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  1. Article: Application of Single-Cell Genomics in Cardiovascular Research.

    Yu, Xuejing / Yang, Xianggui / Cao, Jinjin

    Cardiology and therapy

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 101–125

    Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in the global world. The emergence of single-cell technologies has greatly facilitated the research on CVDs. Currently, those single-cell technologies have been widely applied in ... ...

    Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in the global world. The emergence of single-cell technologies has greatly facilitated the research on CVDs. Currently, those single-cell technologies have been widely applied in atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury, arrhythmia, hypertrophy cardiomyopathy, and heart failure, which are extremely helpful in elucidating the underlying mechanisms of CVDs from physiological and pathological perspectives at DNA, RNA, protein, post-transcriptional, post-translational, and metabolite levels. In this review, we would like to briefly introduce the current single-cell technologies, and will focus on the utilization of single-cell genomics in various heart diseases. Single-cell technologies have great potential in exploration of CVDs, and widespread application of single-cell genomics will promote the understanding and therapeutic treatments for CVDs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2700626-8
    ISSN 2193-6544 ; 2193-8261
    ISSN (online) 2193-6544
    ISSN 2193-8261
    DOI 10.1007/s40119-023-00303-y
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  2. Article ; Online: Role of Computed Tomography in Cardiac Electrophysiology.

    Sultana, Sadia / McCarthy, Cian P / Randhawa, Mangun / Cao, Jinjin / Parakh, Anushri / Baliyan, Vinit

    Radiologic clinics of North America

    2024  Volume 62, Issue 3, Page(s) 489–508

    Abstract: With the increasing prevalence of arrhythmias, the use of electrophysiology (EP) procedures has increased. Recent advancements in computed tomography (CT) technology have expanded its use in pre-assessments and post-assessments of EP procedures. CT ... ...

    Abstract With the increasing prevalence of arrhythmias, the use of electrophysiology (EP) procedures has increased. Recent advancements in computed tomography (CT) technology have expanded its use in pre-assessments and post-assessments of EP procedures. CT provides high-resolution images, is noninvasive, and is widely available. This article highlights the strengths and weaknesses of cardiac CT in EP.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac ; Cardiac Electrophysiology ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac/diagnostic imaging ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac/surgery ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods ; Radiography ; Catheter Ablation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 215712-3
    ISSN 1557-8275 ; 0033-8389
    ISSN (online) 1557-8275
    ISSN 0033-8389
    DOI 10.1016/j.rcl.2023.12.016
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  3. Article ; Online: Dual-Energy Computed Tomography to Photon Counting Computed Tomography: Emerging Technological Innovations.

    Srinivas-Rao, Shravya / Cao, Jinjin / Marin, Daniele / Kambadakone, Avinash

    Radiologic clinics of North America

    2023  Volume 61, Issue 6, Page(s) 933–944

    Abstract: Computed tomography (CT) has seen remarkable developments in the past several decades, radically transforming the role of imaging in day-to-day clinical practice. Dual-energy CT (DECT), an exciting innovation introduced in the early part of this century, ...

    Abstract Computed tomography (CT) has seen remarkable developments in the past several decades, radically transforming the role of imaging in day-to-day clinical practice. Dual-energy CT (DECT), an exciting innovation introduced in the early part of this century, has widened the scope of CT, opening new opportunities due to its ability to provide superior tissue characterization. The introduction of photon-counting CT (PCCT) heralds a paradigm shift in CT scanner technology representing another significant milestone in CT innovation. PCCT offers several advantages over DECT, such as improved spectral resolution, enhanced tissue characterization, reduced image artifacts, and improved image quality.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Inventions ; Phantoms, Imaging ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods ; Photons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 215712-3
    ISSN 1557-8275 ; 0033-8389
    ISSN (online) 1557-8275
    ISSN 0033-8389
    DOI 10.1016/j.rcl.2023.06.015
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  4. Article ; Online: Longitudinal reproducibility of attenuation measurements on virtual unenhanced images: multivendor dual-energy CT evaluation.

