Electroacupuncture normalized tumor vasculature by downregulating glyoxalase-1 to polarize tumor-associated macrophage to M1 phenotype in triple-negative breast cancer.

Background: Triple-negative breast cancer is a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer that is closely associated with abnormal vascularization within the tumor. However, traditional anti-VEGF therapies and other treatments have limited efficacy. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) induce and regulate tumor angiogenesis.

Identification of Transcriptional Regulators and Signaling Pathways Mediating Postnatal Rumen Growth and Functional Maturation in Cattle.

The rumen plays an essential role in the physiology and health of ruminants. The rumen undergoes substantial changes in size and function from birth to adulthood. The cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying these changes are not clear.

Mechanisms of action of for prostate cancer treatment: network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental validation.

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common non-cutaneous malignancy in men globally. , which exists in the heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan L., has antitumor effects; however, its exact mechanism of action remains unclear.

Precision Treatment of Colon Cancer Using Doxorubicin-Loaded Metal-Organic-Framework-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles.

Due to the limited efficacy and evident side effects of traditional chemotherapy drugs attributed to their lack of specificity and selectivity, novel strategies are essential for improving cancer treatment outcomes. Here, we successfully engineered FeO magnetic nanoparticles coated with zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8). The resulting nanocomposite (FeO@ZIF-8) demonstrates efficient adsorption of a substantial amount of doxorubicin (DOX) due to the porous nature of ZIF-8.

Impact of historical disease conditions on mortality and life expectancy in patients with advanced schistosomiasis in Hunan Province, China.

Background: Although the prognosis of advanced schistosomiasis patients has significantly improved, the impact of historical disease conditions on life expectancy remains unclear.

Methods: Utilizing data from an advanced schistosomiasis cohort (n=10 362) from 2008 to 2019 in Hunan, China, we examined five historical disease conditions: times of praziquantel treatment, the history of ascites, splenectomy, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and hepatic coma. Using latent class analysis, participants were categorized into three groups: Group 1 (characterized by no risk conditions), Group 2 (had ≤3 times of praziquantel treatment without UGIB history) and Group 3 (had UGIB history).

Revealing the active ingredients and mechanisms of Xiatianwu against hepatocellular carcinoma: a study based on network pharmacology and bioinformatics.

Xiatianwu is a traditional Chinese medicine. This study investigates the function of Xiatianwu in treating HCC through database analyses and in vitro experiments. The active ingredients of Xiatianwu were identified from TCMSP and HERB databases and their targets were predicted by Swiss TargetPrediction.

Metagenomic and FT-ICR MS insights into the mechanism for the arsenic biogeochemical cycling in groundwater.

Arsenic (As) is a groundwater contaminant of global concern. The degradation of dissolved organic matter (DOM) can provide a reducing environment for As release. However, the interaction of DOM with local microbial communities and how different sources and types of DOM influence the biotransformation of As in aquifers is uncertain.

Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms of Huaier on Modulating Metabolic Reprogramming of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Study based on Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and Bioinformatics.

Background: Huaier ( Murr), a traditional Chinese medicine, is widely used in China as a complementary and alternative therapy to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Past studies have shown that Huaier can arrest the cell cycle, promote apoptosis and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. However, how it regulates the metabolism of HCC is still unclear.

Postnatal Growth and Development of the Rumen: Integrating Physiological and Molecular Insights.

The rumen plays an essential role in the physiology and production of agriculturally important ruminants such as cattle. Functions of the rumen include fermentation, absorption, metabolism, and protection. Cattle are, however, not born with a functional rumen, and the rumen undergoes considerable changes in size, histology, physiology, and transcriptome from birth to adulthood.

Chromatin profiling reveals TFAP4 as a critical transcriptional regulator of bovine satellite cell differentiation.

Background: Satellite cells are myogenic precursor cells in adult skeletal muscle and play a crucial role in skeletal muscle regeneration, maintenance, and growth. Like embryonic myoblasts, satellite cells have the ability to proliferate, differentiate, and fuse to form multinucleated myofibers. In this study, we aimed to identify additional transcription factors that control gene expression during bovine satellite cell proliferation and differentiation.

Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Intramuscular Fat Development and Growth in Cattle.

