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Qu Y, Wang K, Lin S, Cao L, Xu Z. Efficacy and safety of glucokinase activators for type 2 diabetes mellitus therapy: a meta-analysis of double-blind randomized controlled trials. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 25:914-922. [PMID: 33577046 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202101_24660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of oral glucokinase activator (GKA) in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched and collected randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of glucokinase activators in the treatment of T2DM from PubMed, ClinicalTrails, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CNKI databases. Revman5.3 software was used to do the meta-analysis, and the Cochrane tool was used to evaluate the risk of bias in the included RCTs. RESULTS Seven double-blind RTCs were included in the final analysis, with a total of 762 patients. For the efficacy, the meta-analysis found that GKAs lowed the levels of fasting blood glucose (FPG) (mean difference -0.71, 95% CI: -1.11 to -0.31, based on 459 patients from 5 works of literature) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (mean difference: -0.65%, 95% CI: -0.82 to -0.48, based on 570 patients from 4 works of literature). Subgroup analysis showed GKAs combined with metformin, but not used alone, reduced the levels of FPG. In terms of safety, GKAs did not affect the total rate of adverse events (AEs). GKAs did not affected the risks of diarrhea (RR 1.59, 95% CI: 0.7 to 3.65, p =0.26), headache (RR 0.96, 95% CI: 0.41-2.21, p =0.60), and nausea (RR 2.23, 95% CI: 0.55-9.12, p =0.24), but they increased the risk of hypoglycemia (RR 1.81, 95% CI: 1.35 to 2.42, p <0.0001, based on 570 patients from 4 literatures). CONCLUSIONS Oral GKAs combined with metformin has an evident hypoglycemic effect on T2DM, and they seem to be relatively good tolerant. Further clinical studies are still necessary to explore its long-term efficacy and safety.
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Wang XT, Wang ZT, Hu HY, Qu Y, Wang M, Shen XN, Xu W, Dong Q, Tan L, Yu JT. Association of Subjective Cognitive Decline with Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Longitudinal Studies. JPAD-JOURNAL OF PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE 2021; 8:277-285. [PMID: 34101784 DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2021.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) as an early pathological manifestation of brain aging has become more prevalent among older adults. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the associations of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) with the combined risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. DESIGN We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis via searching Embase, PubMed and Cochrane electronic databases from January 1 st 1970 to June 4th, 2020. SETTING Prospective cohort studies Participants: Healthy individuals were recruited from community, clinics and population. MEASUREMENTS Healthy individuals with SCD were classified into exposure groups, while those without were considered as the reference group. Adjusted relative risks (RR) were estimated in a random-effects model. Both primary and subgroup analyses were conducted. RESULTS Of 28,895 identified studies, 21 studies containing 22 cohorts were eligible for inclusion in the meta-analysis. SCD increased the risk of subsequent cognitive disorders (RR=2.12, 95% confidence intervals [CI] =1.75-2.58, I2=87%, P<0.01). To be specific, SCD conferred a 2.29-fold excess risk for cognitive impairment (RR=2.29, 95% CI=1.66-3.17, I2=83%, P<0.01) and a 2.16-fold excess risk for dementia (RR=2.16, 95% CI=1.63-2.86, I2=81%, P<0.01). In subgroup analyses, participants with SCD in the subgroup of 65-75 years old, long-education (>15 years) subgroup and subgroup of clinics showed a higher risk of developing objective cognitive disorders. CONCLUSIONS SCD is associated with an increased combined risk of cognitive impairment and incident dementia and should be considered a risk factor for objective cognitive disorders.
