Publications by authors named "Maosheng Bai"

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease with high prevalence and incidence. Increasing reports has indicated that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are implicated in OA progression. Nevertheless, the roles and functions of most circRNAs in OA remain to be elucidated.

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Heel ulceration in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major clinical challenge, manifesting with a protracted and uncertain healing process. The prefer treatment of heel ulceration is still controversial. This study aims at describing a newly alternative surgical method with the proximal transverse tibial bone transport technique, as an attempt to achieve wound healing in diabetic patients with large heel ulceration.

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Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive treatment for ischemic stroke. Astrocytes regulation has been suggested as one mechanism for rTMS effectiveness. But how rTMS regulates astrocytes remains largely undetermined.

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Induction of type I IFNs during viral infection is crucial for host defense. IRF 3 and IRF7 play a critical role as key transcription factors in the activation of the IFN induction. Viruses have evolved a variety of strategies to evade innate immunity.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Wear particle-induced inflammatory osteolysis is a major cause of long-term failure in total hip replacements, often linked to the body’s immune response and metabolism.
  • - Recent research suggests that probiotics can alter gut microbiota, which may help in reducing inflammatory responses and support bone health.
  • - In a study, mice treated with probiotics showed significant protection against osteolysis caused by metal particles, with changes in immune cell types and reduced inflammation, indicating a potential new treatment strategy.
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