Publications by authors named "Bowen Xie"

Background: Liver injury, a common pathophysiological basis of various liver diseases, is associated with inflammation. Hepatic nerves regulate inflammation. However, the specific signals that trigger inflammation and methods to treat inflammation by targeting nerves remain unknown.

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Combination of anti-PD-1 with lenvatinib showed clinical efficacy in multiple cancers, yet the underlying immunological mechanisms are unclear. Here, we compared T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients before and after combination treatment using single-cell transcriptomics and T cell receptor (scTCR) clonotype analyses. We found that tumor-infiltrating GZMK CD8 effector/effector memory T (Teff/Tem) cells, showing a favorable response to combination therapy, comprise progenitor exhausted T (Tpex) cells and also unappreciated circulating Tem (cTem) cells enriched with hepatitis B virus (HBV) specificity.

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T cell activation is accompanied by extensive changes in epigenome. However, the high-ordered chromatin organization underpinning CD8 T cell activation is not fully known. Here, we show extensive changes in the three-dimensional genome during CD8 T cell activation, associated with changes in gene transcription.

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Pangolins, one of the most trafficked mammals, face significant health challenges in captivity, including digestive disorders and immune dysfunctions. These issues are closely linked to alterations in their gut microbiota, which play vital roles in the host metabolism, immunity, and overall health. This study investigated the differences in the gut microbiota composition and function between two pangolin species, Chinese pangolins () and Malayan pangolins (), under identical captive conditions to better understand their ecological adaptability and health implications.

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A meniscus injury is a common cartilage disease of the knee joint. Despite the availability of various methods for the treatment of meniscal injuries, the poor regenerative capacity of the meniscus often necessitates resection, leading to the accelerated progression of osteoarthritis. Advances in tissue engineering have introduced meniscal tissue engineering as a potential treatment option.

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Preventing immune escape of SARS-CoV-2 variants is crucial in vaccine development to ensure broad protection against the virus. Conformational epitopes beyond the RBD region are vital components of the spike protein but have received limited attention in the development of broadly protective SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. In this study, we used a DNA prime-protein boost regimen to evaluate the broad cross-neutralization potential of immune response targeting conformational non-RBD region against SARS-CoV-2 viruses in mice.

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Background: Maintaining iron homeostasis is crucial for preventing the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, Evidence regarding the correlation between serum iron status and CRC has been inconsistent. This population-based study aims to explore the potential association between serum iron status and CRC risk.

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The inability of articular cartilage to self-repair following injuries frequently precipitates osteoarthritis, profoundly affecting patients' quality of life. Given the limitations inherent in current clinical interventions, an urgent need exists for more effective cartilage regeneration methodologies. Previous studies have underscored the potential of electrical stimulation in cartilage repair, thus motivating the investigation of innovative strategies.

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Background And Aims: Tumor recurrence significantly affects the prognostic outcomes for liver cancer patients following liver transplantation. However, existing predictive models often neglect the inclusion of body composition indicators. Hence, this research aimed to investigate the significance of the psoas muscle index (PMI) in evaluating the post-transplant prognosis of liver cancer.

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Background And Purpose: After repeat administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), the association between gadolinium retention in the central and peripheral nervous systems and the main manifestations of myelopathy and progressive neurologic symptoms remains unclear. We investigated the effects of the repeat administration of GBCAs on gadolinium retention in the central and peripheral nervous systems and the sensory, cognitive, and athletic implications.

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight male Wistar rats (6 weeks of age) were randomly divided into 4 experimental groups (12 rats in each group): the gadodiamide group (linear and nonionic GBCAs), the gadopentetate dimeglumine group (linear and ionic GBCAs), the gadoterate meglumine group (macrocyclic and ionic GBCAs), and the control group (0.

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The immunological mechanisms underlying chronic colitis are poorly understood. T follicular helper (T) cells are critical in helping B cells during germinal center reactions. In a T cell transfer colitis model, a lymphoid structure composed of mature dendritic cells (DCs) and T cells was found within T cell zones of colonic lymphoid follicles.

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  • Intercellular communication between colon cancer (CC) cells and colonic epithelial cells (CECs) is not well understood, but it plays a crucial role in CC progression.
  • The study finds that intact mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is present in serum extracellular vesicles (EVs) from CC patients and correlates with higher tumor stages.
  • EV-mtDNA enhances mitochondrial functions and TGFβ1 expression in CECs, promoting tumor progression through mechanisms involving reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the TGFβ/Smad pathway, suggesting it could be a valuable biomarker or therapeutic target for CC.
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Unlabelled: Potential systemic factors contributing to aging-associated breast cancer (BC) remain elusive. Here, we reveal that the polyploid giant cells (PGCs) that contain more than two sets of genomes prevailing in aging and cancerous tissues constitute 5-10% of healthy female bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (fBMSCs). The PGCs can repair DNA damage and stimulate neighboring cells for clonal expansion.