    Lennartz, Simon / Parakh, Anushri / Cao, Jinjin / Kambadakone, Avinash

    European radiology

    2021  Volume 31, Issue 12, Page(s) 9240–9249

    Abstract: Objectives: The accuracy of virtual unenhanced (VUE) images has been extensively investigated, yet data on their longitudinal reproducibility is limited. The study purpose was to evaluate the longitudinal reproducibility of VUE attenuation measurements ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: The accuracy of virtual unenhanced (VUE) images has been extensively investigated, yet data on their longitudinal reproducibility is limited. The study purpose was to evaluate the longitudinal reproducibility of VUE attenuation measurements on three different dual-energy CT (DECT) scanner types.
    Methods: A total of 137 patients with repeated abdominal DECT either on a rapid kV switching (rsDECT; n = 46), a dual-layer detector (dlDECT; n = 43), or a dual-source scanner (dsDECT; n = 48) were retrospectively included. Attenuation was measured on VUE and corresponding contrast-enhanced images in the liver, spleen, kidneys, aorta, portal vein, and fat. Longitudinal reproducibility was evaluated by calculating the absolute inter-scan differences (HU) and the inter-scan variation (%). Measurement pairs with differences ≤ 10 HU were considered reproducible. Influence of contrast-enhanced attenuation on VUE reproducibility was analyzed using linear regression.
    Results: The scanner-specific cohorts showed similar age (p-range: 0.35-0.99), sex (p-range: 0.68-1), body weight (p-range: 0.26-0.87), body diameter (p-range: 0.34-0.76), and inter-scan time (p-range: 0.52-0.83). In total, 94.9% of VUE measurements were reproducible for rsDECT, 93.8% for dlDECT, and 90.6% for dsDECT. Overall inter-scan variation was lowest in fat (4.0 (1.7-8.2)%) and highest in tissues with high contrast enhancement: the aorta (13.3 (4.6-21.3)%), portal vein (10.8 (5.7-19.8)%), and kidneys (10.7 (3.9-18.0)%). Significant differences in inter-scan variation were found between the scanner types for the aorta, portal vein, kidneys, and spleen. Inter-scan differences in contrast-enhanced attenuation significantly influenced inter-scan differences in VUE attenuation (p < 0.001; t-ratio: 4.34).
    Conclusions: Longitudinal reproducibility of VUE attenuation was high for all scanners, yet inter-scan variation of VUE attenuation was influenced by contrast enhancement, showing greatest magnitude and discrepancy between scanner types in vessels and the kidneys.
    Key points: • We found that 94.9% of attenuation measurements on virtual unenhanced images were reproducible for rapid kV switching DECT, 93.8% for dual-layer detector DECT, and 90.6% for dual-source DECT. • Inter-scan variation of attenuation in virtual unenhanced images was comparable between the three scanner types in the liver and fat, whereas inter-scan variation in the spleen, kidneys, portal vein, and aorta showed significant differences between scanner types (p < 0.05). • Inter-scan attenuation differences in contrast-enhanced images significantly influenced inter-scan differences in virtual unenhanced attenuation (p < 0.001, t-ratio: 4.34), suggesting a residual impact of contrast enhancement differences between examinations.
    MeSH term(s) Contrast Media ; Humans ; Radiography, Dual-Energy Scanned Projection ; Reproducibility of Results ; Retrospective Studies ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
    Chemical Substances Contrast Media
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-10
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1085366-2
    ISSN 1432-1084 ; 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    ISSN (online) 1432-1084
    ISSN 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    DOI 10.1007/s00330-021-08083-6
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  5. Article: miR-335-3p improves type II diabetes mellitus by IGF-1 regulating macrophage polarization.

