Publications by authors named "Jirui Wen"

As an important tool for the surgical treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, the safety of mesh must be guaranteed. Although the short-term curative effect of most synthetic mesh is satisfactory, complications often occur due to its material. Planting stem cells on mesh through specific methods may resolve the problems of mesh with poor biocompatibility or an uncontrollable rate o degradation.

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Heat acclimation (HA) is an evolutionarily conserved trait that enhances tolerance to novel stressors by inducing heat shock proteins (HSPs). However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain elusive. In this study, we established a HA mouse model through intermittent heat stimulation.

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Cancer vaccines have garnered attention as a potential treatment for cancer metastases. Nevertheless, the clinical response rate to vaccines remains < 30%. Nanoparticles stabilize vaccines and improve antigen recognition and presentation, resulting in high tumor penetration or accumulation, effective co-distribution of drugs to the secondary lymphatic system, and adaptable antigen or adjuvant administration.

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  • Heat acclimation (HA) significantly reduces the risk of heat-related illnesses and enhances the resilience of vascular endothelial cells following heat stress, as shown by improved cell viability and decreased cell apoptosis in various cell types.
  • In this study, endothelial cells were subjected to HA and then exposed to higher temperatures, revealing that HA-pretreated cells exhibited increased expression of protective proteins and improved cellular functions compared to non-pretreated cells.
  • The research suggests that HA not only benefits vascular endothelial cells during heat exposure but also protects vital organs in mice, with the protective effects linked to an increase in HSP70 levels.
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Introduction: Extreme heat events caused by occupational exposure and heat waves are becoming more common. However, the molecular changes underlying the response to heat exposure in humans remain to be elucidated.

Methods: This study used longitudinal multi-omics profiling to assess the impact of acute heat exposure (50°C for 30 min) in 24 subjects from a mine rescue team.

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The efficacy of electrical stimulation facilitating peripheral nerve regeneration is evidenced extensively, while the associated secondary damage resulting from repeated electrode invasion and indiscriminate stimulation is inevitable. Here, we present an optogenetics strategy that utilizes upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) to convert deeply penetrating near-infrared excitation into blue emission, which activates an adeno-associated virus-encoding ChR2 photoresponsive ion channel on cell membranes. The induced Ca flux, similar to the ion flux in the electrical stimulation approach, efficiently regulates viability and proliferation, secretion of nerve growth factor, and neural function of RSC96 cells.

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  • Occupational exposure to extreme heat and rising global temperatures underline the importance of understanding heat's effects on human health, particularly at the molecular level.
  • A study involving mine rescue team members examined how their monocytes and neutrophils responded to acute heat exposure (50°C for 30 minutes) by analyzing changes in gene expression over time.
  • The findings indicated a rapid, coordinated inflammatory response in white blood cells, driven by key regulators, which may lead to systemic inflammation and heatstroke if not managed.
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is universally acknowledged as a terrifying women killer for its high mortality. Recent research advances support that ferroptosis, an emerging iron-dependent type of regulated cell death (RCD) triggered by the excessive accumulation of lipid peroxides probably possesses extraordinary therapeutic potential in EOC therapy. Herein, we firstly provide a very concise introduction of ferroptosis.

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As the growing population of individuals residing or working in deep underground spaces for prolonged periods, it has become imperative to understand the influence of factors in the deep underground environment (DUGE) on living systems. Heping Xie has conceptualized the concept of deep underground medicine to identify factors in the DUGE that can have either detrimental or beneficial effects on human health. Over the past few years, an increasing number of studies have explored the molecular mechanisms that underlie the biological impacts of factors in the DUGE on model organisms and humans.

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Background: Globally, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of female reproductive-related death, with a 5-year survival rate below 50%. Conventional therapies, such as cancer cell reduction and paclitaxel chemotherapy, have strong toxicity and are prone to drug resistance. Thus, the development of alternatives for the treatment of ovarian cancer is urgently needed.

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Background: The plasma lipidome profile is likely to improve risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and predict cardiovascular events for secondary disease prevention. Ceramides are involved in the initiation or acceleration of several key pathophysiological processes in atherosclerosis. This study evaluated whether plasma ceramide levels at admission was associated with one-year mortality in patients with ACS.

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Introduction: In the pathology of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), little is known about the contributing role of pelvic microenvironment. Also, the age-related differences in pelvic microenvironment of POP patients is always ignored. In the present study, we investigated the age-related differences in pelvic microenvironment between Young POP patients and Old POP patients, and the novel cell types and critical regulators which contributes to the age-related differences.

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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) seriously affects elderly patients' quality of life, and new repair materials are urgently needed. To solve this problem, we synthesized methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) hydrogels and incorporated photothermally active Prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) to synthesize PBNP@GelMA. Then, MSCs were encapsulated in the PBNP@GelMA and exposed to a 1.

