Publications by authors named "Yanjie Bai"

Objective: While electroacupuncture (EA) has shown effectiveness in treating learning and memory deficits associated with ischemic stroke (IS), the specific mechanisms involved remain unclear. The goal of this study was to investigate whether EA improves learning and memory deficits in MCAO rats by regulating microglia/macrophage polarization through the nuclear factor red lineage 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway.

Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to MCAO modeling and treated with EA 24 hours post-MCAO for a period of two weeks.

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Correction for 'Development of a tannic acid- and silicate ion-functionalized PVA-starch composite hydrogel for skeletal muscle repairing' by Longkang Li , , 2024, , 3917-3926, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB03006G.

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Objective: Bone injury complicated with bleeding and irregular shaped defect are challenging in orthopedic surgery and practices due to the lack of reliable hemostasis and simultaneous defect repair strategy. Bone wax is a century-old biomaterial for bleeding management in orthopedic surgery, characterized with ready-to-use advantage but the risk of failed bone reunion due to the biological inertness and non-degradability. In current work, integration of bioceramic cement and premixed concept was motivated to prepare a in situ self-setting bioactive calcium phosphate based bone wax (CaPBW) for bone hemostasis and defect repair.

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Identifying nitrate sources and migratory pathways is crucial for controlling groundwater nitrate pollution in agricultural watersheds. This study collected 35 shallow groundwater samples in the Nansi Lake Basin (NLB) to identify groundwater nitrate sources and potential health risks. Results showed that NO concentration in 62.

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Drug-resin complexes usually form in the aqueous phase. For poorly water-soluble drugs, low drug loading limits the use of resin in drug formulation. In this study, we used a new method to prepare azithromycin resinates, improving the drug loading rate, shortening the preparation time and simplifying the process.

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In recent years, the mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) has not been fully elucidated. The balance between mitochondrial fission and fusion is important for PSCI. Our previous research demonstrated that electroacupuncture can improve learning and memory in middle cerebral artery ischemia reperfusion (MCAO/R) rats.

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Considering the shortcomings of known medical hemostatic materials such as bone wax for bleeding bone management, it is essential to develop alternative bone materials capable of efficient hemostasis and bone regeneration and adaptable to clinical surgical needs. Thus, in the current work, a calcium sulfate hemihydrate and starch-based composite paste was developed and optimized. Firstly, it was found that the use of hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (HDP) coupled with pregelatinization could generate an injectable, malleable and self-hardening paste with impressive anti-collapse ability in a dynamic aqueous environment, suggesting its potential applicability in both open and minimally invasive clinical practice.

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Nitrate pollution in aquatic ecosystems has received growing concern, particularly in fragile karst basins. In this study, hydrochemical compositions, multiple stable isotopes (δH-HO, δΟ-ΗΟ, δΝ-ΝΟ, and δΟ-ΝΟ), and Bayesian stable isotope mixing model (MixSIAR) were applied to elucidate nitrate pollution sources in groundwater of the Yangzhuang Basin. The Durov diagram identified the dominant groundwater chemical face as Ca-HCO type.

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The repair capacity of skeletal muscle is severely diminished in massive skeletal muscle injuries accompanied by inflammation, resulting in muscle function loss and scar tissue formation. In the current work, we developed a tannic acid (TA)- and silicate ion-functionalized tissue adhesive poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-starch composite hydrogel, referred to as PSTS (PVA-starch-TA-SiO). It was formed based on the hydrogen bonding of TA to organic polymers, as well as silicate-TA ligand interaction.

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Assessing groundwater geochemical formation processes and pollution circumstances is significant for sustainable watershed management. In the present study, 58 shallow groundwater samples were taken from the Dongwen River Basin (DRB) to comprehensively assess the hydrochemical sources, groundwater quality status, and potential risks of NO to human health. Based on the Box and Whisker plot, the cation's concentration followed the order of Ca  > Mg  > Na  > K, while anions' mean levels were HCO  > SO  > NO  > Cl.

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Recently, zinc (Zn) and its alloys have demonstrated great potential as guided bone regeneration (GBR) membranes to treat the problems of insufficient alveolar bone volume and long-term osseointegration instability during dental implantology. However, bone regeneration is a complex process consisting of osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and antibacterial function. For now, the in vivo osteogenic performance and antibacterial activity of pure Zn are inadequate, and thus fabricating a platform to endow Zn membranes with multifunctions may be essential to address these issues.

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Over the past decade, researchers have proposed a new class of drug delivery systems, bio-hybrid micro-robots, designed with a variety of living cell-driven micro-robots that utilize the unique mobility of natural organisms (bacteria, cells, exosomes, .) to transport effective drugs. Microalgae are considered potential drug delivery carriers.

