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  1. Article ; Online: Exploring the role of psychological assistance hotlines in improving mental health problems among Chinese adult women: A perspective based on social expectations and gender roles.

    Wei, Yating / Chen, Qiuxia / Wu, Deyuan / Fu, Xiaonv / Song, Haidong

    Asian journal of psychiatry

    2024  Volume 96, Page(s) 104026

    Abstract: This paper looks at how social expectations and gender roles affect the mental health of Chinese women. Traditional Chinese culture, influenced by Confucianism and patriarchy, still has a negative impact on women's mental well-being, despite efforts for ... ...

    Abstract This paper looks at how social expectations and gender roles affect the mental health of Chinese women. Traditional Chinese culture, influenced by Confucianism and patriarchy, still has a negative impact on women's mental well-being, despite efforts for gender equality. Women's mental health is vital for both individuals and society, and this study aims to understand these issues better to help shape policies and interventions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2456678-0
    ISSN 1876-2026 ; 1876-2018
    ISSN (online) 1876-2026
    ISSN 1876-2018
    DOI 10.1016/j.ajp.2024.104026
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  2. Article ; Online: Advances in imaging techniques to assess kidney fibrosis.

    Jiang, Buchun / Liu, Fei / Fu, Haidong / Mao, Jianhua

    Renal failure

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 1, Page(s) 2171887

    Abstract: As a sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, renal fibrosis is an irreversible and alarming pathological change. The accurate diagnosis of renal fibrosis depends on the widely used renal biopsy, but this diagnostic modality is invasive and can ... ...

    Abstract As a sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, renal fibrosis is an irreversible and alarming pathological change. The accurate diagnosis of renal fibrosis depends on the widely used renal biopsy, but this diagnostic modality is invasive and can easily lead to sampling error. With the development of imaging techniques, an increasing number of noninvasive imaging techniques, such as multipara meter magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound elastography, have gained attention in assessing kidney fibrosis. Depending on their ability to detect changes in tissue stiffness and diffusion of water molecules, ultrasound elastography and some MRI techniques can indirectly assess the degree of fibrosis. The worsening of renal tissue oxygenation and perfusion measured by blood oxygenation level-dependent MRI and arterial spin labeling MRI separately is also an indirect reflection of renal fibrosis. Objective and quantitative indices of fibrosis may be available in the future by using novel techniques, such as photoacoustic imaging and fluorescence microscopy. However, these imaging techniques are susceptible to interference or may not be convenient. Due to the lack of sufficient specificity and sensitivity, these imaging techniques are neither widely accepted nor proposed by clinicians. These obstructions must be overcome by conducting technology research and more prospective studies. In this review, we emphasize the recent advancement of these noninvasive imaging techniques and provide clinicians a continuously updated perspective on the assessment of kidney fibrosis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prospective Studies ; Kidney/diagnostic imaging ; Kidney/pathology ; Fibrosis ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/diagnostic imaging ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632949-4
    ISSN 1525-6049 ; 0886-022X
    ISSN (online) 1525-6049
    ISSN 0886-022X
    DOI 10.1080/0886022X.2023.2171887
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  3. Article: CCL22 and Leptin associated with steroid resistance in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.

    Zhaoyang, Peng / Wei, Li / Yanyan, Jin / Wenqing, Xiang / Haidong, Fu / Jianhua, Mao

    Frontiers in pediatrics

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1261034

    Abstract: Objective: Previous studies have indicated a decrease in T regulatory cells (Tregs) among patients with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. CCL22 and Leptin influenced the immune function of Tregs through their respective pathways. This study aimed to ...

