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Zhao L, Wu Q, Long Y, Qu Q, Qi F, Liu L, Zhang L, Ai K. microRNAs: critical targets for treating rheumatoid arthritis angiogenesis. J Drug Target 2024; 32:1-20. [PMID: 37982157 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2023.2284097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Vascular neogenesis, an early event in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation, is critical for the formation of synovial vascular networks and plays a key role in the progression and persistence of chronic RA inflammation. microRNAs (miRNAs), a class of single-stranded, non-coding RNAs with approximately 21-23 nucleotides in length, regulate gene expression by binding to the 3' untranslated region (3'-UTR) of specific mRNAs. Increasing evidence suggests that miRNAs are differently expressed in diseases associated with vascular neogenesis and play a crucial role in disease-related vascular neogenesis. However, current studies are not sufficient and further experimental studies are needed to validate and establish the relationship between miRNAs and diseases associated with vascular neogenesis, and to determine the specific role of miRNAs in vascular development pathways. To better treat vascular neogenesis in diseases such as RA, we need additional studies on the role of miRNAs and their target genes in vascular development, and to provide more strategic references. In addition, future studies can use modern biotechnological methods such as proteomics and transcriptomics to investigate the expression and regulatory mechanisms of miRNAs, providing a more comprehensive and in-depth research basis for the treatment of related diseases such as RA.
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- Lingyun Zhao
- College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, Zhuzhou, China
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- College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- College of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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Kang Y, Wang Y, Feng Y, Huang G, Qi F, Li H, Jiang K. Determination of trace chelating carboxylic acids in rice by green extraction combined with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and its application in the evaluation of old and new rice. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2024; 38:e9738. [PMID: 38572671 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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RATIONALE Accurate identification of old rice samples from new ones benefits their market circulation and consumers. However, the current detection methods are still not satisfactory because of their insufficient accuracy or (and) time-consuming process. METHODS Chelating carboxylic acids (CCAs) were selectively extracted from rice, by stirring with chelating resin and a dilute Na2CO3 solution. The green analytical chemistry guidelines for sample preparation were investigated by using the green chemistry calculator AGREE prep. The extractant was determined by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS), and statistical analysis of the analytical data was carried out to evaluate the significance of the difference by ChiPlot. RESULTS The limit of quantitation for the CCAs is in the range of 1 to 50 ng/mL, with a reasonable reproducibility. The CCAs in 23 rice samples were determined within a wide concentration range from 0.03 to 1174 μg/g. Intriguingly, the content of citric acid, malonic acid, α-ketoglutaric acid and cis-aconite acid in new rice was each found to be distinctively higher than that in old rice by several times. Even mixtures of old and new rice were found to show much difference in the concentration of citric acid and malic acid. CONCLUSION A green analytical method has been developed for the simultaneous determination of CCAs by LC/MS analysis, and the identification of old rice samples from new ones was easily carried out according to their CCA content for the first time. The results indicated that the described method has powerful potential for the accurate identification of old rice samples from new ones.
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- Yuting Kang
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Wuwangnong Seeds Shareholding Co. Ltd, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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Wu J, He X, Qi F, Zhao Z, Xu Z, Yan H. Efficacy, Safety, and Treatment Burden of Aflibercept 2 mg and Ranibizumab in Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ophthalmol Ther 2024; 13:1255-1269. [PMID: 38498277 DOI: 10.1007/s40123-024-00915-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide an updated evidence base for clinical decision-making by comparing the efficacy and safety of aflibercept 2 mg and ranibizumab in treating retinal vein occlusion (RVO). METHODS A systematic search was conducted using eight databases up to December 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and real-world studies (RWSs) comparing aflibercept and ranibizumab in patients with RVO were evaluated. The primary outcomes assessed were efficacy, number of injections administered, and adverse events. RESULTS Three RCTs (424 patients) and 11 RWSs (1415 patients) were included. For central RVO (CRVO), RCTs demonstrated a comparable efficacy, whereas RWSs showed that mean changes from baseline in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central retinal thickness (CRT) were significantly greater with aflibercept compared to ranibizumab; the number of injections of aflibercept was fewer than that of ranibizumab in RCTs, but similar in RWSs. For branch RVO (BRVO), no statistically significant difference in efficacy between the two drugs in RCTs/RWSs was observed, with fewer injections of aflibercept at 12 months in RWSs. The safety profiles of both drugs were similar for both CRVO and BRVO. CONCLUSIONS For CRVO, aflibercept had similar efficacy and safety profile but with fewer injections versus ranibizumab in RCTs; RWSs showed greater BCVA improvement and CRT reduction with aflibercept than ranibizumab. For BRVO, RCTs showed similar in efficacy, safety, and injection numbers for both drugs, while RWSs demonstrated that aflibercept required fewer injections at 12 months of follow-up. Overall, this study provides updated evidence for clinical decision-making in the treatment of RVO.
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- Jing Wu
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Shanghai Daotian Evidence-Based Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Daotian Evidence-Based Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Medical Affairs, Pharmaceuticals, Bayer Healthcare Company Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Shaanxi Eye Hospital, Xi'an People's Hospital (Xi'an Fourth Hospital), Affiliated People's Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, China.
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Qi F, Cui SL, Zhang B, Li HN, Yu J. T-2 toxin-induced damage to articular cartilage in rats coincided with impaired autophagy linked to the HIF-1α/AMPK signaling axis. Toxicon 2024; 243:107735. [PMID: 38670500 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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T-2 toxin is one of the most toxic mycotoxins. People are primarily exposed to T-2 toxin through the consumption of spoiled food, typically over extended periods and at low doses. T-2 toxin can cause damage to articular cartilage. However, the exact mechanism is not fully understood. In this experiment, 36 male rats were divided into a control group, a solvent control group, and a T-2 toxin group. The rats in the T-2 toxin group were orally administered the toxin at a dosage of 100 ng/g BW/Day. The damage to articular cartilage and key proteins associated with the autophagy process and the HIF-1α/AMPK signaling axis was assessed at 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks. Our findings indicate that T-2 toxin-induced damage to articular cartilage in rats coincided with impaired autophagy linked to the HIF-1α/AMPK signaling pathway. This study offers novel insights into the precise mechanism underlying T-2 toxin-induced damage to articular cartilage.
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- Fang Qi
- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang China; National Healthy Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Laboratory of Trace Element and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang China; National Healthy Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Laboratory of Trace Element and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang China; National Healthy Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Laboratory of Trace Element and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China; School of Public Health, Beihua University, Jilin 132013 Jilin China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang China; National Healthy Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Laboratory of Trace Element and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081 Heilongjiang China; National Healthy Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University (23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Laboratory of Trace Element and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China.
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Tan X, Qi F, Liu Q, Qie H, Duan G, Lin A, Liu M, Xiao Y. Is Cr(III) re-oxidation occurring in Cr-contaminated soils after remediation: Meta-analysis and machine learning prediction. J Hazard Mater 2024; 465:133342. [PMID: 38150755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Whether Cr(III) in Cr(III)-containing sites formed after Cr(VI) reduction and stabilization remediation are re-oxidized and pose toxicity risks again has been a growing concern. In this study, 1030 data were collected to perform a meta-analysis to clarify the effects of various factors (oxidant type, soil and Cr(III) solid compound properties, aging conditions, and testing methods) on Cr(III) oxidation. We observed that the soil properties of clay, pH ≥ 8, the lower CEC capacity, easily reducible Mn content, and Cr(III) content, and the higher Eh value and Fe content can promote the re-oxidation of Cr(III). Publication bias and sensitivity analyses confirmed the stability and reliability of the meta-analysis. Subsequently, we used five machine learning algorithms to construct and optimize the models. The prediction results of the RF model (RMSE <1.36, R2 >0.71) with good algorithm performance showed that after ten years of remediation, the extractable Cr(VI) concentration in the soil was 0.0087 mg/L, indicating a negligible secondary pollution risk of Cr(III) re-oxidation. This study provides theoretical support for subsequent risk management and control after Cr(VI) soil remediation and provides a solution for the quantitative prediction of Cr(III) re-oxidation.
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- Xiao Tan
- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China.
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Wu S, Wang Y, Duan J, Teng Y, Wang D, Qi F. Identification of a shared gene signature and biological mechanism between diabetic foot ulcers and cutaneous lupus erythemnatosus by transcriptomic analysis. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1297810. [PMID: 38434138 PMCID: PMC10907995 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1297810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) are both diseases that can seriously affect a patient's quality of life and generate economic pressure in society. Symptomatically, both DLU and CLE exhibit delayed healing and excessive inflammation; however, there is little evidence to support a molecular and cellular connection between these two diseases. In this study, we investigated potential common characteristics between DFU and CLE at the molecular level to provide new insights into skin diseases and regeneration, and identify potential targets for the development of new therapies. The gene expression profiles of DFU and CLE were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and used for analysis. A total of 41 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs), 16 upregulated genes and 25 downregulated genes, were identified between DFU and CLE. GO and KEGG analysis showed that abnormalities in epidermal cells and the activation of inflammatory factors were both involved in the occurrence and development of DFU and CLE. Protein-protein interaction network (PPI) and sub-module analysis identified enrichment in seven common key genes which is KRT16, S100A7, KRT77, OASL, S100A9, EPGN and SAMD9. Based on these seven key genes, we further identified five miRNAs(has-mir-532-5p, has-mir-324-3p,has-mir-106a-5p,has-mir-20a-5p,has-mir-93-5p) and7 transcription factors including CEBPA, CEBPB, GLI1, EP30D, JUN,SP1, NFE2L2 as potential upstream molecules. Functional immune infiltration assays showed that these genes were related to immune cells. The CIBERSORT algorithm and Pearson method were used to determine the correlations between key genes and immune cells, and reverse key gene-immune cell correlations were found between DFU and CLE. Finally, the DGIbd database demonstrated that Paquinimod and Tasquinimod could be used to target S100A9 and Ribavirin could be used to target OASL. Our findings highlight common gene expression characteristics and signaling pathways between DFU and CLE, indicating a close association between these two diseases. This provides guidance for the development of targeted therapies and mutual interactions.
