Publications by authors named "Li Yusheng"

Parkinson's disease (PD) and insomnia are prevalent neurological disorders, with emerging evidence implicating tryptophan (TRP) metabolism in their pathogenesis. However, the precise mechanisms by which TRP metabolism contributes to these conditions remain insufficiently elucidated. This study explores shared tryptophan metabolism-related genes (TMRGs) and molecular mechanisms underlying PD and insomnia, aiming to provide insights into their shared pathogenesis.

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Soil salinity is represent a significant environmental stressor that profoundly impairs crop productivity by disrupting plant physiological functions. To mitigate this issue, the combined application of biochar and nanoparticles has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance plant salt tolerance. However, the long-term residual effects of this approach on cereal crops remain unclear.

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Previous observational studies have suggested at a potential link between migraine, particularly migraine with aura, and the susceptibility to early-onset ischemic stroke. We aimed to investigate the causal effects of genetically determined migraine and its subtypes on the risk of early-onset ischemic stroke using the two-sample Mendelian randomization method. Genetic instrumental variables associated with migraine and its subtypes were acquired from two sources with the largest sample sizes available.

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Background: Physical therapy (PT) is widely employed in osteoarthritis (OA). This study aimed to explore the research development of PT for OA and to identify the emerging treatment, and verify its efficacy.

Materials And Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to conduct the bibliometric analysis.

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Iron (hydro)oxides are commonly used to enhance anaerobic digestion due to their cost-effectiveness and versatility. However, the influence of crystalline structure on digestion performance is often overlooked despite their unique characteristics. In this study, we investigated how different crystalline forms of FeOOH affect substrate utilization, sludge activity, and the microbiomes in up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors.

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As the global population ages, the incidence of age-related musculoskeletal diseases continues to increase, driven by numerous complex and poorly understood factors. WNT-1 inducible secreted protein 1 (WISP-1), a secreted matrix protein, plays a critical role in the growth and development of the musculoskeletal system, including chondrogenesis, osteogenesis, and myogenesis. Numerous in vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated that WISP-1 is significantly upregulated in age-related musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia, suggesting its involvement in the pathogenesis of these diseases.

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  • Quantitative molecular imaging using PET is vital for understanding brain disorders, and the newly developed NeuroEXPLORER system enhances imaging quality with improved spatial resolution and sensitivity.
  • The study assessed the NeuroEXPLORER's quantitative precision and accuracy using various phantom and human data, focusing on critical imaging conditions for dynamic neuroimaging.
  • Results indicated that the NeuroEXPLORER maintained high accuracy in quantifying brain activity and showed minimal biases, making it suitable for short-frame reconstructions in neuroimaging studies.
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Frozen shoulder (FS), also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes contraction and stiffness of the shoulder joint capsule. The main symptoms are persistent shoulder pain and a limited range of motion in all directions. These symptoms and poor prognosis affect people's physical health and quality of life.

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  • The study investigates the effectiveness of two surgical techniques for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) in patients with patellar dislocation, comparing non-absorbable sutures (FiberWire) and semitendinosus tendon grafts.
  • It's a randomized controlled trial involving 30 participants, divided into two groups, with assessments for pain, knee function, and quality of life at multiple time points post-surgery.
  • The trial has ethical approval and intends to publish its findings in peer-reviewed journals, aiming to contribute to better surgical practices in orthopedics.
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Dysfunction of the alveolar endothelial barrier plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of septic acute lung injury (ALI). orexin B is a neuropeptide derived from orexin neurons in the lateral hypothalamus and has multiple biological functions. However, the physiological function of orexin B in sepsis is less reported.

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  • Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a neurological disorder in older adults characterized by amyloid-β deposits in blood vessels, and sleep deprivation has been shown to worsen memory deficits associated with this condition.
  • A recent study found that chronic sleep deprivation in APP/PS1 mice increased levels of lysine specific demethylase 6B (KDM6B), which is linked to neuronal injury and inflammation, and led to more severe vascular damage.
  • Knockdown of KDM6B in these models mitigated the negative effects of sleep deprivation, suggesting it plays a crucial role in CAA progression and could be a potential therapeutic target for treatment.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of differentially expressed miR-8485 on chondrocyte inflammation in osteoarthritis (OA) and its underlying pathological mechanisms. MiR-8485, which was downregulated in OA, was identified by microarray analysis, and was also found to be decreased in IL-1β-induced C28/I2 cells. miR-8485 down-regulation or IL-1β treated of C28/I2 cells induces a decrease in cellular activity, an increase in apoptosis, an elevation in Cleaved caspase-3, MMP13, and ADAMTS5 protein levels, a decrease in Collagen II and Aggrecan levels, and an increase in the levels of pro-inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-6.

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Chondrosarcoma is 1 of the most common malignant bone tumors, with dedicated research being conducted by scientists worldwide. The purpose of this study was to guide researchers in identifying valuable scholars, institutions, and countries, provide recommendations for journal submissions, and explore research trends and hotspots in chondrosarcoma studies through literature analysis. Data for this study were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection website.

