Publications by authors named "Guo-fang Ding"

Inadequate nutrition supply in the early stage after birth is a risk factor for the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants, and it is also closely associated with the progression and clinical outcome of BPD. Optimized nutritional support is of great importance to reduce the incidence and severity of BPD and promote lung development and neurological prognosis. Based on the relevant studies in China and overseas, the expert consensus on BPD nutrition management is developed by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) method.

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anti-tumor peptide (AAP-H) is a pentapeptide from the sea anemone with an amino acid sequence of Tyr-Val-Pro-Gly-Pro that is obtained by alkaline protease enzymatic hydrolysis extraction. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of AAP-H on prostate cancer DU-145 cell proliferation using a methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay. Cell morphology was analyzed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, acridine orange/ethidium bromide fluorescence staining, Hoechst 33258 fluorescence staining, and scanning electron microscopy.

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The swim bladder of the croceine croaker () was believed to have good curative effects in various diseases, including amnesia, insomnia, dizziness, anepithymia, and weakness after giving birth, in traditional Chinese medicine. However, there is no research focusing on the antioxidant and anti-fatigue peptides from croceine croaker swim bladders at present. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the bioactivities of peptide fractions from the protein hydrolysate of croceine croaker related to antioxidant and anti-fatigue effects.

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Article Synopsis
  • * 744 neonates died in 26 NICUs, representing 1.2% of admissions, with preterm deaths being predominant (59.3%), largely due to pulmonary diseases and infections.
  • * A significant number of deaths occurred after medical care was withdrawn, often due to parents' concerns about long-term outcomes, highlighting the need for better evaluation and communication regarding treatment options.
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Acid-soluble collagen (ASC) and pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC) from the spine (ASC-SP and PSC-SP) and skull (ASC-SK and PSC-SK) of the skipjack tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis, were successfully isolated and characterized. The yields of ASC-SP, PSC-SP, ASC-SK and PSC-SK were (2.47 ± 0.

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We studied the expression of the non-metastatic clone 23 type 1 (nm23H1) gene, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C, and its receptor VEGFR-3 using an in situ hybridization technique and immunohistochemical analyses with prostate cancer tissues and adjacent benign tissues of 52 human archival cases. The association between VEGF-C expression, microlymphatic count (MLC), and staining intensity for nm23H1 and VEGFR-3 was used to evaluate tumor metastasis and survival rate. MLC values were significantly higher in tumorous tissue than in non-cancerous tissue.

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This study was designed to investigate chemical composition and the protective effects of polysaccharides isolated from Sargassum horneri against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative injury in RAW264.7 cells. Results showed that isolated polysaccharides (SHSc) and the major fractions (SHS1, SHS0.

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Objective: To summarize the clinical characteristics and prognosis of newborn aristolochic acid nephropathy induced by akebia.

Method: Retrospective analysis of clinical manifestations, therapy and prognosis was made upon data of 3 newborn infants with renal function lesion induced by akebia.

Result: Three infants who were fed with Chinese herbal medicines containing akebia trifoliate suffered from acute renal failure, renal glomerular and tubular injury, with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and oliguria.

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Objective: To review the clinical data of enteral feeding of extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI), and analyze the influencing factors.

Method: From Jan. 2000 to Jan.

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Objective: To compare the rates of intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG) non-responder and coronary complication among early, conventional and late IVIG treatment in children with Kawasaki disease (KD).

Methods: All children with KD and IVIG treatment were retrospectively analyzed at 45 hospitals in Beijing during the 5-year period from 2000 through 2004. The time of IVIG treatment was classified as early (Day 1 - 4), conventional (Day 5 - 9) and late treatment group (Day 10 or later).

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The mutations of BRCA1 and p53 genes have been simultaneously characterized in many tumors. However, their coexpression and associations have not been investigated quantitatively in prostate cancer. In the present study, the expressions of the mutated BRCA1 mRNA and p53 mRNA were examined in 48 Chinese prostate cancer cases and 10 corresponding adjacent benign tissues with in situ hybridization.

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Objectives: To compare the effects on Kawasaki disease (KD) of 3 different intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG) regimens and coronary complication rates in children with Kawasaki disease (KD).

Methods: The clinical data of 1052 children with KD treated in 45 hospitals in Beijing from 2000 through 2004, 680 male and 372 female, aged 2 months-13.8 years, 656 (60.

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All the specimens were marked by CD31 antibody, the expression of nm23HlmRNA, TGF-beta1mRNA was detected in 42 cases of prostate cancer in situ hybridization with EnVision and Leica-Qwin computer image analysis system. The Weidner's highest vessel density counting method was used to analysis the microvessel density(MVD) of the specimens,and the patients' viability rate after operation was investigated. The correlation between the expression of nm23H1mRNA, TGF-betamRNA,CD31 and neoangiogenesis, hyperplasia of microvessel, tumor metastases in prostate cancer was studied.

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The correlations between the expression of nm23H1 mRNA,VEGF-C mRNA, VEGFR-3 and neoangiogenesis, hyperplasia of micro-lymphatic, tumor metastases in gastric cancer were studied, the results supplied an experimental foundation for clinical treatment and prognosis. All the specimens were marked by VEGFR-3 antibody, the expressions of nm23H1 mRNA, VEGF-C mRNA were detected in 78 cases of gastric cancer in situ hybridization with EnVision and Leica-Qwin computer image analysis system. The Weidner's highest vessel density counting method was used to analyse micro-lymphatics count (MLC) of the specimens, and the patients' viability after operation was investigated.

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The expressions of VEGF-C mRNA, VEGFR-3 and CD31 were studied in order to investigate the correlation between them and neoangiogenesis, hyperplasia of micro-lymphatics and tumor metastases. 34 cases of prostate cancer tissue and 12 cases of adjacent nontumorous tissue specimens were tested. They were marked by VEGFR-3 and CD31 with immunohistochemistic staining and analyzed with image, the micro-lymphatics count (MLC) and microvessel density (MVD) were counted using Weidner's highest vessel density count method; the expression of VEGF-C mRNA was inspected in situ hybridization.

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Objective: The study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of enteral feeding in very low birthweight infants (VLBWI), to determine the risk factors associated with feeding intolerance, and to analysis the beneficial factors in order to improve gut motility and maturation.

Methods: The study was carried out in 38 VLBWI, birthweight (1,314 +/- 180) g, in the NICU of authors' department. They were divided into feeding tolerance and intolerance groups, and earlier enteral feeding and later groups.

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Objective: To study the possibility of bacterial infections in the hospital among the premature and low birth weight newborns by scoring their clinical assessments and laboratory examinations.

Methods: From January 2002 to January 2003, 62 newborns with birth-weight less than 2,000 g were divided into two groups, infected group and control group, based on the current diagnostic standards for newborns. We scored the newborns according to the severity of their illnesses based on their clinical manifestations and laboratory examination, and compared the scores obtained before and after effective antibiotic treatment.

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