59 results match your criteria: "Guangdong Medical University. Dongguan[Affiliation]"

: Pancreatic cancer has the worst prognosis of all common cancers worldwide. Cadherin plays important roles in cancer cell invasion and metastasis. This study investigated the role and mechanism of Cadherin 23 (CDH23) action in the viability of pancreatic cancer cells.

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The Conference 2024 provides a platform to promote the development of an innovative scientific research ecosystem for microbiome and One Health. The four key components - Technology, Research (Biology), Academic journals, and Social media - form a synergistic ecosystem. Advanced technologies drive biological research, which generates novel insights that are disseminated through academic journals.

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[Mechanism of Huangqin Decoction in repairing intestinal barrier of ulcerative colitis by regulating tryptophan metabolism and activating AhR].

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi

October 2024

the First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University Dongguan 523710, China the Second Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Medical University Dongguan 523808, China.

This study aims to elucidate the mechanism of Huangqin Decoction(HQD) in treating ulcerative colitis(UC) by investigating the relationship between tryptophan metabolism and intestinal barriers. In the in vivo experiments, 3% dextran sulfate sodium(DSS) was used to induce a mouse model of acute colitis, with mesalazine as a positive control. The therapeutic effect of HQD on mice with UC was evaluated according to body weight, disease activity index(DAI), colon length, and pathological changes.

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Objective: To analyze the effect of interventional surgery on treatment efficacy and inflammatory cytokine (ICK) levels in diabetic patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

Methods: A total of 116 diabetic patients with PVD admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from August 2020 to March 2022 were selected for this retrospective analysis. Patients were divided into two groups: 58 patients receiving conventional medication were assigned to the control group, while 58 patients receiving interventional surgery in addition to conventional medication were assigned to the research group.

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Objective: To investigate and analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of polymyxin B sulfate in the treatment of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CR-GNB) in sepsis; in order to provide reference for the clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis evaluation of sepsis.

Methods: The clinical data of 76 patients with CR-GNB sepsis treated with polymyxin B sulfate combined with an anti-infection regimen in the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University from January 2020 to February 2024 were retrospectively studied. To analyze and discuss the clinical characteristics, results of the bacterial culture and drug sensitivity, clinical efficacy and prognosis of CR-GNB patients, efficacy comparison of different doses of polymyxin B sulfate treatment regimens, efficacy comparison of different combination regimens based on polymyxin B sulfate, changes in clinical indexes before and after treatment of polymyxin B sulfate, adverse drug reactions and adverse events of polymyxin B sulfate were investigated.

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  • The study focuses on creating a Nomogram model to predict the risk of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) in patients with high tumor burden and bone metastases.
  • Significant prognostic factors identified include neural invasion, Gleason score, initial PSA levels, and lactate dehydrogenase.
  • The model shows strong accuracy in predicting one- and two-year progression to CRPC, enhancing clinical decision-making and personalized treatment options for affected patients.
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  • Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a rare but serious condition that leads to heart damage, with varied symptoms and treatments based on its subtypes; understanding CA is crucial for effective management.* -
  • A study analyzing data from 39 CA patients revealed key clinical features such as high rates of anemia, elevated cardiac markers, and significant renal impairment, pointing to the severity of this disease.* -
  • Common electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities and findings from ultrasound examinations (UCG) were noted in CA patients, showing low voltage and enlarged atria, indicating the extent of heart dysfunction.*
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Diabetes mellitus is an exponentially growing chronic metabolic disease identified by prolonged hyperglycemia that leads to a plethora of health problems. It is well established that the skin of diabetic patients is more prone to injury, and hence, wound healing is an utmost critical restorative process for injured skin and other tissues. Diabetes patients have problems with wound healing at all stages, which ultimately results in delays in the healing process.

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  • The Microbiome Protocols eBook (MPB) connects researchers by providing essential protocols for microbiome experiments and data analysis.
  • The first edition, released in 2020, included 152 well-organized protocols and received positive feedback from the scientific community.
  • Researchers are now encouraged to contribute their own protocols for the upcoming 2nd edition to help further microbiome research.
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We have developed a one-tube fluorescence strategy for the detection of B7-H3 based on a proximity hybridization-mediated protein-to-DNA signal transducer, isothermal exponential amplification (EXPAR), and dendritic hybridization chain reaction (D-HCR). In this assay, a protein signal transducer was employed to convert the input protein to output single-stranded DNA with a nicking site. Antibody-conjugated DNA1 was first hybridized with the output DNA (DNA3).

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Objectives: The relationship between spirituality and depressive symptoms among the Chinese elderly is not well known. The current study explores this relationship using longitudinal data and trajectory modeling of depressive symptoms.

Methods: A longitudinal study design was used to measure depressive symptoms repeatedly from 2012 to 2021 using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS).

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Objective: To analyze the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment and prognosis of the rare hairy cell leukemia (HCL), in order to provide new references for the clinical and basic research of HCL.

