Publications by authors named "Jian-hua FU"

This study investigated the mechanism by which ginsenoside Rg_(1 )attenuates hypoxia/reoxygenation(H/R) injury in HL-1 cardiomyocytes by inhibiting the acetylation of ATP synthase subunit alpha(ATP5A1) through silent information regulator 3(SIRT3). In this study, an H/R injury model was constructed by hypoxia for 6 h and reoxygenation for 2 h in HL-1 cardiomyocytes. First, the optimal effective concentration of ginsenoside Rg_1 was determined using a cell viability assay kit.

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  • - The study investigates the link between adverse pregnancy outcomes and cancer risk in mothers and their children, highlighting a growing concern about these health issues.
  • - A systematic review of various databases identified 129 meta-analyses, finding significant associations between factors like birth weight and cancers such as breast and leukemia, with moderate certainty in the evidence.
  • - The authors conclude that while there are promising connections between certain adverse pregnancy outcomes and cancer risks, further research is necessary to strengthen these associations and address potential biases.
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  • * A comprehensive literature review analyzed research from 1990 to 2023 to compare physiological and metabolic traits of MASLD models with control groups, emphasizing the importance of factors like species, sex, and induction methods.
  • * Future research should focus on creating reliable and reproducible models while considering environmental factors, and also explore new in vitro techniques, such as 3D models, to better understand the mechanisms of fatty liver disease.
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  • Neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy improves outcomes for patients with resectable non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and the SACTION01 trial investigates the potential enhancement of this approach by adding stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT).
  • In this phase 2 trial, 46 patients received SBRT followed by immunochemotherapy, resulting in a major pathological response (MPR) in 76% of participants, with some experiencing significant adverse effects, primarily alopecia and neutropenia.
  • The study indicates that preoperative SBRT alongside immunochemotherapy is a viable treatment strategy, although it carries risks for severe adverse events, which need careful management.
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  • - The study aimed to assess the current state of surgical treatment for esophageal cancer in China, focusing on regional differences and hospital practices across the country.
  • - A survey was conducted with 46 hospitals, revealing varied trends in surgeries over five years, with 73.4% of patients receiving minimally invasive procedures and a significant portion undergoing comprehensive lymph node dissection.
  • - Results indicate that a multimodal treatment approach centered on minimally invasive surgery and complete lymph node dissection has become standard, significantly enhancing patient outcomes compared to earlier treatment methods.
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  • * A total of 2,879 Chinese articles and 194 English articles were included, with key findings showing that the primary focus of Realgar research is on its clinical applications, mechanisms of action, toxicity reduction, and efficacy enhancement.
  • * The research highlights prominent contributors and institutions, mainly in China, and identifies current hotspots in treating blood diseases and cancer, while emphasizing the need for further interdisciplinary studies on Realgar.
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  • Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) is effective for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary nodules (PPNs) under 2 cm in size, but its diagnostic yield varies by specific nodule size categories.
  • In a study of 82 lesions, the overall sensitivity was 53.3%, and specificity was quite high at 91.7%, indicating that while specific, the sensitivity is lower for smaller nodules.
  • Factors like the location of the nodules did not significantly affect ENB's diagnostic accuracy, but the presence of a spiculated sign lowered the biopsy's accuracy.
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  • * Six patients underwent the procedure between January 2018 and December 2019, with pre-procedure imaging to identify the bleeding location, followed by successful embolization monitored by digital imaging.
  • * Post-surgery, improvements were noted in blood and urine tests for five patients, with no serious complications reported, indicating that the procedure is a safe and effective treatment option for this condition.
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  • This study investigated how tetrahydropalmatine (THP) protects heart cells from damage caused by hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury by inhibiting mitophagy through specific cellular pathways (ULK1/FUNDC1).
  • H9c2 heart cells were used to model H/R injury, and various methods were employed to evaluate cell viability, mitochondrial function, and the expression of key proteins related to autophagy and apoptosis.
  • Results showed that THP improved mitochondrial health by lowering reactive oxygen species levels, enhancing ATP production, and reducing cell death, suggesting that it achieves this by inhibiting autophagy and decreasing apoptosis.
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  • The article examines how ginsenoside Re helps protect H9c2 cells from hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury by regulating mitochondrial biogenesis through a specific pathway involving Nrf2, HO-1, and PGC-1α.
  • The study found that ginsenoside Re improves cell activity and reduces oxidative stress markers like superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and reactive oxygen species levels after H/R injury.
  • It also demonstrated that ginsenoside Re enhances mitochondrial function by improving mitochondrial membrane potential, decreasing permeability, and increasing key protective protein expressions, ultimately reducing apoptosis-related signals in the cells.
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Background: Portal vein tumor thrombus is an important indicator of poor prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Transarterial chemoembolization is recommended as the standard first-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Portal vein stent placement is a safe and effective therapy for promptly restoring flow and relieving portal hypertension caused by tumor thrombus.

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Objective: To observe the protective effect and mechanism of hydroxyl safflower yellow A (HSYA) from myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).

