Publications by authors named "Xiao-dong Zhao"

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  • The study aimed to evaluate how effective exercise interventions are in reducing antenatal depressive symptoms in pregnant women and to explore various factors that impact this relationship.
  • A meta-analysis of 7 studies involving 524 pregnant women found a significant overall improvement in depressive symptoms from exercise, indicated by an effect size of SMD = -0.41, though some variability among studies was noted.
  • The findings suggest that static exercises and earlier interventions (before 20 weeks gestation) are more beneficial, but further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm these results and enhance exercise guidelines for managing depressive symptoms during pregnancy.
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Objective: The escape from T cell-mediated immune surveillance is an important cause of death for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This study aims to identify clonal heterogeneity in leukemia progenitor cells and explore molecular or signaling pathways associated with AML immune escape.

Methods: Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) was performed to identified AML-related cellular subsets, and intercellular communication was analyzed to investigate molecular mechanisms associated with AML immune escape.

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  • ELF4 deficiency is a newly identified immune disorder causing issues like recurrent oral ulcers, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, especially in boys.
  • The diagnosis involves genetic testing for variations in the ELF4 gene and confirming its impact through lab techniques like Western blotting.
  • Treatment mainly includes glucocorticoids and biologics, with the need for more patient data to refine and improve treatment strategies.
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  • The study investigates factors contributing to erectile dysfunction (ED) in 150 male patients with localized prostate cancer (LPC) after they underwent radical surgery over a two-year period.
  • Results showed that a significant number (88 out of 150) experienced ED post-surgery, with factors like age, prostate size, comorbidities, and psychological state being key influences on this outcome.
  • The researchers conclude that better clinical interventions targeting these factors are essential to improve sexual function recovery and overall quality of life for LPC patients after treatment.
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Objective: To compare the diagnostic efficacy of AI-guided mpMRI-TRUS fusion assisted transperineal systematic biopsy, targeted biopsy and combined biopsy in the diagnosis of PCa, and to evaluate the clinical application value of combined biopsy.

Methods: From April 2022, the general personal information and clinical data of patients with suspicious prostate lesions (PI-RADS≥3) detected by 3.0T mpMRI were collected, then underwent AI-guided mpMRI-TRUS fusion-assisted transperineal prostate biopsy.

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Prostate cancer(PCa)is the most common malignant tumor in male genitourinary system. In China, the incidence of PCa is increasing significantly, which seriously endangers the physical and mental health of Chinese men. Programmed cell death(PCD)is a kind of active and orderly cell death mode, which exists widely in the process of life activities.

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  • The study aims to examine how consistent Gleason scores from preoperative biopsies are with postoperative pathology scores in prostate cancer patients and to develop a risk scoring model.
  • Researchers analyzed demographic and clinical data of patients who underwent radical prostatectomy and found significant differences in Gleason scores between biopsy and surgery results, highlighting factors like weight, BMI, and PSA levels.
  • They successfully created an 8-factor predictive model to assess the consistency of Gleason scores, showing its effectiveness through various statistical evaluations.
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As a major neuron type in the brain, the excitatory neuron (EN) regulates the lifespan in C. elegans. How the EN acquires senescence, however, is unknown.

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Background: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor associated with high morbidity and mortality. Yiqi Yangjing recipe (YYR) is a formula of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is commonly used for the treatment of lung cancer with good clinical efficacy. The specific anti-cancer mechanism of YYR is still unknown.

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Objective: To construct a cuproptosis-related lncRNA model and obtain some new ideas and methods for predicting the biochemical recurrence (BCR) of PCa.

Methods: We identified cuproptosis-related lncRNAs from the gene expression data, mutation load data and clinical data on PCa patients in the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and divided the patients into a training group and a verification group. We constructed a prognostic risk scoring model based on the cuproptosis -related lncRNAs, verified the validity of the model by BCR-free survival analysis, logistic regression analysis and independent prognosis analysis, and visualized the results using ROC curve analysis, Kaplan-Meier survival curves and the correlation heat map.

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In recent years, the incidence of PCa in China has been increasing year by year. Early diagnosis of the malignancy and monitoring of its progression are keys to the reduction of mortality. Currently, early diagnosis of PCa is mainly achieved by determining the level of PSA.

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Objective: To construct and verify a key gene signature of the basement membrane of prostate cancer (PCa) to predict the progression and biochemical recurrence of the malignancy after radical prostatectomy.

Methods: Based on the PCa-related transcriptome, gene mutation and clinical data from the Cancer Genome Atlas Project (TCGA) database, we analyzed the differentially expressed genes (DEG) related to the basement membrane in the PCa and adjacent normal prostate tissues, and subjected them to GO function enrichment and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses. We identified prognosis-related genes from the DEGs and analyzed their mutations.

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Objective: To explore the value of miR-129 in the diagnosis, treatment and prediction of the clinical prognosis of PCa by observing the correlation between miR-129 and the progression of the malignancy.