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- Siqi Wu
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Medicine and Technology College of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Qi F, Feng HJ, Peng Y, Jiang LH, Zeng L, Huang L. New Type Annihilator of π-Expanded Diketopyrrolopyrrole for Robust Photostable NIR-Excitable Triplet-Triplet Annihilation Upconversion. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:7512-7521. [PMID: 38318769 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Near-infrared light excitable triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion (NIR TTA-UC) materials have attracted interest in a variety of emerging applications such as photoredox catalysis, optogenetics, and stereoscopic 3D printing. Currently, the practical application of NIR TTA-UC materials requires substantial improvement in photostability. Here, we found that the new annihilator of π-expanded diketopyrrolopyrrole (π-DPP) cannot activate oxygen to generate superoxide anion via photoinduced electron transfer, and its electron-deficient characteristics prevent the singlet oxygen-mediated [2 + 2] cycloaddition reaction; thus, π-DPP exhibited superior resistance to photobleaching. In conjunction with the NIR photosensitizer PdTNP, the upconversion efficiency of π-DPP is as high as 8.9%, which is eight times of the previously reported PdPc/Furan-DPP. Importantly, after polystyrene film encapsulation, less than 10% photobleaching was observed for this PdTNP/π-DPP-based NIR TTA-UC material after four hours of intensive NIR light exposure. These findings provide a type of annihilator with extraordinary photostability, facilitating the development of NIR TTA-UC materials for practical photonics.
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- Fang Qi
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Xiang L, Qi F, Cao Y, Zhang W, Lv T, Zhou X. The metabolic profiles and body composition of non-obese metabolic associated fatty liver disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1322563. [PMID: 38375190 PMCID: PMC10876088 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1322563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Background/purpose Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a major cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and is generally thought to be closely related to obesity and diabetes. However, it also affects non-obese individuals, particularly in Asian cultures. Methods Healthy physical examination subjects and MAFLD patients were included in the endocrinology department of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. MAFLD was defined as fatty liver in imaging without virus infection, drug, alcohol, or other known causes of chronic liver disease. Non-obese MAFLD was defined as MAFLD in non-obese subjects (BMI<25 kg/m2). Results The final analysis comprised 1047 participants in total. Of 946 MAFLD patients, 162 (17.12%) were diagnosed with non-obese MAFLD. Non-obese MAFLD patients were older, had lower alanine aminotransferase (ALT), triglyceride, and waist circumference, but had higher high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) than obese MAFLD patients. Compared with non-obese healthy controls, non-obese MAFLD patients had higher BMI, ALT, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), uric acid (UA), triglycerides (TG), and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c). In terms of body composition, body fat mass (BFM), waist-hip ratio (WHR), percent body fat (PBF), visceral fat area (VFA), and fat mass index (FMI) were lower in non-obese healthy controls than non-obese MAFLD patients. A binary logistic regression analysis revealed that non-obese MAFLD was linked with lower GGT and higher HDL-c. Conclusion In this study cohort, non-obese MAFLD was present at a prevalence of 13.90%. In contrast to non-obese healthy controls, non-obese MAFLD patients exhibited different metabolic profiles, but they also had different body compositions.
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- Yujuan Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Huang W, Zhang Z, Colucci M, Deng L, Yang M, Huang X, Zhou X, Jin Y, Lazzarini E, Balbi C, Juanola O, Valdata A, Bressan S, Zhan Y, Qi F, Wei Q, Yang L, Zou X, Qiu S. The mixed effect of Endocrine-Disrupting chemicals on biological age Acceleration: Unveiling the mechanism and potential intervention target. Environ Int 2024; 184:108447. [PMID: 38246039 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Although previous studies investigated the potential adverse effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on biological age acceleration and aging-related diseases, the mixed effect of multiple types of EDCs on biological age acceleration, including its potential underlying mechanism, remains unclear. METHODS Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used to analyze biological age measures, including Klemera-Doubal method biological age (KDM-BA), phenotypic age, and homeostatic dysregulation (HD). Weight quantile sum (WQS) regression was performed to screen biological age-related EDCs (BA-EDCs) and assess the mixed effect of BA-EDCs on biological age acceleration and aging-related disease. Targets of BA-EDCs were obtained from three databases, while heart aging-related genes were obtained from the Aging Anno database. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and MCODE algorithm were applied to identify potential interactions between BA-EDC targets and heart aging-related genes. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis were performed to identify related pathways. RESULTS This cross-sectional study included 1,439 participants. A decile increase in BA-EDCs co-exposure was associated with 0.31 years and 0.17 years of KDM-BA and phenotypic age acceleration, respectively. The mixed effect of BA-EDCs was associated with an increased prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Vitamins C and E demonstrated a significant interaction effect on the association between BA-EDCs and KDM-BA acceleration. PPI network and functional enrichment analysis indicated that the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications was significantly enriched. CONCLUSION Our results showed that the co-exposure effect of BA-EDCs was associated with biological age acceleration and ASCVD, with the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway being the underlying mechanism. Vitamins C and E may also be an actionable target for preventing EDC-induced biological aging.
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- Weichao Huang
- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI), CH6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland; Università della Svizzera Italiana, CH6900 Lugano, Switzerland; Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne UNIL, CH1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Gerontology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Sanitary Technology, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Sanitary Technology, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory for Cardiovascular Theranostics, Cardiocentro Ticino Institute, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale Lugano, Switzerland; Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano Switzerland
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- Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland; Center for Molecular Cardiology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Laboratories for Translational Research, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI), CH6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland; Università della Svizzera Italiana, CH6900 Lugano, Switzerland; Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) ETH Zurich, Zurich, CH, Switzerland
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- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI), CH6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland; Università della Svizzera Italiana, CH6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Sanitary Technology, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI), CH6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland.
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Liu Q, Qu QR, Xu M, Liu JS, Qi F, Yi XQ, Zhang H, Zhou L, Ai K. The protein kinase A signaling pathway mediates the effect of electroacupuncture on excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor in a rat model of neurogenic bladder. Acupunct Med 2024; 42:32-38. [PMID: 37899603 DOI: 10.1177/09645284231206154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a form of neurological bladder dysfunction characterized by excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor. Protein kinase A (PKA) signaling is involved in the contraction of the detrusor muscle. AIMS To investigate whether PKA signaling mediates the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on the excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor in NB. METHODS Sixty rats were randomly divided into control, sham, NB, NB + EA, and NB + EA + H89 (a PKA receptor antagonist) groups. The modified Hassan Shaker spinal cord transection method was used to generate a NB model. After EA intervention for one week, urodynamic tests were used to evaluate bladder function, hematoxylin and eosin staining was conducted to assess morphological changes, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the concentration of PKA, and Western blotting was conducted to measure the protein levels of phosphorylated myosin light chain kinase (p-MLCK)/p-MLC. RESULTS The results showed that NB resulted in morphological disruption, impairment of urodynamics, and decreases in the concentration of PKA and the protein levels of p-MLCK/p-MLC. EA reversed the changes induced by NB dysfunction. However, the improvement in urodynamics and the increases in the concentration of PKA and the protein levels of p-MLCK/p-MLC were inhibited by H89. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that the PKA signaling pathway mediates the beneficial effect of EA on excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor in a rat model of NB.
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- Qiong Liu
- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West Hospital of Chenzhou First People's Hospital, Chenzhou, China
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- School of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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Zhao PY, Wang YQ, Liu XH, Zhu YJ, Zhao H, Zhang QX, Qi F, Li JL, Zhang N, Fan YP, Li KN, Zhao YY, Lei JF, Wang L. Corrigendum to "Bu Shen Yi Sui capsule promotes remyelination correlating with Sema3A/ NRP-1, LIF/LIFR and Nkx6.2 in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis" [J. Ethnopharmacol. 217 (2018) 36-48]. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 318:116853. [PMID: 37393125 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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- Pei-Yuan Zhao
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Beijing Tian Tan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Beijing Tian Tan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Core Facility Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Core Facility Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Lab of TCM Collateral Disease Theory Research, Capital Medical University, No.10 Xitoutiao, You An Men, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Chen Y, Hu J, Qi F, Kang Y, Zhang T, Wang L. Acute pulpitis promotes purinergic signaling to induce pain in rats via P38MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway. Mol Pain 2024; 20:17448069241234451. [PMID: 38325814 PMCID: PMC10868473 DOI: 10.1177/17448069241234451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Toothache is one of the most common types of pain, but the mechanisms underlying pulpitis-induced pain remain unknown. The ionotropic purinergic receptor family (P2X) is reported to mediate nociception in the nervous system. This study aims to investigate the involvement of P2X3 in the sensitisation of the trigeminal ganglion (TG) and the inflammation caused by acute pulpitis. An acute tooth inflammation model was established by applying LPS to the pulp of SD rats. We found that the increased expression of P2X3 was induced by acute pulpitis. A selective P2X3 inhibitor (A-317491) reduced pain-like behavior in the maxillofacial region of rats and depressed the activation of neurons in the trigeminal ganglion induced by pulpitis. The upregulated MAPK signaling (p-p38, p-ERK1/2) expression in the ipsilateral TG induced by pulpitis could also be depressed by the application of the P2X3 inhibitor. Furthermore, the expression of markers of inflammatory processes, such as NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β, could be induced by acute pulpitis and deduced by the intraperitoneal injection of P2X3 antagonists. Our findings demonstrate that purinergic P2X3 receptor signaling in TG neurons contributes to pulpitis-induced pain in rats and that P2X3 signaling may be a potential therapeutic target for tooth pain.
