Publications by authors named "Hong Wen Xu"

The pathogenesis of breast cancer is still unclear. Small RNAs associated with extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been found to be involved in tumor development. It is important to explore the role of EVs small RNAs in breast cancer.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the morphologic and radiographic characteristics of the triphalangeal thumb (TPT) in patients with congenital thumb duplication.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 368 children with TPT duplication (n = 383). Data on age, sex, and laterality were obtained from medical records.

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  • Exosome small RNAs may play a role in breast cancer pathogenesis, but their specific impact is not fully understood; this study aimed to identify key exosome small RNAs linked to breast cancer using machine learning.
  • Peripheral blood samples from individuals with and without breast cancer were sequenced to compare small RNA expression levels, leading to the identification of six significant small RNAs that showed promise as biomarkers for the disease.
  • The study found that these six small RNAs exhibit strong prognostic value, with their functions primarily highlighting involvement in the chemokine signaling pathway, warranting further investigation into their implications for early breast cancer detection.
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  • Wu et al. developed a modified radiographic classification system for congenital thumb duplications (CTD), showing reliable results among different evaluators, but previous studies had not focused specifically on type C3 CTD with bone attachment at the metacarpal level.
  • The aim of the study was to assess the radiographic features of type C3 CTD, define its various anatomical subtypes, and suggest a new categorization to guide surgical approaches based on radiographic anatomy.
  • The analysis involved 215 patients with type C3 CTD, leading to a new four-type classification system based on thumb joint alignment and hypertrophic epiphysis, successfully categorizing all affected thumbs and providing insights into frequency and demographics of the condition.
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  • The study aimed to evaluate the treatment and outcomes of supracondylar humeral fractures (SHFs) in children over 10 years old, focusing on surgical methods and healing assessments.
  • A total of 60 patients were analyzed, with most (93.3%) undergoing successful closed reduction and subsequent follow-up showing high averages in radiographic angles and elbow function scores.
  • Results indicated excellent outcomes for the majority, with 98.3% of patients rated as having excellent recovery, though there were some cases of nerve injury and a single instance of redisplacement.
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  • This study compares the effectiveness of two treatment methods for type II pediatric phalangeal neck fractures: closed reduction and cast immobilization (CRCI) versus closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP), using a meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes.
  • Patients were grouped based on treatment type and assessed on various measurements, including radiographic outcomes and hand function, with statistical analysis to confirm the results.
  • While both treatment methods showed significant improvement from preoperative states, conservatively treated patients had better total active range of motion, and the complication rates varied, highlighting that CRCI mainly faced imaging-related issues compared to functional complications in CRPP.
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  • - The study aimed to assess the radiographic features of congenital thumb duplication (CTD) type C2 and propose a new classification for surgical strategies based on these features.
  • - Researchers analyzed 92 patients with type C2 CTD using a new classification system that identifies joint alignment, categorizing them into type I, II, and III based on the degree of deviation.
  • - Results showed the majority of cases were type I (82.6%), with the suggested classification potentially enhancing surgical treatment decision-making for children with this condition.
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Purpose: Severe cervical kyphosis (CK) in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is associated with a high risk for progression and neurologic impairment in children. We present our surgical technique and mid-term outcomes of uninstrumented anterior tibial strut grafting for severe CK secondary to NF-1.

Methods: Case report.

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Purpose: Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a heterogeneous disease characterised by the rapid clonal expansion of abnormally differentiated myeloid progenitor cells residing in a complex microenvironment. However, the immune cell types, status, and genome profile of the peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) microenvironment in AML patients after chemotherapy are poorly understood. In order to explore the immune microenvironment of AML patients after chemotherapy, we conducted this study for providing insights into precision medicine and immunotherapy of AML.

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To investigate the factors influencing outcome of pelvic osteotomy (PO) for residual acetabular dysplasia (RAD) following closed reduction (CR) in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). We retrospectively reviewed 91 patients (95 hips) with DDH who underwent PO for RAD. Tönnis grade, Acetabular index, Center Edge Angle, Reimer's Index (RI), and avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVN) were assessed.

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To evaluate demographic characteristics and distribution of pediatric supracondylar fractures (SCFs) at a tertiary hospital in South China. A retrospective observational study was conducted on children aged 15 years or younger with a diagnosis of SCFs during the period from January 2016 to December 2018. Patients' medical records and radiographs were retrospectively analyzed for age at the time of injury, sex, site and mechanism of traumatic injury.

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Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate epidemiological and anatomical characteristics of children with congenital thumb duplication (CTD).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 2108 children with CTD. Data regarding sex, age at the surgery, laterality, uni- or bilateral involvement, and dominant side were retrieved from the medical charts.

