J Immunother Cancer
November 2024
The utilization of non-food raw materials for microbial synthesis of poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) presents a promising alternative to conventional food-based biosynthesis. However, the complex carbon source and composition of molasses, a prevalent non-food raw material, may impose constraints on its conversion and utilization by microorganisms. This study aimed to enhance the capacity of Bacillus licheniformis to convert untreated molasses into γ-PGA through transcriptomic analysis to guide metabolic modifications.
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November 2024
High-performance, versatile epoxy resins (EPs) are used in a variety of fields, but the manufacture of transparent, fireproof, and strong EPs remains a major challenge. The hyperbranched, multifunctional flame retardant (DSi) is prepared by using diethanolamine, polyformaldehyde, diphenylphosphine oxide, and phenyltrimethoxysilane as raw materials in this work. When the additional amount of DSi is only 2 wt.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe implementation of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect marks the maturity of China's capital market, and the effect of the implementation has been the focus of academic attention. Based on this quasi-natural experiment, We select 3248 samples of heavily polluting enterprises listed in China in 2010-2020 to examine the impact of capital market liberalization and on corporate environmental performance.The results show that capital market liberalization significantly improves the environmental performance of heavy polluting enterprises.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpstein-Barr virus (EBV), the first human oncovirus discovered in 1964, has become a focal point in virology, immunology, and oncology because of its unique biological characteristics and significant role in human diseases. As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of EBV's discovery, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the major advancements in our understanding of this complex virus. In this review, we highlight key milestones in EBV research, including its virion structure and life cycle, interactions with the host immune system, association with EBV-associated diseases, and targeted intervention strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Retinal photochemical damage (RPD) plays a significant role in the development of various ocular diseases, with Caspase-1 being a key contributor. This study investigates the protective effects of Caspase-1 gene-mediated pyroptosis against RPD.
Methods: Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with RPD were identified through the analysis of two expression profiles from the GEO database.
Signal Transduct Target Ther
October 2024
Approximately 70% of treatment failures in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients are attributed to distant metastasis, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. RNA 5-methylcytosine (m5C) is an emerging regulatory modification that controls gene expression and plays a critical role in tumor progression. However, there is little information on the potential roles of RNA m5C modification in NPC metastasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a squamous cell carcinoma originating in the nasopharynx, is a leading malignancy in south China and other south and east Asia areas. It is frequently associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, while there are also some NPC patients without EBV infection. Here, it is shown that the EBV+ (EBV positive) and EBV- (EBV negative) NPCs contain both shared and distinct genetic abnormalities, among the latter are increased mutations in TP53.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhoto-assisted uranium extraction from seawater (UES) is regarded as an efficient technique for uranium resource recovery, yet it currently faces many challenges, such as issues like biofouling resistance, low charge separation efficiency, slow carrier transfer, and a lack of active sites. Based on addressing the above challenges, a novel oxygen-deficient CoO/g-CN p-n heterojunction is developed for efficient photo-assisted uranium extraction from seawater. Relying on the defect-coupling heterojunction synergistic effect, the redistribution of molecular charge density formed the built-in electric field as revealed by DFT calculations, significantly enhancing the separation efficiency of carriers and accelerating their migration rate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe coronary artery constitutes a vital vascular system that sustains cardiac function, with its primary role being the conveyance of indispensable nutrients to the myocardial tissue. When coronary artery disease occurs, it will affect the blood supply of the heart and induce myocardial ischemia. Therefore, it is of great significance to numerically simulate the coronary artery and evaluate its blood supply capacity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpstein-Barr virus (EBV) is linked to various malignancies and autoimmune diseases, posing a significant global health challenge due to the lack of specific treatments or vaccines. Despite its crucial role in EBV infection in B cells, the mechanisms of the glycoprotein gp42 remain elusive. In this study, we construct an antibody phage library from 100 EBV-positive individuals, leading to the identification of two human monoclonal antibodies, 2B7 and 2C1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common risk factor for sarcopenia. However, whether sarcopenia increases the risk of CKD remains unclear. To investigate the longitudinal and causal associations between possible sarcopenia and CKD, this study was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Circadian syndrome (CircS) is proposed as a novel risk cluster based on reduced sleep duration, abdominal obesity, depression, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia. However, the association between CircS and chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear. To investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between CircS and CKD, this study was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most prevalent type of dementia. The early change of gut microbiota is a potential biomarker for preclinical AD patients.
Objective: The study aimed to explore changes in gut microbiota characteristics in preclinical AD patients, including those with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and detect the correlation between gut microbiota characteristics and cognitive performances.
Objective: Face memory impairment significantly affects social interactions and daily functioning in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). While deficits in recognizing familiar faces among individuals with MCI have been reported, their ability to learn and recognize unfamiliar faces remains unclear. This study examined the behavioral performance and event-related potentials (ERPs) of unfamiliar face memorization and recognition in MCI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMyocardial infarction (MI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, but current treatments are limited by their invasiveness, side effects, and lack of efficacy. Novel drug targets for MI prevention are urgently needed. In this study, we used Mendelian randomization to identify potential therapeutic targets for MI using plasma protein quantitative trait loci as exposure variables and MI as the outcome variable.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: FLT-PET/CT can accurately identify and locate functional bone marrow (FBM) with hematopoietic capability, the FBM were divided into two levels as FBM (strongest hemopoietic ability region)and FBM (moderate hemopoietic ability region) via FLT-PET/CT. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between dose-volume parameters of pelvic FBM and hematologic toxicity (HT) during radiotherapy with or without concurrent chemotherapy for uterine cervical/endometrial cancer.
Methods: From December 2016 to September 2021, ninety-seven uterine cervical/endometrial cancer patients received intensity-modulated radiation therapy were prospectively recruited in this single-arm, prospective, phase II trial.
Introduction: The platelet to white blood cell ratio (PWR) has been reported to be a prognostic factor for some diseases, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, the association between the PWR and chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown. To investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between the PWR and CKD, this study was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Depression and the increased risk of sarcopenia are prevalent among the elderly population. However, the causal associations between these factors remain unclear. To investigate the potential association between depression and the risk of sarcopenia in older adults, this study was performed.
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