Structural basis for the synergetic neutralization of hepatitis E virus by antibody-antibody interaction.

Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) play a crucial role in virology, antibody drug development, and vaccine research. In this study, we investigated the synergistic effect of two hepatitis E virus (HEV) nAbs, 8H3, and 8C11, which have exhibited enhanced neutralizing activity in a rhesus monkey model. We presented crystal structures of 8H3 Fab alone and a triple complex of 8C11 Fab and 8H3 Fab simultaneously binding to the HEV E2s protein (8C11:E2s:8H3).

Periostin myeloid cells improved long bone regeneration in a mechanosensitive manner.

Myeloid cells are pivotal in the inflammatory and remodeling phases of fracture repair. Here, we investigate the effect of periostin expressed by myeloid cells on bone regeneration in a monocortical tibial defect (MTD) model. In this study, we show that periostin is expressed by periosteal myeloid cells, primarily the M2 macrophages during bone regeneration.

Okanin Inhibits Cell Growth and Induces Apoptosis and Pyroptosis in Oral Cancer.

Background: Okanin, a flavonoid compound derived from L., has garnered attention for its anti-inflammatory properties. Although is commonly used in healthcare products and functional foods, the anticancer potential of okanin, particularly in oral cancer, remains underexplored.

Personalized Prediction of Long-Term Renal Function Prognosis Following Nephrectomy Using Interpretable Machine Learning Algorithms: Case-Control Study.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common adverse outcome following nephrectomy. The progression from AKI to acute kidney disease (AKD) and subsequently to chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a concern; yet, the predictive mechanisms for these transitions are not fully understood. Interpretable machine learning (ML) models offer insights into how clinical features influence long-term renal function outcomes after nephrectomy, providing a more precise framework for identifying patients at risk and supporting improved clinical decision-making processes.

HBsAg and TLR7/8 dual-targeting antibody-drug conjugates induce sustained anti-HBV activity in AAV/HBV mice: a preliminary study.

Unlabelled: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant global health concern due to elevated immunosuppressive viral antigen levels, the host immune system's inability to manage HBV, and the liver's immunosuppressive conditions. While immunotherapies utilizing broadly reactive HBV neutralizing antibodies present potential due to their antiviral capabilities and Fc-dependent vaccinal effects, they necessitate prolonged and frequent dosing to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. Toll-like receptor 7/8 (TLR7/8) agonists have been demonstrated promise for the cure of chronic hepatitis B, but their systemic use often leads to intense side effects.

Formononetin Alleviates Ischemic Acute Kidney Injury by Regulating Macrophage Polarization through KLF6/STAT3 Pathway.

Recent research has indicated that formononetin demonstrates a potent anti-inflammatory effect in various diseases. However, its impact on sterile inflammation kidney injury, specifically acute kidney injury (AKI), remains unclear. In this study, we utilized an ischemia/reperfusion-induced AKI (IRI-AKI) mouse model and bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) to investigate the effects of formononetin on sterile inflammation of AKI and to explore the underlying mechanism.

Personalized prediction of mortality in patients with acute ischemic stroke using explainable artificial intelligence.

Background: Research into the acute kidney disease (AKD) after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is rare, and how clinical features influence its prognosis remain unknown. We aim to employ interpretable machine learning (ML) models to study AIS and clarify its decision-making process in identifying the risk of mortality.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving AIS patients from January 2020 to June 2021.

Facile synthesis of MoS@red phosphorus heterojunction for synergistically photodynamic and photothermal therapy of renal cell carcinoma.

The therapy of the clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is crucial for the human healthcare due to its easy metastasis and recurrence, as well as resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In this work, we propose the synthesis of MoS@red phosphorus (MoS@RP) heterojunction to induce synergistic photodynamic and photothermal therapy (PDT/PTT) of ccRCC. The MoS@RP heterojunction exhibits enhanced spectra absorption in the NIR range and produce local heat-increasing under the NIR laser irradiation compared with pure MoS and RP.

Cone-wedge anchored surgical templates for stackable metal guide: a novel technique.

Objective: To address the instability in implant surgical guides, this technique proposes an alternative anchoring mechanism in the stackable metal surgical guides utilizing cone-wedge anchors for improved stability.

Methods: Postoperative implant position superimposed onto the preoperatively planned design using Mimics Medical 21.0 and Materialise Magics 24.

Investigating a Machine Learning Approach to Predicting White Pixel Defects in Wafers-A Case Study of Wafer Fabrication Plant F.

CMOS image sensor (CIS) semiconductor products are integral to mobile phones and photographic devices, necessitating ongoing enhancements in efficiency and quality for superior photographic outcomes. The presence of white pixels serves as a crucial metric for assessing CIS product performance, primarily arising from metal impurity contamination during the wafer production process or from defects introduced by the grinding blade process. While immediately addressing metal impurity contamination during production presents challenges, refining the handling of defects attributed to grinding blade processing can notably mitigate white pixel issues in CIS products.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy enhances osteointegration of reimplanted cranial flap by regulating osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.

