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Pan Y, Wang S, Ming K, Liu X, Yu H, Du Q, Deng C, Chi Q, Liu X, Wang C, Xu K. Leveraging AI technology for distinguishing Eucommiae Cortex processing levels and evaluating anti-fatigue potential. Comput Biol Med 2025; 184:109408. [PMID: 39550909 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.109408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 10/14/2024] [Accepted: 11/08/2024] [Indexed: 11/19/2024]
Abstract
Eucommiae Cortex (ECO) is a traditional medicinal and edible plant endemic to China, highly prized for its numerous health benefits. It typically undergoes special processing before application. The efficacy of ECO is influenced by processing techniques, necessitating the assurance of stability and consistency in its effects. However, existing methods for identifying ECO are cumbersome, thus, there is an urgent need to develop an accurate, rapid, and non-invasive assessment method. Deep learning techniques employing ResNet and Vision Transformer (ViT) models were employed to classify ECO images at various processing levels. Concurrently, the anti-fatigue properties of ECO were assessed through swimming time, pole climbing experiments, and biochemical analyses including SDH, LDH, ATP content, Na+-K+-ATPase, and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase indices. We demonstrated the efficacy of using image analysis to automatically classify ECO with a high degree of accuracy. The results indicated that the Vision Transformer model performed exceptionally well, achieving an accuracy rate exceeding 95 % in grading ECO images. Additionally, our study revealed that mice treated with moderately processed ECO displayed enhanced fatigue mitigation compared to other processing levels, as evidenced by multiple assessments.
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- Yijing Pan
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Department of Engineering Structure and Mechanics, School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China; School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430065, China.
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Chen H, Wu Q, Xuan K, Guo W, Zhang K, Wang Y, Dai Z, Sheng R, He H, Huang Y, Chen Y. Bioguided isolation, identification and bioactivity evaluation of anti-fatigue constituents from Schizophyllum commune. Fitoterapia 2024; 175:105940. [PMID: 38565382 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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This study aims to clarify the specific anti-fatigue components of Schizophyllum commune (S.commune) and analyze its potential anti-fatigue mechanism. The main anti-fatigue active ingredient of S.commune was locked in n-butanol extract (SPE-n) by activity evaluation. Twelve compounds were identified by high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). The anti-fatigue effect of morusin is the most predominant among these 12 ingredients. The determination of biochemical indices showed that morusin could increase liver glycogen reserves, improve the activity of antioxidant enzymes in liver, and reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) content in muscle tissue, thereby reducing myocyte damage. Further studies revealed that morusin could reduce the level of oxidative stress by activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, thus alleviating the fatigue of mice caused by exhaustive exercise. The current findings provide a theoretical basis for the development of natural anti-fatigue functional food.
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- Hao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Zhongqing Testing Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Zhongqing Testing Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Zhongqing Testing Co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- College of Agriculture, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chu Zhou, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology of Anhui Province, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Li F, Xie X, Xu X, Zou X. Water-soluble biopolymers calcium polymalate derived from fermentation broth of Aureobasidium pullulans markedly alleviates osteoporosis and fatigue. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:132013. [PMID: 38697412 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition characterized by bone loss and decreased skeletal strength, resulting in an elevated risk of fractures. Calcium plays a crucial role in preventing and managing osteoporosis. However, traditional calcium supplements have limited bioavailability, poor solubility, and adverse effects. In this study, we isolated a natural soluble biopolymer, calcium polymalate (PMACa), from the fermentation broth of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans, to investigate its potential as an anti-osteoporosis therapeutic agent. Characterization revealed that linear PMA-Ca chains juxtaposed to form a porous, rod-like state, in the presence of Ca2+. In vivo mouse models demonstrated that PMA-Ca significantly promoted the conversion of serum calcium into bone calcium, and stimulated bone growth and osteogenesis. Additionally, PMA-Ca alleviated exercise fatigue in mice by facilitating the removal of essential metabolites, such as serum lactate (BLA) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), from their bloodstream. In vitro studies further showed that PMA-Ca strengthened osteoblast cell activity, proliferation, and mineralization. And PMA-Ca upregulated the expression of some genes involved in osteoblast differentiation, indicating a potential correlation between bone formation and PMACa. These findings indicate that soluble PMA-Ca has the potential to be a novel biopolymer-based calcium supplement with sustainable production sourced from the fermentation industry.
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- Fulin Li
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Dongguan Juwei Biotechnology Co., Dongguan 523808, China.
