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Xu YH, Liu YK, Xi Y, Wang Y, Li YM. [Clinical value of the implication of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2024; 104:1242-1246. [PMID: 38637163 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20231026-00907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is a respiratory support technique based on extra-pulmonary gas exchange, which can effectively remove carbon dioxide generated in-vivo, reducing the requirements of respiratory support from mechanical ventilation. With improvements in extracorporeal life support technologies and increasing clinical experience, ECCO2R has potential value in clinical application with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This review article discusses the principles of ECCO2R, its relevant indications for ARDS, clinical evidence, existing issues, and future directions, aiming to provide more references for the application in ARDS.
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- Y H Xu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory and Health, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory and Health, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory and Health, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory and Health, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory and Health, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou 510120, China
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Aggarwal VA, Thakur U, Silva FD, Ray G, Weinschenk C, Gandy M, Xi Y, Chhabra A. Flexed elbow, abducted shoulder, forearm supinated (FABS) reconstruction from three-dimensional elbow MRI: diagnostic performance assessment in biceps head anatomy and pathology. Clin Radiol 2024; 79:e567-e573. [PMID: 38341341 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2023.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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AIM To determine inter-reader analysis and diagnostic performance on digitally reconstructed virtual flexed, abducted, supinated (FABS) imaging from three-dimensional (3D) isotropic elbow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS Six musculoskeletal radiologists independently evaluated elbow MRI images with virtual FABS reconstructions, blinded to clinical findings and final diagnoses. Each radiologist recorded a binary result as to whether the tendon was intact and if both heads were visible, along with a categorical value to the type of tear and extent of retraction in centimetres where applicable. Kappa and interclass correlation (ICC) were reported with 95% confidence intervals. Areas under the receiver operating curve (AUC) were reported. RESULTS FABS reconstructions were obtained successfully in all 48 cases. With respect to tendon intactness, visibility of both heads, and type of tear, the Kappa values were 0.66 (0.53-0.78), 0.24 (0.12-0.37), and 0.55 (0.43-0.66), respectively. For the extent of retraction, the ICC was 0.85 (0.79-0.91) when including the tendons with and without retraction and 0.78 (0.61-0.91) when only including tendons with retraction. For tear versus no tear, AUC values were 0.82 (0.74-0.89) to 0.96 (0.91-1.01). CONCLUSION Digital reconstruction of FABS positioning is feasible and allows good assessment of individual tendon head tears and retraction with high diagnostic performance.
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- V A Aggarwal
- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Lei Y, Guo X, Luo Y, Niu X, Xi Y, Xiao L, He D, Bian Y, Zhang Y, Wang L, Peng X, Wang Z, Chen G. Synovial microenvironment-influenced mast cells promote the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. Nat Commun 2024; 15:113. [PMID: 38168103 PMCID: PMC10761862 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44304-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Mast cells are phenotypically and functionally heterogeneous, and their state is possibly controlled by local microenvironment. Therefore, specific analyses are needed to understand whether mast cells function as powerful participants or dispensable bystanders in specific diseases. Here, we show that degranulation of mast cells in inflammatory synovial tissues of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is induced via MAS-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2), and the expression of MHC class II and costimulatory molecules on mast cells are upregulated. Collagen-induced arthritis mice treated with a combination of anti-IL-17A and cromolyn sodium, a mast cell membrane stabilizer, show significantly reduced clinical severity and decreased bone erosion. The findings of the present study suggest that synovial microenvironment-influenced mast cells contribute to disease progression and may provide a further mast cell-targeting therapy for RA.
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- Yunxuan Lei
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rheumatology, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China.
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Wang H, Yang C, Wang J, Xi Y, Qi J, Hu J, Bai L, Li L, Mustafa A, Liu H. Genome-wide association analysis of neck ring traits in NongHua ma male ducks. Br Poult Sci 2023; 64:670-677. [PMID: 37610317 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2023.2249840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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1. Male NongHua ma ducks have more colourful feathers than females, especially considering that the former have a distinctive neck ring that is different from that of females. This ring development might be influenced by sex selection, the environment, genetics and other elements.2. Genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) was used to locate candidate genes that affect the neck ring formation of male ducks to investigate the genetic basis of this phenomenon.3. In this study, the neck ring area and width of 180 male ducks were assessed at ages 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 d. GWAS was used to identify associated genes. There were 0, 7, 14, 48 and 21 possible candidate genes annotated around the 0, 12, 25, 76 and 40 SNP loci n corresponding regions. A total of 13 candidate genes were identified around 21 SNP sites at the neck ring width of 120 d.4. These significant genes were annotated and GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were performed. All SNPs that exceeded the significance threshold were annotated and preliminarily screened as candidate genes affecting neck ring formation. From analysis of gene function and enriched KEGG pathways, genes such as THSD1, SLC6A4, DGAT2, PRKDC, B3GAT2, ROR1, GRK7, EXTL3, TXNDC12, COL4A2, PRKG1, ACTR3, were considered important candidate marker sites related to the neck ring. This provided a reference starting point for the genetic mechanism underlying duck feather colour.
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- H Wang
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Sichuan Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China, Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Gao W, Lei Y, Guo X, Luo Y, Zhang Z, Xi Y, Wang W, Xia W, Wang Z, Niu X, Chen G, Yue T. Comparison and subsets analysis of peripheral CD4 +T cells in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Mol Immunol 2023; 163:174-180. [PMID: 37812989 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2023.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a disease that transformed from psoriasis (PsO), and its underlying mechanisms are still not fully understood. Overactivation of the immune system is a key factor driving inflammatory diseases. Our goal is to define the unbalanced subsets of peripheral blood CD4 +T cells between PsO and PsA patients. Blood samples from 43 patients (23 PsA and 20 PsO) and 36 healthy donors (HD) were studied. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were separated from blood and underwent fluorescent staining to assess CD4+T cell subsets by flow cytometry. We found that frequencies of various CD4+T cells including Th1, Th2, Th17, and Tfh were higher in the patients with PsO or PsA than those of healthy donors, indicating the general expansion of CD4+T cells in inflammatory conditions. More importantly, we observed the significant imbalance of Th1/Th2 between patients with PsO and PsA. Pearson correlation analysis showed that Th1/Th2 ratio was positively correlated with disease activity in psoriatic arthritis (DAPSA), Tfh/Tfr ratio was positively correlated with DAPSA score and visual analogue scale (VAS) score in PsA patients. Together, our results highlight the CD4+T cell changes in the transition from PsO to PsA, may contribute to early assessment and intervention.
