Publications by authors named "Weizhen Xu"

Background: To compare the biomechanical performance of three internal fixation constructs for AO/OTA 33-A3 distal femoral fractures.

Methods: Thirty AO/OTA 33-A3 synthetic distal femoral fracture models were constructed and randomly divided into three groups. Group A (dual-plate construct) was fixed with a medial locking plate combined with a less invasive stabilization system (LISS).

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Objective: To investigate the effect of tibial rotation on knee and ankle function in the patients with extra-articular distal tibial fractures after minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) treatment.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 45 patients with extra-articular distal tibial fractures who underwent MIPO between January 2021 and December 2022. There were 20 males and 25 females, aged from 19 to 68 years (mean, 43.

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  • The study aimed to assess how effective the retrograde tibial intramedullary nail (RTN) is in treating nonunion fractures in the lower part of the tibia.
  • Researchers collected data on patient demographics, injury details, and surgical outcomes from records of five patients treated with RTN from December 2020 to August 2023.
  • Results showed that the average surgery time was about 94 minutes, hospital stays averaged nearly 10 days, complete bone healing occurred in about 4.8 months, and patients had good ankle function with no reported complications.
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  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of retrograde (RTN) and antegrade (ATN) intramedullary nails in treating distal tibial fractures, focusing on surgical controversies.
  • A total of 56 patients were analyzed, revealing comparable baseline characteristics except for fracture line lengths and showing that RTN had shorter healing times and quicker return to full weight-bearing compared to ATN.
  • Although ATN had a higher rate of complications, both techniques were found to be effective, with RTN potentially offering advantages like less fluoroscopy use and faster recovery.
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  • Constructing Bird Habitat Networks (BHNs) is essential for urban ecosystem health, particularly in highly urbanized areas like Shanghai, but current BHNs often overlook local species’ needs, leading to ineffective outcomes.
  • The study identified 93 bird habitat sources, primarily located in green spaces, and highlighted central urban areas as key targets for ecological restoration due to their dispersed habitats.
  • Findings revealed that bird habitat corridors have uneven distribution, with the most critical habitats concentrated at the city’s periphery, stressing the importance of protecting these areas for urban planning and biodiversity conservation efforts.
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Background: Distal tibial fractures represent common lower limb injuries, frequently accompanied by significant soft tissue damage. The optimal surgical approach for managing these fractures remains a topic of considerable debate. The aim of this study was to perform a comparative analysis of the outcomes associated with retrograde intramedullary tibial nails (RTN) and minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) in the context of treating extra-articular distal tibial fractures.

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Background: Pyroptosis has been demonstrated being closely associated with the inflammatory progression in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, platycodon D (PLD) has emerged as a key anti-inflammatory mediator in the inflammatory progression of various respiratory diseases. This study aims at investigating whether PLD could reduce inflammatory progression of CRS by inhibiting pyroptosis.

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It is urgent to identify novel early diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which accounts for 85% of lung cancer cases and has a 5-year survival rate of 4-17%. Here, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) was used to identify DNA‒protein interactions, RNA methylation was determined by methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (MeRIP), RNA stability was tested by an RNA decay assay. We showed that RAD21, a member of the cohesin complex, is upregulated in NSCLC tissues and cell lines and found to be an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (OS) of NSCLC patients.

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This study used nasal lavage fluid for metabolomics to explore its feasibility, and applied it to the clinical metabolomics study of Xiaoqinglong Decoction in the treatment of allergic rhinitis(AR), aiming to investigate the molecular mechanism of Xiaoqing-long Decoction in the treatment of AR through differential changes in local nasal metabolism. AR patients were selected as the research subjects, and nasal lavage fluid was collected as the sample. Metabolomics analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was performed on normal group, AR group, and Xiaoqinglong Decoction group.

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  • Xiaoqinglong decoction (XQLD) is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat allergic rhinitis (AR) by reducing inflammation, though its exact action is not fully understood.
  • This study investigates the role of the NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis pathway in AR and how XQLD affects it.
  • Results show XQLD improves nasal allergy symptoms in mice, lowers key inflammatory factors, and inhibits the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome through interactions with its compounds.
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Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of compression screw combined with Buttress plate through direct axillary approach for Ideberg typeⅡ scapular glenoid fractures.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 11 patients with Ideberg type Ⅱ scapular glenoid fractures treated with compression screws combined with Buttress plate fixation through the direct axillary approach between January 2014 and June 2022. There were 7 males and 4 females, aged from 34 to 75 years, with an average of 56.

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  • The study investigates the treatment and outcomes of rare combined fractures in the femur using a specific fixation system called BCFS, focusing on patients treated between 2013 and 2017.
  • Four patients were analyzed for their recovery progress, with mixed results, including one case of nonunion and another of refracture and avascular necrosis.
  • Overall, while no standard treatment exists for these fractures, BCFS appears to offer promising results with some patients achieving good functional scores after surgery.
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  • Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa caused by immunoglobulin E (IgE), and Xiao-qing-long-tang (XQLT) is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat it, though its mechanism is not fully understood.
  • The study aimed to investigate the effects of XQLT on AR by using an ovalbumin-induced AR mouse model and analyzing nasal symptoms, cytokine levels, and specific immune cell activity.
  • Results showed that XQLT significantly improved nasal symptoms and tissue damage in AR mice, reduced type 2 cytokines and IgE levels, and inhibited related signaling pathways (IL-33/ST2 and JAK/STAT) that regulate inflammatory responses,
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  • Columnaris disease significantly impacts grass carp, leading to high mortality rates, but vaccination with an inactivated vaccine has been shown to be a safe and effective way to combat the disease.
  • Two experiments evaluated the immune responses of grass carp using different bacterial isolates and a white oil adjuvant to enhance the vaccine's effectiveness, with results showing varying levels of relative percent survival (RPS) based on treatment groups.
  • The findings indicate that using the appropriate antigen isolate along with a white oil adjuvant can significantly improve immune protection in grass carp, suggesting a promising vaccination strategy against columnaris disease.
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Long non-coding RNA has been shown to mediate the progression of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, the role and mechanism of Prader-Willi region nonprotein coding RNA 2 (PWRN2) in PCOS progression remain unclear. In our study, Sprague-Dawley rat was injected with dehydroepiandrosterone to mimic PCOS rat models.

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Since the global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a symptom of the onset of SARS-CoV-2, olfactory dysfunction (OD), has attracted tremendous attention. OD is not only a negative factor for quality of life but also an independent hazard and early biomarker for various diseases, such as Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases. Therefore, early identification and treatment of OD in patients are critical.

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Enterovirus infections are life-threatening viral infections which occur mainly among children and are possible causes of viral outbreak. Until now, treatment and management of infections caused by members of the genus largely depended on supportive care, and no antiviral medications are currently approved for the treatment of most of these infections. The urgency of discovering new therapeutic options for the treatment of enterovirus infection is increasing.

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Introduction: As one of the most common allergic diseases, allergic rhinitis (AR) has attracted wide attention all over the world. More appropriate treatment of AR should be explored thoroughly. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has attracted more attention in AR treatment.

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  • * A total of 2874 birds across 61 species were recorded, with Passeriformes being the most prevalent and a significant number of resident species noted.
  • * Bird diversity was positively influenced by park size and shape, with suggestions for enhancing urban parks to boost bird populations including increasing park areas, woodland proportions, and creating irregular shorelines.
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  • The study analyzed bird communities in five urban mountain parks in Fuzhou, China, over 10 months, identifying 90 bird species across different vegetation habitats.* -
  • The findings revealed that tree abundance and diversity positively influence bird diversity, with the best conditions for birds found in sparse and dense forests compared to other habitats.* -
  • While average tree height affected bird abundance and evenness, tourist presence and predators did not significantly impact bird diversity, highlighting areas for improving ecological services in urban parks.*
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Single nanoparticle imaging is a significant technique to help reveal the reaction mechanism and provides insight into the nanoparticle transformation. Here, we monitor the in situ morphological transformation of Au nanostars (GNSs) induced by iodide (I) in real time using dark-field microscopy (DFM) with 638 nm red (R) and 534 nm green (G) laser coillumination. The two lasers are selected because the longitudinal localized surface plasmon resonance of GNSs is located at 638 nm and that for GNSs after transformation is at 534 nm.

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Intensified urbanization has caused a linear decline in the quality of urban biodiversity and indirectly harms our current human settlement environment. Urban mountain parks provide a refuge for the animals and plants and play a vital role in satisfying residents' lives. At present, few studies are focusing on the impact of biodiversity on human mental health benefits of urban mountain parks in high-density construction areas along the coast of the Eastern Hemisphere.

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Mercury, as one type of toxic heavy metal, represents a great threat to environmental and biological metabolic systems. Thus, reliable and sensitive quantitative detection of mercury levels is particularly meaningful for environmental protection and human health. We proposed a high-throughput single-particle color imaging strategy under dark-field microscopy (DFM) for mercury ions (Hg) detection by using individual concave cube Au nanoparticles as optical probes.

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