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Gao R, Li W, Xu J, Guo J, Wang R, Zhang S, Zheng X, Wang J. Characteristics of Subtype and Molecular Transmission Networks among Newly Diagnosed HIV-1 Infections in Patients Residing in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China, from 2021 to 2023. Viruses 2024; 16:1174. [PMID: 39066336 PMCID: PMC11281631 DOI: 10.3390/v16071174] [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: 06/22/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The HIV-1 pandemic, spanning four decades, presents a significant challenge to global public health. This study aimed to understand the molecular transmission characteristics of newly reported HIV infections in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, to analyze the characteristics of subtypes and the risk factors of the transmission network, providing a scientific basis for precise prevention and intervention measures. A total of 720 samples were collected from newly diagnosed HIV-1 patients residing in Taiyuan between 2021 and 2023. Sequencing of partial genes of the HIV-1 pol gene resulted in multiple sequence acquisitions and was conducted to analyze their subtypes and molecular transmission networks. Out of the samples, 584 pol sequences were obtained, revealing 17 HIV-1 subtypes, with CRF07_BC (48.29%), CRF01_AE (31.34%), and CRF79_0107 (7.19%) being the dominant subtypes. Using a genetic distance threshold of 1.5%, 49 molecular transmission clusters were generated from the 313 pol gene sequences. Univariate analysis showed significant differences in the HIV transmission molecular network in terms of HIV subtype and household registration (p < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that CRF79_0107 subtype and its migrants were associated with higher proportions of sequences in the HIV transmission network. These findings provide a scientific foundation for the development of localized HIV-specific intervention strategies.
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- Ruihong Gao
- Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, 56 Xinjian South Road, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China;
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, 56 Xinjian South Road, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, 56 Xinjian South Road, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China;
- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, 56 Xinjian South Road, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, 56 Xinjian South Road, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
- Taiyuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 22, Huazhang West Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan 030012, Shanxi, China; (J.X.); (J.G.); (R.W.); (S.Z.); (X.Z.)
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Hezam K, Fu E, Zhang J, Li Z. Therapeutic trends of priming mesenchymal stem cells: A bibliometric analysis. Biochem Biophys Rep 2024; 38:101708. [PMID: 38623536 PMCID: PMC11016583 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2024.101708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have gained substantial attention in regenerative medicine due to their multilineage differentiation potential and immunomodulatory capabilities. MSCs have demonstrated therapeutic promise in numerous preclinical and clinical studies across a variety of diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions. Recently, priming MSCs has emerged as a novel strategy to enhance their therapeutic efficacy by preconditioning them for optimal survival and function in challenging in vivo environments. This study presented a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research activity in the field of priming mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from 2003 to 2023. Utilizing a dataset of 585 documents, we explored research trends, leading authors and countries, productive journals, and frequently used keywords. We also explored priming strategies to augment the therapeutic efficacy of MSCs. Our findings show increasing research productivity with a peak in 2019, identified the United States as the leading contributor, and highlighted WANG JA as the most prolific author. The most published journal was Stem Cell Research & Therapy. Keyword analysis revealed core research areas emerging hotspots, while coword and cited sources visualizations elucidated the conceptual framework and key information sources. Further studies are crucial to advance the translation of primed MSCs from bench to bedside, potentially revolutionizing the landscape of regenerative medicine.
