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  1. Article: The influence of 17β-estradiol plus norethisterone acetate treatment on markers of glucose and insulin metabolism in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

    Cui, Weijuan / Zhao, Ling

    Frontiers in endocrinology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1137406

    Abstract: Objective: Despite the fact that some evidence suggests that the administration of 17β-estradiol plus norethisterone acetate influences glucose and insulin metabolism in women, these findings are still contradictory. Thus, we aimed to examine the impact ...

    Abstract Objective: Despite the fact that some evidence suggests that the administration of 17β-estradiol plus norethisterone acetate influences glucose and insulin metabolism in women, these findings are still contradictory. Thus, we aimed to examine the impact of the co-administration of 17β-estradiol and norethisterone acetate on glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting glucose, insulin and C-peptide concentrations in females by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
    Methods: We searched four databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science) using specific keywords and word combinations. The random-effects model (DerSimonian and Laird model) was employed to compute the weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the variations from baseline of HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin, and C-peptide concentrations.
    Results: In total, 14 RCTs were entered into the quantitative synthesis. The combined administration of 17β-estradiol and norethisterone acetate decreased HbA1c (WMD: -0.65%, 95% CI: -1.15 to -0.15; P=0.011), fasting glucose (WMD: -11.05 mg/dL, 95% CI: -16.6 to -5.5; P<0.001) and insulin (WMD: -1.35 mIU/L, 95% CI: -2.20 to -0.50; P=0.001) levels. C-peptide concentrations' declined only in females diagnosed with overweight/obesity or diabetes.
    Conclusion: Evidence to date points out that the administration of 17β-estradiol and norethisterone acetate has a positive impact on glucose metabolism in women by reducing fasting glucose, HbA1c, and insulin values. Future studies need to confirm the potential benefits of this drug combination in the prevention and/or management of cardiometabolic disorders.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Glucose/metabolism ; Norethindrone Acetate ; Blood Glucose/metabolism ; Glycated Hemoglobin ; C-Peptide ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Insulin/metabolism ; Estradiol
    Chemical Substances Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2) ; Norethindrone Acetate (9S44LIC7OJ) ; Blood Glucose ; Glycated Hemoglobin ; C-Peptide ; Insulin ; Estradiol (4TI98Z838E)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2592084-4
    ISSN 1664-2392
    ISSN 1664-2392
    DOI 10.3389/fendo.2023.1137406
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  2. Article ; Online: Origin of the negative longitudinal piezoelectric effect and electric auxetic effect in hexagonal A

    Zhao, Ling-Xu / Liu, Jian

    Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 28, Page(s) 19058–19065

    Abstract: Hexagonal ABC semiconductors with a polar structure are potential candidates for piezoelectric applications. The intriguing negative longitudinal piezoelectric effect (NLPE) and electric auxetic effect (EAE) may exist in these materials, and establishing ...

    Abstract Hexagonal ABC semiconductors with a polar structure are potential candidates for piezoelectric applications. The intriguing negative longitudinal piezoelectric effect (NLPE) and electric auxetic effect (EAE) may exist in these materials, and establishing the structure-property relation provides physical insights into the underlying mechanisms responsible for these phenomena. In this work, using first-principles calculations, we investigate the piezoelectric response in a class of hexagonal A
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1476244-4
    ISSN 1463-9084 ; 1463-9076
    ISSN (online) 1463-9084
    ISSN 1463-9076
    DOI 10.1039/d3cp01717f
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  3. Article ; Online: Targeted immunotherapy to cancer stem cells: A novel strategy of anticancer immunotherapy.

    Yi, Shan-Yong / Wei, Mei-Zhuo / Zhao, Ling

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology

    2024  Volume 196, Page(s) 104313

    Abstract: Cancer is a major disease that endangers human health. Cancer drug resistance and relapse are the two main causes contributing to cancer treatment failure. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a small fraction of tumor cells that are responsible for ... ...

