Publications by authors named "Jiawei Cai"

Dermal papilla cells (DPCs) are crucial for the growth and development of hair follicles (HF). (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the primary catechin identified in green tea, which has antioxidant effects and regulates cell activity. This study demonstrates that EGCG could promote the proliferation of DPCs.

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Broadcast ephemeris data are essential for the precision and reliability of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) but are highly susceptible to anomalies caused by various interference factors, such as ionospheric and tropospheric effects, solar radiation pressure, and satellite clock biases. Traditional threshold-based methods and manual review processes are often insufficient for detecting these complex anomalies, especially considering the distinct characteristics of different satellite types. To address these limitations, this study proposes an automated anomaly detection method using the IF-TEA-LSTM model.

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Decorin (DCN) is a member of the small leucine-rich proteoglycan family within the extracellular matrix, playing a role in the growth and development of hair follicle (HF). Exosomes serve as significant mediators of intercellular communication and are involved in the cyclic regeneration of HF. Exosomes derived from dermal papilla cells (DPC-Exos) are essential for the cycling and regrowth of HF.

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Wool quality is a crucial economic trait in Angora rabbits, closely linked to hair follicle (HF) growth and development. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms of key genes regulating HF growth and wool fiber formation is essential. In the study, fine- and coarse-wool groups were identified based on HF morphological characteristics of Zhexi Angora rabbits.

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  • The study investigates the role of methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 1 (MTHFD1) in colorectal cancer (CRC), focusing on its impact on tumor growth and spread.
  • Using various laboratory techniques, researchers found that overexpression of MTHFD1 enhanced tumor growth and metastasis while decreasing autophagy in CRC cells, influenced by the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway.
  • Conversely, reducing MTHFD1 levels led to increased autophagy and inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, suggesting MTHFD1 plays a crucial role in CRC progression.
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  • Trace elements contaminate wild fish in megacities like Chongqing, posing health risks that require careful consumption practices.
  • A study from June 2021 found high levels of zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and arsenic (As) in certain fish, with smaller fish typically being safer for adult consumption compared to those targeted at children.
  • The research highlighted that larger fish are generally more contaminated, particularly with arsenic, and suggested that choosing appropriately sized fish can help minimize health risks associated with trace element consumption.
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Molecular features are incorporated into the integrated diagnostic system for adult diffuse gliomas. Of these, copy number variation (CNV) markers, including both arm-level (1p/19q codeletion, +7/-10 signature) and gene-level (EGFR gene amplification, CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion) changes, have revolutionized the diagnostic paradigm by updating the subtyping and grading schemes. Shallow whole genome sequencing (sWGS) has been widely used for CNV detection due to its cost-effectiveness and versatility.

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  • * The study highlights that heat stress activates specific pathways (NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD-N for pyroptosis and Pink1/Parkin for mitophagy) that are influenced by HSP90 levels in chicken hepatocytes.
  • * HSP90 overexpression reduces heat-induced cell death (pyroptosis) and promotes mitophagy, while its knockdown has the opposite effect, indicating that HSP90 is essential for mitigating heat stress effects in liver cells by regulating mitophagy.
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In the vanguard of neuromorphic engineering, we develop a paradigm of biocompatible polymer memcapacitors using a seamless solution process, unleashing comprehensive synaptic capabilities depending on both the stimulation form and history. Like the human brain to learn and adapt, the memcapacitors exhibit analogue-type and evolvable capacitance shifts that mirror the complex flexibility of synaptic strengthening and weakening. With increasing frequency and intensity of the stimulation, the memcapacitors demonstrate an evolution from short-term plasticity (STP) to long-term plasticity (LTP), and even to metaplasticity (MP) at a higher level.

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Background: Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare and clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy originating from the precursors of plasmacytoid dendritic cells. BPDCN often involves the skin, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, with rapid clinical progression and a poor prognosis. The BPDCN diagnosis is mainly based on the immunophenotype.

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Premature ovarian failure (POF) is characterized by a significant decline in the ovarian follicle pool and oocyte reserve, alongside an increase in the number of low-quality oocytes and apoptosis of granulosa cells (GCs). Exosome-derived miRNA plays a regulatory role in crucial cellular activities and contributes to the onset and progression of POF. In this study, we successfully established a rabbit model of POF and conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments that confirmed DiI-labeled Pla-Exos (exosomes derived from plasma) could enter the follicle through blood circulation, with GCs capable of uptaking these exosomes.

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Litter size is a significant economic trait during animal reproduction. This current study attempted to decipher whether promotes the apoptosis of granulosa cells (GCs) and inhibits their proliferation by investigating the effects of the gene using flow cytometry and a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. is linked with ovarian follicle development in the reproductive performance of 104 female New Zealand rabbits.

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Objective: The present study aims to explore the clinicopathological characteristics of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive inflammatory follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (IFDCS; EBV+ IFDCS).

