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[The expression and prognosis prediction of CFL-1 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma].

Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue

April 2024

Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University. Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province,China. E-mail:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the expression, prognostic value and immune correlation of Cofilin 1 protein(CFL-1) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC).

Methods: The expression and prognostic value of CFL-1 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC) was explored in the cancer genome map database (TCGA) and gene expression total databases (GEO), and the potential immune pathway of CFL-1 in HNSCC was revealed by GESA and cibersoft analysis. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 26.

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Objective: The study aimed to elucidate the role and the underlying mechanism of human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) in the pathogenesis of hyperoxia-induced bronchial dysplasia in newborn rats.

Methods: Forty neonatal Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were separated into two groups: a normal control group (20.8% oxygen concentration) and a hyperoxia-induced group (85% oxygen concentration).

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RhoA/ROCK-TAZ Axis regulates bone formation within calvarial trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis.

Cell Signal

September 2024

Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China; The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China. Electronic address:

Background: Craniofacial skeletal deformities can be addressed by applying tensile force to sutures to prompt sutural bone formation. The intricate process of mechanical modulation in craniofacial sutures involves complex biomechanical signal transduction. The small GTPase Ras homolog gene family member A (RhoA) functions as a key mechanotransduction protein, orchestrating the dynamic assembly of the cytoskeleton by activating the Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase (ROCK).

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Background And Aims: Exosome-based therapies are gaining increasing attention, with growing evidence suggesting a link between alterations in mesentery adipose tissue (MAT) and intestinal disease in Crohn's disease (CD). However, the specific mechanism by which mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-Exos may alleviate colitis through targeting MAT remains not fully understood.

Methods: Human umbilical cord MSCs (HucMSCs) were cultured to isolate the corresponding exosomes (HucMSCs-Exos), which were confirmed by their morphology, size distribution, and expression of markers.

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Association of TyG index with aortic valve calcification in valvular heart disease patients.

Postgrad Med J

November 2024

Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital, No 9, Chongwen Road, Suzhou City 215000, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Recent studies propose the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index as a new way to assess insulin resistance, which has been linked to various cardiovascular diseases; its connection to aortic valve calcification (AVC) remains unclear.
  • In a study involving 450 aortic valve disease patients, those with AVC had significantly higher TyG index scores compared to a control group, indicating a potential correlation between the TyG index and the severity of AVC.
  • The findings suggest that the TyG index could serve as a useful predictor for both the presence and severity of AVC, highlighting its possible role in cardiovascular health assessment.
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Background: Although observational studies indicated connections between fatty acids (FAs) and Alzheimer's disease and dementia, uncertainty persists regarding how these relationships extend to dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).

Objective: To explore the potential causal relationships between FAs and the development of DLB, thus clarifying these associations using genetic instruments to infer causality.

Methods: We applied a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) and multivariable Mendelian randomization (MVMR) approach.

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Background: Colorectal cancer is currently the third most common malignant tumor and the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) is standard for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Except for pathological examination after resection, it is not known exactly whether LARC patients have achieved pathological complete response (pCR) before surgery.

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Correction to: The relationship between serum coagulation parameters and the recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma.

Mol Cell Biochem

August 2024

Intensive Care Unit, Emergency and Critical Care Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), No.158 Shangtang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China.

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Background: B7-H3 (or CD276) represents an important costimulatory molecule expressed in many malignant solid tumors, including colorectal cancer (CRC). The receptor of B7-H3 is not known, and the intracellular function of B7-H3 remains obscure. Herein, we report that B7-H3 upregulated the epidermal growth factor heparin-binding epidermal growth factor (HB-EGF), likely by regulating hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and thereby promoting the progression of CRC.

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Purpose: To develop thrombus radiomics models based on dual-energy CT (DECT) for predicting etiologic cause of stroke.

Methods: We retrospectively enrolled patients with occlusion of the middle cerebral artery who underwent computed tomography (NCCT) and DECT angiography (DECTA). 70 keV virtual monoenergetic images (simulate conventional 120kVp CTA images) and iodine overlay maps (IOM) were reconstructed for analysis.

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Identification of diagnostic signature and immune infiltration for ischemic cardiomyopathy based on cuproptosis-related genes through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation.

Int Immunopharmacol

September 2024

Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital, Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Institute for Hypertension, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China. Electronic address:

Background: Ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC) is primarily due to long-term ischemia/hypoxia of the coronary arteries, leading to impaired cardiac contractile or diastolic function. A new form of cell death induced by copper, called "cuproptosis" is related to the development and progression of multiple diseases. The cuproptosis-related gene (CuGs) plays an important role in acute myocardial infarction, while the specific mechanisms of CuGs in ischemic cardiomyopathy remain unclear.

