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  1. Article: Diversity of

    Cao, Zi-Jian / Zhao, Juan / Liu, Yu / Wang, Shou-Xian / Zheng, Su-Yue / Qin, Wen-Tao

    Frontiers in microbiology

    2024  Volume 14, Page(s) 1288585

    Abstract: Introduction: The contamination of : Methods: A comprehensive two-year investigation of the biodiversity of : Results: A total of 90 isolates were obtained and identified as 14 different : Discussion: This study systematically investigated the ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The contamination of
    Methods: A comprehensive two-year investigation of the biodiversity of
    Results: A total of 90 isolates were obtained and identified as 14 different
    Discussion: This study systematically investigated the diversity of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587354-4
    ISSN 1664-302X
    ISSN 1664-302X
    DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1288585
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  2. Article: Pathogenesis of Chronic Kidney Disease Is Closely Bound up with Alzheimer's Disease, Especially via the Renin-Angiotensin System.

    Ma, Ke / Zheng, Zi-Run / Meng, Yu

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 4

    Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a clinical syndrome secondary to the definitive change in function and structure of the kidney, which is characterized by its irreversibility and slow and progressive evolution. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by ...

    Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a clinical syndrome secondary to the definitive change in function and structure of the kidney, which is characterized by its irreversibility and slow and progressive evolution. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by the extracellular accumulation of misfolded β-amyloid (Aβ) proteins into senile plaques and the formation of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) containing hyperphosphorylated tau. In the aging population, CKD and AD are growing problems. CKD patients are prone to cognitive decline and AD. However, the connection between CKD and AD is still unclear. In this review, we take the lead in showing that the development of the pathophysiology of CKD may also cause or exacerbate AD, especially the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). In vivo studies had already shown that the increased expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) produces a positive effect in aggravating AD, but ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) have protective effects against AD. Among the possible association of risk factors in CKD and AD, we mainly discuss the RAS in the systemic circulation and the brain.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm12041459
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  3. Article ; Online: Natural Killer Cells, as the Rising Point in Tissues, Are Forgotten in the Kidney.

    Ma, Ke / Zheng, Zi-Run / Meng, Yu

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 5

    Abstract: Natural killer (NK) cells are members of a rapidly expanding family of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs). NK cells play roles in the spleen, periphery, and in many tissues, such as the liver, uterine, lung, adipose, and so on. While the immunological ... ...

    Abstract Natural killer (NK) cells are members of a rapidly expanding family of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs). NK cells play roles in the spleen, periphery, and in many tissues, such as the liver, uterine, lung, adipose, and so on. While the immunological functions of NK cells are well established in these organs, comparatively little is known about NK cells in the kidney. Our understanding of NK cells is rapidly rising, with more and more studies highlighting the functional significance of NK cells in different types of kidney diseases. Recent progress has been made in translating these findings to clinical diseases that occur in the kidney, with indications of subset-specific roles of NK cells in the kidney. For the development of targeted therapeutics to delay kidney disease progression, a better understanding of the NK cell with respect to the mechanisms of kidney diseases is necessary. In order to promote the targeted treatment ability of NK cells in clinical diseases, in this paper we demonstrate the roles that NK cells play in different organs, especially the functions of NK cells in the kidney.
    MeSH term(s) Immunity, Innate ; Killer Cells, Natural ; Kidney ; Liver
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13050748
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  4. Article ; Online: Omicron breakthrough infected individuals show enhanced nasal antibody responses and preserved T cell responses against the EG.5.1 and BA.2.86.

