Publications by authors named "Zhao-Yu Hong"

The present study aims to summarize the current biomarker landscape in gynecological cancers (GCs) and incorporate bioinformatics analysis to highlight specific biological processes. The literature was retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, Ovid Medline, and Cochrane Library. The final search was conducted on December 7, 2022.

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Background: Numerous prospective cohort studies have investigated the influence of dietary patterns on the risks of various cancers, although the findings differed.

Objectives: To evaluate the associations of dietary patterns with risks of various cancers and assess the strength and validity of the evidence.

Methods: Relevant articles were retrieved from the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane library databases from inception to February 22, 2024.

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Objectives: To study chest computed tomography (CT) manifestations in neonates with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) to provide clues for early diagnosis of this disease.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and chest CT scan results of neonates diagnosed with CGD from January 2015 to December 2022 at Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital.

Results: Nine neonates with CGD were included, with eight presenting respiratory symptoms as the initial sign.

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The cryopreservation and transplantation of ovarian tissue underscore its paramount importance in safeguarding reproductive capacity and ameliorating reproductive disorders. However, challenges persist in ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation (OTC-T), including the risk of tissue damage and dysfunction. Consequently, there has been a compelling exploration into the realm of nanoregulators to refine and enhance these procedures.

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: Macronutrients are the main part of the human diet and can affect multiple health outcomes. Nevertheless, associations between dietary macronutrient quality and asthenozoospermia risk have not been reported to date. Thus, this study aimed to be the first to explore the associations between macronutrient quality and asthenozoospermia risk using the novel multidimensional macronutrient quality index (MQI).

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  • The study looked at how intermittent fasting (IF) affects our health by analyzing many other research studies to find useful information.
  • Researchers searched through databases to find existing evidence and looked closely at 34 different health outcomes, like weight and blood sugar levels.
  • Most of the studies reviewed were rated as high quality, and they found that IF can really help, especially for people who are overweight or have health issues like diabetes.
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  • The study examines the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes, aiming to provide clarity for dietary guidelines.
  • It involves a systematic review of multiple databases, analyzing six systematic reviews and 13 meta-analyses to evaluate the strength of this association and the credibility of the evidence.
  • Findings indicate that higher consumption of UPF is linked to a significantly increased risk of both obesity and type 2 diabetes, suggesting that reducing UPF intake could be beneficial for metabolic health.
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Platinum-based chemotherapy remains one of the major choices for treatment of ovarian cancer (OC). However, primary or acquired drug resistance severely impairs their efficiency, thereby causing chemotherapy failure and poor prognosis. SH3 domain containing ring finger 2 (SH3RF2) has been linked to the development of cancer.

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Dynamic network link prediction is extensively applicable in various scenarios, and it has progressively emerged as a focal point in data mining research. The comprehensive and accurate extraction of node information, as well as a deeper understanding of the temporal evolution pattern, are particularly crucial in the investigation of link prediction in dynamic networks. To address this issue, this paper introduces a node representation learning framework based on Graph Convolutional Networks (GCN), referred to as GCN_MA.

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  • This study analyzes the proteomic profiles of three main types of epithelial ovarian cancer (Clear cell carcinoma, Endometrioid carcinoma, and Serous carcinoma) using 80 samples of CCC, 79 samples of EC, and 80 samples of SC, along with 30 control samples.
  • The research identifies significant differences in protein expression and phosphorylation that could help in diagnosing and predicting outcomes for each cancer subtype.
  • Importantly, the findings suggest that MPP7 protein could serve as a potential therapeutic target for Serous carcinoma, enhancing our understanding of the distinct biological features and treatment options for these cancers.
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Study Question: Is dietary non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity related to semen quality?

Summary Answer: The only statistically significant association of semen quality parameters with dietary total antioxidant capacity (DTAC) detected was an inverse association between DTAC and ejaculate volume.

What Is Known Already: Growing interest exists regarding the role of diet in influencing semen quality. While DTAC is linked to favorable health outcomes, its association with semen quality, especially among men attending infertility clinics, remains understudied.

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  • - Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), which include human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells, have unlimited growth potential, unlike adult stem cells that face aging issues.
  • - Culturing hPSCs requires specific materials and surfaces, avoiding traditional plastic dishes used for adult stem cells, to ensure they can grow without feeder layers while maintaining their ability to differentiate into various cell types.
  • - The review highlights various biomaterials, such as recombinant ECM proteins and advanced synthetic surfaces, that support hPSC growth under xeno-free conditions, reducing the risk of contamination and enhancing their clinical applications.
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: The colors of fruits and vegetables (FV) reflect the presence of pigmented bioactive compounds. The evidence of pre-diagnosis specific FV color group intake contributing to ovarian cancer (OC) survival is limited and inconsistent. : A prospective cohort study was conducted between 2015 and 2020 with 700 newly diagnosed OC patients.

