Efficacy analysis of vincristine, adriamycin, dexamethasone chemotherapy regimen combined with thalidomide in the treatment of multiple myeloma nephropathy and its impact on renal function factors.

Myeloma nephropathy is a rare but challenging disease. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and renal functional outcomes of the VAD chemotherapy regimen and thalidomide treatment for myeloma nephropathy. From August 2022 to December 2023, a total of 94 patients were admitted to People's Hospital of Shangrao City.

Clinical study of ligustrazine combined with radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in stroke patients with upper limb spasticity.

Upper limb spasticity is a common and serious sequelae in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) can improve upper limb dysfunction and relieve pain in patients, However, its efficacy as a single treatment is limited. In traditional Chinese medicine, Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) is the main pharmacological component of Ligusticum chuanxiong.

Study on the effect of Western medicine caltrate D combined with traditional Chinese medicine eight section brocade practice therapy on preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Caltrate D is a commonly used drug in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP), but the effect of single application is not ideal. Therefore, to investigate the eight section brocade therapy combined with caltrate D effect in preventing and treating PMOP. From January 2021 to June 2022, 110 postmenopausal women with decreased bone mass were selected and randomized into group A (n = 54) and group B (n = 56).

Preparation of Hybrid Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based on 3-Triethoxysilylpropyl Methacrylic Amide for Solid-Phase Extraction of Gatifloxacin From Lake Water.

A novel molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) against gatifloxacin based on a hybrid monomer (3-triethoxysilylpropyl methacrylic amide, APTES-MAA) was reported. In this study, the imprinted monolith was synthesized with gatifloxacin as template, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as cross-linker, and APTES-MAA as functional monomer in a mixture of acetonitrile and isooctane as porogen via an optimization based on density functional theory (DFT). The polymers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and mercury porosimetry.

Analysis of Chemical Composition of Long-Chain Linear Alkylbenzenes Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Microwave Plasma Torch Mass Spectrometry.

Long-chain linear alkylbenzenes (LABs) are essential precursors to produce alkylbenzene sulfonates, which have high surfactant properties and are readily biodegradable, widely used in various detergents. However, an effective and rapid method for the direct analysis and quality control of LAB chemical composition still needs to be improved. This study uses high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with microwave plasma torch mass spectrometry (HPLC-MPT-MS) to analyze the composition of long-chain LABs and quantify nine of these components.

The potential of plasma-activated water in safe and sustainable food production: a comprehensive review of recent advances and future trends.

Climate change and food security issues have increased the demand for effective and sustainable technologies in the food and agriculture sectors. Plasma-activated water (PAW), a novel cleaning and disinfecting agent enriched with reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species, has attracted widespread attention due to its potential application in maintaining microbiological safety and other quality parameters of food products. Compared to traditional disinfection methods, PAW is rapid and effective for various products, unrestricted by the volume or shape of the treated sample, and is green and sustainable.

Combination of PAMP-induced peptide signaling and its regulator SpWRKY65 boosts tomato resistance to Phytophthora infestans.

Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans (P. infestans), seriously compromises tomato growth and yield. PAMP-induced peptides (PIPs) are secreted peptides that act as endogenous elicitors, triggering plant immune responses.

The DnaJ1 heat shock protein interacts with the flavanone 3-hydroxylase-like protein F3HL to synergistically enhance drought tolerance by scavenging reactive oxygen species in tomato.

The widely distributed heat shock protein DnaJ is renowned for its pivotal role in enhancing thermal tolerance in plants; however, its involvement in drought tolerance remains elusive. In this study, genes encoding DnaJ1 were cloned from drought-resistant wild tomato (Solanum pennellii) and drought-sensitive cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). SpDnaJ1 and SlDnaJ1 from both tomato species were localized in the chloroplast, and their gene expression was induced by various abiotic stresses.

Right Atrial Function and Right Ventricular Diastolic Function and Their Relation With Exercise Capacity in OSAS.

Background: Right ventricular (RV) diastolic function and right atrial (RA) function are poorly characterized in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), but may influence exercise capacity. We aimed to evaluate RA function and RV diastolic function in OSAS and study their relationship with exercise capacity.

Methods: Fifty-three patients with OSAS and thirty age- and gender-matched controls prospectively underwent echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing to investigate RV diastolic function, RA function, and exercise capacity.

Strong segregation promotes self-destructive cooperation.

Self-destructive cooperators, which sacrifice themselves for others, challenge traditional group selection theory, as costs often exceed individual benefits. We predict self-destructive cooperators can persist in highly segregated environments where populations are primarily divided into homogenous groups originating from one or two founders. In such contexts, the benefits of self-destructive cooperators remain within homogeneous groups of self-destructive cooperators, preserving the sacrifice value and ensuring its maintenance.

GDC: Integration of Multi-Omic and Phenotypic Resources to Unravel the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hearing Loss.

Effective research and clinical application in audiology and hearing loss (HL) require the integration of diverse data, yet the absence of a dedicated database impedes understanding and insight extraction in HL. To address this, the Genetic Deafness Commons (GDC) is developed by consolidating extensive genetic and genomic data from 51 public databases and the Chinese Deafness Genetics Consortium. This repository comprises 5 983 613 variants across 201 HL genes, revealing the genetic landscape of HL and identifying six novel mutational hotspots within the DNA-binding domains of transcription factors.

A Molecularly Defined Medullary Network for Control of Respiratory Homeostasis.

The dynamic interaction between central respiratory chemoreceptors and the respiratory central pattern generator constitutes a critical homeostatic axis for stabilizing breathing rhythm and pattern, yet its circuit-level organization remains poorly characterized. Here, the functional connectivity between two key medullary hubs: the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) and the preBötzinger complex (preBötC) are systematically investigated. These findings delineate a medullary network primarily comprising Phox2b-expressing NTS neurons (NTS), GABAergic NTS neurons (NTS), and somatostatin (SST)-expressing preBötC neurons (preBötC).