    Zhu, Zheng / Li, Shixiong / Fan, Junhao / Shang, Shihao / Zhang, Yao / Zi, Qiong / Zheng, Jihao / Wang, Dongfang / Mou, Xiaoli / Liu, Kepu / Lv, Maoxin / Yuan, Jianlin / Wang, Zhongfang / Yu, Jingyou

    Journal of medical virology

    2024  Volume 96, Issue 3, Page(s) e29537

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Antibody Formation ; T-Lymphocytes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 752392-0
    ISSN 1096-9071 ; 0146-6615
    ISSN (online) 1096-9071
    ISSN 0146-6615
    DOI 10.1002/jmv.29537
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  5. Article ; Online: Using 3D Printing Technology to Design Split-Piece Sleeve Prosthesis in the Revision Surgery of Tumor-Type Total Elbow Prosthetic Fractures: A Case Report.

    Zhai, Kai / Zheng, Kai / Xu, Ming / Bao, Zhe-Ming / Hou, Zi-Wei / Yu, Xiu-Chun

    Orthopaedic surgery

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Revision of tumor-type prosthetic fractures is very challenging in clinical work. Traditional repair methods may not be able to meet the needs of complex cases or cause greater bone damage. Therefore, more effective and reliable solutions ... ...

    Abstract Background: Revision of tumor-type prosthetic fractures is very challenging in clinical work. Traditional repair methods may not be able to meet the needs of complex cases or cause greater bone damage. Therefore, more effective and reliable solutions need to be found.
    Case presentation: This study presents a novel revision technique for managing fractures of tumor-type total elbow prostheses. A 57-year-old female patient was diagnosed with a left distal humeral bone tumor accompanied by pathological fracture and underwent customized tumor-type total elbow prosthesis arthroplasty. After 5 years, she experienced pain and encountered difficulty in flexing the left elbow while lifting heavy objects. The X-ray examination revealed a fracture of the distal humeral prosthesis. As a response, the elbow joint was initially explored, and the damaged component of the prosthesis was extracted. Subsequently, we utilized 3D printing technology to design a split-piece sleeve prosthesis and effectively restored the fractured left distal humerus implant. During the 2-year follow-up, The X-ray demonstrated satisfactory positioning of the prosthesis, which remained securely affixed without any indications of loosening. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) reached 80 points, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) attained a score of 28 points, and the range of motion of the elbow was measured between 25° and 110°, revealing favorable functional outcomes.
    Conclusion: The utilization of a 3D printed split-piece sleeve prosthesis presents a viable clinical treatment strategy for addressing fractures in tumor-type elbow prostheses.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2503162-4
    ISSN 1757-7861 ; 1757-7853 ; 1757-7861
    ISSN (online) 1757-7861 ; 1757-7853
    ISSN 1757-7861
    DOI 10.1111/os.14070
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  6. Article ; Online: The Lateral Parabrachial Nucleus Inputs to the Lateral Hypothalamus Trigger Nocifensive Behaviors.

    Zheng, Jie-Yan / Wang, Zi-Hao / Zhu, Zi-Yu / Huang, Zi-Han / Song, Ke-Xin / Ye, Bao-Lin / Zhou, Hai-Yun / Gao, Shuang-Qi

    Neuroscience

    2023  Volume 537, Page(s) 12–20

    Abstract: The lateral parabrachial nucleus (LPBN) is known to play a key role in relaying noxious information from the spinal cord to the brain. Different LPBN efferent mediate different aspects of the nocifensive response. However, the function of the LPBN → ... ...

    Abstract The lateral parabrachial nucleus (LPBN) is known to play a key role in relaying noxious information from the spinal cord to the brain. Different LPBN efferent mediate different aspects of the nocifensive response. However, the function of the LPBN → lateral hypothalamus (LH) circuit in response to noxious stimuli has remained unknown. Here, we show that LPBN → LH circuit is activated by noxious stimuli. Interestingly, either activation or inhibition of this circuit induced analgesia. Optogenetic activation of LPBN afferents in the LH elicited spontaneous jumping and induced place aversion. Optogenetic inhibition inhibited jumping behavior to noxious heat. Ablation of LH glutamatergic neurons could abolish light-evoked analgesia and jumping behavior. Our study revealed a role for the LPBN → LH pathway in nocifensive behaviors.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Hypothalamic Area, Lateral ; Parabrachial Nucleus/physiology ; Pain/metabolism ; Brain ; Neurons/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 196739-3
    ISSN 1873-7544 ; 0306-4522
    ISSN (online) 1873-7544
    ISSN 0306-4522
    DOI 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.11.020
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  7. Article ; Online: Quantitative MR imaging biomarkers for distinguishing inflammatory pancreatic mass and pancreatic cancer-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Wang, Zi-He / Zhu, Liang / Xue, Hua-Dan / Jin, Zheng-Yu