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- Yangxi Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency and General Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency and General Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Liu H, Lin MH, Jiang LL, Chang SS, Chen W, Nie KY, Huang GT, Qi F, Zhou XF, Chen JD, Deng CL, Wei ZR. A Modified Suture Technique to Improve Scar Appearance in Wounds Under High Tension. Ann Plast Surg 2023; 91:763-770. [PMID: 37962184 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to introduce a modified suture technique and to compare its effects on skin scar formation with 2 traditional suture methods: simple interrupted suture (SIS) and vertical mattress suture (VMS). Three groups of healthy adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were selected (6 replicates in each group), and the full-thickness skin of 5 cm × 0.2 cm was cut off on the back of the rats after anesthesia. The wounds were then sutured using 1 of the 3 methods for each group: SIS, VMS, and a newly introduced modified vertical mattress suture (M-VMS) technique with the needle reinsertion at the exit point. A traction device was installed on the back of the rats to achieve high tension wounds. The tensile distance was increased by 1 mm every day for 20 days. After 20 days of healing, the hematoxylin-eosin staining method was used for observation of scar morphology. The collagen production rate was measured by Masson staining, and the type I collagen and type III collagen were detected by the immunofluorescence method. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of myofibroblast marker α-smooth muscle actin, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot techniques were used to detect the expressions of transforming growth factors TGFβ1, TGFβ2, and TGFβ3 to understand the mechanisms of scar formation. Results showed that the quantity and density of collagen fibers were both lower in the M-VMS group than in the other 2 groups. Immunofluorescence results showed that type I collagen was significantly lower, whereas type III collagen was significantly higher in the M-VMS group than in the other 2 groups. The expressions of α-smooth muscle actin and TGFβ1 both were lower in the M-VMS group than in the other 2 groups. The expression of TGFβ2 and TGFβ3 had no obvious difference among the 3 groups. For wounds under high tension, compared with SIS and VMS methods, the M-VMS technique we proposed can reduce scar formation due to the reduction of collagen formation, myofibroblast expression, and TGFβ1 expression.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Guizhou, Guizhou, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Guizhou, Guizhou, PR China
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Jinmin Z, Qi F. Relationship between learning flow and academic performance among students: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1270642. [PMID: 38022987 PMCID: PMC10657807 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1270642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction The concept of "flow experience," characterized by a state of immersive enjoyment and profound engagement, pertains to individuals' deep involvement in intriguing and pleasant tasks. In the field of study, individuals are in a state of flow when encountering challenging tasks, which matters considerably in completing the tasks. Therefore, learning flow is considered a hotspot in education that may be related to improving academic performance. Nonetheless, there remains contention regarding the extent of learning flow's impact on academic performance. To this end, meta-learning was hereby used to provide evidenced on the relationship between them. Methods A systematic review was conducted under the guidance of PRISMA to examine the evidence of learning flow and academic performance, check the potential mechanism and evaluate the current evidence. Clinical research or empirical research on the influence of learning flow on academic achievement was collected by searching four databases. The literature retrieval spanned from each database's inception until June 2023, specifically covering the PubMed (2000-2023.6), Embase (1974-2023.6), Cochrane Library (1993-2023.6), and the Web of Science (1807-2023.6), with particular attention to the period between 2000 and 2023. Results Thirteen RCTs were included, the total sample size used in the study was 3,253. Using the NOS evaluation tool of queue study, the average evaluation score of the included literatures was 7.46, indicating that the overall literature was above average. Besides, the data software StataSE was used to test the heterogeneity of the data, and the correlation coefficient and 95% confidence interval effect were found to be 0.43 (0.28, 0.57). Discussion Our research indicates a link between learning flow and academic performance, that is, students with high learning flow levels tend to have better academic performance. At the same time, this conclusion needs to be verified by more high-quality literature and larger sample data. Systematic review registration https://inplasy.com, identifier INPLASY202360079.
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- Zhang Jinmin
- School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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Cao YT, Zhang WH, Lou Y, Yan QH, Zhang YJ, Qi F, Xiang LL, Lv TS, Fang ZY, Yu JY, Zhou XQ. Sex- and reproductive status-specific relationships between body composition and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:364. [PMID: 37875811 PMCID: PMC10598923 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-02997-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sex and reproductive status differences exist in both non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and body composition. Our purpose was to investigate the relationship between body composition and the severity of liver steatosis and fibrosis in NAFLD in different sex and reproductive status populations. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 880 patients (355 men, 417 pre-menopausal women, 108 post-menopausal women). Liver steatosis and fibrosis and body composition data were measured using FibroScan and a bioelectrical impedance body composition analyzer (BIA), respectively, and the following parameters were obtained: liver stiffness measurement (LSM), controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), percent body fat (PBF), visceral fat area (VFA), appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), fat mass (FM), fat free mass (FFM), and FFM to FM ratio (FFM/FM). Multiple ordinal logistic regression (MOLR) was used to analyze the independent correlation between body composition indicators and liver steatosis grade and fibrosis stage in different sex and menopausal status populations. RESULTS Men had higher WC, ASM, ASMI, FFM, and FFM/FM than pre- or post-menopausal women, while pre-menopausal women had higher PBF, VFA, and FM than the other two groups (p < 0.001). Besides, men had greater CAP and LSM values (p < 0.001). For MOLR, after adjusting for confounding factors, WC (OR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.02-1.12; P = 0.011) and FFM/FM (OR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.31-0.89; P = 0.017) in men and visceral obesity (OR, 4.16; 95% CI, 1.09-15.90; P = 0.037) in post-menopausal women were independently associated with liver steatosis grade. WC and visceral obesity were independently associated with liver fibrosis stage in men (OR, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.01-1.09, P = 0.013; OR, 3.92; 95% CI, 1.97-7.81; P < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Increased WC and low FFM/FM in men and visceral obesity in post-menopausal women were independent correlates of more severe liver steatosis. In addition, increased WC and visceral obesity were independent correlates of worse liver fibrosis in men. These data support the sex- and reproductive status-specific management of NAFLD.
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- Yu-Tian Cao
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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Wu J, Adams C, He X, Qi F, Xia J. Diversity when interpreting evidence in network meta-analyses (NMAs) on similar topics: an example case of NMAs on diabetic macular oedema. Syst Rev 2023; 12:189. [PMID: 37805569 PMCID: PMC10559427 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02349-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Different network meta-analyses (NMAs) on the same topic result in differences in findings. In this review, we investigated NMAs comparing aflibercept with ranibizumab for diabetic macular oedema (DME) in the hope of illuminating why the differences in findings occurred. METHODS Studies were searched for in English and Chinese electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP; see detailed search strategy in the main body). Two independent reviewers systematically screened to identify target NMAs that included a comparison of aflibercept and ranibizumab in patients with DME. The key outcome of interest in this review is the change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), including various ways of reporting (such as the proportion of participants who gain ≥ 10 ETDRS letters at 12 months; average change in BCVA at 12 months). RESULTS For the binary outcome of BCVA, different NMAs all agreed that there is no clear difference between the two treatments, while continuous outcomes all favour aflibercept over ranibizumab. We discussed four points of particular concern that are illustrated by five similar NMAs, including network differences, PICO (participants, interventions, comparators, outcomes) differences, different data from the same measures of effect, and differences in what is truly significant. CONCLUSIONS A closer inspection of each of these trials shows how the methods, including the searches and analyses, all differ, but the findings, although presented differently and sometimes interpreted differently, were similar.
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- Jing Wu
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Nankai District, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, CO, 300072, China.
- Center for Social Science Survey and Data, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
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- Mental Health Services Research, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Nankai District, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, CO, 300072, China
- Center for Social Science Survey and Data, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Academic Department, Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- The Nottingham Ningbo GRADE Centre, The University of Nottingham Ningbo, Ningbo, China
- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Bickendorf K, Qi F, Peirce K, Natalwala J, Chapple V, Liu Y. Spontaneous collapse as a prognostic marker for human blastocysts: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod 2023; 38:1891-1900. [PMID: 37581900 PMCID: PMC10546075 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dead166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Is spontaneous collapse (SC) by human blastocysts a prognostic factor in IVF treatment? SUMMARY ANSWER SC in human blastocyst is associated with reduced euploid embryo and pregnancy rates. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY SC of the human blastocyst is a phenomenon that was revealed relatively recently following the clinical application of time-lapse monitoring in IVF laboratories. The ploidy and clinical prognosis of affected blastocysts are still poorly understood, with inconsistent reports. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on this topic are currently absent in the literature but its potential as a marker of embryo viability holds great clinical value. In this study, we aimed to comprehensively evaluate the potential of SC as a prognostic factor in regard to ploidy status, and pregnancy, live birth and miscarriage rates. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed according to PRISMA guidelines, with a protocol registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022373749). A search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for relevant studies was carried out on 10 October 2022, using key words relevant to 'blastocyst collapse' and 'time-lapse imaging'. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Two independent reviewers systematically screened and evaluated each study in terms of participants, exposure, comparator, and outcomes (PECO). The Quality In Prognosis Studies tool was used for quality assessment. Data were extracted according to Cochrane methods. Pregnancy, live birth, ploidy, or miscarriage data were summarized by risk ratios (RRs) or odds ratios and their 95% CIs. All meta-analyses were performed with random-effects models. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Following removal of duplicates, a total of 196 records were identified by the initial search. After screening according to PECO, 19 articles were included for further eligibility assessment. For meta-analysis, seven retrospective cohort studies were eventually included. After data pooling, the incidence of blastocyst SC was 37.0% (2516/6801) among seven studies (ranging from 17.4% to 56.2%). SC was associated with significantly lower clinical pregnancy rates (two studies, n = 736; RR = 0.77, 95% CI = 0.62-0.95; I2 = 30%), ongoing pregnancy rates (five studies, n = 2503; RR = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.53-0.83; I2 = 60%), and reduced euploidy rates (three studies, n = 3569; RR = 0.70, 95% CI = 0.59-0.83; I2 = 69%). Nevertheless, live birth rates (two studies, n = 816; RR = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.55-1.04; I2 = 56%) and miscarriage rate (four studies, n = 1358; RR = 1.31, 95% CI = 0.95-1.80; I2 = 0%) did not differ between blastocysts with or without SC. There was, however, significant heterogeneity between the studies included for evaluation of ongoing pregnancy rates (I2 = 60%, P = 0.04), live birth rates (I2 = 56%, P = 0.13), and ploidy rates (I2 = 69%, P = 0.04). Subgroup analyses were conducted according to different definitions of SC, number of collapse events, and whether the transferred blastocyst had undergone preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy; with inconclusive findings across subgroups. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION All studies in the meta-analysis were retrospective with varying levels of heterogeneity for different outcomes. Not all studies had accounted for potential confounding factors, therefore only unadjusted data could be used in the main meta-analysis. Studies employed slightly different strategies when defining blastocyst SC. Standardization in the definition for SC is needed to improve comparability between future studies. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our results indicate that blastocyst SC has negative implications for a pregnancy. Such blastocysts should be given a low ranking when selecting from a cohort for intrauterine transfer. Blastocyst SC should be considered as a contributing variable when building blastocyst algorithms to predict pregnancy or live birth. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) There is no external funding to report. All authors report no conflict of interest. REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO 2022 CRD42022373749.
