Publications by authors named "Yuhong Ma"

Background: Suhexiang (SHX) pill is widely used for treating acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Experimental and randomized controlled trials suggested that SHX pill was beneficial for patients with AIS. However, the effectiveness of SHX pill in real-world practice setting remains unclear.

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the main histological subtype of lung cancer. For locally advanced and advanced NSCLC, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-targeted therapy has been the first choice for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations. TKIs, as targeted drugs, inhibit kinase activity and autophosphorylation by competitively binding to the ATP binding site of the EGFR tyrosine kinase domain, which blocks the signal transduction mediated by EGFR and thus inhibits the proliferation of tumor cells.

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Background: Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome with complex etiology and high mortality in the world. Macrophage-related inflammation is involved in HF development. O-GlcNAcylation is a post-translational modification that affects pathological processes.

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Cervical cancer (CC) is a common malignant tumour of the female reproductive system that is highly harmful to women's health. The efficacy of traditional surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy is limited, especially for recurrent and metastatic CC. With continuous progress in diagnostic and treatment technology, immunotherapy has become a new approach for treating CC and has become a new therapy for recurrent and metastatic CC.

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Objective: To investigate the effects of Cyclocarya paliurus (C. paliurus) polysaccharide on the liver injury of diabetic rats.

Methods: Rats were divided into 6 groups, including normal group, model group, control group, low-dose group of C.

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Background: Femoral head necrosis (FHN) can significantly affect patients' psychological well-being and functional outcomes. However, the long-term relationship between postoperative depression, anxiety, and functional recovery in patients with FHN remains unclear.

Aim: To investigate the dynamic changes in postoperative depression and anxiety and their relationship with functional recovery in patients with FHN for 3 years.

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Despite the potential benefits of close-looped insulin delivery systems in regulating glycemic homeostasis and effectively alleviating diabetes, they still encounter challenges such as limited effectiveness in preventing low glycemic episodes due to sluggish glucose response, and issues with the instability of enzymes and carriers. In this study, dually-crosslinked and glucose oxidase (GOx)-immobilized insulin nanogels (DC-NGs@Ins) are developed for rapid-responsive and sustained hypoglycemic therapy. The DC-NGs@Ins with the phenylborate ester linker enabled the insulin release in a close-looped fashion, and moreover, immobilized GOx-generated hydrogen peroxide (HO) by consuming the glucose, which can further bind to phenylborate ester for enhancing glucose response and accelerating the insulin release.

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  • The study investigates the role of zinc fingers and homeoboxes family proteins (ZHX1-3) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by analyzing their location in cancer tissues.
  • Researchers used various techniques including immunohistochemistry and genetic sequencing on liver samples to determine the expression patterns of ZHX proteins and their implications on patient survival and disease recurrence.
  • Findings indicate that ZHX1 and ZHX2 expression levels in the nucleus correlate with worse survival outcomes, whereas ZHX3 found in the cytoplasm is linked to better survival, suggesting these proteins may influence HCC progression and patient prognosis.
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Dietary fiber (DF) is an important nutrient component in pig's diet that remarkably influences their growth and slaughter performance. The ability of pigs to digest DF depends on the microbial composition of the intestinal tract, particularly in the hindgut. However, studies on how DF alters the growth and slaughter performance of pigs by shaping the gut microbial composition and metabolites are still limited.

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Background: The study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of I seed implantation in the treatment of pelvic recurrent cervical cancer following radiotherapy. This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO. We looked up relevant studies in the databases of CNKI, Wanfang, CBM, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science.

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Nowadays, effluent treatment is a severe challenge mainly because of its complex composition, which includes oil, heavy metal ions, and dyes. Developing new intelligent membranes is one of the strategies to tackle these significant challenges in wastewater treatment. In this study, we fabricated asymmetric polyethylene glycol terephthalate (PET) membranes by grafting cross-linked poly (itaconic anhydride) (CL-PITA) nanoparticles onto the irradiated face.

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  • Glucose-sensitive delivery systems can help manage diabetes by releasing insulin when blood sugar levels are high, but they often struggle in high sugar environments, leading to ineffective short-term insulin release.
  • The researchers developed dually crosslinked insulin micelles (DCM@insulin) that enhance insulin release responsiveness and stability in hyperglycemic conditions using special triblock polymers.
  • The DCM@insulin system showed better performance in maintaining normal blood glucose levels for 6 hours compared to traditional single-crosslinked systems, suggesting a promising new tool for diabetes treatment.
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Glutathione peroxidase 2 (GPX2) is a selenium-dependent enzyme and protects cells against oxidative damage. Recently, GPX2 has been identified as a candidate gene for backfat and feed efficiency in pigs. However, it is unclear whether GPX2 regulates the development of porcine preadipocytes and skeletal muscle cells.

