Publications by authors named "Heng Pan"

Objective: The trastuzumab emtansine, trastuzumab deruxtecan, and sacituzumab govitecan are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) that have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of breast cancer. Nonetheless, these ADCs can also induce severe toxicities in various organ systems, particularly the hematological system. Therefore, this study evaluated the hematological toxicities associated with ADCs in breast cancer based on real-world data.

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Identifying potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) before clinical use is essential for patient safety yet remains a significant challenge in drug development. We presented DDI-GPT, a deep learning framework that predicts DDIs by combining knowledge graphs (KGs) and pre-trained large language models (LLMs), enabling early detection of potential drug interactions. We demonstrated that DDI-GPT outperforms current state-of-the-art methods by capturing contextual dependencies between biomedical entities to infer potential DDIs.

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Combination therapies offer promise for improving cancer treatment efficacy and preventing recurrence. However, identifying optimal drug combinations tailored to specific cancer subtypes and individual patients is extremely challenging due to the vast number of possible combinations and tumor heterogeneity. To address this gap, we take a machine learning approach combining deep learning with transfer learning to incorporate prior scientific knowledge and predict drug synergy based on tumor-specific transcriptome profiles.

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  • The study investigates the impact of vaginal microbiota imbalances on the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in women who are perimenopausal or postmenopausal due to estrogen deficiency.
  • A total of 96 women participated, with findings showing that a large percentage experienced GSM symptoms, categorized into genital, urological, and sexual types, and revealing a connection between specific bacteria and the severity of these symptoms.
  • Results indicated that Lactobacillus was associated with decreased severity of GSM symptoms, while other bacteria like Escherichia-shigella were linked to increased symptoms, leading to the use of Lactobacillus treatment to potentially alleviate GSM symptoms.
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  • * These fibers, enhanced with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) as a pore-forming agent, achieve a high specific surface area and porosity, making them effective for oil absorption with impressive superhydrophobic properties.
  • * The porous PLA fibers not only demonstrate significant oil absorption capabilities but also show excellent biodegradability, indicating their potential for environmentally friendly applications in recovering oils and organic solvents.
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  • The rapid growth of society and living standards has increased interest in fashion, leading to more waste from cotton textiles due to shorter product lifespans.
  • Direct disposal of waste cotton is wasteful and harmful to the environment, highlighting the need for greener treatment methods.
  • The article reviews advancements in creating high-value cellulose II aerogels from waste cotton, focusing on their structure, preparation, and applications to aid sustainable development and carbon neutrality.
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  • The study investigates the effects of deleting the interleukin-12 p40 subunit on cardiac remodeling and inflammation in a mouse model of heart stress caused by transverse aortic constriction (TAC).
  • Deleting IL-12p40 was found to reduce the differentiation of harmful immune cells (Th17 and proinflammatory macrophages), leading to less cardiac remodeling and dysfunction in the mice.
  • The research suggests that targeting IL-12p40 could be a potential strategy for preventing or treating cardiac remodeling associated with heart stress.
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  • - The text discusses the challenges faced in microgrid transactions and how blockchain technology could help solve these issues, especially as the number of users grows.
  • - It proposes a new blockchain consensus algorithm that uses Spectral clustering to create lower-level consensus groups and a dual-layer process to improve transaction efficiency.
  • - The algorithm also includes a secure leader election strategy and advanced authentication methods to protect against malicious activity, showing strong performance improvements in communication efficiency and overall transaction speed compared to other blockchain systems. !*
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  • - Cardiovascular diseases are significant contributors to global health issues, with cytokines and proteins playing essential roles in their complexity and variability.
  • - The thrombospondin (TSP) family, consisting of five members divided into two groups, is crucial for cell interactions and impacts the extracellular matrix in the cardiovascular system.
  • - Recent research highlights the importance of TSPs, particularly TSP-5, and suggests that targeting these proteins may offer substantial therapeutic benefits for cardiovascular diseases and other related conditions.
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Targeting cardiac remodeling is regarded as a key therapeutic strategy for heart failure. Kielin/chordin-like protein (KCP) is a secretory protein with 18 cysteine-rich domains and associated with kidney and liver fibrosis. However, the relationship between KCP and cardiac remodeling remains unclear.

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  • This study investigates the role of Interleukin-23p19 (IL-23p19) in cardiovascular diseases, specifically focusing on how it impacts cardiac remodeling processes following surgery in mice.
  • The researchers found that increased IL-23p19 levels in the heart were mainly produced by macrophages, and eliminating IL-23p19 led to reduced inflammation and improved heart function in a mouse model of cardiac remodeling.
  • Blocking a specific type of cell death (ferroptosis) in macrophages not only diminished inflammation but also enhanced cardiac repair, suggesting that targeting IL-23p19 could be a new strategy for treating heart conditions.
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  • * This research investigates the decomposition of oleylamine (OA) ligands on GNPs during sintering in both air and nitrogen environments using various analytical methods.
  • * The study identifies two distinct OA decomposition pathways that affect the porosity, microstructure, and electrical conductivity of GNP films, providing insights that could enhance the development of nanoparticle-based electronics.
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  • - Hypertension is a major health issue leading to cardiovascular disease and target organ damage, yet only a small fraction of patients effectively manage their blood pressure.
  • - Immune cells, including monocytes, neutrophils, and lymphocytes, significantly contribute to the development of hypertension through their involvement in immune responses and infiltration in critical organs like the heart and kidneys.
  • - These immune cells release cytokines that can cause inflammation and stress, ultimately impacting blood vessel and organ function, highlighting the need for more research on the relationship between immune responses and hypertension treatment.
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By 2050, countries around the world are expected to be gradually phasing out fossil fuels and implementing greener energy technologies. In this work, we present a system employing Energy harvesting, a self-powered technology that can recycle energy from the surrounding environment. A high-efficiency radio frequency (RF) energy-harvesting chip was designed and fabricated.