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- Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Fertility North, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Fertility North, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Fertility North, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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Adamo A, Frusteri C, Pilotto S, Caligola S, Belluomini L, Poffe O, Giacobazzi L, Dusi S, Musiu C, Hu Y, Wang T, Rizzini D, Vella A, Canè S, Sartori G, Insolda J, Sposito M, Incani UC, Carbone C, Piro G, Pettinella F, Qi F, Wang D, Sartoris S, De Sanctis F, Scapini P, Dusi S, Cassatella MA, Bria E, Milella M, Bronte V, Ugel S. Immune checkpoint blockade therapy mitigates systemic inflammation and affects cellular FLIP-expressing monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells in non-progressor non-small cell lung cancer patients. Oncoimmunology 2023; 12:2253644. [PMID: 37720688 PMCID: PMC10503454 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2023.2253644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Cancer cells favor the generation of myeloid cells with immunosuppressive and inflammatory features, including myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), which support tumor progression. The anti-apoptotic molecule, cellular FLICE (FADD-like interleukin-1β-converting enzyme)-inhibitory protein (c-FLIP), which acts as an important modulator of caspase-8, is required for the development and function of monocytic (M)-MDSCs. Here, we assessed the effect of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy on systemic immunological landscape, including FLIP-expressing MDSCs, in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Longitudinal changes in peripheral immunological parameters were correlated with patients' outcome. In detail, 34 NSCLC patients were enrolled and classified as progressors (P) or non-progressors (NP), according to the RECIST evaluation. We demonstrated a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-8, IL-6, and IL-1β in only NP patients after ICI treatment. Moreover, using t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE) and cluster analysis, we characterized in NP patients a significant increase in the amount of lymphocytes and a slight contraction of myeloid cells such as neutrophils and monocytes. Despite this moderate ICI-associated alteration in myeloid cells, we identified a distinctive reduction of c-FLIP expression in M-MDSCs from NP patients concurrently with the first clinical evaluation (T1), even though NP and P patients showed the same level of expression at baseline (T0). In agreement with the c-FLIP expression, monocytes isolated from both P and NP patients displayed similar immunosuppressive functions at T0; however, this pro-tumor activity was negatively influenced at T1 in the NP patient cohort exclusively. Hence, ICI therapy can mitigate systemic inflammation and impair MDSC-dependent immunosuppression.
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- Annalisa Adamo
- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- General Pathology section, Department of Medicine University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, P.R. China
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General Pathology section, Department of Medicine University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- General Pathology section, Department of Medicine University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy
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- Oncology section, Department of Engineering for Innovative Medicine and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy
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- Immunology section, Department of Medicine University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Wang L, Zhang H, Luo J, Qi F, Liu Y, Zhang K, Gao Z. [Analysis of CNNM2 gene variant in a child with Hypomagnesemia, seizures, and mental retardation syndrome]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi 2023; 40:1004-1008. [PMID: 37532502 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn511374-20220915-00622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the genetic etiology of a child with Hypomagnesemia, epilepsy and mental retardation syndrome (HSMR). METHODS A child who was admitted to the Children's Hospital of Shandong University on July 9, 2021 due to repeated convulsions for 2 months was selected as the study subject. Clinical data of the child was collected. Peripheral blood samples of the child and his pedigree members were collected for the extraction of genomic DNA. Whole exome sequencing was carried out, and candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. RESULTS The child, a 1-year-and-7-month-old male, had presented with epilepsy and global developmental delay. Serological testing revealed that he has low serum magnesium. Genetic testing showed that the child has harbored a heterozygous c.1448delT (p.Val483GlyfsTer29) variant of the CNNM2 gene, which was de novo in origin. The variant has caused substitution of the Valine at position 483 by Glycine and formation of a termination codon after 29 amino acids at downstream. As predicted by Swiss-Model online software, the variant may alter the protein structure, resulting in a truncation. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the c.1448delT (p.Val483GlyfsTer29) was predicted as a pathogenic variant (PVS1+PS2+PM2_Supporting+PP4). CONCLUSION The heterozygous c.1448delT variant of the CNNM2 gene probably underlay the HSMR in this child. Above finding has enriched the phenotype-genotype spectrum of the CNNM2 gene.
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- Lin Wang
- Epilepsy Center, the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University (Jinan Children's Hospital), Jinan, Shandong 250022, China.
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Wang J, Deng N, Qi F, Li Q, Jin X, Hu H. The effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation interventions that include breathing exercises to prevent pulmonary atelectasis in lung cancer resection patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med 2023; 23:276. [PMID: 37501067 PMCID: PMC10375623 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02563-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The main aim of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation interventions that include breathing exercises as a component to prevent atelectasis in lung cancer resection patients. METHODS In this review, we systematically and comprehensively searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science in English and CNKI and Wanfang in Chinese from 2012 to 2022. The review included any randomized controlled trials focusing on the effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation interventions that include breathing exercises to prevent pulmonary atelectasis in lung cancer patients. Participants who underwent anatomic pulmonary resection and received postoperative rehabilitation interventions that included breathing exercises as a component were included in this review. The study quality and risks of bias were measured with the GRADE and Cochrane Collaboration tools, and statistical analysis was performed utilizing RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS The incidence of atelectasis was significantly lower in the postoperative rehabilitation intervention group (OR = 0.35; 95% CI, 0.18 to 0.67; I2 = 0%; P = 0.67) than in the control group. The patients who underwent the postoperative rehabilitation program that included breathing exercises (intervention group) had higher forced vital capacity (FVC) scores (MD = 0.24; 95% CI, 0.07 to 0.41; I2 = 73%; P = 0.02), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) scores (MD = 0.31; 95% CI, 0.03 to 0.60; I2 = 98%; P < 0.01) and FEV1/FVC ratios (MD = 9.09; 95% CI, 1.50 to 16.67; I2 = 94%; P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Postoperative rehabilitation interventions that included breathing exercises decreased the incidence rate of atelectasis and improved lung function by increasing the FVC, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC ratio.
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- Jun Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Renmin Road No. 139, Furong District, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China
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- Department of Adult Rehabilitation, Xiangya Boai Rehabilitation Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Children's Hospital, Rehabilitation Center, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Qinhuangdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Renmin Road No. 139, Furong District, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China.
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Qi F, Liu X, Deng Z, Lu Y, Chen Y, Geng H, Zhang Q, Rao Q, Song W. Effects of Thiamethoxam and Fenvalerate Residue Levels on Light-Stable Isotopes of Leafy Vegetables. Foods 2023; 12:2655. [PMID: 37509747 PMCID: PMC10378639 DOI: 10.3390/foods12142655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Accurate identification of the rational and standardized use of pesticides is important for the sustainable development of agriculture while maintaining a high quality. The insecticides thiamethoxam and fenvalerate and the vegetables spinach, cabbage, and lettuce were used here as study objects. Descriptive analysis and primary reaction kinetic equations were used to analyze the changes in metabolic residues of the two insecticides after different numbers of application in three vegetables. The effects of pesticide residue levels on the δ13C, δ15N, δ2H, and δ18O values of vegetables were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and correlation analysis. Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was applied to build discrimination models of the vegetables with different pesticide residues based on stable isotopes. The results showed that the first degradation residues of thiamethoxam and fenvalerate in spinach, cabbage, and lettuce conformed to primary reaction kinetic equations, but the degradation half-lives were long, and accumulation occurred in the second application. The differences in the four stable isotope ratios in the control group of the three vegetables were statistically significant, and two-thirds of the stable isotope ratios in the three vegetables with different numbers of pesticide applications were significantly different. The δ13C and δ15N values of spinach, the δ13C, δ15N, and δ2H values of cabbage, and the δ13C, δ15N, δ2H, and δ18O values of lettuce were significantly correlated with different residues of thiamethoxam and/or fenvalerate applications. The control groups of the three vegetables, spinach-thiamethoxam-first, spinach-thiamethoxam-second, cabbage-thiamethoxam-second, cabbage-fenvalerate-first, and lettuce-thiamethoxam-first, were fully identified by PLS-DA models, while the identification models of other vegetables containing pesticide residues still need to be further improved. The results provide technical support for identifying the rational use of pesticides in vegetables and provide a reference method for guaranteeing the authenticity of green and organic vegetables.
