Publications by authors named "Weimin Zhu"

Accurate positioning of the femoral insertion of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the main difficulty in MPFL reconstruction. This article describes an all-arthroscopic MPFL reconstruction procedure. Preoperative 3-dimensional computed tomography assists in MPFL patellar and femoral insertion positioning, with arthroscopic reconfirmation of femoral insertion positioning through a subcutaneous tunnel during surgery.

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Background: Understanding the burden of HIV/AIDS in China over the last few decades is vital for creating effective control strategies.

Methods: This study systematically retrieved data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2021, including information related to HIV/AIDS in China. It assessed the burden of HIV/AIDS using specific indicators and methods, such as incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs).

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RNAs are emerging as promising therapeutic targets, yet identifying small molecules that bind to them remains a significant challenge in drug discovery. This underscores the crucial role of computational modeling in predicting RNA-small molecule binding sites. However, accurate and efficient computational methods for identifying these interactions are still lacking.

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Ischemic stroke is a significant global public health issue that impacts health burdens across various regions. This study analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 to assess the incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with ischemic stroke worldwide and across different Socio-demographic Index (SDI) regions. Using joinpoint regression and age-period-cohort (APC) models, we examined trends in disease burden and made projections for 2022 to 2035.

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Introduction: VHHs (VH of heavy-chain-only antibodies) represent a unique alternative to Q7 conventional antibodies because of their smaller size, comparable binding affinity and biophysical properties.

Method: In this study, we systematically analyzed VHH NGS sequences from 22 Alpacas and structure data from public database.

Results: VHHs in Alpaca can be grouped into five main types with multiple distinct sequence and structure features.

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Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and matrix-induced ACI (MACI) have demonstrated improved clinical outcomes and reduced revision rates for treating osteochondral and chondral defects. However, their ability to achieve lasting, fully functional repair remains limited. To overcome these challenges, scaffold-enhanced ACI, particularly utilizing hydrogel-based biomaterials, has emerged as an innovative strategy.

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Celery ( L.) is a popular vegetable crop planted worldwide. In this study, the volatile compound characteristics of three var.

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  • The bone transport technique involves a method called distraction-osteogenesis to repair bone defects using an external fixator.
  • * The study evaluates the clinical outcomes of the Ortho-Bridge System for internal fixation in 4 patients who underwent femoral bone transport between October 2020 and October 2022.
  • * Results indicate that the Ortho-Bridge System is beneficial when traditional fixation methods, like locking plates and intramedullary nails, are not suitable due to changes in bone anatomy after the procedure.
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  • The study aimed to evaluate changes in knee stability after ACL reconstruction by measuring graft angles and positioning through MRI.
  • Researchers reviewed 50 cases, analyzing clinical outcomes and various angles related to tibial translation and rotation on both the operated and unoperated knees.
  • Results showed that while graft angles couldn't fully return to normal post-surgery, significant medial/lateral movement was observed on the surgical side, indicating that certain measured angles might serve as useful indicators for assessing knee stability.
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Ascorbic acid (AsA), an essential non-enzymatic antioxidant in plants, regulates development growth and responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. However, research on AsA's role in cold tolerance remains largely unknown. Here, our study uncovered the positive role of AsA in improving cold stress tolerance in tomato seedlings.

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Plants are affected by many environmental factors during their various stages of growth, among which salt stress is a key factor. WRKY transcription factors play important roles in the response to stress in plants. In this study, SmWRKY40 from eggplant (Solanum melongena L.

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  • Drowning remains a significant public health issue worldwide, prompting a study to analyze patterns in fatal drownings from 1990 to 2021 to develop better prevention strategies.
  • Global drowning incidents saw a 33.67% decrease over the period, with notable declines in both incidence and mortality rates, although certain regions still experience higher rates, particularly East Asia and South Asia.
  • The study emphasizes the need for targeted prevention efforts in low- and middle-income countries, particularly for vulnerable groups like children under 5 and the elderly, along with investments in safety education and resources.
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Objectives: The objectives of this paper is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to examine the research status and development trend of anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction in children and adolescents over the past 20 years.

Design: Descriptive Research.

Methods: This study obtained information regarding studies on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Children and Adolescents from the Web of Science Core Collection database.

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The combination of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) antibodies has potential for enhancing clinical efficacy. We described the development and antitumor activity of Z15-0, a bispecific nanobody targeting both the PD-1 and CTLA-4 pathways simultaneously. We designed and optimized the mRNA sequence encoding Z15-0, referred to as Z15-0-2 and through a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments, we established that the optimized Z15-0-2 mRNA sequence significantly increased the expression of the bispecific nanobody.

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Fruit color is an intuitive quality of horticultural crops that can be used as an evaluation criterion for fruit ripening and is an important factor affecting consumers' purchase choices. In this study, a genetic population from the cross of green peel 'Qidong' and purple peel '8 guo' revealed that the purple to green color of eggplant peel is dominant and controlled by a pair of alleles. Bulked segregant analysis (BSA), SNP haplotyping, and fine genetic mapping delimited candidate genes to a 350 kb region of eggplant chromosome 10 flanked by markers KA2381 and CA8828.

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Celery seeds contain various bioactive compounds and are commonly used as a spice and nutritional supplement in people's daily lives. The quality of celery seeds sold on the market varies, and their regions of production are unclear. This study evaluated the metabolites of Chinese celery seeds from three production regions using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS, and UPLC-ESI-MS/MS.

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Low temperature is a type of abiotic stress affecting the tomato () growth. Understanding the mechanisms and utilization of exogenous substances underlying plant tolerance to cold stress would lay the foundation for improving temperature resilience in this important crop. Our study is aiming to investigate the effect of exogenous glycine betaine (GB) on tomato seedlings to increase tolerance to low temperatures.

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Histone deacetylases (HDACs) and sirtuins (SIRTs) are important epigenetic regulators of cancer pathways. There is a limited understanding of how transcriptional regulation of their genes is affected by chemotherapeutic agents, and how such transcriptional changes affect tumour sensitivity to drug treatment. We investigated the concerted transcriptional response of and genes to 15 approved antitumor agents in the NCI-60 cancer cell line panel.

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Microplastics (MPs) can interact with dissolved organic matter (DOM), a common component found in the environment. However, the effect of MPs type on its interaction with DOM has not been systematically studied. Therefore, the binding properties of different MPs with fulvic acid (FA) were explored in this study.

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Introduction: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections for intensive care units in China. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, "Lockdown Wuhan" and other infection control strategies had been implemented in China. The impact of the policies on VAP prevention was estimated in a non-COVID-19 dedicated hospital.

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PLAC8 is a cysteine-rich protein that serves as a central mediator of tumor evolution in mammals. PLAC8 motif-containing proteins widely distribute in fungi, algae, higher plants and animals that have been described to be implicated in fruit size, cell number and the transport of heavy metals such as cadmium or zinc. In tomatoes, is a PLAC8 motif-containing gene that negatively controls fruit size by regulating cell division and expansion in the carpel ovary during fruit development.

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Paraquat (PQ) is an environmentally friendly and efficient herbicide, but PQ misuse or intentional self-use can cause death through multiple organ damage and can cause acute lung injury. Existing clinical treatments alleviate symptoms but do not significantly improve the mortality rate. Ferroptosis is a type of necrosis that presents in a manner very similar to the cell damage induced by high doses of PQ, but the role of ferroptosis in paraquat-induced lung injury remains unclear.

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