Protective Effect of Jiawei Shuxin Tang on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion in Rats with Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis and Its Correlation with NRG-1.

Objective: To investigate the protective effect of Jiawei Shuxin Tang (JWSXT) on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) rats with Qi deficiency and blood stasis and its correlation with neuregulin-1 (NRG-1).

Methods: 30 rats were used to establish the model of Qi deficiency and blood stasis, and were randomly divided into control group, MIRI model group, and JWSXT group. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) phenotypes, echocardiographic performance, myocardial reperfusion area, myocardial infarction area, HE staining, and NRG-1 content changes of rats in each group were compared one week after treatment.

Total ginsenosides from wild ginseng improve immune regulation in a rat model of spleen qi deficiency by modulating fecal-bacteria-associated short-chain fatty acids and intestinal barrier integrity.

For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made extensive use of wild ginseng. It is thought to provide vital energy effects and to boost immunity. This study aimed to clarify the processes by which short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) metabolites and the intestinal barrier are used by total ginsenosides wild ginseng (TWG) to modulate immunity.

MIML: multiplex image machine learning for high precision cell classification via mechanical traits within microfluidic systems.

Label-free cell classification is advantageous for supplying pristine cells for further use or examination, yet existing techniques frequently fall short in terms of specificity and speed. In this study, we address these limitations through the development of a novel machine learning framework, Multiplex Image Machine Learning (MIML). This architecture uniquely combines label-free cell images with biomechanical property data, harnessing the vast, often underutilized biophysical information intrinsic to each cell.

A VSV-based oral rabies vaccine was sentineled by Peyer's patches and induced a timely and durable immune response.

The global eradication of canine-mediated human rabies remains an ongoing public health priority. While conventional oral rabies vaccines (ORVs) have demonstrated partial success in interrupting zoonotic transmission, current formulations necessitate improvements in both immunogenic profiles and mechanistic clarity. Herein, we present a recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-vectored vaccine candidate (rVSVΔG-ERA-G) engineered to express the glycoprotein of the rabies virus (RABV) ERA strain, substituting the native VSV glycoprotein.

A Comprehensive Analysis of FGF/FGFR Signaling Alteration in NSCLC: Implications in Prognosis and Microenvironment.

Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) ligands and their receptor have been identified as the potent target in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the clinicopathological and microenvironmental characteristics of FGF/FGFR in NSCLC remain poorly elucidated. Here, we summarize 4656 NSCLCs and analyze clinicopathological features in 478 FGF/FGFR altered cases.

Investigation of the Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidant Activities of a Novel Kaempferol-Liposome-Loaded Hydrogel for the Treatment of Acute Eczema.

Kaempferol liposome hydrogel is a novel drug carrier designed to solve the problems of the poor water solubility and low bioavailability of kaempferol. By combining kaempferol with liposomes and further forming a hydrogel, this composite formulation not only improves the stability of the drug but also enhances its penetration and therapeutic effect on the skin. It was demonstrated that the liposomal hydrogel of kaempferol had ex vivo and in vivo antioxidant activities, which could effectively inhibit the inflammatory response and oxidative stress and, thus, showed significant efficacy in the treatment of acute eczema.

Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting early neurological deterioration in patients with moderate traumatic brain injury: a retrospective analysis.

Objective: Early neurological deterioration (END) greatly affects prognosis of moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram to predict the occurrence of END in patients with moderate TBI.

Methods: A total of 371 patients with moderate TBI were enrolled and divided into the training ( = 260) and validation ( = 111) groups at a ratio of 7:3.

Advances in macro-bioactive materials enhancing dentin bonding.

The long-term stability of dentin bonding is equally crucial for minimally invasive aesthetic restoration. Although the dentin bonding meets clinical standards at the initial stage, its long-term efficacy remains suboptimal owing to the impact of physiological factors. Herein, we present a comprehensive analysis of macro-bioactive materials, including nanomaterials and polymer materials, to improve the longevity of dentin bonding and extend the lifespan of adhesive prosthetics through various mechanisms to achieve sustained and stable dentin bonding effects over an extended period.

Enhanced methane production through synergistic integration of quorum sensing Signals and microbial electrolysis in anaerobic digestion of low-quality biomass.

This study explored the synergistic effects of exogenous acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) and microbial electrolysis (ME) on enhancing anaerobic digestion (AD) of low-quality biomass. The combined AHLs + ME strategy achieved a 79.50 % increase in cumulative methane production compared to the control, outperforming individual treatments.

Evaluation of the practical application of the category-imbalanced myeloid cell classification model.

The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is increasing annually, and timely diagnostic and treatments can substantially improve patient survival rates. AML typing traditionally relies on manual microscopy for classifying and counting myeloid cells, which is time-consuming, laborious, and subjective. Therefore, developing a reliable automated model for myeloid cell classification is imperative.

Acid triggering highly-efficient release of reactive oxygen species to block mitochondrial-mediated homeostasis maintenance for accelerating cell death.

A pivotal pathway of photodynamic therapy (PDT) is to prompt mitochondrial damage by reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, thus leading to cancer cell apoptosis. However, mitochondrial autophagy is induced during such a PDT process, which is a protective mechanism for cancer cell homeostasis, resulting in undermined therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we report a series of meticulously designed donor (D)-π-acceptor (A) photosensitizers (PSs), characterized by the strategic modulation of thiophene π-bridges, which exhibit unparalleled mitochondrial targeting proficiency.

