Publications by authors named "Yun-Hao Li"

The C1 and C2 alcohols hold great promise as substrates for biomanufacturing due to their low cost and rich resources. is considered a preferred host for methanol and ethanol bioconversion due to its natural utilization of methanol and ethanol. However, the scarcity of strong and tightly regulated alcohol-inducible promoters limits its extended use.

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  • The study investigates the link between short-term exposure to air pollutants and emergency visits for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in Hong Kong from 2017 to 2022.
  • Exposure to high levels of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen monoxide (NO) significantly increases the risk of UGIB, particularly after a few days of exposure and more so in males and the elderly.
  • The research highlights that colder seasons amplify the risk, with NO exposure having a greater attributed burden compared to PM despite both being harmful.
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Multiple factors have engaged in the progression of thyroid cancer (TC). Recent studies have shown that viral infection can be a critical factor in the pathogenesis of TC. Viruses, such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), may play an essential role in the occurrence, development, and even prognosis in TC.

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  • The study introduces a new magnetic gel for locating small pulmonary nodules in a rabbit model, aiming to improve safety and success rates compared to existing methods.
  • The gel, made from sodium alginate-FeO magnetic fluid and calcium gluconate, was injected into the lungs either during surgery or under X-ray guidance, and its location could be monitored using a magnetic attractor.
  • Results showed no complications, a stable formation of the gel, and clear boundaries in tissue analysis, suggesting that this technique is both safe and effective for future applications in locating pulmonary nodules.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common gastrointestinal malignancy, and recurrence and metastasis contribute considerably to its high mortality. It is well known that the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) accelerates the rate of cancer cell dissemination and migration, thus promoting cancer metastasis. Targeted therapy is a common modality for cancer treatment, and it can play a role in inhibiting cancer progression.

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Background: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) has been accepted worldwide for the treatment of local rectal lesions. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of TEM in the treatment of rectal neuroendocrine tumors (RNET).

Methods: A retrospective study of patients who had undergone TEM for RNET at our institution between December 2006 and June 2019 was performed.

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Yueju, a famous classic Chinese prescription, has been extensively used in treating depression syndromes for hundreds of years. Recent studies have reported that Yueju showed good effects in treating metabolic diseases, such as obesity and hyperlipidemia. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which leads to cirrhosis and severe cardiovascular diseases, is closely linked to obesity and abnormal lipid metabolism.

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Introduction: The shortage of available beds and the increase in Emergency Department pressure can cause some patients to be admitted in wards with available beds assigned to other services (outlying patients). The aim of this study is to assess the frequency, types of complications and costs of outlying patients.

Methods: Using a retrospective cohort model, we analysed the 2015 general and digestive surgery records (source: Minimum Basic Data Set and economic database).

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Fudan-Yueyang-G. lucidum (FYGL) is a water-soluble macromolecular proteoglycan extracted from Ganoderma lucidum which has been used for health promotion for a long time in China. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of FYGL on INS-1 rat insulinoma beta cells against IAPP-induced cell apoptosis, as well as the underlying mechanisms.

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