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Zhao GH, Hu XF, Liu TL, Hu RS, Yu ZQ, Yang WB, Wu YL, Yu SK, Song JK. Correction to: Molecular characterization of Blastocystis sp. in captive wild animals in Qinling Mountains. Parasitol Res 2017; 117:343-344. [PMID: 29204717 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-017-5692-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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There were errors in Fig. 1 of the originally published article. Correct fig. 1 is presented here.
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- G H Zhao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Xian Qinling Wildlife Park, Xian, Shaanxi Province, 710100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Wang C, Hu R, Liu Z, Xue W. Polyethylenimine-Induced Alterations of Red Blood Cells and Their Recognition by the Complement System and Macrophages. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2015; 1:139-147. [DOI: 10.1021/ab500128q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Yi Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials
of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials
of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials
of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials
of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials
of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Poly(amidoamine) dendrimers have a variety of promising biomedical applications; however, the biological safety of the dendrimers has not been well clarified. This study focuses on the effects of poly(amidoamine) dendrimers (G3, G4, G5, G5–OH) on the structure and function of key blood components, in order to elucidate the impacts of the dendrimers on the aggregation, morphology, lysis of human red blood cells, structural and conformational change as well as polymerization of fibrinogen, and the coagulation of blood tissue. The poly(amidoamine) dendrimers caused aggregation, morphological changes, and lysis of red blood cells, depending on the dendrimer concentration, generation, and surface functional groups. All the dendrimers induced fibrinogen structural and conformational changes, but only cationic dendrimers impaired fibrinogen polymerization ability at high concentrations. In addition, the cationic dendrimers inhibited the activity of clotting factors and fibrinogen in the coagulation of whole blood. Therefore, the surface functional groups, generation, and concentration of the dendrimers play important roles in affecting the structure and function of key blood components. These results provide a critical theoretical basis for the molecular design and clinical application of the poly(amidoamine) dendrimers.
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- Yeyun Fu
- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Protein Research of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Institute of Life and Health Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Protein Research of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Institute of Life and Health Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Luo JY, Fu CH, Yao KB, Hu RS, DU QY, Liu ZY. [A case-control study on genetic and environmental factors regarding polydactyly and syndactyly]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2009; 30:903-906. [PMID: 20193224] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the genetic and environmental factors related to the development of polydactyly and syndactyly, and to provide evidence for prevention on birth defects. METHODS A hospital-based case-control study was conducted. 111 cases and 222 controls were interviewed with standardized questionnaires. Logistic regression models were used to select risk factors. RESULTS Research data through univariate analysis showed that the occurrence of polydactyly and syndactyly were associated with educational level, annual average income per family member, meat and egg intake during early pregnancy, family heredity history, exposure to hazardous substance before pregnancy, serious pregnant reaction etc. of the pregnant women. As shown in multivariable logistic model, some factors, including annual average income of per family member (OR = 0.240), meat and egg intake during early pregnancy (OR = 0.182), could reduce the risk of the development of polydactyly and syndactyly. Other factors including family heredity history (OR = 10.187), exposure to hazardous substance before pregnancy (OR = 3.029), could increase the risk of developing polydactyly and syndactyly. The attributable risks (%) of family heredity history and exposure to hazardous substance before pregnancy were 90.18% and 66.99% respectively. CONCLUSION Genetic factor was the leading cause on the development of polydactyly and syndactyly. In addition, environmental factors, such as family economic condition, nutritional status during early pregnancy and working condition before pregnancy were associated with the development of polydactyly and syndactyly.
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- Jia-you Luo
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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Luo J, Peng X, Zong R, Yao K, Hu R, Du Q, Fang J, Zhu M. The status of care and nutrition of 774 left-behind children in rural areas in China. Public Health Rep 2009; 123:382-9. [PMID: 19006981 DOI: 10.1177/003335490812300319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Jiayou Luo
- Department of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Heeschen C, Jang JJ, Weis M, Pathak A, Kaji S, Hu RS, Tsao PS, Johnson FL, Cooke JP. Nicotine stimulates angiogenesis and promotes tumor growth and atherosclerosis. Nat Med 2001; 7:833-9. [PMID: 11433349 DOI: 10.1038/89961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 579] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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We provide anatomic and functional evidence that nicotine induces angiogenesis. We also show that nicotine accelerates the growth of tumor and atheroma in association with increased neovascularization. Nicotine increased endothelial-cell growth and tube formation in vitro, and accelerated fibrovascular growth in vivo. In a mouse model of hind-limb ischemia, nicotine increased capillary and collateral growth, and enhanced tissue perfusion. In mouse models of lung cancer and atherosclerosis, we found that nicotine enhanced lesion growth in association with an increase in lesion vascularity. These effects of nicotine were mediated through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at nicotine concentrations that are pathophysiologically relevant. The endothelial production of nitric oxide, prostacyclin and vascular endothelial growth factor might have a role in these effects.
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- C Heeschen
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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Nishimura DG, Macovski A, Jackson JI, Hu RS, Stevick CA, Axel L. Magnetic resonance angiography by selective inversion recovery using a compact gradient echo sequence. Magn Reson Med 1988; 8:96-103. [PMID: 3173074 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.1910080112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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We have studied a pulse sequence using compact imaging gradients for MR angiography by selective inversion recovery. By acquiring signals approaching a half-echo, we achieve significant immunity to artifacts from flow-induced dephasing. Initial clinical results on carotid arteries accurately depict stenoses without the problems of signal dephasing.
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- D G Nishimura
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, California 94305
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