Radiographic and clinical evaluation of external pedicle screw fixation as a definitive solution for selective acetabular fractures: a retrospective analysis.

Background: Acetabular fractures typically require open surgery to restore hip joint function. Openness may lead to serious tissue damage, increased bleeding, and the risk of nerve and vascular damage. Minimally invasive closed reduction or percutaneous fixation aims to minimize additional harm to patients and provide reliable fixation to promote fracture recovery and functional rehabilitation.

Comparative transcriptomic and physiological analyses reveal the key role of abscisic acid in hydrangea macrophylla responding to Corynespora cassiicola.

Background: Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a widely cultivated ornamental plant species. Leaf spot disease, caused by Corynespora cassiicola, poses a significant threat to the ornamental quality and economic value of hydrangeas. However, the disease resistance breeding of hydrangea is limited due to the lacking of resistant varieties and genes.

Depot-specific differences and heterogeneity of adipose-derived stem cells in diet-induced obesity.

Objective: Obesity is a global health concern. Studying the heterogeneity of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) plays a pivotal role in understanding metabolic disorders, such as obesity.

Methods: Mass cytometry was used to determine the depot-specific differences and heterogeneity of ADSCs and their alterations at the single-cell level in a diet-induced-obesity (DIO) model in which mice were treated with liraglutide.

Metabolomics reveals a key role of salicylic acid in embryo abortion underlying interspecific hybridization between Hydrangea macrophylla and H. arborescens.

Embryo abortion at the heart-shaped stage is the main reason for the failure of interspecific hybridization of hydrangea, and salicylic acid plays a key role during embryo abortion. Difficulties in obtaining seeds from interspecific hybridization between Hydrangea macrophylla and H. arborescens had severely restricted the process of breeding new hydrangea varieties.

Multifunctional Self-Powered Sensors Integrated on a Robot Hand for Detecting Temperature-Pressure Stimuli and Recognizing Objects.

Tactile sensing, especially pressure and temperature recognition, is crucial for both humans and robots in identifying objects. The general solutions, which use piezoresistive, capacitive, and thermal resistance effects, are usually subject to single-mode sensing and an energy supply. Here, we propose a multimode self-powered sensor.

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the Gene Family in , and Expression Patterns under Abiotic Stress and Hormone Treatments.

is a key model plant for studying legume plants, particularly alfalfa (), due to its well-defined genetic background. Plant-specific () genes play various roles in plant growth and development, abiotic stress, and hormone responses. However, limited information is available on research in .

Static study and numerical simulation of the influence of cement distribution in the upper and lower adjacent vertebrae on sandwich vertebrae in osteoporotic patients: Finite element analysis.

Objective: We analyzed the influence of the location of the upper and lower cement on the sandwich vertebrae (SV) by computer finite element analysis.

Materials And Methods: A finite element model of the spinal segment of T11-L1 was constructed and 6 mL of cement was built into T11 and L1 simultaneously. According to the various distributions of bone cement at T11 and L1, the following four groups were formed: (i) Group B-B: bilateral bone cement reinforcement in both T11 and L1 vertebral bodies; (ii) Group L-B: left unilateral reinforcement in T11 and bilateral reinforcement in L1; (iii) Group L-R: unilateral cement reinforcement in both T11 and L1 (cross); (iv) Group L-L: unilateral cement reinforcement in both T11 and L1 (ipsilateral side).

Insights into the Impact of Trans-Zeatin Overproduction-Engineered on Alfalfa ( L.) Tolerance to Drought Stress.

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria have been shown to enhance plant tolerance to drought stress through various mechanisms. However, there is limited research on improving drought resistance in alfalfa by genetically modifying PGPR to produce increased levels of cytokinins. Herein, we employed synthetic biology approaches to engineer two novel strains of capable of overproducing trans-Zeatin and investigated their potential in enhancing drought tolerance in alfalfa.

Computer-Vision-Based Sensing Technologies for Livestock Body Dimension Measurement: A Survey.

Livestock's live body dimensions are a pivotal indicator of economic output. Manual measurement is labor-intensive and time-consuming, often eliciting stress responses in the livestock. With the advancement of computer technology, the techniques for livestock live body dimension measurement have progressed rapidly, yielding significant research achievements.