    Abstract Cancer is a major disease that endangers human health. Cancer drug resistance and relapse are the two main causes contributing to cancer treatment failure. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a small fraction of tumor cells that are responsible for tumorigenesis, metastasis, relapse, and resistance to conventional anticancer therapies. Therefore, CSCs are considered to be the root of cancer recurrence, metastasis, and drug resistance. Novel anticancer strategies need to face this new challenge and explore their efficacy against CSCs. Recently, immunotherapy has made rapid advances in cancer treatment, and its potential against CSCs is also an interesting area of research. Meanwhile, immunotherapy strategies are novel therapeutic modalities with promising results in targeting CSCs. In this review, we summarize the targeting of CSCs by various immunotherapy strategies such as monoclonal antibodies(mAb), tumor vaccines, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and chimeric antigen receptor-T cells(CAR-T) in pre-clinical and clinical studies. This review provides new insights into the application of these immunotherapeutic approaches to potential anti-tumor therapies in the future.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology ; Immunotherapy/methods ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use ; Neoplastic Stem Cells/pathology ; Recurrence
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Monoclonal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 605680-5
    ISSN 1879-0461 ; 0737-9587 ; 1040-8428
    ISSN (online) 1879-0461
    ISSN 0737-9587 ; 1040-8428
    DOI 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104313
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  4. Article ; Online: Improvement of the catalytic performance of chitosanase Csn-PD from Paenibacillus dendritiformis by semi-rational design.

    Sun, Huihui / Cheng, Yimeng / Zhao, Ling / Cao, Rong

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2024  Volume 264, Issue Pt 2, Page(s) 130753

    Abstract: Chitooligosaccharides (COS) possess versatile functional properties that have found extensive applications across various fields. Chitosanase can specifically hydrolyze β-1,4 glycosidic bonds in chitosan to produce COS. In this study, Csn-PD, a glycoside ...

    Abstract Chitooligosaccharides (COS) possess versatile functional properties that have found extensive applications across various fields. Chitosanase can specifically hydrolyze β-1,4 glycosidic bonds in chitosan to produce COS. In this study, Csn-PD, a glycoside hydrolase family 46 chitosanase from Paenibacillus dendritiformis, which produces (GlcN)
    MeSH term(s) Molecular Docking Simulation ; Glycoside Hydrolases/chemistry ; Paenibacillus ; Chitosan/chemistry ; Hydrolysis
    Chemical Substances chitosanase (EC 3.2.1.132) ; Glycoside Hydrolases (EC 3.2.1.-) ; Chitosan (9012-76-4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130753
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  5. Article ; Online: Central precocious puberty secondary to postoperative craniopharyngioma: two case reports and a literature review.

    Zhu, Ruyuan / Wang, Luyao / Zhao, Ling / Liu, Xiaojing

    Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Craniopharyngioma is a common intracranial tumour in children. Clinical manifestations are related to hypothalamic/pituitary deficiencies, visual impairment, and increased intracranial pressure. Defects in pituitary function cause shortages ... ...

    Abstract Background: Craniopharyngioma is a common intracranial tumour in children. Clinical manifestations are related to hypothalamic/pituitary deficiencies, visual impairment, and increased intracranial pressure. Defects in pituitary function cause shortages of growth hormone, gonadotropin, corticotropin, thyrotropin, and vasopressin, resulting in short stature, delayed puberty, feebleness, lethargy, polyuria, etc. However, manifestations involving precocious puberty (PP) are rare.
    Case report: In both patients, surgical resection was performed after the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma, and breast development occurred postoperatively at one month in one patient and at one year and three months in the other patient. Central precocious puberty (CPP) was diagnosed via relevant examinations. Leuprorelin was injected subcutaneously every 28 days, and changes in height, weight, bone age, gonadal ultrasound and sex hormones were recorded. During the follow-up of the two children, the sex hormone levels were significantly reduced, and significant acceleration in bone age was not observed.
    Conclusions: CPP was induced by craniopharyngioma surgery, and treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) inhibited sexual development and bone age progression. More attention should be given to monitoring for CPP during long-term follow-up of craniopharyngiomas in the clinic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-18
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605988-0
    ISSN 1433-0350 ; 0302-2803 ; 0256-7040
    ISSN (online) 1433-0350
    ISSN 0302-2803 ; 0256-7040
    DOI 10.1007/s00381-024-06406-8
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  6. Article: Research progress on the improvement of cardiovascular diseases through the autonomic nervous system regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.

    Hu, Yuchi / Dai, Songyuan / Zhao, Lulu / Zhao, Ling

    Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine

    2024  Volume 11, Page(s) 1369343

    Abstract: Cardiovascular disease stands as a leading global cause of mortality. Nucleotide-binding Oligomerization Domain-like Receptor Protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is widely acknowledged as pivotal factor in specific cardiovascular disease progression, such as ... ...

