Publications by authors named "Wang Yan-Yan"

Unlabelled: Carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent (CR-hvKP) strains present a significant global public health threat due to their high mortality rates. This study investigated the genomic characteristics of seven ST11-K1 CR-hvKP isolates harboring highly homologous KPC-2-encoding multidrug-resistance plasmids. The strains were isolated from a Chinese tertiary hospital between 2017 and 2020.

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Introduction: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is becoming routine for colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) in patients with high risks of recurrence or in whom resection is difficult. This retrospective study aimed to establish a modified survival prediction model for patients with CRLM who underwent hepatectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 619 patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by hepatectomy between 2006 and 2021 were included and divided into training and validation groups at a ratio of 2:1.

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  • Eight multifunctional strains were isolated from root nodules to improve rhizosphere soil microbial communities, showing abilities like nitrogen fixation, auxin production, and phosphate solubilization.
  • The strains significantly enhanced growth parameters in seedlings, with particular strains (LB69 and LQ10) showing notable increases in germination rate, root length, and vigor.
  • The application of these strains also boosted antioxidant enzyme activity, suggesting their potential use as biofertilizers to promote plant growth and stress resistance.
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  • The study examines the impact of RAS mutations on long-term survival in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) who have undergone hepatectomy.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 399 CRLM patients, focusing on specific mutations in KRAS and NRAS genes, and used statistical methods to evaluate survival rates.
  • The findings indicate that KRAS G12 mutations correlate with better survival outcomes, while KRAS Q61 and NRAS Q61 mutations are linked to worse survival, suggesting these mutations can help identify high-risk patients for targeted treatment strategies.
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Vigilance is a sensitive ability to respond to small changes in the environment and it is a major component of various cognitive performance tasks.Professionals in a variety of fields require high physical and vigilance performance during the working process to ensure productivity,workplace safety,and their own safety. This article reviews the research progress in vigilance in terms of the examination methods,influencing factors,and drug treatment in recent years,aiming to improve the understanding of vigilance and provide support for the research on vigilance and clinical treatment of vigilance-related dysfunctions.

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  • The study aimed to explore how Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans affect alertness in sleep-deprived rats and to examine the neurobiological mechanisms behind it.
  • Researchers divided sleep-deprived rats into groups receiving different doses of lignans and a control group, using various tests to measure their alertness and neurochemical changes.
  • Results showed that higher doses of lignans significantly improved alertness in rats compared to the sleep deprivation group, affecting cognitive performance and serum levels of orexin A, along with protein levels in the brain.
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Objective: Icariin (ICA) has a good neuroprotective effect and can upregulate neuronal basal autophagy in naturally aging rats. Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with brain aging-related neurodegenerative diseases. Abnormal opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) is a crucial factor in mitochondrial dysfunction and is associated with excessive autophagy.

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  • * An active polysaccharide (DHP) extracted from plant stems was tested on mice with diet-induced NAFLD and showed a protective effect by reducing liver fat and improving liver function markers.
  • * DHP's beneficial effects seem to involve inhibiting a specific inflammatory signaling pathway (TLR4/NF-κB) and influencing various metabolite pathways related to amino acids and fatty acids, indicating its potential as a treatment for NAFLD.
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  • Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious complication of diabetes with current treatments lacking effectiveness, prompting interest in traditional Chinese medicine as a potential solution.
  • This study aims to explore the mechanism behind a specific traditional Chinese medicine drug pair (NRDP) in treating DKD using network pharmacology and experimental validation.
  • Researchers identified 10 active ingredients and 85 associated targets for NRDP, uncovering 111 relevant disease-signaling pathways, and used various techniques like molecular docking and cell assays to assess NRDP's effects on kidney cells.
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GH11 enzyme is known to be specific and efficient for the hydrolysis of xylan. It has been isolated from many microorganisms, and its enzymatic characteristics and thermostability vary between species. In this study, a GH11 enzyme PphXyn11 from a novel xylan-degrading strain of Paenibacillus physcomitrellae XB was characterized, and five mutants were constructed to try to improve the enzyme's thermostability.