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- Weiqin Gao
- Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Ye H, Yin BB, Zhang JH, Xi Y, Chen F, Bai YY. Combining the triglyceride-glucose index and glycated hemoglobin A1c to assess the risk of preeclampsia in women with normal glucose tolerance: a cross-sectional study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:9279-9295. [PMID: 37843342 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202310_33956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and preeclampsia in pregnant women without gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study included pregnancies with normal oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTTs) from March 2018 to February 2019. During the second trimester, serum lipids, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and HbA1c were measured, and OGTTs were performed. Participants were classified into four groups based on their TyG index and HbA1c levels. Logistic regression analysis was done to determine the odds ratios (ORs), and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to evaluate the ability of the TyG index and HbA1c to predict the risks of preeclampsia. RESULTS Patients with preeclampsia exhibited higher TyG index and HbA1c levels (all p < 0.001). The incidence of preeclampsia increased with elevated TyG index and HbA1c levels individually. Furthermore, the highest incidence of preeclampsia was observed when both the TyG index and HbA1c levels were elevated. ROC curve analysis revealed that the combined TyG index and HbA1c displayed an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.689 in predicting the risk of preeclampsia. Even after adjusting for potential confounding factors, the risk of developing preeclampsia remained significantly higher. These associations were especially prominent in women aged ≥ 35 years or those with a normal BMI. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study indicate that increased TyG index and HbA1c levels are associated with a higher incidence and risk of preeclampsia in women with normal glucose tolerance during pregnancy. The TyG index and HbA1c levels may serve as potential markers for preeclampsia in individuals with normal OGTT results.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhu LY, Li Q, Yu LY, Liu Y, Chen YN, Wang Z, Zhang SY, Li J, Liu Y, Zhao YL, Xi Y, Pi L, Sun YH. [Anticoagulation status and adherence in patients with atrial fibrillation hospitalized for ACS and the impact on 1-year prognosis: a multicenter cohort study]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2023; 51:731-741. [PMID: 37460427 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112148-20230314-00138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Objective: For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) complicated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), both anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy should be applied, but the use of anticoagulation therapy is still poor in these patients in China. The purpose of this study was to explore the status and adherence of antithrombotic therapy in AF patients with ACS and the impact on 1 year clinical outcomes. Methods: Patients with AF hospitalized for ACS were retrospectively included from 6 tertiary hospitals in China between July 2015 and December 2020. According to the use of anticoagulant drugs at discharge, patients were divided into two groups: anticoagulant treatment group and non-anticoagulant treatment group. Logistic regression model was used to analyze the main factors influencing the use of anticoagulant drugs in patients with atrial fibrillation complicated with ACS. Major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) were defined as all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization, and ischemic stroke and Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) 3 bleeding events were also collected at 1 year after discharge. After propensity score matching, Cox proportional hazards models and Kaplan-Meier analysis were used to evaluate the effect of anticoagulant treatment and non-anticoagulant treatment on 1-year prognosis. The patients were divided into different groups according to whether anticoagulation was performed at discharge and follow-up, and the sensitivity of the results was analyzed. Results: A total of 664 patients were enrolled, and 273 (41.1%) were treated with anticoagulant therapy, of whom 84 (30.8%) received triple antithrombotic therapy, 91 (33.3%) received double antithrombotic therapy (single antiplatelet combined with anticoagulant), and 98 (35.9%) received single anticoagulant therapy. Three hundred and ninety-one (58.9%) patients were treated with antiplatelet therapy, including 253 (64.7%) with dual antiplatelet therapy and 138 (35.3%) with single antiplatelet therapy. After 1∶1 propensity score matching between the anticoagulant group and the non-anticoagulant group, a total of 218 pairs were matched. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that history of diabetes, HAS-BLED score≥3, and percutaneous coronary intervention were predictors of the absence of anticoagulant therapy, while history of ischemic stroke and persistent atrial fibrillation were predictors of anticoagulant therapy. At 1-year follow-up, 218 patients (79.9%) in the anticoagulant group continued to receive anticoagulant therapy, and 333 patients (85.2%) in the antiplatelet group continued to receive antiplatelet therapy. At 1-year follow-up, 36 MACEs events (13.2%) occurred in the anticoagulant group, and 81 MACEs events (20.7%) in the non-anticoagulant group. HR values and confidence intervals were calculated by Cox proportional risk model. Patients in the non-anticoagulant group faced a higher risk of MACEs (HR=1.802, 95%CI 1.112-2.921, P=0.017), and the risk of bleeding events was similar between the two group (HR=0.825,95%CI 0.397-1.715, P=0.607). Conclusions: History of diabetes, HAS-BLED score≥3, and percutaneous coronary intervention are independent factors for the absence of anticoagulant therapy in patients with AF complicated with ACS. The incidence of MACEs, death and myocardial infarction is lower in the anticoagulant group, and the incidence of bleeding events is similar between the two groups. The risk of bleeding and ischemia/thrombosis should be dynamically assessed during follow-up and antithrombotic regiments should be adjusted accordingly.
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- L Y Zhu
- Peking University Health Science Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital (Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Capital Medical University, Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450014, China
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- Department of Hypertension, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Chui Yang Liu Hospital Affiliated to Tsinghua University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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Luo Y, Lei Y, Guo X, Zhu D, Zhang H, Guo Z, Xu Z, Zhao H, Xi Y, Peng X, Xiao L, Wang Z, Niu X, Chen G. CX-4945 inhibits fibroblast-like synoviocytes functions through the CK2-p53 axis to reduce rheumatoid arthritis disease severity. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 119:110163. [PMID: 37060808 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) mediate many pathological processes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including pannus formation, bone erosion, and inflammation. RA FLS have unique aggressive phenotypes and exhibit several tumor cell-like characteristics, including hyperproliferation, excessive migration and invasion. Casein kinase 2 (CK2) is reportedly overexpressed in numerous tumor types, and targeted inhibition of CK2 has therapeutic benefits for tumors. However, the expression level of CK2 and its functions in RA FLS remain unclear. Herein, we aimed to elucidate whether CK2 is responsible for the aggressive phenotypes of RA FLS and whether targeted therapy can alleviate the severity of RA. We found that CK2 subunits were elevated in RA FLS compared with osteoarthritis FLS, and the activity of CK2 also markedly increased in RA FLS. Targeted inhibition of CK2 using CX-4945 suppressed RA FLS proliferation through cell cycle arrest. Cell migration and invasion were also inhibited by CX-4945 treatment. Moreover, CX-4945 reduced Interleukin-6 (IL-6), CC motif chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) and Matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) secretion in RA FLS. Further proteomic investigation revealed that p53 signaling pathway significantly changes after CX-4945 treatment in RA FLS. The siRNA-mediated p53 knockdown partly abolished the anti-proliferation and reduced IL-6, MMP-3 secretion effects of CX-4945. Furthermore, CX-4945 administration alleviates arthritis severity in CIA mice. Collectively, our results demonstrated the abnormal elevation of CK2 and its positive association with abnormal phenotypes in RA FLS. Our novel findings suggest the possible therapeutic potential of CX-4945 for RA.
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- Yanping Luo
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Guanghua Hospital, Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200052, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Chen X, He J, Shen H, Xi Y, Chen B, He X, Gao J, Yu H, Shen W. 97P Aumolertinib as adjuvant therapy in postoperative EGFR-mutated stage I–III non-small cell lung cancer with high-risk pathological factors. J Thorac Oncol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s1556-0864(23)00352-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Guirguis M, Alnablsi M, Xi Y, Quadri R, Bayona Molano M, Benjamin J, Pillai A, Rice S. Abstract No. 226 Evaluating Intra-Procedural Cytological Touch Preparation in Percutaneous Lung Biopsy. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Bai YY, Xi Y, Yin BB, Zhang JH, Chen F, Zhu B. Reference intervals of systemic immune-inflammation index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio during normal pregnancy in China. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:1033-1044. [PMID: 36808350 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202302_31199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the changes in systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) during normal pregnancy and establish appropriate reference intervals (RIs) for healthy pregnant women. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study was conducted from March 2018 to February 2019. Blood samples were collected from healthy pregnant and nonpregnant women. The complete blood count (CBC) parameters were measured, and SII, NLR, LMR, and PLR were calculated. RIs were established using the 2.5th and 97.5th percentile of the distribution. Besides, the differences in CBC parameters between three pregnant trimesters and maternal ages were also compared to assess their influences on each indicator. RESULTS SII and NLR in three pregnant trimesters increased in pregnant women, and the upper limit of SII and NLR in trimester 2 showed the highest value. On the contrary, LMR decreased in all three pregnant trimesters compared with nonpregnant women, and the values of LMR and PLR showed a gradual downward trend along with the trimesters. Besides, RIs of SII, NLR, LMR, and PLR during different trimesters in different age partitions showed that the values of SII, NLR, and PLR increased with age in a general trend, while LMR showed the opposite trend (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The SII, NLR, LMR, and PLR showed dynamic changes during pregnant trimesters. RIs of SII, NLR, LMR, and PLR for healthy pregnant women according to pregnant trimesters and maternal age were established and validated in this study, which will promote the standardization of clinical application.
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- Y-Y Bai
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhao H, Guo X, Lei Y, Xia W, Cai F, Zhu D, An Y, Xi Y, Niu X, Wang Z, Yue T, Chen G. γ-Tocotrienol inhibits T helper 17 cell differentiation via the IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway. Mol Immunol 2022; 151:126-133. [PMID: 36126500 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2022.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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γ-Tocotrienol (GT3), a member of the vitamin E family, is well known for its medicinal value in clinical treatments. However, the role of GT3 in T helper 17 (Th17)/regulatory T cell (Treg) differentiation and function is not fully understood. Here, we demonstrated that GT3 suppressed Th17 differentiation in vitro by inhibiting signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylation in the interleukin 6 (IL-6)/Janus kinase (JAK)/STAT3 signaling pathway. GT3 also inhibited HIF1A expression in Th17 metabolism. Additionally, we showed that GT3 treatment inhibited disease aggravation in an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model by reducing the percentage of Th17 cells in the spleen in vivo. The findings of this study demonstrated the effects of GT3 on Th17 cells through the STAT3 signaling pathway.