    Abstract Cardiovascular disease stands as a leading global cause of mortality. Nucleotide-binding Oligomerization Domain-like Receptor Protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is widely acknowledged as pivotal factor in specific cardiovascular disease progression, such as myocardial infarction, heart failure. Recent investigations underscore a close interconnection between autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction and cardiac inflammation. It has been substantiated that sympathetic nervous system activation and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) assumes critical roles withinNLRP3 inflammasome pathway regulation, thereby contributing to the amelioration of cardiac injury and enhancement of prognosis in heart diseases. This article reviews the nexus between NLRP3 inflammasome and cardiovascular disorders, elucidating the modulatory functions of the sympathetic and vagus nerves within the ANS with regard to NLRP3 inflammasome. Furthermore, it delves into the potential therapeutic utility of NLRP3 inflammasome to be targeted by VNS. This review serves as a valuable reference for further exploration into the potential mechanisms underlying VNS in the modulation of NLRP3 inflammasome.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2781496-8
    ISSN 2297-055X
    ISSN 2297-055X
    DOI 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1369343
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  7. Article: Radiomics Features of Different Sizes of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) and Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (PTC) Tumors: A Comparative Study.

    Zhao, Ling / Ma, Buyun

    Clinical Medicine Insights. Oncology

    2022  Volume 16, Page(s) 11795549221097675

    Abstract: Background: Radiomics strategies exhibit great promise in the context of thyroid nodule diagnosis. This study aimed to compare radiomics features of different sizes of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) tumors and to ...

    Abstract Background: Radiomics strategies exhibit great promise in the context of thyroid nodule diagnosis. This study aimed to compare radiomics features of different sizes of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) tumors and to compare the efficiency of radiomics approaches as a means of differentiating between these tumor types.
    Methods: In total, 86 MTC and 330 PTC nodules were divided into the macronodular (>10 mm) and micronodular (⩽10 mm) categories. The radiomics features of these nodules were analyzed to identify independent prognosis factors and evaluate the efficacy of individual and combined indicators as predictors of tumor type.
    Results: In total, 12 radiomics features were found to differ significantly between MTC and PTC macronodules, while 6 differed significantly between MTC and PTC micronodules. Shape 2D_Sphericity, firstorder_Skewness, glrlm_RunLengthNonUniformity, glszm_GrayLevelNonUniformity, and glszm_SizeZoneNonUniformity were features that were independently associated with the differential diagnoses of MTC and PTC macronodules. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses of the efficacy of these 5 single indicators and a combined indicator composed thereof yielded area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.621, 0.678, 0.704, 0.762, 0.747, and 0.824, respectively, with respective sensitivities of 55.3%, 43.0%, 53.1%, 56.3%, 46.9%, and 65.6%, and respective specificity values of 65.6%, 89.1%, 81.6%, 88.8%, 95.0%, and 91.1%. The glrlm_RunEntropy and glszm_SizeZoneNonUniformity features were identified as independent factors associated with the differential diagnoses of MTC and PTC micronodules. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses of the efficacy of these 2 single indicators and a combined indicator composed thereof yielded respective AUC values of 0.678, 0.678, and 0.771; Sensitivities of 57.0%, 72.7%, and 72.7%; and specificities of 77.3%, 64.2%, and 77.5%.
    Conclusions: A range of different radiomics features can enable effective differentiation between MTC and PTC nodules of different sizes. Moreover, analyses of combinations of radiomics features yielded diagnostic efficiency values higher than those associated with single radiomics features, highlighting a more reliable approach to diagnosing MTC and PTC tumors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2577877-8
    ISSN 1179-5549
    ISSN 1179-5549
    DOI 10.1177/11795549221097675
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  8. Article ; Online: Neuro-image: giant communicating segment mirror aneurysms.

    Zhao, Ling / Liang, Wanhong

    Acta neurologica Belgica

    2022  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 127315-2
    ISSN 2240-2993 ; 0300-9009
    ISSN (online) 2240-2993
    ISSN 0300-9009
    DOI 10.1007/s13760-022-02146-1
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  9. Article ; Online: Combination of the cuproptosis inducer disulfiram and anti‑PD‑L1 abolishes NSCLC resistance by ATP7B to regulate the HIF‑1 signaling pathway.

