LncRNA SLC16A1-AS1 participates in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer by regulating MAP3K9 expression through targeting miR-515-5p.

Objective: To investigate the role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) SLC16A1-AS1 in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC).

Methods: Cell viability was tested using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). Cell invasion and migration were evaluated using Transwell assays, and apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry.

Multiple-Wave Admixture and Adaptive Evolution of the Pamirian Wakhi People.

While whole-genome sequencing has been applied extensively to investigate the genetic diversity of global populations, ethnic minority groups in Pakistan are generally underrepresented. In particular, little is known about the genetic origin and highland adaptation of the Pamirian Wakhi people. According to Chinese historical records, the geographical location and language usage of Wakhi may be closely related to Xinjiang Tajiks.

Single-cell multi-omics identify novel regulators required for osteoclastogenesis during aging.

Age-related osteoporosis manifests as a complex pathology that disrupts bone homeostasis and elevates fracture risk, yet the mechanisms facilitating age-related shifts in bone marrow macrophages/osteoclasts (BMMs/OCs) lineage are not fully understood. To decipher these mechanisms, we conducted an investigation into the determinants controlling BMMs/OCs differentiation. We performed single-cell multi-omics profiling on bone marrow samples from mice of different ages (1, 6, and 20 months) to gain a holistic understanding of cellular changes across time.

Macroscale Superlubricity of Hydrated Anions in the Boundary Lubrication Regime.

Cations can achieve excellent hydration lubrication at smooth interfaces under both microscale and macroscale conditions due to the boundary layer composed of hydration shells surrounding charges, but what about anions? Commonly used friction pairs are negatively charged at the solid/solution interface. Achieving anionic adsorption through constructing positively charged surfaces is a prerequisite for studying the hydration lubrication of anions. Here we report the hydration layer composed of anions adsorbed on the positively charged polymer/sapphire interface at acidic electrolyte solutions with pH below the isoelectric point, which contributes to the hydration lubrication of anions.

A novel microRNA-182/Interleukin-8 regulatory axis controls osteolytic bone metastasis of lung cancer.

Bone metastasis is one of the main complications of lung cancer and most important factors that lead to poor life quality and low survival rate in lung cancer patients. However, the regulatory mechanisms underlying lung cancer bone metastasis are still poor understood. Here, we report that microRNA-182 (miR-182) plays a critical role in regulating osteoclastic metastasis of lung cancer cells.

Comparative analysis of QS3D versus droplet digital PCR for quantitative measures of EGFR T790M mutation from identical plasma.

Objectives: The capacity of QuantStudio™ 3D (QS3D) and droplet digital PCR (dPCR) for the detection of plasma Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor () mutations have been widely reported. Few comparative studies on the quantitative test of the identical DNA material, however, are carried out. Here we compared the performance of the two methods in detecting T790M mutation in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from the same lung cancer patients.

Integrative Serum Metabolic Fingerprints Based Multi-Modal Platforms for Lung Adenocarcinoma Early Detection and Pulmonary Nodule Classification.

Identification of novel non-invasive biomarkers is critical for the early diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), especially for the accurate classification of pulmonary nodule. Here, a multiplexed assay is developed on an optimized nanoparticle-based laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry platform for the sensitive and selective detection of serum metabolic fingerprints (SMFs). Integrative SMFs based multi-modal platforms are constructed for the early detection of LUAD and the classification of pulmonary nodule.

Mycobiome Dysbiosis in Women with Intrauterine Adhesions.

The vaginal microbiota dysbiosis is closely associated with the development of reproductive diseases. However, the contribution of mycobiome to intrauterine adhesion (IUA) disease remains unknown. Harnessing 16S and ITS2 rDNA sequencing analysis, we investigate both bacterial and fungal microbiota compositions across 174 samples taken from both cervical canal (CC) and middle vagina (MV) sites of IUA patients.

Extending growth inhibition during area-selective atomic layer deposition of AlO on aminosilane-functionalized SiO.