TopMT-GAN: a 3D topology-driven generative model for efficient and diverse structure-based ligand design.

Recent advancements in 3D structure-based molecular generative models have shown promise in expediting the hit discovery process in drug design. Despite their potential, efficiently generating a focused library of candidate molecules that exhibit both effective interactions and structural diversity at a large scale remains a significant challenge. Moreover, current studies often lack comprehensive comparisons to high-throughput virtual screening methods, resulting in insufficient evaluation of their effectiveness.

Deacetylated SNAP47 recruits HOPS to facilitate autophagosome-lysosome fusion independent of STX17.

Autophagy, a conserved catabolic process implicated in a diverse array of human diseases, requires efficient fusion between autophagosomes and lysosomes to function effectively. Recently, SNAP47 has been identified as a key component of the dual-purpose SNARE complex mediating autophagosome-lysosome fusion in both bulk and selective autophagy. However, the spatiotemporal regulatory mechanisms of this SNARE complex remain unknown.

The application of extraocular muscle maximum standardized uptake value of 99mTc-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid orbital single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography in the assessment of Graves' orbitopathy.

Purpose: To study the feasibility and value of assessing patients with Graves' orbitopathy (GO) in 99mTc-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) orbital single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) with extraocular muscle maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax).

Methods: A total of 235 patients underwent 99mTc-DTPA orbital SPECT/CT, including 176 patients with GO and 59 patients with Graves' disease (GD) as controls. The SUVmax of extraocular muscles, including right medial rectus muscle (RMR), right lateral rectus muscle (RLR), left medial rectus muscle (LMR), left lateral rectus muscle (LLR), was compared between groups, correlation analyses with clinical activity scores (CAS) and serological indices was performed, and the diagnostic efficacy was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves.

New Posttranslational Modification Lactylation Brings New Inspiration for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Lactic acid (LA) is an essential glycolytic metabolite and energy source in the body, which is present in high levels in the synovial fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is a reliable indicator for identifying inflammatory arthritis. LA not only acts as an inflammatory amplifier in RA, recent studies have found that novel posttranslational modification (PTM) lactylation mediated by LA may also play a key role in RA. Single-cell sequencing showed that the RA lactylation score of patients with RA was significantly increased, and core lactylation-promoting genes, including NDUFB3, NGLY1, and other genes, were found to be potential biomarkers of RA.

A surrogate BSL2-compliant infection model recapitulating key aspects of human Marburg virus disease.

Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe infectious disease caused by the Marburg virus (MARV), posing a significant threat to humans. MARV needs to be operated under strict biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) laboratory conditions. Therefore, accessible and practical animal models are urgently needed to advance prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for MARV.

A nucleoside-modified rabies mRNA vaccine induces long-lasting and comprehensive immune responses in mice and non-human primates.

Rabies is a lethal zoonotic infectious disease. Vaccines against the rabies virus have significantly reduced the number of deaths from the disease. However, all licensed rabies vaccines are inactivated vaccines, which have limited immunogenicity and complicated immunization procedures.

Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on the Incidence of Hypoxia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Painless Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hypoxia is not uncommon in elderly patients during painless gastrointestinal endoscopy. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in reducing the occurrence of hypoxia symptoms in elderly patients. Patients were randomly and equally grouped into sham control ( = 109) or TEAS group ( = 109) by using the random number table method.

Development of a Sealed Rechargeable Li-SO Battery.

Rechargeable Li-SO batteries offer low-cost, high-energy density benefits and can leverage manufacturing processes for the existing primary version at a commercial scale. However, they have so far only been demonstrated in an "open-system" with continuous gas supply, preventing practical application. Here, the utilization and reversibility of SO along with the lithium stability are addressed, all essential for long-life, high-energy batteries.

Coulombic Condensation of Liquefied Gas Electrolytes for Li Metal Batteries at Ambient Pressure.

The concept of employing highly concentrated electrolytes has been widely incorporated into electrolyte design, due to their enhanced Li-metal passivation and oxidative stability compared to their diluted counterparts. However, issues such as high viscosity and sub-optimal wettability, compromise their suitability for commercialization. In this study, we present a highly concentrated dimethyl ether-based electrolyte that appears as a liquid phase at ambient conditions via Li - solvents ion-dipole interactions (Coulombic condensation).

Senolytic cocktail dasatinib and quercetin attenuates chronic high altitude hypoxia associated bone loss in mice.

Chronic high-altitude hypoxia (CHH) induces irreversible abnormalities in various organisms. Emerging evidence indicates that CHH markedly suppresses bone mass and bone strength. Targeting senescent cells and the consequent senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) with senolytics is a recently developed novel therapy for multiple age-related diseases.

Differential Impacts of Invasive Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Conservative Strategy on Elderly Patients with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: An Analysis of Short-Term and Long-Term Survival.

The present study investigated the short-term and long-term outcomes of an invasive strategy in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and a conservative strategy in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients older than 80 years, with the aim to identify the strategy that is more beneficial than the other to this demographic population. A total of 139 patients from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and the Cao County People's Hospital were included in this study, comprising those aged >80 years and diagnosed with NSTEMI between 2017 and 2022. The main observation indicator was all-cause death, whereas the secondary indicators included composite endpoint events of recurrent myocardial infarction, need for urgent revascularization, recurrent angina, stroke, death, and major bleeding.