    European radiology

    2024  

    Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of quantitative magnetic resonance (MR) imaging biomarkers in distinguishing between inflammatory pancreatic masses (IPM) and pancreatic cancer (PC).: Methods: A literature search was conducted using ...

    Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of quantitative magnetic resonance (MR) imaging biomarkers in distinguishing between inflammatory pancreatic masses (IPM) and pancreatic cancer (PC).
    Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science through August 2023. Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 (QUADAS-2) was used to evaluate the risk of bias and applicability of the studies. The pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, and diagnostic odds ratio were calculated using the DerSimonian-Laird method. Univariate meta-regression analysis was used to identify the potential factors of heterogeneity.
    Results: Twenty-four studies were included in this meta-analysis. The two main types of IPM, mass-forming pancreatitis (MFP) and autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), differ in their apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. Compared with PC, the ADC value was higher in MFP but lower in AIP. The pooled sensitivity/specificity of ADC were 0.80/0.85 for distinguishing MFP from PC and 0.82/0.84 for distinguishing AIP from PC. The pooled sensitivity/specificity for the maximal diameter of the upstream main pancreatic duct (dMPD) was 0.86/0.74, with a cutoff of dMPD ≤ 4 mm, and 0.97/0.52, with a cutoff of dMPD ≤ 5 mm. The pooled sensitivity/specificity for perfusion fraction (f) was 0.82/0.68, and 0.82/0.77 for mass stiffness values.
    Conclusions: Quantitative MR imaging biomarkers are useful in distinguishing between IPM and PC. ADC values differ between MFP and AIP, and they should be separated for consideration in future studies.
    Clinical relevance statement: Quantitative MR parameters could serve as non-invasive imaging biomarkers for differentiating malignant pancreatic neoplasms from inflammatory masses of the pancreas, and hence help to avoid unnecessary surgery.
    Key points: • Several quantitative MR imaging biomarkers performed well in differential diagnosis between inflammatory pancreatic mass and pancreatic cancer. • The ADC value could discern pancreatic cancer from mass-forming pancreatitis or autoimmune pancreatitis, if the two inflammatory mass types are not combined. • The diameter of main pancreatic duct had the highest specificity for differentiating autoimmune pancreatitis from pancreatic cancer.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-19
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1085366-2
    ISSN 1432-1084 ; 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    ISSN (online) 1432-1084
    ISSN 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    DOI 10.1007/s00330-024-10720-9
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  8. Article ; Online: Small RNAs: Efficient and miraculous effectors that play key roles in plant-microbe interactions.

    Jiang, Chun-Hao / Li, Zi-Jie / Zheng, Li-Yu / Yu, Yi-Yang / Niu, Dong-Dong

    Molecular plant pathology

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 8, Page(s) 999–1013

    Abstract: Plants' response to pathogens is highly complex and involves changes at different levels, such as activation or repression of a vast array of genes. Recently, many studies have demonstrated that many RNAs, especially small RNAs (sRNAs), are involved in ... ...

