Publications by authors named "Ao Xiong"

Recent research emphasizes the significant regulatory functions of epigenetic alterations and post-translational modifications (PTMs) in the ferroptosis process. Despite the existing volume of literature, there is a remarkable shortage of comprehensive analyses that systematically trace the evolution of research, map key investigative routes, evaluate the current situation of the field, determine central themes, and predict future directions. This study intends to offer a comprehensive summary of the progress achieved during the past 12 years in comprehending how epigenetic modifications and PTMs regulate ferroptosis.

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Worldwide, approximately 1.7 billion people are afflicted with musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases, posing significant health challenges. The introduction of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) technology provides novel insights and approaches to comprehend the onset, progression, and treatment of MSK diseases.

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Cardiac fibrosis characterized by aberrant activation of cardiac fibroblasts impairs cardiac contractile and diastolic functions, inducing the progression of the disease towards its terminal phase, resulting in the onset of heart failure. Therefore, the inhibition of cardiac fibrosis has become a promising treatment for cardiac diseases. The ovarian follicle-stimulating hormone folliculin (FLCN) plays a significant role in various biological processes, such as lysosome function, mitochondrial synthesis, angiogenesis, ciliogenesis and autophagy.

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Background: Discovering an inhibitor for acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4), a protein that triggers cell injury via ferroptosis, presents potential to minimize cellular damage. This study investigates paeonol (PAE), a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, as an ACSL4 inhibitor to prevent chondrocyte ferroptosis and protect against osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods: We conducted experiments using mouse chondrocytes treated with PAE to mitigate ferroptosis induced by Interleukin-1 Beta (IL-1β) or ferric ammonium citrate (FAC), examining intracellular ferroptotic indicators, cartilage catabolic markers, and ferroptosis regulatory proteins.

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  • * Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a surgical procedure to create bone defects, after which the new scaffold was implanted and assessed for biocompatibility and effectiveness over 8 and 12 weeks.
  • * Results showed that the ICA/porous magnesium alloy scaffold enhanced bone regeneration and expression of important proteins related to bone health, with the SIRT1-Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway likely playing a key role in this process.
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In this study, we explore the cartilage defect repair mechanism by phosphocreatine-grafted chitosan hydrogels loaded with berberine-treated ATDC5 cells (CSMP@BBR@ATDC5). Under the optimal concentrations of LPS and BBR ideal conditions, ATDC5 cell toxicity and proliferation were detected with AM/PI and EdU staining. Additionally, qPCR and Western blot were employed to detect the expression of the SIRT1/BMP4 signaling pathway and chondrogenic-related factors in ATDC5 cells.

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The introduction of three-dimensional (3D) printing scaffolds has emerged as an effective approach to achieving satisfactory revascularization for bone tissue engineering (BTE). However, there is a notable absence of analytical and descriptive investigations concerning the trajectory, essential research directions, current research scenario, pivotal investigative focuses, and forthcoming perspectives. Hence, the objective of this research is to offer a thorough overview of the advancements achieved in 3D printing structures for vascularized BTE within the last 10 years.

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  • Significant advancements in ferroptosis-based nano drug delivery systems (NDDSs) have been documented over the past 11 years, but a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape is still lacking.
  • Analysis of data from 2012 to 2023 revealed that China dominates this field, with the greatest contributions to publications, while liver and pancreatic cancers are identified as key areas of focus.
  • The study serves as a valuable resource for researchers by synthesizing available data and promoting the exploration of new ideas in the field of ferroptotic nanomedicine.
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The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has presented new challenges and opportunities for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), aiming to provide objective assessments and improve clinical effectiveness. However, there is a lack of comprehensive analyses on the research trajectory, key directions, current trends, and future perspectives in this field. This research aims to comprehensively update the progress of AI in TCM over the past 24 years, based on data from the Web of Science database covering January 1, 2000, to March 1, 2024.

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  • - Ferroptosis is linked to several conditions, particularly iron overload-induced osteoarthritis (IOOA), which involves oxidative stress and lipid damage caused by excess iron.
  • - The study investigates rosiglitazone (RSG), which can inhibit lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis, and shows it helps prevent cell damage and inflammation in conditions related to IOOA.
  • - RSG not only protects cartilage but also reduces oxidative stress and iron levels in chondrocytes, showing promise as a treatment for IOOA by restoring iron balance and reducing harmful lipid oxidation.
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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling and highly prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide. Recently discovered, disulfidptosis represents a novel form of cell death induced by the excessive accumulation of cystine. Despite its significance, a systematic exploration of disulfidptosis-related genes (DRGs) in OA is lacking.

