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  1. Article ; Online: Influence of rotor impeller structure on performance improvement of suspended axial flow blood pumps.

    Wang, Liang / Yun, Zhong / Tang, Xiaoyan / Xiang, Chuang

    The International journal of artificial organs

    2024  Volume 47, Issue 3, Page(s) 162–172

    Abstract: Background: The hydrodynamic suspension structure design of the axial blood pump impeller can avoid the problems associated with using mechanical bearings. However, the particular impeller structure will impact the hydraulic performance and hemolysis of ...

    Abstract Background: The hydrodynamic suspension structure design of the axial blood pump impeller can avoid the problems associated with using mechanical bearings. However, the particular impeller structure will impact the hydraulic performance and hemolysis of the blood pump.
    Method: This article combines computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with the Lagrange particle tracking method, aiming to improve the blood pump's hydraulic and hemolysis performance. It analyzes the flow characteristics and hemolysis performance inside the pump. It optimizes the taper of the impeller hub, the number of blades, and the inclination angle of the circumferential groove at the top of the blade.
    Results: Under certain rotational speed conditions, an increase in the taper of the impeller hub or the number of blades can increase the pumping pressure of a blood pump, but an increase in the number of blades will reduce the flow rate. The design of circumferential grooves at the top of the blade can increase the pumping pressure to a certain extent, with little impact on the hemolysis performance. The impeller structure is optimized based on the estimated hemolysis of each impeller model blood pump. It could be seen that when the pump blood pressure and flow rate were reached, the optimized impeller speed was reduced by 11.4%, and the estimated hemolysis value was reduced by 10.5%.
    Conclusion: In this paper, the rotor impeller structure of the blood pump was optimized to improve the hydraulic and hemolytic performance effectively, which can provide a reference for the related research of the axial flow blood pump using hydraulic suspension.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Equipment Design ; Heart-Assist Devices ; Hemolysis ; Computer Simulation ; Blood Pressure
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80456-3
    ISSN 1724-6040 ; 0391-3988
    ISSN (online) 1724-6040
    ISSN 0391-3988
    DOI 10.1177/03913988231225128
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  2. Article ; Online: Evidence-based Treatment with Chronic Colonic Diverticulitis

    YU Ziqing / TANG Xiaoyan / WU Bin / YANG Hong

    Xiehe Yixue Zazhi, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 209-

    A Case Report

    2023  Volume 214

    Abstract: Colonic diverticulitis is a common gastrointestinal disease which can be acute or chronic in course. In this paper we report the management of a patient with chronic colonic diverticulitis. The patient had an atypical clinical presentation, whose imaging ...

    Abstract Colonic diverticulitis is a common gastrointestinal disease which can be acute or chronic in course. In this paper we report the management of a patient with chronic colonic diverticulitis. The patient had an atypical clinical presentation, whose imaging showed a high likelihood of occupying lesions. PET/CT showed hypermetabolism focus and colonoscopy saw mucosal thickening, pathological return of inflammation in the acute phase, which were difficult in differential diagnosis with colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. After comprehensive consideration, follow-up observation was recommended and the diagnosis was finally clarified. The management of this patient demonstrates the importance of evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
    Keywords colonic diverticulitis ; colorectal tumor ; evidence-based medicine ; inflammatory bowel disease ; Medicine ; R
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Editorial Office of Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article: [Attention should be paid to accurate pathological diagnosis of breast cancer].

    Fu, L / Tang, Xiaoyan

    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi

    2022  Volume 102, Issue 10, Page(s) 687–689

    Abstract: Breast cancer has replaced lung cancer as the most common malignant tumor in the world. Precise surgical, internal medicine, targeted, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and other treatment methods will improve the survival and quality of life of patients. ... ...

    Abstract Breast cancer has replaced lung cancer as the most common malignant tumor in the world. Precise surgical, internal medicine, targeted, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and other treatment methods will improve the survival and quality of life of patients. Accurate pathological diagnosis is the prerequisite and key to achieve clinical accurate treatment. This article makes a review of the relevant content of different submitted specimens and precise pathological diagnosis of breast cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Attention ; Breast Neoplasms/pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Immunotherapy ; Quality of Life
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2022-03-13
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 132513-9
    ISSN 0376-2491
    ISSN 0376-2491
    DOI 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20211206-02716
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  4. Article ; Online: Emerging Neuroprotective Strategies: Unraveling the Potential of HDAC Inhibitors in Traumatic Brain Injury Management.