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Li Y, Yuan JM, Zhao W, Qu Y, Xing XW, Meng JW, Liu YC. Application and Development of 3,4-Bis(3-nitrofurazan-4-yl)furoxan (DNTF). RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363221030142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Qu Y, Kahl S, Miska KB, Schreier LL, Russell B, Elsasser TH, Proszkowiec-Weglarz M. The effect of delayed feeding post-hatch on caeca development in broiler chickens. Br Poult Sci 2021; 62:731-748. [PMID: 33834926 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2021.1912291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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1. Broiler chicks are frequently deprived of food up to 72 h due to uneven hatching rates, management procedures and transportation to farms. Little is known about the effect of delayed feeding due to extended hatching times on the early neonatal development of the caeca. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the developmental changes and effects of a 48-h delay in feed access immediately post-hatch (PH) on the caeca.2. After hatch, birds (Ross 708) were randomly divided into two treatment groups (n = 6 battery pen/treatment). One group (early fed; EF) received feed and water immediately after hatch, while the second group (late fed; LF) had access to water but had delayed access to feed for 48 h. Contents averaging across all regions of the caeca were collected for mRNA expression as well as for histological analysis at -48, 0, 4 h PH and then at 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 days PH.3. Expression of MCT-1 (a nutrient transporter), Cox7A2 (related to mitochondrial function) IgA, pIgR, and ChIL-8 (immune function) genes was affected by delayed access to feed that was dependent by the time PH. Expression of immune and gut barrier function-related genes (LEAP2 and MUC2, respectively) was increased in LF group. There was no effect of feed delay on expression of genes related to mitochondrial functions in the caeca, although developmental changes were observed (ATP5F1B, Cox4|1). Caecal mucus and muscle thickness were affected by delayed access to feed during caeca development.4. The data suggested a limited effect of delayed feed access PH on the developmental changes in caecal functions. However, the caeca seemed to be relatively resistant to delayed access to feed early PH, with only a few genes affected.
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Qu Y, McGiffin D, Marasco S, Kaye D, Peleg A. Using an Absorbable Antibacterial Mesh to Treat Biofilm-Related Driveline Infections: An In Vitro Study. J Heart Lung Transplant 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Luo K, Tang J, Qu Y, Yang X, Zhang L, Chen Z, Kuang L, Su M, Mu D. Nosocomial infection by Klebsiella pneumoniae among neonates: a molecular epidemiological study. J Hosp Infect 2020; 108:174-180. [PMID: 33290814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nosocomial infection by Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) and drug resistance of Kp among neonates is a major concern. Hypervirulent K. pneumoniae (hvKp) infections are gradually increasing worldwide. Carbapenem-resistant hvKp infection has brought challenges to clinical treatment. AIM To evaluate the changes in drug resistance trends of Kp strains in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nosocomial infections, to analyse drug resistance genes and virulence genes of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) and to identify whether these CRKP strains are hvKp. METHODS A total of 80 neonates with Kp nosocomial infections from 2013 to 2018 were retrospectively studied. Drug susceptibility testing was performed on 80 Kp strains, among which the 12 CRKP strains were further studied. FINDINGS Kp accounted for 26.9% of nosocomial infections in the NICU. CRKP strains accounted for 15.0%. Among the 80 nosocomial infection Kp strains, CRKP strains accounted for 33.3% and 53.3% in 2017 and 2018 respectively. One of the 12 CRKP strains was positive in the drawing test. The 12 CRKP strains were divided into four complete genome sequence types: cgST1 (N = 2), cgST2 (N = 1), cgST3 (N = 1), and cgST4 (N = 8). Among genes that mediated carbapenem resistance, strains of cgST4 carried NDM-5, strains of cgST2 and cgST3 carried NDM-1, and strains of cgST1 carried IMP-4. None of the 12 CRKP strains carried rmpA/rmpA2 (highly related with hvKp). CONCLUSION Nosocomial infections of CRKP among neonates are becoming common, but no hvKp was found among the CRKP strains in this study.