    Li, Pengfei / Sun, Qi / Bai, Shuping / Wang, Haitao / Zhao, Ling

    International journal of molecular medicine

    2024  Volume 53, Issue 2

    Abstract: Disulfiram (DSF) is used to treat non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). DSF significantly increases expression of programmed death‑ligand 1 (PD‑L1), which may enhance immunosuppression and immune escape of tumors. Therefore, the present study aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Disulfiram (DSF) is used to treat non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). DSF significantly increases expression of programmed death‑ligand 1 (PD‑L1), which may enhance immunosuppression and immune escape of tumors. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the role of combined treatment of DSF and anti‑PD‑L1 in NSCLC resistance. The viability and apoptosis of A549 cells were detected by the Cell Counting Kit‑8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. The expression levels of ATPase copper‑transporting β (ATP7B) and PD‑L1 in A549 cells were detected by reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR and western blot analysis. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in A549 cells were detected by respective assay kits. The expression levels of cuproptosis‑associated proteins ferredoxin‑1 (FDX1), ATP7B, solute carrier family 31 member 1 (SLC31A1), succinate dehydrogenase B (SDHB), PD‑L1 and hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)‑1A were analyzed by western blotting in A549 cells. DSF inhibited the viability of A549 cells and promoted expression levels of ATP7B and PD‑L1 at both mRNA and protein levels in A549 cells. The viability of cisplatin (DPP)‑treated A549 cells was increased following DSF treatment. JQ‑1 (a PD‑L1 inhibitor) suppressed the viability of DPP‑treated A549 cells pretreated with DSF. DSF increased expression levels of ATP7B and PD‑L1. The combination treatment of DSF and JQ‑1 in A549 cells increased levels of ROS and MDA, as well as expression levels of FDX1 and SLC31A1; however, combination treatment decreased levels of SOD, as well as expression levels of ATP7B, SDHB, PD‑L1, and HIF‑1A. PX478 (an HIF‑1 inhibitor) acted with DSF to enhance the inhibitory effects on the viability and on the induction of apoptosis of A549 cells. PX478 upregulated the levels of ROS and MDA, while it downregulated levels of SOD in DSF‑treated A549 cells. PX478 promoted expression levels of FDX1 and SLC31A1, while it suppressed expression levels of ATP7B, PD‑L1, and HIF‑1A in DSF‑treated A549 cells. In conclusion, the combined treatment of A549 cells with anti‑PD‑L1 and DSF enhanced the effect of cuproptosis on the inhibition of NSCLC cell viability.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; B7-H1 Antigen/genetics ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/drug therapy ; Disulfiram/pharmacology ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Lung Neoplasms/genetics ; Signal Transduction ; Superoxide Dismutase ; 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine
    Chemical Substances B7-H1 Antigen ; Disulfiram (TR3MLJ1UAI) ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Superoxide Dismutase (EC 1.15.1.1) ; 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (4764-17-4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-08
    Publishing country Greece
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1444428-8
    ISSN 1791-244X ; 1107-3756
    ISSN (online) 1791-244X
    ISSN 1107-3756
    DOI 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5343
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  10. Article: Effect of acupuncture therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in gastric and colorectal cancers: an umbrella review.

    Wang, Yuhan / Wang, Linjia / Ni, Xixiu / Jiang, Minjiao / Zhao, Ling

    Frontiers in oncology

    2024  Volume 14, Page(s) 1291524

    Abstract: Background: Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a prevalent postoperative complication in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Acupuncture holds promise as a great potential therapeutic intervention. The efficacy of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a prevalent postoperative complication in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Acupuncture holds promise as a great potential therapeutic intervention. The efficacy of acupuncture therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction has been assessed in some studies, however, the variability in results and study quality influences practical clinical application. Therefore, it is necessary to summarize and analyze the published clinical research data in this field.
    Objective: This study aimed to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses in order to assess the efficacy of acupuncture therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with gastric and colorectal cancer.
    Design: Umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
    Methods: We searched China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (Wanfang), China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Chinese biomedical literature service system (SinoMed), PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for all systematic review/meta-analysis of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in gastric and colorectal cancers. From the establishment of the database to July 8, 2023. Two independent reviewers conducted literature extraction and evaluation. The quality of included studies was assessed using The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis statements 2020 (PRISMA2020), the quality of the methods was assessed using a measuring tool to assess systematic reviews 2 (AMSTAR 2), and the level of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE). The statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4, and the effect size was expressed as Odds Ratio (OR), Mean Difference (MD), and 95% confidence interval (CI) based on the extracted data type (test level α= 0.05). The heterogeneity was assessed using the
    Results: A total of six systematic reviews/meta-analyses were included in this study, involving 12 different acupuncture therapies. PRISMA 2020 indicated that the studies all scored between 13-20.5. There were deficiencies in protocol and registration, assessment of the quality of evidence for outcome indicators, risk of bias, and declaration of conflict of interest. The AMSTAR 2 evaluations showed that five studies were very low quality and one was low quality. The level of evidence for various acupuncture interventions varied from very low to moderate.For patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction after gastric cancer surgery, ear acupressure [MD=-11.92, 95% (-14.39,-9.44),
    Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy has a positive therapeutic impact on postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in gastric and colorectal cancers, but this finding should still be taken with caution.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2649216-7
    ISSN 2234-943X
    ISSN 2234-943X
    DOI 10.3389/fonc.2024.1291524
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