    Ye, Lisha / Li, Wenfeng / Tang, Xiaoyan / Xu, Ting / Wang, Guohua

    Current neuropharmacology

    2024  

    Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global health problem, leading to high rates of mortality and disability. It occurs when an external force damages the brain, causing immediate harm and triggering further pathological processes that ... ...

    Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global health problem, leading to high rates of mortality and disability. It occurs when an external force damages the brain, causing immediate harm and triggering further pathological processes that exacerbate the condition. Despite its widespread impact, the underlying mechanisms of TBI remain poorly understood, and there are no specific pharmacological treatments available. This creates an urgent need for new, effective neuroprotective drugs and strategies tailored to the diverse needs of TBI patients. In the realm of gene expression regulation, chromatin acetylation plays a pivotal role. This process is controlled by two classes of enzymes: histone acetyltransferase (HAT) and histone deacetylase (HDAC). These enzymes modify lysine residues on histone proteins, thereby determining the acetylation status of chromatin. HDACs, in particular, are involved in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression in TBI. Recent research has highlighted the potential of HDAC inhibitors (HDACIs) as promising neuroprotective agents. These compounds have shown encouraging results in animal models of various neurodegenerative diseases. HDACIs offer multiple avenues for TBI management: they mitigate the neuroinflammatory response, alleviate oxidative stress, inhibit neuronal apoptosis, and promote neurogenesis and axonal regeneration. Additionally, they reduce glial activation, which is associated with TBI-induced neuroinflammation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the roles and mechanisms of HDACs in TBI and to evaluate the therapeutic potential of HDACIs. By summarizing current knowledge and emphasizing the neuroregenerative capabilities of HDACIs, this review seeks to advance TBI management and contribute to the development of targeted treatments.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2192352-8
    ISSN 1875-6190 ; 1570-159X
    ISSN (online) 1875-6190
    ISSN 1570-159X
    DOI 10.2174/1570159X22666240128002056
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  5. Article ; Online: Achieving Exceptional Thermal and Hydrolytic Resistance in Chemically Circular Polyesters via In-Chain 1,3-Cyclobutyl Rings.

    Weng, Chaoqun / Ding, Zhiqiang / Qiu, Weijie / Wang, Bin / Tang, Xiaoyan

    Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

    2024  , Page(s) e202401682

    Abstract: Polyesters, a highly promising class of circular polymers for achieving a closed-loop sustainable plastic economy, inherently exhibit material stability defects, especially in thermal and hydrolytic instability. Here, we introduce a class of polyesters, ... ...

    Abstract Polyesters, a highly promising class of circular polymers for achieving a closed-loop sustainable plastic economy, inherently exhibit material stability defects, especially in thermal and hydrolytic instability. Here, we introduce a class of polyesters, P(4R-BL) (R = Ph, Bu), featuring conformationally rigid 1,3-cyclobutyl rings in the backbone. These polyesters not only exhibit superior thermostability (Td,5% = 376-380 °C) but also demonstrate exceptional hydrolytic resistance with good integrity even after 1 year in basic and acidic aqueous solutions, distinguishing themselves from typical counterparts. Tailoring the flexibility of the side group R enables the controlled thermal and mechanical performance of P(4Ph-BL) and P(4Bu-BL) to rival durable syndiotactic polystyrene (SPS) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), respectively. Significantly, despite their high stability, both polyesters can be effectively depolymerized into pristine monomers, establishing a circular life cycle.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-08
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2011836-3
    ISSN 1521-3773 ; 1433-7851
    ISSN (online) 1521-3773
    ISSN 1433-7851
    DOI 10.1002/anie.202401682
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  6. Article ; Online: Preparation and Characterization of a One-Step Electrospun Poly(Lactic Acid)/Wormwood Oil Antibacterial Nanofiber Membrane.

    Tang, Xiaoyan / Guo, Xun / Duo, Yongchao / Qian, Xiaoming

    Polymers

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 17

    Abstract: With the continuous improvement of the standard of living, people are increasingly inclined towards natural, green, and environmentally friendly products. Plant-based products that are safe, natural, non-toxic, and beneficial to human health are often ... ...