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Introduction And Hypothesis: The objective was to explore the current practice of using animal models for female pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).

Methods: By applying PFD and animal models as the keywords, we made a computerized search using PubMed, Ovid-Medline and Ovid-Embase from 2000 to 2022. The publications on the construction and application of animal models for PFD were included, and the results are presented in narrative text.

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  • A study investigated sleep disorders among miners working in deep underground environments, comparing them with local ground volunteers to understand potential metabolic differences related to sleep quality.
  • Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to assess sleep status, 27 miners and 12 control participants were analyzed through LC-MS metabolomics to identify differences in their metabolic pathways.
  • The results showed 316 unique metabolites in the deep versus ground comparison, and significant metabolic changes linked to sleep quality, highlighting how the underground environment may affect amino acid metabolism and sleep regulation.
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  • * After analyzing aged rats, researchers found that both the ability to differentiate into bone-forming cells and the functional activity of osteogenic cells are diminished, while fat cell formation increases.
  • * Low magnitude vibration (LMV) treatment has been effective in reducing senescence in osteogenic cells and promoting bone formation, suggesting it could be a potential therapeutic approach to combat osteoporosis in older adults.
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Objective: Surgery is required by many obese women with pelvic organ prolapse, and sacrocolpopexy is considered to be an effective method to correct apical prolapse. However, to the authors' knowledge, epidemiological studies have not been summarized formally.

Study Design: A systematic literature search of Pubmed, Medline (Ovid) and Embase databases was undertaken for articles written in English.

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  • This study explored how low-magnitude vibration affects bone formation (osteogenesis) in osteoblasts from ovariectomized rats with osteoporosis, focusing on the role of estrogen receptor α (ERα).
  • The researchers found that applying a specific vibration frequency (45 Hz) increased the expression of osteogenic markers and helped ERα move into the cell nucleus, which is essential for bone health.
  • Additionally, when ERα was inhibited, the positive effects of vibration on osteogenesis were diminished, highlighting the potential of low-magnitude vibration as a treatment for improving bone health in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common symptom of pelvic floor disorders which is characterized by the descent of the uterus, bladder or bowel from their normal anatomical position towards or through the vagina. Among the older population, the incidence of POP increases with age. It is becoming necessary to recognize that POP is a degenerative disease that is correlated with age.

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  • * 20-month-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were categorized into three groups: an LMV group that received vibrations, a static group with no vibrations, and a young control group (6 months old), with observations revealing lower bone density and strength in the aged rats.
  • * High-throughput sequencing identified that miR-378a-3p was significantly lower in BMSCs from aged rats, and its upregulation through LMV was shown to enhance the expression of osteogenic
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  • Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), common among women, negatively impact quality of life and often require surgical intervention, but nearly 30% of patients need additional surgeries due to complications and recurring issues.
  • Stem cells show potential as a new treatment option for PFD because they can differentiate into various pelvic floor tissue types, aiding in regeneration, elasticity, and reducing inflammation.
  • Despite promising results from studies using autologous stem cells, complications like bladder stones and infections highlight the need for more research into stem cell therapies and alternative methods, aiming for safer and more effective PFD treatments in the future.
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Objective: To investigate the effect of three different cell culture mediums, DMEM-LG, α-MEM and DMEM/F12, on the growth of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) , and so that to screen out the most suitable medium for culturing the rat BMSCs.

Methods: BMSCS were isolated from the femur and tibia of SD rats by whole bone marrow differential adherence method. The isolated cells were then cultured with three culture mediums, DMEM-LG, α-MEM and DMEM/F12.

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Interleukin-8 (IL-8), as an inflammatory chemokine, has been previously shown to contribute to tumorigenesis in several malignancies including the ovarian cancer. However, little is known about how IL-8 promotes the metastasis and invasion of ovarian cancers cells. In this study, we found that IL-8 and its receptors CXCR1 and CXCR2 were up-regulated in advanced ovarian serous cancer tissues.

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Background: () is a Gram-negative pathogenic bacterium that causes chronic gastritis and other gastric diseases in humans. In Tibet, China, the infection of is an important risk factor that caused gastric cancer.

Methods: To understand the characteristics of this pathogen in Tibet, five strains of were isolated from three patients' oral cavity or stomach who had either a gastric ulcer or gastritis.

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Background: Interleukin-8 (IL-8) released from mechanosensitive cancer cells plays a key role in the inflammation and metastasis of solid carcinomas. In this study, we have explored IL-8 and its receptors signal transduction process of human ovarian cancer cells under conditions of FSS.

Methods: After the fluid shear stress was loaded, LightCycler™ system and quantitative sandwich ELISA were employed to assay the IL-8 mRNA expression and protein production, respectively.

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