Publications by authors named "Min-Yu Wu"
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- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a rapid and unpredictable condition affecting hearing, with potential links to extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are tiny particles involved in disease processes.
- The study analyzed medical records from patients diagnosed with SSNHL, collecting blood samples before and after treatment, and comparing them to samples from healthy individuals to study the characteristics of EVs and associated proteins.
- Findings showed that SSNHL patients, especially those with severe cases, had significantly elevated levels of complement C3 in their plasma EVs, highlighting a potential biomarker for understanding and treating the condition.
Background & Aims: Previous studies suggest an interaction of CD36 genetic variant rs1527483 with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) to modulate blood lipids. However, successful replication is lacking and the role of gut microbiome remains unclear. Here, we aimed to replicate these gene-diet interactions on blood lipids and investigate their possible associations with gut microbiome.
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- - Previous research indicates that switching from saturated fats to unsaturated fats is good for heart health, but there's limited direct comparison between polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs).
- - A 3-month study involved 90 middle-aged and elderly Chinese women at high cardiovascular risk, who were divided into three groups to consume meals cooked with n-6 PUFA-rich soybean oil, MUFA-rich olive oil, and MUFA-rich camellia seed oil.
- - No significant differences in body weight changes were observed between the groups, but those using olive oil showed a slight increase in HDL cholesterol, and those using camellia seed oil had a larger decrease in certain liver
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- This study explores the self-assembly and handedness of lanthanide helical chains for the first time.
- The researchers synthesized Δ- and Λ-form lanthanide chain complexes using thiazolidine ligands derived from L- and D-cysteine, maintaining the same chemical formula.
- The study analyzed the crystallographic structure, circular dichroism, and luminescent properties of these new lanthanide chain complexes.
Background And Objectives: As the Chinese economy has developed, dietary patterns have modernized, thereby increasing the incidence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many observational studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet based on olive oil is associated with a decreased incidence of CVD. This article aims to study the possible effects of dietary models by using three edible oils: olive oil, camellia seed oil (CSO), and soybean oil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aims: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) has been reported to be associated with insulin resistance and induce inflammatory cytokines formation. Previous studies in human and animals showed inhibition of TNF-alpha improved severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The aims of this study were to measure plasma levels of TNFalpha in NAFLD and healthy subjects and investigate potential risk factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aims: NAFLD with pathological features resembles alcohol-induced liver injury but its pathogenesis remained unclear. IL-6 and IL-8 belonged to pro-inflammatory cytokines and previous studies in alcoholic liver disease showed plasma levels of IL-6 and IL-8 correlated with disease severity. There has been no report regarding plasma levels of IL-6 and Il-8 in Chinese patients with NAFLD.
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