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  1. Article ; Online: Engineered Nanomaterials for Tumor Immune Microenvironment Modulation in Cancer Immunotherapy.

    Xing, Hao / Li, Xiaomin

    Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)

    2024  , Page(s) e202400425

    Abstract: Tumor immunotherapy, represented by immune checkpoint blocking and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, has achieved promising results in clinical applications. However, it faces challenges that hinder its further development, such as limited ... ...

    Abstract Tumor immunotherapy, represented by immune checkpoint blocking and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, has achieved promising results in clinical applications. However, it faces challenges that hinder its further development, such as limited response rates and poor tumor permeability. The efficiency of tumor immunotherapy is also closely linked to the structure and function of the immune microenvironment where the tumor resides. Recently, nanoparticle-based tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) modulation strategies have attracted a great deal of attention in cancer immunotherapy. This is primarily due to the distinctive physical characteristics of nanoparticles, which enable them to effectively infiltrate the TIME and selectively modulate its key constituents. This paper reviews recent advances in nanoparticle engineering to improve anti-cancer immunotherapy. Emerging nanoparticle-based approaches for modulating immune cells, tumor stroma, cytokines and immune checkpoints are discussed, aiming to overcome current challenges in the clinic. In addition, integrating immunotherapy with various treatment modalities such as chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy can be facilitated through the utilization of nanoparticles, thereby enhancing the efficacy of cancer treatment. The future challenges and opportunities of using nanomaterials to reeducate the suppressive immune microenvironment of tumors are also discussed, with the aim of anticipating further advancements in this growing field.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-04
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1478547-X
    ISSN 1521-3765 ; 0947-6539
    ISSN (online) 1521-3765
    ISSN 0947-6539
    DOI 10.1002/chem.202400425
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  2. Article: Quality of Life Assessment and Related Factors of HIV-Infected Patients in Hangzhou Using a Path Analysis Model: An Observational Study.

    Xing, Hao-Yu / Yan, Juan

    International journal of general medicine

    2022  Volume 15, Page(s) 6325–6333

    Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to examine which path among direct and indirect effects was more influential to the quality of life (QOL) for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).: Methods: An observational study among 951 individuals ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study aimed to examine which path among direct and indirect effects was more influential to the quality of life (QOL) for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
    Methods: An observational study among 951 individuals diagnosed with HIV was conducted in designated acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) medical institutions in Hangzhou using simple random sampling technique. We collected the demographic data of patients and then evaluated their QOL by 12-Item Short-Form (SF-12) questionnaire survey. The two-stage least squares analysis was firstly performed to filter the independent influencing factors of Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS). We then enrolled the PCS, MCS, and their influencing factors into the path analysis of QOL, and further revealed the direct and indirect effects of variables and examined the important path that was more influential on the patient's QOL.
    Results: The patient's PCS, MCS, and quality of life showed a significant difference between groups in terms of education level and working condition (all P<0.05). Regression analysis showed that depression, age, education level, and treatment independently affected the PCS (all P<0.05), and depression and anxiety exerted an independent effect on the MCS (all P<0.05). Further path analysis integrating related variables showed that the main indexes of the goodness of fit implied the final model fit the data well. The path analysis showed that PCS and MCS exerted direct effects on the QOL (all P<0.001), especially the MCS (β=0.785), but other variables exerted no direct effects (all β=0, all P>0.05). It should be noted that anxiety presented an obvious indirect effect on the QOL (β=0.460), and its indirect effect was similar to the direct effect of PCS (β=0.471).
    Conclusion: The MCS might exert a more important effect on the QOL of HIV patients. In addition, the indirect effect of anxiety on the QOL should not be ignored.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-28
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2452220-X
    ISSN 1178-7074
    ISSN 1178-7074
    DOI 10.2147/IJGM.S373796
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  3. Article ; Online: Re: Matthew S. Ernst, Vishal Navani, J. Connor Wells, et al. Outcomes for International Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Database Consortium Prognostic Groups in Contemporary First-line Combination Therapies for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Eur Urol. 2023;84:109-116.

