Publications by authors named "Juan Shi"

In order to provide some references for vein approach selection in adrenal vein sampling (AVS), this retrospective study analyzed 325 cases of primary aldosteronism (PA) patients who underwent AVS via the upper extremity vein approach, comparing the differences in complications and visual analogue scale (VAS) scores through median cubital vein (MCV), basilic vein (BV), and cephalic vein (CV). The results indicated no significant difference in the incidence of venous spasm (right MCV vs. right BV vs.

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Biological invasions pose significant threats to ecological and economic stability, with invasive pests like the Asian longhorned beetle ( Motschulsky, ALB) causing substantial damage to forest ecosystems. Effective pest management relies on comprehensive knowledge of the insect's biology and invasion history. This study uses genomics to address these knowledge gaps and inform existing biosurveillance frameworks.

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Brucellosis and Tuberculosis, both of which are contagious diseases, have presented significant challenges to global public health security in recent years. Delayed treatment can exacerbate the conditions, jeopardizing patient lives. Currently, no vaccine has been approved to prevent these two diseases simultaneously.

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The tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have emerged as a promising class of novel anticancer drugs, achieving significant success in clinical applications. However, the risk of autoimmune diseases associated with these drugs has raised widespread concerns. In this review, TKI-induced autoimmune diseases are reviewed in order to understand this complex phenomenon through clinical research and molecular mechanism exploration.

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Introduction: Due to its role in absorption and metabolism, the kidney is an important target for drug toxicity. Drug-induced nephrotoxicity (DIN) presents a significant challenge in clinical practice and drug development. Conventional methods for assessing nephrotoxicity have limitations, highlighting the need for innovative approaches.

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  • Current treatments for echinococcosis, a type of infection, aren't good enough, but a new type of vaccine called a Multi-epitope Vaccine (MEV) shows promise for protection against this disease.
  • The study identified important parts of proteins from the disease-causing organism and tested how well the vaccine works using different scientific methods.
  • They found that MEV could help boost the immune response in mice, making them better at fighting off the infection and preventing growth of harmful cysts, indicating it could be a good option for prevention in humans.
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Tuberculosis(TB) of the Central nervous system (CNS) is a rare and highly destructive disease. The emergence of drug resistance has increased treatment difficulty, leaving the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine as the only licensed preventative immunization available. This study focused on identifying the epitopes of PknD (Rv0931c) and Rv0986 from Mycobacterium tuberculosis(Mtb) strain H37Rv using an in silico method.

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Background: Cytokine network disturbances in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) have been reported in many studies. However, their functions in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and interstitial lung disease (pSS-ILD) is controversial. In this study, we aim to investigate the associations of immunological characteristics and cytokine profiles with pSS-ILD pathogenesis and explore their predictive values for pSS progression.

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Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella, which is difficult to eliminate by conventional drugs. Therefore, a novel multi-epitope vaccine (MEV) was designed to prevent human Brucella infection. Based on the method of "reverse vaccinology", cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes (CTLEs), helper T lymphocyte epitopes (HTLEs), linear B-cell epitopes (LBEs) and conformational B-cell epitopes (CBEs) of four Brucella proteins (VirB9, VirB10, Omp 19 and Omp 25) were obtained.

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The formation of oligomeric hydrogen peroxide triggered by Criegee intermediate maybe contributes significantly to the formation and growth of secondary organic aerosol (SOA). However, to date, the reactivity of C2 Criegee intermediates (CHCHOO) in areas contaminated with acidic gas remains poorly understood. Herein, high-level quantum chemical calculations and Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics (BOMD) simulations are used to explore the reaction of CHCHOO and HSO both in the gas phase and at the air-water interface.

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The paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus (PVH) is an important neuroendocrine center involved in pain regulation, but the nociceptive afferent routes for the nucleus are still unclear. We examined the profile of PVH receiving injurious information by a combination of retrograde tracing with Fluoro-Gold (FG) and FOS expression induced by formalin stimuli. The result showed that formalin injection induced significantly increased expression of FOS in the PVH, among which oxytocin containing neurons are one neuronal phenotype.

