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Ge Y, Jia B, Zhang P, Chen B, Liu L, Shi Y, Huang S, Liu X, Wang R, Xie Y, Li Z, Dong J. TBX15 facilitates malignant progression of glioma by transcriptional activation of TXDNC5. iScience 2024; 27:108950. [PMID: 38327797 PMCID: PMC10847739 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
Abstract
T-box transcription factor 15 (TBX15) plays important role in various cancers; however, its expression and role in glioma is still unclear. In this study, our findings indicated that TBX15 was increased in gliomas compared to normal brain tissues, and high levels of TBX15 were related to poor survival. Furthermore, TBX15 silencing in glioma cells not only inhibited their proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro, but also weakened their ability to recruit macrophages and polarize the latter to the M2 subtype. Mechanism study indicated that thioredoxin domain containing 5 (TXNDC5) lies downstream of TBX15. Furthermore, rescue assays verified that the role of TBX15 in glioma cells is dependent on TXNDC5. Moreover, sh-TBX15 loaded into DNA origami nanocarrier suppressed the malignant phenotype of glioma in vitro and in vivo. Taken together, the TBX15/TXNDC5 axis is involved in the genesis and progression of glioma, and is a potential therapeutic target.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yuyuan Ge
- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, People’s Hospital of Rugao, Nantong 226500, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rugao Clinical College, Jiangsu Health Vocational College, Nantong 226500, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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Deng L, Wang J, Song J, Wu Q, Gong Z, Song J, Hou L. Long noncoding RNA SNHG1 promotes breast cancer progression by regulating the miR-641/RRS1 axis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3265. [PMID: 38331968 PMCID: PMC10853250 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52953-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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An increasing number of studies have indicated the crucial involvement of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the onset and progression of malignancies. However, a complete understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying the effect of abnormally expressed lncRNAs on breast cancer (BC) remains elusive. This study aimed to elucidate the influence of the lncRNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 1 (SNHG1) on BC progression and its underlying mechanism. Our findings revealed a conspicuous up-regulation of SNHG1 in both BC tissues and cells. The downregulation of SNHG1 was observed to inhibit BC cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) processes, while simultaneously promoting apoptosis. Furthermore, dual-luciferase reporter gene and RNA pull-down assays established that SNHG1 targeted miR-641 expression, while miR-641 targeted RRS1. Rescue studies demonstrated that in vitro SNHG1 silencing could be reversed by the miR-641 inhibitor, as well as by RRS1 upregulation. Moreover, in vivo downregulation of SNHG1 was found to inhibit BC growth. Through the inhibition of the miR-641 level, SNHG1 elevated the level of the downstream target RRS1, thereby fostering BC growth, migration, and invasion while inhibiting apoptosis. These findings suggest that SNHG1 may represent a potential therapeutic target for BC treatment.
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- Lin Deng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Wanzhou District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, 404100, China
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- WeiFang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shandong province, 261000, China
- Weifang Medical University Pediatrics Research Institute, Shandong province, 261000, China
- Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences-Weifang Children's Neurological Diseases and Innovation Transformation Joint Research Center, Shandong province, 261000, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- Department of Laboratory, The Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Kyrgiafini MA, Giannoulis T, Chatziparasidou A, Christoforidis N, Mamuris Z. Unveiling the Genetic Complexity of Teratozoospermia: Integrated Genomic Analysis Reveals Novel Insights into lncRNAs' Role in Male Infertility. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15002. [PMID: 37834450 PMCID: PMC10573971 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241915002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Male infertility is a global health issue, affecting over 20 million men worldwide. Genetic factors are crucial in various male infertility forms, including teratozoospermia. Nonetheless, the genetic causes of male infertility remain largely unexplored. In this study, we employed whole-genome sequencing and RNA expression analysis to detect differentially expressed (DE) long-noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in teratozoospermia, along with mutations that are exclusive to teratozoospermic individuals within these DE lncRNAs regions. Bioinformatic tools were used to assess variants' impact on lncRNA structure, function, and lncRNA-miRNA interactions. Our analysis identified 1166 unique mutations in teratozoospermic men within DE lncRNAs, distinguishing them from normozoospermic men. Among these, 64 variants in 23 lncRNAs showed potential regulatory roles, 7 variants affected 4 lncRNA structures, while 37 variants in 17 lncRNAs caused miRNA target loss or gain. Pathway Enrichment and Gene Ontology analyses of the genes targeted by the affected miRNAs revealed dysregulated pathways in teratozoospermia and a link between male infertility and cancer. This study lists novel variants and lncRNAs associated for the first time with teratozoospermia. These findings pave the way for future studies aiming to enhance diagnosis and therapy in the field of male infertility.