    Ju, Zhengzheng / Cui, Fan / Mao, Zheng / Li, Zhen / Yi, Xiayu / Zhou, Jingjing / Cao, Jinjin / Li, Xiaoqin / Qian, Zengkun

    Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 1, Page(s) 20240912

    Abstract: Previous studies have found that miR-335 is highly expressed in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) models and is related to insulin secretion, but there are few studies on the regulatory effects of miR-335-3p on insulin resistance and macrophage ... ...

    Abstract Previous studies have found that miR-335 is highly expressed in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) models and is related to insulin secretion, but there are few studies on the regulatory effects of miR-335-3p on insulin resistance and macrophage polarization in T2DM patients. This study aims to explore the effects of miR-335-3p on insulin resistance and macrophage polarization in T2DM patients. Blood glucose (insulin tolerance tests, glucose tolerance tests) and body weight of the T2DM model were measured; macrophages from adipose tissue were isolated and cultured, and the number of macrophages was detected by F4/80 immunofluorescence assay; the Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay and Western blot assay were used to detect the miR-335-3p expression levels, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), M1-polarizing genes (inducible nitric oxide synthase [iNOS] and TNF-α) as well as M2-polarizing genes (IL-10 and ARG-1). The targeting link between miR-335-3p and IGF-1 was confirmed using bioinformatics and dual luciferase assay. The results showed that miR-335-3p expression level in adipose tissue of the T2DM model was significantly decreased, and the mice's body weight and blood glucose levels dropped considerably, miR-335-3p inhibited the number of macrophages, inhibiting the iNOS and TNF-α relative mRNA expression levels, and up-regulated the IL-10 and ARG-1 relative mRNA expression levels, miR-335-3p negatively regulated target gene IGF-1, IGF-1 significantly increased the iNOS and TNF-α mRNA and protein expression levels, decreasing the IL-10 and ARG-1 mRNA and protein expression levels, indicating that miR-335-3p could affect the T2DM process by regulating macrophage polarization via IGF-1.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2829380-0
    ISSN 2391-5463
    ISSN 2391-5463
    DOI 10.1515/med-2024-0912
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  6. Article ; Online: The effect of respiratory muscle training on children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Cai, WenQian / Li, Meng / Xu, Yi / Li, Mei / Wang, JiaNan / Zuo, YaHui / Cao, JinJin

    BMC pediatrics

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 252

    Abstract: Background: Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic disease that can affect the function of the respiratory system. Previous reviews of the effects of respiratory muscle training in people with cystic fibrosis are uncertain and do not consider the effect ... ...

    Abstract Background: Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic disease that can affect the function of the respiratory system. Previous reviews of the effects of respiratory muscle training in people with cystic fibrosis are uncertain and do not consider the effect of age on disease progression. This systematic review aims to determine the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training in the clinical outcomes of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis.
    Methods: Up to July 2023, electronic databases and clinical trial registries were searched. Controlled clinical trials comparing respiratory muscle training with sham intervention or no intervention in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. The primary outcomes were respiratory muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, lung function, and cough. Secondary outcomes included exercise capacity, quality of life and adverse events. Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed study quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2. The certainty of the evidence was assessed according to the GRADE approach. Meta-analyses where possible; otherwise, take a qualitative approach.
    Results: Six studies with a total of 151 participants met the inclusion criteria for this review. Two of the six included studies were published in abstract form only, limiting the available information. Four studies were parallel studies and two were cross-over designs. There were significant differences in the methods and quality of the methodology included in the studies. The pooled data showed no difference in respiratory muscle strength, lung function, and exercise capacity between the treatment and control groups. However, subgroup analyses suggest that inspiratory muscle training is beneficial in increasing maximal inspiratory pressure, and qualitative analyses suggest that respiratory muscle training may benefit respiratory muscle endurance without any adverse effects.
    Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that although the level of evidence indicating the benefits of respiratory muscle training is low, its clinical significance suggests that we further study the methodological quality to determine the effectiveness of training.
    Trial registration: The protocol for this review was recorded in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under registration number CRD42023441829.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Adolescent ; Humans ; Cystic Fibrosis/therapy ; Quality of Life ; Breathing Exercises/methods ; Chronic Disease ; Respiratory Muscles
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2041342-7
    ISSN 1471-2431 ; 1471-2431
    ISSN (online) 1471-2431
    ISSN 1471-2431
    DOI 10.1186/s12887-024-04726-x
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  7. Article ; Online: Cholangiocarcinoma imaging: from diagnosis to response assessment.