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Brucellosis is a chronic infectious disease that is zoonotic in nature. Brucella can infect humans through interactions with livestock, primarily via the digestive tract, respiratory tract, and oral cavity. This bacterium has the potential to be utilized as a biological weapon and is classified as a Category B pathogen by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by , presents a significant threat to both animal and human health. In animals, the disease can lead to infertility, miscarriage, and high fever, while in humans, symptoms may include recurrent fever, fatigue, sweating, hepatosplenomegaly, and joint and muscle pain following infection. Treatment often involves long-term antibiotic therapy, placing a substantial psychological and financial burden on patients.

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Optically-controlled phase change materials, which are prepared by introducing molecular photoswitches into traditional phase change materials (PCMs), can convert and store solar energy into photochemical enthalpy and phase change enthalpy. However, the thermophysical properties of optically controlled PCMs, which are crucial in the practical, are rarely paid attention to. 4-(phenyldiazenyl)phenyl decanoate (Azo-A-10) is experimentally prepared as an optically-controlled PCMs, whose energy storage density is 210.

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  • Pine wilt disease (PWD) is a significant pest affecting pine trees in Asia and Europe, and its spread in China requires evaluation to control its transmission routes.
  • A MaxEnt model was used to predict the geographical distribution and potential spread of the disease and its insect vectors (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Monochamus alternatus, and M. saltuarius) in China, highlighting areas of future concern.
  • This study is the first of its kind in China to explore the diffusion of PWD through insect vectors, offering crucial insights for developing management strategies against the disease.
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  • Although the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has many mutations, the backbone of its spike protein remains largely the same, providing a stable target for vaccine design.
  • Researchers created several subunit vaccines using this stable backbone along with various receptor-binding domains from different SARS-CoV-2 variants to test their immune response capabilities.
  • The S-6P-Delta-RBD vaccine showed strong effectiveness, generating broad neutralizing antibodies and offering complete protection against severe outcomes from Delta and Omicron infections in mice, indicating its potential as a universal COVID-19 vaccine.
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  • This study aims to investigate the link between subchorionic hemorrhage (SCH) during the first trimester and maternal and neonatal outcomes in women who became pregnant through assisted reproductive technology (ART).
  • Using databases like PubMed and Embase, researchers focused on studies involving singleton pregnancies, comparing outcomes between women with and without SCH.
  • The analysis of nine cohort studies concluded that women with early pregnancy SCH had similar risks for preterm birth, low birth weight, and overall outcomes compared to those without SCH, suggesting SCH may not significantly affect maternal and neonatal health in this specific group.
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  • Research indicates that gut microbiota plays a significant role in obesity, but the specific microbes involved and their mechanisms are not yet fully understood.
  • A study with 631 obese individuals and 374 normal-weight controls identified a cluster of microbes dominated by Megamonas, which is more prevalent in the obese population.
  • The presence of Megamonas rupellensis is linked to increased lipid absorption and obesity, suggesting that targeting this microbe and its ability to degrade myo-inositol could lead to new obesity management strategies.
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To understand the status of sedentary behaviour in elderly patients after total knee arthroplasty and analyse its influencing factors so as to provide a reference for developing targeted interventions. Conveniently selected elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (> 6 months) in a tertiary hospital in Jiangsu Province were investigated using a general information questionnaire, the Charlson Comorbidity Index, patients' self-reported sedentary behaviour information, the WOMAC Score, The Groningen Orthopaedic Social Support Scale, and Lee's Fatigue. The median daily sedentary time was 5.

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  • * A meta-analysis of 16 studies found that TWP improves outcomes in patients with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), type 2 diabetic kidney disease (DKD), and severe Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN), with results comparable to glucocorticoids and valsartan.
  • * The addition of TWP led to improved remission rates and reduced urine protein levels without significantly increasing adverse reactions, suggesting it may be a safe therapeutic option for these conditions.
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A precise evaluation of the risk of establishing insect pests is essential for national plant protection organizations. This accuracy is crucial in negotiating international trade agreements for forestry-related commodities, which have the potential to carry pests and lead to unintended introductions in the importing countries. In our study, we employed both mechanistic and correlative niche models to assess and map the global patterns of potential establishment for under current and future climates.

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Mesosulfuron-methyl, an inhibitor of acetolactate synthase (ALS), has been extensively used in wheats. However, it can damage wheat () and even lead to crop death. Herbicide safeners selectively shield crops from such damage without compromising weed control.

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