Publications by authors named "Qiang Xuan"

Fossilized mating insects are irreplaceable material for comprehending the evolution of the mating behaviours and life-history traits in the deep-time record of insects as well as the potential sexual conflict. However, cases of mating pairs are particularly rare in fossil insects, especially aquatic or semi-aquatic species. Here, we report the first fossil record of a group of water striders in copulation (including three pairs and a single adult male) based on fossils from the mid-Cretaceous of northern Myanmar.

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Among the scarce Mesozoic fossils, protoischnurid scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones: Protoischnuridae) represent a Cretaceous extinct group. In this study, we present the description of a new protoischnurid fossil, assigned to the genus Cretaceoushormiops Loureno, from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber. Distinguished by a median suture and a comparatively short anterior margin in its carapace, the new specimen differs from all other species within Cretaceoushormiops.

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Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma located in hepatic segment VI/VII or close to the adrenal gland were generally considered challenging for minimally invasive resection. For these individualized patients, this may be overcome by the novel use of a retroperitoneal laparoscopic hepatectomy; however, minimally invasive retroperitoneal liver resection is difficult to perform. This video article demonstrates a pure retroperitoneal laparoscopic hepatectomy for a subcapsular hepatocellular carcinoma.

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Background: PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs originally reported in the reproductive system of mammals and later found to be aberrantly expressed in tumors. However, the function and mechanism of piRNAs in testicular cancer are not very clear.

Methods: The expression level and distribution of piR-36249 were detected by RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence staining assay.

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It is known that the long noncoding RNAs (lncRNA) MALAT1 is associated with tumorigenesis and progression in various cancers; however, its functions and mechanisms in prostate cancer (PCa) initiation and progression are still unknown. In the present study, our findings revealed that MALAT1 plays a critical part in regulating PCa proliferation and glucose metabolism. Knockdown of MALAT1 affects the protein and mRNA levels of MYBL2.

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Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) is nuclear-located and transcribed from chromatin 11. To date, little is known about the cellular functions and regulatory mechanisms of NEAT1 in prostate cancer (PCa). In this study, whole-genome RNA sequencing data were downloaded from TCGA and GEO databases.

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Objective: To investigate the factors influencing the positive rate of prostate biopsy and its relationship with the prostate volume and inflammatory cell infiltration (ICI).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data on 230 cases of double-plane transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy in our Department of Urology, including the patients' age, body mass index (BMI), serum total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA), PSA density (PSAD), prostate volume, and ICI in the prostate tissue. We also investigated the relationship of the above factors with the pathological results of prostate biopsy by binary logistic regression analysis.

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Bladder tumor is a malignant tumor on bladder mucosa and the most common malignant tumor of urinary system. At present, bladder cancer is mainly treated by surgical resection and intravesical infusion of anticancer drugs. The high-molecular nano-drug-loading system has the advantages of direct focus of the drug in the treatment of cancer, reduced systemic toxicity and high local concentration.

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Fenofibrate is a fibric acid derivative which exhibits a role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha agonist. It is widely utilized in therapy of hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. Its anticancer function is discovered in recent years.

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Angiogenesis is associated with prostate cancer (PCa) development and progression. Aberrant expression of C-terminal binding protein (CtBP)2 has been observed in PCa, but whether its change in expression plays a significant role in angiogenesis has not been completely characterized. we attempted to integrate and analyze the genome-wide association study (GWAS) of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) and CtBP2, the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data and CtBP2 binding data in CistromeMap (18) to explore the mechanism of CtBP2 in PCa, and performed pathway enrichment analysis.

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The initiation and progression of renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) is a complicated process in which many factors may play an activate role. Among these factors, C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is an endothelium-derived hormone and acts in a local, paracrine fashion to regulate vascular smooth muscle tone and proliferation. In this study, we established a rat model of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO).

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Renal osteodystrophy (ROD) is highly prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Because most patients with ROD are asymptomatic in the early stage and bone biopsy remains not a routine procedure in many clinical settings; therefore, several biochemical parameters may help to identify the existence of ROD. C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is considered as a positive regulator of bone formation.