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Xu Q, Zhong SW, Zhang XY, Jia N, Qu Y, Zhang X, Wang ZX. [The difference of surface electromyography data processing method based on simulated manal-lifting-task]. ZHONGHUA LAO DONG WEI SHENG ZHI YE BING ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA LAODONG WEISHENG ZHIYEBING ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES 2020; 38:651-656. [PMID: 33036526 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20191030-00507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To study the differences of different signal processing method of surface electromyography (sEMG) in judging muscle fatigue. Methods: From July to October 2019, based on the model of simulated manual lifting operation, the original sEMG signals from 13 volunteers of brachial radial muscle, brachial two-headed muscle, triangle muscle, left vertical spine muscle, right vertical spine muscle and lateral femoral muscle were collected in the operation activities. Three different electromyography signal processing methods (all signal from motion beginning to the end, peak signal and ehe specified motion signal) were used to analyze the original data in time domain (RMS) and frequency domain (MDF) , the data difference between different electromyography signal processing methods was analyzed by using Wilcoxon rank and sum test and nonlinear curve fitting method. Results: The age of the subjects of the simulated lifting operation was (24.31±2.02) years old, height (173.78±4.84) cm, weight (66.28±5.58) kg, body mass index (BMI) 21.94±1.58. The thickness of triceps skinfold was (14.08±4.86) mm, and the thickness of the skin fold under the scapula was (15.54±3.59) mm. After processing the original signal data by using different sEMG signal interception methods, the normality test, Levene's test, and the Wilcoxon test showed that, except for the MDF index of the brachial two-headed muscle, the differences in the RMS and MDF signals of the other muscles were statistically significant (P<0.016) . The all signal processing method dealed with data distribution dispersion better than other methods, and the rate of change of RMS signal slope was higher than other methods. Non-linear regression results showed that all signal processing method had low volatility in processing data, and the regression equation had a high degree of fit. Conclusion: Different electromyography signal processing methods have differences. The all signal processing method which intercepts from starting point to the end point of action cycle has the least data volatility, and electromyography time domain and frequency domain index with the highest sensitivity of time, which is suitable for the application of surface electromyography to judge muscle fatigue in dynamic and complex operations.
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Sun M, Wang K, Qu Y, Zhang S, Chen X, Wu R, Zhang Y, Huang X, Yi J, Xiao J, Xu G, Luo J. Clinical Outcomes And Patterns Of Treatment Failure In Patients With Esthesioneuroblastomas (ENB). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sun X, Qu Y, Navaratnam P, Friedman H, Gricar J, Xiao H. 150P Real-world assessment of the treatment patterns associated with unresectable advanced and metastatic gastric cancer in China. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.10.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Bi S, Zhang J, Qu Y, Zhou B, He X, Ni J. Yeast cell wall product enhanced intestinal IgA response and changed cecum microflora species after oral vaccination in chickens. Poult Sci 2020; 99:6576-6585. [PMID: 33248573 PMCID: PMC7705035 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.09.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The study was designed to explore the effect of a commercial yeast cell wall product (YP) on chicken intestinal IgA response and cecum microbiome after oral vaccination. Chickens were fed with YP during the experiments and orally immunized with live Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccine at 2 wk of age. Then, the animals were sacrificed, and samples were collected to measure the indicators of hemagglutination inhibition (HI), IgA response, IgA + cells, and cecum microbiome populations. The results showed that supplement of YP significantly enhanced serum NDV HI titer, intestinal NDV-specific secretory IgA, and intestinal IgA + cells. The sequencing results revealed that obviously increased relative abundance of Ruminococcaceae and decreased population of Bacteroidaceae in cecum were found in YP group. In summary, YP supplementation in diet enhanced intestinal IgA response to NDV vaccination by oral route and modulated the cecum microbiota to the advantage of the host in chickens.
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Bian Y, Xie X, Shen J, Yao M, Dong X, Qian L, Qu Y. 1658P The landscape of NTRK fusions in Chinese sarcoma patients. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.1884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Bourre L, Xu X, Shang L, Wang L, Li C, Liu Y, Han P, Sun Z, Qu Y, Zhang L, Chen B, Ouyang D, Huang Y, Li H. 42P The establishment of a large tumor organoid biobank using a well characterized/annotated patient-derived xenograft (PDX) library to enable drug discovery and translational research. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Ma Y, Zeng R, Hu QQ, Yan HX, Yang LX, Dong Y, Qu Y. Preventive effects of Polygonum orientale L. on ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats. Climacteric 2020; 23:279-287. [DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2020.1717462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Zhang HL, Lin YH, Qu Y, Chen Q. The effect of miR-146a gene silencing on drug-resistance and expression of protein of P-gp and MRP1 in epilepsy. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2019; 22:2372-2379. [PMID: 29762840 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201804_14829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of miR-146a gene silencing on brain tissue and related drug-resistance proteins in rats and explore its resistance mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS A rat model of chronic refractory epilepsy was established. The rats were divided into four groups: Normal group, Model group, Negative control group and AntagomiR-146a group. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) stain was used to detect brain histopathological changes. We examined the expression of mRNA of miR-146a, multidrug resistance (MDR1) and multidrug-resistant associated protein (MRP1) by RT-PCR. The expressions of protein of High motility group box 1 (HMGB1)/Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway and P-glycoprotein (P-gp), MRP1 were detected by Western-blotting. RESULTS We demonstrated that the pathological lesion was lighter in antagomiR-146a group compared with the model group. The mRNA expression of miR-146a in AntagomiR-146a group was significantly decreased compared to the model group. Furthermore, the mRNA expression of MDR1 and MRP1 in AntagomiR-146a group was lower than that in the model group. In addition, the protein expression of HMGB1, TLR4, NF-κB and P-gp, MRP1 in AntagomiR-146a group was lower than that in model group. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrated that miR-146a gene silencing can attenuate pathological changes and improve drug resistance in refractory epilepsy. Also, it is closely related to the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway regulation.
