Function of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the Vestibular-Cochlear System.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for the development and functioning of the vestibular system. BDNF promotes the growth, differentiation, and synaptic plasticity of vestibular neurons, ensuring their normal operation and maintenance. According to research, BDNF is pivotal during vestibular compensation, aiding in the recovery of neuron function by remodeling the spontaneous resting potentials of damaged vestibular neurons.

Correlation between inflammatory cytokines and the likelihood of developing multiple types of digestive system cancers: A Mendelian randomization study.

Objective: Inflammatory cytokines have been linked to digestive system cancers, yet their exact causal connection remains uncertain. Consequently, we conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to gauge how inflammatory cytokines are linked to the risk of five prevalent digestive system cancers (DSCs).

Methods: We collected genetic variation data for 41 inflammatory cytokines from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and the results data for five common diseases from the Finnish database.

Trace analysis of persistent toxic substances in the main stream of Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River, China.

Background, Aim, And Scope: The Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River is the downstream of the whole river, serving as an important drinking water source. Persistent toxic substances (PTS), from the industries such as automobile, textile, chemical, and electronic production, are not listed in the National Standard yet and not monitored and controlled. However, pollution of PTS can threaten the environment and human health.

[Effect of Myostatin gene vaccine on immunized mice].

Aim: To characterize the immunological function of Myostatin gene vaccine and observe the effect of Myostatin gene vaccine on the immunized animal.

Methods: The mice were immunized with Myostatin gene vaccine. We characterized the antibody titer in the immunized mice serum by the ELISA.