Case Report: The case involved a 32-year-old woman who underwent surgical resection of a splenic nodule. Histological examination and immunohistochemistry were performed using cluster of differentiation (CD) markers, and in-situ hybridization was conducted to detect EBV-encoded RNA (EBER).

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Background: While rabbits are used as models in skin irritation tests, the presence of irregular patches and thickening on the dorsal skin can affect precise evaluation. In this study, genes associated with patchiness or non-patchiness on the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits were investigated to identify potential regulators of the patchiness phenotype.

Results: The results showed that parameters associated with hair follicles (HFs), such as HF density, skin thickness, and HF depth, were augmented in rabbits with the patchiness phenotype relative to the non-patchiness phenotype.

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in situ can occur on any skin or mucus surface and is more commonly found in elderly patients on areas of skin that have been sunburnt. Most previous case reports are from dermatologists, with few published reports from pathologists. In this study, three patients underwent pathological routine and auxiliary immunohistochemical (IHC) examination and were ultimately diagnosed with pagetoid SCC in situ - a different diagnosis from the initial clinical assessment.

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This study investigated the regulatory effect of alternative spliceosomes of the fibroblast growth factor 5 () gene on hair follicle (HF) growth and development in rabbits. The FGF5 alternative spliceosomes (called , , ) were cloned. The overexpression vector and siRNA of spliceosomes were transfected into dermal papilla cells (DPCs) to analyze the regulatory effect on DPCs.

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The ovary plays a crucial role in the reproductive system of female animals. Ovarian problems such as ovarian insufficiency, premature aging, polycystic ovary syndrome, and ovarian cysts may lead to ovulation disorders, abnormal hormone secretion, or luteal dysfunction, thereby increasing the risk of infertility and abortion. Only when the ovarian function and other organs in the reproductive system remain healthy and work normally can female animals be ensured to carry out reproductive activities regularly, improve the pregnancy rate and litter size, promote the healthy development of the fetus, and then improve their economic value.

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In commercial rabbit breeding, litter size is a crucial reproductive trait. This trait directly determines the reproductive ability of female rabbits and is crucial for evaluating the production efficiency. We here compared differentially expressed proteins of in the ovary tissue from New Zealand female rabbits with high (H) and low (L) litter sizes by using 4D label-free quantitative proteomic technology and identified 92 differential proteins.

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Granulosa cells (GCs) are the key components of ovarian follicles and regulate the maturation, communication, growth, and development of oocytes. GCs have great potential as human therapeutic models and in livestock breeding. In this study, we established an immortalized cell line (Im-RGCs) by transforming primary rabbit granulosa cells (Pri-RGCs) with lentivirus-mediated simian virus 40 Large T (SV40LT).

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Impaired immunohomeostasis in diabetic wounds prolongs inflammation and cytokine dysfunction, thus, delaying or preventing wound-surface healing. Extensive clinical studies have been conducted on cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells recently, as they can be easily proliferated using a straightforward, inexpensive protocol. Therefore, the function of CIK cells in regulating inflammatory environments has been drawing attention for clinical management.

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Immunotherapy has dramatically changed the landscape of treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC), but currently lack of effective predictive biomarker, especially for tumors with mismatch repair (MMR) proficiency. The response of immunotherapy is associated with the cell-cell interactions in tumor microenvironment, encompassing processes such as cell-cell recognition, binding, and adhesion. However, the function of immunoglobulin superfamily (IGSF) genes in tumor immune microenvironment remains uncharacterized.

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Ferroelectric materials with a modulable polarization extent hold promise for exploring voltage-driven neuromorphic hardware, in which direct current flow can be minimized. Utilizing a single active layer of an insulating ferroelectric polymer, we developed a voltage-mode ferroelectric synapse that can continuously and reversibly update its states. The device states are straightforwardly manifested in the form of variable output voltage, enabling large-scale direct cascading of multiple ferroelectric synapses to build a deep physical neural network.

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Extracellular vesicle (EV) therapy recently had shown significant efficacy in various diseases. Serum starvation culture (SC) is one of the most widely used methods for collecting EVs. However, SC may cause inadvertent effects and eventually dampen the therapeutic potential of EVs.

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Objective: To identify whether intracranial hematoma (ICH) evacuation improves the prognosis of patients with ruptured anterior communicating artery (AcomA) aneurysms concomitant with small ICHs (≥10 mL and <25 mL).

Methods: Data on patients diagnosed with small ICHs secondary to ruptured AcomA aneurysms who underwent surgery in our department between January 2010 and February 2018 was retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups based on whether the hematoma was evacuated.

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  • Many cancer patients show limited response to immunotherapies, but tumor-infiltrating cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) may boost treatment effectiveness.
  • The study focused on identifying the role of the gene IFI35 in enhancing CD8 T cell activities and its potential benefits for CAR-T cell therapy targeting colorectal cancer.
  • Results indicated that higher IFI35 levels correlate with increased CD8 T cell presence and function, suggesting it could serve as a biomarker to improve CAR-T cell efficacy in colorectal cancer.
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