    Abstract Objective: Previous studies have indicated a decrease in T regulatory cells (Tregs) among patients with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. CCL22 and Leptin influenced the immune function of Tregs through their respective pathways. This study aimed to compare patients with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) in terms of CCL22 and Leptin levels.
    Methods: This prospective study included 117 children diagnosed with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS). Peripheral blood samples were collected before initiating steroid therapy, and serum levels of CCL22 and Leptin were measured. Patients were categorized into three groups based on their response to steroid treatment. Renal biopsies were recommended for all children diagnosed with INS, with higher acceptance rates in glucocorticoid resistance patients.
    Results: Based on the response to steroid treatment, 117 children were divided as groups of SSNS (82 cases), frequent relapse nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) (10 cases), and SRNS (25 cases). A total of 41 patients underwent kidney biopsy, 11 cases (13.4%) in SSNS, 7 cases (70.0%) in FRNS and 24 cases (96.0%) in SRNS. 30 cases were minimal change disease (MCD), 9 cases were mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis (MsPGN) and 3 cases were focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The levels of Leptin were significantly higher in SR patients (1208.1 ± 1044.1 pg/ml) compared to SS patients (515.4 ± 676.9 pg/ml) and controls (507.9 ± 479.8 pg/ml), regardless of the pathological type. CCL22 levels were significantly elevated in SRNS (92.2 ± 157.0 pg/ml), but the difference seemed to be attributed to the specific type of pathology, such as Minimal change disease (MCD) (127.4 ± 206.7 pg/ml) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) (114.8 ± 22.0 pg/ml). For SRNS prediction, the AUC of Leptin, CCL22, and the joint prediction index were 0.764, 0.640, and 0.806, respectively.
    Conclusion: Serum levels of CCL22 and Leptin, detected prior to steroid therapy, were associated with steroid resistance in childhood INS.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2711999-3
    ISSN 2296-2360
    ISSN 2296-2360
    DOI 10.3389/fped.2023.1261034
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  4. Article: Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Vertically Transmitted Viruses in Ducks.

    Wang, Xinrong / Yu, Haidong / Zhang, Wenli / Fu, Lizhi / Wang, Yue

    Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1

    Abstract: To investigate the distribution and genetic variation in four vertically transmitted duck pathogens, including duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV), duck circovirus (DuCV), duck hepatitis A virus 3 (DHAV-3), and avian reoviruses (ARV), we conducted an ... ...

    Abstract To investigate the distribution and genetic variation in four vertically transmitted duck pathogens, including duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV), duck circovirus (DuCV), duck hepatitis A virus 3 (DHAV-3), and avian reoviruses (ARV), we conducted an epidemiology study using PCR and RT-PCR assays on a duck population. We found that DHBV was the most prevalent virus (69.74%), followed by DuCV (39.48%), and then ARV (19.92%) and DHAV-3 (8.49%). Among the 271 duck samples, two, three or four viruses were detected in the same samples, indicating that the coinfection of vertical transmission agents is common in ducks. The genetic analysis results showed that all four identified DuCV strains belonged to genotype 1, the DHAV-3 strain was closely clustered with previously identified strains from China, and the ARV stain was clustered under genotype 1. These indicate that different viral strains are circulating among the ducks. Our findings will improve the knowledge of the evolution of DuCV, DHAV-3, and ARV, and help choose suitable strains for vaccination.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2606558-7
    ISSN 2076-2615
    ISSN 2076-2615
    DOI 10.3390/ani14010006
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  5. Article ; Online: Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Vertically Transmitted Viruses in Ducks

    Xinrong Wang / Haidong Yu / Wenli Zhang / Lizhi Fu / Yue Wang

    Animals, Vol 14, Iss 1, p

    2023  Volume 6

    Abstract: To investigate the distribution and genetic variation in four vertically transmitted duck pathogens, including duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV), duck circovirus (DuCV), duck hepatitis A virus 3 (DHAV-3), and avian reoviruses (ARV), we conducted an ... ...

    Abstract To investigate the distribution and genetic variation in four vertically transmitted duck pathogens, including duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV), duck circovirus (DuCV), duck hepatitis A virus 3 (DHAV-3), and avian reoviruses (ARV), we conducted an epidemiology study using PCR and RT-PCR assays on a duck population. We found that DHBV was the most prevalent virus (69.74%), followed by DuCV (39.48%), and then ARV (19.92%) and DHAV-3 (8.49%). Among the 271 duck samples, two, three or four viruses were detected in the same samples, indicating that the coinfection of vertical transmission agents is common in ducks. The genetic analysis results showed that all four identified DuCV strains belonged to genotype 1, the DHAV-3 strain was closely clustered with previously identified strains from China, and the ARV stain was clustered under genotype 1. These indicate that different viral strains are circulating among the ducks. Our findings will improve the knowledge of the evolution of DuCV, DHAV-3, and ARV, and help choose suitable strains for vaccination.
    Keywords duck hepatitis B virus ; duck circovirus ; duck hepatitis A virus 3 ; avian reoviruses ; epidemiology ; Veterinary medicine ; SF600-1100 ; Zoology ; QL1-991
    Subject code 570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: A missense mutant of ocrl1 promotes apoptosis of tubular epithelial cells and disrupts endocytosis and the cell cycle of podocytes in Dent-2 Disease

