Publications by authors named "Ying Jiang"

This study explored the generation site and regulation mechanism of reactive oxygen species(ROS) in the apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells induced by furanodienone(Fur). RKO cells were treated with 200 μmol·L~(-1) of Fur, and the changes in intracellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase(NOX) activity were detected by the NOX activity detection method. The control group, Fur group, diphenyleneiodonium(DPI) inhibitor group for general NOX, mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant(MitoTEMPO) group, Fur+DPI group, Fur+MitoTEMPO group, and H_2O_2 positive control group were set up.

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This study aims to explore the mechanism by which gut microbiota influences the antidepressant effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) through metabolic pathways. A total of 126 patients were analyzed for their gut microbiota and metabolomics. Patients received SSRI treatment and were categorized into responder and non-responder groups based on changes in their Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) scores before and after treatment.

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(Lour.) Skeels, commonly known as Wampee, are valued for their edible and medicinal qualities, yet their pericarp and seeds are often discarded, resulting in wasted resources. This study investigates the anti-tumor potential of these by-products, focusing on their chemical composition and underlying mechanisms of action.

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The Chinese sturgeon () is an ancient, complex autooctoploid fish species that is currently facing conservation challenges throughout its distribution. To comprehensively characterize the expression profiles of genes and their associated biological functions across different tissues, we performed a transcriptome-scale gene expression analysis, focusing on housekeeping genes (HKGs), tissue-specific genes (TSGs), and co-expressed gene modules in various tissues. We collected eleven tissues to establish a transcriptomic repository, including data from Pacific Biosciences isoform sequencing (PacBio Iso-seq) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), and then obtained 25,434 full-length transcripts, with lengths from 307 to 9515 bp and an N50 of 3195 bp.

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Background: Ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion (DCISM) represents 1% of all breast cancer cases and is arguably a more aggressive subtype of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Preoperative evaluation of DCISM usually relies on core needle biopsy, and non-invasive evaluation methods are relatively limited. This study aims to explore the features of conventional ultrasound (US) and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in DCISM and to analyze the US and clinicopathological predictors of infiltrating components.

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Background: Glomerular endothelial cell (GENC) injury is a characteristic of early-stage diabetic nephropathy (DN), and the investigation of potential therapeutic targets for preventing GENC injury is of clinical importance.

Aim: To investigate the role of β-arrestin-2 in GENCs under DN conditions.

Methods: Eight-week-old C57BL/6J mice were intraperitoneally injected with streptozotocin to induce DN.

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The human body contains trillions of cells, classified into specific cell types, with diverse morphologies and functions. In addition, cells of the same type can assume different states within an individual's body during their lifetime. Understanding the complexities of the proteome in the context of a human organism and its many potential states is a necessary requirement to understanding human biology, but these complexities can neither be predicted from the genome, nor have they been systematically measurable with available technologies.

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The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO RR) for ammonia (NH) synthesis represents a significant technological advancement, yet it involves a cascade of elementary reactions alongside various intermediates. Thus, the development of multi-site catalysts for enhancing NO RR and understanding the associated reaction mechanisms for NH synthesis is vital. Herein, a versatile approach is presented to construct platinum based high-entropy intermetallic (HEI) library for NH synthesis.

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The presence of polystyrene plastics in the human testis has raised concerns, yet their biological activity remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to investigate the biological effects and potential regulatory genes of polystyrene nanoplastics on spermatocyte line, GC-2spd(ts). After a 24-h exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics, the results indicated cell membrane disruption, impairment of mitochondrial membrane potential, increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and induced DNA damage.

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Stretchable electronic devices that conduct strain-related electronic performances have drawn extensive attention, functioning as mechanical sensors, actuators, and stretchable conductors. Although strain-insensitive or strain-responsive nature is well-achieved separately, it remains challenging to combine these two characteristics in one single device, which will offer versatile adaptability in various working situations. Herein, a hybrid material with sign-switchable Poisson's ratio (SSPR) is developed by combining a phase-change gel based reentrantreentrant honeycomb pattern and a polydimethylsiloxane film.

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  • Researchers developed a unique dumbbell-shaped molecule that facilitates ultrafast multielectron transfer (m-ET), which is essential for improving light-energy conversion.
  • The m-ET in this system occurs 23 times faster than the more common single-electron transfer (s-ET) and has a significantly longer product lifetime (10 μs), which enhances its photocatalytic capabilities.
  • This study showcases a new approach to achieving efficient m-ET in single molecules, offering potential advancements for applications in photocatalysis and molecular devices.
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Inflammatory diseases resulting from bacterial infections or inflammatory bowel disease pose significant threats to the health of both animals and humans. Although probiotics have emerged as a crucial preventive and adjunctive therapy for these conditions, the precise mechanisms through which probiotics regulate inflammatory diseases remain incompletely understood. In our previous study, animal-derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain RW1 (L.

