Chiral Gold Nanostructure Monolayers as SERS Substrates for Ultrasensitive Detection of Enantiomer Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease.

Sensitive and specific biomarkers are needed for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Herein, a new type of chiral gold nanostructure induced by D-/L-cysteine-leucine dipeptides with a g-factor of 0.1 was successfully synthesized.

Deciphering the allosteric dynamics of GPR120-fatty acid interactions within a bilayer nanogold electrochemical receptor biosensor: the impact of replacing tryptophan 198 with proline.

GPR120 is a free fatty acid receptor capable of signalling excess fatty acids. GPR120 can be activated by various types of free fatty acids, causing intracellular signal transduction and exerting energy regulation, immune homeostasis, and neuronal functions. It has been suggested that Trp198 may be an important residue in the recognition and activation of GPR120 by fatty acid ligands, but direct experimental evidence is lacking.

Developmental and reproductive toxicity (DART) study of a novel SARS-CoV-2 tetravalent recombinant protein vaccine (SCTV01E) in rats.

SCTV01E, a novel SARS-CoV-2 tetravalent protein vaccine containing recombinant spike proteins of Alpha (B.1.1.

Structural analysis of substrate recognition loop flexibility in D-arabinose dehydrogenase from Candida auris.

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen that poses a significant threat to global health due to its multidrug resistance and ability to persist in healthcare settings. A key factor contributing to its survival and virulence is its capacity to combat oxidative stress, a process primarily driven by oxidative stress-related enzymes. One such enzyme, d-arabinose dehydrogenase from C.

Integrated analysis of the complete sequence of a macaque genome.

The crab-eating macaques (Macaca fascicularis) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) are pivotal in biomedical and evolutionary research. However, their genomic complexity and interspecies genetic differences remain unclear. Here, we present a complete genome assembly of a crab-eating macaque, revealing 46% fewer segmental duplications and 3.

Dermatosis Neglecta and Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus Occurred Post Surgery of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Dermatosis neglecta (DN) is a rare condition, often linked to psychosomatic disorders, with an unclear etiology. Chilblain lupus erythematosus (CHLE) constitutes a rare variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, frequently mistaken for idiopathic chilblain due to its chilblain-like lesions. To date, no instances of concurrent DN and CHLE occurring at the site of a skin flap or graft have been documented.

Survival and risk factors for metastatic colorectal cancer patients with a history of prior malignancy.

Given concerns about treatment, there is uncertainty surrounding the effect of prior malignancy on the survival of individuals with metastatic colorectal cancer. This study sought to evaluate how prior malignancy impacts the survival of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Patients diagnosed with stage IV mCRC (per the American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC] 6th edition) between 2004 and 2015 were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database.

The Multifaceted Roles of BACH1 in Disease: Implications for Biological Functions and Therapeutic Applications.

BTB domain and CNC homolog 1 (BACH1) belongs to the family of basic leucine zipper proteins and is expressed in most mammalian tissues. It can regulate its own expression and play a role in transcriptionally activating or inhibiting downstream target genes. It has a crucial role in various biological processes, such as oxidative stress, cell cycle, heme homeostasis, and immune regulation.

Analyzing the Linker Structure of PROTACs throughout the Induction Process: Computational Insights.

Linker structures are a crucial component of proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) and have traditionally been designed based on empirical methods, which presents significant challenges in the development of PROTACs. Current optimization strategies typically focus on reducing the number of rotatable bonds in the linker to limit conformational freedom. However, this approach overlooks the complexity of the target protein degradation process.

Modified 'Xingnao Kaiqiao' acupuncture technique shortens the recovery time of comatose patients.

Background: This study was conducted to analyse the therapeutic effect of the modified 'Xingnao Kaiqiao' acupuncture technique in the recovery of comatose patients, as well as the clinical factors that may influence recovery from coma.

Methods: Diagnostic and therapeutic data from 166 patients in a coma due to neurological diseases were retrospectively collected. Eighty-seven comatose patients received conventional treatment, and 79 patients received conventional treatment + the modified 'Xingnao Kaiqiao' acupuncture technique.

Oxygen vacancy and interface effect dual modulation of SnS/SnO heterojunction for boosting formaldehyde detection at low temperature.

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a harmful volatile organic pollutant, which is commonly found in interior decoration and furniture products. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a gas sensor that can quickly and accurately detect formaldehyde for human health and environmental protection. In order to achieve this goal, in this work, SnS/SnO heterostructure was synthesized by in-situ sulfurization process on the basis of SnO nanospheres, and its formaldehyde sensing performance was studied.

Eco-friendly fabrication of a delignified wood‑calcium alginate aerogel with improved mechanical properties for efficient thermal insulation and flame retardancy.

Wood based composites with low density and great flame retardancy are increasingly required as sustainable and low-carbon building materials for energy conservation. In this work, the symbiosis between bio-based calcium alginate (CaA) and delignified wood was fabricated to form delignified wood-CaA aerogel composites. The density of the delignified wood@CaA sample was dropped to only 89 kg/m from 120 kg/m of the control wood.