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  • The study looked at two types of surgeries for men with big prostate problems: laparoscopic simple prostatectomy (LSP) and bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (B-TURP).
  • Ninety patients were randomly chosen for either surgery and were monitored for three years to see how they did after the operations.
  • Results showed that LSP had more blood loss and shorter recovery times, didn’t have complications within 30 days, and performed better in the long run compared to B-TURP after two years.
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  • * A two-stage genome-wide association study (GWAS) involving 3,495 Chinese men aimed to identify genetic variants associated with serum IgE levels and found three potential single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) but none reached significant levels.
  • * Although the study did not identify new loci for IgE levels, it suggested that the gene CCDC50 might play a role in regulating IgE, indicating a need for further research on genetic variability across different populations.
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Objective And Methods: This study established a simple stereological method to obtain quantitative information about two- or three-dimensional structures based on observations from kidney sections in the unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO) model.

Results: Tubulointerstitial area(TA) and TA/the area of a rectangular field(RA) were raised gradually, but significantly, in the obstructed kidney from 1 to 3months post-ligation in comparison to the sham kidney of sham-operated rats(SOR). On the contrary, glomerular area(GA) and glomerular volume(GV) were decreased progressively over time, but significantly, in the obstructed kidney from 3weeks to 3months post-ligation compared to the sham kidney of SOR.

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Neutral endopeptidase (NEP) is the first podocytic antigen responsible for human membranous nephropathy (MN). Besides the prevailing pathogenetic mechanism of immune complex, NEP is also involved in the metabolism of natriuretic peptides (NP). The identification of anti-NEP antibodies in human MN suggests that the decreased circulating NEP may down-regulate the NP catabolism.

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Although recent major advances have developed a much better understanding of the pathophysiological pathways, tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) is still currently incurable. Therefore, early detection may mean that the condition is more manageable than it was in the past. C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) has been found to be a potent vasodilator but a weak natriuretic factor.

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Hypovitaminosis D is highly prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recently, vitamin D has sparked widespread interest because of its potential favorable benefits on cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence from clinical studies and animal models supports the existence of biphasic cardiovascular effects of vitamin D, in which lower doses suppress CVD and higher doses stimulate CVD.

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Objective: To investigate the influence of stromal cells on the Kallikrein 7 (KLK7) expression of epithelial cells in benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Methods: We constructed a stromal-epithelial co-culture model after separating the two types of cells from BPH tissues and identifying them by cell morphology and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). The expression of KLK7 mRNA was detected by RT-PCR in the epithelial cells with or without the stromal cells, and that of the KLK7 protein (hK7) determined by Western blot.

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Objectives: Treatment of staghorn calculus is challenging. We evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of the retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach for the management of large staghorn renal calculi.

Methods: Patients with staghorn renal calculi unsuitable for percutaneous nephrolithotomy were analyzed.

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Human tissue kallikrein 7 (hK7), a chymotrypsin-like secreted serine protease, catalyzes the degradation of intercellular adhesive structures in the cornified layer of the skin, leading to desquamation. Thus, hK7 is implicated in cancer invasion and metastasis. Although hK7 is highly expressed in prostate tissues, its biological role in prostate cancer progression is poorly understood.

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The prostate is composed mainly of epithelial and stromal cells, whose dynamic interaction is vital to a broad array of cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, growth, and apoptosis. To understand intercellular communication in the development and progression of prostatic diseases, we examined gene expression in tissues from five patients diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Fibroblasts and epithelial cells derived from these tissues were grown in a primary co-culture system that retains many characteristics of the intact human prostate.

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Objectives: We assessed the feasibility of extraperitoneal laparoscopic prostatectomy in pilots in China.

Materials And Methods: Extraperitoneal laparoscopic retropubic prostatectomy has been performed in 45 patients with prostatic weight more than 60 g between May 2005 and May 2008. The laparoscopic approach was standard in all cases as follows: creation of a preperitoneal workspace, haemostatic control of lateral venous vesicoprostatic pedicles, transversal anterior incision of the prostate capsule, prostatic adenomectomy and retrieval of the specimen.

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