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- Kamal Hezam
- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medical Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300121, China
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin, 300052, China
- National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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Kacmaz KS, Kaçmaz C. Bibliometric Analysis of Research in Pediatrics Related to Virtual and Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review. Curr Pediatr Rev 2024; 20:178-187. [PMID: 36786143 DOI: 10.2174/1573396319666230214103103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The amount of research exploring the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies in health care has exploded. This has resulted in a massive body of work, making it difficult to obtain all of the research. The objective of this study was to map out and put together the scientific output of research and global trends in virtual and AR in pediatrics. METHODS Publications were collected from the Web of Science (WoS) database. The R tool was used to categorize and evaluate the research outputs, as well as the most productive and influential countries, journals, institutions, authors, articles, subject areas, and the latest research themes. The most utilized and co-occurring keywords were also examined. Texts, tables, and images were used to assess and describe the retrieval of findings. RESULTS The research was based on information from 7423 publications. The strongest growth in publications occurred in 2020. The most productive and influential country was the USA. The journal was Pediatrics, the author was G Riva, and the institution was the University of Washington. The most frequently occurring keywords were simulation, rehabilitation, and stroke. The main research themes were therapy, surgical education, and rehabilitation. Pain, stroke, anxiety, depression, fear, dementia, and neurodegenerative illnesses were all common medical issues investigated. CONCLUSION VR studies have mainly focused on surgical education or procedures, simulation technologies, and neurological conditions. Neurological conditions are linked to balance, gait, and rehabilitation, reflecting the prevalence of these disease groups. This article provides a thorough overview of VR and AR studies in the healthcare field. This work will allow academics, policymakers, and practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of VR and AR studies in the healthcare field and its potential practical implications. Future VR and AR research should focus on bridging the gap between VR and AR healthcare research and clinical applications. Emerging trends in related fields, such as navigation, rehabilitation, stroke, dementia, and VR exposure therapy, should be given special attention.
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- Kevser Sevik Kacmaz
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Izmir Katip Celebi University, TR-35340, Cigli- Izmir, Turkey
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- Youth Vocational School / Child Care And Youth Services, TR-12000, Merkez- Bingöl, Turkey
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Rashid A, Kang L, Yi F, Mir F, Getaneh Y, Shao Y, Abidi SH. Characterization of HIV-1 CRF02_AG/A3/G unique recombinant forms identified among children in Larkana, Pakistan. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1284815. [PMID: 37965253 PMCID: PMC10642767 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1284815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Co-circulation of different human immunodeficiency virus type 1 HIV-1 subtypes among infected populations can lead to the generation of new recombinants. In Pakistan, subtype A1 and CRF02_AG are the dominant strains circulating among key populations. The high prevalence of new HIV infections among the key populations highlights the possibility of recombination between the dominant strains, which can lead to the generation of new recombinants. Here, we identified a recombinant cluster composed of CRF02_AG, sub-subtype A3, and subtype G among HIV-infected children in Larkana. For the study, 10 retrospectively collected samples, with recombination signals in the pol gene, were used to perform a near full-length genome NFLG sequencing. Of the 10 samples, NFLG was successfully sequenced from seven samples. Phylogenetic analysis of the seven NFLGs showed that all recombinants formed a distinct monophyletic cluster and were distinct from known HIV-1 circulating recombinant forms CRFs. Recombination analyses showed that all seven NFLGs shared a similar recombinant structure consisting of CRF02_AG, sub-subtype A3, and subtype G, with a sub-subtype A3 fragment inserted into pol and vif regions spanning from (HXB2: 4218-5518), and a subtype G fragment inserted into vpu, rev, tat and env regions spanning from (HXB2: 5957-8250) of the CRF02_AG backbone. The identification of unique recombinant forms may indicate the presence and transmission of several co-circulating lineages in Larkana, giving rise to newer CRFs. This study also highlights the importance of continuous molecular surveillance to fully understand HIV-1 genetic diversity in Pakistan, particularly in Larkana, which is the epicenter of HIV outbreaks.
