Publications by authors named "Junjie Fan"

Background: Cytoreductive radical prostatectomy (cRP) has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for low-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), but the best candidates for cRP are still unknown. This study aims to explore the potential value of F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT-derived quantitative volumetric tumor parameters in cRP treatment selection among patients with low-volume mHSPC.

Methods: A total of 122 patients with primary low-volume mHSPC who underwent F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT followed by systemic therapy alone or plus cRP were included.

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Exploring novel synthesis strategies for magnetic beads to extract nucleic acids is of great significance in the field of diagnostics. In the present research, monodisperse magnetic mesoporous silica beads were synthesized the thermolysis reaction of Fe(acac) by using large-pore dendritic silica colloids as templates, and were further functionalized with a highly pH-sensitive histidine-glutamate co-oligopeptide for deoxyribonucleic acid extraction. The large-pore dendritic silica colloid scaffolds were utilized for high-density incorporation of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles within the vertical channels.

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Purpose: To develop a deep learning (DL) model based on primary tumor tissue to predict the lymph node metastasis (LNM) status of muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), while validating the prognostic value of the predicted aiN score in MIBC patients.

Methods: A total of 323 patients from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) were used as the training and internal validation set, with image features extracted using a visual encoder called UNI. We investigated the ability to predict LNM status while assessing the prognostic value of aiN score.

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Enhancing heavy oil recovery is crucial to ensuring stable crude oil production. The development of stimulus-responsive Janus Pickering emulsifiers tailored for a reservoir environment has garnered significant attention in the field of reservoir production, emerging as a promising alternative to traditional surfactants. In this study, silica-based Janus nanosheets with temperature-responsive properties (OH-SiO-PSBMA JNs) are synthesized using sol-gel process and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) method.

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The presence of polystyrene plastics in the human testis has raised concerns, yet their biological activity remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to investigate the biological effects and potential regulatory genes of polystyrene nanoplastics on spermatocyte line, GC-2spd(ts). After a 24-h exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics, the results indicated cell membrane disruption, impairment of mitochondrial membrane potential, increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and induced DNA damage.

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The prognostic value of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) kinetics in primary high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) patients treated with novel hormonal therapy agents is still unclear. Here, we retrospectively reviewed the data of 102 patients with primary high-volume mHSPC who received novel hormonal therapy agents. The median follow-up was 32.

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  • Super enhancers (SEs) are essential for cell identity and can activate oncogenes in cancer, particularly in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL).
  • A new SE has been found in T-ALL that regulates the gene IRF2BP2, influenced by key transcription factors like ERG and ELF1.
  • While IRF2BP2 does not significantly affect normal T cell development, it is vital for T-ALL cell growth and survival, implicating it as a potential target for treatment options.
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  • The study investigates the effects of screw internal fixation on healing and alignment in patients with posterior malleolar fractures involving less than 25% of the articular surface.
  • A total of 120 patients were divided into two groups: one receiving non-internal fixation and the other undergoing screw internal fixation, and their recovery was compared.
  • Results showed that those with screw internal fixation had better pain scores and improved plantar pressure balance at 12 months post-operation compared to the non-fixation group.
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Background: Tumor mutation burden (TMB) and VHL mutation play a crucial role in the management of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), such as guiding adjuvant chemotherapy and improving clinical outcomes. However, the time-consuming and expensive high-throughput sequencing methods severely limit their clinical applicability. Predicting intratumoral heterogeneity poses significant challenges in biology and clinical settings.

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Caffeine, a controversial substance, was once known to be addictive and harmful. In recent years, new effects of caffeine on the human body have been confirmed. Recent research over the past few decades has shown the potential of caffeine in treating pancreas-related diseases.

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Background: Despite the use of targeted therapeutic approaches, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is still associated with a high incidence of complications and a poor prognosis. Indisulam (also known as E7070), a newly identified molecular glue compound, has demonstrated increased therapeutic efficacy in several types of cancer through the rapid degradation of RBM39. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of indisulam in T-ALL, elucidate its underlying mechanisms and explore the role of the RBM39 gene.

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The surface characteristics of stimuli-responsive Pickering emulsifiers can be modified by external environmental triggers, making them highly versatile in various applications. In this study, we report three novel organic-inorganic composite structure emulsifiers. These emulsifiers were designed with a core of magnetic FeO particles, surrounded by a protective silica layer, and coated on the exterior with three distinct types of modified chitosan (CS).

