Introduction: Complex perianal fistula, which is characterized by high occurrence and is difficult to treat with current surgical techniques, negatively affects the life quality of patients. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a new innovative therapy in recent years due to their potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. Considering the high recurrence rate of complex perianal fistula, we performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the long-term effects of MSCs on complex perianal fistula.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe cashmere goat is a type of livestock primarily known for its cashmere. Cashmere has a soft hand feel and good luster. It is a vital raw material in the textile industry, possessing significant economic value.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCaffeine, a primary flavor component in tea, has been the subject of intense research. With the goal of shedding light on the complex regulatory processes governing caffeine biosynthesis in tea plants, liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS), transcriptomics, and small RNA analyses were employed on diverse tea cultivars such as 'Jianghua Kucha' [including 'Xianghong 3' (XH3H) and 'Kucha 3' (KC3H)], 'Fuding Dabaicha' (FDDB), 'Yaoshan Xiulv' (YSXL), and 'Bixiangzao' (BXZ). The results showed that the caffeine level in 'Jianghua Kucha' was significantly higher than that in other tea plant cultivars.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The advancement of early detection and treatment has brought about a significant concern for male breast cancer (MBC) survivors-the emergence of a second primary malignancy (SPM) poses a grave threat to their lives. Among them, second primary prostate cancer (spPCa) holds particular significance. This study aimed to investigate the impact of spPCa on the prognosis of MBC patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAberrant activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome contributes to the evolution of diverse inflammatory diseases. Inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome has been proven to be an effective treatment strategy for NLRP3-driven diseases. This study revealed that multiple natural diterpenes from Isodon plants can inhibit the NLRP3 inflammasome, among which Rosthornin B (Ros B) exhibited the best inhibitory effect, with an IC of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtein isoforms (PIs) play pivotal roles in regulating plant growth and development that confer adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. PIs are widely present in plants and generated through alternative splicing (AS), alternative polyadenylation (APA), alternative initiation (AI), and ribosomal frameshifting (RF) events. The widespread presence of PIs not only significantly increases the complexity of genomic information but also greatly enriches regulatory networks and enhances their flexibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditionally, Rayleigh scattering is thought to only impact fiber sensing system performance when the leading fiber is over 10 km long. However, this report illustrates theoretically and experimentally that Rayleigh scattering cannot be ignored in fiber optic interferometric sensor (FOIS) even with several hundred-meter common leading fiber because of the interaction of Rayleigh backward scattering (RBS) and returning interference signal. Herein, a conceptual framework is developed to elucidate the interaction between RBS and FOIS interference, revealing that, beyond laser monochromacity, the self-correction characteristic of laser pulses also influences coherent superposition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydroxylamine nitrate (HAN)-based propellants, renowned for their high energy efficiency and nontoxic properties, are considered candidates for next-generation green propellants. The molecular dynamics (AIMD) method was used to theoretically study the thermal decomposition reaction process of the HAN aqueous solution and the system mixed by HAN and fuel methanol/ethylammonium nitrate. The principal reaction pathways of HAN-based propellants are delineated by scrutinizing AIMD trajectory results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: HO treatment can accelerate grape ripening and mediate changes in histone methylation levels. Histone methylation, as an epigenetic modification, is involved in regulating the expression of genes related to fruit ripening, including H3K27ac, H3K4me1, H3K27me3 and H3K4me3. Among them, H3K27me3 methylation is generally negatively regulated in development, and H3K27 methyltransferase can participate in the development process of fruit by regulate the level of H3K27me3.
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October 2024
Background: The cashmere goat is a biological resource that mainly produces cashmere. Cashmere has a soft hand feel and good luster, with high economic value. The quality and yield of cashmere are determined by the process of hair follicle development during the embryonic period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe total maximum daily load (TMDL) program is a regulatory tool to ensure that water bodies meet quality standards by calculating the maximum pollutant load that a water body can assimilate while meeting water quality criteria. Implementing the TMDL program poses significant challenges for water quality management, especially in the context of climate change. This review highlights the application of TMDL in water quality management through various case studies and field applications, demonstrating its practical implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSulforaphane (Sfn) is a compound naturally found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale. It is well-known for its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Sfn has attracted attention for its potential health benefits, particularly its role in brain health and the potential prevention of dementia and neurodegeneration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Validation of blood pressure (BP) monitors in pregnant women are needed to ensure the accurate measurement of BP in pregnancy. Therefore the study aimed to evaluate the measurement accuracy of the G.LAB MD41A0 oscillometric automatic upper-arm blood pressure monitor in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia women according to the AAMI/ESH/ISO Universal Standard (ISO 81060-2:2018).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCombustion-driven deuterium fluoride/hydrogen fluoride (DF/HF) lasers are a crucial type of chemical lasers. Their chemical efficiency mainly depends on the production efficiency of atomic fluorine in the combustion chamber, where NF serves as the fluorine resource, and H acts as the reducing agent. However, due to the complex combustion process, high reaction temperatures, and potent corrosiveness of the products, the combustion mechanism of NF/H in the combustion chamber is still not fully revealed, including the chemical details of F atom generation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Obesity is a disease characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat. Concurrently, thyroid carcinoma (THCA) stands as the foremost endocrine malignancy. Despite the observed escalation in concurrent prevalence of both conditions, the underlying interconnections remain elusive.
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November 2024
RNA interference (RNAi) is an effective pest management strategy through silencing the crucial genes in target organisms. However, the effectiveness of targeting a single gene is often limited by the silencing efficiency due to tissue or developmental stage-specific gene expression. Moreover, multiple pests often infest the same crop simultaneously under current ecological conditions.
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October 2024
Background: Viral pneumonia, a pressing global health issue, necessitates innovative therapeutic approaches. Acyclovir, a potent ring-opening antiviral agent with broad-spectrum activity, faces water solubility, oral bioavailability, and drug resistance challenges. The aim of this study was to increase the efficacy of acyclovir through respiratory delivery by encapsulating it within albumin-modified lipid nanoparticles and formulate it as a spray.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMelon (Cucumis melo L.) is an important economic crop and widely planted around the world. Cold stress severely limits its development and yield.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrganelle-targeted photosensitizers (PSs) offer valuable tools for improving photodynamic therapy (PDT), yet systematic studies on how different organelles influence phototherapeutic outcomes are limited. In particular, the connection between organelle targeting and various modes of programmed cell death remains unclear. In this study, we developed a series of PSs using the Coumarin-Quinazolinone (CQ) scaffold, each designed to target different organelles, including the mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), lysosome, and nucleolus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbnormal expression of circRNAs has been observed in different types of carcinomas, and they play significant roles in the biology of these cancers. Nevertheless, the clinical relevance and functional mechanisms of the majority of circRNAs implicated in breast cancer progression remain unclear. The primary objective of our investigation is to uncover new circRNAs in breast cancer and elucidate the underlying mechanisms by which they exert their effects.
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