    Cao, Jinjin / Srinivas-Rao, Shravya / Mroueh, Nayla / Anand, Roshni / Kongboonvijit, Sasiprang / Sertic, Madeleine / Shenoy-Bhangle, Anuradha S / Kambadakone, Avinash

    Abdominal radiology (New York)

    2024  

    Abstract: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a highly aggressive primary liver cancer arising from the bile duct epithelium, represents a substantial proportion of hepatobiliary malignancies, posing formidable challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Notably, the global ... ...

    Abstract Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a highly aggressive primary liver cancer arising from the bile duct epithelium, represents a substantial proportion of hepatobiliary malignancies, posing formidable challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Notably, the global incidence of intrahepatic CCA has seen a rise, necessitating a critical examination of diagnostic and management strategies, especially due to presence of close imaging mimics such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and combined hepatocellular carcinoma-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA). Hence, it is imperative to understand the role of various imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), elucidating their strengths, and limitations in diagnostic precision and staging accuracy. Beyond conventional approaches, there is emerging significance of functional imaging tools including positron emission tomography (PET)-CT and diffusion-weighted (DW)-MRI, providing pivotal insights into diagnosis, therapeutic assessment, and prognostic evaluation. This comprehensive review explores the risk factors, classification, clinical features, and role of imaging in the holistic spectrum of diagnosis, staging, management, and restaging for CCA, hence serving as a valuable resource for radiologists evaluating CCA.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2839786-1
    ISSN 2366-0058 ; 2366-004X
    ISSN (online) 2366-0058
    ISSN 2366-004X
    DOI 10.1007/s00261-024-04267-y
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  8. Article ; Online: STUB1 increases adiponectin expression by inducing ubiquitination and degradation of NR2F2, thereby reducing hepatic stellate cell activation and alleviating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

    Mao, Zheng / Zhao, Jindong / Cui, Fan / Li, Zhen / Cao, Jinjin / Zhou, Jingjing / Hou, Mingliang / Qian, Zengkun

    Tissue & cell

    2024  Volume 88, Page(s) 102345

    Abstract: Background: Adiponectin (APN) has exhibited ameliorating effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study investigates the roles of APN and its regulatory molecules in hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation and the progression of NAFLD.!# ...

    Abstract Background: Adiponectin (APN) has exhibited ameliorating effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study investigates the roles of APN and its regulatory molecules in hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation and the progression of NAFLD.
    Methods: Mice were subjected to a high-fat diet (HFD) to establish NAFLD models. Liver tissue was examined for lipid metabolism, fibrosis, and inflammation. Mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes were exposed to palmitic acid (PA) to mimic a high-fat environment. The conditioned medium (CM) from adipocytes was collected for the culture of isolated mouse HSCs. Gain- or loss-of-function studies of APN, nuclear receptor subfamily 2 group F member 2 (NR2F2), and STIP1 homology and U-box containing protein 1 (STUB1) were performed to analyze their roles in NAFLD and HSC activation in vivo and in vitro.
    Results: APN expression was poorly expressed in HFD-fed mice and PA-treated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, which was attributed to the transcription inhibition mediated by NR2F2. Silencing of NR2F2 restored the APN expression, ameliorating liver steatosis, fibrosis, and inflammatory cytokine infiltration in mouse livers and reducing HSC activation. Similarly, the NR2F2 silencing condition reduced HSC activation in vitro. However, these effects were counteracted by artificial APN silencing. STUB1 facilitated the ubiquitination and protein degradation of NR2F2, and its upregulation mitigated NAFLD-like symptoms in mice and HSC activation, effects reversed by the NR2F2 overexpression.
    Conclusion: This study highlights the role of STUB1 in reducing HSC activation and alleviating NAFLD by attenuating NR2F2-mediated transcriptional repression of APN.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-02
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 204424-9
    ISSN 1532-3072 ; 0040-8166
    ISSN (online) 1532-3072
    ISSN 0040-8166
    DOI 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102345
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  9. Article: What is needed by parents of constipated infants and toddlers: A cross-sectional study in China.

