PA1b-like peptides alleviate mitochondrial dysfunction induced by glucose toxicity through interaction with VDAC1 in β-cells.

PA1b-like peptides, which are extracted from the seeds of members of the Fabaceae family, display remarkable hypoglycemic and β-cell-protective activities when administered orally. However, the direct targets and mechanisms of action of these peptides in islet β-cells remain unclear. In this study, we found that PA1b-like peptides were mainly distributed in the cotyledon of soybean, rather than in the germ and seed coat.

Sulfated Polysaccharides Inhibit CaOx Stone Formation by Inhibiting Calcium Oxalate Crystallization, Cellular Inflammation, and Crystal Adhesion.

Hyperoxaluria can easily induce calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystals and cause cell damage, thereby increasing the risk of kidney stone formation. In this study, three sulfated polysaccharides (PSPs) were obtained by the sulfur trioxide-pyridine method. The antioxidant activity of PSPs and the inhibitory effects of PSPs on CaOx crystallization, cellular oxidative damage, and cellular inflammation were explored in vitro, and PSPs were used to treat hyperoxaluria-induced crystallization model mice in order to validate the stone-preventive effect of PSPs in vivo.

A deep learning based smartphone application for early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma using endoscopic images.

Nasal endoscopy is crucial for the early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but its accuracy relies heavily on the clinician's expertise, posing challenges for primary healthcare providers. Here, we retrospectively analysed 39,340 nasal endoscopic white-light images from three high-incidence NPC centres, utilising eight advanced deep learning models to develop an Internet-enabled smartphone application, "Nose-Keeper", that can be used for early detection of NPC and five prevalent nasal diseases and assessment of healthy individuals. Our app demonstrated a remarkable overall accuracy of 92.

Barriers and Facilitators to the Participation of Pregnant Women in Clinical Research: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.

Objectives: Pregnant women had a large demand for diagnosis and treatment, but the clinical research was not sufficient, and there were many barriers for pregnant women to participate in clinical research. This study aimed to systematically identify these barriers and facilitators, map them with Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) to inform the development of interventions promoting pregnant women's involvement in clinical research.

Methods: This was a mixed-methods systematic review.

Preparation of soybean isolate protein/xanthan gum/agar-Lycium ruthenicum anthocyanins intelligent indicator films and its application in mutton preservation.

The preparation of intelligent indicator films containing anthocyanins and their utilization for real-time monitoring of meat freshness represents a prominent research topic of food packaging. In this study, anthocyanins (ALR) were extracted from Lycium ruthenicum (LR) using solvent extraction. Subsequently, these anthocyanins were incorporated into films composed of soybean isolate protein (SPI), xanthan gum (XG) and agar, resulting in SPI/XG/Agar-ALR pH-responsive intelligent indicator films.

Laparoscopic versus open surgery for rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a multicenter real-world study.

Background: Owing to the lack of evidence-based medical studies with large sample sizes, the surgical approach for the radical resection of rectal neuroendocrine tumors remains controversial.

Methods: We retrospectively collected the medical records of patients with rectal neuroendocrine tumors who underwent radical resection at 17 large tertiary care hospitals in China between January 1, 2010, and April 30, 2022. All patients were divided into laparoscopic and open surgery groups.

Circ-METTL15 stimulates the aggressive behaviors of papillary thyroid cancer cells by coordinating the miR-200c-3p/XIAP axis.

Background/aim: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common form of thyroid cancer. The critical importance of circular RNA (circRNA) in a range of cancer types has been lately recognized. However, research on the functions of circRNAs in PTC has been limited thus far.

ACE Gene Mutations (rs577350502) in Early-Onset and Recurrent Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report and Review.

Background: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a severe acute coronary syndrome, demonstrating a trend toward affecting younger individuals in recent years. The association between early-onset myocardial infarction and single nucleotide polymorphism necessitates further exploration and evaluation.

Case Description: We present a case of a patient experiencing early-onset and recurrent myocardial infarction.

IRG1/Itaconate inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of CD69CD103CD8 tissue-resident memory T cells in autoimmune hepatitis by regulating the JAK3/STAT3/P53 signalling pathway.

