Publications by authors named "Hongtao Wang"

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia in clinical practice, and obesity serves as a significant risk factor for its development. The underlying mechanisms of obesity-related AF remain intricate and have yet to be fully elucidated. We have identified FPR2 as a potential hub gene involved in obesity-related AF through comprehensive analysis of four transcriptome datasets from AF patients and one transcriptome dataset from obese individuals, and its expression is up-regulated in both AF and obese individuals.

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The unique properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), such as size, surface charge, and the ability to release silver ions, contribute to DNA damage, inducing of oxidative stress, and apoptosis in cancer cells. Thus, the potential application of AgNPs in the field of biomedicine, and cancer therapy are rapidly increasing day by day. Therefore, in this study, AgNPs were synthesized by extract of , and then the synthesized CM-AgNPs were fully characterized.

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Background: This study (China Assessment of Antifungal Therapy in Hematological Diseases, CAESAR 2.0) aimed to provide updated epidemiological data on invasive fungal disease (IFD) in patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).

Methods: This multicenter, real-world, observational study was conducted at 12 allo-HSCT centers in China between January 2021 and December 2021.

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The occurrence of epilepsy is a spontaneous and recurring process due to abnormal neuronal firing in the brain. Epilepsy is understood to be caused by an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters in the neural network. The close association between astrocytes and synapses can regulate the excitability of neurons through the clearance of neurotransmitters.

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Cullins are crucial components of the ubiquitin-proteasome system, playing pivotal roles in the regulation of protein metabolism. This review provides insight into the wide-ranging functions of cullins, particularly focusing on their impact on plant growth, development, and environmental stress responses. By modulating cullin-mediated protein mechanisms, researchers can fine-tune hormone-signaling networks to improve various agronomic traits, including plant architecture, flowering time, fruit development, and nutrient uptake.

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  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) are two types of acute leukemia, but research on how blood count parameters can differentiate between them is limited.
  • This study compared complete blood count (CBC) parameters and prognostic factors in 147 Chinese patients with newly diagnosed leukemia, finding that specific blood abnormalities were more common in AML patients.
  • Key findings indicated that leukopenia and combinations of blood cell deficiencies were significantly more prevalent in AML, while anemia was a favorable outcome predictor for ALL patients.
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Phage display method is a crucial tool to find novel clinically valuable diabetes-associated autoantigens and identify known autoantigen epitopes that are associated with diabetes and could provide scientific support and guidance for the artificial construction and synthesis of Type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM) novel biomarkers. The phage display system was used for the "biopanning" of T1DM serum. Following the sequencing of the phage DNAs, the homologous sequences of the above fusion heptapeptide were further investigated by BLAST to track the origin of the polypeptide sequences.

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  • * The study focused on Pd catalysts used for the oxidative coupling of toluene to produce 4,4'-bitolyl, revealing that subnanometer Pd clusters are the key active sites.
  • * Water enhances the activity of these Pd clusters, and the research led to the development of a catalyst that can work with larger aromatic substrates by using Pd clusters supported on a two-dimensional zeolite.
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Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder marked by sustained joint inflammation, with an etiology that remains elusive. Achieving an early and precise diagnosis poses significant challenges. This study aims to elucidate the molecular pathways involved in RA pathogenesis by screening genes associated with its occurrence, analyzing the related molecular activities, and ultimately developing more effective molecular-level treatments for RA.

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  • - Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) hinder the healing of diabetic wounds, leading to chronic, non-healing conditions.
  • - Researchers developed a nanoparticle (MSN@Met-CeO) loaded with metformin and cerium oxide, which is integrated into a ROS-responsive hydrogel shaped as microneedles for optimal application.
  • - In tests on diabetic mice, the MSN@Met-CeO microneedles improved wound healing by reducing both intracellular and extracellular ROS, accelerating inflammation resolution, and boosting blood vessel formation, showcasing their potential for clinical use.
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Passive convergence-permeable reactive barrier (PC-PRB) represents a green and sustainable technology for in-situ remediation of contaminated groundwater. A laboratory-scale PC-PRB tracer simulation system was established to quantify its contaminant plume capture performance using image analysis method. Results indicate that PC-PRB captures the plume 65% wider than C-PRB, which means that fewer PRB sizes and materials volume would be necessary to treat an equivalent contaminated plume.