    Wang, Yuanyuan / Cao, Jinjin / Zhang, Weiying / Chen, Hongyu / Li, Mei / Liu, Zhifeng / Wang, Jianan

    Frontiers in pediatrics

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1066355

    Abstract: Background: Childhood functional constipation is a worldwide problem that affects the intestinal function of children and the quality of life of their families. Treatment and management of the disease need to be carried out at home by parents. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Childhood functional constipation is a worldwide problem that affects the intestinal function of children and the quality of life of their families. Treatment and management of the disease need to be carried out at home by parents. Assessment of caregiving needs is an important link in planning and implementing the intervention. This study aimed to assess the caregiving needs of parents of FC infants and toddlers.
    Methods: The researchers recruited convenience samples of parents from an outpatient pediatric constipation clinic of a children's medical center. Totally 211 fathers/mothers were recruited. Nursing needs were measured by a questionnaire, and associations between nursing needs and potential factors were examined using multiple regression analysis.
    Results: The vast majority of participants (88.7%) expressed the need of receiving support from professionals, and only 44 (20.85%) had obtained help from medical staff. The needs of parents mainly include information needs, health needs, psychological needs, and social needs. Of all the needs, the highest score was for information needs (3.87 ± 0.69), followed by the dimension of health needs (3.74 ± 0.82). Results showed statistically significant differences in parental education, place of residence, age of children, duration of FC, defecation frequency, difficulty of defecation, and stool traits in nursing needs (
    Conclusions: Information needs were the major concern for parents, and the unmet needs of parents should be addressed during treatment and care. When developing care plans and providing health education, it should be adjusted according to the specific conditions of the child and parents to improve the compliance of the parents with treatment and care.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2711999-3
    ISSN 2296-2360
    ISSN 2296-2360
    DOI 10.3389/fped.2023.1066355
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  10. Article: Dual-Energy CT in the Pancreas

    Mroueh, Nayla / Cao, Jinjin / Kambadakone, Avinash

    Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

    2022  Volume 05, Issue 02, Page(s) 114–120

    Abstract: Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is an evolving imaging technology that is gaining popularity, particularly in different abdominopelvic applications. Essentially, DECT uses two energy spectra simultaneously to acquire CT attenuation data which is ... ...

    Abstract Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is an evolving imaging technology that is gaining popularity, particularly in different abdominopelvic applications. Essentially, DECT uses two energy spectra simultaneously to acquire CT attenuation data which is used to distinguish among structures with different tissue composition. The wide variety of reconstructed image data sets makes DECT especially attractive in pancreatic imaging. This article reviews the current literature on DECT as it applies to imaging the pancreas, focusing on pancreatitis, trauma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and other solid and cystic neoplasms. The advantages of DECT over conventional CT are highlighted, including improved lesion detection, radiation dose reduction, and enhanced image contrast. Additionally, data exploring the ideal protocol for pancreatic imaging using DECT is reviewed. Finally, limitations of DECT in pancreatic imaging as well as recommendations for future research are provided.
    Keywords dual-energy CT ; pancreas ; pancreatic imaging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-05
    Publisher Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ISSN 2581-9178
    ISSN (online) 2581-9178
    DOI 10.1055/s-0042-1744494
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