374 results match your criteria: "Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease[Affiliation]"

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  • Inflammatory skin diseases are linked to dyslipidaemia, and there's ongoing research on whether lipid-lowering drugs could serve as effective treatments.
  • This study used Mendelian randomisation to analyze the causal relationship between lipid-lowering drugs, specifically PCSK9 and HMGCR inhibitors, and common inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
  • Results showed that inhibiting PCSK9 significantly reduced the risk of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, while HMGCR inhibition posed a higher risk for allergic urticaria and rosacea, suggesting PCSK9 inhibitors might be safer and more effective options for treating these skin conditions.
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c-Myc-XRCC2-FOS axis promotes the proliferation and the resistance to Doxorubicin of NSCLC.

Biomed Pharmacother

October 2024

Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China. Electronic address:

Lung cancer represents one of the most prevalent malignant neoplasms, commanding an alarming incidence and mortality rate globally. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), constituting approximately 80 %-90 % of all lung cancer cases, is the predominant pathological manifestation of this disease, with a disconcerting 5-year survival rate scarcely reaching 10 %. Extensive prior investigations have elucidated that the aberrant expression of X-ray repair cross-complementing gene 2 (XRCC2), a critical meiotic gene intricately involved in the DNA damage repair process, is intimately associated with tumorigenesis.

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Metastasis is a major contributing factor that affects the prognosis of melanoma patients. Nevertheless, the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in melanoma metastasis are not yet entirely understood. Here, we identified ubiquitin-specific protease 22 (USP22) as a pro-oncogenic protein in melanoma through screening the survival profiles of 52 ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs).

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Plant and Animal Fat Intake and Overall and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality.

JAMA Intern Med

October 2024

National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, and Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

Importance: The impact of dietary fat intake on long-term human health has attracted substantial research interest, and the health effects of diverse dietary fats depend on available food sources. Yet there is a paucity of data elucidating the links between dietary fats from specific food sources and health.

Objective: To study associations of dietary plant and animal fat intake with overall mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.

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Background: Previous observational studies indicated a complex association between frailty and arthritis.

Aims: To investigate the genetic causal relationship between the frailty index and the risk of common arthritis.

Methods: We performed a large-scale Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to assess frailty index associations with the risk of common arthritis in the UK Biobank (UKB), and the FinnGen Biobank.

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Understanding and addressing the dynamics of infectious diseases, such as coronavirus disease 2019, are essential for effectively managing the current situation and developing intervention strategies. Epidemiologists commonly use mathematical models, known as epidemiological equations (EE), to simulate disease spread. However, accurately estimating the parameters of these models can be challenging due to factors like variations in social distancing policies and intervention strategies.

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A novel nomogram to predict psoriatic arthritis in patients with plaque psoriasis.

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges

October 2024

The Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.

Objective: To construct a predictive model for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) based on clinical and ultrasonic characteristics in patients with plaque psoriasis (PsP).

Patients And Methods: Demographic, clinical, and ultrasound data were collected from patients with PsP and PsA between May 2019 and December 2022.

Results: A total of 212 patients with PsP and 123 with PsA in the training cohort, whereas the validation cohort comprised 91 patients with PsP and 49 with PsA.

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The introduction of immunotherapy-based strategies has significantly improved the prognosis for melanoma patients. Nevertheless, some patients still have dismal outcomes, emphasizing the significance of survival predictive indicators in immunotherapy-based approaches. We systematically searched randomized controlled clinical trials investigating dual immunotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy versus placebo or mono-immunotherapy or chemotherapy alone in advanced melanoma patients.

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High-frequency ultrasound-assisted Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg

September 2024

National Engineering Research Center of Personalized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China; Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China; National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China; Department of Ultrasound, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a type of skin cancer that has complex growth patterns, and Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is the main treatment used to remove it.
  • A study analyzed 14 DFSP cases treated at Xiangya Hospital, showing that using high-frequency ultrasound before surgery reduced the average number of Mohs layers needed from 1.86 to 1.57, improving efficiency.
  • Preoperative ultrasound helps define tumor boundaries better, leading to shorter surgeries and less risk for patients, while also aiding less experienced surgeons in understanding the tumor’s structure.
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Liposomes Loaded with 5-Fluorouracil Can Improve the Efficacy in Pathological Scars.

Int J Nanomedicine

July 2024

Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China.

Article Synopsis
  • - Pathological scars, like hypertrophic scars and keloids, are caused by excessive fibroblast activity and collagen buildup, leading to pain, itching, and psychological distress for patients.
  • - Researchers developed 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) loaded liposomes (5-Fu-Lip) to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of 5-Fu for treating these scars, overcoming issues of limited drug penetration.
  • - 5-Fu-Lip demonstrated better results in reducing fibroblast activity and scar severity compared to traditional 5-Fu, suggesting it could be a more effective treatment option for pathological scars.
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The inflammatory response plays a crucial role in determining the prognosis and therapeutic response of skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM). However, the molecular subtypes based on the inflammatory response and their clinical significance in SKCM have not been extensively studied. Clustering analyses to identify inflammation subtypes of SKCM based on the expression levels of inflammation response gene.

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Patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) have a poor prognosis, and few appropriate medications are available. Tebentafusp is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for mUM recently. However, the real efficacy and safety of tebentafusp are still unclear.

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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is characterized by multi-joint involvement, primarily affecting the small joints in the hands and feet. However, the specific pattern of joint involvement at an individual level remains uncertain. This study aimed to elucidate the pattern of joint involvement in a PsA cohort.