    Abstract Plants' response to pathogens is highly complex and involves changes at different levels, such as activation or repression of a vast array of genes. Recently, many studies have demonstrated that many RNAs, especially small RNAs (sRNAs), are involved in genetic expression and reprogramming affecting plant-pathogen interactions. The sRNAs, including short interfering RNAs and microRNAs, are noncoding RNA with 18-30 nucleotides, and are recognized as key genetic and epigenetic regulators. In this review, we summarize the new findings about defence-related sRNAs in the response to pathogens and our current understanding of their effects on plant-pathogen interactions. The main content of this review article includes the roles of sRNAs in plant-pathogen interactions, cross-kingdom sRNA trafficking between host and pathogen, and the application of RNA-based fungicides for plant disease control.
    MeSH term(s) Host-Pathogen Interactions/genetics ; RNA, Small Interfering/metabolism ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; MicroRNAs/metabolism ; RNA Interference ; Plants/genetics ; Plants/metabolism
    Chemical Substances RNA, Small Interfering ; MicroRNAs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2020755-4
    ISSN 1364-3703 ; 1364-3703
    ISSN (online) 1364-3703
    ISSN 1364-3703
    DOI 10.1111/mpp.13329
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  9. Article ; Online: Nanopolystyrene size effect and its combined acute toxicity with halogenated PAHs on Daphnia magna.

    Sun, Qing / Yang, Yu-Ting / Zheng, Zi-Yi / Ni, Hong-Gang

    The Science of the total environment

    2023  Volume 912, Page(s) 169435

    Abstract: Nanoplastics (NPs, diameter <1 μm) not only have toxicity but also change the toxicity of other pollutants in water. To date, the nanopolystyrene (nano-PS) size effect and its combined toxicity with halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HPAHs) ... ...

    Abstract Nanoplastics (NPs, diameter <1 μm) not only have toxicity but also change the toxicity of other pollutants in water. To date, the nanopolystyrene (nano-PS) size effect and its combined toxicity with halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HPAHs) remain unclear. In this study, the single toxicity, combined toxicity, and mode of action of the binary mixture of polystyrene (PS) and HPAH were examined. At the same time, the nano-PS size effect on combined toxicity was also discussed. According to our results, the 48 h acute toxicity test results showed that 30 nm PS was highly toxic (EC
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Daphnia magna ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons/toxicity ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons/analysis ; Polystyrenes/toxicity ; Water ; Daphnia
    Chemical Substances Water Pollutants, Chemical ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ; Polystyrenes ; Water (059QF0KO0R)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 121506-1
    ISSN 1879-1026 ; 0048-9697
    ISSN (online) 1879-1026
    ISSN 0048-9697
    DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169435
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  10. Article ; Online: High-fat diet alters immune cells in spleen, kidney and tumor and impacts the volume growth of renal cell carcinoma.

    Run Zheng, Zi / Ma, Ke / Yue Li, Hong / Meng, Yu

    International immunopharmacology

    2023  Volume 124, Issue Pt B, Page(s) 110982

    Abstract: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is strongly associated with abnormal or excessive fat deposition in the body, whose processes include persistent adipose inflammation and other disturbances with the development and function of immune cells. Researchers have ... ...

    Abstract Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is strongly associated with abnormal or excessive fat deposition in the body, whose processes include persistent adipose inflammation and other disturbances with the development and function of immune cells. Researchers have recently become more and more interested in understanding how high-fat diet (HFD) affects the development and course of RCC by causing immunological dysfunction. Consequently, we explore the effect of HFD on the changes of immune cell groups in spleens, normal kidneys and tumors, mainly revealing the changes of T cells, B cells and NK cells, and further preliminarily exploring the changes of NK cell phenotype. Our findings demonstrate that: (1) HFD impacts the volume growth of ACHN tumor; (2) HFD increases the frequency of CD3
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Animals ; Mice ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell ; Spleen/pathology ; Diet, High-Fat/adverse effects ; Kidney/pathology ; Obesity ; Kidney Neoplasms ; Mice, Inbred C57BL
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2043785-7
    ISSN 1878-1705 ; 1567-5769
    ISSN (online) 1878-1705
    ISSN 1567-5769
    DOI 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110982
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