    Limin Huang / Yingying Zhang / Haidong Fu / Weizhong Gu / Jianhua Mao

    Cell Communication and Signaling, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2023  Volume 15

    Abstract: Abstract Background This study aimed to identify an orcl1 mutation in a patient with Dent-2 Disease and investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods The ocrl1 mutation was identified through exome sequencing. Knockdown of orcl1 and overexpression of ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background This study aimed to identify an orcl1 mutation in a patient with Dent-2 Disease and investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods The ocrl1 mutation was identified through exome sequencing. Knockdown of orcl1 and overexpression of the orcl1 mutant were performed in HK-2 and MPC5 cells to study its function, while flow cytometry measured reactive oxygen species (ROS), phosphatidylserine levels, and cell apoptosis. Scanning electron microscopy observed crystal adhesion, while transmission electron microscopy examined kidney tissue pathology. Laser scanning confocal microscopy was used to examine endocytosis, and immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence assays detected protein expression. Additionally, podocyte-specific orcl1 knockout mice were generated to investigate the role of orcl1 in vivo. Results We identified a mutation resulting in the replacement of Histidine with Arginine at position 318 (R318H) in ocrl1 in the proband. orcl1 was widely expressed in the kidney. In vitro experiments showed that knockdown of orcl1 and overexpression of ocrl1 mutant increased ROS, phosphatidylserine exocytosis, crystal adhesion, and cell apoptosis in HK-2 cells. Knockdown of orcl1 in podocytes reduced endocytosis and disrupted the cell cycle while increasing cell migration. In vivo studies in mice showed that conditional deletion of orcl1 in podocytes caused glomerular dysfunction, including proteinuria and fibrosis. Conclusion This study identified an R318H mutation in orcl1 in a patient with Dent-2 Disease. This mutation may contribute to renal injury by promoting ROS production and inducing cell apoptosis in tubular cells, while disrupting endocytosis and the cell cycle, and promoting cell migration of podocytes. Video Abstract
    Keywords Lowe syndrome ; Dent disease ; Whole exome sequencing ; Podocytes ; Cell cycle ; Renal tubular ; Medicine ; R ; Cytology ; QH573-671
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: A missense mutant of ocrl1 promotes apoptosis of tubular epithelial cells and disrupts endocytosis and the cell cycle of podocytes in Dent-2 Disease.

    Huang, Limin / Zhang, Yingying / Fu, Haidong / Gu, Weizhong / Mao, Jianhua

    Cell communication and signaling : CCS

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 256

    Abstract: Background: This study aimed to identify an orcl1 mutation in a patient with Dent-2 Disease and investigate the underlying mechanisms.: Methods: The ocrl1 mutation was identified through exome sequencing. Knockdown of orcl1 and overexpression of the ... ...