Methods: The clinical data of 17 patients with HCL admitted to Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University from January 1, 2016 to July 1, 2023 were collected and retrospectively studied, and the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment effects and prognosis of patients with HCL were analyzed. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis.

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The high efficiency and specificity of enzymes make them play an important role in life activities, but the high cost, low stability and high sensitivity of natural enzymes severely restrict their application. In recent years, nanozymes have become convincing alternatives to natural enzymes, finding utility across diverse domains, including biosensing, antibacterial interventions, cancer treatment, and environmental preservation. Nanozymes are characterized by their remarkable attributes, encompassing high stability, cost-effectiveness and robust catalytic activity.

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Raman spectrum combined with deep learning for precise recognition of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

Anal Bioanal Chem

April 2024

Dongguan Key Laboratory of Medical Electronics and Medical Imaging Equipment, Guangdong Medical University Dongguan First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China.

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is a major pathogen that poses a serious threat to human health. Unfortunately, currently, there are no effective measures to curb its rapid development. To address this, an in-depth study on the surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) of 22 strains of 7 categories of CRE using a gold silver composite SERS substrate was conducted.

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Recently nanoparticle-based platforms have gained interest as drug delivery systems and diagnostic agents, especially in cancer therapy. With their ability to provide preferential accumulation at target sites, nanocarrier-constructed antitumor drugs can improve therapeutic efficiency and bioavailability. In contrast, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have received increasing academic interest as an outstanding class of coordination polymers that combine porous structures with high drug loading temperature modulation and ligand interactions, overcoming the drawbacks of conventional drug carriers.

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  • - PTLD is a serious complication that can occur after solid organ or stem cell transplants, characterized by rapid progression and high mortality, making it a significant threat to long-term survival of transplant recipients.
  • - The disorder involves the abnormal growth of lymphocytes, which leads to complex and non-specific symptoms, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
  • - A retrospective study of two PTLD patients analyzed their medical histories, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes to enhance understanding and awareness of PTLD in hematology and oncology.
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Objective: To discuss and analyze the clinical and prognostic characteristics of rare prolymphocytic leukemia (PLL), in order to provide new references for the clinical diagnosis and treatment and basic research of PLL.

Methods: The clinical data of 8 patients with PLL admitted to the Department of Hematology in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from January 1, 2011 to May 31, 2023 were collected and retrospectively studied, and the clinical treatment and prognosis were analyzed. Meanwhile, the latest literature from PubMed was retrieved to systematically discuss the research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of PLL.

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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most malignant and lethal human cancers in the world due to its high metastatic potential, and patients with PDAC have a poor prognosis, yet quite little is understood regarding the underlying biological mechanisms of its high metastatic capacity. Baicalein has a dramatic anti-tumor function in the treatment of different types of cancer. However, the therapeutic effects of baicalein on human PDAC and its mechanisms of action have not been extensively understood.

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global infectious disease aroused by RNA virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Patients may suffer from severe respiratory failure or even die, posing a huge challenge to global public health. Retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) is one of the major pattern recognition receptors, function to recognize RNA viruses and mediate the innate immune response.

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Objectives: To investigate the potential of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) for predicting coronary heart disease (CHD) in elderly patients, as well as their impact on prognosis.

Methods: This retrospective analysis included 120 elderly patients with CHD (CHD group) and 100 patients without cardiovascular disease (control group). CHD patients were followed up for 12 months after discharge.

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The pathogenesis of hematological tumors has not been fully elucidated. The academic community believes that genetic mutation abnormalities play a crucial role in the occurrence and development of hematological malignancies. Chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) is a rare hematological tumor in the world.

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the current situation of anxiety disorder in menopausal women and to analyze the intervention effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Methods: A total of 489 patients diagnosed with menopausal syndrome from July 2021 to June 2022 were selected as the study object. There were 120 patients with menopausal syndrome complicated with anxiety who were screened out by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7).

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  • Mitochondrial phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PCK2) plays a critical role in gluconeogenesis and is differentially expressed in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC), potentially affecting energy metabolism and cancer progression.* -
  • Research showed that lower PCK2 levels in KIRC patients correlated with shorter survival times, and experiments confirmed that overexpressing PCK2 hindered KIRC cell growth, migration, and invasion while enhancing energy metabolism.* -
  • The findings suggest PCK2 could be a valuable diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for KIRC and may represent a promising therapeutic target in treating this type of cancer.*
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease, and RA interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a severe complication of RA. This investigation aims to determine the effect and underlying mechanism of osthole (OS), which could be extracted from , , and plants and evaluate the role of transglutaminase 2 (TGM2) in RA and RA-ILD. In this work, OS downregulated TGM2 to exert its additive effect with methotrexate and suppress the proliferation, migration, and invasion of RA-fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) by attenuating NF-κB signaling, resulting in the suppression of RA progression.

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ENKUR was shown as a suppressor in some tumors. However, the biological role of ENKUR on gastric cancer (GC) and its related molecular mechanisms is not clear. Here, we first observed that ENKUR significantly inhibited cell migration, invasion, and metastasis in GC.

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