Publications by authors named "Yanting Lu"

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading manifestation of diabetic microangiopathy. However, effective biomarkers and therapies are lacking. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been implicated in various diseases including DR.

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Objective: To investigate the risk factors for and prevention of seizures in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis patients.

Methods: This retrospective study included 216 patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) from 3 hospitals in southern China from January 2010 to October 2020. Patients were divided into 2 groups comprising patients with and without early seizures (within 14 days of the diagnosis of CVST).

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This study elucidated the mechanistic role of (CR) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation. Components and targets of CR were retrieved from the traditional Chinese medical systems pharmacology, while potential T2DM targets were obtained from GeneCards and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man databases. Intersecting these datasets yielded target genes between CR and T2DM.

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Gamma irradiation-based mutant creation is one of the most important methods for rice plant mutagenesis breeding and molecular biology research. Although median lethal dose irradiation severely damages rice seedlings, applying brassinolide (BR) can increase the survival rate of irradiated seedlings. In this study, we investigated the effects of soaking seeds in solutions containing different BR concentrations (0.

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  • Influenza-associated encephalopathy, particularly acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), is primarily seen in pediatric populations and has been reported in a 44-year-old woman who developed severe neurological symptoms after an influenza A (H3N2) infection.* -
  • Rapid progression of symptoms led to a diagnosis of ANE based on brain MRI, exclusion of other infections, and elevated interleukin-6 levels, following which pulse steroid therapy and tocilizumab treatment significantly stabilized her condition.* -
  • Analysis of adult cases revealed a wide age range with a high mortality rate (32%); thalamic lesions were most common, emphasizing the need for awareness and research into cytokine-directed therapies for this serious
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Antiseizure medications (ASMs) play a central role in seizure management, however, unpredictability in the response to treatment persists, even among patients with similar seizure manifestations and clinical backgrounds. An objective biomarker capable of reliably predicting the response to ASMs would profoundly impact epilepsy treatment. Presently, clinicians rely on a trial-and-error approach when selecting ASMs, a time-consuming process that can result in delays in receiving alternative non-pharmacological therapies such as a ketogenetic diet, epilepsy surgery, and neuromodulation therapies.

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High-throughput sequencing has identified numerous intronic variants in the SCN1A gene in epilepsy patients. Abnormal mRNA splicing caused by these variants can lead to significant phenotypic differences, but the mechanisms of epileptogenicity and phenotypic differences remain unknown. Two variants, c.

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Background: Gut microbiota plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of depression and are a therapeutic target via maintaining the homeostasis of the host through the gut microbiota-brain axis (GMBA). A co-decoction of Lilii bulbus and Radix Rehmannia Recens (LBRD), in which verbascoside is the key active ingredient, improves brain and gastrointestinal function in patients with depression. However, in depression treatment using verbascoside or LBRD, mechanisms underlying the bidirectional communication between the intestine and brain via the GMBA are still unclear.

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This study was to assess the individual effects of serum copper levels and environmental tobacco exposure and their joint effects on the risk of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents of 6 to 19 year olds. We analyzed cross-sectional data from 1849 children and adolescents participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2011 and 2016. Environmental tobacco exposure was determined by cotinine levels.

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The selection of antiseizure medication usually requires a trial-and-error process. Our goal is to investigate whether genetic markers can predict the outcome of perampanel (PER) use in patients with epilepsy. The studied participants were selected from our previous epilepsy genetics studies where whole exome sequencing was available.

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Purpose: Radiation mutagenesis, which typically involves gamma rays, is important for generating new rice germplasm resources. Determining the appropriate radiation dose range is critical for the success of radiation mutagenesis. Clarifying the sensitivity and tolerance of genotypically diverse rice varieties to gamma irradiation as well as the radiation-induced changes to reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and antioxidant enzyme activities is crucial for increasing the utility of radiation mutagenesis in rice breeding programs.

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The extracellular matrix (ECM) provides an appropriate microenvironment for many kinds of cells, including pancreatic cells. Collagens are the most abundant components of the ECM. Type I, IV, V and VI collagen has been detected in pancreatic islets, and each type plays important role in the proliferation, survival, function and differentiation of pancreatic cells.

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Background: Lilium henryi Baker (Liliaceae) and Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC. (Plantaginaceae) were the traditional natural medicinal plants for the treatment of depression, but the antidepression mechanism of two plants co-decoction (Also known as Lily bulb and Rehmannia decoction (LBRD) drug-containing serum (LBRDDS) has not been elucidated in the in vitro model of depression.