Thermally Reconstructed Ru/La-CoO Nanosheets with Super Thermal Stability for Catalytic Combustion of Light Hydrocarbons: Induced Surface LaRuO Active Phase.

Addressing the thermal deactivation of catalysts remains critical for light hydrocarbons (LHs) combustion. This study develops Ru/La-CoO nanosheets combining RuO and La-doped CoO, demonstrating exceptional high-temperature stability. The individual introduction of Ru or La significantly promoted the catalytic activity of CoO, but a severe thermal deactivation is still inevitable.

Flavonifractor Plautii or Its Metabolite Desaminotyrosine as Prophylactic Agents for Alleviating Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury.

Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a major contributor to myocardial damage, leading to adverse cardiac remodeling and dysfunction. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in modulating cardiac outcomes. Here, the cardioprotective effects of a commensal bacterium Flavonifractor plautii (F.

Biomineralization-Inspired Membranization Toward Structural Enhancement of Coacervate Community.

The design and assembly of protocell models that can mimic the features and functions of life present a significant research challenge with the potential for far-reaching impact. Inspired by the natural phenomenon of microbe-induced mineralization, a way is developed to induce the spontaneous formation of mineralized membrane on the surface of coacervate droplets utilizing Fe ions. In particular, the effect of Fe ions on the microstructure of droplets at the molecular level is dissected by combining theoretical and experimental approaches.

Assembly and Functionality of 2D Protein Arrays.

Among the unique classes of 2D nanomaterials, 2D protein arrays garner increasing attention due to their remarkable structural stability, exceptional physiochemical properties, and tunable electronic and mechanical attributes. The interest in mimicking and surpassing the precise architecture and advanced functionality of natural protein systems drives the field of 2D protein assembly toward the development of sophisticated functional materials. Recent advancements deepen the understanding of the fundamental principles governing 2D protein self-assembly, accelerating the creation of novel functional biomaterials.

The ABF4-bHLH28-COMT5 module regulates melatonin synthesis and root development for drought tolerance in citrus.

Melatonin significantly influences the regulation of plant growth, development, and stress tolerance. However, the regulatory mechanisms underlying melatonin accumulation for drought tolerance in citrus are not fully understood. In this study, we first demonstrated that application of exogenous melatonin resulted in better drought tolerance by reducing water loss and maintaining redox homeostasis.

Characteristics in patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion and the impact on immune, coagulation, and inflammatory profiles.

Objective: Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion (RSA) impacts the physical and psychological well-being of women of reproductive age. This study aimed to reveal the potential mechanisms behind unexplained RSA from the perspective of glucose and lipid metabolic profiles before conception and their relationship with immune, coagulation, and inflammatory markers.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 100 patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion at our gynecology department from June 2022 to June 2023.

Natural variation and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing demonstrate the potential for a group VII ethylene response factor HvERF62 in regulating barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) waterlogging tolerance.

Waterlogging stress is a serious problem all over the world, which inhibits plant growth and development, and even leads to plant death in severe circumstances. Ethylene-responsive VII transcription factor (ERFVII) is a key factor regulating plant waterlogging tolerance. In this study, a major QTL conferring chlorophyll content under waterlogging stress was detected on chromosome 4H through GWAS using a natural population.

ZEB1 promotes the immune escape of ovarian cancer through the MCSF-CCL18 axis.

This study aimed to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying immune escape in ovarian cancer. Samples of ovarian cancer were used to explore the regulatory pathways involved in the malignant phenotype. Tumor cell models with different levels of factor expression were constructed via transfection, and their regulation was determined through investigation of protein expressions.

Indirect treatment comparison of oral sebetralstat and intravenous recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor for on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema attacks.

Background: The goal of on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema attacks is to halt attack progression to minimize morbidity and mortality. Four on-demand treatments have been approved thus far (ecallantide, icatibant, recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor [rhC1INH], and plasma-derived C1INH). Results from the sebetralstat phase 3 KONFIDENT trial (NCT05259917) have been reported.

CPA4 overexpression correlates with poor prognosis and tumor progression in endometrial cancer.

Background: The rise in endometrial cancer rates globally calls for advanced diagnostic methods and new biomarkers. CPA4, known for its role in cancer development, has not yet been studied in relation to endometrial cancer, making it a promising research avenue.

Methods: We analyzed CPA4's mRNA expression using data from TCGA and GEO databases and validated these findings with 116 clinical samples through immunohistochemical analysis.

Survival benefit of surgery vs radiotherapy alone to patients with stage IA lung adenocarcinoma: a propensity score-matched analysis.

Objectives: We compared the overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) of patients who received radiotherapy and surgery, respectively, in a large population.

Methods: In this study, we counted the patients diagnosed with stage IA lung adenocarcinoma in the SEER database from 2015 to 2019. We compared the overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) through Kaplan Meier analysis, balanced the differences of primary data through propensity score matching (PSM), screened independent prognostic factors through Cox regression analysis, and then compared the survival differences of different treatment methods through hierarchical analysis.

Bionomics and distribution of malaria vectors in Kisumu city, Western Kenya: implications for urban malaria transmission.

Background: Increasing unplanned urbanization in tropical Africa may create new niches for malaria vectors, raising transmission risk, yet control efforts focus on rural ecosystems. Understanding mosquito diversity, ecology and biting behaviour in urban areas is crucial for effective control. This study assessed Anopheles diversity, abundance, behaviour, and Plasmodium infection rates in Kisumu city, Kenya.