Metabolomic disorders caused by an imbalance in the gut microbiota are associated with central precocious puberty.

Background: Central precocious puberty (CPP) is characterized by the premature activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, resulting in early onset of sexual development. The incidence of CPP has been rising in recent years, with approximately 90% of cases lacking a clearly identifiable etiology. While an association between precocious puberty and gut microbiota has been observed, the precise causal pathways and underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.

Identification and optimization of relevant factors for chronic kidney disease in abdominal obesity patients by machine learning methods: insights from NHANES 2005-2018.

Background: The intake of dietary antioxidants and glycolipid metabolism are closely related to chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly among individuals with abdominal obesity. Nevertheless, the cumulative effect of multiple comorbid risk factors on the progression and complications of CKD remains inadequately characterized.

Methods: This study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dat abase (2005-2018), to examine potential factors related to CKD, including glycolipid metabolism, dietary antioxidant intake, and pertinent medical history.

V-ATPase C Acts as a Receptor for Cry2Ab and Enhances Cry2Ab Toxicity to .

Cry2Ab is a significant alternative () protein utilized for managing insect resistance to Cry1 toxins and broadening the insecticidal spectrum of crops containing two or more genes. Unfortunately, the identified receptors fail to fully elucidate the mechanism of action underlying Cry2Ab. Previous studies have demonstrated the involvement of vacuolar H-ATPase subunits A, B, and E (V-ATPase A, B, and E) in insecticidal activities.

Jingzhi Niuhuangjiedu Tablet Ameliorates Oral Mucositis via the AKT/NFκB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway: A Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation.

Background: Oral Mucositis (OM) is a common and highly symptomatic complication of cancer therapy that affects patient function and quality of life. Jingzhi Niuhuangjiedu Tablet (JNT) is derived from the famous Chinese herbal formulas Huanglian Jiedu and Fangfeng Tongsheng decoctions, which have been widely used to treat heat toxin syndrome diseases, such as acute pharyngitis, periodontitis, oral ulcers, and oral mucositis (OM), but the underlying mechanism remains unclear.

Objectives: This study validated the efficacy and explored the potential mechanisms of JNT in the treatment of OM by integrating network pharmacological analyses and experimental verification.

Death-Associated LIM-Only Protein Reduces Cry1Ac Toxicity by Sequestration of Cry1Ac Protoxin and Activated Toxin in .

The extensive use of (Bt) in pest management has driven the evolution of pest resistance to Bt toxins, particularly Cry1Ac. Effective management of Bt resistance necessitates a good understanding of which pest proteins interact with Bt toxins. In this study, we screened a larval midgut cDNA library and captured 208 potential Cry1Ac-interacting proteins.

The dual role of FSP1 in programmed cell death: resisting ferroptosis in the cell membrane and promoting necroptosis in the nucleus of THP-1 cells.

Background: Acute monocytic leukemia-M5 (AML-M5) remains a challenging disease due to its high morbidity and poor prognosis. In addition to the evidence mentioned earlier, several studies have shown that programmed cell death (PCD) serves a critical function in treatment of AML-M5. However, the role and relationship between ferroptosis and necroptosis in AML-M5 remains unclear.

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing-assisted diagnosis of a rare case of primary cutaneous acanthamoebiasis in an HIV patient: a case report.

Pathogenic and free-living are widely distributed in the environment and have been reported to cause keratitis and universally fatal encephalitis. Primary cutaneous acanthamoebiasis caused by is exceedingly rare and presents as isolated necrotic cutaneous lesions without involvement of the cornea or central nervous system. Cutaneous acanthamoebiasis often occurs in immunocompromised patients and is likely overlooked or even misdiagnosed only by cutaneous biopsy tissue histopathological analysis.

The impact of heterotopic ovarian tissue transplantation with varied volumes on reproductive endocrine function in oophorectomized rats.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different volumes of ovarian tissue transplantation on the reproductive endocrine function of rats after oophorectomy.

Methods: Female rats were selected to establish a castration model and then underwent different volumes of ovarian tissue transplantation. Group I served as the sham operation group.

Novel Small Molecule, UTS-1401, as a Radioprotector for Total-Body Irradiation.

We report on a new radioprotector, UTS-1401, a small molecule that was synthesized (by one of us, JS) and evaluated here for its radioprotective effect against total-body irradiation (TBI). Female and male NIH Swiss mice were subjected to TBI at doses of 6.5, 7.

Exosome is a Fancy Mobile Sower of Ferroptosis.

Exosomes, nano-sized small extracellular vesicles, have been shown to serve as mediators between intercellular communications by transferring bioactive molecules, such as non-coding RNA, proteins, and lipids from secretory to recipient cells, modulating a variety of physiological and pathophysiological processes. Recent studies have gradually demonstrated that altered exosome charges may represent a key mechanism driving the pathological process of ferroptosis. This review summarizes the potential mechanisms and signal pathways relevant to ferroptosis and then discusses the roles of exosome in ferroptosis.