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Zheng M, Jun P, Wang S, Li M, Mao N, Liu Y, Cheng T, Lan H, Zhao J, Wang W, Hu J, Yao M, Wang K, Qu Y. P1.14-34 The Landscape of MET Alterations in Chinese Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.1185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhu N, Hou Y, Ji Y, Qu Y, Cui Q, Hui C. Genomic alterations, tumour mutation burden and prognosis of chinese cardiac sarcoma patients. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz283.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Qu Y, Buckert D, Ma GS, Rasche V. 4934Biventricular global and regional strain measured by cardiovascular magnetic resonance based tissue tracking. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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CMR based tissue tracking (CMR-TT), considered as a novel modality, provides additional insight into left and right ventricular (LV/RV) mechanical function and deformation. The vendor-specific reference values of global and regional strains for volunteers without history of cardiovascular disease are necessary as an important step in clinical routine to help detect early abnormality.
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To determine the reference value of LV/RV multi-dimensional global and segmental strains and diagnostic specificity of global longitudinal peak strain (GLS). Biventricular global and segmental radial, circumferential and longitudinal systolic peak strains (GRS, GCS, GLS and SRS, SCS, SLS) of 150 healthy adults in three age subgroups (G20–40, G41–60 and G61–80) were derived by post-hoc imaging software in standard steady-state free precession cine images acquired at 1.5T. LV strains were calculated with three-dimensional (3D) CMR-TT in the modified AHA 16-segment model via a short-axis stack and long axis 2-, 3-, 4-chamber cine images, and RV strains were generated with 2D CMR-TT via 4-chamber cine images.
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The reference values of LV global peak strains resulted as 44.4±13.0% for GRS, −17.0±2.7% for GCS, and −15.4±2.3% for GLS, respectively. RV-GLS was measured as −24.9±5.1%. Global and segmental strains might differ between males and females. Females showed significant age-associated difference of LV global peak strains (P<0.05) as the opposite of males (Figure 1). Females also presented higher magnitude of LV global peak strains than males in the eldest group G61–80 (P<0.05). Unlike LV, no age-associated difference of RV-GLS was detected in both gender groups. However, females showed less negative RV-GLS than males in G20–40 and more negative RV-GLS than males older than 40 years old (P<0.05). The local discrepancy of biventricular SRS, SCS and SLS was observed. It seemed that LV mid-cavity played a more essential role on LV shortening (more negative SCS and SLS) than wall thickening (smaller SRS) compared with base and apex. RV basal and mid SLS, derived from segment 1–4, was more negative than apical SLS derived from segment 5–6. The specificity of LV- and RV-GLS cut-off value (mean value+1.96*standard deviation) generated from the vendor-, age- and gender-specific reference value in evaluating heart contractile function reached 97.3% and 94.7%, respectively.
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Considering the vendor-, gender- and age-associated difference of biventricular global strains, specific reference values need to be established to facilitate the wide application of strain in clinical routine. Meanwhile, segmental strains are also fundamental for detecting local abnormality of myocardial deformation.