Intramuscular fat, also referred to as marbling fat, is the white fat deposited within skeletal muscle tissue. The content of intramuscular fat in the skeletal muscle, particularly the muscle, of cattle is a critical determinant of beef quality and value. In this review, we summarize the process of intramuscular fat development and growth, the factors that affect this process, and the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms that mediate this process in cattle.

Evaluation of phase-adjusted interventions for COVID-19 using an improved SEIR model.

A local COVID-19 outbreak with two community clusters occurred in a large industrial city, Shaoxing, China, in December 2021 after serial interventions were imposed. We aimed to understand the reason by analysing the characteristics of the outbreak and evaluating the effects of phase-adjusted interventions. Publicly available data from 7 December 2021 to 25 January 2022 were collected to analyse the epidemiological characteristics of this outbreak.

Prediction of Oncomelania hupensis distribution in association with climate change using machine learning models.

Background: Oncomelania hupensis is the sole intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum. Its emergence and recurrence pose a constant challenge to the elimination of schistosomiasis in China. It is important to accurately predict the snail distribution for schistosomiasis prevention and control.

In vivo bioluminescence imaging of labile iron in xenograft models and liver using FeAL-1, an iron-activatable form of D-luciferin.

Dysregulated iron homeostasis underlies diverse pathologies, from ischemia-reperfusion injury to epithelial-mesenchymal transition and drug-tolerant "persister" cancer cell states. Here, we introduce ferrous iron-activatable luciferin-1 (FeAL-1), a small-molecule probe for bioluminescent imaging of the labile iron pool (LIP) in luciferase-expressing cells and animals. We find that FeAL-1 detects LIP fluctuations in cells after iron supplementation, depletion, or treatment with hepcidin, the master regulator of systemic iron in mammalian physiology.

Do gut microbiome-targeted therapies improve liver function in cirrhotic patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: Microbiome-targeted therapies (MTTs) are considered as promising interventions for cirrhosis, but the impact of gut microbiome modulation on liver function and disease severity has not been fully assessed. We comprehensively evaluated the efficacy of MTTs in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Methods: Data from randomized controlled trials were collected through MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrial.

Three Gorges Dam: Potential differential drivers and trend in the spatio-temporal evolution of the change in snail density based on a Bayesian spatial-temporal model and 5-year longitudinal study.

Background: Snail abundance varies spatially and temporally. Few studies have elucidated the different effects of the determinants affecting snail density between upstream and downstream areas of the Three Gorges Dam (TGD). We therefore investigated the differential drivers of changes in snail density in these areas, as well as the spatial-temporal effects of these changes.

Identifying determinants for the seropositive rate of schistosomiasis in Hunan province, China: A multi-scale geographically weighted regression model.

Background: Schistosomiasis is of great public health concern with a wide distribution and multiple determinants. Due to the advances in schistosomiasis elimination and the need for precision prevention and control, identifying determinants at a fine scale is urgent and necessary, especially for resource deployment in practice. Our study aimed to identify the determinants for the seropositive rate of schistosomiasis at the village level and to explore their spatial variations in local space.

Association of growth hormone deficiency with an increased number of preadipocytes in subcutaneous fat.

The inhibitory effect of growth hormone (GH) on adipose tissue growth is well known, but the underlying mechanism is not fully understood. In this study, we determined the possibility that GH inhibits adipose tissue growth by inhibiting adipogenesis, the process of formation of adipocytes from stem cells, in the lit/lit mice. The lit/lit mice are GH deficient because of a spontaneous mutation to the GH releasing hormone receptor (ghrhr) gene, and they have more subcutaneous fat despite being smaller than the lit/+ mice at the same age.

Three Gorges Dam: the changing trend of snail density in the Yangtze River basin between 1990 and 2019.

Background: The area of Oncomelania hupensis snail remains around 3.6 billion m, with newly emerging and reemergent habitats continuing to appear in recent years. This study aimed to explore the long-term dynamics of snail density before and after the operation of Three Gorges Dam (TGD).

Global Distribution of and Impact Factors.

Culex tritaeniorhynchus is the primary vector of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and has a wide global distribution. However, the current and future geographic distribution maps of in global are still incomplete. Our study aims to predict the potential distribution of in current and future conditions to provide a guideline for the formation and implementation of vector control strategies all over the world.