Insights into the epitranscriptomic role of N-methyladenosine on aging skeletal muscle.

The modification of RNA through the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) has emerged as a growing area of research due to its regulatory role in gene expression and various biological processes regulating the expression of genes. m6A RNA methylation is a post-transcriptional modification that is dynamic and reversible and found in mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and other non-coding RNA of most eukaryotic cells. It is executed by special proteins known as "writers," which initiate methylation; "erasers," which remove methylation; and "readers," which recognize it and regulate the expression of the gene.

Bazi Bushen maintains intestinal homeostasis through inhibiting TLR4/NFκB signaling pathway and regulating gut microbiota in SAMP6 mice.

Background: Bazi Bushen is a Chinese patented medicine with multiple health benefits and geroprotective effects, yet, no research has explored its effects on intestinal homeostasis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of Bazi Bushen on intestinal inflammation and the potential mechanism of gut microbiota dysbiosis and intestinal homeostasis in senescence-accelerated mouse prone 6 (SAMP6). The hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and immunohistochemistry were performed to assess the function of the intestinal mucosal barrier.

Hyperhubeins A-I, Bioactive Sesquiterpenes with Diverse Skeletons from .

Nine new sesquiterpenes, hyperhubeins A-I (-), and 14 known analogues (-) were isolated from the aerial portions of . Their structures and absolute configurations were determined unambiguously via spectroscopic analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and electronic circular dichroism calculations. Compounds - possess an unprecedented sesquiterpene carbon skeleton.

Epidemiology of intracerebral hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is associated with high mortality and disability rates. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sex, age, study year, risk factors, bleeding site, median year of study, and the incidence of ICH.

Method: Literature on the incidence of ICH published on 1 January 1980 and 1 January 2020, was systematically retrieved from PubMed and Embase databases.

Doxycycline vs Placebo at 12 Weeks in Patients With Mild Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Importance: Mild thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) negatively impacts quality of life, yet no clinical guidelines for its treatment are available. Existing evidence supports the use of doxycycline in treating mild TAO.

Objective: To evaluate the short-term (12 weeks) efficacy of doxycycline in treating mild TAO.

[Modified Dihuang Decoction improves ovarian reserve in mice by regulating Bcl-2-related mitochondrial apoptosis pathway].

The present study investigated the effect of Modified Dihuang Decoction in improving ovarian reserve in mice through the Bcl-2-related mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. Forty-eight adult female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into the following six groups with eight mice in each group: a blank group, a model group, a femoston group(three cycles of treatment with 0.13 mg·kg~(-1) estradiol tablets for 2 days and 1.

Network Pharmacology-Based Prediction of Bioactive Compounds and Potential Targets of Wenjing Decoction for Treatment of Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that negatively affects the quality of life in women. The Wenjing decoction (WJD) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been shown to have a therapeutic effect on endometriosis. Our study systematically explored the mechanism of WJD against endometriosis using a network pharmacology approach.

Confirmation of Xp22.11 Duplication as a Germline Susceptibility Alteration in a Wilms Tumor Arising in Horseshoe Kidney.

There is strong evidence of a genetic contribution to Wilms tumor, such as gene variation or epigenetic changes at chromosome locus 11p15. A previous genome wide association study (GWAS) of Wilms tumor identified other significant association loci including Xp22. A 4-year-old girl developed a Wilms tumor of the left isthmus of a horseshoe kidney.

Ocular surface changes in Graves' ophthalmopathy.

Many patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES), and this is one of the most common reasons of eye discomfort in patients with GO. The prevalence of DES in patients with GO is significantly higher than normal subjects. The ocular surface changes involving changes in tears, cornea, conjunctiva and glands occur in GO patients.

[Practice and exploration of orbital anatomy and orbital imaging courses in dental students].

Purpose: To improve the teaching effect of orbital anatomy course for students majoring in stomatology.

Methods: Based on a retrospective analysis of average score of orbital anatomy course for previous dental and medical students, and the problems existing in teaching effect, orbital anatomy and orbital imaging course were designed and carried out in dental students. The course combined imaging with orbital anatomy, and included clinical examples.

[Meta-analysis of Kuntai Capsules combined with GnRH-a in treatment of endometriosis].

