Publications by authors named "Zhi-qiang Xie"

Objective: To analyze the results of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) mixing test in coagulation factor Ⅷ inhibitor-positive hemophilia patients, so as to increase the value of APTT mixing test in the screen of factor Ⅷ inhibitor.

Methods: Eighty plasmas samples with different titers of coagulation factor Ⅷ inhibitors had been collected and diluted for routine immediate APTT mixing test and at 37 ℃ 2 hours incubation APTT mixing test. Fifteen samples were selected for immediate and normal temperature incubation for 15 min, 30min, 1 hour, 2 hours and 37 ℃ for 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours APTT mixing test.

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This was a phase 1 dose-escalation study of ZR202-CoV, a recombinant protein vaccine candidate containing a pre-fusion format of the spike (S)-protein (S-trimer) combined with the dual-adjuvant system of Alum/CpG. A total of 230 participants were screened and 72 healthy adults aged 18-59 years were enrolled and randomized to receive two doses at a 28-day interval of three different ZR202-CoV formulations or normal saline. We assessed the safety for 28 days after each vaccination and collected blood samples for immunogenicity evaluation.

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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) for improving postoperative cognitive function in senior patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS).

Methods: From January to December 2020, 97 participants were randomly assigned to the TEAS group (49 cases) and the control group (48 cases) by a random number table. The patients in the TEAS group received TEAS, at the bilateral Neiguan (PC 6) and Zusanli (ST 36) acupoints.

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Background: Although SARS-CoV-2 infection often causes milder symptoms in children and adolescents, young people might still play a key part in SARS-CoV-2 transmission. An efficacious vaccine for children and adolescents could therefore assist pandemic control. For further evaluation of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine candidate BBIBP-CorV, we assessed the safety and immunogenicity of BBIBP-CorV in participants aged 3-17 years.

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Objective To preliminarily validate the clinical usability of the ameliorated Kawashima Itch Scale(Xie-Kawashima Itch Scale) among adult pruritic patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Methods Xie-Kawashima Itch Scale was developed on the basis of Kawashima Itch Scale. Patients were asked to record their pruritus condition according to Xie-Kawashima Itch Scale or visual analogue scale(VAS) during daytime and night for two weeks.

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Objective: To observe the effect of manual acupuncture stimulation of paired "Baihui" (GV 20)+ "Shenmen" (HT 7), GV 20+ "Sanyinjiao" (SP 6), and GV 20+ non-acupoint on expression of melatonine (MT) and suprachiasmatic melatonin receptor 1 (MT) and melatonin receptor 2 (MT) mRNAs in insomnia rats, so as to explore their action difference and the underlying mechanism in improving insomnia.

Methods: Male SD rats were randomly divided into normal control (=12), mo-del (=8), GV 20+HT 7(=12), GV 20+SP 6(=11), and GV 20+ non-acupoint (=10) groups. The insomnia model was established by intraperitoneal injection of Para-chlorophenylalanine suspension (50 mg/mL, 50 mg/100 g), once daily for 2 days.

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Objective: To observe the effect of different strength of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation on gastrointestinal motility and Ras homolog gene family member (RhoA)/Rho associated coiled-coil forming protein kinase (ROCK) signaling in diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) rats, so as to reveal the underlying mechanisms of EA for improving DGP.

Methods: Sixty SD rats were randomly and equally divided into blank control, DGP model, weak EA, medium EA, and strong EA groups (=12 rats in each). The DGP model was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ, 55 mmol/kg, 2%) and high-sugar and high-fat fodder feeding for 8 weeks.

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Objective: To observe the effect of herbal cake-separated moxibustion on blood lipid-apoprotein levels and the expression of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR 2), TLR 4 and nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB) mRNAs in atherosclerotic (AS) vulnerable plaques of hyperglycemia rabbits, so as to explore its mechanism underlying improvement of atherosclerosis.

Methods: Sixty New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups: control, model, direct moxibustion, herbal-cake-separated moxibustion and medication groups(=12 rabbits in each group). The AS vulnerable plaque model was established by high-fat forage feeding plus balloon-induced abdominal aorta injury and gene transfection of Ad 5-p 53 recombinant vector.

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Objective: To observe the effect of manual acupuncture stimulation (MAS) of "Baihui"(GV 20)-"Shenmen"(HT 7)or GV 20-"Sanyinjiao"(SP 6) on sleep and expression of circadian rhythm genes ( and Bmal 1) in the hypothalamus in insomnia rats, so as to select a better acupoint group for insomnia.

Methods: A total of 53 SD rats were randomly divided into normal control (=12),insomnia model (=8), GV 20-HT 7(=12), GV 20-SP 6(=11),and GV 20-non-acupoint (=10) groups. The insomnia model was established by intraperitoneal injection of p-chlorophenylalanine (PCPA,500 mg/kg,100 mg/mL) once daily for 2 days.

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Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by chronic recurrent dermatitis with profound itching. Most patients have personal and/or family history of atopic diseases. Several criteria have been proposed for the diagnosis of AD.

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Crystallographic orientations determine the optical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of crystals. Control of crystallographic orientations has been studied by changing the growth parameters, including temperature, pressure, proportion of precursors, and surface conditions. However, molecular dynamic mechanisms underlying these controls remain largely unknown.