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Purpose: The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the radiographic characteristics of children with congenital thumb duplication (CTD) seen in our institution between August 2015 and April 2021; (2) introduce a modified radiographic classification system (MCS) capable of including all cases of CTD based on their radiographic pathoanatomy; and (3) evaluate the inter- and intrarater reliability of the new classification system.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 2,108 patients with 2,300 CTDs. The MCS is based on the Wassel-Flatt and Chung et al classification systems and includes specific subtypes from the Rotterdam and modified Wassel-Flatt classifications.

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Some patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) before 6 months of age successfully treated by Pavlik Harness (PH) still had persistent acetabular dysplasia (PAD). This study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors for PAD in patients with DDH treated by PH. We retrospectively reviewed the data of 89 patients (109 hips; mean age, 3.

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Purpose: To explore the associations between FANC (FANCA, FANCC, FANCE, FANCF, and FANCJ) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with platinum-based chemotherapy.

Methods: According to the inclusion criteria, we selected 395 DNA samples from NSCLC patients for genotyping and combined with clinical data for Cox regression analysis and stratification analyses to assess relationships between overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) with SNPs genotypes.

Results: The results revealed that patients with FANCE rs6907678 TT genotype have a longer OS than TC and CC genotype (Additive model: P = 0.

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Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-E is one of the least polymorphic nonclassical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) I genes; its nucleotide variability can affect immune response. In this study, we assess the correlation between HLA-E polymorphism and leukemia and further study the transcriptional activity of promoter variation at nucleotide position-26. A total of 142 healthy blood donors and 111 leukemia patients were collected.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between the vascular development of the femoral head and avascular necrosis (AVN) in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) treated by closed reduction (CR).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 78 patients with DDH treated by CR (83 hips). The vascular maturity, number of vessels and perfusion changes of the femoral head were assessed on perfusion MRI (pMRI) before and after CR.

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  • - The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the rs4784227 polymorphism of the CASC16 gene and the risk of developing breast cancer.
  • - Researchers analyzed data from seven case-control studies that included over 8,000 participants, concluding that rs4784227 is significantly linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in various genetic models.
  • - The findings suggest that the rs4784227 polymorphism may contribute to breast cancer susceptibility, although its effect may vary depending on the genetic model used.
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Trunk movements during quiet and deep breathing in untreated and in operated patients with scoliosis are not well defined. To evaluate sagittal and transverse plane cross-sectional variations of the trunk during quiet and deep breathing by optical reflective motion analysis (ORMA) in children with scoliosis. Twenty-one patients were divided into three groups: normal subjects (A; n = 6), subjects with untreated scoliosis >50° (B; n = 7) and operated patients (C; n = 8).

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Deregulation of protein synthesis may be involved in multiple aspects of cancer, such as gene expression, signal transduction and drive specific cell biological responses, resulting in promoting cancer growth, invasion and metastasis. Study the molecular mechanisms about translational control may help us to find more effective anti-cancer drugs and develop novel therapeutic opportunities. Recently, the researchers had focused on targeting translational machinery to overcome cancer, and various small molecular inhibitors targeting translation factors or pathways have been tested in clinical trials and exhibited improving outcomes in several cancer types.

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Background: The Kidd (JK) blood group is critical for clinical blood transfusion. Various methods for Jk typing have been commonly used, including urea hemolysis, serological test, and genotyping. However, the application of molecular methods has so far been restricted to selected samples and not been applied to the population-scale analysis.

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Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effect of () gene mutation (identified from a hereditary multiple exostoses family) on chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation.

Methods: ATDC5 chondrocytes were cultured in insulin-transferrin-selenium medium to induce differentiation. Cells were transfected with pcDNA3.

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Objective: To explore a method for rapidly screening the Duffy blood group genotypes and to establish an information bank of rare blood type donors.

Methods: The microfluidic capillary electrophoresis system and PCR-SSP method were used to analyze the Duffy genotype of 3 936 unrelated O-type blood donors in our center from December 2014 to September 2018. The serologic identification and typing of other blood type system phenotypes for FY-negative specimen were performed.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify if any correlation between size of the proximal femoral epiphysis and avascular necrosis (AVN) exists.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 111 patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip treated by closed reduction (124 hips). The diameter and height of both femoral head and ossific nucleus were assessed on preoperative MRI.

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Background: Open reduction with or without pelvic and femoral osteotomy is the accepted treatment option for children older than 18 months with developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH). However, few studies have investigated hip function in children with late DDH treated by open reduction. Therefore, we performed a retrospective study investigating the risk factors potentially associated with unsatisfactory hip function.

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