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Carbohydrate-binding module (CBM) family 91 is a novel module primarily associated with glycoside hydrolase (GH) family 43 enzymes. However, our current understanding of its function remains limited. PphXyl43B is a β-xylosidase/α-L-arabinofuranosidase bifunctional enzyme from physcomitrellae patens XB belonging to the GH43_11 subfamily and containing CBM91 at its C terminus.

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  • The study investigates how the death of phytoplankton affects the amount of settleable particulate organic matter (POM) in marine environments, finding a positive correlation between the number of dead algal cells and the carbon content of POM.
  • Different algal species showed varying contributions of cell death to POC, indicating that species type plays a role in POM production.
  • Field surveys in the East China Sea confirmed that phytoplankton death is a key factor influencing POC levels, and a specific formula was established to quantify this relationship.
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Background: Thromboelastogram (TEG) is an effective indicator that monitors the dynamic changes of blood coagulation in real-time. It still remains controversial about the performance and influence of coagulation at high altitude. The present study intends to describe comprehensively the clinical features of TEG in populations exposed to or transferring from high altitude.

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  • Medical genetics is a foundational course that focuses on the relationship between genetic factors and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, emphasizing the need for strong analytical skills in students.
  • Traditional teaching methods, like cramming, are ineffective; instead, case-based discussions encourage active learning where students prepare and discuss real clinical cases.
  • Since 2013, the implementation of case-based learning has created a teaching case base organized into 8 chapters, enhancing students' understanding of important genetic concepts and increasing their engagement and innovative thinking.
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This study investigated the effect of Suanzaoren Decoction on the expression of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors(NMDAR) and α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionic acid receptors(AMPAR) in the hippocampus and synaptic plasticity in rats with conditioned fear-induced anxiety. The effect of Suanzaoren Decoction on rat behaviors were evaluated through open field experiment, elevated plus maze experiment, and light/dark box experiment. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to measure the levels of glutamate(Glu) and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA) in the rat hippocampus.

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A novel zeolite-like topology oxonitridosilicate LaBaSiNO with the space group 2 (no. 38) and lattice parameters = 9.5193 (3) Å, = 16.

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Background: There are few studies comparing recurrences between endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and open choledochotomy (OCT).

Aims: To compare the effect of different surgical methods on single and multiple recurrences of choledocholithiasis.

Methods: A total of 1255 patients with choledocholithiasis who underwent ERCP or OCT were retrospectively studied.

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Although surgical resection could provide better survival for patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM), the recurrence rate after resection of CRLM remains high. The progress of genome sequencing technologies has greatly improved the molecular understanding of colorectal cancer. In the era of genomics and targeted therapy, genetic mutation analysis is of great significance to guide systemic treatment and identify patients who can benefit from resection of CRLM.

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  • Biotic and abiotic factors both play roles in the formation of lichen symbiosis, but the specific factors influencing associations, especially with distantly related fungi, are not well understood.
  • The study examined 200 samples from four biomes, identifying 41 species of lichenized fungi and 16 species of trebouxioid algae, with 62% of the algae being new findings.
  • The species identities of fungi and algae were more critical to the symbiotic outcomes than environmental factors, with distinct associations noted in temperate zones and insights from co-evolutionary patterns among the organisms.
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Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between family communication, family violence, problematic internet use, anxiety, and depression and validate their potential mediating role.

Methods: The study population consisted of Chinese adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and a cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022. Structural equation models were constructed using AMOS 25.

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  • Enhancing health literacy is crucial for the physical and mental well-being of college students, but research on how family influences this is limited.
  • A study of 5,473 students found a strong positive relationship between family health and students' health literacy, with psychological resilience serving as a significant mediator.
  • The research suggests that families should play a key role in improving health literacy, and boosting students' psychological resilience can further benefit their overall health awareness and capabilities.
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Aim: To introduce and evaluate the clinical efficacy of a new technique, the use of viscoelastic substances (VS) to close leaking sclerotomy in 23G microincision vitrectomy, and to observe its effect on the visual acuity and intraocular pressure (IOP) of patients.

Methods: Patients who underwent 23G vitrectomy in Ningbo Eye Hospital before the use of VS technique (June 2019 to September 2020) and after the use of VS technique (October 2020 to December 2021) were selected as the subjects of this study. The above cases underwent operation by the same surgeon and were retrospectively analyzed.

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