Publications by authors named "Tu D"

Background: In a randomized clinical controlled trial (PA.3) conducted by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group, the effects of gemcitabine combined with the targeted drug erlotinib (GEM-E) gemcitabine alone (GEM) on patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic pancreatic cancer were studied. This trial statistically demonstrated that the GEM-E combination therapy moderately improves overall survival (OS) of patients.

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Metastasis is the major cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) mortality. But the effective biomarkers for HCC metastasis remain underexplored. Here we integrated GEO (Gene Expression Omnibus) and TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas) datasets to screen candidate genes for hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis, a consensus metastasis-derived prognostic signature (MDPS) was constructed by machine learning.

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Chip-scale optical waveguide-assisted surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) that used nanoparticles (NPs) was demonstrated. The Raman signals from Raman reporter (RR) molecules on NPs can be efficiently excited by the waveguide evanescent field when the molecules are in proximity to the waveguide surface. The Raman signal was enhanced by plasmon resonance due to the NPs close to the waveguide surface.

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Despite identifying genes regulating the coat colour in Western pig breeds, the genetic basis of the coat colour in Chinese indigenous pigs is still not understood due to the diversity of indigenous breeds and their genetic differences from exotic pigs. In this study, 215 Wuzhishan pigs with three coat colour patterns (white, black, and black-back/white-belly) were used to conduct a genome-wide association analysis. We found that genes responsible for the coat colour in the Wuzhishan breed are located on chromosome 8.

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The diagnostic classification model (DCM) has been widely utilized in non-cognitive tests, offering diagnostic information on latent attributes. However, the model's reliance on single-stimulus (SS) items may lead to response biases (e.g.

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Heat stress (HS) severely affects the growth and yield of rice, necessitating a clear understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying HS tolerance. In this study, we report that the Aux/IAA family gene, OsIAA7, whose expression is induced by HS and positively regulates HS tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

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Purpose: Balanced dietary patterns, sufficient physical activity, and other healthy lifestyle behaviors are increasingly recognized as a complimentary strategy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aim to explore the joint association of anti-inflammatory diet and vigorous leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) on all-cause and CVD mortality.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 16,068 adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2014).

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Long historical evolution and domestication endow silkworms with the super ability to synthesize and secrete massive silk proteins using silk glands. The major component of this secretion consists of silk fibroin, considered a promising biomaterial for tissue repairs and engineering. To further expand the utility of this unique protein, there is a continuing need for silk fibroin functionalization.

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Purpose: Renal ultrasounds are performed in patients with myelomeningocele to screen for markers of kidney health, including hydronephrosis. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of hydronephrosis to screen for low kidney function defined by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study using data from 2 cohorts of children and youth with myelomeningocele.

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Background: Nutritional stress is a mechanism that allows tumor cells to evade the immune system. Arginine (ARG), an amino acid involved in immunomodulation, aids in regulating T-lymphocyte cell activity and the antitumor response. ARG deficiency in the tumor microenvironment can impair T-cell response while ARG supplementation may promote antitumor immune activity.

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Background: Resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) significantly limits the efficacy of immunotherapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the mechanisms underlying immunotherapy resistance remain poorly understood. Our aim was to clarify the role of membrane-associated ring-CH-type finger 3 (MARCHF3) in HCC within the framework of anti-programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) therapy.

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In Landau's celebrated Fermi liquid theory, electrons in a metal obey the Wiedemann-Franz law at the lowest temperatures. This law states that electron heat and charge transport are linked by a constant L, i.e.

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Background: Subacromial osteolysis is a typical complication following hook plate fixation for acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation. Many factors can affect the occurrence and progression of subacromial osteolysis (SAO). The objective of this study was to investigate the predictive value of the implant removal time and acromion-hook angle for subacromial osteolysis following hook plate fixation for AC dislocation.

