Publications by authors named "Xiaoming Zhu"

Background: Endometrial proliferative lesions (EPLs) encompass endometrial hyperplasia (EH) and endometrial carcinoma (EC). Atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) is associated with an elevated risk of progression to EC. Patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) exhibit higher serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and a correspondingly increased incidence of EPLs.

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Objective: To explore the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) combined with a PD-1 antibody in improving complete clinical response (cCR) and organ preservation in patients with ultra-low rectal cancer.

Methods: This was a prospective phase II, single-arm, open-label trial. Patients with confirmed pMMR status T1-3aN0-1M0 retcal adenocarcinoma were included.

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Finite element human body models (HBMs) are the primary method for predicting human biological responses in vehicle collisions, especially personalized HBMs that allow accounting for diverse populations. Yet, creating personalized HBMs from a single image is a challenging task. This study addresses this challenge by providing a framework for HBM personalization, starting from a single image used to estimate the subject's skin point cloud, the skeletal point cloud, and the relative positions of the skeletons.

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Background: The lymphatic system is the major route of cancer metastasis, and sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) are the first station for the spread of cancer cells. Accurate identification of SLNs by tracers during surgery is crucial for SLN biopsy and lymphadenectomy. However, conventional monomodal tracers such as blue dyes and carbon nanoparticles often induce a misjudgment of SLNs and thus are still unsatisfying for clinical applications.

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Introduction: Heart failure is a complex syndrome characterized by impaired cardiac function. Despite improvements in treatment, the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise. The Cardiometabolic Index (CMI), a novel measure combining abdominal obesity and lipid levels, has emerged as a potential predictor of cardiac metabolic risk.

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Aims/introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a prevalent complication of diabetes characterized by heightened inflammation and impaired wound-healing processes. Interleukin-37 (IL-37) is a natural suppressor of innate inflammation. Here, we aim to investigate the potential of IL-37 in enhancing the healing process of diabetic wounds.

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The design and synthesis of novel lanthanide-based coordination polymers (Ln-CPs) from flexible organic ligands is still attractive and challenging. In this work, two isostructural Ln-CPs with a unique 2D network, namely, [Ln(HL)(DMF)]] (Ln = Dy for , Tb for ) based on a flexible polycarboxylic acid ligand hexakis(4-carboxylato-phenoxy)cyclotriphosphazene (HL), have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Significantly, it is the first observation of polycarboxylic acid ligands participating in coordination in the construction of coordination polymers in the form of semi-deprotonation.

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This study aimed to examine the impact of dietary carbohydrate to lipid (CHO/L) ratio on the growth, reproductive, and offspring performance of broodstock yellow catfish, and to elucidate the metabolic differences between mothers and offspring using lipidomics. Five isonitrogenous and isoenergetic diets with varying CHO/L ratios (0.65, 1.

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Phosphorus-induced harmful algae blooms elicited attention, and both microalgae harvesting and phosphorus removal are essential, especially preventing secondary pollution. In this study, starved Chlorella vulgaris removed 68.73 % of dissolved inorganic phosphorus (DIP) compared to 37.

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The trial was conducted to investigate the effects of the replacement of dietary fishmeal (FM) by the blend of meal (TMM), meal (CM), protein (CAP), cottonseed protein concentrate (CPC) on growth, protein utilization and intestinal health of gibel carp (, CAS Ⅴ). The FM-based diet was used as the control, and the blended proteins (TMM: CM: CAP: CPC) at ratios of 1 : 1:8 : 2 (BLEND A), 1 : 1:6 : 4 (BLEND B), and 1 : 1:4 : 6 (BLEND C) were used to replace FM at three levels (33%, 67%, 100%), respectively. The results showed that, compared to the control group, growth performance increased significantly when dietary FM was fully replaced by BLEND B ( < 0.

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Carbon pools and microbial carbon metabolism can be significantly altered due to the diverse organic matter properties and low pH characteristics of artemisinin sustained-release algaecides (ASAs). These effects have still not been systematically studied, leading to uncertainty in the application of ASAs for cyanobacterial management in natural waters. This study assessed the effects of ASAs on carbon fate, carbon metabolism and potential ecological impacts during in-situ cyanobacterial inhibition.