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Background: Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is the most common bleeding disorder in children. There are approximately 20% pediatric ITP patients respond poor to corticosteroids as first-line treatment. Recently thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) have been used to treat refractory ITP and have achieved certain therapeutic effects.

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Excessive transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) secreted by activated hepatic stellate cells (aHSCs) aggravates liver fibrosis via over-activation of TGF-β1-mediated signaling pathways in a TGF-β type I receptor (TβRI) dependent manner. TβRI with the C-terminal valine truncated (RIPΔ), as a novel TβRI-mimicking peptide, is an appealing anti-fibrotic candidate by competitive binding of TGF-β1 to block TGF-β1 signal transduction. Platelet-derived growth factor receptor β (PDGFβR) is highly expressed on the surface of aHSCs in liver fibrosis.

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Background: The risk factors for hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) in children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are unclear. Therefore, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the risk factors for HC in children undergoing HSCT.

Methods: We performed this meta-analysis by retrieving studies from PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library up to October 10, 2023, and analyzing those that met the inclusion criteria.

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The emulsions prepared with most currently reported emulsifiers are stable only at room temperature and are susceptible to demulsification at higher temperatures. This thermal instability prevents their use in high-temperature and high-salt environments encountered oilfield extraction. To address this issue, in this study, two temperature-responsive emulsifiers, PSBMA and CS-PSBMA, were synthesized.

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Intestinal barrier dysfunction usually occurred in acute pancreatitis (AP) but the mechanism remains unclear. In this study, RNA sequencing of ileum in L-arginine-induced AP mice demonstrated that phosphoenolpyruvate kinase 1 (Pck1) was significantly up-regulated. Increased Pck1 expression in intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) was further validated in ileum of AP mice and duodenum of AP patients.

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  • * This study identifies a new harmful effect of 20 nm synthetic polystyrene nanoparticles that cause necroptosis in macrophages, which disrupts their function and leads to increased toxicity in liver cells (hepatocytes).
  • * The results indicate that exposure to these nanoparticles can promote liver injury in mice, but this damage can be reduced by using a necroptosis inhibitor or reducing macrophage levels prior to exposure.
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  • - Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is a rare inherited condition characterized by prolonged bleeding, low platelet counts, and larger than normal platelets, typically inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
  • - A patient was mistakenly diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) for over six years before genetic analysis confirmed BSS, revealing significant mutations affecting platelet function and low expression of GP1b.
  • - This case report introduces two new gene mutation sites linked to BSS, contributing valuable information to the existing mutation database and enhancing understanding of the genetic diversity of the disorder.
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Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a promising therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) via rectifying gut microbiota. The aim of this study was to identify a mechanism of how specific bacteria-associated immune response contributes to alleviated colitis. Forty donors were divided into high () and low () groups according to the diversity and the abundance of and by 16S rRNA sequencing.

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High-risk localized prostate cancer (PCa) has the potential of recurrence and progression to a lethal phenotype, and neoadjuvant therapy followed by radical prostatectomy (RP) may be an option for these patients. Docetaxel has been recently shown to be an effective chemotherapeutic agent for high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive PCa and metastatic castration-resistant PCa, and these increased efficacy create the impetus to assess the potential role of preoperative docetaxel in high-risk localized PCa. In this mini-review, we found that neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy (NCHT) may be an effective neoadjuvant regimen to improve oncological outcome of high-risk PCa.

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignancy in men. However, the molecular mechanism of its pathogenesis has not yet been elucidated. In this study, we demonstrated that CYLD, a novel deubiquitinating enzyme, impeded PCa development and progression via tumor suppression.

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Studies have shown that the Mitochondrial Transcription Termination Factor 3 (MTERF3) negatively regulates mitochondrial gene expression and energy metabolism, and plays a significant role in many cancer types. Nevertheless, the expression and prognostic role of MTERF3 in patients with thyroid carcinoma (THCA) is still unclear. Thus, we investigated the expression, clinicopathological significance, and prognostic value of MTERF3 in THCA.

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Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II (CDA II) refers to a group of extremely rare heterozygous disorders characterized by ineffective erythropoiesis and morphological abnormalities of erythrocytes and bone marrow erythroblasts. Six types of CDA with differing heterogenous genetic mutations have been identified to date. Due to the genetic and clinical heterogeneity of CDA, accurate diagnosis can be very challenging, especially with the clinical overlap observed between CDA and other dyserythropoietic diseases.

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