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- Abdur Rashid
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
- Changping Laboratory, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Recombinant characteristics of three novel HIV-1 second-generation recombinant forms composed of CRF01_AE and CRF07_BC isolated in Hebei province, China. Arch Virol 2023; 168:111. [PMID: 36917296 PMCID: PMC10012288 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-023-05738-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) is a fast-evolving, genetically diverse virus. The HIV-1 evolution rate is also significantly influenced by the frequency of HIV-1 spread in a population. Transmission via homosexual contact has become the predominant transmission route, leading to an increase in the HIV-1 epidemic in Hebei province, China. In this study, we report three novel HIV-1 CRF01_AE/CRF07_BC recombinant forms isolated from three men who have sex with men (MSM) in the cities of Shijiazhuang (20747) and Langfang (20809 and 20820). Phylogenetic analysis based on HIV-1 near-full-length genome (NFLG) sequences indicated that the three novel recombinant forms formed a distinct monophyletic branch that was separate from all known HIV-1 subtypes and circulating recombinant forms (CRFs). Breakpoint analysis showed that the three NFLGs displayed different recombinant patterns. NFLGs 20747 and 20809 had a recombinant pattern with subtype CRF01_AE gene fragments inserted into a CRF07_BC backbone, spanning from the gag to env gene regions, whereas NFLG 20820 had a recombinant pattern with subtype CRF07_BC gene fragments inserted into a CRF01_AE backbone. Subregion phylogenetic analysis confirmed that these three NFLGs comprised CRF01_AE and CRF07_BC. Our findings confirm the emergence of novel recombinant forms and highlight the need for continuous monitoring of the diversity of HIV-1 among sexually active populations, especially MSM, to better control the HIV-1 epidemic.
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Abdullah, Din M, Waris A, Khan M, Ali S, Muhammad R, Salman M. The contemporary immunoassays for HIV diagnosis: a concise overview. ASIAN BIOMED 2023; 17:3-12. [PMID: 37551202 PMCID: PMC10405330 DOI: 10.2478/abm-2023-0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Recent advances in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnostics have improved the management of disease progression significantly, which have also boosted the efficacy of antiviral therapies. The detection of HIV at the earliest is very important. A highly recognized and effective virological biomarker for acute HIV infections is p24 antigen. This brief overview is based on advances of HIV diagnosis while focusing on the latest HIV testing technologies including HIV-specific antigens detecting assays of both anti-HIV antibodies and p24 antigen. In addition to other emerging molecular diagnostics for acute HIV infection, the utilization of p24 antigen has been summarized. Moreover, it has been explained how these immunoassays have reduced the window period for detection of HIV in the acute stage of infection.
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- Abdullah
- Department of Health and Biological Sciences, Abasyn University Peshawar, Peshawar25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Shezhen518057, Hong Kong SAR
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- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Buner, Buner19281, Pakistan
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- Department of Health and Biological Sciences, Abasyn University Peshawar, Peshawar25000, Pakistan
- Department of Zoology, Government Degree College Lakarai, Mohmand24651, Pakistan
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- Department of Health and Biological Sciences, Abasyn University Peshawar, Peshawar25000, Pakistan
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, Thailand
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Lu X, Ma L, Yan L, Liu M, Wang Y, An N, Li Q. Three Novel CRF01_AE/CRF07_BC Recombinant Forms of HIV-1 Identified in Shijiazhuang City, China. Curr HIV Res 2023; 21:232-239. [PMID: 37936464 DOI: 10.2174/011570162x266371231028192233] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hebei, a province with a low Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence, is also a region with the most abundant HIV-1 genetic diversity. HIV-1 recombinant forms have been the key factor influencing the effectiveness of HIV-1 control and therapy. OBJECTIVES We aimed to study inter-subtype recombinant structures of new HIV-1-second generation recombinant forms. METHODS Monitoring the HIV-1 subtype by phylogenetic and recombinant breakpoint analyses are the two most frequent methods among men who have sex with men (MSM). Here, three near full-length genomes (NFLGs) were obtained from HIV-1 seropositive MSM in Shijiazhuang City, China, who have never received antiretroviral therapy in 2021. RESULTS Phylogenetic analysis indicated that three NFLGs were novel inter-subtype recombinant forms between CRF07_BC and CRF01_AE. For the NFLG 21S009, four CRF07_BC gene fragments were inserted into the pol, vif-vpr, vpu-env, and nef-3` LTR gene regions within a CRF01_ AE backbone, respectively. For the NFLG 21S095, four breakpoints were identified in HIV-1 pol and vpu regions. The NFLG 21S370 contained four gene recombinant breakpoints within HIV-1 pol and vpu-env gene regions. Of these three NFLGs, the NFLG 21S009 contained the most breakpoints, distributed in the pol, vif, vpr, vpu, env, and nef regions, respectively. In the gag-pol regions, three NFLGs had only one CRF07_BC gene fragment inserted into gene points between 4250 and 4792. CONCLUSION Our findings provide strong evidence that the surveillance of novel recombinant forms is necessary for the increase in better control of HIV.
