The impact of radiation-related lymphocyte recovery on the prognosis of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients: a retrospective analysis.

Background: The impact of radiation-related lymphocyte recovery on prognosis in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (LA-ESCC) remains unclear.

Methods: Patients with stage II-IVa ESCC who received definitive RT were screened. Collect absolute lymphocyte counts (ALCs) before, during, and after RT.

Synergistic Modulation of Solid- and Cathode-Electrolyte Interphase via a Lithium Salt Additive toward Stable Sodium Metal Batteries.

Constructing feasible sodium metal batteries (SMBs) faces complex challenges in stabilizing cathodes and sodium metal anodes. It is imperative, but often underemphasized, to simultaneously regulate the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) to counter dendrite growth and the cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) to mitigate cathode deterioration. Herein, we introduce lithium 2-trifluoromethyl-4,5-dicyanoimidazolide (LiTDI) as an efficacious additive in a carbonate-based electrolyte to extend cycle lifespan of full SMBs: the capacity retention reaches 77.

Cadherin 23 is a prognostic marker of pancreatic cancer and promotes cell viability in floating culture conditions.

: Pancreatic cancer has the worst prognosis of all common cancers worldwide. Cadherin plays important roles in cancer cell invasion and metastasis. This study investigated the role and mechanism of Cadherin 23 (CDH23) action in the viability of pancreatic cancer cells.