Publications by authors named "Xuezhi He"

Objective: This study aims to elucidate the clinical features observed in cases of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) initially presenting with cardiac tamponade and to share treatment experiences.

Materials And Methods: Five pediatric patients were initially diagnosed with AML accompanied by cardiac myeloid sarcoma (MS). The diagnosis was established by examining our hospital records and reviewing pertinent literature from 1990 to July 2023, accessible through MEDLINE/PubMed.

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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) has become a vital regulator in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis (OP). This study aimed to investigate the role of lncRNA DLEU2 in the development of proliferation and apoptosis of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). High-throughput sequencing in bone tissues from 3 pairs of healthy donors and OP patients was used to search for differential lncRNAs.

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Objective: To examine the correlation between specific indicators and the quality of hip joint ultrasound images in infants and determine whether the individual infant suit ultrasound examination for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Method: We retrospectively selected infants aged 0-6 months, undergone ultrasound imaging of the left hip joint between September 2021 and March 2022 at Shenzhen Children's Hospital. Using the entropy weighting method, weights were assigned to anatomical structures.

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a highly lethal disease worldwide. We found the pseudogene-derived lncRNA PTTG3P is upregulated in NSCLC and associated with larger tumor size, advanced staging, and poor prognosis. This study investigated the oncogenic roles and mechanisms of PTTG3P in NSCLC.

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Background: Despite the increasing application of tolvaptan in cardiac surgery, there is no information on the use of tolvaptan in Stanford patients with type A aortic dissection. This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative clinical effects of tolvaptan in patients with type A aortic dissection  after tafter surgery.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 45 patients treated for type A aortic dissection in our hospital from 2018 to 2020.

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Objectives: Ultrasound (US) is important for diagnosing infant developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). However, the accuracy of the diagnosis depends heavily on expertise. We aimed to develop a novel automatic system (DDHnet) for accurate, fast, and robust diagnosis of DDH.

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  • c-Myc and E2F1 are crucial in many cancers, and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) like MNX1-AS1 can influence tumor-related processes in their regulation.
  • The study found that MNX1-AS1 is increased in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) due to c-Myc activation and is linked to worse patient outcomes by enhancing cell growth and tumor formation.
  • MNX1-AS1 interacts with IGF2BP1, stabilizing c-Myc and E2F1 mRNA, leading to a feedback loop that accelerates cell proliferation, suggesting potential for MNX1-AS1 as a biomarker and therapeutic target in NSCLC.
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  • A clinical trial involving 101 patients compared two surgical techniques for mildly affected aortic sinuses: the extended adventitial inversion with graft eversion anastomosis (Group A) and aorta wrapping with right atrial shunt (Group B).
  • Results showed that Group A had a significantly shorter surgery duration and fewer complications, while Group B demonstrated increased aortic dimensions at follow-up.
  • The study concluded that the extended adventitial inversion technique was more effective in managing aortic sinus issues, with better outcomes regarding reoperations and overall aortic health.
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  • - The study discusses a case of a Chinese female patient with 46, XY gonadal dysgenesis (GD) and associated complications, including minifascicular neuropathy, stemming from a homozygous variant in the Desert hedgehog (DHH) gene.
  • - The patient, who was hospitalized at 14.3 years for slow breast development and had no uterus or ovaries, underwent estrogen replacement therapy, leading to breast development but worsening peripheral neuropathy.
  • - This case highlights new findings related to age-related changes in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and multiple health complications (like obesity and insulin resistance) that have not been previously reported in similar patients.
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  • The study aimed to develop an AI-based classification method to assess bone mineral density for oral implant surgery using CBCT radiographic images from 70 patients with jaw defects.
  • The radiographic data was divided into 605 training sets and analyzed using Hounsfield Unit (HU) values, which were categorized into five types based on density levels.
  • The accuracy of the AI classification was validated by comparing the AI-detected HU values with those manually classified by experienced dental implant physicians, leading to improved surgical decision-making in implant procedures.
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  • Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), particularly MELTF-AS1, are crucial in the development of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and are linked to poor patient outcomes.
  • MELTF-AS1 is found to enhance tumor growth and spread by regulating cell functions, with its expression increased through copy number amplification and transcription factor SP1 activation.
  • The study highlights how MELTF-AS1 interacts with the RNA-binding protein YBX1 to promote transcription of the gene ANXA8, suggesting new avenues for diagnostics and treatments in NSCLC.
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  • - The study compares the effectiveness of dapagliflozin and empagliflozin, both sodium-glucose cotransport-2 inhibitors, in improving prognostic outcomes for heart failure patients, utilizing randomized controlled trials from various databases up to October 2021.
  • - Analysis of 11 trials showed that while both drugs had similar effects on hospitalizations for heart failure, empagliflozin was more effective in reducing heart failure exacerbations, while dapagliflozin reduced all-cause mortality compared to empagliflozin.
  • - The findings suggest that a daily dose of 10 mg dapagliflozin may be more beneficial overall for heart failure patients than the same dose of empagliflozin,
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  • Recent research highlights the important role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating human cancer biology, specifically focusing on lncRNA PCAT18 in gastric cancer (GC).
  • The study found that PCAT18 expression is significantly lower in gastric cancer tissues and is associated with worse patient outcomes.
  • Mechanistically, PCAT18 inhibits GC cell proliferation by interacting with miR-570a-3p to regulate the expression of the tumor suppressor gene p16, suggesting its potential as a target for GC therapy.
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  • Researchers studied circular RNAs (circRNAs) to understand their role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer, and found that circETFA is significantly overexpressed in HCC tissues and plasma.
  • High levels of circETFA were linked to poor patient prognosis and contributed to the aggressive behavior of HCC cells by allowing them to avoid cell cycle arrest and reduce apoptosis.
  • The study concluded that circETFA promotes HCC progression by increasing CCL5 expression and acting as a sponge for a specific microRNA, making it a potential new biomarker and target for treatment.
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Numerous studies have reported that a variety of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) can promote the proliferation, invasion, and migration of different tumor cells. However, different lncRNAs regulate cell functions in various forms, and the exact mechanisms are not clear. Here, we investigated the effect of the lncRNA ELF3-AS1 on gastric cancer (GC) cell function and explored the exact mechanism.

