Publications by authors named "Lei Wen"

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) is a heterogeneous malignant disease with high relapse and mortality rates. To characterise the multiomics features of T-ALL, we conducted integrative analyses using single-cell RNA, TCR and chromatin accessibility sequencing on pre- and post-treatment peripheral blood and bone marrow samples of the same patients. We found that there is transcriptional rewiring of gene regulatory networks in T-ALL cells.

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Background: Vertebral augmentation is the preferred treatment for Kümmell disease (KD), but there exists a risk of cement displacement resulting in severe back pain and exacerbation of kyphosis. The study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty (HPS-KP) for treating KD, effectively preventing postoperative bone cement displacement.

Methods: The prospective study included 50 KD patients with no neurological deficit detected during clinical and radiological evaluation who underwent HPS-KP ( = 25) and PKP ( = 25) surgeries.

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The electrocatalytic reduction of CO to multicarbon (C) products is of great importance but still faces challenges. The moderate oxidation state of Cu (Cu) plays a critical role in promoting the C-C coupling, thereby enhancing the Faraday efficiency (FE) for C products. However, Cu active species are unstable during the reaction.

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Background: Hepatic artery infusion (HAI) chemotherapy, particularly with floxuridine (FUDR), has previously shown effectiveness in improving recurrence-free survival (RFS) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). Nonetheless, its adjuvant use alongside modern systemic chemotherapy remains unevaluated.

Patients And Methods: The HARVEST trial is an open-label, randomized, controlled study conducted from May 2018 to August 2021.

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  • A new fluorescent probe was developed for detecting alkaline phosphatase (ALP) using a design that includes lanthanide ions and encapsulated ciprofloxacin for reference.
  • The probe emits fluorescence at two different wavelengths, with one signal representing the enzyme activity and the other serving as a stable reference due to protective encapsulation.
  • It effectively measures ALP levels from 0.1 to 20 U/L and has a low detection limit, successfully analyzing samples from fetal bovine serum and human serum.
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  • This study compared the outcomes of cementless versus cemented fixation in total knee arthroplasty, focusing on factors like infection rates, revision needs, operation time, and function scores.
  • It included 16 randomized controlled trials with 2,358 participants and found no significant differences in infection, loosening, or revision rates between the two methods.
  • However, cementless fixation showed better knee function scores in follow-ups under 5 years, while cemented fixation had better scores after 5 years, and cementless procedures required less operation time.
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Daratumumab and bortezomib, the first-line drugs for AL amyloidosis, typically yield a complete hematologic response (CHR) rate of nearly 60% when used in combinations. An early achievement of CHR is crucial in amyloidosis. We retrospectively evaluated the relationship between dFLC (the difference between free light chain) reduction by Day 7 in Cycle 1 (C1D7) and CHR, organ response, and survival in 48 newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis patients receiving daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone.

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Fused deposition molding (FDM) is a commonly used 3D printing method, and polylactic acid (PLA) has become one of the most important raw materials for this technology due to its excellent warping resistance. However, its mechanical properties are insufficient. Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) is characterized by high toughness and low rigidity, which can complement the performance of PLA.

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BiFeO (BFO) application in flexible wearable devices is garnering interest because of its unique ferroelectric and magnetic properties. However, the integration of high-quality BFO films onto flexible substrates presents significant technical challenges. Here, we successfully fabricated high-quality BFO films on mica substrates by using pulsed laser deposition, and report the fatigue characteristics of BFO films on flexible substrates for the first time.

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  • BCMA CAR T cell therapy has been approved to treat relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but long-term response effectiveness remains unclear.
  • The study examined a new therapy called CBG-002, designed to improve treatment outcomes in RRMM, with a focus on safety and efficacy through a phase I clinical trial involving 11 patients.
  • Results showed that CBG-002 was generally safe, with most patients experiencing mild side effects, and a significant overall response rate of 81.8%, indicating potential effectiveness for RRMM treatment, along with a median duration of response of 8.9 months.
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Single-phase BaMSiO (M = Yb, Er, Y, Ho) ceramics have been investigated for their crystal structures, microwave dielectric properties, flexural strength, and potential applications in dielectric antennas. Rietveld refinement and TEM analysis revealed that the BaMSiO ceramics exhibit a monoclinic structure (space groups: 2/). The ε of the BaMSiO ceramics was dominated by ionic polarizability and ρ.

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The layer-structured oxide cathode for sodium-ion batteries has attracted a widespread attention due to the unique redox properties and the anionic redox activity providing additional capacity. Nevertheless, such excessive oxygen redox reactions will lead to irreversible oxygen release, resulting in a rapid deterioration of the cycling stability. Herein, sulfur ion is successfully introduced to the O3-NaNiMnCuTiWO material through high-temperature quenching, thereby developing a novel NaS-modified O3/P2-NaNiMnCuTiWO composite with extended cycling life.