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Frozen shoulder (FS), characterized by pain and restricted mobility, remains a challenging condition with unclear optimal treatment. This study aims to investigate the development of FS research, identify hotspot treatments, and verify their efficacy. Analyzing 3139 FS-related publications from the Web of Science Core Collection revealed a significant rise in publications (R = 0.

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Degenerative musculoskeletal diseases are a class of diseases related to the gradual structural and functional deterioration of muscles, joints, and bones, including osteoarthritis (OA), osteoporosis (OP), sarcopenia (SP), and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). As the proportion of aging people around the world increases, degenerative musculoskeletal diseases not only have a multifaceted impact on patients, but also impose a huge burden on the medical industry in various countries. Therefore, it is crucial to find key regulatory factors and potential therapeutic targets.

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  • - An umbrella review assessed the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, comparing leukocyte-poor PRP and leukocyte-rich PRP.
  • - The review included 11 meta-analyses, finding leukocyte-poor PRP effective at reducing retear rates and alleviating pain, while it showed no improvement in some specific shoulder assessment scores compared to non-PRP treatments.
  • - Leukocyte-rich PRP improved the Simple Shoulder Test outcomes but did not differ from non-PRP treatments in other assessments; future research should focus on long-term effectiveness.
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Walking pace is a simple and functional form of exercise and a strong predictor of health, but little is known about its causal association with rheumatoid arthritis. This study aimed to investigate the causal effect of WP on the developing RA using Mendelian randomization analysis. The genetic variation associated with WP was selected as an instrumental variable from the latest genome-wide association studies.

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Objective: Our research explores how leisure-time sedentary behavior (SB) correlates with stroke risk. Additionally, we utilize the isotemporal substitution model (ISM) to examine how replacing brief durations of leisure-time SB with light physical activity (LPA), moderate physical activity (MPA), vigorous physical activity (VPA), and sleep might influence the risk of stroke.

Methods: This investigation tracked 478,198 participants from the UK Biobank.

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The operation of membrane-based reactors is inevitably challenged by fouling. The driving force in these reactors is not only critical for water passage through membranes but also significantly influences fouling, such as biocake formation. This study investigated the differences between biocakes formed under transmembrane pressure (TMP) and forward osmosis (FO) conditions, specifically focusing on their components, spatial structures, and microbial communities.

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Increasing soil and water salinity threatens global agriculture, particularly affecting rice. This study investigated the residual effects of microbial biochar and nitrogen fertilizer in mitigating salt stress in paddy soil and regulating the biochemical characteristics of rice plants. Two rice varieties, Shuang Liang You 138 (SLY138), a salt-tolerant, and Jing Liang You 534 (JLY534), a salt-sensitive, were grown under 0.

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Iron, an essential mineral in the body, is involved in numerous physiological processes, making the maintenance of iron homeostasis crucial for overall health. Both iron overload and deficiency can cause various disorders and human diseases. Ferroptosis, a form of cell death dependent on iron, is characterized by the extensive peroxidation of lipids.

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Background: Phase-amplitude coupling (PAC) between the phase of low-frequency signals and the amplitude of high-frequency activities plays many physiological roles and is involved in the pathological processed of various neurological disorders. However, how low-frequency and high-frequency neural oscillations or information synchronization activities change under chronic central hypoxia in OSA patients and whether these changes are closely associated with OSA remains largely unexplored. This study arm to elucidate the long-term consequences of OSA-related oxygen deprivation on central nervous system function.

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  • The BAD-study was a comprehensive analysis of branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related strokes in 476 patients across 20 hospitals in China, focusing on demographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects.
  • The study found that the majority of participants were middle-aged and male, with a higher occurrence of strokes linked to the lenticulostriate artery; 86.5% of patients had good outcomes by 90 days, despite 14.7% experiencing early neurological deterioration.
  • Key predictors of poor outcomes included higher stroke severity at admission and early deterioration, while extracranial artery stenosis was associated with better outcomes.
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  • The study investigates the impact of femoral tunnel positioning errors on the success of ACL reconstruction and introduces a new classification system for femoral tunnels to assist in revision surgeries.
  • A total of 150 patients with failed ACL reconstructions were analyzed, leading to the development of four femoral tunnel types based on specific imaging criteria and reliability assessments among different groups of doctors.
  • Results indicated that the classification system was effective, demonstrating high inter-observer and intra-observer reliability, with some patients showing improved knee function after surgical intervention.
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The NRF2 pathway is a metabolic- and redox-sensitive signaling axis in which the transcription factor controls the expression of a multitude of genes that enable cells to survive environmental stressors, such as oxidative stress, mainly by inducing the expression of cytoprotective genes. Basal NRF2 levels are maintained under normal physiological conditions, but when exposed to oxidative stress, cells activate the NRF2 pathway, which is crucial for supporting cell survival. Recently, the NRF2 pathway has been found to have novel functions in metabolic regulation and interplay with other signaling pathways, offering novel insights into the treatment of various diseases.

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