PTH1R Suppressed Apoptosis of Mesenchymal Progenitors in Mandibular Growth.

Genetic abnormalities of the parathyroid hormone 1 receptor (PTH1R) lead to profound craniomaxillofacial bone and dentition defects on account of inappropriate tissue metabolism and cellular differentiation. The coordinated activity of differentiation and viability in bone cells is indispensable for bone metabolism. Recent research demonstrates mesenchymal progenitors are responsive to PTH1R signaling for osteogenic differentiation, whereas the effect of PTH1R on cellular survival remains incompletely understood.

Evaluation of a strain from plants as a novel promising probiotic in dental caries management.

Background: Probiotics serve as a novel preventive or therapeutic approach for dental caries owing to their ability to reverse dysbiosis and restore a healthy microbiota. Here, we identified AFS098024 as a probiotic candidate isolated from plants.

Methods: The safety of was evaluated by hemolytic activity, D-lactic acid production and antibiotic susceptibility.

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.

Genome-Wide Identification, Evolution, and Expression Analysis of the Gene Family in .

, commonly known as the Chinese guger tree, is highly adaptable and tolerant of poor soil conditions. It is one of the primary species forming the evergreen broad-leaved forests in southern China. Dirigent proteins (DIRs) play crucial roles in the synthesis of plant lignin and lignans, secondary metabolism, and response to adversity stress.

Plasma extracellular vesicles proteomics in meningioma patients.

Tumor derived Extracellular vesicles (EVs) in circulating system may contain tumor-specific markers, and EV detection in body fluids could become an important tool for early tumor diagnosis, prognosis assessment. Meningiomas are the most common benign intracranial tumors, few studies have revealed specific protein markers for meningiomas from patients' body fluids. In this study, using proximity labeling technology and non-tumor patient plasma as a control, we detected protein levels of EVs in plasma samples from meningioma patients before and after surgery.

Single-sEV profiling identifies the TACSTD2 + sEV subpopulation as a factor of tumor susceptibility in the elderly.

Background: Aging is a very complex physiological phenomenon, and sEVs are involved in the regulation of this mechanism. Serum samples from healthy individuals under 30 and over 60 years of age were collected to analyze differences in sEVs proteomics.

Results: Based on PBA analysis, we found that sEVs from the serum of elderly individuals highly express TACSTD2 and identified a subpopulation marked by TACSTD2.

Surface protein profiling and subtyping of extracellular vesicles in body fluids reveals non-CSF biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease.

Noninvasive and effortless diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains challenging. Here we report the multiplexed profiling of extracellular vesicle (EV) surface proteins at the single EV level in five types of easily accessible body fluids using a proximity barcoding assay (PBA). A total of 183 surface proteins were detected on the EVs from body fluids collected from APP/PS1 transgenic mice and patients with AD.

Unpredictable Chemical Diversity of Essential Oils in (Lauraceae) Living Collections: Beyond Maternally Inherited Phylogenetic Relationships.

The genus encompasses diverse species with various applications, particularly in traditional medicine and spice production. This study focuses on , specifically on a high-D-borneol-content chemotype, known as the Meipian Tree, in Guangdong Province, South China. This research explores essential oil diversity, chemotypes, and chloroplast genomic diversity among 28 samples collected from botanical gardens.

Reference Genes Selection and Validation for by Real-Time Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction.

In recent years, the field of biology has witnessed a surge of interest in genomics research due to the advancements in biotechnology. Gene expression pattern analysis plays a crucial role in this research, as it enables us to understand the regulatory mechanism of gene expression and the associated biological processes. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR) is an efficient method to analyze the gene expression patterns, for which accuracy relies on the standardized analysis of reference genes.

Oxidative Stress-Mediated Repression of Virulence Gene Transcription and Biofilm Formation as Antibacterial Action of Essential Oil on .

This work aimed to identify the chemical compounds of leaf essential oil (CBLEO) and to unravel the antibacterial mechanism of CBLEO at the molecular level for developing antimicrobials. CBLEO had 37 volatile compounds with abundant borneol (28.40%) and showed good potential to control foodborne pathogens, of which had the greatest inhibition zone diameter (28.

Single extracellular vesicle surface protein-based blood assay identifies potential biomarkers for detection and screening of five cancers.

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) and EV proteins are promising biomarkers for cancer liquid biopsy. Herein, we designed a case-control study involving 100 controls and 100 patients with esophageal, stomach, colorectal, liver, or lung cancer to identify common and type-specific biomarkers of plasma-derived EV surface proteins for the five cancers. EV surface proteins were profiled using a sequencing-based proximity barcoding assay.

The effect of radioactive iodine treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer on male gonadal function: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: The aim was to investigate the effect of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) on male gonadal function.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, OVID, Scopus, and Wanfang databases were searched up to June 10, 2022, to identify published studies related to RAI and male gonadal function. ReviewManager version 5.

Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. Extracts attenuate Alzheimer-like pathology through anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and β-amyloid inhibitory activities.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. (OA) is a traditional folk-herb, which is usually used to treat acute and chronic nephritis, epilepsy, cystitis, and other diseases. Phenols and flavonoids are the main active compound compounds of OA, with proven anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

Ascites-derived CDCP1+ extracellular vesicles subcluster as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.

Introduction: Ovarian cancer (OVCA) is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors of the female reproductive system, and its diagnosis is typically accompanied by the production of ascites. Although liquid biopsy has been widely implemented recently, the diagnosis or prognosis of OVCA based on liquid biopsy remains the primary emphasis.

Methods: In this study, using proximity barcoding assay, a technique for analyzing the surface proteins on single extracellular vesicles (EVs).

SrCuSi O /GelMA Composite Hydrogel-Mediated Vital Pulp Therapy: Integrating Antibacterial Property and Enhanced Pulp Regeneration Activity.

Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is considered a conservative treatment for preserving pulp viability in caries-induced dental pulp infections. However, bacterial contamination negatively affects dentine-pulp complex repair. The common capping materials show limited antimicrobial effects against some microorganisms.

Proteomic profiling of single extracellular vesicles reveals colocalization of SARS-CoV-2 with a CD81/integrin-rich EV subpopulation in sputum from COVID-19 severe patients.

Background: The global outbreak of COVID-19, and the limited availability of clinical treatments, forced researchers around the world to search for the pathogenesis and potential treatments. Understanding the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial to respond better to the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: We collected sputum samples from 20 COVID-19 patients and healthy controls.

Single-Exosome Profiling Identifies ITGB3+ and ITGAM+ Exosome Subpopulations as Promising Early Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Colorectal Cancer.

Tumor metastasis is a hallmark of colorectal cancer (CRC), in which exosome plays a crucial role with its function in intercellular communication. Plasma exosomes were collected from healthy control (HC) donors, localized primary CRC and liver-metastatic CRC patients. We performed proximity barcoding assay (PBA) for single-exosome analysis, which enabled us to identify the alteration in exosome subpopulations associated with CRC progression.

Overexpression of Reduces Resistance against .

Plant triterpenoids play a critical role in plant resistance against de Bary, the causal pathogen of potato and tomato late blight. However, different triterpenoids could have contrasting functions on plant resistance against . In this study, we targeted the key biosynthetic gene of all plant triterpenoids, (), to examine the function of this gene in plant- interactions.

Full-length transcriptome sequencing reveals the molecular mechanism of monoterpene and sesquiterpene biosynthesis in .

Essential oil of is rich in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes and is widely used in cosmetics and medicines. Knowledge about the enzymes that catalyze the formation of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes in is insufficient. Therefore, anatomy observation of at the four developmental stages (7 days, CBS1; 14 days, CBS2; 21 days, CBS3, and 28 days, CBS4) were conducted to elucidate the origins of essential oil production.

Coiled-Coil Domain-Containing Protein 45 Is a Potential Prognostic Biomarker and Is Associated with Immune Cell Enrichment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Objective: The role of coiled-coil domain-containing protein 45 (CCDC45) in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been reported. The present study is aimed at investigating the expression and prognosis of CCDC45 in HCC and its relevance to immune infiltration.

Methods: We conducted CCDC45 expression analysis using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) tumor database, the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) database, and the Tumor Immunological Evaluation Resource (TIMER).

Reference Gene Selection for qPCR Analysis in under Abiotic Stress.

Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is an indispensable technique for gene expression analysis in modern molecular biology. The selection and evaluation of suitable reference genes is a prerequisite for accurate gene expression analysis. is a valuable tree species that is environmentally adaptable and highly fire-resistant.

Impact of agitation/activation strategies on the antibiofilm potential of sodium hypochlorite/etidronate mixture in vitro.

Background: To investigate the effect of a rotary agitation method or ultrasonically activated irrigation on the antibiofilm effect of a mixture of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and etidronate (1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-bisphosphonate, HEBP) using a dual-species biofilm model in root canal system.

Methods: Mature dual-species biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis and Streptococcus gordonii were formed in root canals of mandibular premolars. Teeth were randomly allotted (n = 12) to group 1, XP-endo Finisher (XPF); group 2, ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI); group 3, syringe-and-needle irrigation (SNI).

The Regulatory Effect of Coaggregation Between and on the Synergistic Virulence to Human Gingival Epithelial Cells.

In subgingival plaque biofilms, is closely related to the occurrence and development of periodontitis. , as an accessory pathogen, can coaggregate with periodontal pathogens, facilitating the subgingival colonization of periodontal pathogens. Studies have shown that can coaggregate with and colonize the subgingival plaque.

Comparative Analyses of Full-Length Transcriptomes Reveal e Stem Developmental Dynamics.

Genus , of which the majority species are pantropical liana, have broad industrial uses including for string, nets, and paper production. Although numerous studies have investigated anatomical structures during stem development, the underlying molecular mechanisms that regulate this developmental trajectory in species remain poorly understood. A total of 12 full-length transcriptomes were generated from four stem developmental stages of an arborescent representative of this genus, , using Oxford Nanopore Technologies.