Publications by authors named "Jia-yu Zhang"

Purpose: To investigate the application value of periodontal microsurgery in accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO).

Methods: A total of 100 patients with the need of PAOO surgery before orthodontic treatment due to the lack of alveolar bone in the mandibular anterior area were selected and randomly divided into microsurgery group and control group with 50 cases in each group. Preoperative CBCT was used to measure the thickness and height of the alveolar bone as well as the gingival thickness.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate how effective manipulation treatment is for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) using a model that focuses on muscle and bone assessment.
  • Conducted at a Shanghai hospital from May 2022 to August 2023, 72 LDH patients were divided into two groups: one receiving treatment based on the muscle and bone assessment model and the other using a different method called the two step seven gimmick.
  • After four weeks of treatment, pain levels (measured by the visual analogue scale) improved more significantly in the muscle and bone assessment model group compared to the other group, indicating that this treatment model may be more effective.
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Enhanced dielectric constant and high breakdown strength offers immense promise for excellent energy storage performance, which is of critical significance in modern electronics and power systems. However, polymer nanocomposites with traditional routes have to balance between dielectric constant and breakdown strength, hence hindering substantive increases in energy density. Herein, a sandwiched polymer nanocomposite film has been constructed to take full advantage of the individual component layers.

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  • Cervical cancer is a major health issue for women, ranking fourth in incidence and mortality, with the RNA-binding protein YTHDF2 playing a role in its progression through unclear mechanisms.
  • * Researchers conducted various assays to study the effects of knocking down YTHDF2 on cervical cancer cells, finding that it influences tumor stemness and apoptosis.
  • * Data analysis suggested that YTHDF2 regulates GLI2, leading to increased JNK activity and endoplasmic reticulum stress, which ultimately suppresses cervical cancer cell growth and highlights YTHDF2 as a potential therapeutic target.
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  • Researchers have developed a new method to create polyester nanocomposites by synthesizing calcium borate nanoparticles while simultaneously polymerizing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), eliminating the need for organic solvents.
  • * This innovative approach allows for the incorporation of very low amounts (0.1 wt%) of nanoparticles with strong bonding, leading to improved dielectric properties and breakdown strength in the resulting materials.
  • * The PET-based nanocomposites achieve high energy storage capabilities, with a maximum discharged energy density of 15 J/cm³, making it a promising and environmentally friendly alternative to existing dielectric polymers for scalable production.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of frunexian (formerly known as EP-7041 and HSK36273) injection, a small molecule inhibitor of activated coagulation factor XI (FXIa), in healthy Chinese adult volunteers. This study was a randomized, placebo- and positive-controlled, sequential, ascending-dose (0.3/0.

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Objectives: To explore the effects of cathepsin K (CTSK) inhibition on type H vessel formation and alveolar bone resorption within periodontitis.

Methods: Conditioned media derived from preosteoclasts pretreated with the CTSK inhibitor odanacatib (ODN), ODN supplemented small interfering RNA targeting PDGF-BB (si-PDGF-BB), or PBS were prepared, to assess their proangiogenic effects on endothelial cells (HUVECs). A series of angiogenic-related assays were conducted to evaluate HUVEC proliferation, migration, and tube formation abilities in vitro.

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Background: Asparaginase (ASP) is an important drug in combined chemotherapy regimens for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); ASP-associated pancreatitis (AAP) is the main adverse reaction of ASP. Recurrent pancreatitis is a complication of AAP, for which medication is ineffective.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in treating recurrent pancreatitis due to AAP.

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  • Scientists studied tiny living things (microbes) in a special tank (bioreactor) that produces a material called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from leftover food and sludge.
  • They found that the microbes changed a lot depending on what food they were given, and they worked better in teams to produce PHAs.
  • The researchers also discovered new types of microbes that can make PHAs from garbage, helping us understand more about how mixed-culture systems work to recycle waste.
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Corilagin, a polyphenolic tannic acid compound, showed significant anti-inflammatory activity in atherosclerotic mice. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect and mechanism of corilagin in atherosclerosis by , and in molecular docking strategies analysis. An atherosclerotic model was established by feeding ApoE mice a high-fat diet.