Methods: HUVECs were treated with oxygen-glucose deprivation reperfusion (OGD/R) to simulate the ischemia reperfusion model, and cell counting kit-8 was used to detect the protective effect of different concentrations (1.25-160 µ mol/L) of HSYA on HUVECs after OGD/R.

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  • - SSNX is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI), which has shown promise in reducing cardiovascular events, though its specific mechanisms in protecting microvascular injury are not fully understood.
  • - The study aims to explore how SSNX protects the microvasculature in rats and whether this protection is linked to the NR4A1/Mff/Drp1 pathway during I/R injury.
  • - Various experimental methods, including histological staining, Western blotting, and cell culture models, were employed to assess cardiac function, evaluate microvascular health, and investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms involving mitochondrial function.
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Background: Many controversies still exist concerning the optimal extent of lymphadenectomy during esophagectomy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The objective of this study was to explore the characteristics of 4R metastasis and evaluate the clinical value of 4R node dissection in ESCC.

Methods: A total of 736 ESCC patients who underwent radical esophagectomy between 2005 and 2013 were retrospectively collected, among which 393 ones underwent 4R dissection.

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  • This study evaluated the impacts of Buyang Huanwu Decoction (BYHWD) on platelet activation and gene expression in rats following acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
  • The research found that BYHWD treatment led to improved heart functions, reduced platelet activation, and better blood circulation as compared to the model group, which had experienced AMI without treatment.
  • Additionally, gene expression analysis indicated that BYHWD modified important pathways related to platelet function, suggesting potential protective effects against heart damage during AMI.
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Preterm birth is a public health priority worldwide, with approximately 15 million premature babies born each year. Oxygen supplementation is one of the most common interventions for preterm infants. However, prolonged oxygen inhalation at supraphysiological concentrations can lead to the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

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Background: We aimed to investigate the impact of the number of harvested lymph nodes (LNs) on the overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with clinical node-negative (cN0) non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Patients And Methods: A total of 2247 patients with cN0 NSCLC between 2001 and 2014 were included. Scatter plots of hazard ratios from Cox proportional hazards models against the number of harvested LNs were created, and curves were fitted using a LOWESS smoother.

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Background: Lymph node dissection (LND) is crucial procedure during radical resection of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but the prognostic value of L4 LND remains elusive. To investigate the prognostic value of L4 LND in patients with left-side NSCLC who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Methods: Three hundred twelve patients who underwent VATS between Jan.

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Background: This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the available literature on the association between preterm infant bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pre-adulthood asthma.

Methods: Studies examining the association between BPD and asthma in children and adolescents were systematically reviewed, and a meta-analysis was conducted. We searched Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, and Cochrane Library from the database inception to March 26, 2022.

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Although robotic segmentectomy has been applied for the treatment of small pulmonary lesions for many years, studies on the learning curve of robotic segmentectomy are quite limited. Thus, we aim to investigate the learning curve of robotic portal segmentectomy with 4 arms (RPS-4) using prospectively collected data in patients with small pulmonary lesions. One hundred consecutive patients with small pulmonary lesions who underwent RPS-4 between June 2018 and April 2021 were included in the study.

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Background: Our study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes between robot-assisted segmentectomy (RAS) and video-assisted segmentectomy (VAS) for small pulmonary nodules.

Methods: The study included of 299 segmentectomies (132 RAS and 167 VAS procedures) for small pulmonary nodules between June 2018 and November 2021. The patients were divided into two groups: the RAS group and the VAS group.

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The diagnosis of biliary atresia (BA) is mainly based on clinical manifestations, screening, and related biochemistry tests. In recent years, the development of blood biomarkers and the improvement in ultrasound examination have made it possible for BA to be diagnosed at a younger age. In particular, matrix metalloproteinase-7 shows high sensitivity and specificity and has a higher diagnostic efficiency than existing biochemical parameters, thereby holding a promise for clinical application.

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This study aims to explore the effect of Jinzhen Oral Liquid(JOL) on cough after infection in rats and the mechanism. To be specific, a total of 60 male SD rats were classified into 6 groups: normal group(equivalent volume of distilled water, ig), model group(equivalent volume of distilled water, ig), Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution group(3.67 mL·kg~(-1), ig), high-, medium-, and low-dose JOL groups(11.

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Background: Left thoracic approach (LTA) has been a favorable selection in surgical treatment for esophageal cancer (EC) patients in China before minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is popular. This study aimed to demonstrate whether right thoracic approach (RTA) is superior to LTA in the surgical treatment of middle and lower thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (TESCC).

Methods: Superiority clinical trial design was used for this multicenter randomized controlled two-parallel group study.

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This study determined the extraction rates of indirubin in Indigo Naturalis by ethanol reflux extraction method and water extraction method. The pharmacodynamic study against cough induced by ammonia water in the mouse model and the cough induced by citric acid in the guinea pig model were performed to optimize the extraction process of the sovereign medicinal Indigo Naturalis and the whole prescription of Children's Qingfei Zhisou Syrup. The extraction rate of indirubin by the ethanol reflux method was 51.

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