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  • The study focuses on developing egg substitutes using sodium caseinate (Na-Cas), tannic acid (TA), and octenyl succinate starch (OSA-Starch) composites, evaluating their effectiveness in cakes and ice creams.
  • Experiments replaced 25%, 50%, and 75% of egg whites in recipes with these composites, analyzing changes in physical, rheological, and textural properties.
  • Results show that a 25% replacement improves cake volume and modifies texture characteristics, while higher replacements lead to varying effects on ice cream hardness, melt resistance, and viscosity, indicating the composites' viability as functional dairy ingredients.
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Introduction: Single-injection pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block with ropivacaine provides clear analgesic effects in preoperative pain management for hip fractures. However, it suffers from insufficient duration, failing to meet the needs of most patients. This single-center, randomized controlled, observer-blinded trial utilizes a novel combination of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) single-injection PENG block to examine its efficacy, duration, and safety in preoperative analgesia for hip fractures, aiming to develop a new preoperative analgesic protocol.

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Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of non-specific inflammatory illnesses affecting the gastrointestinal tract. According to pathogenic characteristics, it is divided into Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The exact cause and pathogenic mechanism of these disorders are not yet fully understood.

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Background: Individuals with normal weight obesity (NWO) often escape the attention of healthcare providers who may assume that a normal body mass index (BMI) correlates with low health risks. However, it remains unknown whether NWO increases the risk of breast cancer.

Methods: This study included 22,257 and 52,506 pre- and postmenopausal females with normal BMI in the UK Biobank.

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  • - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ivarmacitinib, a JAK 1 inhibitor, in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who did not respond adequately to standard treatments.
  • - Participants were divided into three groups to receive either placebo, ivarmacitinib 4 mg, or 8 mg once daily, with primary outcomes measured after 24 weeks based on 20% improvement in RA symptoms (ACR20).
  • - Results showed significantly higher improvement rates in those taking ivarmacitinib compared to placebo, with manageable safety concerns, indicating it could be a promising option for this patient population.
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  • c-FLIP is an important protein involved in processes like cell death (apoptosis) and inflammation, but its full effects on gene expression are not well understood.
  • This study compared gene expression profiles in normal and c-FLIP deficient mice during Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, finding significant changes related to immune responses and organ development.
  • The research suggests that c-FLIP plays a role in both the body's initial (innate) and adaptive immune responses during viral infections and may contribute to developmental issues caused by ZIKV.
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  • Environmental exposure to organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) during pregnancy may negatively impact telomere length (TL) in newborns, which is a possible indicator of future disease risk.
  • The study analyzed the levels of various OCPs in the cord blood of 168 mother-infant pairs in Wuhan, China, finding significant associations between certain pesticides and decreased TL, particularly in boys and overweight mothers.
  • Notable findings included a significant reduction in TL associated with increased levels of γ-HCH, and decreased TL linked to β-HCH and p,p'-DDT in mothers with higher pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI).
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) significantly improve survival, while immune-mediated hepatotoxicity (IMH) has been reported. To evaluate the incidence and potential risk factors of IMH among cancer patients treated by ICIs, PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase were searched before 30 March 2024 for systematic review and meta-analysis. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated.

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Background: Individuals with migraine are recognized to have a heightened risk of depression compared to the general population. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions exacerbated several known risk factors for depression, but limited longitudinal research has examined the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of people with migraine.

Aim: To examine the cumulative incidence of depression and recurrent depression among older adults with migraine, and to identify factors associated with depression among older adults with migraine during the pandemic.

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A species' vulnerability to extinction is influenced by both extrinsic threats (e.g., habitat loss and invasive species) and intrinsic biological traits (such as life-history traits, reproductive mode, and reproductive output).

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  • A study investigates the effects of the probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila strain (AKK ONE) on mice with ulcerative colitis (UC), finding significant health improvements.
  • The supplementation with AKK ONE led to better food intake, weight, colon length, and reduced tissue damage in the mice.
  • Key benefits included enhanced intestinal barrier function, reduced inflammation markers, and increased beneficial substances in the gut, suggesting AKK ONE could be a potential treatment for UC.
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Aim: To synthesise the effectiveness of massage therapy for cancer pain, quality of life and anxiety among patients with cancer.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: This review was reported according to the PRISMA guidelines.

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