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  • - This study explores the relationship between gut microbes, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and the effectiveness of treatments in lung cancer patients, distinguishing between those who respond positively and those who do not.
  • - Findings show that non-responders have greater microbial diversity (α-diversity) but lower community structure diversity (β-diversity) compared to responders, with specific gut bacteria and higher SCFA levels linked to better treatment outcomes.
  • - Isobutyric acid was found to limit cancer cell growth and movement while enhancing certain gene expressions, suggesting that gut microbiota and SCFAs could serve as potential therapeutic targets in lung cancer treatment.
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Study Question: Are dietary fat and fatty acid (FA) intakes related to the odds of asthenozoospermia?

Summary Answer: Plant-based fat consumption was associated with decreased asthenozoospermia odds, while the consumption of animal-based monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) was positively related to asthenozoospermia odds.

What Is Known Already: Dietary fat and FA are significant ingredients of a daily diet, which have been demonstrated to be correlated to the reproductive health of men. However, to date, evidence on fat and FA associations with the odds of asthenozoospermia is unclear.

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Plant-based diets are recommended for cancer survivors; however, their effects on lung cancer mortality are limited. We conducted this study to evaluate the association between plant-based dietary patterns and lung cancer mortality. A total of 408 newly diagnosed lung cancer patients aged 18 to 79 years were enrolled in the study.

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Study Question: Are dietary phytochemicals associated with the risk of teratozoospermia?

Summary Answer: Dietary intake of carotene, including total carotene, α-carotene, β-carotene as well as retinol equivalent, and lutein + zeaxanthin, were inversely correlated with the risk of teratozoospermia.

What Is Known Already: Phytochemicals are natural plant derived bioactive compounds, which have been reported to be potentially associated with male reproductive health. To date, no study has investigated the association between phytochemical intake and the risk of teratozoospermia.

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: Owing to the limited studies and controversial evidence, the connection between diet quality and survival of patients with ovarian cancer (OC) has been indistinct. Our study intends to first investigate this topic based on Chinese diet quality scores. : Our data come from an ovarian cancer follow-up study, which includes 796 patients with OC between 2015 and 2020.

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Background: Evidence of the association between particles with a diameter of 2.5 μm or less (PM) in long term and ovarian cancer (OC) mortality is limited.

Methods: This prospective cohort study analyzed data collected between 2015 and 2020 from 610 newly diagnosed OC patients, aged 18-79 years.

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The association between non-genetic risk factors and cervical cancer (CC) remains controversial and unclear. This umbrella review was conducted to evaluate and synthesize previously published systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to non-genetic factors and CC risk. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE to identify studies investigating the association between extragenetic factors and CC risk.

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Recent evidence advises particles with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM) might be a prognostic factor for ovarian cancer (OC) survival. The oxidative balance score (OBS) incorporates diet-lifestyle factors to estimate individuals' anti-oxidant exposure status which may be relevant to cancer prognosis.

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Background: Emerging evidence supports shifting the focus from the quantity of macronutrients to quality to obtain greater benefits for the prognosis of ovarian cancer (OC). Additionally, despite the high relevance between macronutrient quality and quantity, the interaction of these parameters on OC survival remains unknown.

Objective: A multidimensional macronutrient quality index (MQI) was applied to investigate the association between overall macronutrient quality and the survival of patients with OC.

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: An increasing number of studies have reported associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and ovarian cancer (OC) risk. However, some of the findings were inconsistent. The objective of this umbrella review was to evaluate the associations comprehensively and quantitatively.

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  • * Histone deacetylases, specifically sirtuins (SIRT1-7), are highly expressed in kidney cells and are involved in the progression of renal disorders caused by these metabolic diseases.
  • * The review explores how dysregulation of SIRTs affects kidney health by influencing oxidative stress, metabolism, inflammation, and apoptosis, suggesting their potential as biomarkers for early diagnosis and targets for treatment of kidney-related complications from metabolic diseases.
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The nutrients-rich food (NRF) index provides a score of diet quality. Although high diet quality is associated with survival of ovarian cancer (OC), the associations between NRF index scores and OC survival remain unevaluated. The prospective cohort study enrolled 703 women with newly diagnosed epithelial OC to assess the correlations between NRF index scores and overall survival (OS) in OC patients.

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