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The efficacy of stem cell transplantation (SCT) in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (pAML) remains unsatisfactory due to the limitations of existing prognostic models in predicting efficacy and selecting suitable candidates. This study aims to develop a cytomolecular risk stratification-independent prognostic model for SCT in pAML patients at CR1 stage. The pAML SCT model, based on age, KMT2A rearrangement (KMT2A-r), and minimal residual disease at end of course 1 (MRD1), effectively classifies patients into low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups.

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Robot control in complex and unpredictable scenarios presents challenges such as adaptability, robustness, and human-robot interaction. These scenarios often require robots to perform tasks that involve unknown objects in unstructured environments with high levels of uncertainty. Traditional control methods, such as automatic control, may not be suitable due to their limited adaptability and reliance on prior knowledge.

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Reoperation is the most significant complication following any surgical procedure. Developing machine learning methods that predict the need for reoperation will allow for improved shared surgical decision making and patient-specific and preoperative optimisation. Yet, no precise machine learning models have been published to perform well in predicting the need for reoperation within 30 days following primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).

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The arid region of northwest China (ARNC) is the most ecologically fragile region in China, and is characterized by harsh natural conditions, severe soil erosion, and poor soil fertility. Understanding long-term vegetation changes in this region is critical for effective environmental monitoring and climate change adaptation. Fractional vegetation coverage (FVC) is a key parameter for characterizing the ecological conditions of the ARNC.

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  • The study investigates the unclear causes of osteoarthritis (OA) and highlights chondrocyte death and osteochondral injury as key issues in its progression.
  • Researchers developed a composite hydrogel made of decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) and gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) to inhibit chondrocyte pyroptosis and promote healing.
  • The hydrogel, when combined with microfracture surgery, effectively recruits stem cells and enhances cartilage repair, making it a promising approach in treating OA.
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A photonic bandgap is a range of wavelengths wherein light is forbidden from entering a photonic crystal, similar to the electronic bandgap in semiconductors. Fabricating photonic crystals with a complete photonic bandgap in the visible spectrum presents at least two important challenges: achieving a material refractive index > ~2 and a three-dimensional patterning resolution better than ~280 nm (lattice constant of 400 nm). Here we show an approach to overcome such limitations using additive manufacturing, thus realizing high-quality, high-refractive index photonic crystals with size-tunable bandgaps across the visible spectrum.

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  • There is a connection between lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and tuberculosis (TB), with TB increasing the risk of developing LUAD, though the specifics of how TB contributes to this cancer are still unclear.
  • Researchers identified shared differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from lung samples of both TB and LUAD patients, classifying these into three molecular subtypes with distinct clinical features and pathways, and created prognostic models based on TB signatures.
  • The study demonstrated that a unique TB-related signature can predict immunotherapy responses and revealed new markers associated with the progression of lung adenocarcinoma, highlighting the potential role of TB in this cancer's development.
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EEG-based unimodal method has demonstrated significant success in the detection of driving fatigue. Nonetheless, data from a single modality might be not sufficient to optimize fatigue detection due to incomplete information. To address this limitation and enhance the performance of driving fatigue detection, a novel multimodal architecture combining hybrid electroencephalograph (EEG) and eye tracking data was proposed in this work.

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Piglet birth weight is associated with preweaning survival, and its related traits have been included in the breeding program. Thus, understanding its genetic basis is essential. This study identified four birth weight-associated genomic regions on chromosomes 2, 4, 5, and 7 through genome-wide association study analysis in 7286 pigs from three different pure breeds using the FarmCPU model.

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  • - The study investigates food contamination in Yantai City, focusing on a specific foodborne zoonotic pathogen, with a total of 3420 samples collected from various food categories over a 13-year period.
  • - Out of these samples, 80 tested positive for the pathogen, showing a low overall detection rate of 2.34%, primarily found in meat products and catering food, particularly raw animal meat and poultry.
  • - Significant variations in detection rates were observed across different monitoring points and sample sources, highlighting the threat of secondary contamination, which poses risks to food safety and public health.
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Purpose: Compared with traditional photothermal therapy (PTT, >50°C), mild PTT (≤45°C) is a promising strategy for tumor therapy with fewer adverse effects. Unfortunately, its anti-tumor efficacy is hampered by thermoresistance induced by overexpression of heat shock proteins (HSPs). In our previous study, we found bufalin (BU) is a glycolysis inhibitor that depletes HSPs, which is expected to overcome thermotolerance of tumor cells.

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