    Zhao, Binghao / Xing, Hao / Ma, Wenbin

    European urology

    2023  Volume 84, Issue 1, Page(s) e16–e17

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell/secondary ; Prognosis ; Kidney Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Kidney Neoplasms/pathology ; Databases, Factual
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 193790-x
    ISSN 1873-7560 ; 1421-993X ; 0302-2838
    ISSN (online) 1873-7560 ; 1421-993X
    ISSN 0302-2838
    DOI 10.1016/j.eururo.2023.02.030
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  4. Article ; Online: Effects of different sponge implantation methods of negative pressure wound therapy on wound healing of deep surgical site infection after spinal surgery.

    Wang, Jingming / Xing, Hao / Chang, Zhengqi

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 9, Page(s) e0291858

    Abstract: Purpose: After spinal surgery, negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) improves deep surgical site infection (DSSI) wound healing. This research compared the healing benefits of two sponge implantation strategies in NPWT for DSSI.: Methods: 21 ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: After spinal surgery, negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) improves deep surgical site infection (DSSI) wound healing. This research compared the healing benefits of two sponge implantation strategies in NPWT for DSSI.
    Methods: 21 patients with DSSI utilized NPWT to improve wound healing following spine surgery were followed from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2021. After antibiotic treatment failure, all these patients with DSSI received extensive debridement and NPWT. They are grouped by sponge placement method: centripetal reduction and segment reduction. The two groups' hospital stays, NPWT replacement frequency, wound healing time, healing speed, and quality of wound healing (POSAS score) were compared.
    Results: All patients had been cured by the end of December 2022, and the mean follow-up time was 57.48 ± 29.6 months. Surgical incision length did not vary across groups (15.75±7.61 vs. 15.46±7.38 cm, P = 0.747). The segmental reduction approach had shorter hospital stay and NPWT treatment times than the centripetal reduction method (39.25±16.04 vs. 77.38±37.24 days, P = 0.027). Although there is no statistically significant difference, the mean wound healing duration of segmental reduction group is faster than that of centripetal reduction group (0.82±0.39 vs 0.45±0.28 cm/d, P = 0.238), wound healing quality (POSAS) (33.54±8.63 vs 48.13±12.17, P = 0.408) is better in segmental reduction group, and NPWT replacement frequency (2.62 ± 1.04 vs 3.88 ± 1.25, P < .915) is smaller in segmental reduction group.
    Conclusions: NPWT heals wounds and controls infection. Segmental reduction method accelerates wound healing, reduces hospital stay, and improves wound quality compared to central reduction method.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Surgical Wound Infection/therapy ; Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy/methods ; Wound Healing ; Surgical Wound ; Neurosurgical Procedures ; Crush Injuries
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0291858
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  5. Article: Effect of reducing dietary crude protein level on growth performance, blood profiles, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits, and odor emissions in growing-finishing pigs.

    Niyonsaba, Aaron / Jin, Xing Hao / Kim, Yoo Yong

    Animal bioscience

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 10, Page(s) 1584–1595

    Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a low-protein diet on growth performance, carcass traits, nutrient digestibility, blood profiles, and odor emissions in growing-finishing pigs.: Methods: A total of 126 crossbred pigs ([ ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a low-protein diet on growth performance, carcass traits, nutrient digestibility, blood profiles, and odor emissions in growing-finishing pigs.
    Methods: A total of 126 crossbred pigs ([Yorkshire×Landrace]×Duroc) with an average body weight (BW) of 38.56±0.53 kg were used for a 14-week feeding trial. Experimental pigs were allotted to one of 6 treatments in 3 replicates of 7 pigs per pen in a randomized complete block design. Pigs were fed each treatment diet with different levels of crude protein (CP). Phase 1 (early growing): 14%, 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%; phase 2 (late growing): 13%, 14%, 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%; phase 3 (early finishing): 12%, 13%, 14%, 15%, 16%, 17%; phase 4 (late finishing): 11%, 12%, 13%, 14%, 15%, 16%. All experimental diets in each phase were contained the same concentration of lysine (Lys), methionine (Met), threonine (Thr), and tryptophan (Trp).
    Results: Over the entire experimental period, there was no significant difference in BW, average daily feed intake, and gain-to-feed ratio among all treatments (p>0.05), but a quadratic effect (p = 0.04) was observed in average daily gain (ADG) during the late finishing phase with higher ADG in Group D. Blood urea nitrogen concentration linearly increased with an increase in dietary CP levels (p<0.01). Regarding nutrient digestibility, excreted nitrogen in urine and feces and nitrogen retention linearly increased as the CP level increased (p<0.01). A linear effect was observed with increasing CP levels in amines, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide in odor emissions (p<0.01). No significant effects were observed in the measurements of carcass traits and meat characteristics (p>0.05).
    Conclusion: In phase feeding, reducing the CP level to 14% in early-growing pigs, 13% in late-growing pigs, 12% in early-finishing pigs, and 11% in late-finishing pigs is recommended.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-26
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2765-0189
    ISSN 2765-0189
    DOI 10.5713/ab.23.0155
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  6. Article ; Online: Selpercatinib Controls Central Nervous System Disease in Patients With NSCLC With RET Fusion.

