Publications by authors named "Hang Pan"

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a stable and highly toxic toxin that causes multi-organ toxicity with sustained ingestion, most typically in the duck liver. Previous research has shown that AFB1 can bring about endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) in animals, and ERS is strongly associated with lipid metabolism. However, the relationship between AFB1-induced duck liver toxicity and ERS and lipid metabolism is currently unclear.

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  • The research introduces a new method for aligning partially overlapping point clouds by minimizing a specific binary linear assignment-least squares (BLALS) energy function, allowing for transformation invariance.
  • The authors reformulate the BLALS problem into a quadratic function with constraints, utilizing techniques like semidefinite relaxation to create a lower bound that can be solved efficiently.
  • Experimental findings show that the method is effective against non-rigid deformation and isolated outliers, although its performance declines when outliers are mixed with inliers, and the algorithm has a high run time due to the iterative nature of semidefinite programming.
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Background: The single-leg vertical jump (SLVJ) and single-leg horizontal jump (SLHJ) are commonly used assessments for individuals with lower limb injuries. Despite previous studies comparing these tasks across various individuals, their comparative effectiveness in evaluating lower limb function in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and any potential sex differences in these functional tests remain uncertain.

Research Question: The purpose of this study was to determine which jump task is more suitable for functional assessment in PFP patients by comparing the differences in jump performance and biomechanical variables between PFP patients and healthy individuals during the SLVJ and SLHJ.

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Objectives: To explore the underlying variables and molecular pathways leading to pancreatic cancer liver metastasis.

Methods: Hs766T and Hs766T-L3 cells were used to create in vitro and in vivo pancreatic cancer liver metastasis models. DYRK2 involvement in pancreatic cancer metastasis was investigated using cell adhesion assays, wound healing assays, and migration and invasion assays.

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Background: Sclerotium rolfsii is an extremely destructive phytopathogenic fungus that causes significant economic losses. Biocontrol strategies utilizing antagonistic microorganisms present a promising alternative for controlling plant pathogens. Bacillus megaterium L2 has been identified as a potential microbial biocontrol agent in our previous study; however, its efficacy in controlling pathogens has yet to meet current demands.

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  • Arsenic is a toxic substance that can severely damage the liver in both humans and animals, often entering the food chain through arsenic-based pesticides.
  • This study explores how arsenic trioxide (ATO) exposure in chickens affects liver cells by triggering the cGAS-STING signaling pathway, leading to inflammation and immune responses.
  • Findings show that mitochondrial DNA leaks into the cytoplasm during ATO exposure, activating various inflammatory markers and signaling pathways that indicate a significant link between arsenic toxicity and immune reactions in chickens.
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Arsenic is a toxic metal-like element widely used in the pesticide, preservative and semiconductor industries. However, accumulation of arsenic through the food chain can cause serious damage to animal and human health. However, the toxic mechanism of arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity in chickens is not clear, and the present study aimed to investigate the potential role of cGAS-STING and NF-κB pathways on inflammatory injury in chicken liver.

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  • The study investigates the endothelial-to-hematopoietic transition (EHT) process in human and mouse, focusing on how transposable elements (TEs) influence hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) formation during this process.
  • Researchers tracked the single-cell EHT trajectories and found that TEs are co-upregulated in a specific pattern, correlating with changes in epigenetic silencing, and that TEs can initiate inflammatory signaling that aids in HSC development.
  • The findings highlight the role of TEs in shaping transcriptional and regulatory networks, suggesting that they help guide hematopoietic fate decisions and enhance the immune readiness of emerging HSCs.
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Currently, the treatment of diabetic wounds in clinical practice is still unsatisfactory due to the risks of oxidative damage and bacterial infection during the healing process. An optimal wound dressing should exhibit robust capabilities in scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and combatting bacterial growth. In this study, we utilized borax as a crosslinker and prepared a pH/glucose dual-responsive composite hydrogel based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), sodium alginate (SA), and tannic acid (TA).

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  • Reduced thymic epithelial cells (TECs) are linked to thymic degeneration, but umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) have shown promise in restoring TEC function and structure despite the unclear mechanisms behind this effect.
  • The study involved inducing senescence in TECs and then coculturing them with UCMSCs, which resulted in significant changes in gene expression, particularly in the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
  • The findings suggest that UCMSCs enhance TEC proliferation by upregulating VEGFA and promoting key cell cycle proteins, ultimately reversing age-related dysfunction in TECs.
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of a combination of anti-extractable nuclear antigens (anti-ENA) antibodies, anti-cardiolipin antibodies (ACA), and anti-β2-glycoprotein 1 (anti-β2 GPI) antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Methods: A total of 646 SLE patients diagnosed in our hospital between January 2020 and April 2023 were randomly selected as study subjects, while 2075 non-SLE subjects during the same period were selected as the control group. The levels of anti-extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) antibody, ACA, and anti-β2 GPI antibodies were measured, and their diagnostic value for SLE was analyzed using binary logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis.

