Publications by authors named "Chaofan Zeng"

Aims: The pathogenic mechanisms of moyamoya disease (MMD) remain unrecognized. Although genetic predisposition and hemodynamic changes have been focused on, emerging evidence suggests dyslipidemia may also contribute to MMD. Here, we performed a comprehensive analysis of lipid profiles, aiming to elucidate potential mechanisms in MMD.

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Background: The mechanisms driving the progression of moyamoya disease (MMD) remain unrecognized. There is evidence suggesting that genetic and environmental factors may be associated with intracranial artery stenosis. Here, we aimed to investigate the characteristics of infectious exposure and the association of the (RING finger protein 213) variant and infectious burden (IB) with intracranial artery stenosis of MMD.

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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) and methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) polymorphisms are known risk factors for vascular diseases due to the impact on folate metabolism dysfunction and homocysteine (Hcy) accumulation. This study aimed to investigate the association between folate metabolism risk and hemorrhagic risk in moyamoya disease (MMD). In this prospective study, we enrolled 350 MMD patients with complete genotype data for MTHFR and MTRR.

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To explore the relationship between morphological and hemodynamic parameters, baseline characteristics, and long-term outcomes in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD) using a computational fluid dynamics model. We retrospectively reviewed 129 patients at Beijing Tiantan hospital between July 2020 and December 2021. Perioperative clinical variables and Suzuki stage were recorded.

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Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare, chronic, and progressive cerebrovascular disorder with unclear underlying causes and mechanisms. Previous studies suggest a potential involvement of endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) in the pathogenesis of MMD. This study aimed to explore the contribution of EndMT-related genes (ERGs) in MMD.

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  • * In this study, scientists used special eye scanning technology to compare the retinas of children with ASD to those without, focusing on a specific area of the eye called the macula.
  • * They found that children with ASD had thicker parts of the retina and different blood vessel sizes, especially in one eye, which could help understand ASD better in the future.
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Glymphatic system alterations have been proved to be associated with cognitive dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. The glymphatic pathway has not been elucidated in moyamoya disease (MMD), which was recognized as a chronic hypoperfusion model for neurodegenerative disease. Here, we aimed to investigate the glymphatic system activity and its relation with neurocognition, and associated hallmarks in MMD.

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At present, there is limited research on the mechanisms underlying moyamoya disease (MMD). Herein, we aimed to determine the role of glutamine in MMD pathogenesis, and 360 adult patients were prospectively enrolled. Human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs) were subjected to Integrin Subunit Beta 4 (ITGB4) overexpression or knockdown and atorvastatin.

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Background: The study aimed to investigate the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and ischemic stroke events after revascularization in patients with Moyamoya disease (MMD).

Methods: This study prospectively enrolled 275 MMD patients from September 2020 to December 2021. Patients with alcoholism and other liver diseases were excluded.

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Background And Objective: Lysine and its pathway metabolites have been identified as novel biomarkers for metabolic and vascular diseases. The role of them in the identification of moyamoya disease (MMD) has not been elucidated. This study aimed to determine the association between lysine pathway metabolites and the presence of MMD.

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  • Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare cerebrovascular disorder marked by narrowing arteries and the formation of collateral vessels, making diagnosis and treatment challenging due to unclear causes.
  • The MOYAOMICS project aims to investigate the molecular aspects of MMD using various omics technologies, alongside assessing the role of gut microbiota and advanced imaging techniques for better diagnosis and treatment options.
  • The project's findings could lead to improved early detection, targeted therapies, and better clinical management of MMD, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
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  • Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a tech used to look at eye diseases and it can show blood vessels in 3D, which is better than just 2D images.
  • Researchers created a method to segment (cut out) and rebuild these 3D blood vessels using only 2D images, making it easier to analyze eye health.
  • The results show that looking at 3D blood vessels can give more accurate information about eye diseases than just looking at 2D images, helping doctors monitor and understand problems with the retina better.
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Neuromorphic computing enables efficient processing of data-intensive tasks, but requires numerous artificial synapses and neurons for certain functions, which leads to bulky systems and energy challenges. Achieving functionality with fewer synapses and neurons will facilitate integration density and computility. Two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit potential for artificial synapses, including diverse biomimetic plasticity and efficient computing.