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MicroRNAs are crucial regulators in the phenotype switch of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Nonetheless, the role of miR-146b-3p in VSMCs remains unclear. In the present study, platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) at different concentrations was employed to stimulate VSMCs for different times, to establish the model of VSMC dysfunction.

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Numerous studies have revealed that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) with oncogene properties play vital roles in gastric cancer (GC). In this study, we aimed to elucidate the function of TMEM92-AS1 in GC progression and to investigate its underlying mechanisms. TMEM92-AS1 was filtered from the Gene Expression Omnibus database.

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Dysregulated expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) has been reported in many types of cancers, indicating that it has important regulatory roles in human cancer biology. Recently, lncRNA urothelial cancer-associated 1 (UCA1) was shown to be dysregulated in many cancer types, but the detailed mechanisms remain largely unknown. In our study, we found that upregulated UCA1 is associated with poor prognosis in gastric cancer patients.

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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the most common biliary tract malignancy, with a low survival rate and limited treatment options. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have recently been verified to have significant regulatory functions in many kinds of human cancers. It was discovered in this study that the lncRNA PVT1, whose expression is significantly elevated in CCA, could be a molecular marker of CCA.

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  • Recent research indicates that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are important in human tumor development, but their role in gastric cancer is still unclear.* -
  • A novel lncRNA named HOXC-AS3 was identified, showing elevated levels in gastric cancer tissues, influencing cell growth and movement, and correlating with clinical outcomes.* -
  • HOXC-AS3's activation involves specific histone modifications, and its interaction with the protein YBX1 suggests a mechanism by which it regulates gene expression relevant to gastric cancer progression.*
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  • - Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, and its causes are not fully understood; recent research suggests that noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) may play a significant role in the development of this condition.
  • - The study focused on long intergenic ncRNA 00473 (linc00473) and found that its expression is lower in the placentas of patients with severe PE, and manipulating its levels in trophoblast cell lines affects cell growth and apoptosis.
  • - Investigations indicated that linc00473 influences key gene expressions related to cell behavior by interacting with specific proteins, suggesting it could be important in understanding PE and may serve as a potential biomarker or therapeutic target
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Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a member of the TGF-β superfamily of cytokines, has been reported to exert very heterogeneous functions in various tumors. However, its expression and roles in mediating non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) progression remain unknown. In this study, we found that GDF15 is downregulated in paired NSCLC tissues and correlated with poor clinical outcomes in NSCLC.

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  • - Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the most common type of bile duct cancer, known for its low survival rates and limited treatment options, with the underlying mechanisms of its malignancy still unclear.
  • - Recent research identified the long non-coding RNA, SNHG1, as an oncogenic factor in CCA, which, when knocked down, significantly reduced cell migration and proliferation in both lab and live models.
  • - SNHG1 interacts with the protein EZH2, influencing gene expression through epigenetic regulation, and this relationship affects key genes involved in CCA progression, highlighting SNHG1 as a potential therapeutic target.
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Substantial evidence shows that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) participate in many biological mechanisms, and their dysregulation are also involved in the development and progression of cancers, including gastric cancer (GC). Long intergenic non-coding RNA 00324 (LINC00324), a 2115 bp ncRNA, is located on chromosome 17p13.1.

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