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Background: A decrease in the number and activity of thymic epithelial cells (TECs) is an important factor in thymic degeneration. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) treating thymic ageing is a promising strategy, but the DNA methylation modification mechanism in TECs remains unclear.

Methods: Aged rhesus monkeys were treated with MSCs to establish a thymic senescence model, and hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, immunofluorescence staining, and ELISA were performed to observe the structure and function of the thymus.

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has been widely studied for its potential to protect plants from pathogens. Here, we report the whole genome sequence of H2, which was isolated from the tea garden soil of Guiyang Forest Park. Strain H2 showed a broad spectrum of antagonistic activities against many plant fungal pathogens and bacteria pathogens, including the rice blast fungus , and showed a good field control effect against rice blast.

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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a widespread toxic contamination in feed for animals. The primary active component of turmeric, curcumin (Cur), is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. However, it is yet unknown how AFB1 affects the intestinal epithelial barrier and whether Cur acts as a protective mechanism when exposed to AFB1.

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Recent epigenetic studies have revealed a strong association between DNA methylation and aging and lifespan, which changes (increases or decreases) with age. Based on these, the construction of age prediction models associated with DNA methylation levels can be used to infer biological ages closer to the functional state of the organism. We downloaded methylation data from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) public database for normal peripheral blood samples from people of different ages.

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Purpose: Inflammation triggers a metabolic shift in macrophages from oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis, a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect. This metabolic reprogramming worsens inflammation and cascades into organ damage. Angiotensin-(1-7) [Ang-(1-7)], a small molecule, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties.

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Background: As one of the main pathogens causing tea anthracnose disease, has brought immeasurable impact on the sustainable development of agriculture. Given the adverse effects of chemical pesticides to the environment and human health, biological control has been a focus of the research on this pathogen. GS-16, which was isolated from healthy tea leaves, had exhibited strong antagonistic activity against tea anthracnose disease.

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Background: Anoikis is a speed-limited procedure to inhibit tumor metastasis during epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Previous studies have explored anoikis-related genes (ARG) in predicting prognosis and distinguishing tumoral immunity in many types of cancer. However, the role of ARGs in regulating NK cell exhaustion (NKE) and in predicting chemotherapy sensitivity is not clear.

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Arsenic has been shown to be highly toxic and can cause liver damage. Previous studies have shown that arsenic causes severe liver damage and induces accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This study aimed to investigate the effects of ferroptosis on the liver in arsenic trioxide (ATO) and to explore the underlying mechanisms.

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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by diffuse alveolar inflammation, fibroblast differentiation, and the excessive deposition of extracellular matrix. During the progression of PF, redox imbalance caused by excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production can result in further destruction of lung tissue. At present, data on the role of NADPH oxidase-4 (Nox4)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) redox imbalance in PF are limited.

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Aging is accompanied by significant inhibition of hematopoietic and immune system function and disruption of bone marrow structure. Aging-related alterations in the inflammatory response, immunity, and stem cell niches are at the root of hematopoietic aging. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying hematopoietic and bone marrow aging can aid the clinical treatment of aging-related diseases.

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Typhoid fever is a life-threatening disease caused by serovar Typhi, resulting in a significant disease burden across developing countries. Historically, China was very much close to the global epicenter of typhoid, but the role of typhoid transmission within China and among epicenter remains overlooked in previous investigations. By using newly produced genomics on a national scale, we clarify the complex local and global transmission history of such a notorious disease agent in China spanning the most recent five decades, which largely undermines the global public health network.

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The emotional changes in facial micro-expressions are combinations of action units. The researchers have revealed that action units can be used as additional auxiliary data to improve facial micro-expression recognition. Most of the researchers attempt to fuse image features and action unit information.

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Introduction: Micro-expressions are facial muscle movements that hide genuine emotions. In response to the challenge of micro-expression low-intensity, recent studies have attempted to locate localized areas of facial muscle movement. However, this ignores the feature redundancy caused by the inaccurate locating of the regions of interest.

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In nature, arsenic is mostly found in the form of inorganic compounds. Inorganic arsenic compounds have a variety of uses and are currently used in the manufacture of pesticides, preservatives, pharmaceuticals, etc. While inorganic arsenic is widely used, arsenic pollution is increasing worldwide.

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