Publications by authors named "Juan Nie"

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Due to the poor therapeutic efficacy of CRC treatments and poor prognosis of the disease, effective treatment strategies are urgently needed. As long-term proteotoxic stress is a major cause of cell death, agents that induce proteotoxic stress offer a promising strategy for cancer intervention.

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  • Understanding how the arrangement of adhesive ligands affects cell behavior is key for biomaterial design.
  • This study examines the effect of different RGD ligand spacings (30 nm vs. 150 nm) on human mesenchymal stromal cells using specialized hydrogels.
  • Results showed that smaller spacings encouraged larger cell spreading, while larger spacings led to elongated shapes, with the αβ integrin being crucial in mediating these changes.
  • These findings enhance our knowledge of cell-material interactions and can inform the design of biomaterials for better tissue engineering outcomes.
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  • * Researchers are studying how snails' energy processes change when they face infections, drugs, and environmental changes to find new ways to manage them.
  • * The review suggests that targeting specific pathways and enzymes in snails could help create better, low-toxicity treatments that fight both the snails and the parasites they carry.
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Background: Dexmedetomidine and midazolam are commonly used sedatives in children. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the safety and effectiveness of sedation provided by dexmedetomidine combined with midazolam versus other sedatives including chloral hydrate, midazolam and other sedatives in pediatric sedation.

Methods: The Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases, and Clinicaltrials.

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  • The study focused on how cryoablation and PD-1 blockade treatments impact liver metastatic melanoma patients, looking at their tumor characteristics and overall survival rates.
  • A retrospective analysis of 45 patients revealed a 3-month response rate of 26.7%, with better outcomes seen in those with smaller tumor sizes and lower LDH levels before treatment.
  • Key findings indicated that patients with intrahepatic tumors sized 15-45 mm and ablated lesions ≤30 mm experienced significantly higher response rates and longer survival times, highlighting the importance of lesion size in treatment efficacy.
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Background: GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) reduce glucagon and glycogen secretion, inhibit appetite and slow gastric empties and have recently been approved to treat obesity.

Objective: To explore the safety and efficacy of GLP-1RAs in the treatment of obesity and clarify the optimal GLP-1RAs treatment regimen.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for English randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on GLP-1RAs in the treatment and management of obesity published before July 18, 2023.

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Background: Moderate to deep sedation is required for dental treatment of children with dental anxiety. Midazolam is the most commonly used sedative, whereas intranasal dexmedetomidine is increasingly used in pediatric sedation.

Objective: The aim of this trial was to compare the sedative efficacy of oral midazolam alone with that of intranasal dexmedetomidine plus oral midazolam during dental treatment of children with dental anxiety.

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The collapse of houses represents a prominent hazard associated with floods, mudslides, and other disastrous events resulting from extreme rainfall. Nevertheless, previous research in this area has been insufficiently dedicated to comprehending the factors that specifically contribute to house collapse triggered by extreme rainfall. This study endeavors to address this knowledge gap by proposing a hypothesis that the occurrence of house collapse, induced by extreme rainfall, demonstrates spatial heterogeneity and is subject to the interactive impacts of various factors.

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The effect of Tujia medicine Berberidis Radix on endogenous metabolites in the serum and feces of mice with ulcerative colitis(UC) induced by dextran sulfate sodium(DSS) was analyzed by metabolomics technology to explore the metabolic pathway and underlying mechanism of Berberidis Radix in the intervention of UC. The UC model was induced in mice by DSS. Body weight, disease activity index(DAI), and colon length were recorded.

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Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a common chronic metabolic disease that can cause renal failure and even death in severe cases. Berberine (BBR) is an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from Phellodendri Cortex with strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effects of berberine (BBR) against uric acid (UA)-induced HK-2 cells and unravel their regulatory potential mechanisms.

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The paper aimed to explore the relationship between nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), antioxidant enzymes and the metabolism of umbilical cord endothelial cells in the placenta of patients with gestational diabetes (GDM). A total of 200 pregnant women who underwent an obstetric examination at the Municipal Maternity and Child Health Hospital from March 2018 to December 2019 were selected, with an average age of 30.91±3.

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In recent years, as the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has increased, so too has the number of periodontal tissue problems, particularly regarding the impact on periodontal tissue of receiving orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment improves the occlusion and appearance of teeth by moving the teeth appropriately. These movements have a significant impact on the interactions between the teeth and periodontal tissues.