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The magnetic heating effect under alternating magnetic fields (AMFs) has recently gained attention in catalysis due to its potential to greatly boost catalytic activities by providing localized heating around magnetic nanoparticles. However, nanoparticles still suffer from low magnetic heating efficiency due to their low magnetic anisotropy and thermal fluctuation, which is a key barrier in the wide application of AMF-assisted catalysis. Herein, by introducing the pinning effect of ferromagnetic/antiferromagnetic (FM/AFM) coupling, NiO/NiOOH (AFM/FM) core-shell nanoparticles exhibit significantly enhanced oxygen evolution reaction activity and resistance to thermal fluctuations under AMF, compared to NiOOH nanoparticles.

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Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a frequent complication of joint trauma or surgery, commonly occurring after hip replacements, acetabular or other joint injuries, or surgeries. Indomethacin has long been used to prevent HO and is considered the first-line therapy. However, its effectiveness and necessity for HO prevention are still debated due to mixed evidence about its efficacy and potential side effects.

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There are only eight approved small molecule antiviral drugs for treating COVID-19. Among them, four are nucleotide analogues (remdesivir, JT001, molnupiravir, and azvudine), while the other four are protease inhibitors (nirmatrelvir, ensitrelvir, leritrelvir, and simnotrelvir-ritonavir). Antiviral resistance, unfavourable drug‒drug interaction, and toxicity have been reported in previous studies.

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  • * Next-generation sequencing identified a mutation that was most prevalent in the patients, leading to significantly shorter overall survival compared to those without the mutation.
  • * A co-alteration of multiple gene mutations was found to worsen clinical outcomes, emphasizing that certain genetic profiles could help predict survival in NSCLC-BM patients.
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  • Lipid-lowering drugs like statins and PCSK9 inhibitors have well-established effects on lowering cholesterol, but their impact on sarcopenia risk is still unclear, with mixed findings in studies.
  • A Mendelian randomization study was conducted to explore the causal link between these drugs and sarcopenia using genetic data, employing robust statistical techniques for analysis.
  • The results indicated that certain lipid-lowering drugs, particularly those targeting PCSK9, were associated with decreased lean muscle mass, suggesting a potential adverse effect on muscle health despite their primary role in managing cholesterol.
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An intelligent pH response indicator film is an easy-to-use device for the real-time monitoring of meat freshness during transport and storage. Therefore, a novel pH-sensitive anthocyanin indicator film composed of polyvinyl alcohol-blueberry anthocyanin (BA)-2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan (HACC) called PAH-2.0 with 1.

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Transfer RNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) refer to a newly established family of non-coding RNAs that regulate a diverse set of biological processes. However, the function of tsRNAs in skin photoaging remains unclear. This research aims to investigate the potential correlation between tsRNAs and skin photoaging.

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In this paper, we present a study on the direct growth of Hg0.7Cd0.3Te thin films on layered transparent van der Waals mica (001) substrates through weak interface interaction through molecular beam epitaxy.

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This study examines the connection between the income of Chinese residents and the expansion of restaurant chains from 2005 to 2021. It employs multiple methodologies, such as an evaluation index system, the entropy value method, and the coupled coordination degree model. There are sixteen indicators divided into two groups: residents' income and expenditures, and restaurant chain expansion.

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As an upright tree with multifunctional economic application, is an excellent choice in modern forestry from Lauraceae. The growth characteristics is of great significance for its molecular breeding and improvement. However, there still lack the information of WUSCHEL-related homeobox () and Auxin response factor () gene family, which were reported as specific transcription factors in plant growth as well as auxin signaling.

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Adult neurogenesis in the subventricular zone (SVZ) is essential for maintaining neural homeostasis, and its dysregulation contributes to anosmia and delayed tissue healing in neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite intricate regulatory networks identified in SVZ neurogenesis, the molecular mechanisms dynamically maintaining neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs) in response to physiological and pathological stimuli remain incompletely elucidated. We generated an RNA binding motif protein 24 (Rbm24) knockout model to investigate its impact on adult neurogenesis in the SVZ, employing immunofluorescence, immunoblot, electrophysiology, RNA-sequencing, and experiments.

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  • The van der Waals semiconductor BiOSeCl is notable for its low lattice thermal conductivity, making it a potential candidate for energy conversion applications.
  • Researchers used first-principles calculations and Boltzmann transport theory to predict its thermoelectric properties, factoring in electron-phonon interactions to determine carrier relaxation time.
  • The study found a maximum n-type thermoelectric value of 3.1 at 1100 K, attributed to a higher Seebeck coefficient from a multivalley band structure and increased electrical conductivity from strong intralayer bonds, with promising equal p-type and n-type properties in certain temperature ranges.
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