Long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) play essential roles in numerous biological processes in mammals, such as reproductive physiology and endocrinology. Cryptorchidism is a common male reproductive disease. Circadian rhythms are actively expressed in the reproductive system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSenna obtusifolia (L.) Irwin & Barneby and Senna tora (L.) Roxb represent important medicinal resources in traditional Chinese medicine for more than two millennia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPyroptosis plays an important role in maintenance of intestinal homeostasis, the abnormal activation of NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain-associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome can promote the event and development of ulcerative colitis (UC). Its protective effects such as inhibiting pyroptosis in various inflammation-related diseases have been demonstrated, but whether resveratrol (RES) can also alleviate the progression of the disease by inhibiting pyroptosis in UC and the mechanism have rarely been studied. In this study, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) combined with adenosine triphosphate (ATP) was used to induce HT29 human colon cancer cells to construct an intestinal epithelial cell pyroptosis and inflammation model to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of RES, reveal the regulatory mechanism of RES on pyroptosis, and provide a new theoretical basis for the treatment of UC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe rapid advancement of single-cell sequencing technology has generated extensive data, providing critical resources for colorectal cancer (CRC) research. This study conducts a detailed analysis of CRC single-cell sequencing data to develop a novel clinical prognostic tool and explore potential therapeutic targets for the LGALS9 gene. Using the Scissor algorithm, we created a CRC prognostic scoring system (SDRS) based on 13 key genes, with particular focus on LGALS9 and its protein, Galectin-9, in mice CRC model with altered CD137 expression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSodium-ion batteries suffer from kinetic problems stemming from sluggish ion transport across the electrode-electrolyte interface, causing rapid energy decay during fast-charging or low-temperature operation. One exciting prospect to enhance kinetics is constructing neuron-like electrodes that emulate fast signal transmission in a nervous system. It has been considered that these bioinspired designs enhance electron/ion transport of the electrodes through carbon networks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring natural antioxidants is essential to delay lipid oxidation. This study investigated the inhibitory effect of (AN) extract in six edible oils, compared to TP and TBHQ. Methods included extract preparation, bioactive compounds analysis, in vitro antioxidant activities by FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays, fatty acid composition detection, and POV determination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCH has become the most attractive fuel for solid oxide fuel cells due to its wide availability, narrow explosion limit range, low price, and easy storage. Thus, we present the concept of on-cell reforming via SOFC power generation, in which CH and CO can be converted into H and the formed H is electrochemically oxidized on a Ni-BZCYYb anode. We modified the porosity and specific surface area of a perovskite reforming catalyst via an optimized electrostatic spinning method, and the prepared LCMN nanofibers, which displayed an ideal LaMnO-type perovskite structure with a high specific surface area, were imposed on a conventional Ni-BZCYYb anode for on-cell CH reforming.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFS-acylation of proteins allows their association with membranes. Here, we present a protocol for establishing a platform for membrane affinity evaluation of S-acylated proteins in vitro. We describe steps for preparing lipid-maleimide compounds, mCherry-p62 recombinant proteins, and total cellular membranes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Insomnia is common in college students, but its impact on health and wellbeing is often neglected. Enhancing sleep quality through targeted interventions could improve overall health and reduce the risk of consequent co-morbidities and mental health problems. Qigong exercises have been shown to significantly improve sleep quality and relieve insomnia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT)-related cancer therapies is significantly restricted by two irreconcilable obstacles, i.e., low reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capability and hypoxia which constrains the immune response.
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April 2024
Background: Qi deficiency in the spleen and stomach is considered to be the fundamental pathogenesis of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) in Traditional Chinese medicine. Spleen strengthening and Qi replenishment are the basic treatment principles. Sijunzi Decoction serves as the fundamental remedy for spleen notification and Qi replenishment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Nowadays, e-learning significantly affects college students' academic life. This study aims to examine the factors that influence college students' satisfaction with online learning outcomes.
Method: The study population consisted of undergraduate students from Dalian Medical University, with a total of 715 college students participating in the study.
Background: Increasing evidence proves that RBP7 plays a significant role in breast cancer (BC). The present study was aimed to investigate the mechanism of RBP7.
Methods: Western Blotting and qRT-PCR were performed for evaluating the expression levels.
Immunotherapy aimed at inhibiting the negative co-stimulatory molecule programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) has limited effectiveness, with clinical response rates remaining below 10%-15%. Therefore, new immune checkpoints need to be explored. Our study focused on human endogenous retrovirus H long terminal repeat-associating protein 2 (HHLA2), a highly glycosylated member of the B7 family that is widely expressed in colorectal cancer.
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