Publications by authors named "MingZe Geng"
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- Colon cancer rates are on the rise globally, and while it's usually thought to occur without hormone influence, recent studies suggest sex hormones may play a role in its development, particularly in inflammation-related cases.
- Researchers found that the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) was significantly reduced in the colon of patients with both colitis and colorectal cancer, leading them to create a specific mouse model lacking OXTR to study its effects.
- Results showed that without OXTR, mice were more prone to colitis and cancer, highlighting the importance of oxytocin in maintaining colon health, and suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for managing colitis and colorectal cancer.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), known for their health risks, are prevalent in the environment, with the coking industry being a major source of their emissions. To bridge the knowledge gap concerning the relationship between environmental and dietary PAH exposure, we explore this complex interplay by investigating the dietary exposure characteristics of 24 PAHs within a typical Chinese coking plant and their association with environmental pollution. Our research revealed Nap and Fle as primary dietary contaminants, emphasizing the significant influence of soil and atmospheric pollution on PAH exposure.
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