Non-coding RNA RMRP governs RAB31-dependent MMP secretion, enhancing ovarian cancer invasion.

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are frequently dysregulated in various cancers and have been implicated in the etiology and progression of cancer. Ovarian cancer, the most fatal gynecological cancer, has a poor prognosis and a high patient fatality rate due to metastases. In this study, we classified patients with ovarian cancer into three groups based on their ncRNA expression levels.

The Management of Cardiovascular Abnormalities in Patient With LEOPARD Syndrome.

LEOPARD syndrome (LS) is a rare hereditary disorder in Asian countries. This syndrome consists of multiple systemic abnormalities. In particular, characteristic cardiovascular effects in LS may include variable clinical manifestations from benign to life-threatening courses.

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) surface functionalization by low-energy ion-beam irradiation under a reactive O2 environment and its effect on the PEEK/copper adhesives.

A low-energy Ar+ ion beam was used to modify the surface of a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) film. The modification reaction proceeded with or without oxygen gas injected during the irradiation. The surface functional groups of the modified PEEK were confirmed with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy as increasing various oxygen-containing functional groups.