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  • * A study involving 360 MMD patients and 89 healthy controls found higher serum Neu5Ac levels in MMD patients, indicating a significant association (p=0.001) between Neu5Ac and MMD risk.
  • * Including Neu5Ac levels in clinical risk models improved the accuracy of predicting MMD and its subtypes, with an odds ratio of 1.395, suggesting that higher Neu5Ac correlates with increased MMD risk.
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Objective: The role of methionine (Met) cycle in the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases has been established, but its association with moyamoya disease (MMD) has rarely been studied. This study aimed to analyze the levels of Met cycle-related metabolites and constructed a risk model to explore its association with the risk of MMD.

Methods: In this prospective study, a total of 302 adult MMD patients and 88 age-matched healthy individuals were consecutively recruited.

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Objective: Methionine sulfoxide (MetO) has been identified as a risk factor for vascular diseases and was considered as an important indicator of oxidative stress. However, the effects of MetO and its association with moyamoya disease (MMD) remained unclear. Therefore, we performed this study to evaluate the association between serum MetO levels and the risk of MMD and its subtypes.

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  • The study investigates the relationship between Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and moyamoya disease (MMD), with findings suggesting that higher BCAA levels are linked to an increased risk of developing MMD.
  • Researchers conducted a case-control study involving 360 MMD patients and 89 healthy controls, measuring serum BCAA levels using advanced techniques.
  • Results indicate that elevated serum BCAAs significantly correlate with MMD risk, highlighting their potential role in understanding the disease's pathogenesis and aiding in future treatments and prevention strategies.
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Background: To compare the clinical outcomes of hybrid microsurgery and embolization with multi-staged procedure for patients harboring brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed bAVM patients from a multicenter, prospectively collected database (NCT03774017) between June 2016 and June 2020. Patients were divided into single-staged hybrid operation (HO) group and multi-staged operation (MO) group according to the received treatment, in which microsurgeries were performed with embolization in a single setting or with multi-stage procedure, respectively.

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Background: The pathogenic mechanisms of periventricular anastomosis (PA) in moyamoya disease remain unknown. Here, we aimed to describe the angiographic profiles of PA and their relationships with really interesting new gene (RING) finger protein 213 (RNF213) genotypes.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of moyamoya disease patients consecutively recruited between June 2019 and January 2021 in Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China.

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For moyamoya disease (MMD) patients who suffered an acute ischemic attack, the infarction patterns on DWI and its association with recurrent adverse cerebrovascular events (ACEs) after bypass surgery remain unknown. 327 patients who suffered an acute ischemic attack and received following revascularization surgery were retrospectively reviewed and were divided into three patterns according to the lesion number and distribution on DWI that obtained within 7 days of onset: no acute infarction (NAI), single acute infarction (SAI), and multiple acute infarctions (MAIs). We used Cox proportional hazard models to estimate hazard ratios (HR) for associations of infarction patterns and the risk of recurrent ACEs and strokes.

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Objective: We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and long-term prognosis of brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) treated with multimodality management of one-staged hybrid operation.

Methods: We identified bAVM patients treated with one-staged hybrid operation from a multicenter prospective cohort study (NCT03774017) between January 2016 and June 2020. Patients were divided into unruptured and ruptured groups by the hemorrhagic presentation.

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Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been incorporated into all walks of life, especially the integration of machine learning and health management has achieved very significant progress and results. It is very necessary to analyze personalized sports health management services and long-term assessment of health issues in the era of AI.

Methods: This paper explores AI + personalized sports management service system design ideas, system operation process, management stage design, taking common chronic diseases, and diabetes as examples.

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The aim of this guideline is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the management of brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) located in eloquent areas. An extended literature search on MEDLINE was performed between Jan 1970 and May 2020. Eloquence-related literature was further screened and interpreted in different subcategories of this guideline.

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Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) have an increased incidence of cardiac events and short-term unfavorable neurological outcomes during the acute phase of bleeding. We studied whether troponin I elevation after ictus can predict future major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) and long-term neurological outcomes after 2 years. Consecutive aSAH patients within 3 days of bleeding were eligible for review from a prospective observational cohort (ClinicalTrials.

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Objective: We aimed to investigate the risk factors associated with hemorrhage and clarify the relation of homocysteine (Hcy) with brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs).

Method: We retrospectively reviewed bAVM patients from Beijing Tiantan Hospital between January 2019 and December 2019. Clinical and laboratory variables were analyzed in enrolled patients with bAVMs.

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