Publications by authors named "Shu-yun Yang"

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Huangkui Capsule (HKC) is a traditional Chinese medicinal preparation. Numerous clinical studies have reported that HKC has a good nephroprotection effect. The clinical application of cisplatin is greatly limited by its nephrotoxicity, and HKC shows promise in preventing cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity (CIN).

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Objective: Proprionibacterium acnes (P. acnes)-induced inflammatory responses, proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes contribute to the progression of acne vulgaris (AV). P.

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  • The study investigates the impact of the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) on the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) at a Taiwanese hospital.
  • Higher PNI levels are linked to better renal replacement therapy-free survival (RRTFS) and lower mortality rates, indicating that improved nutritional status positively affects patient outcomes.
  • Despite a high rate of parenteral nutrition use, PNI remains a significant predictor of survival, suggesting that nutritional status is critical for AKI patients undergoing CRRT, regardless of their nutrition mode.
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  • The study utilized UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS to perform a qualitative analysis of the chemical constituents in Schizonepetae Spica.
  • An Agilent poroshell 120 SB-C_(18) column was used for gradient elution with a specific mobile phase and set parameters for optimal results.
  • A total of 97 compounds were identified, which included various categories like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and terpenoids, showcasing the method's ability to quickly and accurately identify the chemical components of the plant.
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  • This study investigates the effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a complementary approach in managing heart failure (HF), focusing on clinical outcomes, TCM syndrome scores, and levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP).
  • A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted, resulting in the inclusion of 16 studies that examined 1,660 patients, comparing TCM combined with conventional Western medicine versus conventional treatments alone.
  • The study highlights essential findings regarding the advantages and limitations of TCM in HF management while also providing an assessment of the methodological quality and evidence standards of the included trials.
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  • - A new species, K.Tan & M.X.Ren, was discovered in a secluded valley near the Nujiang Gorge in Yunnan Province, China, and is detailed using both molecular and physical characteristics.
  • - This species stands out due to its unique features, including an oblanceolate lateral wing and a specific number of calyx glands, which differentiate it from similar endemic species.
  • - Molecular phylogenetic analyses confirm that this new species has distinct genetic boundaries from its closest relatives, solidifying its classification as a separate species.
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Qishen Gubiao granules, a traditional Chinese medicine preparation composed of nine herbs, have been widely used to prevent and treat coronavirus disease 2019 with good clinical efficacy. In the present study, an integrated strategy based on chemical profiling followed by network pharmacology and molecular docking was employed, to explore the active components and potential molecular mechanisms of Qishen Gubiao granules in the therapy of coronavirus disease 2019. Using the ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry technique, a total of 186 ingredients corresponding to eight structure types in Qishen Gubiao preparation were identified or structurally annotated with the elucidation of the fragmentation pathways in the typical compounds.

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This study used both the element occurrence form analysis and the chronic health risk assessment method to investigate the accumulation characteristics of heavy metals in the soil-crop system and the health risk assessment of agricultural products in northeastern Yunnan, which is a typical area of Southwest China where heavy metals are enriched in soil. Based on the study of 1137 groups of agricultural products and corresponding root soils, the results showed that the soil cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in the lead-zinc ore concentration area were higher than the risk-intervention values of the "Soil Environmental Quality Risk control standard for soil contamination of agricultural land" (GB 15618-2018), whereas the soil Cd in the other parent material areas was within the screening-intervention buffer zone, and Pb was below the minimum risk-screening value. According to the National Food Safety Standard of China (GB 2762-2017), the heavy metal Cd in potatoes and soybeans in the area seriously exceeded the standard, the heavy metal Pb in tartary buckwheat and walnut exceeded the limit value, and the exceeding rate of heavy metal Cd in crops from these parent material areas showed: clastic rock>basalt>lead-zinc ore>carbonate ≈ Quaternary sedimentary>sand (mud) rock.

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Far-upstream element (FUSE)-binding protein 2 (FBP2) was a member of single-stranded DNA-binding protein family; it played an important role in regulating transcription and post-transcription and is involved in the regulation of C-MYC gene expression in liver tumors. However, the role of FBP2 in breast cancer and its mechanism has not been studied yet. Here, we discovered that FBP2 was up-regulated in breast cancer tissues and breast cancer cell lines.

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  • EGFR mutations are key oncogene drivers that respond well to the drug Gefitinib, while estrogen receptors (ERα/β) potentially promote adenocarcinoma development.
  • A study evaluated 55 lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) patients and two cancer cell lines to explore the relationship between EGFR mutations, ER expression, and overall survival, highlighting the role of ERβ.
  • The findings suggest that combining Gefitinib with Tamoxifen increases the drug's effectiveness against LAC by enhancing apoptosis and reducing cell growth, with a specific link to cytosolic ERβ expression.
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Adenylate cyclase-associated protein 1 (CAP1) is a conserved protein that was found to be up-regulated in breast cancer and related to the migration of breast cancer. We verified its roles in breast cancer specimens and cell lines. In our results, 71 of 100 specimens of breast cancer showed high levels of CAP1 by immunohistochemistry.

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Objective: To investigate the clinical value of the expression of glucose regulated protein 78 (GRP78) for assessment of severity, chemoresistance and prognosis in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma ( GC) .

Methods: A cohort of 237 patients with gastric cancer was included in this study. 160 patients of them were treated by D2 radical gastrectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy.

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This paper introduces a pathological information network and image analysis system designed by ourselves. The system offers an efficient means for modern medical diagnosis and treatment, teaching, research and management in the department of pathology.

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Objective: To reclassify retrospectively 370 cases of malignant lymphomas.

Methods: According to the WHO new classification, the clinical features and pathology as well as immunophenotype of 370 lymphomas were analysed.

Results: In the 370 lymphomas, there were 359 non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) (97.

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