Publications by authors named "Ruoyu Zhou"

Accurate classification of gastric cancer differentiation is crucial for prognosis and treatment decisions. In this study, we propose a lightweight deep learning model-Improved Deep Residual Network (IDRN)-combined with hyperspectral imaging (HSI) to achieve precise identification of gastric cancer tissues. The model incorporates spectral preprocessing, dimensionality reduction, and a residual CNN with attention mechanisms to enhance feature extraction while maintaining efficiency.

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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are increasingly recognized as promising disease biomarkers and therapeutic carriers. However, standardizing blood-derived EV isolation remains challenging due to the heterogeneity of EV populations and variability among isolation techniques. In this study, we systematically evaluated three distinct EV isolation methods, including asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation (AF4), size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) and automated centrifugal microfluidic disc system combined with functionalized membranes (Exo-CMDS), to compare their efficiency in isolating EVs from both freshly frozen and freeze-thawed plasma samples.

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Eating disorders and difficulties in regulating emotions are frequent among adolescents and serve as risk factors for several health issues. Nonetheless, the relationship remains ambiguous; investigating this connection will not only elucidate the associations between the two illnesses. Nevertheless, it will offer theoretical backing for interventions targeting the pertinent illnesses.

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Unlabelled: Metabolomics and 16S rDNA sequencing have shown great potential in elucidating complex mechanisms associated with diseases. Currently, there is little research on the omics of gastric cancer and it lacks effective biomarkers.

Objective: Based on plasma metabolomics and 16S rDNA sequencing to evaluate the changes in metabolites and fecal microbiota of advanced gastric cancer.

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In this study, we present a pump-free SERS microfluidic chip capable of detecting liver cancer-related miR-21 and miR-155 concurrently with ultra-sensitivity and high efficiency. We employed a FeO@cDNA-AuNPs@Raman reporter@H composite structure and a recognition competition strategy. When the target miRNAs (miR-21 and miR-155) are present in the test liquid, they specifically compete with the nucleic acid complementary strand(H) of FeO@cDNA-AuNPs@Raman reporter@H, causing AuNPs to competitively detach from the surface of FeO, resulting in a decrease in the SERS signal.

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  • *The study investigated how exercise works to protect the heart during DOX treatment by looking at cellular and animal models of heart injury, focusing on a specific molecule, miR-30d-5p, and its effects on other proteins.
  • *Results indicate that exercise lowers levels of miR-30d-5p and thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR), while increasing GALNT7 and promoting a healing immune response, suggesting that exercise could be a valuable strategy in treating heart injury from chemotherapy.
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An intelligent insulin delivery system targeting intestinal absorption and glucose responsiveness can enhance the bioavailability through oral insulin therapy, offering promising diabetes treatment. In this paper, a glucose and pH dual-response polymer hydrogel using carboxymethyl agarose modified with 3-amino-phenylboronic acid and l-valine (CPL) was developed as an insulin delivery carrier, exhibiting excellent biocompatibility and effective insulin encapsulation. The insulin encapsulated in the hydrogel (Ins-CPL) was released in a controlled manner in response to the stimulation of blood glucose and pH levels with higher levels of intracellular uptake and utilization of insulin in the intestinal environment simultaneously.

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  • This study investigates how self-control and different reasons for using the internet relate to issues like Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and problematic social networking site use (PSNSU) among university students in China and Japan.
  • A survey of 697 students revealed that self-control influenced IGD and PSNSU mainly through motivations like enhancement and social interaction, with distinct patterns between male and female users.
  • The research underscores the significance of gender differences and user motivations in understanding problematic internet behavior, providing insights for future studies in this area.
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With the inclusion of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) in both the DSM-5 and ICD-11, understanding the prevalence and diagnostic discrepancies is crucial for developing appropriate interventions. This study presents a meta-analysis of the prevalence of IGD based on two diagnostic criteria. We systematically searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases.

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The use of convertible immobilized enzyme carriers is crucial for biphasic catalytic reactions conducted in Pickering emulsions. However, the intense mechanical forces during the conversion process lead to enzyme leakage, affecting the stability of the immobilized enzymes. In this study, a CO-responsive switchable Janus (CrSJ) nanoparticle (NP) was developed using silica NP, with one side featuring aldehyde groups and the other side adsorbing ,-dimethyldodecylamine.

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Context: While the association between n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and cardiovascular (CV) events has been thoroughly examined, there is still a scarcity of research regarding their effect on the long-term prognosis in diabetic patients.

Objective: We aimed to explore the effects of n-3 PUFA on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Method: Herein, a total of 16 539 eligible individuals were enrolled from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003 to 2018, and categorized into T1, T2, and T3 based on the tertiles of n-3 PUFA.