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Chen Q, Liu C, Zhang Y, Wang S, Li F. Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum KSFY01 on the exercise capacity of D-galactose-induced oxidative stress-aged mice. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1030833. [PMID: 36620024 PMCID: PMC9812958 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1030833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives Aging is a process that involves comprehensive physiological changes throughout the body, and improvements in the exercise capacity of individuals may delay aging and relieve fatigue. Probiotics are subject to ongoing research to investigate their antioxidant properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum KSFY01 (L. plantarum KSFY01) on exercise tolerance in mice induced into a state of accelerated physiological aging by oxidative stress. Methods A mouse model of accelerated aging was established using D-galactose to induce oxidative stress. The bacteria L. plantarum KSFY01 was isolated from fermented yak yogurt. The effect of L. plantarum KSFY01 on the improvement of exercise capacity in aging-accelerated mice was evaluated by measuring their running time until exhaustion, histopathological sections, related biochemical indicators, and underlying gene expression. Results The oral administration of L. plantarum KSFY01 prolonged the running time of mice and reduced their creatine kinase (CK), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferasem (AST) levels. From this study, we observed that L. plantarum KSFY01 significantly improved the exercise capacity of mice and alleviated liver damage. Treatment with L. plantarum KSFY01 reduced the blood urea nitrogen (BUN), lactic acid (LD) accumulation, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) elevations produced by the accelerated aging state, and also reversed the changes in muscle glycogen (MG). Overall, L. plantarum KSFY01 could effectively improve metabolite accumulation, thereby relieving fatigue in exercised mice. The results of the antioxidant indices in vivo showed that L. plantarum KSFY01 intervention increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes, decreased the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), and restored the balance between the oxidative and antioxidant systems in fatigued mice. By investigating the underlying molecular mechanism, our results showed that L. plantarum KSFY01 intervention significantly reversed the decline in the expression levels of nuclear factor-erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway-related factors and improved the body's antioxidant capacity. We determined that the underlying molecular mechanism responsible for the antioxidant effect of L. plantarum KSFY01 mainly involves the activation of the Nrf2 pathway. The effect of L. plantarum KSFY01 was dose-dependent, and the expression level of Nrf2 increased with increasing dosage of the probiotic. Conclusion This study demonstrated that the probiotic L. plantarum KSFY01 exerts antioxidant effects and improved the athletic ability of mice. These findings are of significance to the development and utilization of probiotic resources.
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- Qiuping Chen
- Department of Education Management, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, Philippines
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
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- The First Middle School of Tongliao City, Tongliao, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Child Nutrition and Health Development, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Functional Food, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory for Research and Development of Functional Food Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Fang Li, ✉
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Qiu W, Zhang X, Pang X, Huang J, Zhou S, Wang R, Tang Z, Su R. Asiatic acid alleviates LPS-induced acute kidney injury in broilers by inhibiting oxidative stress and ferroptosis via activation of the Nrf2 pathway. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 170:113468. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zhu H, Wang R, Hua H, Qian H, Du P. Deciphering the potential role of Maca compounds prescription influencing gut microbiota in the management of exercise-induced fatigue by integrative genomic analysis. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1004174. [PMID: 36313119 PMCID: PMC9597638 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1004174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
A growing number of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals have been utilized for millennia as anti-fatigue supplements in folk medicine. However, the anti-fatigue mechanism underlying is still far from being clearly explained. The aim of the study is to explore the underlying mechanism of the Maca compound preparation (MCP), a prescription for management of exercise-induced fatigue. In this study, mice weight-loaded swimming test was used to evaluate the anti-fatigue effect of MCP. MCP significantly improved the forelimb grip strength and Rota-rod test in behavioral tests via regulating energy metabolism. 16S rDNA sequencing results showed MCP can regulate the intestinal flora at the genus level by increasing several beneficial bacteria (i.e., Lactobacillus, Akkermansia and etc.), and decreasing the harmful bacteria (i.e., Candidatus_Planktophila and Candidatus_Arthromitus), where notable high relevance was observed between the fatigue-related biomarkers and fecal microbiota. The results of microbial function analysis suggested that MCP might improve exercise-induced fatigue by enhancing energy metabolism, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and metabolism of terpenoids and polyketides and breakdown of amino acid metabolism. In addition, and H2O2-induced oxidative stress model on C2C12 cells was employed to further validate the regulation of MCP on energy metabolisms. MCP pre-treatment significantly reduced intracellular ROS accumulation, and increased glycogen content, ATP generation capacity and mitochondrial membrane potential of skeletal muscle cells, as well as conferred anti-cell necrosis ability. In conclusion, MCP plays a key role in regulating fatigue occurrence in exercising and gut microbiota balance, which may be of particular importance in the case of manual workers or sub-healthy populations.
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- Hongkang Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China,*Correspondence: He Qian, amtf168168126.com
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- Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, China,Peng Du,
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Xu W, Liu X, Qu W, Wang X, Su H, Li W, Cheng Y. Exosomes derived from fibrinogen-like protein 1-overexpressing bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates rheumatoid arthritis. Bioengineered 2022; 13:14545-14561. [PMID: 36694465 PMCID: PMC9995129 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2090379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a most common chronic joint disease belonging to inflammatory autoimmune disease. The aim of this study was to determine the role and mechanism of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs)-derived exosomes and fibrinogen-like protein 1 (FGL1) overexpression exosomes shuttled by BMSCs (FGL1-Exos) on RA. All of the exosomes were visualized by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and the characteristic proteins were detected by western blot. To investigate the therapeutic effect of FGL1-Exos, RA-FLSs were activated by TNF-α and RA rat model was established by collagen incomplete Freund's adjuvant. Cell viability, apoptosis, inflammation factors, and protein levels were detected by CCK-8, flow cytometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and western blot, respectively. Hematoxylin and eosin and safranin O staining were used to detect the histopathology changes. Cell apoptosis and FGL1 expression in knee joint were detected by immunofluorescence. The results showed that FGL1-Exos could inhibit the cell viability meanwhile increase the cell apoptosis in RA-FLSs. Meanwhile, FGL1-Exos could effectively suppress the inflammation score, joint destruction, and inflammatory response in RA rat model. FGL1-Exos directly inhibited cell apoptosis of RA-FLSs and RA rat model by suppressing the inflammatory cytokines, specific rheumatoid markers, immunological markers meanwhile meditating the NF-κB pathway. Our results indicate that FGL1 was a therapeutic potential target in RA therapy.
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- Wenqiang Xu
- Department of Orthopaedics, the Affiliated Laishan Branch of Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopaedics, the Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, YanTaiShan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopaedics, the Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopaedics, the Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, YanTaiShan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, YanTaiShan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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