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- Xinli Lu
- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of HIV and AIDS, Hebei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Negi G, Sharma A, Dey M, Dhanawat G, Parveen N. Membrane attachment and fusion of HIV-1, influenza A, and SARS-CoV-2: resolving the mechanisms with biophysical methods. Biophys Rev 2022; 14:1109-1140. [PMID: 36249860 PMCID: PMC9552142 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-022-00999-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Attachment to and fusion with cell membranes are two major steps in the replication cycle of many human viruses. We focus on these steps for three enveloped viruses, i.e., HIV-1, IAVs, and SARS-CoV-2. Viral spike proteins drive the membrane attachment and fusion of these viruses. Dynamic interactions between the spike proteins and membrane receptors trigger their specific attachment to the plasma membrane of host cells. A single virion on cell membranes can engage in binding with multiple receptors of the same or different types. Such dynamic and multivalent binding of these viruses result in an optimal attachment strength which in turn leads to their cellular entry and membrane fusion. The latter process is driven by conformational changes of the spike proteins which are also class I fusion proteins, providing the energetics of membrane tethering, bending, and fusion. These viruses exploit cellular and membrane factors in regulating the conformation changes and membrane processes. Herein, we describe the major structural and functional features of spike proteins of the enveloped viruses including highlights on their structural dynamics. The review delves into some of the case studies in the literature discussing the findings on multivalent binding, membrane hemifusion, and fusion of these viruses. The focus is on applications of biophysical tools with an emphasis on single-particle methods for evaluating mechanisms of these processes at the molecular and cellular levels.
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- Geetanjali Negi
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
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Alkhayyat S, Khan M, Ahmad T, Haroon, Tariq H, Baig M. A bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited papers and research trends in breast cancer related BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30576. [PMID: 36197199 PMCID: PMC9509046 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This study aimed to identify, characterize, and map the important attributes of the top 100 most cited papers on BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The scientific literature on BRCA1 and BRCA2 was searched in the Web of Science Core Collection database using the keywords "BRCA1" OR "BRCA2" (Title). The top 100 most cited papers were selected based on citations. The obtained data were exported into HistCiteTM, RStudio, and VOSviewer software for prerequisite analysis. The top 100 most cited papers on BRCA1 and BRCA2 were authored by 932 authors from 24 countries and published in 27 journals. These papers were cited 79,713 times, ranging from 441 to 4671 citations. The highly cited paper was cited 4671 times and published in Science (1994). The leading author, journal, publication year, institution, and country were Easton DF (n = 16), Nature Genetics (n = 11), 2002 (n = 11), University of Pennsylvania (n = 17), and the USA (n = 76), respectively. The results show that all the top 100 papers were produced in developed countries. The collaboration index among the authors was 9.49. The most frequently appeared keywords were ovarian-cancer, breast-cancer, mutations, gene, and familial breast. In recent times, the trend topics were patients, mutations, carriers, ovarian, and risk.