To investigate the protective role of immune response gene 1 (IRG1) and exogenous itaconate in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Wild-type and IRG1 AIH mouse models were established, and samples of liver tissue and ocular blood were collected from each group of mice to assess the effects of IRG1/itaconate on the expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The levels of liver enzymes and related inflammatory factors were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

The dynamic equilibrium between the protective and toxic effects of matrine in the development of liver injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Matrine, an alkaloid derived from the dried roots of Aiton, has been utilized for the treatment of liver diseases, but its potential hepatotoxicity raises concerns. However, the precise condition and mechanism of action of matrine on the liver remain inconclusive. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to comprehensively evaluate both the hepatoprotective and hepatotoxic effects of matrine and provide therapeutic guidance based on the findings.

Formulation of precise exercise intervention strategy for adolescent depression.

The high incidence of adolescent depression has become the focus of social and academic attention. Exercise is an important method to improve adolescent depression, but its intervention effect is still controversial. This study first compares and analyzes the relevant studies at home and abroad and finds that exercise prescription in adolescent depression intervention is not accurate enough.

Exercise alleviates renal interstitial fibrosis by ameliorating the Sirt1-mediated TGF-β1/Smad3 pathway in T2DM mice.

Background: Renal interstitial fibrosis is the pathophysiological basis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Exercise appears to improve kidney interstitial fibrosis in T2DM, in which silent information regulator factor 2-related enzyme 1 (Sirt1) is a critical regulator. However, the role of Sirt1 in mediating exercise on renal tissue as well as its mechanism remains unknown.

The Mobility of Eurasian Avian-like M2 Is Determined by Residue E79 Which Is Essential for Pathogenicity of 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus in Mice.

In 2009, a novel H1N1 influenza virus caused the first influenza pandemic of the 21st century. Studies have shown that the influenza M gene played important roles in the pathogenicity and transmissibility of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic ((H1N1)pdm09), whilst the underlying mechanism remains unclear. The influenza M gene encodes two proteins, matrix protein 1 and matrix protein 2, which play important roles in viral replication and assembly.

Lymph node ratio and hematological parameters predict relapse-free survival in patients with high grade rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms after radical resection: a multicenter prognostic study.

Background: The prognostic nutritional index (PNI), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and lymph node ratio (LNR) are reportedly related to prognosis. The aim of this study was to elucidate the clinical importance of the LNR and hematological parameters in patients with high grade rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (HG-RNENs) who were undergoing radical resection.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of patients with HG-RNENs from 17 large-scale medical centers in China (January 1, 2010-April 30, 2022).

Bidirectional effects of geniposide in liver injury: Preclinical evidence construction based on meta-analysis.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Gardenia jasminoides J.Ellis is widely used to treat liver diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. Geniposide, a major active constituent of Gardenia jasminoides J.

Filamentous cyanobacteria and hydrophobic protein in extracellular polymeric substances facilitate algae-bacteria aggregation during partial nitrification.

In algae-bacteria symbiotic wastewater treatment, the excellent settling performance of algae-bacteria aggregates is critical for biomass separation and recovery. Here, the composition of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), microbial profiles, and functional genes of algae-bacteria aggregates were investigated at different solid retention times (SRTs) (10, 20, and 40 d) during partial nitrification in photo sequencing bioreactors (PSBRs). Results showed that SRTs greatly influenced the nitrogen transformation and the formation and morphological structure of algae-bacteria aggregates.

Study on the Mechanism for SIRT1 during the Process of Exercise Improving Depression.

The mechanism behind the onset of depression has been the focus of current research in the neuroscience field. Silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) is a key player in regulating energy metabolism, and it can regulate depression by mediating the inflammatory response (e.g.

Comparative Study of Short-Term Efficacy and Safety of Mitomycin versus Lobaplatin for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy after Radical Surgery in Colorectal Cancer with High-Risk Factors for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

Background: The drug selection of radical surgery (RS), with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), in pT4 colorectal cancer (CRC) remains controversial.

Methods: Adverse events after HIPEC were estimated by common terminology criteria for adverse events version 5.0.

Comparative Study of Short-Term Efficacy and Safety of Radical Surgery with or without Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer with T4 Stage: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

Background: Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in T4 colorectal cancer (CRC) remains controversial. The study aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of radical surgery (RS) with HIPEC in T4 CRC.

Methods: Adverse events after HIPEC were estimated by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.