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  • Metastasis significantly contributes to deaths in colorectal cancer (CRC), with tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) playing a crucial regulatory role in this process.
  • Research methods included immunohistochemistry to assess TAM infiltration, assays to study tumor cell migration, and advanced techniques like RNA sequencing to identify key genetic changes in CRC cells influenced by TAMs.
  • Findings suggest that TAM-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) can enhance the motility of CRC cells by increasing cholesterol efflux and altering membrane fluidity through a specific molecular pathway, highlighting DOCK7 as a potential target for CRC metastasis treatment.
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Background: Symptomatic lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis (LIS) present significant challenges for military pilots, which may result in grounding if not effectively managed. Surgical treatment for LDH and LIS may offer a pathway to return to flight duty (RTFD), but recent data on this crucial topic is lacking. This study seeks to address this gap by investigating the RTFD outcomes among Chinese military pilots who have undergone lumbar spine surgery for symptomatic LDH and LIS.

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In this study, we determined the sensitivity of 148 isolates to cyazofamid, yielding a mean EC value of 0.0091 ± 0.0028 μg/mL.

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Background: Neck pain (NP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among fighter pilots and has become a rising concern due to its detrimental impact on military combat effectiveness. The occurrence of NP is influenced by a variety of factors, but less attention has been paid to the association of NP with demographic, occupational, and cervical sagittal characteristics in this group. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of NP in Chinese male fighter pilots using a questionnaire and cervical sagittal measurements.

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Targeting lysine-specific histone demethylase 1A (LSD1) can improve tumor immunogenicity of poorly immunogenic tumors, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with elevated T cell infiltration and sensitize tumors to anti-PD-1 therapy. However, the lack of reliable biomarkers limits utilization of LSD1 inhibitors in cancer therapy. Here, we identify an E3 ligase, Trim35, as an effective biomarker for high activity of LSD1 to predict prognosis of LSD1-targeted therapy as well as immunotherapy.

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Overcoming CD8 T cell exhaustion is critical in cancer immunotherapy. Recently, an intratumor stem/progenitor-like CD8 T cell (T cell) population that mediates the persistence of antitumor responses has been defined, which can further develop into a terminally differentiated CD8 T cell (T cell) subpopulation with potent cytotoxic functions. T cells are the main responders to immune checkpoint blockade therapies, yet how extrinsic signals via transcription factors control T cell generation and persistence in tumors is unclear.

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Background: Surgically treated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries may be a waivable condition and allow return to full flight status, but waivers are based on expert opinion rather than recent published data. The purpose of this study was to evaluate return to flight after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in male military aircrews with ACL injuries and to identify factors that affect flight clearance.

Method: A single-center retrospective review was conducted by the authors for all active-duty aircrew who underwent ACLR at an authorized military medical center from January 2010 to December 2019.

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Background: We hypothesized that transcriptomic profiling of muscle satellite cells in peripheral artery disease (PAD) would identify damage-related pathways contributing to skeletal muscle myopathy. We identified a potential role for ferroptosis-a form of programmed lytic cell death by iron-mediated lipid peroxidation-as one such pathway. Ferroptosis promotes myopathy in ischemic cardiac muscle but has an unknown role in PAD.

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  • - Evidence shows that cytokines are found in tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) and play a significant role in the development of various cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC).
  • - The study identified that TNF-α levels are higher in EVs from CRC patients and cell lines, and this increase is linked to aggressive cancer features; its secretion relies on a protein called SNAP23.
  • - TNF-α from EVs promotes CRC cell metastasis through a pathway involving SNAP23, impacting other signaling pathways and suggesting that the TNF-α/SNAP23 interaction could be useful as a diagnostic marker and treatment target for CRC.
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Although extensively studied, it is unknown what is the major cellular energy driving tumor metastasis after anti-cancer radiotherapy. Metabolic reprogramming is one of the fundamental hallmarks in carcinogenesis and tumor progression featured with the increased glycolysis in solid tumors. However, accumulating evidence indicates that in addition to the rudimentary glycolytic pathway, tumor cells are capable of reactivating mitochondrial OXPHOS under genotoxic stress condition to meet the increasing cellular fuel demand for repairing and surviving anti-cancer radiation.

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Vaccine-associated thrombosis has previously been described in patients presenting with cerebral sinus thrombosis, deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism, or mesenteric venous thrombosis. Only recently has arterial thrombosis gained attention. A new entity known as vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) has been associated with the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines produced by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson.

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