    Abstract With the continuous improvement of the standard of living, people are increasingly inclined towards natural, green, and environmentally friendly products. Plant-based products that are safe, natural, non-toxic, and beneficial to human health are often more favored. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a polymer obtained through lactate polymerization using renewable plant resources such as corn and has excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. It is widely used in the field of food packaging. Wormwood oil (WO) is an oil extracted from the stems and leaves of Artemisia plants, and it has broad-spectrum antibacterial properties. In this article, through electrospinning technology, wormwood oil was directly incorporated into PLA, giving the PLA nanofiber membrane antioxidant and antibacterial functions. Various parameters such as voltage (11 KV, 13 KV, 15 KV), spinning solution concentration (8%, 10%, 12%), distance (15 cm, 17 cm, 19 cm), and feeding rate (0.4 mL/h, 0.5 mL/h, 0.6 mL/h) were explored, and the resulting spun fibers were characterized. Through SEM characterization, it was found that when the spinning voltage was 13 KV, the spinning solution concentration was 10%, the distance was 17 cm, and the feeding rate was 0.5 mL/h, the nanofiber membrane had a smooth morphology without bead formation, with an average diameter of 260 nm. The nanofiber membrane was characterized using FTIR, TG, and SEM, confirming the successful incorporation of artemisia essential oil into PLA. The prepared antimicrobial nanofilm was subjected to antimicrobial testing, and the results showed that as the concentration of the essential oil increased, the inhibition zones also increased. When wormwood oil concentration was 4%, the diameter of the inhibition zone for
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2527146-5
    ISSN 2073-4360 ; 2073-4360
    ISSN (online) 2073-4360
    ISSN 2073-4360
    DOI 10.3390/polym15173585
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  7. Article ; Online: Analysis of the Differences in Volatile Organic Compounds in Different Muscles of Pork by GC-IMS.

    Duan, Shengnan / Tang, Xiaoyan / Li, Wusun / Huang, Xinyuan

    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 4

    Abstract: As the main consumed meat of Chinese residents, pork has a unique flavor, but the internal volatile organic compounds that cause the flavor differences between pork muscles are not clear at present. In this study, four muscles of Duroc × (Landrace × ... ...

    Abstract As the main consumed meat of Chinese residents, pork has a unique flavor, but the internal volatile organic compounds that cause the flavor differences between pork muscles are not clear at present. In this study, four muscles of Duroc × (Landrace × Yorkshire) pigs (loin, ham, shoulder and belly) were used as experimental subjects. Through the analysis of volatile organic compounds in four muscles of pork, the internal volatile organic compounds of different muscles of pork were discussed. Gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry was employed to analyze the four muscles, and volatile organic compounds in these muscles were analyzed and identified. A total of 65 volatile organic compound peaks were obtained by gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry. From the qualitative database, a total of 49 volatile organic compounds were identified, including aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. With the variable importance for the projection greater than 1 and significance level less than 0.05 as the criterion, the organic compounds with significant differences were screened by partial least squares-discriminant analysis and significance difference analysis. It was determined that 2-pentylfuran, 2-butanone (M), pentanal (M), butanal (D), (
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Swine ; Volatile Organic Compounds/analysis ; Pork Meat/analysis ; Red Meat/analysis ; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Muscles/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Volatile Organic Compounds ; 2-hexenal (505-57-7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1413402-0
    ISSN 1420-3049 ; 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    ISSN (online) 1420-3049
    ISSN 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    DOI 10.3390/molecules28041726
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  8. Article: Repeated Surgery in a Case of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland that was Difficult to Distinguish from Pleomorphic Adenoma.

    Miura, Reo / Matsuzaki, Hiroumi / Tang, Xiaoyan / Oshima, Takeshi

    Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

    2023  Volume 75, Issue 3, Page(s) 2534–2537

    Abstract: Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) of the parotid gland is a comparatively rare tumor that accounts for less than 1% of all salivary gland tumors. A patient with EMC of the parotid gland that was initially diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma and that ... ...