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- Maria-Anna Kyrgiafini
- Laboratory of Genetics, Comparative and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Bioinformatics, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41336 Larissa, Greece
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- Embryolab IVF Unit, St. 173-175 Ethnikis Antistaseos, Kalamaria, 55134 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Comparative and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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Li H, Jin X, Lai M, Li Y, Li R, Yang H, Yang B. Knockdown of circ_CLIP2 regulates the proliferation, metastasis and apoptosis of glioma cells through miR-641/EPHA3/STAT3 axis. J Neurogenet 2023; 37:93-102. [PMID: 37129498 DOI: 10.1080/01677063.2023.2199067] [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: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A great amount of reaches have confirmed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are novel regulators in glioma progression. Here, our work aimed to probe the specific role of circ_CLIP2 in glioma. The mRNA and protein expressions were analyzed by qRT-PCR and western blot, respectively. Cell viability, migration, invasion and apoptosis were examined by MTT assay, tranwell and flow cytometry assays, respectively. Moreover, the binding relationships between circ_CLIP2, microRNA (miR)-641 and erythropoietin-producing human hepatocellular (Eph)A3 were verified by dual luciferase reporter gene assay and/or RIP assay. The following data showed that circ_CLIP2 and EPHA3 were markedly increased in glioma tissues and cells, while miR-647 was downregulated. Gain- and loss-of-function experiments discovered that circ_CLIP2 knockdown remarkably inhibited cell proliferation, migration and invasion and promoted cell apoptosis of glioma cells, while these effects of circ_CLIP2 knockdown were abolished by miR-641 inhibition. Circ_CLIP2 was proved as a sponge of miR-641 to competitively upregulate EPHA3 expression. In addition, EPHA3 overexpression could abolish the inhibitory effects of miR-641 overexpression on the malignant behaviors of glioma cells by activating the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3). These findings elucidated that circ_CLIP2 knockdown suppressed glioma development by regulation of the miR-641/EP HA3/STAT3 axis, which provided a novel mechanism for understanding the pathogenesis of glioma.
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- Huibing Li
- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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Kyrgiafini MA, Sarafidou T, Mamuris Z. The Role of Long Noncoding RNAs on Male Infertility: A Systematic Review and In Silico Analysis. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11101510. [PMID: 36290414 PMCID: PMC9598197 DOI: 10.3390/biology11101510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Male infertility is a complex disorder affecting many couples worldwide. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate important cellular processes; however, a comprehensive understanding of their role in male infertility is limited. This systematic review investigates the differential expressions of lncRNAs in male infertility or variations in lncRNA regions associated with it. The PRISMA guidelines were used to search Pubmed and Web of Science (1 June 2022). Inclusion criteria were human participants, patients diagnosed with male infertility, and English language speakers. We also performed an in silico analysis investigating lncRNAs that are reported in many subtypes of male infertility. A total of 625 articles were found, and after the screening and eligibility stages, 20 studies were included in the final sample. Many lncRNAs are deregulated in male infertility, and interactions between lncRNAs and miRNAs play an important role. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the impact of variants found in lncRNA regions. Furthermore, eight lncRNAs were identified as differentially expressed in many subtypes of male infertility. After in silico analysis, gene ontology (GO) and KEGG enrichment analysis of the genes targeted by them revealed their association with bladder and prostate cancer. However, pathways involved in general in tumorigenesis and cancer development of all types, such as p53 pathways, apoptosis, and cell death, were also enriched, indicating a link between cancer and male infertility. This evidence, however, is preliminary. Future research is needed to explore the exact mechanism of action of the identified lncRNAs and investigate the association between male infertility and cancer.