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  • The study aimed to explore how H/K ATPase affects the growth of pepsin-induced vocal cord leukoplakia (VCL) cells.
  • Researchers used immunohistochemistry to analyze the presence of pepsin and H/K ATPase subunits in VCL cells with different levels of cell abnormality.
  • The findings revealed that higher levels of pepsin and H/K ATPase were linked to greater dysplasia in VCL, with acidified pepsin increasing cell proliferation and autophagy, which were modulated by certain inhibitors.
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Background: Acute pancreatitis is the most common complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Currently, there is no suitable treatment for post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) prophylaxis. Few studies have prospectively evaluated interventions to prevent PEP in children.

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Synthesis of alloy-type materials (X) is one of the most effective approaches to limit lithium dendrites in Li metal anode (LMA) because of their satisfactory lithiophilicity and easy electrochemical reaction with lithium. However, current investigations have only focused on the influence of the resulting alloyed products (LiX) on the properties of LMA, but the alloying reaction process between Li and X has been mostly ignored. Herein, by masterly taking advantage of the alloying reaction process, a novel approach is developed to more effectively inhibit lithium dendrites than the conventional strategy that just considers the utilization of alloyed products LiX.

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Radix Astragali is one of the most famous and frequently used health food supplements and herbal medicines. Among more than 227 components of Radix Astragali, Astragaloside IV (AG IV) is famous functional compound and is commonly used as a quality marker for Radix Astragali. However, the relatively low content of AG IV in Radix Astragali (< 0.

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Here, we report an anionic stereogenic-at-cobalt(III) complex catalysis strategy for the enantioselective halocyclization of -alkynylanilines using -halosuccinimide (NXS) as the halogen source. This protocol provides a distinct atroposelective approach to access the axially chiral -halo-C2-indole skeletons in excellent yields with good to high enantioselectivities (up to 99% yield, 99:1 er).

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The plateau zokor (Myospalax baileyi) and plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) are native species unique to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau with successful adaptation to the hypoxic environment. In this study, the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin concentration, mean hematocrit and mean volume of red blood cells were measured in plateau zokors and plateau pikas at different altitudes. Hemoglobin subtypes of two plateau animals were identified by mass spectrometry sequencing.

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Aim: To estimate and compare the incidence and characteristics of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs) in the Wenzhou area in 2015 to 2019.

Methods: All newly developed RRD cases among residents of the Wenzhou area, from January 2015 to December 2019, were retrospectively retrieved from hospital records. Annual population data were extracted from the Wenzhou Statistical Yearbook.

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(1) Background: Asians tend to have a regressive midface. Midface augmentation is an effective treatment, and various materials have been used as fillers for this purpose. Bio-Oss bone powder has a strong positive effect on promoting new bone regeneration, and has been used in the dental field for over 30 years.

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UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS was used to systematically analyze and compare the alkaloids in Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix, Aconiti Radix, and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata. After the samples were pretreated in the solid-phase extraction cartridges, 0.1% ammonium hydroxide(A)-acetonitrile(B) was used for gradient elution.

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Objectives: We examined changes in frequency of sexual behaviors, dyadic sexual desire, relationship satisfaction, and COVID-19 stress in Canadians across the pandemic, considering partner status.

Methods: Participants completed online questionnaires.

Results: Participants with live-in partners and single participants decreased in dyadic sexual behaviors.

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Objectives: We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of pediatric patients with pancreatitis caused by pancreaticobiliary malformation and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the diagnosis of the disease.

Methods: Medical records of pediatric patients with pancreatitis related to pancreaticobiliary malformation diagnosed by ERCP and treated in our hospital between April 2008 and December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical manifestations, laboratory indicators, genetic testing results and imaging findings including MRCP were collected.

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Electrolyte additive is an effective strategy to inhibit the uncontrolled growth of Li dendrites for lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, most of the additives are complex synthesis and prone to decompose in cycling. Herein, in order to guide the homogeneous deposition of Li , carbonized polymer dots (CPDs) as electrolyte additives are successfully designed and synthesized by microwave (M-CPDs) and hydrothermal (H-CPDs) approaches.

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The present study quickly identified the ginsenosides in fresh Panax ginseng and specified the effects of different drying methods(50 ℃-drying, 80 ℃-drying, and-70 ℃ freeze-drying) on ginsenosides.Three P.ginseng products by different drying methods were prepared, and the UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap high-resolution liquid mass spectrometry(MS) technique was applied to perform gradient elution using water-acetonitrile as the mobile phase, and the data collected in the negative ion mode were analyzed using X Calibur 2.

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