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  1. Article ; Online: The toxic effects of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal systems in mice.

    Xu, Aijing / Duan, Kun / Yang, Wanchun / Feng, Guodong / Wu, Zehong / Jiang, Xingtao / Li, Min / Liu, Peiqing / Chen, Jianwen

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 12366

    Abstract: Electronic cigarette (EC) has been suggested to be less harmful than cigarette smoking, but the research on the full extent of their harm reduction potential is still lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of EC aerosol and cigarette smoke ( ... ...

    Abstract Electronic cigarette (EC) has been suggested to be less harmful than cigarette smoking, but the research on the full extent of their harm reduction potential is still lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of EC aerosol and cigarette smoke (CS) on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice after prolonged exposure. Forty-eight C57BL/6J male mice were randomly grouped and then exposed to fresh air (control), mung bean-flavored EC aerosol with low and high dose (EC1L, 6 mg/kg; EC1H, 12 mg/kg), watermelon-flavored EC aerosol with low and high dose (EC2L, 6 mg/kg; EC2H, 12 mg/kg), and finally a cigarette smoke (CS, 6 mg/kg), respectively. After 10 weeks of exposure, the heart rate increased for both the EC and CS groups, and the effect of CS on blood oxygen saturation was significantly higher than that of the EC group (P < 0.01). Proteomic analysis of the heart tissue showed that the overlapped differential expression protein from the EC and CS exposures was Crip2. For the gastrointestinal system, oral mucosa was significantly damaged in CS group. Compare with CS, EC had significantly fewer negative effects on most of the indictors which focused on in this study.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Male ; Animals ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Cigarette Smoking ; Proteomics ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Nicotiana ; Aerosols ; Carrier Proteins ; LIM Domain Proteins
    Chemical Substances Aerosols ; Crip2 protein, mouse ; Carrier Proteins ; LIM Domain Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-39201-7
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  2. Article: Efficacy and safety of molnupiravir in patients with Omicron variant vaccine breakthrough COVID-19 infection: a randomized, controlled trial.

    Liu, Yayun / Fan, Shiyong / Xu, Aijing / Ge, Lingling / Wang, Xinyu / Dong, Xu / Xu, Mingxiao / Fan, Wenhan / Zhong, Wu / Liang, Xuesong

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1197671

    Abstract: Introduction: ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2023.1197671
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  3. Article ; Online: Chemokines in progression, chemoresistance, diagnosis, and prognosis of colorectal cancer.

    Zou, Qian / Lei, Xue / Xu, Aijing / Li, Ziqi / He, Qinglian / Huang, Xiujuan / Xu, Guangxian / Tian, Faqing / Ding, Yuanlin / Zhu, Wei

    Frontiers in immunology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 724139

    Abstract: Plenty of factors affect the oncogenesis and progression of colorectal cancer in the tumor microenvironment, including various immune cells, stromal cells, cytokines, and other factors. Chemokine is a member of the cytokine superfamily. It is an ... ...

    Abstract Plenty of factors affect the oncogenesis and progression of colorectal cancer in the tumor microenvironment, including various immune cells, stromal cells, cytokines, and other factors. Chemokine is a member of the cytokine superfamily. It is an indispensable component in the tumor microenvironment. Chemokines play an antitumor or pro-tumor role by recruitment or polarization of recruiting immune cells. Meanwhile, chemokines, as signal molecules, participate in the formation of a cross talk among signaling pathways and non-coding RNAs, which may be involved in promoting tumor progression. In addition, they also function in immune escape. Chemokines are related to drug resistance of tumor cells and may even provide reference for the diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Chemokines/metabolism ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Colorectal Neoplasms/metabolism ; Cytokines/metabolism ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Humans ; Prognosis ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Chemical Substances Chemokines ; Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2022.724139
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  4. Article: Disease Progression of Hospitalized Elderly Patients with Omicron BA.2 Treated with Molnupiravir.

    Liu, Yayun / Ge, Lingling / Fan, Shiyong / Xu, Aijing / Wang, Xinyu / Dong, Xu / Xu, Mingxiao / Fan, Wenhan / Zhong, Wu / Liang, Xuesong

    Infectious diseases and therapy

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 6, Page(s) 2241–2251

    Abstract: Introduction: The efficacy of molnupiravir (MLN) on Omicron sublineages is limited. We investigated the effectiveness of MLN in older adults diagnosed with Omicron BA.2.: Methods: Data of elderly COVID-19 patients (over 60 years) admitted to Chinghai ...