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  • * Key methods included RNA extraction from isolated viruses, sequencing the amplified fragments, and conducting phylogenetic analysis using various software tools.
  • * Results indicated high genetic similarity between the two isolates, with both strains contributing to the main epidemic CVB5 circulation in Henan alongside other groups present in the region.
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The direct formation of graphene on various dielectric surfaces is successful via a single-step rapid thermal processing (RTP) of substrates coated with amorphous carbon (C) and nickel (Ni) thin films. High-quality graphene is obtained uniformly on the whole surface of wafers with a controlled number of graphene layers. The monolayer graphene exhibits a low sheet resistance and a high optical transmittance in the visible range.

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Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of pimecrolimus cream 1% for sensitive skin in adult women and its underlying mechanisms.

Methods: The changes of subjective symptoms and signs were evaluated before and after the application of pimecrolimus cream 1% based on the severity of pruritus (SP) and severity of burning sensation (SB) scores, and on a basic syntax and molecular substrate (molecular psychophysics) of nociception and proprioception established by temperature-sensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) channels.

Results: The SP and SB scores were significantly decreased in 32 patients with sensitive skin after using topical pimecrolimus cream 1% (P<0.

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  • The presence of cobalt in cemented tungsten carbide (WC-Co) substrates negatively impacts the quality of diamond films by promoting nondiamond carbon formation, which decreases adhesion and overall diamond quality.
  • This study explored three different pretreatment methods for WC-Co substrates—chemical etching, laser etching, and laser etching followed by acid treatment—to improve diamond film deposition.
  • Laser etching was found to enhance surface roughness and relieve stress at the interface between the substrate and diamond film, with diamond quality and residual stress assessed using Raman spectroscopy.
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  • The study investigates a small molecule inhibitor called Y316, designed to block TNFα production and mRNA upregulation in monocytes stimulated by lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
  • Research methods involved stimulating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from healthy volunteers with various agents and measuring cytokine levels using ELISA and other techniques.
  • Results indicated that Y316 effectively reduced TNFα, IL-1, and IL-6 production, while increasing IL-10 levels; however, it did not affect IL-2 or TNF in T cells, suggesting that its impact may vary depending on the cell type.
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Objective: To report and study a case of sporadic family fatal insomnia (SFFI) on its.

Methods: Investigate clinical characteristics and family disease history of a suspect FFI patient. His clinical characteristic was analyzed, he and his 14 family members genomic DNA was extracted by standard techniques from their and blood detected with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method and DNA sequencing to find out his prion protein (PrP) gene mutation.

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We compared clinical data from two related Chinese patients with fatal familial insomnia (FFI) and collected information about their pedigree. The clinical features in the two cases were similar and included initial progressive insomnia and sympathetic activation, which persisted throughout the clinical course. A total of 135 members of this family, across seven generations, were retrospectively investigated.

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The temperature-sensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, is also called thermo TRP, including TRPV1, TRPV2, TRPV3, TRPV4, TRPM8 and TRPA1, which are expressed in sensory neurons and non-neuronal cells (e.g.keratinocyte, mast cell) of the skin.

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  • The study aimed to analyze and characterize Salmonella typhimurium infections in diarrheal patients in Henan province and establish baseline data for monitoring these infections in humans and food sources.* -
  • Researchers found that out of 2,661 stool samples, only 24 tested positive for S. typhimurium, with a significant majority showing resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents, particularly chloramphenicol and ciprofloxacin.* -
  • The high rate of multidrug resistance among S. typhimurium isolates indicates a potential public health threat, underlining the need for better surveillance and management strategies in Henan province.*
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Objective: To investigate the epidemiological, genealogic characteristic, familial history of the families with fatal familial insomnia, its clinical and pathological features as well as the heredity rule of related genes.

Methods: 135 familial members of 7 eras were studied. Vein blood samples from patients as well as from some familial members were collected.

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Objective: To investigate the antipruritic mechanisms of pimecrolimus cream for women facial dermatitis.

Methods: Topical pimecrolimus cream 1% was applied in 52 women patients with facial dermatitis. The Investigators Global Assessment (IGA) score, severity of pruritus (SP) scores, and a basic syntax and molecular substrate (molecular psychophysics) of nociception and pruriception established by temperature-sensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) channels were used to evaluate the clinical signs, severity of pruritus, and skin sensory phenomenon.

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Objective: To investigate the role of Toll-like receptor(TLR) 2 and TLR4 in pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis(AD) and the effect of topical tacrolimus ointment on expression of TLR2 and TLR4 in lesional AD skin.

Methods: Immunohistochemistry was employed to study the expression of TLR2 and TLR4 in normal skin and lesional AD skin before and after using topical tacrolimus ointment.

Results: The basal keratinocytes in normal skin constitutively expressed TLR2 and TLR4.

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Objective: To investigate the role of nuclear factor kappaB (Rel/NF-kappaB) in pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis(AD) and the effect of topical 0.1%(mass fraction) or 0.03%(mass fraction) tacrolimus ointment on expression of NF-kappaB in lesional AD skin.

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