During area-selective atomic layer deposition (ALD) based on growth inhibitors, nucleation eventually occurs as the metal precursor reacts with the surface through secondary pathways. We show that ALD of AlO on functionalized SiO can be significantly delayed by using a lower reactivity, heteroleptic precursor at well below the saturation dose.

Functionalization of the SiO Surface with Aminosilanes to Enable Area-Selective Atomic Layer Deposition of AlO.

Small-molecule inhibitors are promising for achieving area-selective atomic layer deposition (ALD) due to their excellent compatibility with industrial processes. In this work, we report on growth inhibition during ALD of AlO on a SiO surface functionalized with small-molecule aminosilane inhibitors. The SiO surface was prefunctionalized with bis(dimethylamino)dimethylsilane (BDMADMS) and (,-dimethylamino)trimethylsilane (DMATMS) through solution and the vapor phase.

Effect of Powder on Tribological and Electrochemical Properties of Nylon 66 and Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Water and Seawater Environments.

Polymer materials are used increasingly in marine machinery and equipment; their tribological properties and effect on the water environment have garnered significant attention. We investigate the effect of water or seawater environment containing powder on tribology and electrochemistry of polymer materials. A friction test involving nylon 66 (PA66) and an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) pin-disc (aluminum alloy) is performed in seawater or water with/without polymer powder, and the solution is analyzed electrochemically.

Performance comparison of commercial kits for isolating and detecting circulating tumor DNA.

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), a fraction of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in the circulatory system, is released from tumor cells and thus carries tumor-specific genetic signatures. Using blood-derived ctDNA to detect somatic mutations has shown great value in guiding cancer targeted therapy. Isolation and detection efficiencies are the key factors affecting the performance of ctDNA detection.

Selective Gas-Phase Functionalization of SiO and SiN Surfaces with Hydrocarbons.

Selective functionalization of dielectric surfaces is required for area-selective atomic layer deposition and etching. We have identified precursors for the selective gas-phase functionalization of plasma-deposited SiO and SiN surfaces with hydrocarbons. The corresponding reaction mechanism of the precursor molecules with the two surfaces was studied using in situ surface infrared spectroscopy.

Analysis of five deep-sequenced trio-genomes of the Peninsular Malaysia Orang Asli and North Borneo populations.

Background: Recent advances in genomic technologies have facilitated genome-wide investigation of human genetic variations. However, most efforts have focused on the major populations, yet trio genomes of indigenous populations from Southeast Asia have been under-investigated.

Results: We analyzed the whole-genome deep sequencing data (~ 30×) of five native trios from Peninsular Malaysia and North Borneo, and characterized the genomic variants, including single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (indels) and copy number variants (CNVs).

Degradation mechanism of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) ion exchange membranes under vanadium flow battery medium.

The degradation mechanism of hydrocarbon ion exchange membranes under vanadium flow battery (VFB) medium was investigated and clarified for the first time. This work will be highly beneficial for improving the chemical stability of hydrocarbon ion exchange membranes, which is one of the most challenging issues for VFB application.

Membranes with well-defined ions transport channels fabricated via solvent-responsive layer-by-layer assembly method for vanadium flow battery.

In this work we presented a general strategy for the fabrication of membranes with well-defined ions transport channels through solvent-responsive layer-by-layer assembly (SR-LBL). Multilayered poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) and poly (acrylic acid) (PAA) complexes were first introduced on the inner pore wall and the surface of sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone)/poly (ether sulfone) (PES/SPEEK) nanofiltration membranes to form ions transport channels with tuned radius. This type of membranes are highly efficient for the separators of batteries especially vanadium flow batteries (VFBs): the VFBs assembled with prepared membranes exhibit an outstanding performance in a wide current density range, which is much higher than that assembled with commercial Nafion 115 membranes.

Anion-conductive membranes with ultralow vanadium permeability and excellent performance in vanadium flow batteries.

Anion exchange membranes prepared from quaternized poly(tetramethyl diphenyl ether sulfone) (QAPES) were first investigated in the context of vanadium flow battery (VFB) applications. The membranes showed an impressive suppression effect on vanadium ions. The recorded vanadium permeability was 0.