    Abstract Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) of the parotid gland is a comparatively rare tumor that accounts for less than 1% of all salivary gland tumors. A patient with EMC of the parotid gland that was initially diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma and that recurred locally during the watchful waiting period but was controlled by surgery under local anesthesia is reported. An 80-year-old man had noticed a swelling in the left infra aural region. A left parotid gland tumor was suspected, and he was referred to our department. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fine-needle aspiration cytology findings were suggestive of pleomorphic adenoma of the superficial lobe of the parotid gland, and this was therefore resected under general anesthesia. Postoperative histopathological examination, immunostaining, and genetic tests resulted in a diagnosis of EMC. Postoperative pathological review showed that part of the resection margin was positive. The possibility of recurrence was explained to the patient, and additional treatment was recommended, but since the patient did not desire this, a policy of watchful waiting was adopted. Signs of cutaneous metastasis in the left infra aural region were detected at 13 months postoperatively, and this metastasis was excised under local anesthesia. The resection margin was negative, and the patient's course remains uneventful. EMC is classified as a low-grade malignant tumor, but it requires stringent monitoring because of its frequent local recurrence. Since local control can usually be achieved by surgical treatment alone, and postoperative adjuvant therapy may not necessarily warranted.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-29
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1471137-0
    ISSN 0973-7707 ; 2231-3796 ; 0019-5421
    ISSN (online) 0973-7707
    ISSN 2231-3796 ; 0019-5421
    DOI 10.1007/s12070-023-03799-x
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  9. Article ; Online: Dynamic simulation and projection of ESV changes in arid regions caused by urban growth under climate change scenarios.

    Tang, Xiaoyan / Feng, Yongjiu / Xi, Mengrong / Chen, Shurui / Wang, Rong / Lei, Zhenkun

    Environmental monitoring and assessment

    2024  Volume 196, Issue 5, Page(s) 411

    Abstract: Spatial simulation and projection of ecosystem services value (ESV) changes caused by urban growth are important for sustainable development in arid regions. We developed a new model of cellular automata based grasshopper optimization algorithm (named ... ...

    Abstract Spatial simulation and projection of ecosystem services value (ESV) changes caused by urban growth are important for sustainable development in arid regions. We developed a new model of cellular automata based grasshopper optimization algorithm (named GOA-CA) for simulating urban growth patterns and assessing the impacts of urban growth on ESV changes under climate change scenarios. The results show that GOA-CA yielded overall accuracy exceeding 98%, and FOM for 2010 and 2020 were 43.2% and 38.1%, respectively, indicating the effectiveness of the model. The prairie lost the highest economic ESVs (192 million USD) and the coniferous yielded the largest economic ESV increase (292 million USD) during 2000-2020. Using climate change scenarios as urban future land use demands, we projected three scenarios of the urban growth of Urumqi for 2050 and their impacts on ESV. Our model can be easily applied to simulating urban development, analyzing its impact on ESV and projecting future scenarios in global arid regions.
    MeSH term(s) Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Algorithms ; Desert Climate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-02
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 782621-7
    ISSN 1573-2959 ; 0167-6369
    ISSN (online) 1573-2959
    ISSN 0167-6369
    DOI 10.1007/s10661-024-12559-5
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  10. Article ; Online: A deep-well plate enabled automated high-throughput cell line development platform.

    Tang, Xiaoyan / Quiroz, Jorge / Zhang, Yixiao / Pan, Jessica / Lai, Zhong / Du, Zhimei / Liu, Ren

    Biotechnology progress

    2024  , Page(s) e3442

    Abstract: Cell line development (CLD) plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process development of therapeutic biologics. Most biologics are produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell. Because of the nature of random transgene integration in CHO genome and ... ...

    Abstract Cell line development (CLD) plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process development of therapeutic biologics. Most biologics are produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell. Because of the nature of random transgene integration in CHO genome and CHO's inherent plasticity, stable CHO transfectants usually have a vast diversity in productivity, growth, and product quality. Thus, we often must resort to screening a large number of cell pools and clones to increase the probability of identifying the ideal production cell line, which is a very laborious and resource-demanding process. Here we have developed a deep-well plate (DWP) enabled high throughput (DEHT) CLD platform using 24-well DWP (24DWP), liquid handler, and other automation components. This platform has capabilities covering the key steps of CLD including cell passaging, clone imaging and expansion, and fed-batch production. We are the first to demonstrate the suitability of 24DWP for CLD by confirming minimal well-to-well and plate-to-plate variability and the absence of well-to-well cross contamination. We also demonstrated that growth, production, and product quality of 24DWP cultures were comparable to those of conventional shake flask cultures. The DEHT platform enables scientists to screen five times more cultures than the conventional CLD platform, thus significantly decreases the resources needed to identify an ideal production cell line for biologics manufacturing.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 165657-0
    ISSN 1520-6033 ; 8756-7938
    ISSN (online) 1520-6033
    ISSN 8756-7938
    DOI 10.1002/btpr.3442
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