Publications by authors named "Hanmin Liu"

Respiratory diseases are a leading cause of morbidity in children globally, with significant healthcare costs. The overuse of conventional treatments like antibiotics has raised concerns about antibiotic resistance and side effects. GG (LGG), one of the most extensively studied probiotics, has gained attention as a potential adjunct therapies due to their ability to modulate the gut microbiota and immune responses.

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Postnatal respiration requires bulk formation of alveoli that produces extensive surface area for gas diffusion from epithelium to the circulatory system. Alveolar morphogenesis initiates at late gestation or postnatal stage during mammalian development and is mediated by coordination among multiple cell types. Here we show that fibroblast-derived Heparan Sulfate Glycosaminoglycan (HS-GAG) is essential for maintaining a niche that supports alveolar formation by modulating both biophysical and biochemical cues.

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Background: The Wilms' tumor suppressor gene (WT1) is a critical regulator in kidney development and disease pathogenesis. With the identification of at least 36 isoforms in mammals, each potentially playing distinct roles, WT1's complexity is becoming increasingly apparent. The -KTS and +KTS isoforms, in particular, have been implicated in DNA and RNA regulation, respectively.

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Background: The nasal epithelium, as part of a continuous and integrated airway epithelium, provides a more accessible sample source than the bronchial epithelium. However, the similarities and differences in gene expression patterns and immune responses between these two sites have not been extensively studied.

Results: Four lines of matched nasal and bronchial airway epithelial cells obtained from the four patients were embedded in Matrigel and cultured in thechemically defined medium to generate patient-derived nasal organoids (NO) and bronchial organoids (BO).

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Introduction: Clinical practice is a cornerstone of undergraduate training in Chinese medical education, ensuring the development of essential skills for future professionals. While flipped classrooms have gained popularity for their potential to enhance learning outcomes, the effectiveness of this approach in clinical settings remains underexplored. This study aims to address this research gap by consolidating evidence on the impact of flipped classrooms through a comprehensive meta-analysis.

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Background: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.2 aims to end preventable deaths of newborns and children younger than 5 years. China's progress towards SDG 3.

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Background: Human adenoviruses are prevalent pathogens that cause severe acute respiratory infections. The clinical presentation of the adenoviral pneumonia is varied; in severe cases, they may cause systemic multi-system damages. Currently, early clinical differential diagnosis is difficult under the existing testing methods, the study identified potential biomarkers by screening and validating differentially expressed proteins (DEPs), and aimed at distinguishing between severe and non-severe adenovirus pneumonia in children aged <14 years.

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) frequently affects extremely preterm and low birth weight infants, with current treatments lacking specificity. Enhancing extra-uterine preterm alveoli development and repairing damage are crucial for BPD management. Here we show that exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs-Exos) can enhance fetal lung development in mice by delivering specific contents.

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Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) acyltransferase is crucial for the synthesis of GPI-anchored proteins. Targeting the fungal glycosylphosphatidylinositol acyltransferase GWT1 by manogepix is a promising antifungal strategy. However, the inhibitory mechanism of manogepix remains unclear.

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RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) modulate all aspects of RNA metabolism, but a comprehensive picture of RBP expression across tissues is lacking. Here, we describe our development of the method we call HARD-AP that robustly retrieves RBPs and tightly associated RNA regulatory complexes from cultured cells and fresh tissues. We successfully use HARD-AP to establish a comprehensive atlas of RBPs across mouse primary organs.

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Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe illness in infants, with no effective treatment. Results of a phase 2 trial suggested that ziresovir may have efficacy in the treatment of infants hospitalized with RSV infection.

Methods: In a phase 3, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted in China, we enrolled participants 1 to 24 months of age who were hospitalized with RSV infection.

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  • - The study reviewed the clinical features, treatment response, and outcomes of pediatric idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH), aiming to identify recurrence risk factors for better early diagnosis and treatment.
  • - Among 32 children studied, common initial symptoms were anemia (90.6%), cough (75%), and hemoptysis (56.2%), with a median diagnosis delay of 5 months; many experienced remission but 19 had relapses mainly due to respiratory infections and medication issues.
  • - Key findings indicated that children with a history of allergies were more likely to relapse, and while high-dose corticosteroids were used, they did not significantly lower recurrence rates; cough and anemia were identified as the most prevalent symptoms.
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  • Gastroschisis, an abdominal wall defect in infants, poses significant health risks and has limited epidemiological data in China; this study analyzed data from 2007 to 2020 to understand its prevalence.
  • A total of 6,813 cases were examined, revealing a declining prevalence of gastroschisis over time, with variations based on maternal age, residence, geography, and infant sex.
  • The findings indicate that non-isolated cases are linked to higher neonatal mortality rates and emphasize the necessity for better management of pregnancies affected by gastroschisis.
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease of preterm infants, with its incidence rising due to improved survival rates of these infants. BPD results from a combination of prenatal and postnatal factors, such as mechanical ventilation, oxygen toxicity, and infections, all of which significantly impact the prognosis and growth of affected infants. Current treatment options for BPD are largely supportive and do not address the underlying pathology.

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  • * The increasing prevalence of MRMP, particularly noted in East Asia since 2000, results in extended hospitalization, poor treatment responses, and higher use of glucocorticoids and alternative antibiotics.
  • * A group of 29 experts from China developed the first global consensus on diagnosing and treating pediatric MRMP pneumonia, emphasizing the importance of early identification and appropriate treatment strategies based on current evidence.
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Background: Burnout is prevalent among pediatric residents. Self-efficacy and resilience, as concepts of positive psychology, may be protective factors for burnout. However, no current data demonstrates the mechanism of their interaction.

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Meiosis is a specialized cell division process that generates gametes for sexual reproduction. However, the factors and underlying mechanisms involving meiotic progression remain largely unknown, especially in humans. Here, it is first showed that HSF5 is associated with human spermatogenesis.

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Drug exposure during pregnancy lacks global fetal safety data. The maternal drug exposure birth cohort (DEBC) study, a prospective longitudinal investigation, aims to explore the correlation of maternal drug exposure during pregnancy with pregnancy outcomes, and establish a human biospecimen biobank. Here we describe the process of establishing DEBC and show that the drug exposure rate in the first trimester of pregnant women in DEBC (n = 112,986) is 30.

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An association between green space exposure and preterm birth has been reported. However, evidence on the joint effects of air pollutant and green space exposure on preterm birth from nationwide research is limited in China. Based on a nationwide cohort, this study aims to explore the effect of green space exposure on preterm birth and analyze the joint effects of green space and air pollutant.

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Viral myocarditis (VMC) is one of the most common acquired heart diseases in children and teenagers. However, its pathogenesis is still unclear, and effective treatments are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the regulatory pathway by which exosomes alleviate ferroptosis in cardiomyocytes (CMCs) induced by coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3).

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  • Research shows limited but concerning links between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) and the risk of hypospadias in their male offspring, especially in polluted regions.
  • Utilizing data from China's National Birth Defects Surveillance System (2013-2019), the study applied advanced machine learning and regression analyses to assess the impact of PM exposure on hypospadias occurrences.
  • The results indicated that a 10 µg/m increase in maternal PM exposure during crucial pregnancy periods significantly raised the risk of isolated hypospadias, calling attention to the importance of reducing pollution for the health of expectant mothers and their children.
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