Glucagon Enhances Chemotherapy Efficacy By Inhibition of Tumor Vessels in Colorectal Cancer.

Chemotherapy is widely used to treat colorectal cancer (CRC). Despite its substantial benefits, the development of drug resistance and adverse effects remain challenging. This study aimed to elucidate a novel role of glucagon in anti-cancer therapy.

Recent Advances in Flexible Multifunctional Sensors.

Wearable electronics have received extensive attention in human-machine interactions, robotics, and health monitoring. The use of multifunctional sensors that are capable of measuring a variety of mechanical or environmental stimuli can provide new functionalities for wearable electronics. Advancements in material science and system integration technologies have contributed to the development of high-performance flexible multifunctional sensors.

Albumin-to-fibrinogen ratio is an independent prognostic parameter in de novo non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia.

Inflammation and nutrition related proteins participate in the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It has been reported that the albumin-to-fibrinogen ratio (AFR) could serve as a prognostic indicator in patients with malignancy, but the precise relevance of AML is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of AFR on survival prognosis in patients with AML.

Metformin inhibits inflammatory response and endoplasmic reticulum stress to improve hypothalamic aging in obese mice.

The hypothalamus, as a vital brain region for endocrine and metabolism regulation, undergoes functional disruption during obesity.The anti-aging effect of metformin has come into focus. However, whether it has the potential to ameliorate hypothalamic aging and dysfunction in the obese state remains unclear.

Switching from high-fat diet to normal diet ameliorate BTB integrity and improve fertility potential in obese male mice.

Obesity is a prominent risk factor for male infertility, and a high-fat diet is an important cause of obesity. Therefore, diet control can reduce body weight and regulate blood glucose and lipids, but it remains unclear whether it can improve male fertility and its mechanism. This study explores the effects of switching from a high-fat diet (HFD) to a normal diet (ND) on the fertility potential of obese male mice and its related mechanisms.

The time-dependent adverse effects of a high-fat diet on sperm parameters.

Background: Studies indicate a relationship between a high-fat diet (HFD) and sperm quality. However, the time-dependent adverse effects of a HFD on sperm parameters and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Objectives: The present study was designed to determine the effects of a HFD on sperm quality at various time points in order to assess whether a HFD causes cumulative damage to sperm.

Involvement of p38 MAPK in Leydig cell aging and age-related decline in testosterone.

Introduction: Age-related decline in testosterone is associated with Leydig cell aging with impaired testosterone synthesis in aging. Obesity accelerates the age-related decline in testosterone. However, the mechanisms underlying the Leydig cell aging and the effects of obesity on Leydig cell aging remain unclear.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Heat Shock Protein 20 Gene Family in (Hance) Hedl under Abiotic Stress.

Small heat shock proteins (HSP20s) are a significant factor in plant growth and development in response to abiotic stress. In this study, we investigated the role of HSP20s' response to the heat stress of introduced into low-altitude areas. The gene family was identified based on the genome-wide data of , and the expression patterns of tissue specificity and the response to abiotic stresses were evaluated.

The genome of single-petal jasmine () provides insights into heat stress tolerance and aroma compound biosynthesis.

Jasmine [ (L.) Aiton] is a commercially important cultivated plant species known for its fragrant flowers used in the perfume industry, medicine and cosmetics. In the present study, we obtained a draft genome for the cultivar 'Danbanmoli' (JSDB, a single-petal phenotype).

Comparative physiology and transcriptome analysis reveals that chloroplast development influences silver-white leaf color formation in Hydrangea macrophylla var. maculata.

Background: Hydrangea macrophylla var. Maculata 'Yinbianxiuqiu' (YB) is an excellent plant species with beautiful flowers and leaves with silvery white edges. However, there are few reports on its leaf color characteristics and color formation mechanism.

Identification of aluminum-activated malate transporters (ALMT) family genes in hydrangea and functional characterization of under aluminum stress.

Hydrangea ( (Thunb.) Ser.) is a famous ornamental plant species with high resistance to aluminum (Al).

Biochemistry and transcriptome analyses reveal key genes and pathways involved in high-aluminum stress response and tolerance in hydrangea sepals.

Hydrangea [Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.] is a high aluminum-tolerant ornamental plant species, which has a specific characteristic of color change, ie.