[IgA vasculitis with necrosis of the small intestine secondary to monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance: A case report].

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance combined with renal damage is named monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance. There are few reports about IgA vasculitis in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Here, we report a case of monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance, who had manifestations of IgA vasculitis, including purpura, gastrointestinal bleeding and joint pain.

Copper-Catalyzed One-Pot Protocol for Reductive -Arylation of Nitroarenes with (Hetero)aryl Chlorides in Water.

A novel protocol for the Cu-catalyzed reductive -arylation of nitroarenes with (hetero)aryl chlorides in water has been realized. Combining -(9-carbazol-9-yl)-6-hydroxypicolinamide () with oxalohydrazide is vital to realize the method at 90 °C with a loading of 5 mol % of CuO/. Various nitroarenes and aryl chlorides have been successfully coupled in good to excellent isolated yields.

The mediating role of resilience in the relationship between meaning in life and attitude toward death among ICU nurses: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The majority of elderly individuals prefer to spend their final days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). ICU nurses are key providers in hospice care, and their attitudes toward death influence the quality of end-of-life nursing. Positive psychology emphasizes promoting positive attitudes toward death.

Association between serum unsaturated fatty acids levels and infertility among American women from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014.

Background: Some research indicates that unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) in the diet could enhance reproductive outcomes in infertile women. However, other research holds different views, possibly due to differences in the conversion rates of UFAs from various foods and bioavailability in the body. Therefore, this research examined the link between serum UFAs and infertility issues.

Altered immune response is associated with sex difference in vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease in human prefrontal cortex.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with a higher risk incidence in females than in males, and there are also differences in AD pathophysiology between sexes. The role of sex in the pathogenesis of AD may be crucial, yet the cellular and molecular basis remains unclear. Here, we performed a comprehensive analysis using four public transcriptome datasets of AD patients and age-matched control individuals in prefrontal cortex, including bulk transcriptome (295 females and 402 males) and single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) data (224 females and 219 males).

-Selective Carboacylation of Alkynes via Photoredox/Nickel Dual Catalysis.

Here, we report an intermolecular carboacylation of terminal alkynes with tertiary and secondary alkyltrifluoroborates as well as acyl chlorides via photoredox/nickel dual catalysis, affording a varity of stereodefined trisubstituted enones in good to excellent yields and stereoselectivity, through a radical relay process. This redox-neutral protocol exhibits excellent functional group tolerance, exclusive regio- and stereoselectivity, and broad compatibility with various acyl chlorides and alkyltrifluoroborates.

Mechanisms of glutamate receptors hypofunction dependent synaptic transmission impairment in the hippocampus of schizophrenia susceptibility gene Opcml-deficient mouse model.

Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with high heritability, characterized by positive and negative symptoms as well as cognitive abnormalities. Dysfunction in glutamate synapse is strongly implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. However, the precise role of the perturbed glutamatergic system in contributing to the cognitive abnormalities of schizophrenia at the synaptic level remains largely unknown.

Facile Fabrication of Co-Doped Porous Carbon from Coal Hydrogasification Semi-Coke for Efficient Microwave Absorption.

A Co-doped porous carbon was successfully fabricated by a facile carbonizing procedure using coal hydrogasification semi-coke (SC) as the carbon and cobalt nitrate as the magnetic precursors, respectively. The mass ratio of the precursors was changed to regulate the microwave absorption (MA) capabilities. The favorable MA capabilities are a result of a synergistic interaction be-tween the dielectric loss from the carbon framework, the magnetic loss from nano-sized Co particles, and multiple scattering from the residual pores.

Surface hydrophobicity mechanism of poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari: Dermanyssidae), gives novel meaning to chemical control.

Surface hydrophobicity of organisms provides biological self-protection. The hydrophobicity of pest surface, acting as a main obstacle for the pest control, can lead to low utilization and high loss of pesticides. Dermanyssus gallinae is a notorious pest in egg-laying hens, whose control primarily depends on acaricide spraying, while its surface hydrophobicity and potential influence on pesticide effectiveness are not clear.

Assessment of nutrient cycling in an intensive mariculture system.

Rapid mariculture expansion has raised concerns about coastal eutrophication. This study assesses nutrient cycling in Sansha Bay, China, a eutrophic semi-enclosed bay with intensive mariculture. A two-endmember mixing model showed significant additions of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN; 6.

Unveiling the role of IGF1R in autism spectrum disorder: a multi-omics approach to decipher common pathogenic mechanisms in the IGF signaling pathway.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition marked by impairments in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Emerging evidence suggests that the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) signaling pathway plays a critical role in ASD pathogenesis; however, the precise pathogenic mechanisms remain elusive. This study utilizes multi-omics approaches to investigate the pathogenic mechanisms of ASD susceptibility genes within the IGF pathway.

Thoracic Radiotherapy Improves the Survival in Patients With -Mutated Oligo-Organ Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Phase III Trial.

