Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cells have a high p53 mutation rate, but there were rare reported about the p53 gain of function through the prion-like aggregated form in p53 mutated HNSCC cells. Thioflavin T (ThT) is used to stain prion-like proteins in cells. Previously, we found that ThT and p53 staining were co-localized in HNSCC cells (Detroit 562 cells) with homozygous p53 R175H mutation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Surgical treatment of comminuted and multiple facial fractures is challenging, as identifying the bone anatomy and restoring the alignment are complicated. To overcome the difficulties, 3D-printed "jigsaw puzzle" has been innovated to improve the surgical outcome. This study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of 3D-printed model in facial fracture restoration procedures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-123 MIBG) is a crucial radiopharmaceutical widely used in nuclear medicine for its diagnostic capabilities in both cardiology and oncology. This review aims to present a comprehensive evaluation of the clinical applications of I-123 MIBG, focusing on its use in diagnosing and managing various diseases. In cardiology, I-123 MIBG has proven invaluable in assessing cardiac sympathetic innervation, particularly in patients with heart failure, where it provides prognostic information that guides treatment strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) poses significant environmental risks, and identifying HBCD-degrading microbes and their enzymatic mechanisms is challenging due to the complexity of microbial interactions and metabolic pathways. This study aimed to identify critical genes involved in HBCD biodegradation through two approaches: functional annotation of metagenomes and the interpretation of machine learning-based prediction models. Our functional analysis revealed a rich metabolic potential in Chiang Chun soil (CCS) metagenomes, particularly in carbohydrate metabolism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTrigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) seeds are widely used in the preparation of various meals and in traditional health care to treat various disorders and diseases, especially Diabetes mellitus. This study was conducted to investigate the antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the fenugreek seed extract on fructose-induced diabetic wistar rats.
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