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Ni X, Qu Y, Wang J, Chen F, Cai H, Yu Y, Yu Y, Yu Z, Cen Z, Chen Z. P11.01 TMZ-LEV- IFN cocktail regimen significantly inhibited the growth of glioma. Neuro Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz126.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND
TMZ, is the first line chemotherapeutic drug for glioma, and drug resistance is one of the most important reasons for glioma treatment failure. Our previous studies have found that: 1) Type I interferon (IFN) could reverse the resistance of TMZ by inhibiting NF-κB activity, and down-regulating the expression of MGMT in vivo and in vitro; 2) IFN-α could significantly improve chemtherapeautic effect of TMZ for GBM patients. We aim to investigate the therapeutic effect of a cocktail chemotherapy regimen combining temozolomide (TMZ)- Levetiracetam(LEV) - interferon (IFN) on human glioma U138 and U251 subcutaneous xenograft tumor.
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30 xenograft tumors were established by subcutaneously injecting 1×106 glioma cells into the right flank of 4-week-old female BALB/C nude mice and then randomly divided into 5 groups (n=6/group): Control group; TMZ group; TMZ+IFN group; TMZ+LEV group; TMZ+LEV+IFN group. Anti-tumor efficacy of five regimens for tumor-bearing mice was tested after treatment with TMZ (50 mg/kg, i.p.), IFN (2×105 IU, s.c.), LEV (150 mg/kg, i.p.), while TMZ dose were reduced to 12.5 mg/kg for U251 tumors. All drugs are given once a day for five consecutive days. After therapy, the size of tumor was measured every day until the control tumors reached 2000 mm3. Mice bearing U138 tumors were sacrificed at 40 days after therapy, and mice bearing U251 tumors were killed at 26 days after therapy.
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We identified that both U138 and U251 tumor growth among TMZ group, TMZ+IFN group, TMZ+LEV group and TMZ+LEV+IFN group were significantly inhibited (P<0.05), compared with the control group. Tumor weight of all treating group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). The tumor weight of TMZ+LEV+IFN group was the lowest and significantly lower than that of TMZ+LEV group and TMZ group (P<0.05, respectively). No significant difference was found between TMZ+LEV+IFN group and TMZ+IFN group in U251 subcutaneous xenograft tumors, although the tumor weight was lower in TMZ+LEV+IFN group (P>0.05). In the treatment of mice bearing U138 glioma, TMZ+LEV+IFN regimen was significantly superior to TMZ+IFN regimen.
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Our data demonstrate that both IFN and LEV can sensitize TMZ effect on glioma. TMZ-LEV-IFN cocktail appears the best regimen.
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Zhao D, Li YR, Qu Y, Xian JF, Cao X, Zhang JB, Ye JY. [The effect of genioglossus activity to velopharyngeal surgery in patient with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome]. ZHONGHUA ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2019; 54:421-426. [PMID: 31262106 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-0860.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the effect of genioglossus (GG) activation at sleep onset on the outcome of velopharyngeal surgery in obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) patients. Methods: Thirty-five patients between April 2014 and February 2015 in Beijing Tongren Hospital with OSAHS underwent overnight polysomnography with synchronous genioglossus electromyography (GGEMG) using intraoral electrodes. The upper airway (UA) anatomy was evaluated by three-dimensional computer tomography (3D-CT) in OSAHS patients. Then, all of the patients received velopharyngeal surgery, including revised uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) with uvula preservation or UPPP combined transpalatal advancement pharyngoplasty. All patients were followed-up using polysomnography 3-6 months after surgery. T-test or Wilcoxon test were used to compare the variables between groups, and Spearman correlation analysis was used to test the correlation between parameters. Results: Thirty-five patients received velopharyngeal surgery. Twenty-two patients (62.86%) were responders, and 13 patients (37.14%) were non-responders. Responders had a higher mean GGEMG during sleep onset (15.31±3.74 vs. 9.92±2.93, t=4.504, P=0.001). The decreased AHI was significantly positively related to the sleep onset mean GGEMG (r=0.541, P=0.004) and the change in GGEMG (r=0.422, P=0.028). The decreased AHI was significantly negatively related to the minimal cross sectional airway area (mCSA,ρ=0.629,P=0.000) and the minimal lateral airway dimension (mLAT, ρ=0.484, P=0.009) at velopharynx. Conclusions: The outcome of velopharyngeal surgery was affected by the mean GGEMG during sleep onset. We speculated that the patient with higher GGEMG at sleep onset and narrower velopharynx were more suitable candidates for velopharyngeal surgery.