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- Hanqing Zhao
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200052, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China; Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200052, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Heeke S, Gay C, Estecio M, Stewart A, Tran H, Zhang B, Tang X, Raso M, Concannon K, De Sousa LG, Lewis W, Kondo K, Nilsson M, Xi Y, Diao L, Wang Q, Zhang J, Wang J, Wistuba I, Byers L, Heymach J. MA01.03 Exploiting DNA Methylation for Classification of SCLC Subtypes from Liquid Biopsies Using a Robust Machine Learning Approach. J Thorac Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2022.07.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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O’Malley K, Khan F, Kalva S, Alnablsi M, Xi Y, Pillai A, Vongpatanasin W, Kathuria M. Abstract No. 399 Utility of unilateral adrenal vein sampling in primary hyperaldosteronism: a single center experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.03.480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Xi Y, Zhang ML, He C, Cheng GP, Jin JY, Fang XH, Zhu T, Su D. [Primary ovarian squamous cell carcinoma: clinicopathological features and prognostic analysis of fifteen cases]. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi 2022; 51:332-337. [PMID: 35359045 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112151-20210719-00516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To assess the clinical features and treatment outcomes in patients with primary ovarian squamous cell carcinoma (POSCC). Methods: Fifteen patients with primary ovarian squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed from January 2009 to December 2018 in Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences were collected. The expression of p16, hMLH1, hMSH2, hMSH6 and PMS2 in POSCC was detected by immunohistochemistry, and the status of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) by RNAscope test. Results: Squamous cell carcinoma with different degrees of differentiation was found in 15 cases, including three cases with high differentiation and 12 cases with medium to low differentiation. There were four cases with in situ squamous cell carcinoma, four cases with teratoma, one case with endometrial carcinoma/atypical hyperplasia, and one case with endometriosis. p16 was expressed in five cases (5/15), indicating coexisting high-risk HPV infection. There was no high-risk HPV infection in the remaining 10 cases, and p16 staining was negative. There was no deficient mismatch repair protein in all cases. The overall survival time (P=0.038) and progression free survival (P=0.045) of patients with high-risk HPV infection were longer than those without HPV infection. Conclusions: POSCC is more commonly noted in postmenopausal women and often occurs unilaterally. Elevated serological indexes CA125 and SCC are the most common finding. Morphologically, the tumors show variable degrees of differentiation, but the current data suggest that the degree of differentiation cannot be used as an independent prognostic index. High-risk HPV infection may be associated with the occurrence of POSCC, and that the prognosis of POSCC patients with HPV infection is better than that of patients without infection.
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- Y Xi
- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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Dai MN, Xi Y, Yin WW, Chen YJ, Zhang ZJ, Feng CH, Tang C. [Meta analysis on acceptance rate of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in China]. Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2022; 56:197-202. [PMID: 35184450 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20210611-00570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To systematically evaluate the acceptance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, so as to provide reference for the promotion of preventive drug use before human immunodeficiency virus exposure in China. Methods: By searching the databases of China national knowledge infrastructure, VIP database, Wanfan knowledge service platform, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and The Cochrane Library with key words of "men who have sex with men" "pre-exposure prophylaxis" "PrEP" and "MSM". The literature on the willingness of Chinese MSM population to accept PrEP was systematically collected, and the data of the literature meeting the inclusion criteria were extracted for Meta analysis. Results: A total of 12 articles were selected in this study, including 6 articles in English and 6 in Chinese. The score of bias risk assessment of eligible articles was 14-18, which was more than 70% of the total score. The total number of samples was 11 269. The overall acceptance rate of PrEP was 0.77(95%CI:0.71-0.82). In subgroup analysis, the acceptance rates of different nationalities, marriage, household registration, age, education background, income, sexual orientation, sexual behavior and awareness of PrEP were statistically significant. Conclusion: In general, the acceptance rate of PrEP in MSM population is higher, but the awareness rate is low. There are differences in the acceptance rate among different groups.
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China Healthy Shandong" Collaborative Innovation Center for Health Related Serious Social Risk Prediction and Governance, Weifang 261053,China
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- Health Commission of Shandong Province , Jinan 250014, China
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- Healthy Shandong" Collaborative Innovation Center for Health Related Serious Social Risk Prediction and Governance, Weifang 261053,China School of Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Healthy Shandong" Collaborative Innovation Center for Health Related Serious Social Risk Prediction and Governance, Weifang 261053,China School of Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Healthy Shandong" Collaborative Innovation Center for Health Related Serious Social Risk Prediction and Governance, Weifang 261053,China School of Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China Healthy Shandong" Collaborative Innovation Center for Health Related Serious Social Risk Prediction and Governance, Weifang 261053,China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China Healthy Shandong" Collaborative Innovation Center for Health Related Serious Social Risk Prediction and Governance, Weifang 261053,China
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Xi Y, Qiu B, Li Y, Xie X, Liu F, Wu L, Liang T, Li L, Feng Y, Guo J, Wang D, Chu C, Zeng Y, Yang L, Zhang J, Wang J, Chen M, Xue L, Ding Y, Wu Q, Liu H. Diagnostic Signatures for Lung Cancer by Gut Microbiome and Urine Metabolomics Profiling. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pu F, Xiong X, Li Y, Xi Y, Ma S, Bai L, Zhang R, Liu H, Yang C. Transcriptome analysis of oviduct in laying ducks under different stocking densities. Br Poult Sci 2021; 63:283-290. [PMID: 34550018 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2021.1983917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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1. High stocking densities can lead to animal stress responses and lead to changes in bird behaviour, egg production and the fertility of laying birds. The oviduct plays a crucial role during the process of laying eggs. Therefore, it is essential to know how high stocking density affects oviduct function.2. In this study, a total of 2,115 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in duck oviduct tissues between different stocking density groups. These genes are mainly enriched in membrane components, calcium ion binding, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction and focal adhesion. These pathways were closely related to the formation of eggs. This indicated that secretion and material transport functions of the oviduct are affected under high-density stocking. Further analysis showed that a total of 408 genes related to the transportation process were expressed in the oviduct, of which 96 genes were differentially expressed (LogFC≥1, P < 0.05). Forty-two of these DEGs belonged to the solute carrier family. The data showed that the expression of 31 transcripts was different between the two density groups. Expression of KCNJ15, SLC26A8, and TRPM5 was only seen in the high-density group (8/m2), while ATP13A3 and KCNIP2 were only expressed in the low-density group (4/m2).3. Consequently, high stocking density may affect the expression and splicing of genes related to molecular transport in the oviduct.
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Clarke RL, Isaacson B, Kutz JW, Xi Y, Booth TN. MRI Evaluation of the Normal and Abnormal Endolymphatic Duct in the Pediatric Population: A Comparison with High-Resolution CT. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2021; 42:1865-1869. [PMID: 34446455 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE An enlarged vestibular aqueduct is the most commonly reported imaging abnormality in children with sensorineural hearing loss. MR imaging is often used to evaluate pediatric sensorineural hearing loss; however, there are no well-established size criteria on MR imaging to diagnose an enlarged endolymphatic duct. The first purpose of the study was to determine a range of normal endolymphatic duct sizes on MR imaging and compare it with that in high-resolution CT. The second purpose was to assess the sensitivity and specificity of MR imaging in diagnosing an enlarged endolymphatic duct in patients with an enlarged vestibular aqueduct on CT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Endolymphatic duct midaperture measurements were analyzed in 52 patients with no history of sensorineural hearing loss. Comparison of CT and MR imaging was made in a second cohort of 41 patients with a normal midaperture width on CT. The sensitivity and specificity of MR imaging were then evaluated in a third cohort of 24 patients with a documented enlarged vestibular aqueduct on CT. RESULTS In 94 ears, normal endolymphatic duct midaperture measurements ranged from 0 to 0.9 mm on MR imaging. A significant correlation (P <.001) and moderate agreement were found between CT and MR imaging in 81 ears with a normal vestibular aqueduct on CT. Twenty-four patients had bilateral (n = 14) or unilateral (n = 10) enlarged vestibular aqueducts on CT, and the sensitivity and specificity of MR imaging were 97% and 100%, respectively, for a diagnosis of an enlarged endolymphatic duct. CONCLUSIONS MR imaging measurements of the normal endolymphatic duct are similar to those established for CT. MR imaging is a useful tool for the diagnosis of enlarged vestibular aqueduct.