    Abstract Introduction: The efficacy of molnupiravir (MLN) on Omicron sublineages is limited. We investigated the effectiveness of MLN in older adults diagnosed with Omicron BA.2.
    Methods: Data of elderly COVID-19 patients (over 60 years) admitted to Chinghai Hospital (Shanghai, China) from 26 March to 31 May 2022 were reviewed. Study outcomes were a composite of undetectable viral load (VL) and disease progression [all-cause mortality, initiation of oxygen supply through high-flow device or invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), or intensive care unit (ICU) admission] and their individual outcomes.
    Results: A total of 42 elderly patients were enrolled: 26 of them received MLN, 17 (40.5%) were males, the median age was 84 years, and 12 were fully vaccinated (31.0%). Among these elderly COVID-19 patients, five (11.90%) experienced obvious dyspnea or were transferred to ICU [three MLN users (11.5%) versus two non-MLN users (12.5%)]. Compared with no MLN use, MLN use was associated with rapid undetectable VL. At day 10, MLN users achieved significantly greater undetectable VL than non-MLN users. Adjusted analysis showed that elderly patients who received MLN were 7.584 times more likely to achieve undetectable VL at day 10 than non-MLN users. Overall, elderly patients experienced a median hospital stay of 13 days. Compared with patients receiving standard care (SC), the median hospital stay of MLN users was reduced by 2.5 days.
    Conclusion: Early initiation of MLN in elderly COVID-19 was associated with fast undetectable VL and short hospital stay.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-30
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2701611-0
    ISSN 2193-6382 ; 2193-8229
    ISSN (online) 2193-6382
    ISSN 2193-8229
    DOI 10.1007/s40121-022-00716-7
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  5. Article ; Online: Early serum HBV RNA combined with HBsAg response can predict HBeAg seroconversation in patients on Entecavir therapy (ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03909191)).

    Liu, Yayun / Liao, Wei / Xu, Aijing / Yin, Wei / Yu, Jiao / Fan, WenHan / Xue, Jianya / Liang, Xuesong

    The Journal of infection

    2022  Volume 84, Issue 4, Page(s) e10–e12

    MeSH term(s) Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; DNA, Viral ; Guanine/analogs & derivatives ; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens ; Hepatitis B e Antigens ; Hepatitis B virus/genetics ; Humans ; RNA ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; DNA, Viral ; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens ; Hepatitis B e Antigens ; entecavir (5968Y6H45M) ; Guanine (5Z93L87A1R) ; RNA (63231-63-0)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Clinical Study ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 424417-5
    ISSN 1532-2742 ; 0163-4453
    ISSN (online) 1532-2742
    ISSN 0163-4453
    DOI 10.1016/j.jinf.2022.01.035
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  6. Article ; Online: Atypical phenotypes and novel OCRL variations in southern Chinese patients with Lowe syndrome.

    Du, Rong / Zhou, Chengcheng / Chen, Shehong / Li, Tong / Lin, Yunting / Xu, Aijing / Huang, Yonglan / Mei, Huifen / Huang, Xiaoli / Tan, Dongdong / Zheng, Ruidan / Liang, Cuili / Cai, Yanna / Shao, Yongxian / Zhang, Wen / Liu, Li / Zeng, Chunhua

    Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Lowe syndrome is characterized by the presence of congenital cataracts, psychomotor retardation, and dysfunctional proximal renal tubules. This study presents a case of an atypical phenotype, investigates the genetic characteristics of eight ...

    Abstract Background: Lowe syndrome is characterized by the presence of congenital cataracts, psychomotor retardation, and dysfunctional proximal renal tubules. This study presents a case of an atypical phenotype, investigates the genetic characteristics of eight children diagnosed with Lowe syndrome in southern China, and performs functional analysis of the novel variants.
    Methods: Whole-exome sequencing was conducted on eight individuals diagnosed with Lowe syndrome from three medical institutions in southern China. Retrospective collection and analysis of clinical and genetic data were performed, and functional analysis was conducted on the five novel variants.
    Results: In our cohort, the clinical symptoms of the eight Lowe syndrome individuals varied. One patient was diagnosed with Lowe syndrome but did not present with congenital cataracts. Common features among all patients included cognitive impairment, short stature, and low molecular weight proteinuria. Eight variations in the OCRL gene were identified, encompassing three previously reported and five novel variations. Among the novel variations, three nonsense mutations were determined to be pathogenic, and two patients harboring novel missense variations of uncertain significance exhibited severe typical phenotypes. Furthermore, all novel variants were associated with altered protein expression levels and impacted primary cilia formation.
    Conclusion: This study describes the first case of an atypical Lowe syndrome patient without congenital cataracts in China and performs a functional analysis of novel variants in the OCRL gene, thereby expanding the understanding of the clinical manifestations and genetic diversity associated with Lowe syndrome.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-08
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 631932-4
    ISSN 1432-198X ; 0931-041X
    ISSN (online) 1432-198X
    ISSN 0931-041X
    DOI 10.1007/s00467-024-06356-y
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  7. Article ; Online: Chronological changes of viral shedding in adult inpatients with Omicron infection in Shanghai, China.