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Wang H, Luo J, GAO L, YI J, Huang X, Qu Y, Wang K, Zhang Y, Chen X, Wu R. The Patterns of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis and Risk Factors of Retropharyngeal Lymph Node Metastasis Based on MR Imaging in Different Sites of Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.1712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Zhang Y, Liu A, E M, Quan L, Qu Y, Gu A. Three novel microRNAs based on microRNA signatures for gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. Neoplasma 2019; 65:339-348. [PMID: 29788729 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2018_170208n89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This study aimed to identify novel microRNAs (miRNAs) that play crucial regulatory roles in the pathogenesis of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma by retrieving and analyzing the miRNA expression profile GSE23877. Differentially expressed miRNAs between gastric MALT lymphoma samples and human tonsil tissue samples as well as their target genes were identified. The transcriptional regulatory relationships between miRNAs and target genes were analyzed, and the regulatory network between them was constructed. Target genes annotated as transcription factors (TFs) were screened, and an miRNA-target gene regulatory network was established. Moreover, the expression levels of miRNAs and target genes as well as the correlation between them were verified. In total, 53 upregulated and 25 downregulated miRNAs were obtained, for which 35 and 25 experimentally validated miRNA-target interactions, respectively, were screened. Some miRNAs were significantly enriched in certain pathways; for example, miR-320a was enriched in systemic lupus erythematosus and ribosome, miR-622 in the p53 signaling pathway and chronic myeloid leukemia, and miR-429 in cancer-related pathways. In addition, upregulated miRNAs, including miR-320a, miR-940, and miR-622, and downregulated miRNAs, including miR-331-3p and miR-429, were hub nodes in the miRNA-target gene regulatory network, and the TF MYC was a co-target of miR-320a, miR-622, and miR-429. The expression trends of miR-320a and miR-429 as well as of some of their target genes were consistent with those in the results of microarray analysis. In conclusion, miR-320a, miR-622, and miR-429 are possibly novel miRNAs participating in the pathomechanism of gastric MALT lymphoma.
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Qu Y, Pan H, Peng R, Niu J, Li C. Interference illumination of three nonzero-order beams for LCOS-based structured illumination microscopy. J Microsc 2019; 275:97-106. [PMID: 31087655 DOI: 10.1111/jmi.12806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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To avoid the need for a mask and polarisation-adjusting devices, and to solve the problem of low fringe contrast caused by the reflected light along with 0th-order diffraction beam, this paper presents an illumination method using three nonzero-order diffraction beams in liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS)-based structured illumination microscopy. Here, a LCOS-based spatial light modulator (SLM) is used to diffract the collimated light and a rotating frosted film is used to reduce the spatial coherence of the laser; then, the fringe is produced by adjusting the SLM angle to allow three nonzero-order diffraction beams to interfere on the sample surface. Interference fringes with high contrast in all directions can be obtained without considering polarisation control and the removal of the 0th-order diffraction beam, which demonstrates that the optical setup is simple and easy to control. We carried out experiments on a photolithographic pattern on a silicon chip, and the resolution after reconstruction is 210 nm, reaching the theoretical resolution at our experiment condition and nearly half of the Rayleigh resolution limit (100× objective, NA = 0.8), which is 406 nm. LAY DESCRIPTION: SIM has been widely applied in imaging of biological sample owing to its advantage of super-resolution. Commonly the structured illumination is produced by interfering two or three diffractive beams and the fringe contrast affects the reconstruction result directly. In this study about liquid-crystal-on-silicon based structured illumination microscopy (LCOS-based SIM), we presents an illumination method using three nonzero-order diffractive beams. Our method can avoid the need for a mask and the polarisation-adjusting devices, because three-beam interference can reduce the influence of polarisation on the fringe contrast. Besides, 0th-order beam is not used, because reflected light still exists even the grey level of the picture-pixels uploaded to spatial light modulator are all 0, which means the 0th-order beam will bring obvious noise. Using our method, interference fringe with high contrast in all directions can be obtained at a relatively high utilisation rate of laser intensity without considering the control of polarisation. Our setup is simple and easy to control, because the adjustment of the deflection angle of the spatial light modulator can realise the removal of the zero diffraction order. We have analysed and discussed the reasons why the interference of three nonzero-order beams can avoid the influence of polarisation and amplitude. The experiments carried out on a photolithographic pattern on silicon chip showed that the resolution after reconstruction is 210 nm, reaching the half of the Rayleigh resolution limit (100× objective, NA=0.8), which is 406 nm.