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- R L Clarke
- From the Department of Radiology (R.L.C., Y.X., T.N.B.), Children's Health of Texas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology (B.I., J.W.K., T.N.B.), Children's Health of Texas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology (B.I., J.W.K., T.N.B.), Children's Health of Texas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (R.L.C., Y.X., T.N.B.), Children's Health of Texas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (R.L.C., Y.X., T.N.B.), Children's Health of Texas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas .,Department of Otolaryngology (B.I., J.W.K., T.N.B.), Children's Health of Texas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Cai F, Liu S, Lei Y, Jin S, Guo Z, Zhu D, Guo X, Zhao H, Niu X, Xi Y, Wang Z, Chen G. Epigallocatechin-3 gallate regulates macrophage subtypes and immunometabolism to ameliorate experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Cell Immunol 2021; 368:104421. [PMID: 34385001 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2021.104421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenolic component of tea and has potential curative effects in patients with autoimmune diseases. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). It remains unknown whether EGCG can regulate macrophage subtypes in MS. Here we evaluated the effects of EGCG in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), MS mouse model. We found that EGCG treatment reduced EAE severity and macrophage inflammation in the CNS. Moreover, EAE severity was well correlated with the ratio of M1 to M2 macrophages, and EGCG treatment suppressed M1 macrophage-mediated inflammation in spleen. In vitro experiments showed that EGCG inhibited M1 macrophage polarization, but promoted M2 macrophage polarization. These effects were likely to be related to the inhibition of nuclear factor-κB signaling and glycolysis in macrophages by EGCG in macrophages. Overall, these findings provided important insights into the mechanisms through which EGCG may mediate MS.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanism of dexmedetomidine (DEX)-mediated miR-134 inhibition in hypoxia-induced damage in PC12 cells. METHODS Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-stimulated PC12 cells were divided into control, H2O2, DEX + H2O2, miR-NC/inhibitor + H2O2, and miR-NC/ mimic + DEX + H2O2 groups. Cell viability and apoptosis were assessed by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol(-2-y1)-2,5-diphenytetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and Annexin V-FITC/PI staining, while gene and protein expression levels were detected by qRT-PCR and western blotting. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were tested by 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content was determined with a detection kit. RESULTS DEX treatment decreased H2O2-elevated miR-134 expression. H2O2-induced PC12 cell damage was improved by DEX and miR-134 inhibitor; additionally, cell viability was increased, while cell apoptosis was reduced. In addition, both DEX and miR-134 inhibitor reduced the upregulated expression of cleaved caspase-3 and increased the downregulated expression of Bcl-2 in H2O2-induced PC12 cells. However, compared to that in the DEX + H2O2 group, cell viability in the mimic + DEX + H2O2 group was decreased, and the apoptotic rate was elevated with increased cleaved caspase-3 and decreased Bcl-2 expression. Inflammation and oxidative stress were increased in H2O2-induced PC12 cells but improved with DEX or miR-134 inhibitor treatment. However, this improvement of H2O2-induced inflammation and oxidative stress induced by DEX in PC12 cells could be reversed by the miR-134 mimic. CONCLUSION DEX exerts protective effects to promote viability and reduce cell apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in H2O2-induced PC12 cells by inhibiting the expression of miR-134.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Molecular Orthopaedics, Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing, China
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Zhu H, Odu A, Franklin A, Yang X, Lamus D, Xi Y, Pillai A. Abstract No. 511 Impact of practicing clinical interventional radiology: nephrostomy tube care in cancer patients, a quality improvement initiative. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Vazquez L, Kolber M, Lamus D, Pillai A, Xi Y. Abstract No. 588 Effect of relative increase in nurse and technologist staff: utilizing lower COVID-19 case volume as a model for examining increased staffing ratio on room turnover efficiency. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [PMCID: PMC8079619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Vazquez L, Xi Y, Lamus D, Pillai A, Kolber M. Abstract No. 562 Process interventions for improving interventional radiology room turnover efficiency: effect of radiology transporters and dedicated clinical nurse coordinator in a tertiary care hospital practice. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lamster IB, Malloy KP, DiMura PM, Cheng B, Wagner VL, Matson J, Proj A, Xi Y, Abel SN, Alfano MC. Dental Services and Health Outcomes in the New York State Medicaid Program. J Dent Res 2021; 100:928-934. [PMID: 33880960 PMCID: PMC8293758 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211007448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Previous reports suggest that periodontal treatment is associated with improved health care outcomes and reduced costs. Using data from the New York State Medicaid program, rates of emergency department (ED) use and inpatient admissions (IPs), as well as costs for ED, IPs, pharmacy, and total health care, were studied to determine the association of preventive dental care to health care outcomes. Utilization of dental services in the first 2 y (July 2012-June 2014) was compared to health care outcomes in the final year (July 2014-June 2015). Costs and utilization for members who did not receive dental services (No Dental) were compared to those who received any dental care (Any Dental), any preventive dental care (PDC), PDC without an extraction and/or endodontic treatment (PDC without Ext/Endo), PDC with an Ext/Endo (PDC with Ext/Endo), or Ext/Endo without PDC (Ext/Endo without PDC). Propensity scores were used to adjust for potential confounders. After adjustment, ED rate ratios were significantly lower for PDC and PDC without Ext/Endo but higher for the Any Dental and Ext/Endo without PDC. IP ratios were lower for all treatment groups except Ext/Endo without PDC. ED costs differed little compared to the No Dental group except for Ext/Endo without PDC. For IPs, costs per member were significantly lower for all groups (-$262.91 [95% confidence interval (CI), -325.40 to -200.42] to -$379.82 [95% CI, -451.27 to -308.37]) except for Ext/Endo without PDC. For total health care costs, Ext/Endo without PDC had a significantly greater total health care cost ($530.50 [95% CI, 156.99-904.01]). Each additional PDC visit was associated with a 3% reduction in the relative risk for ED and 9% reduction for IPs. Costs also decreased for total health care (-$235.64 [95% CI, -299.95 to -171.33]) and IP (-$181.39 [95% CI, -208.73 to -154.05]). In conclusion, an association between PDC and improved health care outcomes was observed, with the opposite association for Ext/Endo without PDC.
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- School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.,Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Bureau of Chronic Disease Evaluation and Research, CSP Data Unit, Office of Public Health, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Albany, NY, USA
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- Bureau of Research and Analysis, Division of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, Office of Quality and Patient Safety, NYSDOH, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Bureau of Research and Analysis, Division of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, Office of Quality and Patient Safety, NYSDOH, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, Office of Quality and Patient Safety, NYSDOH, Albany, NY, USA
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- Bureau of Chronic Disease Evaluation and Research, CSP Data Unit, Office of Public Health, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Albany, NY, USA
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- Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology, NYSDOH, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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Ying S, Dai Z, Xi Y, Li M, Yan J, Yu J, Chen Z, Shi Z. Metabolomic evaluation of serum metabolites of geese reared at different stocking densities. Br Poult Sci 2021; 62:304-309. [PMID: 33336589 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2020.1849556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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1. Stocking density is an issue for poultry production. High stocking density can impact biochemical parameters, production, and reproductive performance; however, information regarding the effects of stocking density on serum metabolites in geese is limited.2. Twenty-day-old, Sanhua male geese (n = 240) were allocated to one of two experimental groups for 50 days. One group was housed under a low stocking density (LSD; two birds per m2) and one under a high stocking density (HSD; five birds per m2). Body weight and feed intake were recorded every 10 d. Eight serum samples per group were used for metabonomic analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.3. Stocking density did not affect the spleen, liver, thymus, or bursa of Fabricius weights after 50 d. Feed intake and body weight was significantly lower in geese from the HSD group versus the LSD group (P < 0.05). Thirty-six differential serum metabolites were identified (P < 0.05), indicating altered amino acid, carbohydrate, lipid and vitamin cofactor metabolism.4. The results demonstrated that high-density stocking impacts geese, and provides insights into the mechanisms underlying the adverse health effects associated with HSD.