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Fluoride enrichment (> 1.5 mg/L) in groundwater has become a global threat, particularly given the hazards to human health. This study collected 58 unconfined groundwater samples from Fengpei Plain in June 2022 for hydrochemical and stable isotope analyses combined with multiple methods to explore sources, influencing factors, and potential health hazards of groundwater F.

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The purposes of this study were to analyze the effect of trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis (TSDO) on nasal bone, nasal septum, and nasal airway in the treatment of midfacial hypoplasia. A total of 29 growing patients with midfacial hypoplasia who underwent TSDO by a single surgeon were enrolled. The 3-dimensional measurement of nasal bone and nasal septum changes was performed using computed tomography (CT) images obtained preoperatively (T0) and postoperatively (T1).

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Guided bone regeneration (GBR) membranes are commonly used for periodontal tissue regeneration. Due to the complications of existing GBR membranes, the design of bioactive membranes is still relevant. GBR membranes with an asymmetric structure can accommodate the functional requirements of different interfacial tissues.

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Efficient hemorrhage control of severe wound injuries is an urgent medical need, deserving agents with promising blood coagulation and biocompatible characteristics. Current work developed polydopamine (PDA) functionalized porous starch powder (PS-PDA) for emergency bleeding treatment. The micro-morphology and elements, chemical groups, and porosity of PS-PDA were systematically characterized.

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Urea can solve the problem of concrete cracking due to temperature stress. However, its effect is affected by temperature. The influencing mechanism of temperature on urea-doped cement pastes is still unclear.

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Effects of octenylsuccinate (OS) starch on body composition and intestinal environment in high-fat diet-fed mice were investigated. C57BL/6J mice were treated with a regular-fat (RF) diet, a high-fat (HF) diet, or a high-fat diet supplemented with OS starch (HFOSS). Fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were quantified using gas chromatography, and the fecal microbiota profile was analyzed by 16S rDNA sequencing.

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Vascularized skeletal muscle regeneration remains a great medical need but significant challenge. Biomaterial strategies that can facilitate the regeneration of muscle fibers and blood vessels are unavailable. Herein, we report a new cell- and drug-free biomaterial-based strategy for the repair of severely injured skeletal muscles.

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Femur head necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), is a widespread disabling pathology mostly affecting young and middle-aged population and one of the major causes of total hip arthroplasty in the elderly. Currently, there are limited number of different clinical or medication options for the treatment or the reversal of progressive ONFH, but their clinical outcomes are neither satisfactory nor consistent. In pursuit of more reliable therapeutic strategies for ONFH, including recently emerged tissue engineering and biomaterials approaches, animal models are extremely important for therapeutic efficacy evaluation and mechanistic exploration.

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The efficacy of trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis therapy (TSDO) in treating midfacial hypoplasia in children with cleft lip and palate has been confirmed. However, few studies have reported that changes occur in the palate after TSDO treatment. To study the effect of TSDO on palatal morphology and its relative position in the craniofacial region, we retrospectively collected and measured the computed tomography images of 29 growing children with cleft lip and palate and midfacial hypoplasia, before and after TSDO.

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Background: Post-stroke depression (PSD), a common neuropsychiatric comorbidity after stroke, has a negative impact on the functional recovery and quality of life of survivors. It lacks effective therapeutic drugs with good curative effects and few adverse reactions. Preliminary experiments have shown that the optimized acupuncture and moxibustion treatment (OAMT), including acupuncture, moxibustion, and auricular intradermal acupuncture, improved depressive symptoms and neurological deficits in patients with PSD.

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Background: To establish a prediction of HBsAg seroconversion in children with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), so as to help clinicians to choose therapeutic strategy.

Methods: A total of 63 children with HBeAg-positive CHB aged 1 to 17 years, who admitted to the fifth medical center of Chinese PLA general hospital and treated with interferon α (IFNα) 48 weeks were enrolled, the clinical data were measured. Based on the results of HBsAg seroconversion (HBsAg < 0.

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Vascularized bone tissue engineering is regarded as one of the optimal treatment options for large bone defects. The lack of angiogenic properties and unsatisfactory physicochemical performance restricts calcium phosphate cement (CPC) from application in vascularized bone tissue engineering. Our previous studies have developed a starch and BaSO4 incorporated calcium phosphate hybrid cement (CPHC) with improved mechanical strength and handling properties.

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Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) modified with native and pregelatinized normal corn and waxy maize starches was studied. Effects of starch pregelatinization and starch type on the physicochemical properties of CPC were investigated. CPC modified with pregelatinized normal corn starch (CPB-PNC) or pregelatinized waxy maize starch (CPB-PW) was evaluated by two vertebral fracture surgical models in vitro.

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