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Słomka A, Li G. "It ain't over till the fat lady sings": On the role of protein Z in urolithiasis-A letter regarding Kaneko et al. study. Int J Urol 2024; 31:91. [PMID: 37803495 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Artur Słomka
- Department of Pathophysiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Urology, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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Wan Q, Li S, Hu J. Association of smoking with postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac surgery: A PRISMA-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26179. [PMID: 34115000 PMCID: PMC8202588 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cigarette smoking is an important modifiable risk factor for incident atrial fibrillation. However, the impact of smoking on postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery remains controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to explore the association of smoking with postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac surgery. METHODS We systematically searched 2 computer-based databases (PubMed and EMBASE) up to July 2019 for all relevant studies. A random-effects model was selected to pool the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). In this meta-analysis, the protocol and reporting of the results were based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. RESULTS A total of 36 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Overall, smoking was not associated with an increased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (odds ratio [OR] = 0.89; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.79-1.02). The corresponding results were stable in the subgroup analyses. Specifically, smoking was not associated with an increased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation regardless of the type of cardiac surgery: coronary artery bypass grafting (OR = 0.91; 95% CI 0.77-1.07), valve surgery (OR = 0.15; 95% CI 0.01-1.56), and coronary artery bypass grafting+valve surgery (OR = 0.91; 95% CI 0.70-1.18). CONCLUSIONS Based on currently published studies, smoking was not associated with an increased risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Qin Wan
- Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, Nanchang of Jiangxi
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- Grade 2017, The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, Nanchang of Jiangxi
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Weng R, Liu S, Gu X, Zhong Z. Characterization of the B cell receptor repertoire of patients with acute coronary syndrome. Genes Genomics 2021; 44:19-28. [PMID: 33974240 DOI: 10.1007/s13258-021-01110-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a complex cardiovascular disease whose development involves the dysregulation of adaptive immune responses. Though it has been proven that T cells associate with inflammation in the development of ACS, the function of B cells in disease remains unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to reveal the diversity of the B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire of patients with ACS. METHODS We conducted a pilot study to sequence the immune repertoire of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with ACS, including acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and unstable angina (UA), and quantitatively characterized BCR repertoires by bioinformatics analysis. RESULTS We found that patients with AMI and UA had lower BCR repertoire diversity compared with controls with normal coronary arteries (NCA). Lower percentages of productive unique BCR nt sequences and higher percentages of top 200 unique BCR sequences were identified in AMI and UA patients than NCA controls. Patients had various preferential usage of V and J genes from B cell clones in accordance with the disease severity of coronary arteries. AMI patients had distinct CDR3 amino acids, and their frequency differed among patients with ACS. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that differential BCR signatures represent an imprint of distinct repertoires among ACS patients. This study thereby opens up the prospect of studying disease-relevant B cells to better understand and treat ACS.
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- Ruiqiang Weng
- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Precision Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China.
- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, Meizhou, 514031, People's Republic of China.
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Penna C, Femminò S, Alloatti G, Brizzi MF, Angelone T, Pagliaro P. Extracellular Vesicles in Comorbidities Associated with Ischaemic Heart Disease: Focus on Sex, an Overlooked Factor. J Clin Med 2021; 10:327. [PMID: 33477341 PMCID: PMC7830384 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10020327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EV) are emerging early markers of myocardial damage and key mediators of cardioprotection. Therefore, EV are becoming fascinating tools to prevent cardiovascular disease and feasible weapons to limit ischaemia/reperfusion injury. It is well known that metabolic syndrome negatively affects vascular and endothelial function, thus creating predisposition to ischemic diseases. Additionally, sex is known to significantly impact myocardial injury and cardioprotection. Therefore, actions able to reduce risk factors related to comorbidities in ischaemic diseases are required to prevent maladaptive ventricular remodelling, preserve cardiac function, and prevent the onset of heart failure. This implies that early diagnosis and personalised medicine, also related to sex differences, are mandatory for primary or secondary prevention. Here, we report the contribution of EV as biomarkers and/or therapeutic tools in comorbidities predisposing to cardiac ischaemic disease. Whenever possible, attention is dedicated to data linking EV to sex differences.
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- Claudia Penna
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Regione Gonzole 10, 10043 Orbassano (TO), Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Regione Gonzole 10, 10043 Orbassano (TO), Italy;
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Turin, Italy;
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- Uni-Astiss, Polo Universitario Rita Levi Montalcini, 14100 Asti, Italy;
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso Dogliotti 14, 10126 Turin, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Department of Biology, E. and E.S. (Di.B.E.S.T.), University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Regione Gonzole 10, 10043 Orbassano (TO), Italy;
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Clinical Application of Melatonin in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases: Current Evidence and New Insights into the Cardioprotective and Cardiotherapeutic Properties. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2020; 36:131-155. [PMID: 32926271 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-020-07052-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of mortality and disability, tending to happen in younger individuals in developed countries. Despite improvements in medical treatments, the therapy and long-term prognosis of CVDs such as myocardial ischemia-reperfusion, atherosclerosis, heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and other CVDs threatening human life are not satisfactory enough. Therefore, many researchers are attempting to identify novel potential therapeutic methods for the treatment of CVDs. Melatonin is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent with a wide range of therapeutic properties. Recently, several investigations have been carried out to evaluate its effectiveness and efficiency in CVDs therapy, focusing on mechanistic pathways. Herein, this review aims to summarize current findings of melatonin treatment for CVDs.
