Immunopolarization-regulated 3D printed-electrospun fibrous scaffolds for bone regeneration

…, M Chen, J Luo, H Zhao, X Zhou, Q Gu, H Yang, X Zhu… - Biomaterials, 2021 - Elsevier
Three-dimension (3D)-printed bioscaffolds are precise and personalized for bone regeneration.
However, customized 3D scaffolds may activate the immune response in vivo and …

[HTML][HTML] Substrate stiffness modulates bone marrow-derived macrophage polarization through NF-κB signaling pathway

…, P Zhou, X Liu, H Zhao, X Zhou, Q Gu, B Li, X Zhu… - Bioactive materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The stiffness of the extracellular matrix (ECM) plays an important role in regulating the
cellular programming. However, the mechanical characteristics of ECM affecting cell …

[HTML][HTML] Polydopamine-assisted surface modification for orthopaedic implants

…, C Zhu, Q Guo, J Li, Z Zhao, Q Zhang, X Zhu… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2019 - Elsevier
Along with the massive use of implants in orthopaedic surgeries in recent few decades,
there has been a tremendous demand for the surface modification of the implants to avoid …

Melatonin: A novel candidate for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Y Zhang, T Liu, H Yang, F He, X Zhu - Ageing research reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Osteoarthritis (OA), characterized by cartilage erosion, synovium inflammation, and subchondral
bone remodeling, is a common joint degenerative disease worldwide. OA pathogenesis …

[HTML][HTML] Kartogenin prevents cartilage degradation and alleviates osteoarthritis progression in mice via the miR-146a/NRF2 axis

…, X Zhou, T Liu, H Yang, X Chen, F He, X Zhu - Cell Death & …, 2021 - nature.com
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common articular degenerative disease characterized by loss of
cartilage matrix and subchondral bone sclerosis. Kartogenin (KGN) has been reported to …

Ultrahigh conductivity in Weyl semimetal NbAs nanobelts

…, Z Liao, Y Du, A Narayan, H Zhang, T Gu, X Zhu… - Nature materials, 2019 - nature.com
In two-dimensional (2D) systems, high mobility is typically achieved in low-carrier-density
semiconductors and semimetals. Here, we discover that the nanobelts of Weyl semimetal …

Recharge of chondrocyte mitochondria by sustained release of melatonin protects cartilage matrix homeostasis in osteoarthritis

…, Q Shi, D Geng, H Yang, F He, X Zhu - Journal of Pineal …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Recent evidence indicates that the mitochondrial functions of chondrocytes are impaired in
the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). Melatonin can attenuate cartilage degradation …

Substrate stiffness-and topography-dependent differentiation of annulus fibrosus-derived stem cells is regulated by Yes-associated protein

…, C Zhu, P Zhou, H Wang, W Zhang, Y Cai, X Zhu… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2019 - Elsevier
Annulus fibrosus (AF) tissue engineering has attracted increasing attention as a promising
therapy for degenerative disc disease (DDD). However, regeneration of AF still faces many …

Kyphoplasty for chronic painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures via unipedicular versus bipedicular approachment: a comparative study in early stage

CM Chen, L Chen, Y Gu, Y Xu, Y Liu, XL Bai, XS Zhu… - Injury, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Osteoporotic compression fractures (OVCFs) commonly occur in aged
people, and as much as one-third of these fractures progress to chronic pain. Kyphoplasty (KP) …

The effects of dementia on the prognosis and mortality of hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, Y Zhang, AC Chen, T Liu, H Yang, X Zhu… - Aging Clinical and …, 2021 - Springer
Objectives Dementia is a common mental disorder that affects the life quality in elders.
Recently, emerging studies reported the negative impacts of dementia on prognosis after hip …