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- S Ying
- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Laboratory of Animal Improvement and Reproduction, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, PR China.,Key Laboratory for Protected Agricultural Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing, PR China
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Wu T, Lei Y, Jin S, Zhao Q, Cheng W, Xi Y, Wang L, Wang Z, Niu X, Chen G. miRNA-467b inhibits Th17 differentiation by targeting eIF4E in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Mol Immunol 2021; 133:23-33. [PMID: 33621940 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2021.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) and its animal model experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) are neuroinflammatory autoimmune diseases characterized by the axonal loss, demyelination, and neurodegeneration of the central nervous system. Overactivation of CD4+ T cells, especially the migration of the Th1 and Th17 subsets into the central nervous system (CNS), leads to the secretion of inflammatory mediators and destruction of the contact between neurons and activated macrophages, which can then result in a series of neurocognitive and motor deficits. In this study, we intended to explore the role of miRNA-467b in regulating Th cell development in EAE. We found that the level of miRNA-467b was decreased and eukaryotic initiation factor 4 F (eIF4E) was increased in lymph nodes and the CNS at EAE peak. eIF4E was confirmed as the direct target of miRNA467b. Overexpression of miRNA-467b could suppress a percentage of CD4+ IL-17+ cells in EAE CD4 + T cells in vitro. In addition, we also identified miRNA-467b, which could suppress Th17 cell differentiation by targeting eIF4E in vitro. Furthermore, injecting miRNA-467b mimics into the caudal vein of EAE mice contributed to less inflammation in the peripheral lymphoid organs and CNS and alleviated disease severity. Taken together, our findings imply that miRNA-467b inhibits the differentiation and function of Th17 cells by targeting eIF4E, thereby alleviating EAE.
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- Ting Wu
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China; RenJi(North) Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus and Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China; The Fifth People's Hospital of YuHang District, Hangzhou 311100, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Shah BR, Holcomb JM, Davenport EM, Lack CM, McDaniel JM, Imphean DM, Xi Y, Rosenbaum DA, Urban JE, Wagner BC, Powers AK, Whitlow CT, Stitzel JD, Maldjian JA. Prevalence and Incidence of Microhemorrhages in Adolescent Football Players. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020; 41:1263-1268. [PMID: 32661051 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE SWI is an advanced imaging modality that is especially useful in cerebral microhemorrhage detection. Such microhemorrhages have been identified in adult contact sport athletes, and the sequelae of these focal bleeds are thought to contribute to neurodegeneration. The purpose of this study was to utilize SWI to determine whether the prevalence and incidence of microhemorrhages in adolescent football players are significantly greater than those of adolescent noncontact athletes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Preseason and postseason SWI was performed and evaluated on 78 adolescent football players. SWI was also performed on 27 adolescent athletes who reported no contact sport history. Two separate one-tailed Fisher exact tests were performed to determine whether the prevalence and incidence of microhemorrhages in adolescent football players are greater than those of noncontact athlete controls. RESULTS Microhemorrhages were observed in 12 football players. No microhemorrhages were observed in any controls. Adolescent football players demonstrated a significantly greater prevalence of microhemorrhages than adolescent noncontact controls (P = .02). Although 2 football players developed new microhemorrhages during the season, microhemorrhage incidence during 1 football season was not statistically greater in the football population than in noncontact control athletes (P = .55). CONCLUSIONS Adolescent football players have a greater prevalence of microhemorrhages compared with adolescent athletes who have never engaged in contact sports. While microhemorrhage incidence during 1 season is not significantly greater in adolescent football players compared to adolescent controls, there is a temporal association between playing football and the appearance of new microhemorrhages.
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- B R Shah
- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Departments of Radiology (C.M.L., C.T.W.)
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Biomedical Engineering (J.E.U., J.D.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Neurosurgery (A.K.P.), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- From the Department of Radiology (B.R.S., J.M.H., E.M.D., J.M.M., D.M.I., Y.X., B.C.W., J.A.M.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Cargill K, Stewart C, Gay C, Ramkumar K, Cardnell R, Nilsson M, Heeke S, Park E, Diao L, Wang Q, Shen L, Le X, Xi Y, Kundu K, Gibbons D, Wang J, Heymach J, Byers L. 1745P SARS-CoV-2 infects metabolically-primed epithelial cells in lung cancer models. Ann Oncol 2020. [PMCID: PMC7506319 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.1809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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1.The objective of the experiment was to analyse serum profiles of goslings with visceral gout and compare them with those of healthy individuals to identify differentially-abundant metabolites as potential biomarkers. 2.Untargeted gas chromatography and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOF-MS) metabolomic profiling was used to compare the serum metabolome of 15 goslings (Anser cygnoides) with gout and 15 healthy goslings (control). 3.Goslings with gout had a metabolic profile distinct from that of the controls, with 45 metabolite levels differing significantly (VIP > 1; P < 0.05) between both groups. Nine metabolites (hydrocortisone, glucose, trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline, galactose, 2-deoxy-D-galactose, beta-mannosylglycerate, d-glucoheptose, zymosterol, and hypoxanthine) were selected through receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis (area under curve (AUC) score ≥0.85) as potential biomarkers. Pathway analysis revealed that metabolites with differing levels were mainly involved in galactose, arginine and proline and purine metabolisms. 4.These results provided new insights into the pathogenesis of gout. Increased xanthine and hypoxanthine with decreased hydrocortisone provide promising biomarkers for gosling gout diagnosis. The findings suggested that hepatic metabolic disorders frequently occur in the development of avian gout.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Animal Husbandry Institute, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Nanjing, China
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Dong B, Chen DF, Bu XH, Qin HB, Xi Y. Effect of imatinib on DOCA-induced myocardial fibrosis in rats through P38 MAPK signaling pathway. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 24:2028-2036. [PMID: 32141572 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202002_20381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the role of imatinib in desoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-induced myocardial fibrosis in rats by the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS Normal group (n=20), DOCA induction group (n=20), and imatinib treatment group (treatment group, n=20) were set up. Then, the cardiac function was examined via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and echocardiography (ECG) on the 21st d after modeling. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and myocardial function index creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) were detected. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure tumor necrosis factor-gamma (TNF-γ) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining assay was carried out to observe the pathological changes in myocardial tissues. Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and Western blotting were employed to measure the expression levels of important myocardial fibrosis-related genes [checkpoint kinase 1 (Chek1) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA)], as well as genes and proteins of the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. RESULTS In comparison with the normal group, DOCA induction group had significantly lowered fractional shortening (FS, %) and ejection fraction (EF, %), but overtly increased left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVEDd) and left ventricular end-systolic dimension (LVESd), as well as levels of serum ALP, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and CK-MB. Besides, the levels of TNF-γ, IL-6, and IL-1β were notably raised in the DOCA induction group. HE staining results showed that myocardial injury was more severe in DOCA induction group. The results of the gene detection revealed that the expression levels of Chek1, α-SMA, p38 MAPK, and JNK were evidently higher in DOCA induction group than those in the imatinib treatment group (p<0.05), and the expression of p38 MAPK protein in the rat myocardial tissues was remarkably lower in the treatment group than that in the DOCA induction group (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Imatinib can regulate the repair of myocardial injury caused by DOCA-induced myocardial fibrosis in rats by repressing the p38 MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Department of Cardiology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China.