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Potential Beneficial Effects of Vitamin D in Coronary Artery Disease. Nutrients 2019; 12:nu12010099. [PMID: 31905893 PMCID: PMC7019525 DOI: 10.3390/nu12010099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in bone homeostasis and calcium metabolism. However, recent research has indicated additional beneficial effects of vitamin D on the cardiovascular system. This review aims to elucidate if vitamin D can be used as an add-on treatment in coronary artery disease (CAD). Large-scale epidemiological studies have found a significant inverse association between serum 25(OH)-vitamin D levels and the prevalence of essential hypertension. Likewise, epidemiological data have suggested plasma levels of vitamin D to be inversely correlated to cardiac injury after acute myocardial infarction (MI). Remarkably, in vitro trials have showed that vitamin D can actively suppress the intracellular NF-κB pathway to decrease CAD progression. This is suggested as a mechanistic link to explain how vitamin D may decrease vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. A review of randomized controlled trials with vitamin D supplementation showed ambiguous results. This may partly be explained by heterogeneous study groups. It is suggested that subgroups of diabetic patients may benefit more from vitamin D supplementation. Moreover, some studies have indicated that calcitriol rather than cholecalciferol exerts more potent beneficial effects on atherosclerosis and CAD. Therefore, further studies are required to clarify these assumptions.
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Słomka A, Żekanowska E. Low Protein Z Level: A Thrombophilic Risk Biomarker for Acute Coronary Syndrome. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2019; 35:395-396. [PMID: 30988592 PMCID: PMC6439014 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-018-01073-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Artur Słomka
- Department of Pathophysiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium
Medicum in Bydgoszcz, 9 Skłodowskiej-Curie Str., 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium
Medicum in Bydgoszcz, 9 Skłodowskiej-Curie Str., 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Słomka A, Urban SK, Lukacs-Kornek V, Żekanowska E, Kornek M. Large Extracellular Vesicles: Have We Found the Holy Grail of Inflammation? Front Immunol 2018; 9:2723. [PMID: 30619239 PMCID: PMC6300519 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.02723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The terms microparticles (MPs) and microvesicles (MVs) refer to large extracellular vesicles (EVs) generated from a broad spectrum of cells upon its activation or death by apoptosis. The unique surface antigens of MPs/MVs allow for the identification of their cellular origin as well as its functional characterization. Two basic aspects of MP/MV functions in physiology and pathological conditions are widely considered. Firstly, it has become evident that large EVs have strong procoagulant properties. Secondly, experimental and clinical studies have shown that MPs/MVs play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of inflammation-associated disorders. A cardinal feature of these disorders is an enhanced generation of platelets-, endothelial-, and leukocyte-derived EVs. Nevertheless, anti-inflammatory effects of miscellaneous EV types have also been described, which provided important new insights into the large EV-inflammation axis. Advances in understanding the biology of MPs/MVs have led to the preparation of this review article aimed at discussing the association between large EVs and inflammation, depending on their cellular origin.
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- Artur Słomka
- Department of Pathophysiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Medicine II, Saarland University Medical Center, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Immunology, University Hospital of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology and Rheumatology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Zhong Z, Hou J, Zhang Q, Li B, Li C, Liu Z, Yang M, Zhong W, Zhao P. Differential expression of circulating long non-coding RNAs in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e13066. [PMID: 30572424 PMCID: PMC6320201 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are non-protein coding transcripts regulating various critical physiological and pathological processes, yet limited information is available about lncRNAs expression in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We aimed to identified differentially expressed lncRNAs in blood samples of patients with AMI to assess their diagnostic value. Differential expression of lncRNAs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) was compared by RNA sequencing method and validated by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to evaluate diagnostic accuracy. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses of lncRNA-coexpressed mRNAs were conducted to determine the related biological modules and pathological pathways. RNA sequencing data showed that 58 lncRNAs were differentially expressed between NSTEMI patients and STEMI patients, including 42 upregulated lncRNAs and 16 down-regulated lncRNAs. The ROC curves showed that ENST00000508020.2, LNC_001265, LNC_001526, and LNC_002674 could distinguish AMI patients with preferable sensitivity and specificity. GO enrichment analysis of lncRNA-coexpressed mRNAs indicated that the biological modules were correlated with cell adhesion, calcium ion homeostasis, complement receptor mediated signaling pathway, and immune system process. KEGG pathway analysis indicated that the lncRNAs-co-expressed mRNAs were involved in the regulation of peroxisome proliferators-activated receptors (PPAR) signaling pathway, mTOR signaling pathway, Insulin signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling, and chemokin signaling pathway. Our results are in line with the previous findings, suggesting that differential expression of lncRNAs would be helpful to understand the molecular mechanism of AMI and might be useful biomarkers for noninvasive diagnostic application. Further studies are still needed to verify our findings and hypothesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhixiong Zhong
- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
- Clinical Core Laboratory, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, Meizhou, P.R. China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering
- Center for Precision Medicine
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Meizhou Municipal Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Major Genetic Disorders
- Clinical Core Laboratory, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, Meizhou, P.R. China
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