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Purpose: Over the past 24 years, significant advancements have been made in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases. However, there is a lack of analytical and descriptive investigations on the trajectory, essential research directions, current research scenario, pivotal focuses, and future perspectives. This research aims to provide a thorough update on the progress in AI for MSK diseases over the last 24 years.

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Microbial infections of bones, particularly after joint replacement surgery, are a common occurrence in clinical settings and often lead to osteomyelitis (OM). Unfortunately, current treatment approaches for OM are not satisfactory. To address this issue, this study focuses on the development and evaluation of an injectable magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticle (NP)-coordinated phosphocreatine-grafted chitosan hydrogel (CMPMg-VCM) loaded with varying amounts of vancomycin (VCM) for the treatment of OM.

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  • - The study investigates the potential link between the drug omeprazole and the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) using a method called mendelian randomization (MR), aiming to clarify prior concerns raised by a cohort study.
  • - By analyzing data from large UK datasets and applying various statistical methods, the results indicate that omeprazole may significantly increase the risk of developing OA.
  • - The findings suggest that while omeprazole is an effective medication, healthcare providers should be cautious about its long-term use in patients at risk for OA, highlighting the need for further research to confirm these results.
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  • Angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels, is really important for healing bones, especially during the early stages of recovery when there’s not enough oxygen (hypoxia).
  • Hypoxia can help stem cells grow and move, but if there isn’t enough oxygen for too long, it can hurt the cells instead.
  • The study created a special hydrogel that can control the oxygen levels, helping to first boost healing and then provide oxygen later to make sure bones heal properly.
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Objective: This study aims to explore the multiple mediating roles of illness acceptance and symptom severity between health locus of control and symptom distress in acute leukemia patients.

Methods: From June 2022 to March 2023, a convenience sampling method was used to recruit 208 acute leukemia patients in the inpatient center of a hospital in Hebei. The Chinese versions of Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, Illness Acceptance Scale, and Anderson Symptom Assessment Scale was used in the cross-sectional study.

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The healing of critical-sized bone defects is a major challenge in the field of bone tissue engineering. Gelatin-related hydrogels have emerged as a potential solution due to their desirable properties. However, their limited osteogenic, mechanical, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging capabilities have hindered their clinical application.

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During the past decade, mounting evidence has increasingly linked programmed cell death (PCD) to the progression and development of osteoarthritis (OA). There is a significant need for a thorough scientometric analysis that recapitulates the relationship between PCD and OA. This study aimed to collect articles and reviews focusing on PCD in OA, extracting data from January 1st, 2013, to October 31st, 2023, using the Web of Science.

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In the past 11 years, there has been a surge in studies exploring the regulatory effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on ferroptosis. However, a significant gap persists in comprehensive scientometric analysis and scientific mapping research, especially in tracking the evolution, primary contributors, and emerging research focal points. This study aims to comprehensively update the advancements in targeting ferroptosis with various TCMs during the previous 11 years.

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Insufficient antibacterial effects and over-fast degradation are the main limitations of magnesium (Mg)-based orthopedic implants. In this study, a sandwiched composite coating containing a triclosan (TCS)-loaded poly(lactic acid) (PLA) layer inside and brushite (DCPD) layer outside was prepared on the surface of the Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr (denoted as JDBM) implant. degradation tests revealed a remarkable improvement in the corrosion resistance and moderate degradation rate.

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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common degenerative diseases and is characterized by cartilage degeneration, synovial inflammation, joint stiffness and even loss of motor function. In the clinical treatment of arthritis, conventional analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs have great side effects. We have evaluated the possibility of the endogenous transcription regulator Ski as an anti-inflammatory alternative in OA through experimental studies in animal models and in vivo and in vitro.

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As the pace of research on nanomedicine for musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases accelerates, there remains a lack of comprehensive analysis regarding the development trajectory, primary authors, and research focal points in this domain. Additionally, there's a need of detailed elucidation of potential research hotspots. The study gathered articles and reviews focusing on the utilization of nanoparticles (NPs) for MSK diseases published between 2013 and 2023, extracted from the Web of Science database.

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Introduction/aims: Many small-sized, single-center preclinical studies have investigated the benefits of introducing stem cells into the interior of nerve conduit. The aims of this meta-analysis are to review and contrast the effects of various types of stem cells in in vivo models used to reconstruct peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) and to assess the reliability and stability of the available evidence.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted using Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science to identify studies conducted from January 1, 2000, to September 21, 2022, and investigate stem cell therapy in peripheral nerve reconstruction animal models.

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Purpose: Recent scientific reports have revealed a close association between ferroptosis and the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis (OA). Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms by which ferroptosis influences OA and how to hobble OA progression by inhibiting chondrocyte ferroptosis have not yet been fully elucidated. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive systematic review (SR) to address these gaps.

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