Publications by authors named "Xu Xiaoxiao"

We evaluated the prognostic and therapeutic significance of measurable residual disease (MRD) during remission induction in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients. In the CCCG-ALL-2015 protocol, 7640 patients were categorized into low-, intermediate-, or high-risk groups based on clinical and genetic features. Final risk classification was determined by MRD assessed via flow cytometry on Days 19 and 46 of remission induction, with additional intensified chemotherapy for Day 19 MRD ≥1%.

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  • This study investigates how fibulin-3 (FBLN3) influences the polarization of macrophages and its impact on periodontitis.
  • Clinical and experimental models were used to assess inflammation and macrophage behavior, revealing that higher FBLN3 levels correlated with increased M1 polarization and decreased M2 polarization.
  • Suppressing FBLN3 not only reduced M1 macrophage ratios but also improved periodontal inflammation and prevented bone loss, indicating its potential as a therapeutic target in periodontitis.
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Sewage sludge has great potential for phosphorus (P) recovery. However, sewage sludge-derived biochar suffers from low P bioavailability in land application. K, Ca-rich biomass ash was used to co-pyrolyze with sewage sludge to enhance P bioavailability of synthesized biochar.

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  • Studying native protein structures in crowded environments is challenging, especially in understanding their roles in diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • Researchers employed cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) and the Build and Retrieve (BaR) method to analyze protein complexes in a rat model of AD, finding key structural characteristics linked to disease pathology.
  • Insights from the study suggest that dysfunctions in these protein complexes are not limited to AD, but also relate to other conditions like cancer and various neurodegenerative disorders, highlighting potential new therapeutic approaches.
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  • * Research using cryo-electron microscopy reveals that the structure of α-synuclein filaments varies between different diseases, with a unique fold identified in atypical MSA that includes both neuronal and oligodendroglial pathology.
  • * The study suggests that different disease entities can be classified based on the specific folds of α-synuclein filaments, linking distinct biochemical properties of the protein to the types of cells affected in various conditions.
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Background: Increased stress among medical students in military college has been a challenge in the field of education. One approach to addressing stress reduction is mindfulness training. MBSR has been verified to improve the health status of different individuals.

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Objective: To investigate the application of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in the nursing care of patients undergoing Thulium laser prostatectomy and analyze the factors affecting postoperative complications.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the clinical data of 108 patients who underwent Thulium Laser Prostatectomy in the Zhejiang University Sir Run Run Shaw Alaer Hospital from July 2022 to October 2023. Among them, 58 patients who received nursing care based on the concept of ERAS from January 2023 to October 2023 were assigned to the study group, while the other 50 patients who received conventional nursing care from July 2022 to December 2022 were assigned to the control group.

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Despite stroke being one of the major and increasing burdens to global health, therapeutic interventions in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) continue to be a challenge. Existing treatment methods, such as surgery and conservative treatment have shown limited efficacy in improving the prognosis of ICH. However, more and more studies show that exploring the specific process of immune response after ICH and taking corresponding immunotherapy may have a definite significance to improve the prognosis of cerebral haemorrhage.

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The world's phosphorus (P) resources are gradually depleting. Sewage sludge is an important secondary P resource, and sludge-derived biochar for land use is an effective way to achieve P recovery. However, P in biochar synthesized by direct pyrolysis of sludge usually shows comparatively low bioavailability.

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Retinal neovascular disease is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness globally. It occurs when abnormal new blood vessels form in the retina. In this study, we utilized tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) as vehicles to load quercetin (QUE), a small-molecule flavonoid, forming a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanocomplex, tFNAs-QUE.

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Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) root contains abundant starch, but the physicochemical properties of kudzu starch are not well understood. In this study, we compared the compositions and physicochemical properties of starches isolated from six Pueraria accessions in China. Caige starch exhibited the highest purity (96.

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Current sprayable hydrogel masks lack the stepwise protection, cleansing, and nourishment of extensive wounds, leading to delayed healing with scarring. Here, we develop a sprayable biomimetic double wound mask (BDM) with rapid autophasing and hierarchical programming for scarless wound healing. The BDMs comprise hydrophobic poly (lactide--propylene glycol--lactide) dimethacrylate (PLD) as top layer and hydrophilic gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel as bottom layer, enabling swift autophasing into bilayered structure.

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  • PDGFRB fusions in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are rare, accounting for only 0.8% of tested cases.
  • A study involving 6457 patients over seven years identified 28 with PDGFRB-positive ALL, revealing a median age of 10 and a varied response to treatment.
  • The results highlighted that while chemotherapy with tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKIs) improved complete remission rates, high levels of measurable residual disease (≥0.01%) were linked to poorer outcomes, suggesting a need for tailored treatment strategies to improve survival.
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Retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury (RI/R) is a common pathological process in ophthalmic diseases, which can cause severe visual impairment. The mechanisms underlying RI/R damage and repair are still unclear. Scholars are actively exploring effective intervention strategies to restore impaired visual function.