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Objective: To evaluate the developmental toxicity of Cry1Ab protein by studying its effects on cell proliferation and differentiation ability using a developmental toxicity assessment model based on embryonic stem-cell.

Methods: Cry1Ab protein was tested in seven dose groups (31.25, 62.

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Background: Addressing segmental bone defects remains a complex task in orthopedics, and recent advancements have led to the development of novel drugs to enhance the bone regeneration. However, long-term oral administration can lead to malnutrition and poor patient compliance. Scaffolds loaded with medication are extensively employed to facilitate the restoration of bone defects.

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Hemorrhagic toxin (TcsH) is a major virulence factor produced by Paeniclostridium sordellii, which is a non-negligible threat to women undergoing childbirth or abortions. Recently, Transmembrane Serine Protease 2 (TMPRSS2) was identified as a host receptor of TcsH. Here, we show the cryo-EM structures of the TcsH-TMPRSS2 complex and uncover that TcsH binds to the serine protease domain (SPD) of TMPRSS2 through the CROP unit-VI.

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Paeniclostridium sordellii lethal toxin (TcsL) is a potent exotoxin that causes lethal toxic shock syndrome associated with fulminant bacterial infections. TcsL belongs to the large clostridial toxin (LCT) family. Here, we report that TcsL with varied lengths of combined repetitive oligopeptides (CROPs) deleted show increased autoproteolysis as well as higher cytotoxicity.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related degenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS), whereas the role of bone marrow immune cells in the pathogenesis of AD remains unclear. Here, the study reveals that compared to matched healthy individuals, AD patients have higher circulating grancalcin (GCA) levels, which negatively correlate with cognitive function. Bone marrow-derived GCA immune cells, which secret abundant GCA and increase during aging, preferentially invaded the hippocampus and cortex of AD mouse model in a C-C Motif Chemokine Receptor 10 (CCR10)-dependent manner.

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Background: There are various cross-sectional studies that concluded that vitamin D is associated with blood pressure, but randomized controlled studies have not yielded consistent conclusions. Considering many limitations indeed, our study aimed to examine whether concentrations of 25(OH)D are inversely associated with blood pressure in people without a previous diagnosis of hypertension.

Method: We analyzed data from the 2005-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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The present study aimed to explore the association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and prognosis of critically ill chronic heart failure patients. The records of 5298 patients who met the inclusion criteria were extracted from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database. The primary outcome was 30-days all-cause mortality and the secondary outcome was 90-days all-cause mortality.

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  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a significant inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon, and traditional remedies like Baitouweng decoction (BD) are being re-evaluated for their medicinal properties despite limited understanding of their mechanisms.
  • This study assesses the impact of BD on autophagy in DSS-induced colitis mice, focusing on its role in enhancing the colonic barrier through the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.
  • Results show that BD effectively alleviates colitis symptoms by improving body weight and colon length, reducing inflammation, and enhancing the intestinal barrier function.
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Introduction: As the most common malignant tumor in the world, the prognosis of patients with advanced lung cancer remains poor even after treatment. There are many prognostic marker assays available, but there is still more room for the development of high-throughput and sensitive detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), a spectroscopic detection method that has received wide attention in recent years, can achieve exponential amplification of Raman signals by using different metallic nanomaterials.

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Type I interferons (IFN-Is) are a class of proinflammatory cytokines produced in response to viruses and environmental stimulations, resulting in chronic inflammation and even carcinogenesis. However, the connection between IFN-I and p53 mutation is poorly understood. Here, we investigated IFN-I status in the context of mutant p53 (p53 , p53S).

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Thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue (BAT) declines with aging, however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we show that the expression of Y-box binding protein 1 (YB-1), a critical DNA/RNA binding protein, decreased in the BAT of aged mice due to the reduction of microbial metabolite butyrate. Genetic ablation of YB-1 in the BAT accelerated diet-induced obesity and BAT thermogenic dysfunction.

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Brown adipose tissue (BAT)-mediated thermogenesis declines with age. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here we reveal that bone marrow-derived pro-inflammatory and senescent S100A8 immune cells, mainly T cells and neutrophils, invade the BAT of male rats and mice during aging.

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This study was conducted to survey the effects of garlic powder on growth performance, nonspecific immunity, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal flora structure of Chinese mitten crabs. Altogether, 216 crabs which originally weigh 20.71 ± 0.

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  • * The study examined the effects of a buckwheat-oat-pea (BOP) composite flour on diabetic rats induced by a high-fat diet and streptozotocin injection over 10 weeks.
  • * Results indicated that BOP improved glucose and lipid metabolism, reduced liver injury, and altered gut microbiota, suggesting its potential as a stable food substitution for managing diabetes.
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