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  • Researchers developed a thermosensitive gel using poloxamer and modified chitosan that shows excellent properties for eye treatment, including good water absorption and antibacterial effects against common bacteria.
  • The gel's structure is macroporous, enhancing its ability to stick to the cornea while allowing for airflow, making it suitable for ocular applications.
  • In tests, the gel demonstrated sustained release of the antibiotic levofloxacin over 48 hours and showed strong binding with proteins related to bacteria and corneal tissues, indicating its potential for effective ocular drug delivery.
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  • Ferroptosis is a newly identified form of cell death that plays an important role in liver fibrosis, and the natural compound Formononetin (FMN) shows potential in mitigating this condition.
  • The research focuses on how FMN regulates liver fibrosis through its interaction with NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) and induces ferroptosis in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) using an animal model.
  • Results indicate that FMN can reduce fibrosis by promoting ferroptosis in activated HSCs, and it binds directly to NOX4, enhancing its activity and thereby supporting its therapeutic potential for liver fibrosis treatment.
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  • Artemisinin sustained-release algaecides (ASAs) are effective at inhibiting cyanobacteria in lab settings but their real-world effectiveness in natural ecosystems was previously unclear.
  • A 110-day study showed that ASAs effectively inhibited cyanobacteria over the long term while increasing total organic carbon (TOC) and total phosphorus (TP) levels in water, and enhancing microbial diversity.
  • The research demonstrated that ASAs promote bacterial resistance to cyanobacteria, helping maintain ecosystem stability, but the early growth of floating plants may hinder their effectiveness in the long run.
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Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) process is the "bottleneck" of water splitting, and the low-cost and high-efficient OER catalysts are of great importance and attractive but they are still challenging. Herein, a dual modification strategy is developed to tune and enrich the structure of cobalt silicate (CoSiO) showing boosted OER properties. Cobalt oxide (CoO) decorated CoSiO nanobelts, denoted as CS, is firstly prepared using a Co-based precursor by a facile hydrothermal reaction.

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Aims: The pathophysiological of diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) remains to be elucidated and there are no diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers for the condition. In this explorative proteomic study, metabolic proteome profiling of serum in patients with/without DSPN was analyzed. We aimed to discover proteins with different abundance ranges through proximity extension assay (PEA) technology.

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  • The study investigates the effects of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) and neurotrophin receptor (NTR) on brain damage caused by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.
  • Rat models with focal middle cerebral artery occlusion were treated and compared to control groups, measuring infarct volume and motor function as well as conducting various assays to assess effects on inflammation and cell survival.
  • Results showed that G-CSF and NTR treatment significantly reduced brain injury, improved motor skills, and altered key inflammatory and anti-apoptotic markers, indicating their potential for promoting neuron regeneration and protective effects in ischemic conditions.
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Aquaculture wastewater contains high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, which can be used as nutrients for microalgal growth. In this study, the ability of Chlorella sorokiniana (C. sorokiniana) to purify aquaculture wastewater from an intensive recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) carp sp.

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  • The study investigates the roles of different adenosine receptors (A1R, A2AR, A2BR, A3R) in liver fibrosis, noting that A1R and A2AR may worsen the condition while A2BR and A3R could help alleviate it.
  • Using mouse models of liver fibrosis, various adenosine receptor agonists were tested, showing that A1R and A2AR activation increases liver damage and cellular proliferation, whereas A2BR and A3R activation helps reduce fibrosis symptoms.
  • The findings indicate that targeting specific adenosine receptors could be a potential therapeutic strategy for managing liver fibrosis, with NECA, an adenosine analog, showing promising results in reducing fibrosis and
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Metastasis is the main cause of mortality in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Exploring the mechanisms of metastasis is of great importance in both clinical and fundamental CRC research. CRC is a highly heterogeneous disease with variable therapeutic outcomes of treatment.

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Fish show variation in feeding habits to adapt to complex environments. However, the genetic basis of feeding preference and the corresponding metabolic strategies that differentiate feeding habits remain elusive. Here, by comparing the whole genome of a typical carnivorous fish ( Günther) with that of herbivorous fish, we identify 250 genes through both positive selection and rapid evolution, including taste receptor () and We demonstrate that is required for carnivore preference in -deficient zebrafish and in a diet-shifted grass carp model.

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Objective: This study aims to explore the association between niacin intake and stroke within a diverse, multi-ethnic population.

Methods: A stringent set of inclusion and exclusion criteria led to the enrollment of 39,721 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Two interviews were conducted to recall dietary intake, and the USDA's Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) was utilized to calculate niacin intake based on dietary recall results.

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Two enantiomeric pairs of new 3d-4f heterometallic clusters have been synthesized from two enantiomer Schiff base derivatives: (/)-2-[(2-hydroxy-1-phenylethylimino)methyl] phenol (-/-HL). The formulae of the series clusters are CoLn(-L) (Ln = Dy (), Gd ()), CoLn (-L) (Ln = Dy (), Gd ()), whose crystal structures and magnetic properties have been characterized. Structural analysis indicated that the above clusters crystallize in the chiral 23 group space.

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Protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP2 activates RAS signaling, which is a novel target for colorectal cancer (CRC) therapy. However, SHP2 inhibitor monotherapy is ineffective for metastatic CRC and a combination therapy is required. In this study, we aimed to improve the antitumor efficacy of SHP2 inhibition and try to explore the resistance mechanism of SHP2 inhibitor.

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