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Bao J, Liu J, Qu Y, Mu DL. [Predictive value of umbilical arterial cord pH on complications during hospitalization in neonates after cesarean section]. JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2019; 51:159-164. [PMID: 30773561 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2019.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the predictive value of umbilical arterial cord pH on complications of hospitalized neonates after cesarean section. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study and carried out in Peking University First Hospital from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017. Neonates who were delivered by cesarean section were enrolled. The primary endpoint was the incidence of complications during in-hospital stay (including infection, aspiration pneumonia, myocardial damage, etc.). The subjects were divided into two groups:with or without complication. The umbilical arterial cord pH values were compared between the two groups. Perinatal baseline characteristics of maternal and neonatal data were recorded. The ROC curve was used to analyze the value of umbilical arterial cord pH in predicting neonatal complications during hospitalization. Multivariate Logistic regression was employed to analyze the potential risk factors of neonatal complications. RESULTS In the study, 872 neonates were included in the final analysis (541 in elective surgery and 331 in emergency surgery). The overall incidence of neonatal complications during hospitalization was 14.1%. The first three higher incidences were infection, aspiration pneumonia and myocardial damage. The average pH value in neonates without complication was 7.31 while 7.29 in neonates with complication. There was statistical significance between the two groups (P<0.001). The overall incidence of pH≤7.20 was 3.1% (27/872). The patients in neonates without complication had higher incidence of pH≤7.20 than those in neonates with complication (1.6% vs. 12.2%, P<0.001). Multivariate Logistic regression showed 6 risk factors of neonatal hospitalized complications including preterm delivery (OR=8.224, 95%CI: 4.910-13.777, P<0.001), pregnancy-induced hypertension (OR=1.886, 95%CI: 1.004-3.546, P=0.049), intrauterine growth restriction (OR=4.429, 95%CI: 1.280-15.330, P=0.019), emergency cesarean section (OR=2.711, 95%CI: 1.682-4.369, P<0.001), umbilical arterial blood gas pH≤7.20 (OR=7.420, 95%CI: 2.951-18.655, P<0.001) and 5-minute Apgar score <10 scores (OR=11.849, 95%CI: 3.977-35.128, P<0.001). The areas under the ROC curve of umbilical arterial blood gas pH in all neonatal, elective and emergency cesarean section were 0.570 (95%CI: 0.508-0.633, P=0.012), 0.559 (95%CI: 0.465-0.652, P=0.189) and 0.617 (95%CI: 0.538-0.697, P=0.002), respectively. CONCLUSION Umbilical arterial cord pH≤7.20 was related with increased incidence of neonatal complications after cesarean section,but ROC curve analysis showed a lower predictive value.
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Peng R, Qu Y, Hao J, Pan H, Niu J, Jiang J. Multiple parametric nanoscale measurements with high sensitivity based on through-focus scanning optical microscopy. J Microsc 2019; 274:139-149. [PMID: 30993697 DOI: 10.1111/jmi.12792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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High-throughput through-focus scanning optical microscopy (TSOM) involves defocusing along the optical axis and capturing a series of defocus images and is useful in optical nanoscale measurement. However, TSOM is usually affected by its optical and mechanical noises. In this study, the issue of sensitivity and application in three-dimensional (3D) multiple parameter measurement of TSOM is investigated. First, a TSOM system with objective scanning and its relative simulation algorithm are proposed. Second, based upon the system and algorithm, an experiment on an isolated Au line is performed and the corresponding matching library is established. Comparing the experimental TSOM image and simulated TSOM images of the library, 3D multiple parameter results of the Au line are extracted. Third, the precision of the system is analysed through a fidelity test particular for through-focus images. According to this study, the system is robust to the optical and mechanical noises and hence could be useful in 3D multiple parametric measurement and high-volume nanomanufacturing.
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Qu Y, McGiffin D, Kure C, McLean J, Duncan C, Peleg A. A Comprehensive In Vitro Evaluation of Medihoney as an Anti-Biofilm Agent in Preventing Ventricular Assist Device Driveline Infections. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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