Publications by authors named "Yi-Fang Yan"

The intricate interplay between the human oral microbiome and systemic health is increasingly being recognized, particularly in the context of central nervous system pathologies such as glioblastoma. In this study, we aimed to elucidate gender-specific differences in the salivary microbiome of glioma patients by utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing data from publicly available salivary microbiome datasets. We conducted comprehensive bioinformatics analysis, encompassing quality control, noise reduction, species classification, and microbial community composition analysis at various taxonomic levels.

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Background: Ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma, accounting for about 90% of ovarian cancers, is frequently diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to suboptimal treatment outcomes. Given the malignant nature of the disease, effective biomarkers for accurate prediction and personalized treatment remain an urgent clinical need.

Methods: In this study, we analyzed the microbial contents of 453 ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma and 68 adjacent non-cancerous samples.

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Endometrial cancer, a leading gynecological malignancy, is profoundly influenced by the uterine microbiota, a key factor in disease prognosis and treatment. Our study underscores the distinct microbial compositions in endometrial cancer compared to adjacent non-cancerous tissues, revealing a dominant presence of p_ in cancerous tissues as opposed to p_ in surrounding areas. Through comprehensive analysis, we identified 485 unique microorganisms in cancer tissues, 26 of which correlate with patient prognosis.

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  • The study investigates the biological functions of GNA-related lectins, specifically Polygonatum cyrtonema lectin (PCL) and Ophiopogon japonicus lectin (OJL), focusing on their ability to induce apoptosis in murine fibrosarcoma L929 cells.
  • It reveals a close relationship between the lectins' sugar-binding properties and their apoptosis-inducing effects, highlighting a caspase-dependent mechanism for this process.
  • Additionally, the research shows that these lectins can enhance tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα)-induced apoptosis, suggesting their potential as anti-tumor agents.
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