2,746 results match your criteria: "Qingdao Women & Children Hospital[Affiliation]"

Background: The best treatment option for patients with resectable gastric cancer is radical gastric cancer surgery. However, the postoperative overall survival rate is low. Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) is a risk factor for cancer recurrence and a stand-alone predictor of a poor post-operative prognosis for gastric cancer (GC) patients.

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The incidence of breast cancer, a malignant tumor that causes more harm to women, is increasing year by year, affecting women at a younger age. This paper describes the possible practical significance of lncRNA EBLN3P (EBLN3P) in predicting the prognosis of invasive breast cancer. EBLN3P and miR-144-3p levels in tissues and cells were detected by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR).

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Genomic full-length sequence of HLA-B*40:96 was identified by a group-specific sequencing approach in a Chinese individual.

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In livestock and poultry farming, the use of antibiotics has been abused, which seriously endangers human health. Thus, antibiotic alternatives are urgently needed. The phytochemical carvacrol (CAR) has attracted attention as an antibiotic alternative due to its excellent antibacterial activity and anti-inflammatory activity.

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Behaviour of M. aeruginosa-Microplastic composite pollutants in coagulation and sludge storage.

Sci Total Environ

December 2024

School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.

Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa) blooms and microplastics pollution have been major global water pollution concern in lakes and reservoirs. In this study, the behaviour of M.

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Reproductive and developmental implications of micro- and nanoplastic internalization: Recent advances and perspectives.

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

November 2024

Clinical Medical Research Center for Women and Children Diseases, Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan 250001, China; Key Laboratory of Birth Defect Prevention and Genetic Medicine of Shandong Health Commission, Jinan 250001, China. Electronic address:

A growing body of evidence exhibits the ubiquitous presence and accumulation of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the air, drinking water, food, and even inside the body, which has raised concerns about their potential impact on reproductive and developmental health. To comprehensively examine the current state of knowledge regarding MNPs-induced reproductive and developmental toxicity, we conducted this systematic review by focusing on the prevalence of MNPs determined in reproductive tissues and their influences on parental reproduction and offspring development. Our findings demonstrate the detection of MNPs in various human reproductive tissues, including semen, placenta, and ovarian follicular fluid, as well as in reproductive tissues of diverse animal species.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors. Tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), angiogenesis, epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT), invasion, metastasis, metabolism, and drug resistance are the main factors affecting the development and treatment of tumors. MiRNAs play crucial roles in almost all major cellular biological processes.

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The glutathione peroxidase (GPx) family is recognized for its essential function in maintaining cellular redox balance and countering the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), a process intricately linked to the progression of various diseases including those spurred by viral infections. The modulation of GPx activity by viruses presents a critical juncture in disease pathogenesis, influencing cellular responses and the trajectory of infection-induced diseases. Cutting-edge research has unveiled the GPx family's dynamic role in modulating viral pathogenesis.

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Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a self-regressing cutaneous tumor sharing clinical and histopathological similarities with squamous cell carcinoma. It is relatively uncommon and presents diagnostic challenges, particularly in pediatric patients. This paper presents a case study of KA affecting the upper lip keratosis in a 6-year-old girl.

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A nomogram for predicting postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder: a prospective cohort study.

BMC Psychiatry

October 2024

School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No.40, Section 3, Songpo Road, Linghe District, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, China.

Background: Postpartumpost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as a psychological stress disorder, has long-term and widespread harm. Still, compared with other postpartum psychiatric disorders, postpartum PTSD has received relatively littleattention in China. This study aims to investigate the risk factors of postpartum PTSD and to develop a convenient and rapid nomogram screening tool to help clinical staff identify high-risk pregnant womenin time and take preventative and management measures.

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A spatiotemporal transcriptomic atlas of mouse placentation.

Cell Discov

October 2024

Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Institute of Reproduction and Development, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

The placenta, a temporary but essential organ for gestational support, undergoes intricate morphological and functional transformations throughout gestation. However, the spatiotemporal patterns of gene expression underlying placentation remain poorly understood. Utilizing Stereo-seq, we constructed a Mouse Placentation Spatiotemporal Transcriptomic Atlas (MPSTA) spanning from embryonic day (E) 7.

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Background: It is known that the risk of ischemic heart disease increases in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). For female patients, the incidence of heart disease can be even greater after menopause, accompanied by dramatic changes in sex hormones. We investigated the correlations between sex hormones and markers of ischemic heart diseases in postmenopausal females with T2DM patients.

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Prediction of tissue exposures of polymyxin-B, amikacin and sulbactam using physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling.

Front Microbiol

October 2024

Department of Statistics, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.

Background: The combination antimicrobial therapy consisting of amikacin, polymyxin-B, and sulbactam demonstrated synergy against multi-drug resistant .

Objectives: The objectives were to predict drug disposition and extrapolate their efficacy in the blood, lung, heart, muscle and skin tissues using a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling approach and to evaluate achievement of target pharmacodynamic (PD) indices against .

Methods: A PBPK model was initially developed for amikacin, polymyxin-B, and sulbactam in adult subjects, and then scaled to pediatrics, accounting for both renal and non-renal clearances.

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Lysosome toxicities induced by nanoparticle exposure and related mechanisms.