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Nilsson M, Sun H, Robichaux J, Diao L, Xi Y, Tong P, Sheng L, Hofstad M, Kawakami M, Le X, Liu X, Fang Y, Poteete A, Vailati Negrao M, Tran H, Dmitrovsky E, Peng D, Gibbons D, Wang J, Heymach J. IA34 The YAP/FOXM1 Axis Regulates EMT-Associated EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Resistance and Increased Expression of Spindle Assembly Checkpoint Components. J Thorac Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.12.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Wang H, Wang GX, Zhao J, Jin F, Xi Y, Hei MY, Zhang J. [Clinical assessment and related intervention of neonatal upper airway obstruction]. Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2020; 33:1153-1157. [PMID: 31914263 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2019.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective:To discuss the diagnosis and evaluation of upper airway obstruction in neonates, classify the possible causes of neonatal upper airway obstruction, establish a standardized diagnosis and treatment procedure to improve the of treatment efficacy. Method:Clinical data of 71 cases with upper airway obstruction history were retrospective analyzed, 38 cases were treated by combined medical and surgical treatment, 17 cases underwent medical treatment, 16 cases abandonment the treatment. The effectiveness of fibrolaryngoscope, CT, neck ultrasound, MRI and other results was evaluated, and to analyze the prognosis of the treatment, the outcomes and risk factors were also analysed, to evaluate risk factors associated with upper airway obstruction. Result:Fifty-five cases were cured or improved. The mortality rate of 16 children who gave up treatment and left hospital automatically was 81.25%(13/16). The accuracy rate of flexible laryngoscope in detecting the level of upper airway obstruction was 100%, the coincidence rate of B-ultrasound for upper airway cystic occupation was 100%. Etiological order from high to low was congenital space-occupying lesions, congenital upper airway malformation, vocal cord paralysis, Pierre-Robin syndrome. The site of obstruction has a significant influence on the severity of upper airway obstruction(P<0.05). The cure rate of the non-endotracheal intubation group was higher than that of the endotracheal intubation group(P<0.05). Conclusion:The obstruction site of upper airway significantly affects the outcome and the severity of the disease. Upper airway space occupying lesions are the primary causes of upper airway obstruction in neonates. Early assessment and timely treatment can improve the cure rate and improve the prognosis. Internal medicine combined with surgical treatment is effective in relieving upper airway obstruction.
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- H Wang
- National Center for Children's Health,Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Pediatric Research Institute,Beijing,100045,China
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- National Center for Children's Health,Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Pediatric Research Institute,Beijing,100045,China
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- National Center for Children's Health,Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Pediatric Research Institute,Beijing,100045,China
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- Department of Neonatology,Beijing Children' s Hospital,Capital Medical University
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- National Center for Children's Health,Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Pediatric Research Institute,Beijing,100045,China
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- Department of Neonatology,Beijing Children' s Hospital,Capital Medical University
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- National Center for Children's Health,Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Beijing Pediatric Research Institute,Beijing,100045,China
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Ashikyan O, Chalian M, Moore D, Xi Y, Pezeshk P, Chhabra A. Evaluation of giant cell tumors by diffusion weighted imaging-fractional ADC analysis. Skeletal Radiol 2019; 48:1765-1773. [PMID: 31001688 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-019-03219-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND A single ADC value is used in clinical practice on multi b-value acquisitions. Low b-value acquisitions are affected by intravoxel incoherent motion, which is dependent on perfusion. Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are known to exhibit early arterial enhancement and low ADC values. Mean, minimum and fractional ADC characteristics of osseous and tenosynovial GCTs are systematically evaluated. METHODS Tenosynovial and osseous GCTs were included. Each lesion was evaluated on conventional MRI and DWI by two musculoskeletal radiologists. ADC was measured by placing an ROI on the most confluent enhancing portion of the lesion. Fractional and best fit ADC calculations were performed using MATLAB software. RESULTS No statistically significant difference was found between tenosynovial and osseous lesions' ADC values. Mean ADC for all lesions was 1.0 × 10-3 mm2/s (SD = 0.2 × 10-3 mm2/s) and minimum ADC was 0.5 × 10-3 mm2/s (SD = 0.3 × 10-3 mm2/s). Average mean ADC value obtained from B50-B400 slope was 1.1 × 10-3 mm2/s (SD = 0.2 × 10-3 mm2/s), and the average mean ADC value obtained from B400-B800 slope was 0.8 × 10-3 mm2/s (SD = 0.1 × 10-3 mm2/s) [p-value <0.01]. CONCLUSION Tenosynovial and osseous GCTs demonstrate similar and low ADC values, which become even lower when using high b-value pairs. Our study also supports the theory of intravoxel incoherent motion that becomes apparent at low b values as related to giant cell tumors, which are known to be hyperperfused.
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- Oganes Ashikyan
- Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, E230-C, Dallas, TX, 75390-9316, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, E230-C, Dallas, TX, 75390-9316, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, E230-C, Dallas, TX, 75390-9316, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, E230-C, Dallas, TX, 75390-9316, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, E230-C, Dallas, TX, 75390-9316, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, E230-C, Dallas, TX, 75390-9316, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Gay C, Diao L, Stewart C, Xi Y, Cardnell R, Swisher S, Roth J, Glisson B, Wang J, Heymach J, Byers L. OA03.06 ASCL1, NEUROD1, and POU2F3 Drive Distinct Subtypes of Small Cell Lung Cancer with Unique Therapeutic Vulnerabilities. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Zuo JJ, Xi Y, Zhu MX, Qu JN, Wang Y, Tao SZ, Hu Y, Chen SM, Kong YG. [Advances of studies on the occurrence of the upper respiratory disease correlative with immunity and tobacco]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2019; 33:1003-1008. [PMID: 31623056 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2019.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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SummaryTobacco smoke exposure has obvious and complex effects on the immune system of the human upper respiratory tract, including pro-inflammatory and anti-immune effects. Exposure to tobacco smoke is closely related to the occurrence and development of allergic rhinitis, the common rhinitis and sinusitis. The innate immune system is influenced by tobacco smoking through its effects on the respiratory mucosa and its adjuncts, natural killer cells, dendritic cells, neutrophils and innate immune receptors. Cigarette smoke can also affect the humoral immunity and cellular immunity, altering the acquired immune condition of the upper respiratory tract. Tobacco smoke exposure promotes the occurrence and development of the upper respiratory tract infectious diseases and allergic diseases by changing the composition of microflora in the upper respiratory tract.
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Collard MD, Xi Y, Patel AA, Scott KM, Jones S, Chhabra A. Initial experience of CT-guided pulsed radiofrequency ablation of the pudendal nerve for chronic recalcitrant pelvic pain. Clin Radiol 2019; 74:897.e17-897.e23. [PMID: 31447049 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2019.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To evaluate initial experience with computed tomography (CT)-guided pulsed radiofrequency ablation (pRFA) of the pudendal nerve in cases of recalcitrant neuropathic pelvic pain. Endpoints include technical feasibility, safety, and efficacy of therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten patients who underwent pRFA ablation for neuropathic pudendal nerve pain during the trial period were followed for response to treatment for 6 months. Each patient was treated with pRFA under CT-guidance with concurrent perineural injection of anaesthetic and/or corticosteroid. Pain scores were then measured using a numeric rating scale at fixed intervals up to 6 months. RESULTS All procedures were considered technically successful with no immediate complications. pRFA demonstrated improved duration of pain improvement compared to the most recent perineural injection (p=0.0195), but not compared to the initial injection (p=0.64). Reported pain scores were lower with pRFA than with both the first and most recent injection but this did not reach statistical significance (p=0.1094 and p=0.7539, respectively). CONCLUSION Overall, pRFA of the pudendal nerve using CT-guidance can be a safe and effective therapy. This technique provides direct visualisation of the nerve to maximise safety and efficacy while offering a novel form of therapy for patients with chronic, recalcitrant pelvic pain.
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- Radiology Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Radiology Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Radiology Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Anesthesia and Pain Management Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Radiology Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA; Orthopedic Surgery Department, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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Xi Y, Yi B, Riker A. Abstract P2-01-24: Sulindac and triple negative breast cancer progression. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p2-01-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In 2018, a total of 266,120 new cases and 40,920 deaths from breast cancer in the United States were estimated by the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and the second leading cause of death among American women. In this study, we will focus on triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which is viewed by oncologists as a problematic and unpredictable sub-category of breast cancer because of higher rates of recurrence and poorer prognosis. TNBC accounts for up to 20% of all breast cancers and is highly prevalent in minority and young women. On average, 70% of women with metastatic TNBC die within 5 years, regardless of chemotherapy or other treatments. As such, there is an urgent medical need to develop more effective drugs to manage this deadly disease that already raised a health disparity concern, especially in the State of Louisiana. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used drugs for the treatment of pain, fever, and inflammation. Epidemiological studies have reported that the long term use of NSAIDs can prevent the occurrence multiple types of cancers, including breast cancer. However, their long term use for chemoprevention is not recommended because of toxicities associated with cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition and the suppression of physiologically important prostaglandins. Our results show that the NSAID, sulindac sulfide (SS) and its non-COX inhibitory derivatives, can significantly inhibit the growth of the major subtypes of TNBC cells (basal-like, mesenchymal, and luminal). In addition, the compounds significantly inhibit tumor cell invasion. The animal experiments using Patient Derived Xenograft models supported the in vivo efficacy of these drugs. While studying the mechanism, we found that four oncogenic miRNAs, miR-10b, miR-17, miR-21, and miR-9 can be downregulated by SS and derivatives, and they were reported to promote tumor metastasis exclusively. Therefore, we conclude that those oncogenic miRNAs are involved in anti-metastatic activities of SS and its new non-COX inhibitory derivatives in TNBC.
