Publications by authors named "Xulei Zuo"

Purpose: Upadacitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, has been approved by the FDA to treat various autoimmune conditions. This study assessed its adverse events by analyzing reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

Methods: FAERS data from Q3 2019 to Q4 2023 were extracted, and disproportionality analyses were conducted using four statistical measures, reporting odds ratio, proportionate reporting ratio, Bayesian confidence propagation neural network, and empirical Bayesian geometric mean.

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In specific pathological conditions, addressing liver injury may yield favorable effects on renal function through the phenomenon of liver-kidney crosstalk. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) possesses the capability to trigger downstream pathways of inflammatory cytokines, ultimately leading to immune-mediated organ damage. Consequently, understanding the intricate molecular mechanisms governing mtDNA involvement in diseases characterized by liver-kidney crosstalk is of paramount significance.

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Toxicological assessment of chemicals is crucial for safeguarding human health and the environment. However, traditional animal experiments are associated with ethical, technical, and predictive limitations in assessing the toxicity of chemicals to the skin. With the recent development of bioengineering and tissue engineering, three-dimensional (3D) skin models have been commonly used as an alternative for toxicological studies.

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We have previously shown that excessive activation of macrophage proinflammatory activity plays a key role in TCE-induced immune liver injury, but the mechanism of polarization is unclear. Recent studies have shown that TLR9 activation plays an important regulatory role in macrophage polarization. In the present study, we demonstrated that elevated levels of oxidative stress in hepatocytes mediate the release of mtDNA into the bloodstream, leading to the activation of TLR9 in macrophages to regulate macrophage polarization.

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Patients with occupational medicamentose-like dermatitis due to trichloroethylene often suffer from immune kidney injury. Our previous study reveals that C5b-9-dependent cytosolic Ca overload-induced ferroptosis is involved in trichloroethylene sensitized kidney injury. However, how C5b-9 causes cytosolic Ca rise and the specific mechanism whereby overloaded Ca induces ferroptosis remain unknown.

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Occupational medicamentose-like dermatitis due to trichloroethylene (OMDT) is a systemic allergic disease similar to drug eruption-like dermatitis that occurs in workers after exposure to trichloroethylene. In addition to skin and mucosa damage, OMDT patients often accompanied by severe multiorgan damage, including kidney injury. However, the mechanism remains unclear.

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This study aimed to investigate the activating mechanism of the NLRP3 inflammasome in trichloroethylene-sensitized mice. In total, 88 BALB/c female mice were used to establish the trichloroethylene (TCE)-sensitized mouse model. Some of the mice received MitoTEMPO, MCC 950 or soluble recombinant CD59-Cys to inhibit mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) production, NLRP3 assembly, or C5b-9 formation.

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Occupational medicamentose-like dermatitis due to trichloroethylene (OMDT) is a key but unresolved question. OMDT patients often present multiple organ damage, including kidney damage. However, the underlying mechanism remains unknown.

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Patients with trichloroethene-induced Trichloroethylene hypersensitivity syndrome (THS) often present kidney injury. However, the role of Wnt 5a/Ca pathway in renal tubular injury in Trichloroethylene (TCE) sensitized mice remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how Wnt 5a/Ca pathway induced renal tubular epithelial cell injury in TCE sensitized mice.

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Pyridoxine 5'-phosphate oxidase (PNPO) is an enzyme that converts pyridoxine 5'-phosphate into pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), an active form of vitamin B6 implicated in several types of cancer. However, the role of PNPO and its regulatory mechanism in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) are unknown. In the present study, PNPO expression in human ovarian tumour tissue and its association with the clinicopathological features of patients with EOC were examined.

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  • The study investigates the role of Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) in various epithelial-type ovarian tumors to determine its potential involvement in cancer development.
  • It finds that B2M is significantly overexpressed in malignant and borderline ovarian tumors, but its levels do not correlate with clinical factors like age or tumor size.
  • Additionally, the research suggests that B2M could be a promising biomarker and treatment target, with its expression regulated by the TGF-β signaling pathway in ovarian cancer cells.
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Aims: To analyse the optimal laparoscopic surgical techniques for the treatment of interstitial pregnancy to minimise bleeding during the operative procedure and the safety of the subsequent pregnancy.

Methods: Advanced bipolar coagulator was used to achieve haemostasis.

Results: The mean gestational age was 55 ± 5.

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  • The study aims to explore the link between vaginal and intestinal Candida infections in patients suffering from vulvovaginal candidiasis using advanced microbiological and molecular methods.
  • Out of 148 participants, Candida albicans was identified as the main pathogen, with 33.1% having infections in both locations, and high genetic similarity noted between samples from the vagina and intestine.
  • The recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis was found to be significantly higher in patients also infected in the intestine, highlighting the need for comprehensive treatment strategies to reduce recurring infections.
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