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- Fang Qi
- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- College of Food Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Institute for Agro-Food Standards and Testing Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
- Shanghai Service Platform of Agro-Products Quality and Safety Evaluation Technology, Shanghai 201403, China
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Chen YX, Zhang YQ, Chen CZ, Dai H, Li SY, Ma X, Sun XD, Tang SB, Wang YS, Wei WB, Wen F, Xu GZ, Yu WH, Zhang MX, Zhao MW, Zhang Y, Qi F, Xu X, Li XX. Chinese Guideline on the Management of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (2022). Chin Med Sci J 2023; 38:77-93. [PMID: 37263796 DOI: 10.24920/004213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Background In mainland China, patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) have approximately an 40% prevalence of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). This disease leads to recurrent retinal pigment epithelium detachment (PED), extensive subretinal or vitreous hemorrhages, and severe vision loss. China has introduced various treatment modalities in the past years and gained comprehensive experience in treating PCV.Methods A total of 14 retinal specialists nationwide with expertise in PCV were empaneled to prioritize six questions and address their corresponding outcomes, regarding opinions on inactive PCV, choices of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) monotherapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT) monotherapy or combined therapy, patients with persistent subretinal fluid (SRF) or intraretinal fluid (IRF) after loading dose anti-VEGF, and patients with massive subretinal hemorrhage. An evidence synthesis team conducted systematic reviews, which informed the recommendations that address these questions. This guideline used the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) approach to assess the certainty of evidence and grade the strengths of recommendations. Results The panel proposed the following six conditional recommendations regarding treatment choices. (1) For patients with inactive PCV, we suggest observation over treatment. (2) For treatment-na?ve PCV patients, we suggest either anti-VEGF monotherapy or combined anti-VEGF and PDT rather than PDT monotherapy. (3) For patients with PCV who plan to initiate combined anti-VEGF and PDT treatment, we suggest later/rescue PDT over initiate PDT. (4) For PCV patients who plan to initiate anti-VEGF monotherapy, we suggest the treat and extend (T&E) regimen rather than the pro re nata (PRN) regimen following three monthly loading doses. (5) For patients with persistent SRF or IRF on optical coherence tomography (OCT) after three monthly anti-VEGF treatments, we suggest proceeding with anti-VEGF treatment rather than observation. (6) For PCV patients with massive subretinal hemorrhage (equal to or more than four optic disc areas) involving the central macula, we suggest surgery (vitrectomy in combination with tissue-plasminogen activator (tPA) intraocular injection and gas tamponade) rather than anti-VEGF monotherapy. Conclusions Six evidence-based recommendations support optimal care for PCV patients' management.
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- You-Xin Chen
- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Ningbo Nottingham GRADE center, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- CEBIM (Center for Evidence Based Integrative Medicine)-Clarity Collaboration, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xuzhou Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xijing Hospital, Fouth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Ophthalmology, the Affiliated Eye and ENT Hospital, Shanghai Medical School, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Eye Center of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- People Eye Center of People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Zhao M, Qin W, Zhang S, Qi F, Li X, Lan X. Assessing the construction of a Healthy City in China: a conceptual framework and evaluation index system. Public Health 2023; 220:88-95. [PMID: 37285608 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES COVID-19 has brought challenges to the health of all mankind. It is particularly important to promote the construction of a 'Healthy China' and build a 'healthy community'. The aims of this study were to construct a reasonable conceptual framework for the Healthy City concept and to assess Healthy City construction in China. STUDY DESIGN This study combined qualitative and quantitative research. METHODS This study proposes the concept model of 'nature-human body-Healthy City' and accordingly constructs an evaluation index system for the construction of a Healthy City that integrates five dimensions, namely, the medical level, economic basis, cultural development, social services, and ecological environment to explore the spatial and temporal heterogeneity of Healthy City construction in China. Finally, the influencing factors of Healthy City construction patterns are explored using GeoDetector. RESULTS (1) The pace of Healthy City construction is generally on the rise; (2) the construction of Healthy Cities exhibits significant global spatial autocorrelation and gradually increasing agglomeration. The spatial distribution of cold hotspot areas was relatively stable; (3) medical and health progress is an important factor; the level of economic development is the leading support; the endowment of resources and environment is the basic condition; public service support provides important support; and scientific and technological innovation capabilities provide technical support for the construction of a Healthy City. CONCLUSIONS The spatial heterogeneity of Healthy City construction in China is evident, and the state of spatial distribution is relatively stable. The spatial pattern of Healthy City construction is shaped by a combination of factors. Our research will provide a scientific basis for promoting the construction of Healthy Cities and helping to implement the Health China Strategy.
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- M Zhao
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, PR China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, PR China
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Qi F, Cui SL, Zhang B, Li HN, Yu J. Correction: A study on atypical Kashin-Beck disease: an endemic ankle arthritis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:379. [PMID: 37221556 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03860-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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- Fang Qi
- Institute for Kashin‑Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin‑Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin‑Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin‑Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin‑Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China.
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China.
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BACKGROUND To study the epidemiological characteristics of atypical Kashin-Beck disease cases without characteristic hand lesions such as interphalangeal joint enlargement and brachydactyly and the characteristics of ankle joint lesions. METHODS We investigated Kashin-Beck in the endemic villages in Heilongjiang Province. The patients were judged according to the "Diagnosis of Kashin-Beck Disease" (WS/T 207-2010). The severity of foot lesions was judged based on the changes of X-ray images. Residents of non-Kashin-Beck disease area were selected as normal controls in Jilin Province. RESULTS A total of 119 residents over 40 years old were surveyed in a natural village in the non-endemic area. A total of 1190 residents over 40 years old were surveyed in 38 endemic areas of Kashin-Beck disease. A total of 710 patients with Kashin-Beck disease were detected, including 245 patients with grade I, 175 patients with grade II, 25 patients with grade III, and 265 atypical patients. Among all investigated patients, 92.0% (653/710) had ankle joint changes, and it was 80.0% (196/245) in grade I patients and 95.4% (167/175) in grade II. Varying degrees of ankle joint changes were found in both grade III and atypical patients. The grade of Kashin-Beck disease was correlated with the degree of ankle joint change (P < 0.001), and the correlation coefficient rs = 0.376. Atypical Kashin-Beck disease patients in mild and severe endemic area of Kashin-Beck disease were younger than those with typical Kashin-Beck disease. CONCLUSIONS We found a correlation between the degree of ankle joint change and the grade of Kashin-Beck disease. The higher the grade of Kashin-Beck disease, the more serious the change of the ankle joint.
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- Fang Qi
- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Institute for Kashin-Beck Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, Heilongjiang, China.
- National Health Commission and Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Harbin Medical University(23618504), Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Human Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China.
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Liu L, Zhang L, Ai K, Qi F, Li X, Wang WY, Xu ML, Gong ZX. [Effect of moxibustion on the indicators of autophagy and apoptosis in synovium of rats with adjuvant arthritis]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2023; 48:253-8. [PMID: 36951077 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of moxibustion on the indicators of autophagy and apoptosis in the synovium of toes of rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA), so as to explore the underlying mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS Forty-five SD rats were randomly divided into the blank control group, model group, moxibustion group, methotrexate group and rapamycin group, with 9 rats in each group. The rat model of AA was established by injecting Freund's complete adjuvant. Rats in the moxibustion group received moxibustion treatment at "Zusanli" (ST36) and "Guanyuan" (CV4) for 20 min, once a day. The methotrexate group was given methotrexate intragastrically (0.35 mg/kg) twice a week. The rapamycin group was given rapamycin by intraperitoneal injection (1 mg/kg), once every other day. The toe volume of the left hind limb was measured by the toe volume measuring instrument after 3-day modeling and 3-week intervention respectively. The contents of interlukin(IL)-1 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α in serum were detected by ELISA. The autophagosomes of synovial cells of the toe joint were observed under transmission electron microscope. The expressions of mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)C1, p-mTORC1, Caspase-3, Fas and FasL in synovial tissue were detected by Western blot. RESULTS Under transmission electron microscope, the model group showed decreased autophagosomes in synovial tissues, but the moxibustion, methotrexate, and rapamycin groups showed increased autophagosomes. Compared with the blank control group, the toe volume, the contents of IL-1 and TNF-α in serum and the expression of p-mTORC1 protein in synovial tissue were significantly increased (P<0.01, P<0.001), while the expressions of Caspase-3, Fas and FasL proteins in synovial tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the toe volume, the contents of IL-1 and TNF-α in the serum, and expression of p-mTORC1 protein were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01, P<0.001) in the moxibustion group and the methotrexate group, while the expression of Caspase-3, Fas and FasL proteins in synovial tissue in the moxibustion group and the methotrexate group, the expression of Caspase-3 in the rapamycin group were significantly increased (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Moxibustion can improve joint swelling in AA rats and decrease the contents of serum IL-1 and TNF-α. The mechanism may be related to regulating the expressions of p-mTORC1, Caspase-3, Fas and FasL proteins, and promoting autophagy and apoptosis of synovial cells.
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- Li Liu
- The First Affiliated Hospital /The First Clinical College of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostics of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Nursing, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Nursing, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- The First Affiliated Hospital /The First Clinical College of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China
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Wang T, Hu Y, Dusi S, Qi F, Sartoris S, Ugel S, De Sanctis F. "Open Sesame" to the complexity of pattern recognition receptors of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1130060. [PMID: 36911674 PMCID: PMC9992799 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1130060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Pattern recognition receptors are primitive sensors that arouse a preconfigured immune response to broad stimuli, including nonself pathogen-associated and autologous damage-associated molecular pattern molecules. These receptors are mainly expressed by innate myeloid cells, including granulocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. Recent investigations have revealed new insights into these receptors as key players not only in triggering inflammation processes against pathogen invasion but also in mediating immune suppression in specific pathological states, including cancer. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells are preferentially expanded in many pathological conditions. This heterogeneous cell population includes immunosuppressive myeloid cells that are thought to be associated with poor prognosis and impaired response to immune therapies in various cancers. Identification of pattern recognition receptors and their ligands increases the understanding of immune-activating and immune-suppressive myeloid cell functions and sheds light on myeloid-derived suppressor cell differences from cognate granulocytes and monocytes in healthy conditions. This review summarizes the different expression, ligand recognition, signaling pathways, and cancer relations and identifies Toll-like receptors as potential new targets on myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer, which might help us to decipher the instruction codes for reverting suppressive myeloid cells toward an antitumor phenotype.