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Construction and Verification of a Novel Pyroptosis-Related lncRNA Signature Associated with Immune Landscape in Gliomas. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:7043431. [PMID: 36281290 PMCID: PMC9587675 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7043431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Gliomas are the most common tumor in the central nervous system with limited prognostic markers making it difficult to research progression. Induction of cellular immunogenic death is a promising treatment for glioma. Pyroptosis is one of the recently discovered programmed immuogenic cell death modes which remains unclear in glioma. We obtained glioma datasets from the CGGA and TCGA websites. Pearson correlation analysis was used to find pyroptosis-related lncRNAs. Subsequently, the univariate, LASSO, and multivariate Cox regression were applied to construct a prognostic signature based on pyroptosis-related lncRNAs. Kaplan-Meier plots, ROC curves, and PCA were utilized for testing the prognostic performance of the signature. We conducted the univariate and multivariate Cox regressions to ascertain if the signature worked as an independent factor for predicting overall survival (OS) for individuals with glioma from other characteristics. For evaluating the immune landscape differences between the subgroups, ESTIMATE, CIBERTSORT, and ssGSEA were adopted. Additionally, biological functions and pathways of DEGs were identified by KEGG and GO. We also screened potential drugs and measured sensitivities of chemotherapeutics between the subgroups by CellMiner and pRRophetic package. Finally, shRNA was conducted to knockdown of COX10-AS1 in U87 cells to determine its relationship with pyroptosis. We successfully created an effective pyroptosis-related lncRNA signature that divided individuals into groups of low- and high-risk, and individuals in the high-risk group were with poor prognosis in comparison to the individuals in the other group. A nomogram including clinical factors and risk scores to predict the OS was built. Furthermore, the two groups appeared to have different immune landscapes; the high-risk group showed greater levels of ESTIMATE scores, immune cell infiltration, and immune checkpoints. Additionally, immune-related pathways and functions were shown to be enriched according to KEGG and GO findings. Knockdown of COX10-AS1 inhibited U87 cell growth, upregulated CASP1 and NLRP3, and released more IL1-β and IL-18 than the negative control. In summary, our study developed an lncRNA signature related to pyroptosis for OS prediction of gliomas and demonstrated its relationship with immune infiltration and drug sensitivity.
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Effect of Nanoparticles of DOX and miR-125b on DNA Damage Repair in Glioma U251 Cells and Underlying Mechanisms. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196201. [PMID: 36234731 PMCID: PMC9573026 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Glioma is the most common primary craniocerebral malignant tumor, arising from the canceration of glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. The quality of life and prognosis of patients with this disease are still poor. Doxorubicin (DOX) is one of the most traditional and economical chemotherapeutic drugs for the treatment of glioma, but its toxic effect on normal cells and the resistance of tumor cells to DOX make the application of DOX in the treatment of glioma gradually less effective. To solve this problem, we co-encapsulated DOX and endogenous tumor suppressor miR-125b into nanoparticles (NPs) by nanoprecipitation methods, and passively targeted them into glioma cells. In vitro experiments show that miR-125b and DOX can be effectively encapsulated into nanoparticles with different ratios, and by targeting YES proto-oncogene 1 (YES1), they can affect the adenosine 5′-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/p53 pathway and induce brain glioma cell apoptosis. They can also affect the DNA damage repair process and inhibit cell proliferation. The obtained data suggest that co-delivery of DOX and miR-125b could achieve synergistic effects on tumor suppression. Nanosystem-based co-delivery of tumor suppressive miRNAs and chemotherapeutic agents may be a promising combined therapeutic strategy for enhanced anti-tumor therapy.
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Tang S, Wang L, Zhang Y, Zhang F. A Biomimetic Platelet-Rich Plasma-Based Interpenetrating Network Printable Hydrogel for Bone Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:887454. [PMID: 35497349 PMCID: PMC9041706 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.887454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Repair of bone defects caused by trauma or diseases is the primary focus of prosthodontics. Hydrogels are among the most promising candidates for bone tissue regeneration due to their unique features such as excellent biocompatibility, similarities to biological tissues, and plasticity. Herein, we developed a type of novel biomimetic interpenetrating polymeric network (IPN) hydrogel by combining methacrylated alginate and 4-arm poly (ethylene glycol)-acrylate (4A-PEGAcr) through photo-crosslinking. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a patient-specific source of autologous growth factors, was incorporated into the hydrogel, and thereafter the hydrogels were biological mineralized by simulated body fluid (SBF). Physical properties of hydrogels were comprehensively characterized. In vitro studies demonstrated that the incorporation of PRP and biomineralization promoted the biocompatibility of hydrogel. Strikingly, the osteogenic bioactivities, including ALP activity, mineralized nodule formation, and expression of osteogenic markers were found substantially enhanced by this biomineralized PRP-hydrogel. Finally, a rabbit model of bone defect was employed to assess in vivo bone regeneration, micro-CT analysis showed that the biomineralized PRP-hydrogels could significantly accelerate bone generation. We believed that this novel biomineralized PRP-incorporated IPN hydrogel could be promising scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration.
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- Shijia Tang
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center of Modem Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Feimin Zhang,
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