High glucose induces podocyte ferroptosis through BAP1/SLC7A11 pathway.

Background: Ferroptosis plays an important role in the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). However, its specific regulatory mechanisms remain unclear.

Methods: MPC5 cells were cultured in high glucose (HG) medium to stimulate the HG environment in vitro.

Function and Potential ceRNA Identification of Circ_009773 in Neodymium Oxide Nanoparticle-Induced Lung Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition.

Nanoparticles of neodymium oxide (NPs-NdO) can induce respiratory-related diseases, including lung tissue injury when entering the organism through the respiratory tract. However, it is currently unclear whether they can induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in lung tissue and the related mechanisms. In this study, we investigated the function of circ_009773 in the process of EMT induced by NPs-NdO in lung tissue from in vivo as well as in vitro experiments.

Hip Flexor Muscle Activation During Common Rehabilitation and Strength Exercises.

The iliopsoas muscle plays an essential role in lumbopelvic and hip anterior stability, which is particularly important in the presence of limited osseous acetabular coverage anteriorly as in hip dysplasia and/or hip micro-instability. The purpose of this systematic review is to (1) describe iliopsoas activation levels during common rehabilitation exercises and (2) provide an evidence-based exercise progression for strengthening the iliopsoas based on electromyography (EMG) studies. In total, 109 healthy adult participants ranging from ages 20 to 40 were included in nine studies.

Harnessing microalgae for metal nanoparticles biogenesis using heavy metal ions from wastewater as a metal precursor: A review.

Heavy metal contamination of water sources has long been a silent yet potent threat, endangering environmental and human health. Conventional wastewater treatments are costly due to high infrastructure expenses, energy consumption, and chemical usage. These treatments lead to secondary environmental pollution, such as producing toxic sludge, greenhouse gaseous emissions, and residual pollutants discharges.