Purpose: This multicenter, randomized, phase III clinical trial (Northern Radiation Oncology Group of China-002) focused on patients with oligo-organ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have epidermal growth factor receptor () mutations. We aimed to investigate whether first-line concurrent thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) and EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), compared with TKIs alone, could achieve better survival.

Materials And Methods: The patients in the TKI plus TRT group received 60 Gy to primary lung tumor and positive regional lymph nodes.

Overview of PRMT1 modulators: Inhibitors and degraders.

Protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) is pivotal in executing normal cellular functions through its catalytic action on the methylation of arginine side chains on protein substrates. Emerging research has revealed a correlation between the dysregulation of PRMT1 expression and the initiation and progression of tumors, significantly influence on patient prognostication, attributed to the essential role played by PRMT1 in a number of biological processes, including transcriptional regulation, signal transduction or DNA repair. Therefore, PRMT1 emerged as a promising therapeutic target for anticancer drug discovery in the past decade.

Development of a highly specific LAMP assay for detection of Sarcocystis tenella and Sarcocystis gigantea in sheep.

Sarcocystis infection in sheep has caused significant economic losses in the livestock industry, and the genetic similarity among Sarcocystis species highlights the need for precise diagnostic methods in sheep. This study developed a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method targeting COX-1 and 28S rRNA genes to detect Sarcocystis tenella and Sarcocystis gigantea, respectively. The LAMP method exhibited high specificity, selectively amplifying target DNA sequences without cross-reactivity with closely related protozoa, such as Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum.

Effect of video-based interventions on emergence delirium in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: Emergence delirium is frequently observed in pediatric patients. With advancements in video-based interventions, such as cartoons, video games, and virtual reality, these modalities may contribute to a reduced incidence of emergency delirium among children. However, robust evidence supporting their efficacy remains necessary.

Photoinduced Phosphoniumation of Aryl Halides and Arylthianthrenium Salts via an Electron Donor-Acceptor Complex.

Owing to their remarkable practicality and utility, phosphonium salts have attracted substantial interest and are widely applied in critical areas, such as medicine, materials science, and catalysis. Herein, we developed a facile and photocatalyst/metal-free synthetic strategy for the preparation of phosphonium salts utilizing aryl halides/arylthianthrenium salts as aryl radical precursors. This approach is disclosed to undergo an efficient light-induced electron donor-acceptor pathway, facilitating the synthesis of a structurally diverse range of phosphonium salts.

A Modular Three-Component Approach for Site-selective Tandem Arene Thiophosphorylation.

Thiophosphates serve as pivotal reagents within the realms of both organic and inorganic synthesis, with their most notable applications observed in agricultural chemistry. This manuscript delineates a modular three-component synthetic strategy for site-selective arene C-H thiophosphorylation with thianthrenium salt, 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.

Knockdown of fibrillin-1 suppresses retina-blood barrier dysfunction by inhibiting vascular endothelial apoptosis under diabetic conditions.

Aim: To investigate the effects of fibrillin-1 (FBN1) deletion on the integrity of retina-blood barrier function and the apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells under diabetic conditions.

Methods: Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice were used to simulate the diabetic conditions of diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients, and FBN1 expression was detected in retinas from STZ-diabetic mice and controls. In the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, the GSE60436 dataset was selected to analyze FBN1 expressions in fibrovascular membranes from DR patients.

Developing an institutional control framework for contaminated sites in China: An analytical case study.

Institutional controls, as an important measure for risk management of contaminated sites, is widely used in site management by the United States, Canada and European countries. At present, some regions in China have also begun to explore the implementation of institutional controls, but its path, safeguard mechanism, and tracking evaluation are still unclear. Based on China's unique contaminated site remediation control system and land management system, this paper proposes a framework for the whole life cycle institutional controls of China's contaminated sites: (1) evaluate the need for institutional controls; (2) establish the objectives of institutional controls; (3) identify the restrictive requirements of institutional controls; (4) establish the implementation form of institutional controls; and (5) regularly review the effectiveness of institutional controls.

Ultrasound evaluation of cardiac and diaphragmatic function at different positions during a spontaneous breathing trial predicting extubation outcomes: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: The ratio (E/Ea) of mitral Doppler inflow velocity to annular tissue Doppler wave velocity by transthoracic echocardiography and diaphragmatic excursion (DE) by diaphragm ultrasound have been confirmed to predict extubation outcomes. However, few studies focused on the predicting value of E/Ea and DE at different positions during a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT), as well as the effects of △E/Ea and △DE (changes in E/Ea and DE during a SBT).

Methods: This study was a reanalysis of the data of 60 difficult-to-wean patients in a previous study published in 2017.

DOTAP Modified Formulations of Aminoacid Based Cationic Liposomes for Improved Gene Delivery and Cell Viability.

The liposomal systems proved remarkably useful for the delivery of genetic materials but enhancing their efficacy remains a significant challenge. While structural alterations could result in the discovery of more effective transfecting lipids, improving the efficacy of widely used lipid carriers is also crucial in order to compete with viral vectors for gene delivery. Herein, we developed formulations of commercially available lipid, 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP) with synthetic amino acid based cationic lipids.