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- Shadi Alkhayyat
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Tauseef Ahmad, Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China (e-mail: /)
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xian, China
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- Department of Zoology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Fan Q, Zhang J, Luo M, Feng Y, Ge R, Yan Y, Zhong P, Ding X, Xia Y, Guo Z, Pan X, Chai C. Molecular Genetics and Epidemiological Characteristics of HIV-1 Epidemic Strains in Various Sexual Risk Behaviour Groups in Developed Eastern China, 2017-2020. Emerg Microbes Infect 2022; 11:2326-2339. [PMID: 36032035 PMCID: PMC9542350 DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2022.2119167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Qin Fan
- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of AIDS/TB Prevention and Control, Jiaxing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing 314050, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of AIDS/TB Prevention and Control, Jiaxing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing 314050, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of AIDS and STD, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 200051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of HIV/AIDS and STDs Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, People’s Republic of China
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Dravid A, Morkar D, Prasad D, Ramapuram JT, Patel KV, Naik KS, Bhrusundi M, Kulkarni M, Hegde S, Anuradha S, Nageswaramma S, Madan S, Jayaprakash T, Kulkarni V. A Phase IV Study on Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Treatment Naïve Adult Indian Patients Living with HIV-1. Pragmat Obs Res 2022; 13:75-84. [PMID: 35975180 PMCID: PMC9375976 DOI: 10.2147/por.s361907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose WHO recommends dolutegravir (DTG) based regimens as first-line treatment for HIV-1 infection. However, few studies have been conducted in Indian population. Hence, our study evaluated the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of DTG 50 mg with Tenofovir and Lamivudine (300/300mg) fixed dose combination in treatment naïve adult Indian patients. Methods This was an open label, multicenter, prospective, interventional, phase IV study conducted across 14 sites between February 2019 and July 2020. 24 weeks was the treatment duration for each subject. The primary end point was to assess the incidence of adverse events (AEs) and secondary end points were to assess the proportion of patients achieving plasma HIV-1 RNA levels <50 copies/mL at week 24 and change in CD4+ cell count from the baseline. Safety analysis was conducted using Safety Analysis Set and efficacy analysis was carried out using Full Analysis Set and Per protocol set. Results A total of 288 patients were screened; 250 were enrolled; and 229 completed the study. 389 AEs were reported from 58% of patients. Of these, 61 were related to study treatment. One event of decreased creatinine clearance led to study discontinuation. One serious event of pyrexia was reported, which was unrelated to the study drug. The most common AEs were headache (18%), pyrexia (14%), vomiting (6.4%) and upper respiratory tract infections (6%). No deaths were reported. At week 24, 86.8% of the patients achieved plasma HIV-1 RNA levels <50 copies/mL and the mean CD4 cell count increased from 350.2 (SD, 239.73) at baseline to 494.6 (SD, 261.40) with an average increase of 143.2 (SD, 226.14) cells. Conclusion This study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of DTG based regimen in treatment naïve HIV-1 patients in Indian population and support use of DTG as first-line treatment regimen.
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- Ameet Dravid
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Research, Poona Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, KLE's Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of General Medicine, People Tree Hospital 2, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and RIMS Government General Hospital, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medicine, Lata Mangeshkar Multi Specialty Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Sahyadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Global Clinical Operations, Viatris, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Clinical Research, Care Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Dermatology, LMMF's Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Ahmad T. Mapping of global research on familial Mediterranean fever: a SCI-Expanded-based bibliometric analysis. Rheumatol Int 2022; 42:2231-2239. [PMID: 35920892 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05179-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a disease of the innate immune system. The disease is prevalent in the Mediterranean region. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the published literature on FMF indexed in the SCI-Expanded is lacking. OBJECTIVE To review the global research trend, developments, leading authors, journals, institutions, and countries, and visualization mapping of the published scientific literature on FMF. METHODS The data were obtained from SCI-Expanded of the WoSCC database. The obtained data were analyzed using Bibliometrix: An R-tool and an online Bibliometric tool. P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In this study, a total of 1665 publications (research article, 92% and review, 8%) on FMF were analyzed and characterized. These publications were authored by 5630 authors, and published in 465 journals. The scientific production in FMF research has been increasing over time (p < 0.0001), with scientific annual growth of 3.96%. The most frequent year of publications was 2021 (n = 98), while the most attractive and published journal in FMF research was Rheumatology International (n = 116). The leading institution was Hacettepe University. The top ranked and most cited country in FMF research was Turkey. In total, the authors' collaboration index was 3.47. CONCLUSION Generally, FMF scientific research production has increased over the last two decades. The most studied research areas in FMF were rheumatology, general internal medicine and genetics heredity. The most studied recent trend topics in FMF research were validity, reliability, endothelial dysfunction, management, and recommendations. Moreover, regional collaboration between less active countries should be extended in order to expand FMF-related research and thus prevent and control the disease in the near future.