Immunogenicity Assessment of a 14-Valent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Candidate in Mice.

Background: Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer affecting women globally, with HPV as the primary etiology agent. Prophylactic HPV vaccines have substantially reduced the incidence of cervical cancer.

Methods: This study assessed the immunogenicity of SCT1000, a 14-valent recombinant virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine developed by Sinocelltech, Ltd.

Balancing the Charge Separation and Surface Reaction Dynamics in Twin-Interface Photocatalysts for Solar-to-Hydrogen Production.

Solar-driven photocatalytic green hydrogen (H) evolution reaction presents a promising route toward solar-to-chemical fuel conversion. However, its efficiency has been hindered by the desynchronization of fast photogenerated charge carriers and slow surface reaction kinetics. This work introduces a paradigm shift in photocatalyst design by focusing on the synchronization of charge transport and surface reactions through the use of twin structures as a unique platform.

Injectable calcium phosphate cement integrated with BMSCs-encapsulated microcapsules for bone tissue regeneration.

Injectable calcium phosphate cement (CPC) offers significant benefits for the minimally invasive repair of irregular bone defects. However, the main limitations of CPC, including its deficiency in osteogenic properties and insufficient large porosity, require further investigation and resolution. In this study, alginate-chitosan-alginate (ACA) microcapsules were used to encapsulate and deliver rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) into CPC paste, while a porous CPC scaffold was established to support cell growth.

Hierarchical WS-WO Nanohybrids with Flower-like p-n Heterostructures for Trimethylamine Detection.

The detection of trimethylamine (TMA) is critically important due to its toxic and flammable nature, which poses significant risks to human health and the environment. However, achieving high response, rapid kinetics, selectivity, and low operating temperatures in TMA sensing remains challenging. In this study, WS/WO nanohybrids with flower-like hierarchical structures were synthesized via an in situ sulfurization process, utilizing varying amounts of thioacetamide to control the sulfurization state of WO.

Pro-fibrotic effect of the susceptible gene PCSK5 in vascular fibrosis of Takayasu arteritis via TGF-β and SMAD3 signaling pathway activation.

Background: Vascular fibrosis directly causes vascular thickening in Takayasu arteritis (TAK), in which sustained transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) activation is critical. Understanding TGF-β activation regulation and blocking it might yield a therapeutic effect in TAK. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 5 (PCSK5) rs6560480 (T/C) is associated with TAK development.

Leaf Segmentation Using Modified YOLOv8-Seg Models.

Computer-vision-based plant leaf segmentation technology is of great significance for plant classification, monitoring of plant growth, precision agriculture, and other scientific research. In this paper, the YOLOv8-seg model was used for the automated segmentation of individual leaves in images. In order to improve the segmentation performance, we further introduced a Ghost module and a Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network (BiFPN) module into the standard Yolov8 model and proposed two modified versions.

Effect of margin designs and loading conditions on the stress distribution of endocrowns: a finite element analysis.

Background: Margin designs and loading conditions can impact the mechanical characteristics and survival of endocrowns. Analyzing the stress distribution of endocrowns with various margin designs and loading conditions can provide evidence for their clinical application.

Methods: Three finite element analysis models were established based on the margin designs: endocrown with a butt-joint type margin (E0), endocrown with a 90° shoulder (E90), and endocrown with a 135° shoulder (E135).

Layered double hydroxide-based electrode materials derived from metal-organic frameworks: synthesis and applications in supercapacitors.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising electrode materials for supercapacitors (SCs) due to their highly porous structures, tunable chemical compositions, and diverse morphologies. However, their applications are hindered by low conductivity and poor cycling performance. A novel approach for resolving this issue involves the growth of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) using MOFs as efficient templates or precursors for electrode material preparation.

AttMOT: Improving Multiple-Object Tracking by Introducing Auxiliary Pedestrian Attributes.

Multiobject tracking (MOT) is a fundamental problem in computer vision with numerous applications, such as intelligent surveillance and automated driving. Despite the significant progress made in MOT, pedestrian attributes, such as gender, hairstyle, body shape, and clothing features, which contain rich and high-level information, have been less explored. To address this gap, we propose a simple, effective, and generic method to predict pedestrian attributes to support general reidentification (Re-ID) embedding.

Relationship Between Mindfulness and Affiliate Stigma in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: The Mediating Role of Coping Styles.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the current status of affiliate stigma among parents of autistic children, analyze the influencing factors, explore the relationship among mindfulness, coping styles, and affiliate stigma, and verify the mediating role of coping styles between mindfulness and affiliate stigma in parents of children with autism in China.

Method: Between February and April 2023, the Child Development Behaviour Centre of a public hospital in China recruited 345 parents of children with autism. These parents completed the general information questionnaire, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, the Affiliate Stigma Scale, and the Simple Coping Style Questionnaire.