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- Tian Wang
- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Immunology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Hu T, Chang S, Qi F, Zhang Z, Chen J, Jiang L, Wang D, Deng C, Nie K, Xu G, Wei Z. Neural grafts containing exosomes derived from Schwann cell-like cells promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. Burns Trauma 2023; 11:tkad013. [PMID: 37122841 PMCID: PMC10141455 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkad013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Background Schwann cell-like cells (SCLCs), differentiated from mesenchymal stem cells, have shown promising outcomes in the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries in preclinical studies. However, certain clinical obstacles limit their application. Hence, the primary aim of this study was to investigate the role of exosomes derived from SCLCs (SCLCs-exo) in peripheral nerve regeneration. Methods SCLCs were differentiated from human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) in vitro and validated by immunofluorescence, real-time quantitative PCR and western blot analysis. Exosomes derived from hAMSCs (hAMSCs-exo) and SCLCs were isolated by ultracentrifugation and validated by nanoparticle tracking analysis, WB analysis and electron microscopy. A prefabricated nerve graft was used to deliver hAMSCs-exo or SCLCs-exo in an injured sciatic nerve rat model. The effects of hAMSCs-exo or SCLCs-exo on rat peripheral nerve injury (PNI) regeneration were determined based on the recovery of neurological function and histomorphometric variation. The effects of hAMSCs-exo or SCLCs-exo on Schwann cells were also determined via cell proliferation and migration assessment. Results SCLCs significantly expressed the Schwann cell markers glial fibrillary acidic protein and S100. Compared to hAMSCs-exo, SCLCs-exo significantly enhanced motor function recovery, attenuated gastrocnemius muscle atrophy and facilitated axonal regrowth, myelin formation and angiogenesis in the rat model. Furthermore, hAMSCs-exo and SCLCs-exo were efficiently absorbed by Schwann cells. However, compared to hAMSCs-exo, SCLCs-exo significantly promoted the proliferation and migration of Schwann cells. SCLCs-exo also significantly upregulated the expression of a glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor, myelin positive regulators (SRY-box transcription factor 10, early growth response protein 2 and organic cation/carnitine transporter 6) and myelin proteins (myelin basic protein and myelin protein zero) in Schwann cells. Conclusions These findings suggest that SCLCs-exo can more efficiently promote PNI regeneration than hAMSCs-exo and are a potentially novel therapeutic approach for treating PNI.
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149 Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi medical University, No. 6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, China
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- Correspondence. Guangchao Xu, ; Zairong Wei,
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Qi F, Zhu G, Zhang Y, Li H, Li S, Yang C, Zhang J. Eco-friendly recycling of silicon-rich lye: Synthesis of hierarchically structured calcium silicate hydrate and its application for phosphorus removal. Sci Total Environ 2022; 848:157431. [PMID: 35863577 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Silicon-rich lye (SRL), a byproduct generated from pre-treatment of coal-based solid waste (CSW), was considered as a preponderant silicon source to prepare hierarchically nanostructured calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H). Through the novel mild-causticization synthesis strategy, C-S-H was prepared under optimal caustic process conditions at time of 3 h, temperature of 80 °C, Ca/Si of 1.25:1, and active CaO to obtain a conversion rate of Si up to 97.33 % during the high-value utilization of SRL. The synthesized C-S-H possesses abundant mesoporous structure and massive exchangeable active sites, whose formation is advanced through an appropriate elevation regulation of caustic temperature and time. The silicate chain depolymerization occurs to C-S-H prepared in the highly alkaline system at higher caustic temperature, longer caustic period, especially at existence of massive sodium ions, but it presents higher polymerization degree at more aluminum co-existing. The adsorption capacity up to 119.27 mg/g for C-S-H presents a valid removal performance toward phosphorus in the wastewater than massive present reports. The removal mechanism of phosphorus can be identified as the surface chemisorption and formation of calcium phosphate co-precipitation. This study can provide considerable and potential guidance to the coordinated disposal between industrial solid wastes and wastewater purification.
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- Fang Qi
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Mineral Metallurgical Resources Utilization and Pollution Control, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, Hubei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Mineral Metallurgical Resources Utilization and Pollution Control, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, Hubei Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Green Recycling for Strategic Metal Resources, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Chen H, White JF, Malik K, Qi F, Li C. Diplocarpon mespilicola sp. nov. Associated with Entomosporium Leaf Spot on Hawthorn in China. Plant Dis 2022; 106:2884-2891. [PMID: 35412337 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-01-22-0097-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Entomosporium leaf spot (ELS) is a serious hawthorn disease that mainly causes premature leaf senescence in various hawthorn growing areas worldwide. Diplocarpon mespili is the most commonly reported pathogen causing hawthorn ELS. From 2016 to 2018, hawthorn ELS disease surveys and samplings were carried out in five regions in three provinces of China. The disease incidence was about 20 to 95%. A total of 186 single-spored Diplocarpon isolates were obtained and identified using morphological and molecular phylogenetic analysis. The results showed that all isolates clustered, suggesting a distinct species that is here proposed as D. mespilicola sp. nov. This is the first report of the pathogen causing ELS on hawthorn in China, and it is similar to the species D. mespili. To explore the influence of temperature on the epidemiology of D. mespilicola, we studied the continuous influence of temperature and time on the germination of conidia by using nine time points and eight temperature gradient observations. This study indicated that the optimum temperature for conidial germination was 20.4°C, and the minimum germination time was 4.9 h. Using this information to develop a predictive model may provide a basis for disease management in hawthorn production in the future.
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- Hao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems; Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education; Gansu Tech Innovation Center of Western China Grassland Industry; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
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- Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901-8520, U.S.A
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems; Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education; Gansu Tech Innovation Center of Western China Grassland Industry; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
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- School of Landscape and Ecological Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems; Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education; Gansu Tech Innovation Center of Western China Grassland Industry; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
- Grassland Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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Qi F, Chen G, Liu J, Tang Z. End-to-end pest detection on an improved deformable DETR with multihead criss cross attention. ECOL INFORM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2022.101902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Zhou B, Qi F, Riaz MF, Ali T. An Analysis of the Factors behind Rural Residents' Satisfaction with Residential Waste Management in Jiangxi, China. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:14220. [PMID: 36361099 PMCID: PMC9656494 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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With the increasing environmental and health problems caused by residential solid waste (RSW), upgrading waste disposal services has become a key priority in rural areas of developing countries. Waste disposal services can be improved by incorporating the end-user evaluation of the services and the infrastructure. This study aims to analyze the respondents' satisfaction with waste disposal services and infrastructure in rural China, which has not been well documented in the previous literature. For this purpose, we applied the ordered probit model on survey data of 1064 rural residents of Jiangxi, China. In two separate models, two independent variables, i.e., users' ranking of waste disposal management services and waste disposal management infrastructure, were regressed on five sets of policy, personal, social and demographic, environmental, and village characteristics of the respondents. Our results show that rural residents have relatively high satisfaction (level four out of five) with RSW services. We found a significant correlation between all five investigated characteristics (personal, social and demographic, environmental, and village characteristics) and respondents' satisfaction with RSW management. However, the correlation differs in magnitude and direction among different respondent groups, where gender, minority status, the sanitary condition of household toilets, and treatment of toilet waste at the village level have the largest influence on satisfaction. It was found that male respondents, ethnic minorities, residents with non-farming status, and respondents with more sanitary household toilets have higher satisfaction levels. Our results provide crucial references for decision-makers to effectively promote the further optimization and improvement of rural waste disposal systems in the future.
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- Bo Zhou
- School of Economics and Management, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Department of Economics, Government College University Faisalabad, Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- School of Economics and Management, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Luo H, Wang Z, Qi F, Wang D. Applications of human amniotic fluid stem cells in wound healing. Chin Med J (Engl) 2022; 135:2272-2281. [PMID: 36535008 PMCID: PMC9771343 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Complete wound regeneration preserves skin structure and physiological functions, including sensation and perception of stimuli, whereas incomplete wound regeneration results in fibrosis and scarring. Amniotic fluid stem cells (AFSCs) would be a kind of cell population with self-renewing and non-immunogenic ability that have a considerable role in wound generation. They are easy to harvest, culture, and store; moreover, they are non-tumorigenic and not subject to ethical restrictions. They can differentiate into different kinds of cells that replenish the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and accessory organs. Additionally, AFSCs independently produce paracrine effectors and secrete them in exosomes, thereby modulating local immune cell activity. They demonstrate anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, regulate the physicochemical microenvironment of the wound, and promote full wound regeneration. Thus, AFSCs are potential resources in stem cell therapy, especially in scar-free wound healing. This review describes the biological characteristics and clinical applications of AFSCs in treating wounds and provide new ideas for the treatment of wound healing.
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- Han Luo
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyl Medical University, Zunyl, Guizhou 563003, China
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Fuling Central Hospital, Chongqing 408000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyl Medical University, Zunyl, Guizhou 563003, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyl Medical University, Zunyl, Guizhou 563003, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyl Medical University, Zunyl, Guizhou 563003, China
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Cao YT, Xiang LL, Qi F, Zhang YJ, Chen Y, Zhou XQ. Accuracy of controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) for assessing steatosis and fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine 2022; 51:101547. [PMID: 35844772 PMCID: PMC9284399 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common chronic liver disease, and among the non-invasive tests, controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) have shown better diagnostic performance in NAFLD. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the performance of CAP and LSM for assessing steatosis and fibrosis in NAFLD. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases for relevant articles published up to February 13th, 2022, and selected studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and evaluated the quality of evidence. Then we pooled sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), and area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curves. A random effect model was applied regardless of heterogeneity. Meta-regression analysis and subgroup analysis were performed to explore heterogeneity, and Fagan plot analysis was used to evaluate clinical utility. This meta-analysis was completed in Nanjing, Jiangsu and registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022309965). FINDINGS A total of 10537 patients from 61 studies were included in our meta-analysis. The AUROC of CAP were 0·924, 0·794 and 0·778 for steatosis grades ≥ S1, ≥ S2 and = S3, respectively, and the AUROC of LSM for detecting fibrosis stages ≥ F1, ≥ F2, ≥ F3, and = F4 were 0·851, 0·830, 0·897 and 0·925, respectively. Subgroup analysis revealed that BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² had lower accuracy for diagnosing S ≥ S1, ≥ S2 than BMI<30 kg/m². For the mean cut-off values, significant differences were found in CAP values among different body mass index (BMI) populations and LSM values among different regions. For diagnosing S ≥ S1, ≥ S2 and = S3, the mean CAP cut-off values for BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² were 30·7, 28·2, and 27·9 dB/m higher than for BMI < 30 kg/m² (P = 0·001, 0·001 and 0·018, respectively). For diagnosing F ≥ F2 and = F4, the mean cut-off values of Europe and America were 0·96 and 2·03 kPa higher than Asia (P = 0·027, P = 0·034), respectively. In addition, the results did not change significantly after sensitivity analysis and the trim and fill method to correct for publication bias, proving that the conclusions are robust. INTERPRETATION The good performance of CAP and LSM for the diagnosis of mild steatosis (S ≥ S1), advanced liver fibrosis (F ≥ F3), and cirrhosis (F = F4) can be used to screen for NAFLD in high-risk populations. Of note, the accuracy of CAP for the detection of steatosis in patients with obesity is reduced and requires specific diagnostic values. For LSM, the same diagnostic values can be used when the appropriate probes are selected based on BMI and the automated probe selection tool. The performance of CAP and LSM in assessing steatosis in patients with obesity, moderate to severe steatosis, and low-grade fibrosis should be further validated and improved in the future. FUNDING The study was funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD).