Craniectomy is a lifesaving procedure to alleviate dangerously high intracranial pressure by removing a bone flap from the calvarium. However, the osteointegration of reimplanted bone flap with the existing bone tissue is still a clinical challenge. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy has shown efficacy in promoting bone repair and could be a promising treatment for accelerating postoperative recovery.

The effects of pterygomaxillary disjunction in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This study aims to assess the expansive effects of pterygomaxillary disjunction (PMD) in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) surgery using a meta-analysis approach.

Materials And Methods: The study conducted a comprehensive literature search across five databases: PubMed, Scopus, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane, adhering to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Dental alterations were assessed using either cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) or dental casts, while skeletal changes were exclusively measured from CBCT scans.

Vaporization phosphorization-mediated synthesis of phosphorus-doped TiO nanocomposites for combined photodynamic and photothermal therapy of renal cell carcinoma.

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a disease with high incidence and poor prognosis. The conventional treatment involves radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but chemotherapeutic agents are often associated with side effects, , cytotoxicity to nontumor cells. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for ccRCC.

Binocular Visual Measurement Method Based on Feature Matching.

To address the issues of low measurement accuracy and unstable results when using binocular cameras to detect objects with sparse surface textures, weak surface textures, occluded surfaces, low-contrast surfaces, and surfaces with intense lighting variations, a three-dimensional measurement method based on an improved feature matching algorithm is proposed. Initially, features are extracted from the left and right images obtained by the binocular camera. The extracted feature points serve as seed points, and a one-dimensional search space is established accurately based on the disparity continuity and epipolar constraints.

Establishment and verification of a nomogram that predicts the risk for coronary slow flow.

Background: Coronary slow flow (CSF) has gained significance as a chronic coronary artery disease, but few studies have integrated both biological and anatomical factors for CSF assessment. This study aimed to develop and validate a simple-to-use nomogram for predicting CSF risk by combining biological and anatomical factors.

Methods: In this retrospective case-control study, 1042 patients (614 CSF cases and 428 controls) were randomly assigned to the development and validation cohorts at a 7:3 ratio.

Construction of an immune predictive model and identification of TRIP6 as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target of CRC by integration of single-cell and bulk RNA-seq data.

Background: Investigations elucidating the complex immunological mechanisms involved in colorectal cancer (CRC) and accurately predicting patient outcomes via bulk RNA-Seq analysis have been notably limited. This study aimed to identify the immune status of CRC patients, construct a prognostic model, and identify prognostic signatures via bulk RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq).

Methods: The scRNA-seq data of CRC were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO).

Clinical characteristics of obese, fixed airway obstruction, exacerbation-prone phenotype and comorbidities among severe asthma patients: a single-center study.

Background: Severe asthma places a large burden on patients and society. The characteristics of patients with severe asthma in the Chinese population remain unclear.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted in patients with severe asthma.

Rational design of a cross-type HPV vaccine through immunodominance shift guided by a cross-neutralizing antibody.

In vaccine development, broadly or cross-type neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs or cnAbs) are frequently targeted to enhance protection. Utilizing immunodominant antibodies could help fine-tune vaccine immunogenicity and augment the precision of immunization strategies. However, the methodologies to capitalize on the attributes of bnAbs in vaccine design have not been clearly elucidated.

Bone disease imaging through the near-infrared-II window.

Skeletal disorders are commonly diagnosed by X-ray imaging, but the radiation limits its use. Optical imaging through the near-infrared-II window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) can penetrate deep tissues without radiation risk, but the targeting of contrast agent is non-specific. Here, we report that lanthanide-doped nanocrystals can passively target the bone marrow, which can be effective for over two months.

Hexarelin alleviates apoptosis on ischemic acute kidney injury via MDM2/p53 pathway.

Introduction: Hexarelin exhibits significant protection against organ injury in models of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced injury (IRI). Nevertheless, the impact of Hexarelin on acute kidney injury (AKI) and its underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of Hexarelin in I/R-induced AKI and elucidated its molecular mechanisms.

Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Prognosis in Patients With Coronary Slow Flow.

This study aimed to investigate its clinical implications, risk factors, prognosis, and overall long-term outcomes. Demographic profiles, various clinical characteristics, and clinical outcomes were compared between 614 patients with coronary slow flow (CSF) and 428 patients with normal coronary artery. The incidence of CSF was found to be 2.

Hospitalized patients received furosemide undergoing acute kidney injury: the risk and prediction tool.

Purpose: Furosemide, a frequently prescribed diuretic for managing congestive heart failure and edema, remains a topic of debate regarding its potential risk of inducing acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients. Consequently, this study aims to examine the occurrence of hospital-acquired AKI (HA-AKI) in hospitalized patients who are administered furosemide and to investigate potential risk factors associated with this outcome.

Methods: This study encompassed a cohort of 22374 hospitalized patients who either received furosemide treatment or not from June 1, 2012, to December 31, 2017.