Publications by authors named "Yuzhuo Ma"

This research investigates how Aurora kinase B (AURKB) functions in trophoblast cells when they are exposed to high levels of glucose during gestational diabetes. The findings from RT-qPCR and western blotting show that when in a high-glucose environment, AURKB expression increases in both the placenta and trophoblast cells of patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Additionally, when AURKB is silenced in high-glucose conditions, it leads to boosted proliferation of trophoblast cells and reduced inflammation.

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Childhood maltreatment stands out as a pivotal risk factor for depression, with gene-by-environment interaction serving as a crucial mechanism. Here we perform genome-wide interaction analyzes of childhood maltreatment in the UK Biobank, integrating methylation evidence through colocalization analysis and identifying associated brain structure abnormalities from childhood to adulthood. A genome-wide significant genomic region interacting with childhood maltreatment is identified at 8p11.

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Sample relatedness is a major confounder in genome-wide association studies (GWAS), potentially leading to inflated type I error rates if not appropriately controlled. A common strategy is to incorporate a random effect related to genetic relatedness matrix (GRM) into regression models. However, this approach is challenging for large-scale GWAS of complex traits, such as longitudinal traits.

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  • Traditional fibrous membranes used in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) for periodontitis have limitations in their biological effectiveness, which prompted the development of a new membrane made from nTPG/PLGA/PCL through electrospinning that exhibits better hydrophilicity, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility.
  • The study demonstrated that this new membrane can modulate macrophage polarization, reducing the inflammatory M1 phenotype and promoting the differentiation of periodontal stem cells and subsequent tissue regeneration.
  • Implantation of the membrane in a rat model showed significant healing in periodontal tissues, with evidence of new collagen formation, intact epithelium, and increased bone regeneration, highlighting its potential for advancements in periodontal treatments.
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  • Microbial contamination in dental chair units, particularly in suction pipelines, poses a risk of cross-infection, prompting the study to find an effective disinfectant and method for cleaning these areas.
  • The research tests various disinfectants, including double-chain quaternary ammonium salts and hydrogen peroxide, while conducting microbiological exams and other analyses on their effectiveness.
  • Results show that the quaternary ammonium disinfectant effectively reduces bacterial growth and biofilm without causing significant damage to the equipment, suggesting its potential for improving infection control in dental practices.
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Background: Cognitive impairment among older people is an important public health problem in developing countries. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the subtypes of cognitive function among older people in China, and explore the transformation patterns and influencing factors.

Methods: Longitudinal data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were used, and included 2140 women and 2049 men aged over 60 years.

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Background: Ossified spinal meningioma (OSM) is a rare form of a spinal tumor. The surgical strategies and pathologic findings related to OSM have been investigated in recent years. However, multiple OSMs are rarely reported.

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Background: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) collect and release data to the public every 2 years. The latest NHANES study on the vitamin D status of Americans was based on data from 2001 to 2014, and the latest data (2015-2016 and 2017-2018) have not been studied yet. Thus, we extracted all the available data from NHANES (2001-2018), aiming to analyze the prevalence and trends of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) in the US population to bridge the research gap.

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Objective: To compare the early clinical outcomes of ACL reconstruction using the augmented semitendinosus tendon combined with LARS synthetic material and the autologous hamstring tendons.

Methods: A total of 68 eligible patients with ACL rupture were reconstructed using either 4-strand autologous hamstring tendons, representing the control group, or the LARS synthetic material augmented grafts. The duration of postoperative swelling and recovery exercise was recorded.

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Context: The relationship of lead (Pb) exposure with bone health in children and adolescents remains controversial.

Objection: We aimed to investigate the association of blood lead levels (BLL) with bone mineral density (BMD) in American children and adolescents using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2005-2010.

Methods: We analyzed 5,583 subjects aged 8-19 years (mean age, 13.

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Objective: To investigate the values of Computed Tomography (CT) in diagnosing postoperative pancreatic surgeryabdominalinfection and its efficacy and to provide a reasonable method for the diagnosis of abdominal infection.

Methods: Seventy-two patients who were confirmed as resectablepancreatic carcinoma by physical examination, CT, positron emission tomography (PET)/CT, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ER-CP), endoscopic ultrasonography and mesenteric angiography and were admitted to the Binzhou People's Hospital, Shandong, China, from July 2013 to July 2015 were randomly selected. The plain CT images and clinical data of the patients were retrospectively analyzed.

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Objective: To measure setup error of head and neck neoplasm in radiotherapy and discuss over effects of error on physical dose acting on target region and organs at risk of nasopharynx cancer (NPC) patients treated with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).

Methods: A total of 152 patients who developed head and neck neoplasm and received IMRT were randomly selected. Through comparing digital portal image and digital reconstruction image, we measured setup error, calculated expanding margin from clinical target volume (CTV) to planning target volume (PTV) and analyzed whether there was rules between setup error and treatment time.

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