Publications by authors named "Yun-Long Luo"

Article Synopsis
  • Epinecidin-1 (Epi-1) is an antimicrobial peptide from fish with potential medical uses, but prolonged use risks developing resistance.
  • A study found that L-lactic acid boosts Epi-1's antibacterial effectiveness against Aeromonas hydrophila, a common aquaculture pathogen, particularly at 5.5 mmol/L concentration.
  • The combination of lactic acid and Epi-1 damaged A. hydrophila's cell membranes more significantly, leading to increased release of cellular contents and cell deformation, suggesting a new strategy to enhance the efficacy of Epi-1 while reducing resistance risks.
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Objective: To investigate the effect of Busulfan on the malignant biological characteristics of multiple myeloma cells and explore the molecular mechanism.

Methods: Multiple myeloma RPMI8226 cells were treated with Busulfan at different concentrations. Cell proliferation activity was detected by MMT assay, and cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with Annexin V/PI double staining.

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Background: Patients with mechanical heart valves (MHV) have an increased risk of thromboembolic complications. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH) are often recommended for bridging anticoagulation; however, it is not clear which strategy is more beneficial.

Methods: The PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched from January 1960 to March 2019.

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Objective: Surgery remains the primary form of treatment for infective endocarditis (IE). However, it is not clear what type of prosthetic valve provides a better prognosis. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare the prognosis of infective endocarditis treated with biological valves to cases treated with mechanical valves.

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