Methods: This retrospective analysis included 310 male patients who visited the Department of Urology of the General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command from January 2014 to January 2022, 80 as normal healthy men, 80 with BPH, and the other 150 with PCa treated by radical prostatectomy without chemotherapy, radiotherapy or androgen-deprivation therapy. We determined the miR-129 expression in the serum and prostatic tissue of all the subjects by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), performed pathological grading of the primary cancerous and pericancerous (≥ 3 cm from the focus) prostate tissues from the 150 PCa patients, collected the demographic and clinical data on all the subjects, and analyzed the correlation of their demographic data with the clinical parameters.

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With changes in the modes of life and work, infertility is becoming a serious international problem. The incidence of infertility is 10-15% of the couples of childbearing age in China and is increasing year by year, and 30-50% of the cases are related to male factors. Trace elements refer to the chemical elements that account for less than 1/10,000 of the total weight of the human body, of which less than 100 mg is required per person per day.

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  • Researchers identified two new alkaloids, Eleganine A and Eleganine B, from the stems and leaves of a specific plant, along with 11 previously known compounds.
  • The structural characteristics and configurations of the new compounds were determined using advanced techniques like UV, IR, HR-ESI-MS, NMR, and electronic circular dichroism.
  • All isolated compounds were tested for anti-inflammatory effects and their ability to inhibit glucose-induced mesangial cell proliferation, but none demonstrated significant activity at concentrations below 50 μM.
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Four new monoterpene indole alkaloids (1-4) together with twelve known alkaloids (5-16) were isolated from the roots of Alstonia rupestris. Compound 1 was the first example of C-symmetric heteroyohimbine-type indole alkaloid homodimer obtained from natural plant resource. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data.

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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening, inflammatory disease affecting premature infants with intestinal necrosis, but the mechanism remains unclear. Neonatal macrophages are thought to play an important role in the pathogenesis of NEC through the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Restriction of cytokine expression in macrophages of NEC tissues may be beneficial.

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In recent years, the contamination of antibiotics and their resistance genes (ARGs) has attracted the extensive attention of researchers at home and abroad. Soil is an important sink for the migration and transformation of antibiotics and ARGs, which pose a threat to soil organisms and human health. According to the relevant investigations in the past 15 years, the soil has been polluted by antibiotics to varying degrees in China.

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Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is widely used for treating critically-ill patients in the emergency department in China. Anticoagulant therapy is needed to prevent clotting in the extracorporeal circulation during CRRT. Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) has been shown to potentially be safer and more effective and is now recommended as the preferred anticoagulant method for CRRT.

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  • - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) in treating erectile dysfunction (ED) in 26 patients, administering treatments over six weeks while monitoring symptoms and side effects.
  • - Results showed significant improvements in IIEF-5 and EHS scores after the treatment, particularly peaking at six months, although some scores declined by the twelfth month but remained above baseline levels.
  • - The treatment had a low occurrence of adverse effects, mainly mild issues like itching and pain, indicating Li-ESWT is a promising option for improving ED symptoms safely.
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Purposes: This study aimed to investigate whether the morphology of the superior articular processes of L5 vertebra affected the accuracy of pedicle screw placement by reviewing 299 patients who had undergone L5 pedicle screw fixation over the past 12 months and measuring relevant parameters.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent L5 vertebra fixation at our spine surgery department from October 20, 2020 to October 20, 2021. Patients with spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, and scoliosis were excluded.

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Purpose: Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee (SIFK) is a common cause of knee joint pain that mainly afflicts the elderly. Until now, how a sudden insufficiency fracture of subchondral bone affects the transcriptomic profiles of cartilage in SIFK and OA patients are largely unknown.

Methods: Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) was used to identify various cell subsets and evaluate transcriptomic differences in cartilage of SIFK and OA patients.

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is a most common malignancy in the genitourinary system, which imposes a huge burden on the patients and society. Various traditional medication methods fail to achieve satisfactory effects, and therefore it is imperative to develop innovative and effective routes of administration. Drug delivery systems have the characteristics of both delivery and controlled release and are widely used clinically.

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Objective: To study the changes in the erectile function of the male patients with renal failure after hemodialysis (HD) or kidney transplantation (KT) and explore the causes of these changes.

Methods: From January 2015 to January 2021, 160 male patients with renal failure complaining of ED underwent HD (n = 80) or KT (n = 80) in the General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command. The patients were aged 25-45 (31.

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Objective: We preformed this retrospective study of clinical manifestation, imaging feature, and mutations to describe joint involvement in X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) patients, aimed to provide recommendation for physicians.

Methods: A total number of 98 XLA patients who have been diagnosed between January 2000 and February 2020 were enrolled and grouped based on whether they developed arthritis and analyzed for the clinical, imaging, and gene mutation data using the t test or the Mann-Whitney test.

Results: Forty-five out of 98 patients (45.

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