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- Yu-tian Cao
- The first clinical medical college of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- The first clinical medical college of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- The first clinical medical college of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- The first clinical medical college of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Corresponding author at: Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China.
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Qu QR, Tang LY, Liu Q, Long YY, Wu X, Xu M, Qi F, Zhang H, Ai K, Zhou L. Proteomic Analysis of the Sphincter in a Neurogenic Bladder Caused by T10 Spinal Cord Injury. J Integr Neurosci 2022; 21:147. [DOI: 10.31083/j.jin2105147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Qi F, Zhang X, Wang L, Ren C, Zhao X, Luo J, Lu D. E3 ubiquitin ligase NEURL3 promotes innate antiviral response through catalyzing K63-linked ubiquitination of IRF7. FASEB J 2022; 36:e22409. [PMID: 35792897 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202200316r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Interferon regulatory factor 7 (IRF7), as the interferon-stimulated gene, maximally drives type I interferon (IFN) production. However, the mechanisms by which the biological function of IRF7 is regulated remain elusive. In this study, we found that IRF7 selectively interacted with the neuralized E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 3 (NEURL3). In concomitant with IRF7 induction, NEURL3 is upregulated by NF-κB signaling in the late phase of viral infection. Moreover, NEURL3 augmented the host antiviral immune response through ubiquitinating IRF7. A mechanistic study revealed that NEURL3 triggered K63-linked poly-ubiquitination on IRF7 lysine 375, which in turn epigenetically enhanced the transcription of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) through disruption of the association of IRF7 with Histone Deacetylase 1 (HDAC1), consequently augmenting host antiviral immune response. Accordingly, Neurl3-/- mice produced less type I IFNs and exhibited increased susceptibility to viral infection. Taken together, our findings identify NEURL3 as an E3 ubiquitin ligase of IRF7 and shed new light on the positive regulation of IRF7 in host antiviral immune signaling.
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- Fang Qi
- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, P.R. China
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Wang X, He X, Qi F, Liu J, Wu J. Different Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor for Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema: A Network Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:876386. [PMID: 35814207 PMCID: PMC9260109 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.876386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Antiangiogenic therapy with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is commonly used to treat diabetic macular edema (DME), which can reduce edema, improve vision, and prevent further visual loss. There is little head-to-head trial data to guide the selection of an individual VEGF inhibitor. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF for patients with DME and to assess the differences between clinically relevant options by using network meta-analysis (NMA). Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and VIP databases were searched for published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from their inception to November 2020. We included RCTs of anti-VEGF drugs (intravitreal aflibercept (IVT-AFL), intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR), and intravitreal conbercept (IVC)) treating adult patients who were diagnosed with DME, regardless of stage or duration of the disease. We estimated summary odds ratios (ORs) and mean differences (MDs) with 95% credible intervals (CrIs) using a Bayesian NMA. This study’s registration number is CRD42021259335. Results: We identified 43 RCTs comprising 8,234 patients. Beneficial effects were observed in patients who used IVT-AFL compared with those who used other anti-VEGF therapies at 1-year follow-up on corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improvements (all patients: versus IVR: MD 2.83, 95% CrIs 1.64, 4.01, versus IVC: MD 2.41, 95% CrIs −0.52, 5.32; patients with worse baseline visual acuity (VA): versus IVR: MD 3.39, 95% CrIs 1.89, 4.9, versus IVC: MD 3.49, 95% CrIs 0.49, 6.44) and the proportion of patients with a gain of at least 15 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters (all patients: versus IVR: OR 1.55, 95% CrIs 1.11, 2.17, versus IVC: OR 2.78, 95% CrIs 1.23, 6.04; patients with worse baseline VA: versus IVR: OR 2.05, 95% CrIs 1.18, 3.58, versus IVC: OR 2.85, 95% CrIs 1.24, 6.41). The effect of improvement in BCVA was identified for IVT-AFL compared to intravitreal bevacizumab. Based on the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA), IVT-AFL had the highest probability of being the most effective option (99.9% and 99.5% in terms of the two primary outcomes, respectively). At the 2-year follow-up, numerical differences were identified favoring IVT-AFL; however, they did not reach statistical significance when comparing IVT-AFL to IVR. In the analysis of adverse events, IVT-AFL showed a lower risk of incidence of ocular adverse events compared to other anti-VEGF therapies at 1-year follow-up (versus IVR: OR 0.45, 95% CrIs 0.28, 0.7; versus IVC: OR 0.36, 95% CrIs 0.21, 0.63). Conclusion: IVT-AFL resulted in greater beneficial effects on BCVA and a higher proportion of patients with a gain of at least 15 ETDRS letters compared to IVR or IVC one year after treatment (especially in DME patients with worse baseline VA). In addition, fewer ocular adverse events occurred in the IVT-AFL group compared to the IVR or IVC groups. After two years, there was insufficient evidence to identify which anti-VEGF has superior efficacy or safety. Clinical Trial Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, PROSPERO; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021259335, CRD42021259335
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- Xian Wang
- The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Academic Department, Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Jing Wu,
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Tang Z, Li Z, Yang J, Qi F. P &GGD: A Joint-Way Model Optimization Strategy Based on Filter Pruning and Filter Grafting For Tea Leaves Classification. Neural Process Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11063-022-10813-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Qi F, Wang Y, Tang Z. Lightweight Plant Disease Classification Combining GrabCut Algorithm, New Coordinate Attention, and Channel Pruning. Neural Process Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11063-022-10863-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Liu X, Bai B, Rogers KM, Wu D, Qian Q, Qi F, Zhou J, Yao C, Song W. Determining the geographical origin and cultivation methods of Shanghai special rice using NIR and IRMS. Food Chem 2022; 394:133425. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wound healing is a dynamic and highly regulated process that can be separated into three overlapping and interdependent phases: inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling. This review focuses on the inflammation stage, as it is the key stage of wound healing and plays a vital role in the local immune response and determines the progression of wound healing. Inflammatory cells, the main effector cells of the inflammatory response, have been widely studied, but little attention has been paid to the immunomodulatory effects of wound healing in non-inflammatory cells and the extracellular matrix. In this review, we attempt to deepen our understanding of the wound-healing microenvironment in the inflammatory stage by focusing on the interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix, as well as their role in regulating the immune response during the inflammatory stage. We hope our findings will provide new ideas for promoting tissue regeneration through immune regulation.
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- Zhen Wang
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Li J, Chen L, Tan W, Qi F, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Shao Z. Platinum is essential in neoadjuvant treatment of triple-negative breast cancer: a network meta-analysis. Cancer Biol Med 2022; 19:j.issn.2095-3941.2021.0529. [PMID: 35170879 PMCID: PMC9196055 DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2021.0529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of various neoadjuvant regimens for patients diagnosed with early-stage or locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). METHODS Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched in May 2020 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed (Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020223012). RESULTS A total of 35 RCTs involving 8,424 participants were reviewed, of which 22 RCTs with 5,203 patients were included in this NMA focusing on pathologic complete response (pCR). An anthracycline-taxane-based (AT) regimen combined with a platinum (ATPt) [odds ratio (OR) = 2.04, 95% credible interval (CrI): 1.69, 2.48] regimen, and a docetaxel regimen combined with a carboplatin (TCb; OR = 2.16, 95% CrI: 1.20, 3.91) regimen improved pCR beyond that with AT only. AT and ATPt combined with targeted therapy [including bevacizumab (Bev), veliparib, atezolizumab, or pembrolizumab] also improved pCR. Five RCTs included in this NMA reported serious adverse events (SAEs) or grade ≥ 3 AEs. TCb was associated with fewer grade ≥ 3 AEs than was AT (OR = 0.66, 95% CrI: 0.23, 1.72) alone. In contrast, ATPt, AT + Bev, ATPt + Bev, ATPt + veliparib, and ATPt + pembrolizumab were associated with more SAEs than was AT alone. CONCLUSIONS In patients with TNBC, platinum-based neoadjuvant regimens ATPt and TCb increase pCR beyond that with AT alone, but TCb appears to be better tolerated than either AT or ATPt. Platinum-based regimens combined with targeted therapies (Bev, PARPi, and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor) also improve the pCR rate beyond that with AT alone, but this benefit is accompanied by greater toxicity.
