Biomass allocation between reproductive and vegetative organs of Artemisia along a large environmental gradient.

Background: Biomass allocation reflects functional tradeoffs among plant organs and thus represents life history strategies. However, little is known about the patterns and drivers of biomass allocation between reproductive and vegetative organs along large environmental gradients. Here, we examined how environmental gradients affect biomass and the allocation between reproductive and vegetative organs.

Divergence in Chinese Sexual Attitudes: An Age-Period-Cohort Analysis.

A crucial component of comprehending societal change is understanding how sexual attitudes have evolved over time. The substantial and typical changes in China have created an ideal quasi-experimental design and a wealth of empirical data for tracking the evolution of sexual attitudes. However, existing research has failed to adequately analyze the temporal trends in Chinese sexual attitudes.

High mobility group box 1 promotes endometriosis under hypoxia by regulating inflammation and autophagy in vitro and in vivo.

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic disease. Our previous study identified a positive correlation between high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and endometriosis, and HMGB1 and inflammation. However, the precise roles of HMGB1 in endometriosis are not fully elucidated.

NSUN5-FTH1 Axis Inhibits Ferroptosis to Promote the Growth of Gastric Cancer Cells.

Recent studies revealed that NOP2/Sun RNA methyltransferase 5 (NSUN5) - ferritin heavy chain (FTH1) pathway is associated with ferroptosis in stem cells, whereas its roles in gastric cancer are still unclear. Our study aims to investigate the roles of the NSUN5-FTH1 axis in gastric cancer (GC) and its molecular mechanisms. Stable cell lines were constructed on SGC7901 cells by using shRNAs and pcDNA3.

Homoharringtonine Attenuates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis by Inhibiting NF-B Signaling.

Homoharringtonine (HHT) exhibits an anti-inflammatory activity. The potential protective effects and mechanisms of HHT on dextran sulfate sodium- (DSS-) induced colitis were investigated. DSS-induced colitis mice were intraperitoneally injected with HHT.

Clinical analysis of metastatic characteristics of infrapyloric lymph nodes (No.206) and terminal ileum lymph nodes in patients with right colon cancer.

Background: D3 or complete mesocolic excision (CME) surgery has become a common surgical procedure for the treatment of colon cancer metastasis. Clinical misuse and overuse of lymph node dissection bring unnecessary burdens to patients. A detailed guidance for lymph node dissection in patients with T3 and T4 stage right colon cancer at different locations is urgently needed.

Laparoscopic Surgery Versus Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Impacts on Natural Killer Cells.

Unlabelled: Laparoscopic resection is increasingly used in colorectal cancer (CRC). It has been suggested to carry short-term benefits in safety, recovery, and preservation on immune function for patients with CRC. However, the impact of laparoscopic resection on natural killer (NK) cells is largely unclear.

MicroRNA-149 sensitizes colorectal cancer to radiotherapy by downregulating human epididymis protein 4.

Human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) was significantly up-regulated in colorectal cancer (CRC), while the potential relevance to radiation resistance of this phenomenon is still elusive. Relative expressions of target genes were quantified by real-time PCR. The protein level was determined by Western blot.