As new pollutants, microplastics (MPs) have attracted much attention worldwide because they cause serious environmental pollution and pose potential health risks to humans. However, the toxic effects of MPs are still unclear. In this study, we analysed the inflammatory effects of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLong noncoding RNA (lncRNA) PTTG3P has been demonstrated to participate in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by targeting the mRNA PTTG1. The present study aimed to investigate the diagnostic efficacy of serum lncRNA PTTG3P, mRNA PTTG1 and their combination for the diagnosis and prognosis of HCC. A total of 373 participants were enrolled in the present study, including 73 patients with HCC, 100 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), 100 patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) and 100 healthy controls (HCs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCervical lesions pose a significant threat to women's health worldwide. Colposcopy is essential for screening and treating cervical lesions, but its effectiveness depends on the doctor's experience. Artificial intelligence-based solutions via colposcopy images have shown great potential in cervical lesions screening.
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