Association of premature birth and maternal education level on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: A meta-analysis.

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. There is growing evidence that both preterm birth and maternal education levels substantially affect the likelihood of ADHD in children. However, there are limited systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining these associations.

The assessment of dupilumab in children with moderate-to-severe asthma and comorbid type 2 inflammatory diseases.

Background: Dupilumab inhibiting the signaling of interleukin(IL)-4 and IL-13 was recommended for the treatment of severe asthma in children ≥ 6 years old according to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA,2024).This study aimed to analyse the efficacy and safety of dupilumab in paediatric patients with moderate-to-severe asthma and comorbid type 2 inflammatory disease in a real-world population.

Methods: We evaluated the medical records of paediatric patients with moderate-to-severe asthma and comorbid type 2 inflammatory diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic rhinitis (AR), receiving dupilumab treatment.

Current status of research on the mechanisms of tumor-associated macrophages in esophageal cancer progression.

Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is one of the most common tumors in China and seriously affects patient survival and quality of life. In recent years, increasing studies have shown that the tumor microenvironment is crucial in promoting tumor progression and metastasis. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) are key components of the tumor immune microenvironment and promote both tumor growth and antitumor immunity.

Cluster synchronization of fractional-order two-layer networks and application in image encryption/decryption.

In this paper, a type of fractional-order two-layer network model is constructed, wherein each layer in the network exhibits distinct topology. Subsequently, the cluster synchronization problem of fractional-order two-layer networks is investigated through a two-step approach. The initial step involves the implementation of finite-time cluster synchronization in the first layer by utilizing a fractional-order finite-time convergence lemma.

The stability of CsGeX (X = I, Br, Cl) selectively tuned by the crystal structures and halide ions as inferred from the calculated phonon spectrum.

In spite of the considerable advancements achieved in enhancing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of lead-based all-inorganic perovskite solar cells, there persists a need for materials that are both more stable and environmentally friendly. This investigation systematically explores the structural and thermodynamic stability, and electronic properties of Ge-based all-inorganic perovskite CsGeX (X = Cl, Br, I) in two space groups, 3̄ and 3, utilizing first-principles calculations. Introducing the novel concept of the "imaginary frequency coefficient" alongside the tolerance factor and stabilizing the chemical potential window, we collectively characterize the stability of CsGeX based on the phonon spectrum and phonon density of states calculations.

Buried Interface Modification Toward Efficient CsPbIBr Based Monolithic Perovskite/Organic Tandem Solar Cells.

Wide-bandgap perovskite sub-cells (WPSCs), one of the most crucial components of perovskite-based tandem solar cells (PTSCs), play a critical role in determining the performance of tandem devices. However, confined by the compromised crystallization properties of wide-bandgap perovskites, WPSCs exhibit significantly lower efficiency than their theoretical limit. In particular, for n-i-p structured all-inorganic WPSCs (AIWPSCs), severe nonradiative recombination due to the buried interface defects severely decreases the photovoltaic performance.

[Genetic analysis of a pedigree affected with Intellectual disability due to variants of two different genes].

Objective: To explore the genetic etiology of a pedigree with intellectual disability and explore its pathogenesis.

Methods: A Chinese pedigree which had presented at the Henan Provincial People's Hospital in March 2023 was selected as the study subject. Clinical data of the pedigree were collected, along with peripheral venous blood samples from its members.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains L7 contribute to flavor and deacidification in Suanyu, a Chinese traditional fermented fish.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae L7 was found to be an excellent starter and biological deacidification strain for Suanyu, however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the acid inhibition mechanism of S. cerevisiae L7.

Multi-omics revealed antibacterial mechanisms of licochalcone A against MRSA and its antimicrobic potential on pork meat.

Licorice flavonoids (LFs) exhibit potent antibacterial activities against Gram-positive bacteria. However, the related mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to illustrate the mechanisms of licochalcone A (LA), a main flavonoid in LFs, against methicillin-resistant (MRSA).

Insights into the bZIP gene family in Osmanthus fragrans and the role of OfbZIP98 in the callus and flower.

Osmanthus fragrans has important ornamental and economic value. As the callus re-differentiation process is difficult, a genetic transformation system has not been successfully established in O. fragrans.

m6A methylation regulators and ncRNAs in osteosarcoma: Potential therapeutic strategies.

Osteosarcoma (OS) represents the primary form of bone cancer observed in paediatric and adolescent populations. Nearly 10%-15% of patients have metastases at diagnosis, and the 5-year survival rate was less than 20%. Although numerous investigators have offered significant efforts, the survival rates for patients with OS have remained almost unchanged over the past three decades.

Internal/Boundary Control-Based Fixed-Time Synchronization for Spatiotemporal Networks.

This article is concerned about fixed-time (FT) synchronization of spatiotemporal networks (STNs) with the Robin boundary condition. Above all, a switching-type FT stability theorem and an integral inequality are established, which provide a novel theoretical tool for the rigorous analysis of FT control in STNs. Subsequently, three kinds of nontrivial power-law controllers are developed which are separately acted on the interior, the boundary, and the whole of the spatial domain.

[Anti-myocardial ischemic injury effects and mechanisms of cryptotanshinone in regulating macrophage polarisation through Dectin-1 signalling pathway].

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential mechanism by which cryptotanshinone(CTS) may exert its anti-myo-cardial ischemic effect through the regulation of macrophage polarization via the dendritic cell-associated C-type lectin 1(Dectin-1) signaling pathway. Male C57BL/6 mice, aged six weeks, were utilized to establish myocardial ischemia models and were subsequently divided into five groups: sham, model, CTS low-dose(21 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), CTS high-dose(84 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), and dapagliflozin(0.14 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)).

, a Virulence Factor of , Regulates Pathogenicity by Participating in Trap Formation and Metabolite Synthesis.

The capsule-associated protein 10 gene () is indispensable due to its involvement in pod formation and virulence maintenance in . The function of the gene in nematode-predatory fungi remains unreported. As a typical nematode-trapping fungus, efficiently captures nematodes using adhesive knobs, which has potential applications in the biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes.

Dehydroandrographolide ameliorates doxorubicin-mediated cardiotoxicity by regulating autophagy through the mTOR-TFEB pathway.

The clinical application of doxorubicin (DOX) was limited by the serious cardiotoxicity. The traditional Chinese medicine Andrographis paniculata and its principal active component (Dehydroandrographolide, DA) have been well known for their diverse cardiovascular protective effects. However, the effects of DA on DOX-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC) were still unknown.

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch) nuts as an emerging source of protein: extraction, physicochemical and functional properties.

Background: The increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional protein sources, driven by population growth, underscores the importance of protein in a healthy diet. Pecan (Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K.

The mannose-binding lectin (MBL) gene cloned from Exopalaemon carinicauda plays a key role in resisting infection by Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a vital member of the lectin family, crucial for mediating functions within the complement lectin pathway. In this study, following the cloning of the mannose-binding lectin (MBL) gene in the ridgetail white prawn, Exopalaemon carinicauda, we examined its expression patterns across various tissues and its role in combating challenges posed by Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The results revealed that the MBL gene spans 1342 bp, featuring an open reading frame of 972 bp.

[Retracted] Tripartite motif 16 suppresses breast cancer stem cell properties through regulation of Gli‑1 degradation via the ubiquitin‑proteasome pathway.

Following the publication of the above paper, it was drawn to the Editors' attention by a concerned reader that the data obtained from sphere‑forming assay experiments shown in Figs. 4C‑F and 8B and C, and western blotting data in Figs. 4A and 8A, were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in other articles by different authors from different research institutes that had already been published, one of which has been retracted.