To systemically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Kuntai Capsules combined with GnRH-a in the treatment of endome-triosis. The databases of CNKI, WanFang, VIP, PubMed, EMbase and Cochrane Library were searched from their establishment to May 2019 to collect the randomized controlled trials of Kuntai Capsules combined with GnRH-a in the treatment of endometriosis. The data were searched, screened and extracted by two researchers according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the data were analyzed by using RevMan 5.

Mangiferin promotes macrophage cholesterol efflux and protects against atherosclerosis by augmenting the expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1.

Mangiferin has been identified as a potent cardioprotective factor that enhances high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in plasma. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of mangiferin on macrophage cholesterol efflux and the development of atherosclerosis. The results showed that mangiferin injection significantly decreased atherosclerotic plaque size, and reduced plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride, and total cholesterol in apoE knockout mice, whereas reverse cholesterol transport efficiency and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were enhanced.

Esculetin Inhibits Proliferation, Invasion, and Migration of Laryngeal Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo by Inhibiting Janus Kinas (JAK)-Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription-3 (STAT3) Activation.

BACKGROUND Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the head and neck. Natural compounds in traditional Chinese medicine provide many valuable potential compounds for tumor chemotherapy. Esculetin, a coumarin derivative from several herbs, inhibits proliferation of many types of cancer cells, but its anticancer effect in laryngeal cancer is still not clear.

Tanshinone IIA attenuates estradiol-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome in mice by ameliorating FSHR expression in the ovary.

Tanshinone IIA (TSIIA) is a major component of , a Chinese herb that exhibits a therapeutic effect on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The present study replicated PCOS via the neonatal treatment of estradiol in mice. Estrous cycles, body and ovarian weight, serum levels of testosterone and estradiol were determined.

15q23 Gain in a Neonate with a Giant Omphalocele and Multiple Co-Occurring Anomalies.

Background: Omphalocele is a rare congenital abdominal wall defect. It is frequently associated with genetic abnormality and other congenital anomalies, although isolated omphalocele cases do exist. Data have shown that omphalocele with co-occurring genetic abnormality has worse prognosis than isolated omphalocele.

Apigenin Retards Atherogenesis by Promoting ABCA1-Mediated Cholesterol Efflux and Suppressing Inflammation.

Background/aims: The development of atherosclerosis is accompanied by escalating inflammation and lipid accumulation within blood vessel walls. ABCA1 plays a crucial role in mediating cholesterol efflux from macrophages, which protects against atherogenesis. This research was designed to explore the effects and underlying mechanisms of apigenin (4', 5, 7-trihydroxyflavone) on ABCA1-mediated cellular cholesterol efflux and LPS-stimulated inflammation in RAW264.

[The manifestation of videonystamography in the patients with posterior circulation ischemia vertigo].

To investigate the changes of vedionystamography(VNG)in patients with posterior circulation ischemia vertigo(PCIV).Fifty patients who complained of vertigo and imbalance with PCI were selected as experimental group for testing of visual nystamography(VNG).Thirty normal subjects were chosen as control group.

Activation of c-Jun/JNK signaling predicts poor prognosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

A significant proportion of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) will develop regional relapse or distant metastasis after treatment. This present study evaluated the role of c-Jun/JNK signaling pathways in NPC and its relationship with prognosis. Our study enrolled 122 patients diagnosed with NPC and 136 chronic nasosinusitis patients.

Functionalization of MOFs via a mixed-ligand strategy: enhanced CO uptake by pore surface modification.

A new Zn(ii) metal-organic framework (MOF) [Me2NH2][Zn2(BDPP)(HTZ)]·4DMF (1) (H4BDPP = 3,5-bis(3,5-dicarboxylphenyl)pyridine, HTZ = 1H-tetrazole) has been constructed under solvothermal conditions by using a mixed-ligand strategy. Structural analysis demonstrates that 1 is a 3D framework based on four kinds of secondary building units (SBUs), which presents a rare structure constructed from quaternary SBUs and shows an uncommon (3,3,4,6)-connected topology. In particular, 1 contains two shapes of 1D open channels with suitable pore sizes, high porosity, and a highly polar pore system decorated with uncoordinated N atoms and carboxylic O atoms, providing a good environment for selective adsorption of CO2.