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The construction and operation of the construction and demolition waste (C&DW) landfills often encounter significant opposition from nearby residents, which is called the "not in my backyard" (NIMBY) effect. However, little is known about the formation mechanism of the NIMBY effect in C&DW landfilling, so this research was conducted for this purpose. First, the influencing factors leading to the NIMBY effect were determined based on a literature review and questionnaire survey.

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  • Smoking can damage the intestines and both heated tobacco products (HTP) and regular cigarettes have harmful effects on the gut.
  • In a study, rats were exposed to HTP and cigarette smoke for 13 weeks, and both caused inflammation and oxidative stress in their intestines.
  • Although HTP has fewer harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes, more research is needed to understand its health risks.
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Ischemic stroke is a cerebrovascular disease associated with high mortality and disability rates. Since the inflammation and immune response play a central role in driving ischemic damage, it becomes essential to modulate excessive inflammatory reactions to promote cell survival and facilitate tissue repair around the injury site. Various cell types are involved in the inflammatory response, including microglia, astrocytes, and neutrophils, each exhibiting distinct phenotypic profiles upon stimulation.

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  • Photon management is essential for enhancing the efficiency of perovskite thin film (PTF) solar cells.
  • A new design featuring a nano-cone (NC) based 2D photonic nanostructure has been simulated to improve light trapping through better light scattering and interference in the active layer of solar cells.
  • The NC nanostructured device shows a 20% increase in short-circuit current density, from 15.00 mA/cm to 18.09 mA/cm, suggesting a promising approach for future developments in perovskite solar cell technology.
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A novel actinobacterium strain, designated HUAS 2-6, was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Camellia oleifera Abel collected from Taoyuan County, Northwestern Hunan Province, South China. This strain was subjected to a polyphasic taxonomic study. Strain HUAS 2-6 is characterized by morphology typical of members of the genus Streptomyces, with deep purplish vinaceous aerial mycelia and deep dull lavender substrate mycelia.

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Objective: DNA damage-inducible transcript 3 (DDIT3), as a downstream transcription factor of endoplasmic reticulum stress, is reported to regulate chondrogenic differentiation under physiological and pathological state. However, the specific involvement of DDIT3 in the degradation of condylar cartilage of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is unclarified.

Design: The expression patterns of DDIT3 in condylar cartilage from monosodium iodoacetate-induced TMJOA mice were examined to uncover the potential role of DDIT3 in TMJOA.

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  • * Research shows a thermophilic archaeal TnpB can efficiently edit genes in its natural environment, having different requirements for cell death and gene editing.
  • * This TnpB can recognize various transposon-adjacent motifs (TAMs), allowing for precise editing of single nucleotides while maintaining high targeting specificity, thereby enhancing gene editing potential across different CRISPR-Cas systems.
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Microtubule-Associated Protein Tau (also known as tau) has been shown to accumulate into paired helical filaments and neurofibrillary tangles, which are known hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. Decades of research have shown that tau protein undergoes extensive post-translational modifications (PTMs), which can alter the protein's structure, function, and dynamics and impact the various properties such as solubility, aggregation, localization, and homeostasis. There is a vast amount of information describing the impact and role of different PTMs in AD pathology and neuroprotection.

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) are the world's leading causes of blindness. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and vascular endothelial cell exposed to oxidative stress is the major cause of AMD and DR. DJ-1, an important endogenous antioxidant, its overexpression is considered as a promising antioxidant treatment for AMD and DR.

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To achieve rapid enrichment of the targeted hydrogen-producing bacterial population and reconstruction of the microbial community in the biological hydrogen-producing reactor, the activated sludge underwent multiple pretreatments using micro-aeration, alkaline treatment, and heat treatment. The activated sludge obtained from the multiple pretreatments was inoculated into the continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) for continuous operations. The community structure alteration and hydrogen-producing capability of the activated sludge were analyzed throughout the operation of the reactor.

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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects and molecular mechanisms of tetrahedral framework nucleic acids-microRNA22 (tFNAs-miR22) on inhibiting pathological retinal neovascularization (RNV) and restoring physiological retinal vessels. A novel DNA nanocomplex (tFNAs-miR22) was synthesised by modifying microRNA-22 (miR22) through attachment onto tetrahedral frame nucleic acids (tFNAs), which possess diverse biological functions. Cell proliferation, wound healing, and tube formation were employed for in vitro assays to investigate the angiogenic function of cells.

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