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- Junjie Li
- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Academic Department, Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai 201400, China
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- Academic Department, Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai 201400, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Li J, Chen L, Tan W, Qi F, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Shao Z. Abstract P2-12-19: Platinum is essential in neoadjuvant treatment of triple negative breast cancer: A network meta-analysis. Cancer Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs21-p2-12-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Due to the heterogeneity of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) and variety of neoadjuvant regimen, the best way to provide optimal neoadjuvant regimen in early-stage TNBC is still a challenge. However, the preferred regimen, especially when combining target therapy such as bevacizumab, Poly (adenosine diphosphate [ADP]-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors (PARPi), and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor, is still not clear. Methods: Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched in May 2020 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We conducted a fixed-effect network meta-analysis (NMA) with a Bayesian framework to assess the efficacy and safety of different neoadjuvant regimens for patients with early or locally advanced TNBC. (Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020223012). Results: A total of 35 RCTs involving 8424 participants were included, of which, 22 RCTs with 5203 patients were included in this NMA focusing on pathologic complete response (pCR). Compared to anthracycline-taxane based regimen (AT), an improvement in pCR was observed for anthracycline-taxane based combined platinum (ATP) (odds ratio [OR]=2.04, 95% credible interval [CrI]: 1.69, 2.48), TCb (T= docetaxel; Cb= carboplatin; OR=2.16, 95%CrI: 1.20, 3.91). Combining target therapy (including bevacizumab [Bev], veliparib, atezolizumab, or pembrolizumab) with AT or ATP also improved pCRs. Eleven RCTs reported serious adverse events (SAEs), and five RCTs were included in NMA. TCb was associated with less serious adverse events than AT. However, ATP, AT+Bev, ATP+Bev, ATP+Veliparib and ATP+Pembro were associated with more serious AEs than AT. Conclusions: Platinum-based neoadjuvant regimens increased pCRs in TNBC patients, among which TCb was preferred with less SAEs. Platinum-based regimens should also be considered a preferred option when combining target therapy such as Bev, PARPi, and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor.
Citation Format: Junjie Li, Li Chen, Wei Tan, Fang Qi, Yang Zhang, Zhonghua Wang, Zhimin Shao. Platinum is essential in neoadjuvant treatment of triple negative breast cancer: A network meta-analysis [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2021 Dec 7-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2022;82(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-12-19.
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- Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Systematic Review Solutions Ltd, Shanghai, China
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Qi F, Zhu G, Zhang Y, Hou X, Li S, Yang C, Zhang J, Li H. Eco − utilization of silicon − rich lye: Synthesis of amorphous calcium silicate hydrate and its application for recovering heavy metals. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Liu X, Zhang M, Chen Z, Cui J, Yang L, Lu Z, Qi F, Wang H. Photothermal Detection of MicroRNA Using a Horseradish Peroxidase-Encapsulated DNA Hydrogel With a Portable Thermometer. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:799370. [PMID: 34966730 PMCID: PMC8710733 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.799370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNA (miRNA) detection has attracted widespread interest as a tumor detection marker. In this work, a miRNA-responsive visual and temperature sensitive probe composed of a horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-encapsulated DNA hydrogel was designed and synthesized. The biosensor converted the miRNA hybridization signal to a photothermal effect which was measured using a digital thermometer. The substrate DNA linker strand of the hydrogel hybridizes with different sequences of miRNA resulting in the collapse of the hydrogel and the release of HRP. HRP oxidizes 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) resulting in a color change and a strong photothermal effect was observed after shining near-infrared light on the oxidized product. The thermometer-based readout method has a wide linear range (0.5-4.0 µM) and a limit of detection limit of 7.8 nM which is comparable with traditional UV-vis absorption spectrometry detection and quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction methods. The low cost, ease of operation, and high sensitivity shows that this biosensor has potential for point-of-care biomolecular detection and biomedical applications.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hebei Petrochina Central Hospital, Langfang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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Yang C, Zhang J, Hou X, Li S, Li H, Zhu G, Qi F. Study on the correlation between Fe/Ti forms and reaction activity in high-alumina coal fly ash. Sci Total Environ 2021; 792:148419. [PMID: 34147793 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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High-alumina coal fly ash (HAFA) is an important aluminum and silicon resource. In the process of preparing aluminum-silicon materials from HAFA, the influence of impurity elements on its performance must be considered. In this work, the occurrence state of impurities in HAFA, micro morphology, and the bond energy of different impurity coordination were studied. Sulfuric acid leaching method and density functional theory were used to study the leaching behavior of impurities to verify the difficulty of removing different impurity elements. The results show that iron existed in the form of magnetic particles (34.78%), amorphous phase (49.24%), and crystalline phase (15.96%) in HAFA. Titanium mainly existed in amorphous phase (29.34%) and crystalline phase (69.4%). In sulfuric acid leaching, titanium was more difficult to leach, and the content of TiO2 decreased from 2.30% to 2.25%, whereas that of Fe2O3 decreased from 1.50% to 0.86%. The actual leaching behavior of impurity elements was consistent with the simulation results, with more energy required to remove Ti than Fe. These studies of impurity elements in HAFA will provide theoretical support for the preparation of aluminum-silicon materials.
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- Chennian Yang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Hydrometallurgical Cleaner Production Technology, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Hydrometallurgical Cleaner Production Technology, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Hydrometallurgical Cleaner Production Technology, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Hydrometallurgical Cleaner Production Technology, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Hydrometallurgical Cleaner Production Technology, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Hydrometallurgical Cleaner Production Technology, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100090, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Mineral Metallurgical Resources Utilization and Pollution Control, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, Hubei Province, China
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Ai K, Liu Q, Xu M, Liu JS, Qi F, Yi XQ, Qu QR, Zhang H. [Effect of electroacupuncture on urodynamics of neurogenic bladder and PACAP/cAMP/PKA signaling pathway in detrusor tissue of rats after suprasacral spinal cord injury]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2021; 46:728-34. [PMID: 34558237 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.200880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on urodynamics of neurogenic bladder and pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide(PACAP)/cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)/protein kinase A(PKA) signaling pathway in detrusor tissue of rats after suprasacral spinal cord injury (SCI), so as to explore its possible mechanism in improving detrusor hyperreflexia bladder function after shock stage of suprasacral SCI. METHODS Female SD rats were randomly divided into control, sham operation, model and EA groups, with 12 rats in each group. T10 spinal cord transection (SCT) was performed by surgery. Rats in the EA group were given EA (10 Hz/50 Hz, 20 min) at "Ciliao" (BL32), "Zhongji" (CV3) and "Sanyinjiao" (SP6) once daily for 7 days. After the intervention, urodynamics testing was detected in each group. HE staining was used to observe the morphological changes of bladder detrusor. The protein and mRNA expression of PACAP38 in detrusor was detected by immunohistochemistry, Western blot and real-time quantitive PCR, respectively. The contents of cAMP and PKA were determined by ELISA. RESULTS Compared with the control and sham operation groups, the maximum bladder capacity and bladder com-pliance, and the protein and mRNA expression of PACAP38, and the contents of cAMP and PKA of the model group were significantly decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05), while the base pressure and leakage point pressure of bladder were significantly increased (P<0.01). After EA intervention, the above indexes were all reversed in the EA group relevant to those of the model group (P<0.01, P<0.05). CONCLUSION EA at BL32, CV3 and SP6 can improve the bladder function in rats with bladder detrusor hyperreflexia after SCI, which may be related to its effect in activating the PACAP/cAMP/PKA signaling pathway in detrusor tissue.
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- Kun Ai
- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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Sun Y, Lu D, Yin Y, Song J, Liu Y, Hao W, Qi F, Zhang G, Zhang X, Liu L, Lin Z, Liang H, Zhao X, Jin Y, Yin Y. PTENα functions as an immune suppressor and promotes immune resistance in PTEN-mutant cancer. Nat Commun 2021; 12:5147. [PMID: 34446716 PMCID: PMC8390757 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25417-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PTEN is frequently mutated in human cancers and PTEN mutants promote tumor progression and metastasis. PTEN mutations have been implicated in immune regulation, however, the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Here, we report that PTENα, the isoform of PTEN, remains active in cancer bearing stop-gained PTEN mutations. Through counteraction of CD8+ T cell-mediated cytotoxicity, PTENα leads to T cell dysfunction and accelerates immune-resistant cancer progression. Clinical analysis further uncovers that PTENα-active mutations suppress host immune responses and result in poor prognosis in cancer as relative to PTENα-inactive mutations. Furthermore, germline deletion of Ptenα in mice increases cell susceptibility to immune attack through augmenting stress granule formation and limiting synthesis of peroxidases, leading to massive oxidative cell death and severe inflammatory damage. We propose that PTENα protects tumor from T cell killing and thus PTENα is a potential target in antitumor immunotherapy. PTENα is an N-terminally extended isoform of PTEN, a gene frequently mutated in human cancers. Here the authors show that PTENα remains active in PTEN-mutant cancers and is associated with tumor immune escape by promoting tumor cell resistance to T cell cytotoxicity.
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- Yizhe Sun
- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China. .,Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China. .,Institute of Precision Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
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Zhou J, Qi F, Hu Z, Zhang L, Li Z, Wang ZJ, Tang H, Chen Z. Corrigendum to 'Dezocine attenuates the remifentanil-induced postoperative hyperalgesia by inhibition of phosphorylation of CaMKⅡα' [Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 Feb 15; 869: 172882]. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 908:174359. [PMID: 34298417 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Jie Zhou
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310012, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Gulin, Guangxi, 541004, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Gulin, Guangxi, 541004, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Jingzhou Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, 434020, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Gulin, Guangxi, 541004, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Wuhan NO. 1 Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China.
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Yu H, Liu W, Mi L, Shu S, Zhang W, Ying Z, Chen H, Yan X, Shen W, Tu G, Ye Y, Li M, Wang D, Hu D, Cao J, Qi F, Wang X, Song Y, Zhu J. THE CD19/CD3 BISPECIFIC ANTIBODY WORK EFFECTIVELY AS ADJUNCT WITH IBRUTINIB ON THE TREATMENT OF B‐CELL LYMPHOMA. Hematol Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.77_2881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- H. Yu
- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Molecular Oncology Laboratory Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- ITabMed Ltd Preclinical Research Shanghai China
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- ITabMed Ltd Preclinical Research Shanghai China
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- ITabMed Ltd Preclinical Research Shanghai China
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- ITabMed Ltd Preclinical Research Shanghai China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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- Beijing Cancer Hospital Lymphoma Beijing China
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