    Zhao, Binghao / Xing, Hao / Ma, Wenbin

    Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 5, Page(s) e51–e52

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Pyrazoles ; Pyridines ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/drug therapy ; Central Nervous System Diseases ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ret/genetics
    Chemical Substances selpercatinib (CEGM9YBNGD) ; Pyrazoles ; Pyridines ; RET protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ret (EC 2.7.10.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2432037-7
    ISSN 1556-1380 ; 1556-0864
    ISSN (online) 1556-1380
    ISSN 1556-0864
    DOI 10.1016/j.jtho.2023.01.084
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  7. Article: Short-term effects of dietary selenium on lactating sows to improve litter performance, milk composition and tissue selenium retention in piglets.

    Jin, Xing Hao / Kim, Hong Jun / Kim, Cheon Soo / Kim, Yoo Yong

    Animal bioscience

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 7, Page(s) 1083–1090

    Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the short-term effects of dietary selenium supplementation on lactating sows on the physiological response, litter performance, milk composition, and tissue selenium retention in piglets when selenium was ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the short-term effects of dietary selenium supplementation on lactating sows on the physiological response, litter performance, milk composition, and tissue selenium retention in piglets when selenium was provided by different sources and at different levels in a lactation diet.
    Methods: A total of 48 multiparous sows (Yorkshire×Landrace) with average body weight, backfat thickness, and parity were assigned to one of the four treatments with 12 sows per treatment using a 2×2 factorial arrangement in a completely randomized design. Inorganic or organic Se sources were added to the diet at 0.30 ppm and 0.50 ppm Se. Treatments were as follows: i) IS30, basal diet + inorganic Se 0.30 ppm; ii) IS50, basal diet + inorganic Se 0.50 ppm; iii) OS30, basal diet + organic Se 0.30 ppm; and iv) OS50: basal diet + organic Se 0.50 ppm.
    Results: At Day 21 of lactation, a high tendency of litter weight (p = 0.08) and litter weight gain (p = 0.09) were observed when sows were fed an organic Se source. The milk Se concentration in the organic Se treatment was higher than that in the inorganic Se treatment at Day 21 of lactation (p<0.05). The serum Se concentrations of sows and piglets at Day 21 of lactation were significantly higher when lactating sows were fed organic Se instead of inorganic Se (p<0.01). During the suckling period, the kidney and muscle Se concentrations of piglets at Day 21 of lactation were significantly higher when the sow dietary Se source was organic (p<0.05). Liver Se concentrations were affected by Se source and level (p<0.05). This also resulted in an interaction response at 21 days of lactation (p<0.05).
    Conclusion: The supplementation of dietary organic Se in a lactating diet could improve sow feed consumption, piglet performance, milk Se level, and the Se status of sows and piglets.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-26
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2765-0189
    ISSN 2765-0189
    DOI 10.5713/ab.22.0425
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  8. Article: A case of hemophagocytic syndrome secondary to B-cell lymphoma.

    Xing, Hao / Ma, Luyao / Wang, Longfei / Zhang, Qian / Jin, Zhenjing

    Clinical case reports

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 10, Page(s) e8044

    Abstract: In this report we highlight a case of HPS secondary to B-cell lymphoma, aiming to facilitate the early recognition and treatment of HPS in its classic presentation by clinicians. ...

    Abstract In this report we highlight a case of HPS secondary to B-cell lymphoma, aiming to facilitate the early recognition and treatment of HPS in its classic presentation by clinicians.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2740234-4
    ISSN 2050-0904
    ISSN 2050-0904
    DOI 10.1002/ccr3.8044
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  9. Article: Inclusion of dietary nontoxic sulfur on growth performance, immune response, sulfur amino acid content and meat characteristics in growing-finishing pigs.