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

November 2024

Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China. Electronic address:

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  • * Lysosomes are vital for breaking down cellular materials and play a key role in processes like communication between organelles and immune responses, making their proper function important for health.
  • * The review discusses how NPs disrupt lysosomal function by altering their acidic environment and causing damage to their membranes, while also highlighting specific proteins involved in this process, aiming to enhance understanding for better use of NPs in medical applications.
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Inhibition of long non-coding RNA NEAT1 suppressed the epithelial mesenchymal transition through the miR-204-5p/Six1 axis in asthma.

PLoS One

October 2024

Birth Defect Prevention and Control Centre of Qingdao, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.

Background: Asthma, a prevalent chronic respiratory condition, is characterized by airway remodeling. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) NEAT1 has been demonstrated to participate in airway fibrosis. Furthermore, the miR-204-5p/Six1 axis significantly influences epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT).

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  • Surgery leads to endothelial dysfunction through inflammatory responses, which contribute to thrombus formation.
  • The study investigates the roles of the STAT family and other signaling pathways involved in this dysfunction, highlighting the complex interactions between cytokines like IL-6 and IL-1β.
  • Findings reveal that IL-1β activates STAT1, which inhibits the positive effects of STAT3 on endothelial cells via GLIS2, suggesting new targets for preventing thrombosis after surgery.
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Genetic variations in NER pathway gene polymorphisms and Wilms tumor risk: A six-center case-control study in East China.

IUBMB Life

December 2024

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

Article Synopsis
  • The nucleotide excision repair (NER) system helps protect against DNA damage, and deficiencies in this system can lead to increased mutations and cancer risks.
  • A study analyzed 19 NER gene polymorphisms in 416 Wilms tumor cases and 936 controls from East China, finding that certain XPD polymorphisms decreased Wilms tumor risk while some XPG polymorphisms increased it.
  • The research suggests that these gene variations affect nearby gene expression and emphasizes the need for further studies with larger sample sizes to validate these associations.
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Maternal adiposity measures and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a meta-analysis.

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

October 2024

Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a prevalent complication during pregnancy with significant implications for maternal and perinatal health globally. Maternal obesity is a known risk factor for HDP. This review sought to identify adiposity indicators in early pregnancy that are linked to the development of HDP.

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Hamartoma is a congenital benign lesion commonly found in the lungs, kidneys, colon, and other regions, but it is seldom seen in the oral cavity. Multiple hamartoma occurrences in the tongue are particularly rare. This article describes a 7-day-old female infant with multiple tongue tumors and a cleft palate, who had difficulty feeding and subsequently underwent tumor removal under general anesthesia.

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Objectives: Endometriosis is a common chronic disease in childbearing women and a major cause of infertility. Our study aimed to identify and validate a novel gene signature for diagnosing endometriosis based on histone-related genes (HRGs), and to investigate their biological functions in endometriosis.

Material And Methods: RNA sequence data were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, and HRGs were retrieved from the GeneCards database.

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Cancer is a significant societal, public health and economic challenge in the 21st century, and is the primary cause of death from disease globally. Ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase (ENPP) serves a crucial role in several biochemical processes, including adenosine triphosphate hydrolysis, purine metabolism and regulation of signaling pathways. Specifically, ENPP1, a type II transmembrane glycoprotein and key member of the ENPP family, may be upregulated in tumor cells and implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple human cancers.

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  • - Gout is a chronic condition caused by the immune system's reaction to monosodium urate crystals due to high uric acid levels, and recent research sheds light on its inflammatory mechanisms.
  • - A large genome-wide association study (GWAS) involving 2.6 million people identified 377 genetic locations linked to gout, with a focus on 149 new loci related to urate and gout inflammation.
  • - The study also pinpointed candidate genes influencing the inflammatory response in gout, including those affecting NLRP3 inflammasome activity, and suggests a potential causal role of specific genetic factors in developing the disease.
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Application of Drug Delivery System Based on Nanozyme Cascade Technology in Chronic Wound.

Adv Healthc Mater

December 2024

Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Chronic wounds, such as diabetic and traumatic ulcers, lead to long-term inflammation and provide a breeding ground for bacteria, with antibiotics being the primary treatment approach.
  • The overuse of antibiotics raises concerns about drug-resistant bacteria, creating an urgent need for new treatment methods to combat infections.
  • Nanozyme-based antimicrobial therapy (NABT) is a promising alternative that generates reactive oxygen species to effectively kill bacteria while minimizing resistance, although the technology is still being researched and developed.
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Background: Aggressive natural killer cell leukemia (ANKL) is rare and difficult to diagnose in early stages, with no standard treatment and a poor prognosis.

Case Presentation: Two adolescents with ANKL presented with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), with Case-1 presenting as refractory HLH and Case-2 with lung involvement. The morphology of bone marrow showed an increase in unidentified cells, which mainly expressed CD56.

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Light-Triggered Plasmonic DNAzyme Walker Enables Precise Subcellular Molecular Imaging with Reduced Off-Mitochondria Signal Leakage.

Anal Chem

October 2024

Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China.

The development of highly sensitive and precise imaging techniques capable of visualizing crucial molecules at the subcellular level is essential for elucidating mitochondrial functions and uncovering novel mechanisms in biological processes. However, traditional molecular imaging strategies are still limited by off-mitochondria signal leakage because of the "always-active" sensing mode. To address this limitation, we have developed a light-triggered activation sequence activated plasmonic DNAzyme walker (PDW) for accurate subcellular molecular imaging by the combination of an organelle localized strategy, upconversion nanotechnology, and a plasmon enhanced fluorescence (PEF) technique.

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