Publications by authors named "Xiaohong Qin"

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  • PDGFRβ is a receptor tyrosine kinase that plays a crucial role in cell functions, and its dysregulation can lead to cardiovascular and fibrosis-related diseases.
  • * Its kinase activity is tightly regulated, involving mechanisms like autoinhibition and transphosphorylation, but additional factors are needed for full regulation.
  • * The study suggests that activation through dimerization and allosteric regulation is important, a mechanism also seen in other type III RTKs, such as CSF1R, which is linked to neurological issues when disrupted.
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  • * A new three-dimensional network structure was created using solution blow spinning, incorporating superabsorbent fibers and nanofibers designed for rapid liquid absorption and uniform retention.
  • * The new design led to significant improvements, including faster liquid infiltration, much higher absorption rates (up to 46.1 times better), and an impressive antibacterial effect exceeding 99.99%, without affecting skin contact.
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Background: The complexity of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) may require the simultaneous analysis of variant types of protein biomarkers to describe it more accurately. In this study, we analyzed for the first time the alterations of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteins in patients with aSAH by multi-targeted Olink proteomics, aiming to reveal the pathophysiology of DCI and provide insights into the diagnosis and treatment of aSAH.

Methods: Six aSAH patients and six control patients were selected, and CSF samples were analyzed by Olink Proteomics (including 96-neurology panel and 96-inflammation panel) based on Proximity Extension Assay (PEA).

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Sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting (SAWH) shows great promise to mitigate the worldwide water scarcity, especially in the arid regions. Salt-based composite materials are the extensively used sorbents for SAWH, however, they suffer from complex preparation to avoid salt leakage. Furthermore, the significant amount of heat produced during water harvesting process is often neglected and wasted.

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  • - The study focuses on converting plastic waste, specifically PET, into valuable chemicals like formate and hydrogen using a newly developed NiO electrocatalyst, which has shown high efficiency and industrial-level performance.
  • - The catalyst operates at over 1 A cm-2 with an impressive 80% Faradaic efficiency, producing formate at a rate of 7.16 mmol cm-2 h-1, thanks to its unique amorphous-crystalline structure that enhances activity.
  • - A techno-economic analysis reveals that recycling waste PET with this process could yield a profit of $501 per ton, highlighting its economic viability and contribution to sustainable waste management.
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Tissue engineering has emerged as a biological alternative aimed at sustaining, rehabilitating, or enhancing the functionality of tissues that have experienced partial or complete loss of their operational capabilities. The distinctive characteristics of electrospun nanofibrous structures, such as their elevated surface-area-to-volume ratio, specific pore sizes, and fine fiber diameters, make them suitable as effective scaffolds in tissue engineering, capable of mimicking the functions of the targeted tissue. However, electrospun nanofibers, whether derived from natural or synthetic polymers or their combinations, often fall short of replicating the multifunctional attributes of the extracellular matrix (ECM).

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe subtype of hemorrhagic stroke. The molecular mechanisms of its secondary brain damage remain obscure. To investigate the alterations in gene and metabolite levels following SAH, we construct the transcriptome and metabolome profiles of the rat cerebral cortex post-SAH using whole transcriptome sequencing and untargeted metabolomics assays.

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  • - Textile sweat sensors offer a promising method for non-invasive health monitoring by capturing sweat quickly and preventing its evaporation for real-time data accuracy.
  • - A new microfluidic sweat management system, designed without pumps, uses a nanofiber sheath layer to enhance sweat capture and control, utilizing the unique properties of different yarns.
  • - This innovative design enables rapid and stable sweat detection, is easily integrated into clothing, and maintains performance even after multiple washes, paving the way for smart health monitoring garments.
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This study aimed to investigate the function of disulfidptosis-associated long noncoding RNAs (DAlncRNAs) in low-grade gliomas (LGG) through bioinformatics analysis and construct a signature to predict the classification, prognosis, tumor microenvironment, and selection of immunotherapy and chemotherapy in LGG. Genomic, clinical, and mutational information of 526 patients with LGG was retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas repository. A nonnegative matrix factorization algorithm was applied to classify patients with LGG.

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The rational design of carbon-supported transition metal single-atom catalysts necessitates precise atomic positioning within the precursor. However, structural collapse during pyrolysis can occlude single atoms, posing significant challenges in controlling both their utilization and coordination environment. Herein, we present a surface atom adsorption-flash heating (FH) strategy, which ensures that the pre-designed carbon nanofiber structure remains intact during heating, preventing unforeseen collapse effects and enabling the formation of metal atoms in nano-environments with either tetra-nitrogen or penta-nitrogen coordination at different flash heating temperatures.

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Functional segmental trachea reconstruction is a critical concern in thoracic surgery, and tissue-engineered trachea (TET) holds promise as a potential solution. However, current TET falls short in fully restoring physiological function due to the lack of the intricate multi-tissue structure found in natural trachea. In this research, a multi-tissue integrated tissue-engineered trachea (MI-TET) is successfully developed by orderly assembling various cells (chondrocytes, fibroblasts and epithelial cells) on 3D-printed PGS bioelastomer scaffolds.