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  • Previous research indicates that bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) significantly influence various cardiovascular diseases, and KCP, a protein that regulates BMPs, might impact cardiac aging.
  • In this study, KCP knockout (KO) mice exhibited deteriorated heart function and increased cardiac remodeling compared to aged mice with KCP.
  • The results showed that KCP KO led to higher oxidative stress and inflammation levels, as well as increased apoptosis in heart cells, worsening cardiac aging effects.
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  • Physical unclonable functions (PUFs) are being developed as a superior alternative for information security, as they generate unique cryptographic keys that cannot be replicated, although traditional PUFs face limitations like fixed keys and slower authentication with larger datasets.
  • The new supersaturated solution-based PUF (S-PUF) improves the authentication process by using sodium acetate crystallization, allowing for quicker, hierarchical authentication and the ability to rewrite cryptographic keys on demand.
  • By manipulating the temperature to control crystal characteristics and including global parameters like angle of rotation, the S-PUF enhances the cryptographic key generation process, paving the way for a more flexible and efficient anti-counterfeiting solution.
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  • Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are secretory proteins from the TGF-β superfamily, involved in processes like embryogenesis and organ development.
  • Recent research shows BMPs have significant connections to cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
  • The review discusses the roles of BMPs in the cardiovascular system, emphasizing their mechanisms in both atherosclerosis and PAH.
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  • The study examines the role of interleukin-27p28 (IL-27p28) in cardiac injury caused by doxorubicin (DOX), focusing on how it regulates inflammation and oxidative stress.
  • Researchers created a mouse model of cardiac injury using DOX and knocked out IL-27p28 to understand its effects on the heart.
  • Results showed that the absence of IL-27p28 worsened cardiac injury and dysfunction by increasing inflammation through M1 macrophage polarization, leading to higher oxidative stress levels.
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Microorganisms play very important roles in carcinogenesis, tumor progression, and resistance upon treatment. Due to the challenge of accurately acquiring samples and quantifying low-biomass tissue microorganisms, most studies have focused on the effect of gut microorganisms on cancer treatments, especially the efficacy of immunotherapy. Although recent publications reveal the potential interactions between intratumor microorganisms and the immune microenvironment, whether and to what extent the intratumor microorganism could affect progression and treatment outcome remain controversial.

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Targeting lineage-defined transcriptional dependencies has emerged as an effective therapeutic strategy in cancer treatment. Through screening for molecular vulnerabilities of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), we identified a set of transcription factors (TFs) including FOXO1, EBF1, PAX5, and IRF4 that are essential for MCL propagation. Integrated chromatin immunoprecipitation and sequencing (ChIP-Seq) with transcriptional network reconstruction analysis revealed FOXO1 as a master regulator that acts upstream in the regulatory TF hierarchy.

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  • Cardiac dysfunction is a major complication of sepsis, and the study investigates the role of IL-12p40 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiac injury.
  • Researchers discovered that LPS treatment increases IL-12p40 levels in the heart, and its deletion worsens cardiac dysfunction by elevating injury markers and activating inflammatory pathways.
  • The study concludes that IL-12p40 plays a protective role in cardiac injury during sepsis, suggesting that lack of IL-12p40 could negatively impact patient outcomes.
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  • Transcription factors ThPOK and Runx3 dictate the development of CD4+ helper and CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, respectively, leading to single positive (SP) T cells entering the body with either CD4 or CD8 co-receptors.
  • Double positive (DP) T cells, which express both co-receptors, are found in healthy individuals and increased in diseased states, but their roles remain debated.
  • Research shows that in tumors, SP T cells can revert to DP T cells and gain traits of the opposite lineage after TCR stimulation, demonstrating their potential for enhanced tumor reactivity.
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  • The study investigates the use of advanced genomic techniques like whole-exome sequencing (WES), RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), and methylation profiling alongside traditional diagnostic methods for pediatric CNS tumors.
  • It analyzes data from 53 pediatric patients over three years, showing that RNA-seq can identify treatment targets and that methylation profiling enhances diagnostic accuracy.
  • Results indicate that these advanced methods provide significant clinical insights beyond conventional diagnostics, suggesting a need for further research on their effectiveness in guiding treatment decisions.
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  • Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for people.
  • Cytokines, which are special proteins in our body, are important in the development of these heart diseases.
  • The review focuses on a group of cytokines called the IL-6 family, explaining how they relate to heart problems and looking for ways to prevent or treat these diseases.
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Background: Chemotherapy can induce premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). POI causes multiple sequelae and is currently incurable. As shown in our previous studies, systemically transplanted human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs) home to ovaries with chemotherapy-induced POI and subsequently reduce ovarian injury and improve ovarian function in rats with POI.

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