Publications by authors named "Jingrou Chen"

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  • The study aims to differentiate between influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections using peripheral blood routine parameters, addressing the challenge of overlapping symptoms in clinical settings.
  • Researchers analyzed blood samples from 209 influenza patients and 214 Mycoplasma pneumoniae patients, employing various statistical tests to identify key indicators for diagnosis.
  • The resulting diagnostic algorithm, named IV@MP, shows strong performance (AUC of 0.845) and includes a web tool for healthcare professionals to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and treatment plans.
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  • * The highest infection rates were in the 20 to 39 age group (24.6%), while the lowest was in children (1.42%), and females had a higher incidence than males (56.6%).
  • * There are notable age-related differences in viral load, and while some laboratory parameters showed correlations with the viral load (Ct values), caution is advised in interpreting these results for clinical purposes.
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Introduction: Numerous studies demonstrated that NLRP3 has been implicated in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) regulated the NLRP3 inflammasome, which has emerged as a novel therapeutic approach for treating IBD.

Objectives: The exact role of NLRP3 in regulating MSCs' function is unclear.

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Regulatory B cells (Bregs) are immune cells that constrain autoimmune response and restrict inflammation via their expression of interleukin (IL)-10. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying Breg differentiation and IL-10 secretion remain unclear. Previous data suggest that cellular metabolism determines both the fate and function of these cells.

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  • The study evaluates an economical electro-flotation method for harvesting hydrophobic microalgae without using coagulation, comparing three species with different hydrophobicity levels.
  • Results indicate that hydrophobicity significantly impacts harvesting efficiency, with the method achieving over 96% efficiency for highly hydrophobic Tribonema sp., while being much less effective for the hydrophilic Pandorina sp. under the same conditions.
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are prevalent and debilitating diseases; their clinical remedy is desperately unmet. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are pluripotent stem cells with multiple immunomodulatory effects, which are attributed to their efficacy in the IBD rodent model. Optimization of MSC regimes in IBD is a crucial step for their further clinical application.

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Objectives: Amphiregulin (Areg), a glycoprotein from the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) ligand family, has a well-documented protective role against tissue injury; however, its effects on immune-mediated liver injury are still unclear. Here, we used a concanavalin A (ConA)-induced acute liver hepatitis model to explore the effects of Areg on immune-mediated acute liver injury.

Materials And Methods: Some C57BL/6 mice were administered ConA at a dose of 20 mg/kg (model mice), and some received 5 µg of Areg (treated mice).

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Background And Purpose: Both NLRP3 inflammasome and chemokines are involved in the initiation and development of acute lung inflammation, but the underlying mechanism is still elusive. The present study investigated the role of chemokines and NLRP3 in recruiting neutrophils in the early phase of acute lung injury.

Methods: In an endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide [LPS])-induced acute lung injury model, we measured the lung injury severity, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and chemokine profiles in wild-type (WT) and NLRP3 knockout (NLRP3) mice, and then identified the key chemokines by specific antibody blockage.

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Wogonin (5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone) is an ingredient of the extracts from Scutellaria baicalensis, which has documented a wide spectrum of anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities, including inhibiting regulatory T cells, regulating effector T cell functions, and mediating macrophage immunity. However, the potential effect of Wogonin on B cells has not been fully understood. Here, our results showed that Wogonin inhibited IL-10 secretion in B cells.

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