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Tumour vasculature at single-cell resolution.

Nature

August 2024

Clinical Research Center (CRC), Medical Pathology Center (MPC), Cancer Early Detection and Treatment Center (CEDTC) and Translational Medicine Research Center (TMRC), Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.

Tumours can obtain nutrients and oxygen required to progress and metastasize through the blood supply. Inducing angiogenesis involves the sprouting of established vessel beds and their maturation into an organized network. Here we generate a comprehensive atlas of tumour vasculature at single-cell resolution, encompassing approximately 200,000 cells from 372 donors representing 31 cancer types.

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Socioeconomic disparity in the natural history of cutaneous melanoma: evidence from two large prospective cohorts.

J Epidemiol Community Health

October 2024

Department of Dermatology | Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease | Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China

Background: Previous studies on the associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) failed to distinguish the effects of different SES factors under an individual-data-based prospective study design.

Methods: Based on UK Biobank (UKB) and China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB), we estimated the effects of four SES factors on transitions from baseline to CMM in situ, subsequently to invasive CMM and further CMM mortality by applying multistate models. We further explored to which extent the associations between SES and CMM incidence could be explained by potential mediators including sun exposure, lifestyle and ageing in UKB.

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Molecular and therapeutic landscape of ferroptosis in skin diseases.

Chin Med J (Engl)

August 2024

Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China.

Regulated cell death (RCD) is a critical physiological process essential in maintaining skin homeostasis. Among the various forms of RCD, ferroptosis stands out due to its distinct features of iron accumulation, lipid peroxidation, and involvement of various inhibitory antioxidant systems. In recent years, an expanding body of research has solidly linked ferroptosis to the emergence of skin disorders.

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The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Metabolites for Cancer: Friend or Enemy.

Research (Wash D C)

June 2024

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

The tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle is capable of providing sufficient energy for the physiological activities under aerobic conditions. Although tumor metabolic reprogramming places aerobic glycolysis in a dominant position, the TCA cycle remains indispensable for tumor cells as a hub for the metabolic linkage and interconversion of glucose, lipids, and certain amino acids. TCA intermediates such as citrate, α-ketoglutarate, succinate, and fumarate are altered in tumors, and they regulate the tumor metabolism, signal transduction, and immune environment to affect tumorigenesis and tumor progression.

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Clinical characteristics and risk factors for ZF2001 fully vaccinated inpatients with COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study.

Hum Vaccin Immunother

December 2024

National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

The ZF2001 vaccine has demonstrated high efficacy in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the clinical characteristics of breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals and the risk factors for adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients remain unclear. We conducted a retrospective single-center cohort study at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, including 210 fully vaccinated COVID-19 inpatients from December 5, 2022, to January 31, 2023.

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Association Between Atopic Dermatitis and Aging: Clinical Observations and Underlying Mechanisms.

J Inflamm Res

May 2024

Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.

As one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory skin diseases, atopic dermatitis (AD) increasingly affects the aging population. Amid the ongoing global aging trend, it's essential to recognize the intricate relationship between AD and aging. This paper reviews existing knowledge, summarizing clinical observations of associations between AD and aging-related diseases in various systems, including endocrine, cardiovascular, and neurological.

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Adding salt to foods and risk of psoriasis: A prospective cohort study.

J Autoimmun

July 2024

Furong Laboratory, Changsha, China; National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, and Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China; Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China; CSU-Sinocare Research Center for Nutrition and Metabolic Health, Changsha, China. Electronic address:

Background: High salt intake may play a critical role in the etiology of psoriasis. Yet, evidence on the association of high salt intake with risk of psoriasis is limited.

Objective: To estimate the association between frequency of adding salt to foods and risk of psoriasis.

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Predicting the Prognosis of Bladder Cancer Patients Through Integrated Multi-omics Exploration of Chemotherapy-Related Hypoxia Genes.

Mol Biotechnol

May 2024

Department of Critical Care Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.

Bladder cancer is a prevalent malignancy with high mortality rates worldwide. Hypoxia is a critical factor in the development and progression of cancers. However, whether and how hypoxia-related genes (HRGs) could affect the development and the chemotherapy response of bladder cancer is still largely unexplored.

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The disease severity of psoriasis is mainly assessed subjectively via  psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) and body surface area (BSA), while an optimal measure of cutaneous response, may overlook systemic inflammation in psoriasis patients. The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), monocyte to lymphocyte ratio (MLR), monocyte to high density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) exhibit notable associations with the inflammation severity in multiple diseases. The aim of this retrospective study was to explore the associations between inflammatory parameters and the skin lesions' severity of psoriasis.

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Response to Wang et al.,"Comment on associations between rheumatoid arthritis and skin cancer: A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study".

J Am Acad Dermatol

September 2024

Department of Dermatology, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. Electronic address:

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Critical roles of the miR-17∼92 family in thymocyte development, leukemogenesis, and autoimmunity.

Cell Rep

June 2024

State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China; Department of Immunology and Microbiology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA. Electronic address:

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  • Thymocyte development relies on the regulation of PI3K-Akt signaling to support cell growth and prevent diseases like leukemia and autoimmune disorders.
  • Deleting the entire miR-17∼92 microRNA family significantly hinders thymocyte growth and reduces thymus cell numbers, while individual deletions show little effect; this is similar to the impact of depleting Dicer.
  • The study indicates that miR-17∼92 promotes thymocyte proliferation by inhibiting Pten expression and suggests that targeting these microRNAs could be a strategy for treating leukemia and autoimmune conditions.
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