Background: Despite the promising prospects of using microRNAs in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research, several challenges remain unresolved.
Method: Our study analyzed the changes in microRNA expression levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma samples and their association with concurrent cognitive decline and hippocampal volume changes in patients with AD using the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database.
Result: We observed a significant decrease in plasma hsa-mir-125b-5p levels (P=0.
Multi-insertion/deletion polymorphisms (Multi-InDels), as the novel genetic markers, show great potential in forensic research. Whereas, forensic researchers mainly focus on the multi-InDels on the autosomes, which can provide relatively limited information in some complex paternity cases. In this study, a novel X chromosomal multi-InDel multiplex amplification system was designed, containing 22 multi-InDels and one STR locus on the X chromosome.
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December 2024
Objective: This study investigates the effects of Paromomycin on SUMOylation-related pathways in glioblastoma (GBM), specifically targeting HDAC1 inhibition.
Methods: Using TCGA and GTEx datasets, we identified SUMOylation-related genes associated with GBM prognosis. Molecular docking analysis suggested Paromomycin as a potential HDAC1 inhibitor.
Background: This study aimed to investigate the current preoperative frailty status of elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery and identify its associated factors. The objective of this study was to provide clinicians with valuable insights for implementing frailty intervention strategies.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 375 elderly patients who underwent abdominal surgery at a tertiary hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, between October 2021 and August 2022.
Exposure to high temperatures can impair the grain-filling process in rice ( L.), potentially leading to the formation of chalky endosperm, but the molecular regulation mechanism remains largely elusive. Here, we reported that high-temperature (HT) stress (day/night, 35 °C/30 °C) reduces both the grain-filling rate and grain weight of Ningjing 1 variety compared to normal temperatures (NT, day/night, 28 °C/23 °C).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this research, a self-developed panel comprising 22 X chromosomal multi-InDels and one X-STR was used to explore the genetic polymorphisms and forensic characteristics of these loci in Guizhou Miao and Guizhou Bouyei populations. Besides, genetic affiliations among Guizhou Miao, Guizhou Bouyei and Guizhou Han populations were investigated using principal component analysis, STRUCTURE and machine learning methods. The findings indicated that these loci in the male and female samples had comprehensive discrimination powers greater than 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLaryngeal carcinoma is the predominant kind of tumor seen under the category of head and neck malignancies. LncRNA MIR600HG affects tumor morphology in numerous cancer types. However, the function of MIR600HG in laryngeal cancer remains unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite the importance of radiation therapy as a nonsurgical treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), radiation resistance has always been a concern because of poor patient response and outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to identify novel targets to increase the effectiveness of radiotherapy and investigate the mechanisms underlying radioresistance. Previously, we demonstrated that Spindlin 1 (SPIN1) was related to tumour initiation and progression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) is at present the largest single contributor to global-mass-induced sea-level rise, primarily because of Arctic amplification on an increasingly warmer Earth. However, the processes of englacial water accumulation, storage and ultimate release remain poorly constrained. Here we show that a noticeable amount of the summertime meltwater mass is temporally buffered along the entire GrIS periphery, peaking in July and gradually reducing thereafter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite extensive studies of deposited carbon in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS), an atomic-level comprehension of the effect of carbon on the morphology of cobalt-based FTS catalysts remains elusive. The adsorption configurations of carbon atoms on different crystal facets of hexagonal close-packed (hcp) Co nanoparticles were studied using density functional theory (DFT) calculations to explore the interaction mechanism between C and Co surfaces. The weaker adsorption strength of C atoms on Co(0001), Co(10-10), and Co(11-20) surfaces accounted for lower diffusion energy, leading to the facile formation of C dimers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In the domain of forensic science, the application of kinship identification and mixture deconvolution techniques are of critical importance, providing robust scientific evidence for the resolution of complex cases. Microhaplotypes, as the emerging class of genetic markers, have been widely studied in forensics due to their high polymorphisms and excellent stability.
Results And Discussion: In this research, a novel and high-efficient panel integrating 33 microhaplotype loci along with a sex-determining locus was developed by the next generation sequencing technology.
Clin Case Rep
September 2024
The occurrences of rhabdomyolysis after endoscopic submucosal dissection surgery were rarely reported. This is a case involving rhabdomyolysis affecting the muscles of the left buttocks and left hip following a prolonged endoscopic submucosal surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProstate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common male genitourinary system malignancies. Despite the significant benefits of anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in other cancers, the reasons for its poor therapeutic efficacy in prostate cancer (PCa) remain unclear.NDR1 plays an important role in innate immunity, but its role in tumor immunity and immunotherapy has not been investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) significantly contributes to the development of cervical cancer. Thus, it is urgent to develop rapid and accurate methods for HPV detection. Herein, we present an ultrasensitive CRISPR/Cas12a-based electrochemiluminescent (ECL) imaging technique for the detection of HPV-18 DNA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The association between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has been increasingly recognized. However, the existence of causal connections between SLE and PBC has yet to be established. In this study, we aimed to investigate the bidirectional causation between SLE and PBC utilizing Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hypertrophy ligamentum flavum is a prevalent chronic spinal condition that affects middle-aged and older adults. However, the molecular pathways behind this disease are not well comprehended.
Objective: The objective of this work is to implement bioinformatics techniques in order to identify crucial biological markers and immune infiltration that are linked to hypertrophy ligamentum flavum.
Background: Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit a heightened likelihood of developing erythema nodosum (EN), but the presence of causal link is unknown. The purpose of the present research was to investigate this connection using a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.
Methods: Summarized statistics for EN were sourced from the FinnGen consortium of European ancestry.
Due to a high degree of symptom overlap in the early stages, with movement disorders predominating, Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) may exhibit a similar decline in motor areas, yet they differ in their spread throughout the brain, ultimately resulting in two distinct diseases. Drawing upon neuroimaging analyses and altered motor cortex excitability, potential diffusion mechanisms were delved into, and comparisons of correlations across distinct disease groups were conducted in a bid to uncover significant pathological disparities. We recruited thirty-five PD, thirty-seven MSA, and twenty-eight matched controls to conduct clinical assessments, electromyographic recording, and magnetic resonance imaging scanning during the "on medication" state.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe oral delivery of doxorubicin (DOX), an anti-cancer drug, encounters multiple hurdles such as limited gastrointestinal permeability, P-glycoprotein-mediated efflux, brief intestinal residence, and rapid degradation. This study introduced a novel approach utilizing hyaluronic acid (HA)-grafted fatty acid monoglycerides (HGD) to encapsulate DOX, forming HGD-DOX nanoparticles, aimed at enhancing its oral bioavailability. Drug encapsulated by HGD provided several advantages, including extended drug retention in the gastrointestinal tract, controlled release kinetics, and promotion of lymphatic absorption in the intestine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCucumber plants are highly susceptible to the hemibiotroph oomycete Phytophthora melonis. However, the mechanism of resistance to cucumber blight remains poorly understood. Here, we demonstrated that cucumber plants with impairment in the biosynthesis of brassinosteroids (BRs) or gibberellins (GAs) were more susceptible to P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFgene encodes for the voltage-gated potassium channel protein Kv10.2. Here, we investigated the clinical features of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) in five Chinese pediatric patients with a missense mutation (p.
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