    Shin, Hae Won / Jin, Xing Hao / Gim, Min Jin / Kim, Yoo Yong

    Animal bioscience

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 5, Page(s) 776–784

    Abstract: Objective: This experiment was conducted to evaluate the inclusion of dietary nontoxic sulfur (NTS) on growth performance, immune response, sulfur amino acid composition and meat characteristics in growing-finishing pigs.: Methods: A total of 140 ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This experiment was conducted to evaluate the inclusion of dietary nontoxic sulfur (NTS) on growth performance, immune response, sulfur amino acid composition and meat characteristics in growing-finishing pigs.
    Methods: A total of 140 crossbred pigs ([Yorkshire×Landrace]×Duroc) with an average body weight of 34.73±0.66 kg were used for the 12-week feeding trial. Experimental pigs were allotted to one of 5 treatments in 4 replicates of 7 pigs per pen in a randomized complete block (RCB) design. The experimental treatments were as follows (0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.4% NTS levels): i) Control, corn soybean meal (SBM)-based diet; ii) NTS 0.1, basal diet + NTS 0.1%; iii) NTS 0.2, basal diet + NTS 0.2%; iv) NTS 0.4, basal diet + NTS 0.4%.
    Results: Body weight increased linearly as dietary NTS levels increased up to 0.2% (linear; p = 0.04) in the early finishing phase (9 weeks). During the whole experimental period, body weight and average daily gain linearly increased as the dietary NTS level increased in the diet (linear; both p = 0.01), but quadratic responses in body weight and average daily gain were observed with the addition of NTS 0.4% (quadratic, both p = 0.01). In the late finishing period, the IgG concentration increased linearly (linear; p = 0.01) as the dietary NTS level increased up to 4%. In the finishing period, a linear response was observed as a dietary NTS level was added (linear; p = 0.03), and supplementation with 0.2% NTS resulted in a higher methionine content than the other treatments (quadratic; p = 0.01). NST 0.2% had a lower value of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (quadratic; p = 0.01).
    Conclusion: Consequently, supplementation with dietary NTS up to 0.2% could improve growth performance, amino acid composition in hair and meat antioxidation capacity.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-24
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2765-0189
    ISSN 2765-0189
    DOI 10.5713/ab.22.0418
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  10. Article: Effects of dietary trace mineral levels on physiological responses, reproductive performance, litter performance, blood profiles, and milk composition in gestating sows.

    Kim, Hong Jun / Jin, Xing Hao / Kang, Sun Woo / Kim, Yoo Yong

    Animal bioscience

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 12, Page(s) 1860–1868

    Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of optimal trace mineral levels on the physiological responses, reproductive performance, litter performance, blood profiles and milk composition in gestating sows.: Methods: A total of 59 ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of optimal trace mineral levels on the physiological responses, reproductive performance, litter performance, blood profiles and milk composition in gestating sows.
    Methods: A total of 59 multiparous sows (Yorkshire×Landrace) with similar body weight (BW), backfat thickness (BF), and parity were assigned to one of four treatments with 14 or 15 sows per treatment using a completely randomized design. The treatments were 100% (M1), 300% (M3), 600% (M6), and 900% (M9) of the National Research Council (NRC) Nutrient Requirements of Swine. During lactation period, all the sows were fed the same commercial lactation diet.
    Results: No significant differences were observed in the BW, BF, reproductive performance, milk composition, or growth performance of the piglets. On day 70 of gestation, the serum zinc concentration showed a quadratic response to M6 treatment (quadratic, p<0.05). Moreover, as the dietary mineral levels increased, the zinc concentration increased linearly at 110 days of gestation (linear, p<0.05). Furthermore, copper and iron concentrations in the serum of sows at 24 h postpartum decreased linearly when high levels of dietary minerals were provided (linear, p<0.05). In the serum of piglets, serum zinc concentrations decreased linearly (linear, p<0.05), and iron concentration showed a quadratic response (quadratic, p<0.05) with an increase in trace mineral premix levels in gestation diets.
    Conclusion: The current trace mineral requirements of NRC (2012) are suitable for gestating sows, and the addition of dietary mineral levels in the gestating diet did not show any improvements during the gestation and lactation periods.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-23
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2765-0189
    ISSN 2765-0189
    DOI 10.5713/ab.23.0193
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