    Zhou, Xinru / Huang, Xiaochun / Sun, Tingting / Jin, Xiaolan / Tian, Zhaofeng / Xue, Miao / Kang, Jinsong / Gao, Bai / Xu, Aijing / Chen, Yi / Jia, Yin / Liu, Shanrong

    Frontiers in immunology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1090498

    Abstract: Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the Omicron variant occurred in Shanghai, China, but its clinical characteristics and virology have not been comprehensively described.: Methods: This retrospective cohort study included adult ...

    Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the Omicron variant occurred in Shanghai, China, but its clinical characteristics and virology have not been comprehensively described.
    Methods: This retrospective cohort study included adult inpatients (≥18 years) diagnosed with COVID-19 at Changhai Hospital. Laboratory and clinical data were obtained from electronic medical records to investigate the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 and the variations in the patients' laboratory indexes were examined.
    Results: The symptoms of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant were relatively mild. Upper respiratory tract specimens yielded higher positive detection rates than lower respiratory tract and intestinal specimens. Peak COVID-19 viral load was reached at the time of admission; quantification cycle (Cq) values increased to approximately 35 after 8.54 days.
    Conclusions: Virus replication and shedding are rapid in Omicron-positive patients; COVID-19 in these patients is characterized by acute onset, mild symptoms, and fast recovery. Older patients and those with more severe disease demonstrate prolonged virus shedding. Routine hematological indexes can reveal disease severity and help clinically evaluate the patient's condition.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adult ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Virus Shedding ; Retrospective Studies ; Inpatients ; China
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1090498
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  8. Article: Safety and efficacy of lentinan nasal drops in patients infected with the variant of COVID-19: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

    Fan, Wenhan / You, Benming / Wang, Xinyu / Zheng, Xu / Xu, Aijing / Liu, Yangang / Peng, Haoran / Yin, Wei / Xu, Mingxiao / Dong, Xu / Liu, Yayun / Zhao, Ping / Liang, Xuesong

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1292479

    Abstract: Objective: ...

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    Publishing date 2023-12-01
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2023.1292479
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  9. Article ; Online: Takayasu arteritis with Hashimotos Thyroiditis.

    Xu, Ai-Jing / Tang, L

    Indian pediatrics

    2013  Volume 50, Issue 5, Page(s) 522–523

    MeSH term(s) Child ; Female ; Hashimoto Disease/diagnosis ; Humans ; Takayasu Arteritis/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-05-08
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 402594-5
    ISSN 0974-7559 ; 0019-6061
    ISSN (online) 0974-7559
    ISSN 0019-6061
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  10. Article: Nurse educators perceptions of simulation teaching in Chinese context: benefits and barriers.

    Luo, Dan / Yang, Bing-Xiang / Liu, Qian / Xu, Aijing / Fang, Yaxuan / Wang, Ailing / Yu, Sihong / Li, Ting

    PeerJ

    2021  Volume 9, Page(s) e11519

    Abstract: Background: Although simulated teaching was introduced to China in the 1990s, it remains underused in nursing education. Determining how Chinese nurse educators feel about using simulation in their institutions is very important for faculty training and ...

    Abstract Background: Although simulated teaching was introduced to China in the 1990s, it remains underused in nursing education. Determining how Chinese nurse educators feel about using simulation in their institutions is very important for faculty training and has the potential to influence simulation implementation.
    Method: This cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken to identify the nurse educators' experiences in the use of simulation from various regions of China. One hundred and thirty-six nurse educators provided demographic data and information about simulation implementation within their institutions and explored the perceived barriers and benefits of simulation usage.
    Results: The survey data shows that 108 participants have used simulation in their work, but less than 92 (67.6%) of the respondents had used this teaching strategy more than ten times in last year. The study identified four factors hindering nurse faculty from simulation adoption: (1) concerns with student readiness; (2) the need for faculty team-building for simulation teaching; (3) lack of adequate simulation resources; and (4) thoughtful integration of simulation into nursing curricula.
    Conclusions: Study data suggest that faculty training programs for simulation should be based on the nurse educators' training needs, including systematically designed training topics, and the provision of hands-on learning simulation activities with expert feedback to help nurse educators achieve the competencies required for effective simulation-based education.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703241-3
    ISSN 2167-8359
    ISSN 2167-8359
    DOI 10.7717/peerj.11519
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