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Article Synopsis
  • Postoperative delirium remains common after surgery, prompting ongoing research to find effective interventions despite mixed results from trials.
  • A total of 201 trials were analyzed, revealing that trials conducted in the USA/Canada and Europe had higher odds ratios, indicating lower effectiveness compared to those from China.
  • The study emphasizes that the incidence of delirium, regional differences, and potential biases significantly influence trial outcomes, suggesting a need for better-quality global research on this issue.
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Chimeric antigen carried by extracellular vesicles induces stronger protective immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

Immunobiology

September 2024

Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China; The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, PR China. Electronic address:

Although Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) has been used in human for centuries, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases.There have been remarkable successes in the field of TB vaccine research over the past decade, but the search for a better vaccine candidate is still a challenge. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) possess a multitude of properties that make them attractive candidates for the development of novel, cell-free, non-replicative, and safe vaccine system.

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Background: The relationships between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and calcium and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are unclear.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the causal role of 25(OH)D concentrations, calcium concentrations, and dietary supplements use of vitamin D and calcium on risk of AMD and its subtypes.

Methods: Independent genetic variants associated with 25(OH)D and calcium concentrations were used as instrumental variables in published genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of European ancestry.

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe condition with an extremely high disability rate. It is mainly manifested as the loss of motor, sensory and autonomic nerve functions below the injury site. High-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation, a recently developed neuromodulation method, can increase motor function in mice with spinal cord injury.

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Importance: Current research in epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) is limited to non-Hispanic White individuals. It is imperative to improve inclusivity by considering racial and ethnic minorities in EAA research.

Objective: To compare non-Hispanic Black with non-Hispanic White survivors of childhood cancer by examining the associations of EAA with cancer treatment exposures, potential racial and ethnic disparity in EAA, and mediating roles of social determinants of health (SDOH).

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Background: This study sought to explore the clinical relevance of the associations of serum levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), soluble receptor for AGEs (sRAGE), and thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) with the renal fat fraction (RFF) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: A total of 133 patients with T2DM were enrolled in the study. RFF, which represents the renal fat level, was determined utilizing Dixon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Utilizing machine learning for early screening of thyroid nodules: a dual-center cross-sectional study in China.

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)

July 2024

Department of Cardiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

Background: Thyroid nodules, increasingly prevalent globally, pose a risk of malignant transformation. Early screening is crucial for management, yet current models focus mainly on ultrasound features. This study explores machine learning for screening using demographic and biochemical indicators.

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Background: Lung ultrasound can evaluate for pneumothorax but the accuracy of diagnosis depends on experience among physicians. This study aimed to investigate the sensitivity and specificity of intelligent lung ultrasound in comparison with chest x-ray, employing chest computed tomography (CT) as the gold standard for diagnosis of pneumothorax in critical ill patients.

Methods: This prospective, observational study included 75 dyspnea patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from January 2021 to April 2023.

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Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAD) is among the most prevalent chronic diseases globally. Circadian rhythm disruption (CRD) is closely associated with the progression of various diseases. However, the precise role of CRD in the development of CAD remains to be elucidated.

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Aim: To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of combining panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) with intravitreal conbercept (IVC) injections for patients with high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy (HR-PDR) complicated by mild or moderate vitreous hemorrhage (VH), with or without diabetic macular edema (DME).

Methods: Patients diagnosed with VH with/without DME secondary to HR-PDR and received PRP combined with IVC injections were recruited in this retrospective study. Upon establishing the patient's diagnosis, an initial IVC was performed, followed by prompt administration of PRP.

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) damages liver cells through abnormal immune responses. Mitochondrial metabolism is necessary for effector functions of white blood cells (WBCs). The aim was to investigate the altered counts and mitochondrial mass (MM) of WBCs by two novel indicators of mitochondrial mass, MM and percentage of low mitochondrial membrane potential, MMP%, due to chronic HBV infection.

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MoO nanodots coated suture for combating surgical site infection via antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Nanomedicine

August 2024

Department of Radiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Medical Centre of Soochow University, Jiangsu 215000, China. Electronic address:

Surgical site infection (SSI) significantly affects patient recovery time, health outcomes and quality of life which is closely associated with the use of implants or mesh. Sutures are the most frequently used implants that play a significant role in the development of SSI. Studies have demonstrated that the administration of effective bactericidal and anti-inflammatory treatments can significantly decrease the incidence of SSI.

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is commonly occurred with high incidence in men worldwide, and many patients will be eventually suffered from the dilemma of castration-resistance with the time of disease progression. Castration-resistant PCa (CRPC) is an advanced subtype of PCa with heterogeneous carcinogenesis, resulting in poor prognosis and difficulties in therapy. Currently, disorders in androgen receptor (AR)-related signaling are widely acknowledged as the leading cause of CRPC development, and some non-AR-based strategies are also proposed for CRPC clinical analyses.

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