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The introduction of ultrasonic energy into microwave vacuum drying (MVD) enhances drying efficiency and product quality. To investigate the effect of ultrasonically coupled microwave vacuum (USMVD) drying on the flavor release of shiitake mushrooms, differences in the pore structure of dried mushrooms were analyzed in relation to the flavor of mushroom soup. The results showed that ultrasound mainly changed the pore structure of shiitake mushrooms in the range of 5000-50,000 nm, and the total pore volume of shiitake mushrooms was the largest when the ultrasound amplitude was 70 %.

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Mechanoluminescence (ML) materials have attracted much attention because of their mechano-optical conversion characteristics, which have shown broad application prospects in stress sensing and anti-counterfeiting technology in the past few decades. However, elastico-ML has not been demonstrated at the near-ultraviolet (NUV) range. In this study, a novel NUV elastico-ML material (Ca, Sr)MgAlSiO:Ce (CSMASOC) with a melilite-type structure is successfully developed.

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Deep-red fluorescence was implemented in this fully injectable, nonenzymatic glucose biosensor design to allow for better light penetration through the skin, particularly for darker skin tones. In this work, a novel method was developed to synthesize Cy5.5 labeled mannose conjugates (Cy5.

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An efficient amidation of electron-rich arenes using NFSI as a nitrogen source has been successfully disclosed. This amidation process can be easily conducted at elevated temperatures, without the need for catalysts or additives. A wide range of arenes substituted with hydroxy, alkoxy, or carbonyl groups were found to be compatible, yielding the desired amination products.

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Article Synopsis
  • The SHAPE trial showed that simple hysterectomy is just as effective as radical hysterectomy in preventing pelvic recurrence in low-risk early-stage cervical cancer, but offers better quality of life and sexual health.
  • A cost-effectiveness analysis using a Markov model over 5 years found that simple hysterectomy costs less ($11,022) and provides more quality-adjusted life years (3.56 QALYs) compared to radical hysterectomy ($12,533 and 3.54 QALYs).
  • The study concluded that simple hysterectomy is a better option overall due to being more cost-effective and yielding a higher quality of life post-surgery.
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Objective: To systematically review and analyze the effects of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) on physical, psychological, and daily life outcomes in patients with breast cancer.

Methods: Relevant studies were retrieved from Wanfang, CBM, CNKI, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase and PubMed from inception to December 2023. Two independent authors conducted the literature search and data extraction.

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Purpose: This head-to-head comparison study aimed to compare the performance of [Ga]Ga-FAPI-RGD (LNC1007) and 2-[F]FDG PET/CT in the evaluation of patients with metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (mDTC).

Methods: Ten unexplained hyperthyroglobulinemia (UHTg) patients and 20 patients with definite metastatic lesions of thyroid cancer (DmDTC) were enrolled in the study. All patients underwent both [Ga]Ga-LNC1007 and 2-[F]FDG PET/CT within 1 week.

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Background: Lung cancer causes significant mortality, with invasion and metastasis being the main features that cause most cancer deaths. Lymph node metastasis is the primary metastatic route in non-small cell carcinoma (NSCLC) and influences the staging and prognosis of NSCLC. Cumulative studies have reported that Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1) is involved in the progression of various cancers.

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Recent advances in luminescent materials highlight the significant impact of hydrogen isotope effects on improving optoelectronic properties. However, the research on the influence of the boron isotope effects on photophysical properties remains underdeveloped. This study focused on exploring the boron isotope effects in boron-cluster-based luminogens.

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  • The SHAPE trial studied the effects of simple hysterectomy compared to radical hysterectomy on sexual health and quality of life in women with low-risk cervical cancer.
  • Participants were assessed up to 36 months after surgery using specific questionnaires to measure sexual function and overall well-being.
  • Results showed that simple hysterectomy led to better sexual health outcomes and quality of life, with lower rates of sexual dysfunction and greater global health status compared to radical hysterectomy.
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The innovation of synthetic strategies for selective B-H functionalization is a pivotal objective in the realm of boron cluster chemistry. However, the precise, efficient, and rapid functionalization of a B-H bond of carboranes that is distant from the existing functional groups remains intractable owing to the limited approaches for site-selective control from the established methods. Herein, we report a dative bonding activation strategy for the selective functionalization of a nonclassical remote B-H site of -carboranes.

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