Papers by Yang Yang

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  1. Research Square

    Loss of a matrix enzyme triggers adult bone loss in mice

    Mice lacking the enzyme MMP14 in bone-forming cells initially gained bone mass when young, but later developed severe bone loss driven by immune cells.Mice lacking the enzyme MMP14 in bone-forming cells initially gained bone mass when young, but later developed severe bone loss driven by immune cells.

    Preprint: experiments in miceBones and joints
  2. Research Square

    Standard lab tests mislabel normal aging in Chinese adults

    In 4,392 healthy Chinese adults, standard medical reference ranges flagged 58.8% of women aged 50 to 59 as having abnormal cholesterol.In 4,392 healthy Chinese adults, standard medical reference ranges flagged 58.8% of women aged 50 to 59 as having abnormal cholesterol.

    Preprint: cross-sectional study of 4,392 peopleBiomarkers
  1. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

    Tributyl phosphate caused signs of liver aging in rats

    An experiment in rats linked the chemical’s effects to fumarate, a substance involved in metabolism, and DNA escaping from cells’ energy-producing structures.An experiment in rats linked the chemical’s effects to fumarate, a substance involved in metabolism, and DNA escaping from cells’ energy-producing structures.

    Experiments in ratsMechanisms
  2. Aging Cell

    Higher birthweight and breastfeeding linked to slower organ aging

    In UK Biobank participants, higher birthweight was associated with slower aging in 11 organs, while breastfeeding was linked to slower intestine and adrenal aging.In UK Biobank participants, higher birthweight was associated with slower aging in 11 organs, while breastfeeding was linked to slower intestine and adrenal aging.

    Cohort study of 29,713 peoplePopulations
  3. Advanced Materials

    Self-renewing nanoparticles reduce friction and joint wear

    The engineered particles cut friction over 90% compared with commercial hyaluronic acid and reversed chondrocyte senescence in lab models of osteoarthritis.The engineered particles cut friction over 90% compared with commercial hyaluronic acid and reversed chondrocyte senescence in lab models of osteoarthritis.

    Experiments in animalsBones and joints
  4. Frontiers in Nutrition

    Moderate tea drinking linked to lower death risk in MASLD

    In people with MASLD, drinking 1 to 2 cups of tea daily was linked to an all-cause mortality hazard ratio of 0.85 versus none.In people with MASLD, drinking 1 to 2 cups of tea daily was linked to an all-cause mortality hazard ratio of 0.85 versus none.

    Cohort study of 360,548 peoplePopulations
  5. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

    Vessel lining damage linked to heart dysfunction in Chinese adults

    In 503 retired adults in China, each 0.1-micrometre rise in a marker of vessel lining damage was linked to 12% higher odds of asymptomatic heart dysfunction.In 503 retired adults in China, each 0.1-micrometre rise in a marker of vessel lining damage was linked to 12% higher odds of asymptomatic heart dysfunction.

    Cohort study of 503 peopleBiomarkers