Citation Format: Xi Y, Yi B, Riker A. Sulindac and triple negative breast cancer progression [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-01-24.
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- LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
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- LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
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- LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
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Hossain F, Ucar D, Majumder S, Xu K, Ran Y, Minter L, Xi Y, Burow M, Golde T, Osborne B, Miele L. Abstract P6-22-01: Repurposing sulindac sulfide as a notch inhibitor to target cancer stem-like cells in triple negative breast cancer. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p6-22-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous group of clinically aggressive breast cancers. TNBC patients have a high risk of recurrence and metastasis, and current treatment options remain limited. There is strong evidence supporting the involvement of Notch signaling in TNBC progression. Expression of Notch1 and its ligand Jagged1 correlate with poor prognosis. Emerging evidence suggests that cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) that escape chemo or radiation therapy in TNBC are often Notch-dependent. At the same time, there is evidence that active tumor immunity predicts good response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy in TNBC. Notch inhibitors, including Gamma Secretase Inhibitors (GSIs) are quite effective in preclinical models of TNBC, where they eliminate CSCs resistant to chemotherapy. However, the success of GSIs in clinical trials is limited by their intestinal toxicity and adverse immunological effects. CD4 and CD8 T-cells, necessary to adaptive tumor immunity, require Notch1 for activation. Our overarching goal is to replace GSIs with agents that lack their systemic toxicity and adverse immunological effects. We identified Sulindac Sulfide (SS), the active metabolite of FDA-approved NSAID Sulindac, as a potential candidate to replace GSI. SS has Gamma Secretase Modifier (GSM) activity. We confirmed that SS inhibits Notch1 cleavage in TNBC cells. SS significantly inhibited mammosphere growth in all human and murine TNBC models we tested: 1) human MDA-MB-231 cells; 2) murine TNBC model C0321, from targeted conditional knockout of Lunatic Fringe (LFng-/-); and 3) Two TNBC patient-derived xenograft models, 2K1 and 4IC. In contrast, SS did not inhibit Notch expression or cleavage in murine T cells. In C0321 tumors, which recapitulate human mesenchymal TNBC, we found that SS had remarkable single-agent anti-tumor activity and virtually eliminated Notch1 expression in tumors. SS caused an increase in intra-tumoral CD11c+ dendritic cells, but decreased CD4 cells, which in this model are largely PD-1 positive (exhausted). CD8 cells were modestly increased. SS did not affect the number of tumor infiltrating macrophages or myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC). However, SS blocked the immunosuppressive function of bone marrow-derived MDSC. We are currently investigating the mechanisms of this anti-tumor activity. Our data support further investigation of SS for the treatment of TNBC, with standard of care or with immunotherapy agents. Repurposing an FDA-approved, safe agent for the treatment of TNBC would be significantly easier and more cost-effective than developing unproven investigational agents.
Citation Format: Hossain F, Ucar D, Majumder S, Xu K, Ran Y, Minter L, Xi Y, Burow M, Golde T, Osborne B, Miele L. Repurposing sulindac sulfide as a notch inhibitor to target cancer stem-like cells in triple negative breast cancer [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P6-22-01.
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA; University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA; Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences,Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences,Nanjing, China
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Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) is one isoform of COX, and it is a main target of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is important to develop efficient and selective COX-1 inhibitors. In this work, 12 classification models for 1530 cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors were built by support vector machine (SVM), decision tree (DT) and random forest (RF) methods. The best classification model (model 1A) was built by SVM with MACCS fingerprints. The classification accuracies for the training and test sets were 99.67% and 97.39%, respectively. The Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC) of the test set was 0.94. We also divided the 1530 COX-1 inhibitors into nine subsets according to their different scaffolds using Kohonen's self-organizing map (SOM). In addition, six quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models for 181 COX-1 inhibitors whose IC50 were measured by enzyme immunoassay were built by multiple linear regression (MLR) and SVM. The best QSAR model (model 5A) was built by SVM with CORINA Symphony descriptors. The correlation coefficients of the training and test sets are 0.93 and 0.84, respectively. The models built in this study can be obtained from the authors.
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- a State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology , P. R . China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology , P. R . China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology , P. R . China
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Du YB, Zhang TF, Cui K, Jin SL, Xi Y, Ma W. [The influence of Thymidine Phosphorylase genetic variation on clinical outcomes and safety of colorectal cancer patients received adjuvant chemotherapy after R0 resection]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2018; 98:2569-2573. [PMID: 30220141 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2018.32.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Objective: To study the association between Thymidine Phosphorylase (TYMP) genetic variation and clinical outcomes and safety of postoperative colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Methods: A total of 235 patients with colorectal cancer underwent surgical treatment were included in this retrospective analysis. Peripheral blood and the postoperative tissue specimen of the CRC patients were collected for the genotyping of polymorphism and TYMP mRNA expression, respectively. The correlation between polymorphism and clinical outcomes and safety of postoperative CRC patients were analysed. Results: Located in the upstream, 5633C>T was of clinical significance. The prevalence of 5633C>T in TYMP among the CRC patients were as follows: CC genotype 149 cases (63.40%), CT genotype 73 cases (31.06%), TT genotype 13 cases (5.54%), minor allele frequency of 5633C>T is 0.21. The distribution of three genotypes was in accordance with Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (P=0.313). CT genotype and TT genotype patients were merged in the comparison of prognosis. The survival analysis of patients with different genotypes found that the median Overall Survival (OS) of CT/TT genotype and CC genotype were 5.8 and 4.5 year, which was statistically significant (P=0.009). Adjusted in multivariate Cox regression analysis, CT/TT genotype was an independent favorable factor for OS (HR=0.67, P=0.015). Additionally, of the 87 postoperative tissue specimens, the results showed that the expression of TYMP in cancer tissues of the patients with CT or TT genotypes were significantly higher than those of the wild type CC genotype patients (P=0.019). And the safety analysis showed that the incidence of grade 3 hand-foot syndrome among CT/TT genotype patients were higher than that of CC genotype patients (33.72% vs 20.13%, OR=1.68, P=0.021). Conclusion: The polymorphism 5633C>T of TYMP may impact the prognosis of CRC patients received adjuvant chemotherapy by influencing the mRNA expression of TYMP.
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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Wang C, Zhen H, Xi Y. Psychometrics study of Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Peabody developmental motor scale in high risk infants. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.1267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Booth TN, Wick C, Clarke R, Kutz JW, Medina M, Gorsage D, Xi Y, Isaacson B. Evaluation of the Normal Cochlear Second Interscalar Ridge Angle and Depth on 3D T2-Weighted Images: A Tool for the Diagnosis of Scala Communis and Incomplete Partition Type II. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2018; 39:923-927. [PMID: 29545247 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cochlear malformations may be be subtle on imaging studies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the angle and depth of the lateral second interscalar ridge or notch in ears without sensorineural hearing loss (normal ears) and compare them with ears that have a documented incomplete type II partition malformation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The second interscalar ridge notch angle and depth were measured on MR imaging in normal ears by a single experienced neuroradiologist. The images of normal and incomplete partition II malformation ears were then randomly mixed for 2 novice evaluators to measure both the second interscalar ridge notch angle and depth in a blinded manner. For the mixed group, interobserver agreement was calculated, normal and abnormal ear measurements were compared, and receiver operating characteristic curves were generated. RESULTS The 94 normal ears had a mean second interscalar ridge angle of 80.86° ± 11.4° and depth of 0.54 ± 0.14 mm with the 98th percentile for an angle of 101° and a depth of 0.3 mm. In the mixed group, agreement between the 2 readers was excellent, with significant differences for angle and depth found between normal and incomplete partition type II ears for angle and depth on average (P < .001). Receiver operating characteristic cutoffs for delineating normal from abnormal ears were similar for both readers (depth, 0.31/0.34 mm; angle, 114°/104°). CONCLUSIONS A measured angle of >114° and a depth of the second interscalar ridge notch of ≤0.31 mm suggest the diagnosis of incomplete partition type II malformation and scala communis. These measurements can be accurately made by novice readers.