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- Tauseef Ahmad
- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Al-Omari B, Ahmad T, Al-Rifai RH. SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Trend during the First Two Years of the Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: A PRISMA-Compliant Bibliometric Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137753. [PMID: 35805413 PMCID: PMC9266175 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Scientific research is an integral part of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. This bibliometric analysis describes the COVID-19 research productivity of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-affiliated researchers during the first two years of the pandemic, 2020 to 2022. The Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database was utilized to retrieve publications related to COVID-19 published by UAE-affiliated researcher(s). A total of 1008 publications met the inclusion criteria and were included in this bibliometric analysis. The most studied broad topics were general internal medicine (11.9%), public environmental occupational health (7.8%), pharmacology/pharmacy (6.3%), multidisciplinary sciences (5%), and infectious diseases (3.4%). About 67% were primary research articles, 16% were reviews, and the remaining were editorials letters (11.5%), meeting abstracts/proceedings papers (5%), and document corrections (0.4%). The University of Sharjah was the leading UAE-affiliated organization achieving 26.3% of the publications and funding 1.8% of the total 1008 published research. This study features the research trends in COVID-19 research affiliated with the UAE and shows the future directions. There was an observable nationally and international collaboration of the UAE-affiliated authors, particularly with researchers from the USA and England. This study highlights the need for in-depth systematic reviews addressing the specific COVID-19 research-related questions and studied populations.
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- Basem Al-Omari
- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates;
- KU Research and Data Intelligence Support Center (RDISC), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
- COVID-19 Research Epidemiology Sub-Committee of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 5674, United Arab Emirates
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; or
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- COVID-19 Research Epidemiology Sub-Committee of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 5674, United Arab Emirates
- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirate University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Dai Z, Xu S, Wu X, Hu R, Li H, He H, Hu J, Liao X. Knowledge Mapping of Multicriteria Decision Analysis in Healthcare: A Bibliometric Analysis. Front Public Health 2022; 10:895552. [PMID: 35757629 PMCID: PMC9218106 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.895552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective Multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) is a useful tool in complex decision-making situations, and has been used in medical fields to evaluate treatment options and drug selection. This study aims to provide valuable insights into MCDA in healthcare through examining the research focus of existing studies, major fields, major applications, most productive authors and countries, and most common journals in the domain. Methods A bibliometric analysis was conducted on the publication related to MCDA in healthcare from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database on 14 July 2021. Three bibliometric software (VOSviewer, R-bibliometrix, and CiteSpace) were used to conduct the analysis including years, countries, institutes, authors, journals, co-citation references, and keywords. Results A total of 410 publications were identified with an average yearly growth rate of 32% (1999-2021), from 196 academic journals with 23,637 co-citation references by 871 institutions from 70 countries/regions. The United States was the most productive country (n = 80). Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (n = 16), Université de Montréal (n = 13), and Syreon Research Institute (n = 12) were the top productive institutions. A A Zaidan, Mireille Goetghebeur and Zoltan Kalo were the biggest nodes in every cluster of authors' networks. The top journals in terms of the number of articles (n = 17) and citations (n = 1,673) were Value in Health and Journal of Medical Systems, respectively. The extant literature has focused on four aspects, including the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), decision-making, health technology assessment, and healthcare waste management. COVID-19 and fuzzy TOPSIS received careful attention from MCDA applications recently. MCDA in big data, telemedicine, TOPSIS, and fuzzy AHP is well-developed and an important theme, which may be the trend in future research. Conclusion This study uncovers a holistic picture of the performance of MCDA-related literature published in healthcare. MCDA has a broad application on different topics and would be helpful for practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers working in healthcare to advance the wheel of medical complex decision-making. It can be argued that the door is still open for improving the role of MCDA in healthcare, whether in its methodology (e.g., fuzzy TOPSIS) or application (e.g., telemedicine).
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- Zeqi Dai
- Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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