The Effect of Sn-2 Palmitate on Blood Glucose, Lipids and Body Composition in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Controlled Trial.

Sn-2 palmitate is widely used in infant formula. However, little is known about its effects on metabolism and body composition in middle-aged and elderly adults. In a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial, we enrolled Chinese adults aged 45-75 years with self-reported constipation.

Hydroxychloroquine-induced pigmentation in rheumatic diseases: prevalence, clinical features and influencing factors.

Objective: To describe the clinical features of Chinese patients with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)-induced pigmentation and analyze the potential risk factors associated with HCQ-induced pigmentation.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a duration of 7 months, during which patients who had received HCQ treatment for >6 months were included. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire that encompassed demographic and geographic characteristics, information on HCQ and concomitant medication usage, sun exposure characteristics, and hyperpigmentation-related characteristics.

Progesterone receptor potentiates macropinocytosis through CDC42 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Endocrine receptors play an essential role in tumor metabolic reprogramming and represent a promising therapeutic avenue in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). PDAC is characterized by a nutrient-deprived microenvironment. To meet their ascendant energy demands, cancer cells can internalize extracellular proteins via macropinocytosis.

Hematological and Neurological Expressed 1 Promotes Tumor Progression Through mTOR Signaling in Ovarian Cancer.

Ovarian cancer (OV) is a highly aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis due to recurrence and drug resistance. Therefore, it is imperative to investigate the key molecular mechanisms underlying OV progression in order to develop promising diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Although the importance of hematological and neurological expressed 1 (HN1) protein in hemopoietic cell and neurological development has been well-established, its function in cancer, particularly in OV, remains uncertain.

Prostate Specific Antigen Screening on a Nationwide Level: Featuring the Contribution of Race and Life Expectancy in Decision Making.

Background: Estimation of life expectancy (LE) is important for the relative benefit of prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening. Limited data exists regarding screening for Black men with extended LE. The aim of the current study was to assess temporal trends in screening in United States (US) Black men with limited vs.

V-ATPase E mediates Cry2Ab binding and toxicity in Helicoverpa armigera.

Cry2Ab is one of the important alternative Bt proteins that can be used to manage insect pests resistant to Cry1A toxins and to expand the insecticidal spectrum of pyramided Bt crops. Previous studies have showed that vacuolar H-ATPase subunits A and B (V-ATPase A and B) may be involved in Bt insecticidal activities. The present study investigated the role of V-ATPases subunit E in the toxicity of Cry2Ab in Helicoverpa amigera.

Robot-Assisted Ureteroplasty with Labial Mucosal Onlay Grafting for Long Left-Sided Proximal Ureteral Stenosis in Children and Adolescents: Technical Tips and Functional Outcomes.

To evaluate functional outcomes of robot-assisted ureteroplasty with labial mucosa grafting for long proximal ureteral stenosis (LPUS) in children and adolescents. Included in this study were 15 patients who underwent robot-assisted ureteroplasty with labial mucosal grafting in our center between July 2017 and September 2021. The left affected stenotic ureter was repaired using labial mucosal grafting.

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of Wilms' tumor in children: single-center experience and medium-term outcomes.

To report our institutional experience and the medium-term outcomes of utilizing robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) in patients with Wilms' tumor (WT). The robotic surgical interventions include nephron-sparing surgery (RAL-NSS), radical nephrectomy (RAL-RN), and nephrectomy with inferior vena cava thrombectomy (RAL-N-IVCT). We retrospectively collected medical records of WT patients who underwent RALS in our center between August 2019 and February 2022.

FTO-mediated mA demethylation regulates GnRH expression in the hypothalamus via the PLCβ3/Ca/CAMK signalling pathway.

N-methyladenosine (mA) plays a crucial role in the development and functional homeostasis of the central nervous system. The fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene, which is highly expressed in the hypothalamus, is closely related to female pubertal development. In this study, we found that mA methylation decreased in the hypothalamus gradually with puberty and decreased in female rats with precocious puberty.

Confirming the association between low serum 25OHD levels in girls with central precocious puberty and its severity.

Background: To assess the differences in vitamin D levels in girls with rapidly progressive (RP) or slowly progressive (SP) central precocious puberty (CPP) and to compare whether the factors related to RP-CPP influenced the vitamin D status. A cross-sectional study was performed among girls with CPP classified as RP-CPP or SP-CPP.

Methods: The baseline data, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulation test results, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels, and season of sample collection were analyzed.

An Immunomodulatory Zinc-Alum/Ovalbumin Nanovaccine Boosts Cancer Metalloimmunotherapy Through Erythrocyte-Assisted Cascade Immune Activation.

Cancer therapeutic vaccines are powerful tools for immune system activation and eliciting protective responses against tumors. However, their efficacy has often been hindered by weak and slow immune responses. Here, the authors introduce an immunization strategy employing senescent erythrocytes to facilitate the accumulation of immunomodulatory zinc-Alum/ovalbumin (ZAlum/OVA) nanovaccines within both the spleen and solid tumors by temporarily saturating liver macrophages.