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- From the Departments of Radiology (T.N.B., R.C., D.G.)
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- Otolaryngology (C.W., J.W.K., M.M., B.I.), Children's Medical Center of Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Departments of Radiology (T.N.B., R.C., D.G.)
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- Otolaryngology (C.W., J.W.K., M.M., B.I.), Children's Medical Center of Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Otolaryngology (C.W., J.W.K., M.M., B.I.), Children's Medical Center of Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Departments of Radiology (T.N.B., R.C., D.G.)
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- Department of Radiology (Y.X.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Otolaryngology (C.W., J.W.K., M.M., B.I.), Children's Medical Center of Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Chen N, Huang J, Zulfiqar A, Li R, Xi Y, Zhang M, Dang R, Lan X, Chen H, Ma Y, Lei C. Population structure and ancestry of Qinchuan cattle. Anim Genet 2018; 49:246-248. [DOI: 10.1111/age.12658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
- College of Life Science; Xinyang Normal University; Xinyang Henan 464000 China
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- University of Poonch; Rawalakot Azad Jammu Kashmir 12350 Pakistan
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
- College of Life Science; Xinyang Normal University; Xinyang Henan 464000 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- College of Life Science; Xinyang Normal University; Xinyang Henan 464000 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Northwest A&F University; Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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Zambonin JL, Dyment DA, Xi Y, Lamont RE, Hartley T, Miller E, Kerr M, Boycott KM, Parboosingh JS, Venkateswaran S. A novel mutation in LAMC3 associated with generalized polymicrogyria of the cortex and epilepsy. Neurogenetics 2017; 19:61-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s10048-017-0534-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dessouky R, Xi Y, Zuniga J, Chhabra A. Role of MR Neurography for the Diagnosis of Peripheral Trigeminal Nerve Injuries in Patients with Prior Molar Tooth Extraction. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2017; 39:162-169. [PMID: 29146720 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Clinical neurosensory testing is an imperfect reference standard to evaluate molar tooth extraction related peripheral trigeminal neuropathy. The purpose was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of MR neurography in this domain and correlation with neurosensory testing and surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study, nerve caliber, T2 signal intensity ratio, and contrast-to-noise ratios were recorded by 2 observers using MR neurography for bilateral branches of the peripheral trigeminal nerve, the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves. Patient demographics and correlation of the MR neurography findings with the Sunderland classification of nerve injury and intraoperative findings of surgical patients were obtained. RESULTS Among 42 patients, the mean ± SD age for case and control patients were 35.8 ± 10.2 years and 43.2 ± 11.5 years, respectively, with male-to-female ratios of 1:1.4 and 1:5, respectively. Case subjects (peripheral trigeminal neuropathy or injury) had significantly larger differences in nerve thickness, T2 signal intensity ratio, and contrast-to-noise ratios than control patients for the inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve (P = .01 and .0001, .012 and .005, and .01 and .01, respectively). Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed a significant association among differences in nerve thickness, T2 signal intensity ratio, and contrast-to-noise ratios and nerve injury (area under the curve, 0.83-0.84 for the inferior alveolar nerve and 0.77-0.78 for the lingual nerve). Interobserver agreement was good for the inferior alveolar nerve (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.70-0.79) and good to excellent for the lingual nerve (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.75-0.85). MR neurography correlations with respect to clinical neurosensory testing and surgical classifications were moderate to good. Pearson correlation coefficients of 0.68 and 0.81 and κ of 0.60 and 0.77 were observed for differences in nerve thickness. CONCLUSIONS MR neurography can be reliably used for the diagnosis of injuries to the peripheral trigeminal nerve related to molar tooth extractions, with good to excellent correlation of imaging with clinical findings and surgical results.
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- R Dessouky
- From the Departments of Radiology (R.D., Y.X., A.C.).,Department of Radiodiagnosis (R.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- From the Departments of Radiology (R.D., Y.X., A.C.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (J.Z.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Departments of Radiology (R.D., Y.X., A.C.)
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Xi Y, Li YM. [Application of noninvasive ventilation in postoperative patients: indications and clinical strategies]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2017; 49:648-651. [PMID: 28910905 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-0939.2017.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Hwang L, Dessouky R, Xi Y, Amirlak B, Chhabra A. MR Neurography of Greater Occipital Nerve Neuropathy: Initial Experience in Patients with Migraine. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2017; 38:2203-2209. [PMID: 28882864 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 06/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE MR imaging of peripheral nerves (MR neurography) allows improved assessment of nerve anatomy and pathology. The objective of this study was to evaluate patients with unilateral occipital neuralgia using MR neurography and to assess the differences in greater occipital nerve signal and size between the symptomatic and asymptomatic sides. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this case-control evaluation using MR neurography, bilateral greater occipital nerve caliber, signal intensity, signal-to-noise ratios, and contrast-to-noise ratios were determined by 2 observers. RESULTS Among 18 subjects with unilateral occipital migraines, the average greater occipital nerve diameter for the symptomatic side was significantly greater at 1.77 ± 0.4 mm than for the asymptomatic side at 1.29 ± 0.25 mm (P = .001). The difference in nerve signal intensity between the symptomatic and asymptomatic sides was statistically significant at 269.06 ± 170.93 and 222.44 ± 170.46, respectively (P = .043). The signal-to-noise ratios on the symptomatic side were higher at 15.79 ± 4.59 compared with the asymptomatic nerve at 14.02 ± 5.23 (P = .009). Contrast-to-noise ratios were significantly higher on the symptomatic side than on the asymptomatic side at 2.57 ± 4.89 and -1.26 ± 5.02, respectively (P = .004). Intraobserver performance was good to excellent (intraclass coefficient correlation, 0.68-0.93), and interobserver performance was fair to excellent (intraclass coefficient correlation, 0.54-0.81). CONCLUSIONS MR neurography can be reliably used for the diagnosis of greater occipital nerve neuropathy in patients with unilateral occipital migraines with a good correlation of imaging findings to the clinical presentation.
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- L Hwang
- From the Departments of Plastic Surgery (L.H., B.A.)
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- Radiology (R.D., Y.X., A.C.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.,Department of Radiology (R.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Radiology (R.D., Y.X., A.C.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Departments of Plastic Surgery (L.H., B.A.)
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- Radiology (R.D., Y.X., A.C.), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Balci T, Hartley T, Xi Y, Dyment D, Beaulieu C, Bernier F, Dupuis L, Horvath G, Mendoza-Londono R, Prasad C, Richer J, Yang XR, Armour C, Bareke E, Fernandez B, McMillan H, Lamont R, Majewski J, Parboosingh J, Prasad A, Rupar C, Schwartzentruber J, Smith A, Tétreault M, Innes A, Boycott K. Debunking Occam's razor: Diagnosing multiple genetic diseases in families by whole-exome sequencing. Clin Genet 2017; 92:281-289. [DOI: 10.1111/cge.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- T.B. Balci
- Department of Genetics; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine; University of Calgary; Calgary Alberta Canada
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- Department of Genetics; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa Ontario Canada
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine; University of Calgary; Calgary Alberta Canada
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- Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics; The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Division of Biochemical Diseases, Department of Pediatrics; University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
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- Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics; The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre; Western University; London Ontario Canada
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- Department of Genetics; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine; University of Calgary; Calgary Alberta Canada
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- Department of Genetics; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Department of Human Genetics; McGill University; Montréal Québec Canada
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- Disciplines of Genetics and Medicine, Faculty of Medicine; Memorial University of Newfoundland; St. John's Newfoundland Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine; University of Calgary; Calgary Alberta Canada
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- Department of Human Genetics; McGill University; Montréal Québec Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine; University of Calgary; Calgary Alberta Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre; Western University; London Ontario Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre; Western University; London Ontario Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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- Department of Human Genetics; McGill University; Montréal Québec Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine; University of Calgary; Calgary Alberta Canada
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- Department of Genetics; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa Ontario Canada
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Ottawa Ontario Canada
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