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Background: The disruption of intracranial fluid dynamics due to large unruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) commonly triggers a domino effect within the central nervous system. This phenomenon is frequently overlooked in prior clinic and may lead to catastrophic misdiagnoses. Our team has documented the world's first case of so-called () induced by a AVM.

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Background: Late-Life Depression (LLD) is a prevalent mental health disorder that is often accompanied by cognitive impairments. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of coexisting Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) on both subjective and objective cognitive abilities in untreated LLD individuals.

Methods: A total of 77 participants aged 60 years and above were recruited for this study, comprising 31 individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (LLD group), 46 with MDD and coexisting Generalized Anxiety Disorder (LLDA group), and 54 healthy controls (HC).

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  • The study investigates carotid atherosclerosis, a progressive vascular disease linked to stroke, with a focus on finding metabolic biomarkers for patients at high risk.
  • Researchers used sample tissues from 20 patients to conduct an untargeted metabolomics analysis, identifying 154 altered metabolites related to carotid plaque development.
  • The findings highlight 15 key metabolites as potential biomarkers and suggest specific metabolic pathways that may contribute to the disease, offering new insights for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
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Objective: Bioinformatics methods were applied to investigate the pivotal genes and regulatory networks associated with atherosclerotic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS) and provide new insights for the treatment of this disease.

Methods: The study utilized five ACAS datasets (GSE100927, GSE11782, GESE28829, GSE41571, and GSE43292) downloaded from the NCBI GEO database. The first four datasets were combined as the training set ( = 99), while GSE43292 ( = 64) was used as the validation set.

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  • HIV-associated dementia (HAD) shares symptoms with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), making diagnosis challenging, especially in AIDS patients.
  • A case study of a 54-year-old man showed cognitive decline and abnormal test results, initially leading to a CJD diagnosis, but improved with anti-HIV treatment, confirming HAD.
  • The findings emphasize the need for thorough diagnostic testing for dementia-like symptoms in AIDS patients and caution against relying solely on specific biomarkers like the 14-3-3 protein.
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Tissue engineering and electrotherapy are two promising methods to promote tissue repair. However, their integration remains an underexplored area, because their requirements on devices are usually distinct. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have shown great potential to develop self-powered devices.

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  • Highly permeable particulate matter can carry harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins, posing significant health risks.
  • Traditional respirators often sacrifice comfort for effective filtration, leading to discomfort and waste of materials.
  • A new electrospinning method creates an ultrathin and lightweight fiber filter that provides high protection, comfort, and sustainability while using significantly less material than typical N95 respirators.
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Interfacial solar vapor generation holds great promise for alleviating the global freshwater crisis, but its real-world application is limited by the efficiently choppy water evaporation and industrial production capability. Herein, a self-floating solar evaporator with an underwater aerophilic surface is innovatively fabricated by weaving core-shell yarns via mature weaving techniques. The core-shell yarns possess capillary water channels in the hydrophilic cotton core and can trap air in the hydrophobic electrospinning nanofiber shell when submerged underwater, simultaneously realizing controllable water supplies, stable self-flotation, and great thermal insulation.

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High-temperature environments pose significant risks to human health and safety. The body's natural ability to regulate temperature becomes overwhelmed under extreme heat, leading to heat stroke, dehydration, and even death. Therefore, the development of effective personal thermal-moisture management systems is crucial for maintaining human well-being.

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Background: Sexual dysfunction is commonly observed in individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), along with various psychological symptoms such as anxiety, somatic complaints, interpersonal sensitivity, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. However, there is a research gap in understanding the impact of these psychological symptoms on sexual functioning in MDD. Furthermore, there is limited data on the incidence of sexual dysfunction among drug-naive MDD patients in West China.

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Background: The high incidence of malnutrition in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery can lead to unplanned weight loss, sarcopenia and reduced grip strength to the extent that it can seriously affect the prognosis of colorectal cancer patients.

Objective: This study investigated the effect of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) on the prevalence of grip strength, unplanned weight loss and sarcopenia in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.

Methods: We systematically searched randomized controlled studies from CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Web of Science and three Chinese databases (CNKI, Wan-Fang database, VIP database) from database creation to September 2023.

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There is an absent systematic analysis or review that has been conducted to clarify the topic of nomenclature history and terms misuse about Chiari malformations (CMs). We reviewed all reports on terms coined for CMs for rational use and provided their etymology and future development. All literature on the nomenclature of CMs was retrieved and extracted into core terms.

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Solar-driven interfacial desalination is widely considered to be a promising technology to address the global water crisis. This study proposes a novel electrospun nanofiber-based all-in-one vertically interfacial solar evaporator endowed with a high steam generation rate, steady omnidirectional evaporation, and enduring ultrahigh-salinity brine desalination. In particular, the electrospun nanofiber is collected into the tubular structure, followed by spraying with a dense crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) film, which renders them sufficiently strong for the preparation of a vertically array evaporator.

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To investigate the expression alterations of specific genes that occur after venous stroke, we identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between sham and damaged cortical tissues at 2 and 7 days after induction of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) model. The profiles of DEGs were analyzed using GO, KEGG, GSEA, and PPI, and the crucial gene was further verified by western blot and immunofluorescence. We found 969 and 883 DEGs at 2 and 7 days after CVST, respectively.

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