theory‐Guided Design of Unconventional Phase Metal Heteronanostructures for Higher‐Rate Stable Li‐CO2 and Li‐Air Batteries
Supporting Information As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Kai
Contact Kai, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack