Publications by authors named "Xiao Fengjun"

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  • Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) causes cell death and fibrosis in lungs, but MSC-derived exosomes can help, although they lack targeting abilities and specific effects.
  • A study engineered these exosomes with the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the miRNA miR-486-5p to enhance their therapeutic effects.
  • The modified exosomes promoted lung cell growth and migration, reduced RILI and fibrosis, and inhibited ferroptosis by regulating fibrosis-related genes both in vitro and in vivo.
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  • The study explores how transportation infrastructure can boost economic growth while also considering the risks of microplastics (MPs) to the environment and human health.
  • Soil samples from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau were analyzed for MP abundance, revealing an average of 2247.92 MPs per kg, with wasteland showing the highest concentration.
  • The majority of MPs were found to be under 100 µm in size, indicating significant environmental risks, and various sources of MPs linked to the transportation sector were identified, emphasizing the need for ecological risk assessments.
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  • Vascular endothelial damage from ionizing radiation is a key cause of organ damage during nuclear accidents, and ferroptosis is a significant contributor to cell death in this context.
  • Luteolin has been shown to be resistant to ferroptosis and can significantly reduce radial vascular injury in vivo, while also demonstrating low toxicity and enhancing the antioxidant capacities of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).
  • The study identifies heat shock protein beta-1 (HSPB1) as a key target of luteolin, which inhibits ferroptosis by promoting the expression of HSPB1, SLC7A11, and GPX4, laying the foundation for potential therapeutic applications of luteolin in radiation-related injuries
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Introduction/objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of a human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosome (hUC-MSC-Exo) liquid band-aid on wound healing in mice.

Methods: hUC-MSC-Exos were prepared from the supernatant via ion exchange chromatography. The composition ratio of the chitosan liquid band-aid was optimized to form a film and encapsulate hUC-MSC-Exo.

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Ferroptosis, a recently discovered type of programmed cell death triggered by excessive accumulation of iron‑dependent lipid peroxidation, is linked to several malignancies, including non‑small cell lung cancer. Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in ferroptosis; however, data on their role and mechanism in cancer therapy remains limited. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to identify ferroptosis‑associated mRNAs and lncRNAs in A549 lung cancer cells treated with RAS‑selective lethal 3 (RSL3) and ferrostatin‑1 (Fer‑1) using RNA sequencing.

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  • - Combined radiation-trauma skin injury is a serious condition that requires effective treatment, and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) might be a promising option due to its roles in cell survival and reducing inflammation.
  • - The study tested a recombinant plasmid encoding human HGF (pHGF) on human keratinocyte cells in vitro and in mice with skin wounds to assess its protective and healing effects.
  • - Results showed that pHGF increased cell viability and reduced harmful inflammatory responses, leading to faster healing in mice, suggesting its potential use as a gene therapy for serious skin injuries.
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most fatal cancers in the world. A growing number of studies have begun to demonstrate that mitochondria play a key role in tumorigenesis. Our previous study reveals that NDUFS2 (NADH: ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit S2), a core subunit of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I, is upregulated in Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD).

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and its development is affected in various ways by the tumor microenvironment (TME). Tumor-derived mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs), as the most important components of the TME, participate in the proliferation and metastasis of BC in several ways. In this study, we aimed to characterize the genes associated with tumor-derived MPCs and determine their effects on BC cells.

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Background: NUDT21 (Nudix Hydrolase 21) has been shown to play an essential role in multiple biological processes. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) is one of the most fatal cancers in the world. However, the biological function of NUDT21 in PAAD remains rarely understood.

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Background: The incidence and mortality of clear cell carcinoma of the kidney increases yearly. There are limited screening methods and advances in treating kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC). It is important to find new biomarkers to screen, diagnose and predict the prognosis of KIRC.

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Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) are biologically active substances secreted by MSCs into the extracellular matrix that play an immunomodulatory role in skin damage repair. To investigate the mechanism of MSC-EVs in reducing inflammation, promoting angiogenesis, promoting the proliferation and migration of epithelial cells and fibroblasts, and extracellular matrix remodeling during wound healing, we focused on the effects of EVs on multiple cell types at various stages of skin injury. A literature review was conducted to explore related research on the influence of MSC-EVs on the types of cells involved in wound healing.

