Publications by authors named "Chuncai Xu"

Objective: To study the association between Ureaplasma colonization and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) with different definitions in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed with VLBW infants admitted from January 2019 to October 2021. Neonates with a positive respiratory tract Ureaplasma culture were included in the study group.

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Objective: ABO hemolytic disease of the newborn (ABO-HDN) is a major risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia, a common readmission reason for newborns. In this study, we aimed to assess the risk factors for readmission associated with hyperbilirubinemia in neonates with ABO-HDN.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including newborns with gestational age ≥35 weeks and ABO-HDN in 2018.

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Background: This study evaluated the effects of less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) and intubation-surfactant-extubation (InSurE) on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

Methods: Neonates with respiratory distress syndrome requiring surfactant, with gestational age < 32 weeks and birth weight < 1500 g admitted to our neonatal intensive care unit from January 2018 to December 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. LISA and InSurE were used independently.

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Objective: To establish a reference nomogram for end-tidal CO corrected for ambient CO (ETCOc) levels in term and late-preterm Chinese newborns and then assess its efficacy to identify hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia.

Study Design: We conducted a prospective study by measuring concurrent ETCOc and total serum bilirubin (TSB) or transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) levels collected postnatally at 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours of age. ETCOc at the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 95th percentiles at each epoch were used to construct the reference nomogram.

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The Nectin cell adhesion molecule (Nectin) family members are Ca‑independent immunoglobulin‑like cellular adhesion molecules (including Nectins 1‑4), involved in cell adhesion via homophilic/heterophilic interplay. In addition, the Nectin family plays a significant role in enhancing cellular viability and movement ability. In contrast to enrichment of Nectins 1‑3 in normal tissues, Nectin‑4 is particularly overexpressed in a number of tumor types, including breast, lung, urothelial, colorectal, pancreatic and ovarian cancer.

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Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) involvement in regulating assorted cancers has been determined. Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 662 (LINC00662) has been studied in gastric cancer. However, its function was not elucidated in osteosarcoma (OS).

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Melittin (Mel), a natural detergent, is a major component of bee venom. Mel exhibits favorable clinical effects on the treatment of rheumatoid osteoarthritis, myositis, lumbar muscle strain, and peripheral neurological disorders. Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) contributes to the progression of osteoarthritis and is one of the key proinflammatory cytokines.

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Objective: To explore the feasibility of remote monitoring of neonatal jaundice in newborns with ABO hemolytic disease.

Methods: Forty six neonates of gestational age >35 weeks with ABO hemolytic disease admitted to Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 20th, 2020 to February 29th, 2020 were enrolled in the study (study group). The newborns were followed up at home after discharge, the transcutaneous bilirubin (TCB) levels were measured by parents using the provided device and the results were sent to the doctor by smart phone using the installed APP.

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most common devastating injuries, which causes permanent disabilities such as paralysis and loss of movement or sensation. The precise pathogenic mechanisms of the disease remain unclear, and, as of yet, there is no effective cure. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise as an effective therapy in the experimental models of SCI.

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