    Abstract Background: This study aimed to identify an orcl1 mutation in a patient with Dent-2 Disease and investigate the underlying mechanisms.
    Methods: The ocrl1 mutation was identified through exome sequencing. Knockdown of orcl1 and overexpression of the orcl1 mutant were performed in HK-2 and MPC5 cells to study its function, while flow cytometry measured reactive oxygen species (ROS), phosphatidylserine levels, and cell apoptosis. Scanning electron microscopy observed crystal adhesion, while transmission electron microscopy examined kidney tissue pathology. Laser scanning confocal microscopy was used to examine endocytosis, and immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence assays detected protein expression. Additionally, podocyte-specific orcl1 knockout mice were generated to investigate the role of orcl1 in vivo.
    Results: We identified a mutation resulting in the replacement of Histidine with Arginine at position 318 (R318H) in ocrl1 in the proband. orcl1 was widely expressed in the kidney. In vitro experiments showed that knockdown of orcl1 and overexpression of ocrl1 mutant increased ROS, phosphatidylserine exocytosis, crystal adhesion, and cell apoptosis in HK-2 cells. Knockdown of orcl1 in podocytes reduced endocytosis and disrupted the cell cycle while increasing cell migration. In vivo studies in mice showed that conditional deletion of orcl1 in podocytes caused glomerular dysfunction, including proteinuria and fibrosis.
    Conclusion: This study identified an R318H mutation in orcl1 in a patient with Dent-2 Disease. This mutation may contribute to renal injury by promoting ROS production and inducing cell apoptosis in tubular cells, while disrupting endocytosis and the cell cycle, and promoting cell migration of podocytes. Video Abstract.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Animals ; Mice ; Podocytes ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Phosphatidylserines/metabolism ; Oculocerebrorenal Syndrome/genetics ; Oculocerebrorenal Syndrome/metabolism ; Endocytosis ; Apoptosis ; Cell Cycle
    Chemical Substances Reactive Oxygen Species ; Phosphatidylserines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Video-Audio Media ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2126315-2
    ISSN 1478-811X ; 1478-811X
    ISSN (online) 1478-811X
    ISSN 1478-811X
    DOI 10.1186/s12964-023-01272-4
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  8. Article ; Online: A quantitative planar array screen of 440 proteins uncovers novel serum protein biomarkers of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.

    Li, Wei / Wang, Yan / Wang, Binghan / Li, Lin / Peng, Zhaoyang / Xiang, Wenqing / Liu, Fei / Fu, Haidong / Hu, Lidan / Mao, Jianhua

    MedComm

    2023  Volume 4, Issue 3, Page(s) e234

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-10
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2688-2663
    ISSN (online) 2688-2663
    DOI 10.1002/mco2.234
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  9. Article ; Online: Roxadustat for Renal Anemia in ESRD from PKD Patients: Is It Safe Enough?

    Liu, Fei / Wang, Jingjing / Ye, Qing / Fu, Haidong / Mao, Jianhua

    Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN

    2021  Volume 32, Issue 4, Page(s) 1005

    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1085942-1
    ISSN 1533-3450 ; 1046-6673
    ISSN (online) 1533-3450
    ISSN 1046-6673
    DOI 10.1681/ASN.2020111664
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  10. Article ; Online: Clinical Characteristics and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) Disease Model of Fabry Disease Caused by a Novel GLA Mutation.

    Gao, Langping / Lu, Zhihong / Zhang, Ying / Liu, Lexin / Sun, Jingmiao / Fu, Haidong / Mao, Jianhua / Hu, Lidan

    QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Fabry disease (FD) is a rare X-linked inherited disease caused by mutations in the GLA gene. We established a cohort of FD patients and performed whole-exome sequencing (WES) to identify some novel mutations.: Aim: The aim of this study ... ...

    Abstract Background: Fabry disease (FD) is a rare X-linked inherited disease caused by mutations in the GLA gene. We established a cohort of FD patients and performed whole-exome sequencing (WES) to identify some novel mutations.
    Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the etiology of the novel mutation (c.72G > A, p.Trp24*)in the GLA gene in affected patients by using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as a valuable tool.
    Methods: We explored the clinical implications of this proband and examined the deleteriousness and conservation of the mutation site through bioinformatics analysis. Simultaneously, we collected the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of the affected patient, then reprogrammed them into iPSCs and assessed their enzymatic activity to confirm the function of lysosomal enzyme α-galactosidase A (α-Gal A).
    Results: Clinical examination of the patient demonstrated a classical FD, such as neuropathic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, deficiency of α-Gal A activity, and accumulation of Lyso-Gb-3. The novel mutation located on the N-terminal region, leading to a truncation of the protein and remaining only 24 amino acids. The α-Gal A activity of the patient-specific iPSC (iPS-FD) was significantly lower (60%) than that of normal iPSCs derived from healthy donors (iPS-B1).
    Conclusion: This work not only elucidated the etiology of novel mutations in affected patients but also highlighted the utility of iPSCs as a valuable tool for clarifying the molecular mechanisms and providing new insights into the therapy of FD.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1199985-8
    ISSN 1460-2393 ; 0033-5622 ; 1460-2725
    ISSN (online) 1460-2393
    ISSN 0033-5622 ; 1460-2725
    DOI 10.1093/qjmed/hcae038
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