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  • Endoscopic surgery is a common treatment for chronic sinusitis, and effective nasal packing materials are essential for preventing bleeding and aiding healing after surgery.
  • A new degradable polyurethane foam dressing, PUF-QCS, has been developed using quaternized chitosan for its antibacterial properties, demonstrating impressive liquid absorption, compressive strength, and a good degradation rate.
  • In tests, PUF-QCS significantly reduced bleeding time and blood loss in animal models and showed strong antibacterial activity against common bacteria, indicating its potential as a superior alternative to traditional nasal packing materials.
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  • In Eastern culture, women with darker skin face beauty standards that favor a fair complexion, leading to distress and a demand for whitening cosmetics.
  • A study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a compound formula called TEST, which includes ingredients like astaxanthin and nicotinamide, for skin whitening.
  • Results showed that TEST was safe, improved skin tone significantly, and reduced the melanin index after treatment, suggesting it can be used in skin-whitening products.
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Mechanisms governing the maintenance of blood-producing hematopoietic stem and multipotent progenitor cells (HSPCs) are incompletely understood, particularly those regulating fate, ensuring long-term maintenance, and preventing aging-associated stem cell dysfunction. We uncovered a role for transitory free cytoplasmic iron as a rheostat for adult stem cell fate control. We found that HSPCs harbor comparatively small amounts of free iron and show the activation of a conserved molecular response to limited iron-particularly during mitosis.

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  • Purebred Bamei piglets face challenges like slow growth and respiratory issues, prompting this study to explore how fermented feed (QP28-1 and QB8) impacts their growth, immunity, and gut health.*
  • The experiment involved 48 piglets divided into four diet groups over 28 days, with those consuming the mixed fermented feed showing significant improvements in weight gain, feed efficiency, and immune factor levels compared to the control group.*
  • Findings revealed that fermented feed enhanced gut microbiota diversity and increased beneficial bacteria, which correlated with improved immunity, ultimately indicating that this feed type effectively supports healthier growth in Bamei piglets.*
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  • The study aimed to investigate the impact of nerve growth factor (NGF) antibody on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) pain using an in vitro rat model.
  • Thirty male rats were used, with 20 rats induced with OA pain and divided into a control (saline) and a treatment (anti-NGF) group, followed by gait analysis and examination of dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons.
  • Results showed that the treatment group exhibited improved gait and reduced levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) compared to the control group, suggesting that anti-NGF therapy may be beneficial for managing knee pain in osteoarthritis.
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  • Bioadhesives are important in surgeries, but many have issues like weak adhesion in wet conditions and poor clotting performance.
  • A new bioadhesive called PCT, made from polyvinyl alcohol, collagen, and tannic acid, shows improved adhesion and clotting when more tannic acid is added.
  • In tests, PCT-5 outperformed commercial options by stopping bleeding faster and reducing blood loss, making it a promising, cost-effective solution for tissue sealing and hemorrhage control.
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Oral insulin therapies targeting the liver and further simulating close-looped secretion face significant challenges due to multiple trans-epithelial barriers. Herein, ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)-decorated zwitterionic nanoparticles (NPs) (UC-CMs@ins) are designed to overcome these barriers, target the liver, and respond to glycemia, thereby achieving oral one-time-per-day therapy. UC-CMs@ins show excellent mucus permeability through the introduction of zwitterion (carboxy betaine, CB).

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The RNA-Seq technology was used to screen the key genes that affect the early development of the testes of Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire piglets, to determine the regulatory pathway and provide reference for subsequent reproductive performance research, breeding, and other production practices. This study selected 14-day-old Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire piglets as the trial animals. Testes from piglets with similar weights and no pathological changes were divided into small testis (ST) and large testis (LT) groups, and the RNA-Seq screening of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) was performed to find candidate genes and regulatory pathways related to early testicular development.

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"Closed-loop" insulin-loaded microneedle patche shows great promise for improving therapeutic outcomes and life quality for diabetes patients. However, it is typically hampered by limited insulin loading capacity, random degradation, and intricate preparation procedures for the independence of the "closed-loop" bulk microneedles. In this study, we combined the solubility of microneedles and "closed-loop" systems and designed poly(vinyl alcohol)-based bulk microneedles (MNs@GI) through photopolymerization for multi-responsive and sustained hypoglycemic therapy, which significantly simplified the preparation process and improved insulin loading.

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  • - The research focuses on developing low-cytotoxicity methods for creating coated cells, which is crucial for advancing technologies involving living cells, specifically through a technique that forms a yolk-shell structure around yeast cells.
  • - The process involves depositing an amorphous calcium carbonate shell around the yeast, enhancing it with polymers and cross-linked layers using light activation, resulting in yeast cells that maintain high viability after modification.
  • - This new yolk-shell structure not only preserves 98.81% of the yeast's viability during modification but also enhances its resistance to degradation and significantly improves its longevity in storage compared to uncoated cells.
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Lanthanum (La) is widely used in modern industry and agriculture because of its unique physicochemical properties and is broadly exposed in the population. Some studies have shown that La may have some effects on adipogenesis, but there is a lack of related in vivo evidence. In this study, the effects of La(NO ) on adipogenesis and its associated mechanism were studied using C57BL/6J mouse model.

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Dysregulated apoptosis and proliferation are fundamental properties of cancer, and microRNAs (miRNA) are critical regulators of these processes. Loss of miR-15a/16-1 at chromosome 13q14 is the most common genomic aberration in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Correspondingly, the deletion of either murine miR-15a/16-1 or miR-15b/16-2 locus in mice is linked to B cell lymphoproliferative malignancies.

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