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Background: To inform policy and implementation that can enhance prevention and improve tuberculosis (TB) care cascade outcomes, this review aimed to summarize the impact of various interventions on care cascade outcomes for active TB.

Methods And Findings: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we retrieved English articles with comparator arms (like randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and before and after intervention studies) that evaluated TB interventions published from January 1970 to September 30, 2022, from Embase, CINAHL, PubMed, and the Cochrane library. Commentaries, qualitative studies, conference abstracts, studies without standard of care comparator arms, and studies that did not report quantitative results for TB care cascade outcomes were excluded.

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Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory disease, is widely thought to be associated with colonic barrier damage and inflammatory response. With the destruction of the colonic barrier, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) enters the liver through the portal vein and causes liver injury. Liver injury in turn exacerbates UC to form a vicious cycle, so the treatment of liver injury cannot be ignored.

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Acute lung injury (ALI), hallmarked with alveolar epithelial barrier impairment and pulmonary edema induced by acute inflammation, presents a severe health burden to the public, due to the limited available interventions. Oxyberberine (OBB), having improved anti-inflammatory activity and safety, is a representative component with various activities derived from berberine, whereas its role against ALI with alveolar epithelial barrier injury remains uncertain. To investigate the influence and underlying mechanisms of OBB on ALI, we induced acute inflammation in mice and A549 cells by using lipopolysaccharide (LPS).

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Typhoon disasters have caused casualties, property loss, and other negative impacts to social and economic development. Vulnerability is an important component of typhoon risk. However, little is known about the contributions of vulnerability factors and their interaction effects on typhoon-induced losses at a fine scale.

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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the variation in the interval between the onset of symptoms and clinical presentation, and its associated factors among symptomatic individuals with gonorrhoea.

Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 June and 30 July 2017.

Setting: 129 sexually transmitted disease clinics from 21 cities of Guangdong, China.

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  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious lung disease with no effective treatments, but compounds from Chrysanthemum indicum Linné (CI) may offer a therapeutic option due to their antioxidant and lung-protective properties.
  • In a study involving male rats and cell models, CI was shown to significantly inhibit the proliferation of lung cells and reverse negative effects caused by bleomycin (BLM) and Wnt-1, which are associated with fibrosis.
  • The research suggests that CI could potentially treat IPF by modulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and improving the expression of key proteins related to lung tissue health.
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is a complicated and severe lung disease, which is often characterized by acute inflammation. Poliumoside (POL), acteoside (ACT) and forsythiaside B (FTB) are phenylethanoid glycosides (PGs) with strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, which are extracted from (CK). The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of POL, ACT, and FTB against TNF-α-induced damage using an ALI cell model and explore their potential mechanisms.

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Background: Typhoons greatly threaten human life and property, especially in China. Therefore, it is important to make effective policy decisions to minimize losses associated with typhoons.

Methods: In this study, the GeoDetector method was used to quantify the determinant powers of natural and socioeconomic factors, and their interactions, on the population casualty rate of super typhoon Lekima.

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MicroRNA (miR)‑29b is a key tumor regulator. It can inhibit tumor cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, suppress tumor invasion and migration, thus delaying tumor progression. Our previous studies revealed an increased level of miR‑29b in hepatoma 22 (H22) cells in ascites tumor‑bearing mice.

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Brucea javanica oil (BJO), one of the main products of Brucea javanica, has been widely used in treating different kinds of malignant tumors. Quassinoids are the major category of anticancer phytochemicals of B. javanica.

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  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious lung disease that gets worse over time and currently has no cure.
  • Polydatin is a natural substance that might help because it reduces inflammation and protects cells from damage.
  • In a study, polydatin was tested on cells and rats with IPF, showing it can help improve lung health by lowering harmful proteins and improving cell function.
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Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) bear a high burden of syphilis infection. Expanding syphilis testing to improve timely diagnosis and treatment is critical to improve syphilis control. However, syphilis testing rates remain low among MSM, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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  • Patchouli alcohol (PA) is an important part of patchouli oil and shows potential to help with depression.
  • In tests, PA improved mood and behavior in rats that were stressed, suggesting it has antidepressant effects.
  • The study found that these effects work by activating a certain pathway in the brain, which helps repair brain connections and manage stress, making PA a good candidate for future depression treatments.
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