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Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a neurological emergency. We aimed to analyze the application and effectiveness of the currently available prediction tools for AE patients in Taiwan. We retrospectively collected 27 AE patients between January 2008 and December 2019.

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Primary familial brain calcification (PFBC), also known as Fahr's disease, is a rare inherited disorder characterized by bilateral calcification in the basal ganglia according to neuroimaging. Other brain regions, such as the thalamus, cerebellum, and subcortical white matter, can also be affected. Among the diverse clinical phenotypes, the most common manifestations are movement disorders, cognitive deficits, and psychiatric disturbances.

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Introduction: Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is caused by autoantibodies attacking neuronal cell surface antigens and/or synaptic antigens. We previously demonstrated that S100A6 was hypomethylated in patients with AE and that it promoted B lymphocyte infiltration through the simulated blood-brain barrier (BBB). In this study, we focused on the epigenetic regulation of S100A6, the process by which S100A6 affects B lymphocyte infiltration, and the therapeutic potential of S100A6 antibodies.

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Gastric cancers (GCs) are malignant tumors with a high incidence that threaten global public health. Despite advances in GC diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis remains poor. Therefore, the mechanisms underlying GC progression need to be identified to develop prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

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This observational retrospective study was conducted on patients with epilepsy (PWE) in China who had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and it investigated the safety of vaccination by analyzing changes in epileptic seizures and their influencing factors. Consecutive PWE who were followed up in the epilepsy clinic between June 2021 and May 2022 were enrolled. Data on vaccine type, demographic information, clinical characteristics of epilepsy, and treatment were collected through a questionnaire survey and retrospectively analyzed.

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Context: Lily bulb and Rehmannia decoction (LBRD), consisting of Baker (Liliaceae) and (Gaertn) DC (Plantaginaceae), is a specialized traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating depression. However, the underlying mechanisms, especially the relationship between LBRD efficacy and metabolomics, remains unclear.

Objective: This study was aimed to investigate the metabolic mechanism of LBRD in treating depression.

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Adenylyl cyclase 5 (ADCY5) related dyskinesia is a rare disorder characterized by early-onset paroxysmal choreoathetosis, dystonia, myoclonus, or a combination of the above, which primarily involved the limbs, face, and neck. Other common clinical features are axial hypotonia and episodic exacerbation of dyskinesia. Both sporadic and inherited cases have been reported and the predomiant mode of inheritance is autosomal dominant.

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Objective: Voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) play an important role in neuronal excitability and epilepsies. In addition to the brain, VGSCs are also abundant enriched in cardiac tissues and are responsible for normal cardiac rhythm. Theoretically, sodium channel blocking antiseizure medications (SCB-ASMs) may have unwanted cardiac side effects.

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Deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) antagonize ubiquitination by removing ubiquitin from their substrates. The role of DUBs in controlling various physiological and pathological processes has been extensively studied, and some members of DUBs have been identified as potential therapeutic targets in diseases ranging from tumors to neurodegeneration. Ubiquitin-specific protease 21 (USP21) is a member of the ubiquitin-specific protease family, the largest subfamily of DUBs.

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Background: Periventricular nodular heterotopia (PVNH) is caused by abnormal neuronal migration, resulting in the neurons accumulate as nodules along the surface of the lateral ventricles. PVNH often cause epilepsy, psychomotor development or cognition problem. Mutations in FLNA (Filamin A) is the most common underlying genetic etiology.

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Plant-derived sesquiterpene lactones are promising natural sources for the discovery of anti-cancer drugs. As an extensively studied sesquiterpene lactone, the tumor suppression effect of parthenolide (PTL) has been clarified by targeting a number of prominent signaling pathways and key protein regulators in carcinogenesis. Notably, PTL was also the first small molecule reported to eradicate cancer stem cells.

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  • Stroke significantly impacts individuals' ability to walk independently, necessitating an understanding of the altered gait patterns, especially on inclines.* -
  • The study involved 15 stroke survivors and 15 healthy controls walking on inclines of 0°, 3°, and 6° to examine joint angles and variability during walking.* -
  • Results indicated that while increased incline elevated hip and knee flexion in stroke survivors, peak ankle joint values remained unchanged, highlighting key differences in gait compared to healthy individuals and offering insights for physical therapy techniques.*
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