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As information and communication technology advances rapidly, real-time live online broadcasting has emerged as a novel social media platform. In particular, live online broadcasts have gained widespread popularity among audiences. However, this process can cause environmental problems.

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Background: Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process that involves a series of cellular and molecular events. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their exosomes (MSC-Exos) have crucial functions in cutaneous wound healing. MiR-17-92 is a multifunctional microRNA (miRNA) cluster that plays vital roles in tissue development and tumor angiogenesis.

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Purpose: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have become novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). However, the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms by which MSCs restore intestinal tissue homeostasis and repair the epithelial barrier have not been well elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and possible mechanisms of human MSCs in the treatment of experimental colitis.

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A new alkaloid, Orychophragine D (1), together with three known alkaloids, were isolated from the seeds of Orychophragmus violaceus. Orychophragine D represented the first example of 2-piperazinone fused 5-azacytosine skeleton. Their structures and absolute configurations were determined by spectroscopic analyses and X-ray crystallography.

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Background: Most patients who undergo radiotherapy develop radiation skin injury, for which effective treatment is urgently needed. MnSOD defends against reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage and may be valuable for treating radiation-induced injury. Here, we (i) investigated the therapeutic and preventive effects of local multiple-site injections of a plasmid, encoding human MnSOD, on radiation-induced skin injury in rats and (ii) explored the mechanism underlying the protective effects of pMnSOD.

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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a highly malignant cancer with poor prognosis, for which effective therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. The dual-specificity phosphatase PTPMT1 is localized in mitochondria and highly expressed in various cancers. Here, we investigated the function of PTPMT1 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a heterogeneous group of subpopulations with differentially expressed surface markers. CD146 + MSCs correlate with high therapeutic and secretory potency. However, their therapeutic efficacy and mechanisms in premature ovarian failure (POF) have not been explored.

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Background: Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease. There is no effective treatment for PF. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) has anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects but has limited potential owing to its short half-life.

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Background: Retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLS) is a rare, biologically heterogeneous tumor with distinct clinical characteristics, such as frequent local recurrence, repeated relapse, and rare distant metastasis. No effective targeted therapy is available for RPLS. Here, we aim to determine the pathological functions and therapeutic potential of carbohydrate sulfotransferase 15 () in RPLS.

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Background: Ferroptosis is a type of cell death driven by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation, which is involved in the pathogenesis of various tumors. Small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO)-specific protease 1 () is a critical SUMO-specific protease, which controls multiple cellular signaling processes. However, the roles and mechanisms of -mediated protein SUMOylation in the regulation of cell death and ferroptosis remain unexplored.

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Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a fatal malignancy due to the lack of early detection method, therapeutic drug and target. We noticed that the expression of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Mitochondria1(PTPMT1) is upregulated in PDAC. However, its role in pancreatic cancer remains unknown.

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Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) possess the remarkable ability to regenerate the whole blood system in response to ablated stress demands. Delineating the mechanisms that maintain HSPCs during regenerative stresses is increasingly important. Here, it is shown that Hemgn is significantly induced by hematopoietic stresses including irradiation and bone marrow transplantation (BMT).

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common pulmonary complication observed in preterm infants that is composed of multifactorial pathogenesis. Current strategies, albeit successful in moderately reducing morbidity and mortality of BPD, failed to draw overall satisfactory conclusion. Here, using a typical mouse model mimicking hallmarks of BPD, we revealed that both cord blood-derived mononuclear cells (CB-MNCs) and umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) are efficient in alleviating BPD.

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Ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 2 (ENPP2) has been recently linked to tumor development. However, its role in modulating multiple myeloma (MM) disease progression remains unclear. Here, we demonstrated that CD138+ cells isolated from MM patients presented with higher expression of ENPP2 compared with CD138- cells.

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