[Characteristics of Spatial and Temporal Changes in Carbon Stocks in the Middle and Upper Reaches of the Huaihe River Basin and Future Multi-scenario Simulation Prediction].

The Huaihe River Basin is located in the north-south climate transition zone of China. The change of carbon storage in this area is of great significance for predicting the future ecological protection, mitigating climate change, and maintaining sustainable development of the Huaihe River Basin. The middle and upper reaches of Huaihe River Basin （above Bengbu station） were taken as the research area.

Multifunctional role of oral bacteria in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a spectrum of liver disorders of varying severity, ultimately leading to fibrosis. This spectrum primarily consists of NAFL and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. The pathogenesis of NAFLD is closely associated with disturbances in the gut microbiota and impairment of the intestinal barrier.

Identification of chitinase genes and roles in the larval-pupal transition of Leptinotarsa decemlineata.

Background: Insect chitinases play crucial roles in degrading chitin in the extracellular matrix, affecting insect development and molting. However, our understanding of the specific functions of various chitinases in Leptinotarsa decemlineata is limited, hindering the deployment of novel gene-targeting technologies as pest management strategies.

Results: We identified and characterized 19 full-length complementary DNA (cDNA) sequences of chitinase genes (LdChts) in Leptinotarsa decemlineata.

SIRT6 is an epigenetic repressor of thoracic aortic aneurysms via inhibiting inflammation and senescence.

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) develop asymptomatically and are characterized by dilatation of the aorta. This is considered a life-threating vascular disease due to the risk of aortic rupture and without effective treatments. The current understanding of the pathogenesis of TAA is still limited, especially for sporadic TAAs without known genetic mutation.

Gliosarcoma: The Distinct Genomic Alterations Identified by Comprehensive Analysis of Copy Number Variations.

Gliosarcoma (GSM), a histologic variant of glioblastoma (GBM), carries a poor prognosis with less than one year of median survival. Though GSM is similar with GBM in most clinical and pathological symptoms, GBM has unique molecular and histological features. However, as the rarity of GSM samples, the genetic information of this tumor is still lacking.

EZH2 is a potential prognostic predictor of glioma.

The enhancer of zeste homologue 2 (EZH2) is a histone H3 lysine 27 methyltransferase that promotes tumorigenesis in a variety of human malignancies by altering the expression of tumour suppressor genes. To evaluate the prognostic value of EZH2 in glioma, we analysed gene expression data and corresponding clinicopathological information from the Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas, the Cancer Genome Atlas and GTEx. Increased expression of EZH2 was significantly associated with clinicopathologic characteristics and overall survival as evaluated by univariate and multivariate Cox regression.

Multiphase convolutional dense network for the classification of focal liver lesions on dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography.

Background: The accurate classification of focal liver lesions (FLLs) is essential to properly guide treatment options and predict prognosis. Dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (DCE-CT) is still the cornerstone in the exact classification of FLLs due to its noninvasive nature, high scanning speed, and high-density resolution. Since their recent development, convolutional neural network-based deep learning techniques has been recognized to have high potential for image recognition tasks.

Histamine 2/3 receptor agonists alleviate perioperative neurocognitive disorders by inhibiting microglia activation through the PI3K/AKT/FoxO1 pathway in aged rats.

Background: Microglia, the principal sentinel immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), play an extensively vital role in neuroinflammation and perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND). Histamine, a potent mediator of inflammation, can both promote and prevent microglia-related neuroinflammation by activating different histamine receptors. Rat microglia express four histamine receptors (H1R, H2R, H3R, and H4R), among which the histamine 1 and 4 receptors can promote microglia activation, whereas the role and cellular mechanism of the histamine 2 and 3 receptors have not been elucidated.

Prognostic value of metabolic tumour volume and total lesion glycolysis measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of metabolic tumour volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) for small cell lung cancer (SCLC). MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched. The pooled hazard ratio (HR) was used to measure the influence of MTV and TLG on survival.

Effect of tryptase on mouse brain microvascular endothelial cells via protease-activated receptor 2.

Background: Mast cells (MCs), the 'first responders' in brain injury, are able to disrupt the blood-brain barrier (BBB), but the underlying mechanism is not well understood. Tryptase is the most abundant MC secretory product. Protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR-2) has been identified as a specific receptor for tryptase, which is abundantly expressed in brain microvascular endothelial cells.

[Compositions, Sources and Health Risks of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface Dusts from Driving-schools in a City of Henan Province, China].

The contamination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface dusts attracts great attentions due to their properties of threatening human health. Twenty-nine surface dust samples were collected from driving-schools in a city of Henan. Concentrations of 16 priority PAHs were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Prognostic value of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 expression in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Objectives: Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) is a small secretory glycoprotein with anti-matrix metalloproteinase activity. Data on the value of TIMP-2 as a prognostic factor in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are discordant and remain controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to explore this issue.

The effectiveness of multimedia visual perceptual training groups for the preschool children with developmental delay.

This study compared the effectiveness of three approaches to improving visual perception among preschool children 4-6 years old with developmental delays: multimedia visual perceptual group training, multimedia visual perceptual individual training, and paper visual perceptual group training. A control group received no special training. This study employed a pretest-posttest control group of true experimental design.

Stereoselective hydrogenation on the exocyclic and conjugated double bond of sesquiterpene lactones by Aspergillus versicolor D-1.

Aspergillus versicolor D-1 was employed to convert dehydrocostuslactone (1) and 3-hydroxy-1(10),3,11(13)-guaiatriene-12,6-olide-2-one (5) stereoselectively. The reactions occurring were specific hydrogenation on the exocyclic alpha,beta-double bond of sesquiterpene lactones with excellent conversion. Products were identified by the analysis of their spectra such as UV, IR, MS, (1)H, (13)C NMR, and NOESY, and the structure of one new compound was elucidated.

[Characteristics of a novel human testis-specific gene, HSD-9, and its encoding protein].

Objective: To study the characteristics of a novel human testis-specific gene, HSD-9, and its encoding protein.

Methods: HSD-9 was a novel gene from a human germ cells-specific ESTs library established in our laboratory. We used an electronic cloning method to obtain HSD-9 gene, and analyzed the characteristics of this novel gene and encoding product by bioinformatics methods, detected its expressing profile using a Northern blot assay, prepared specific rabbit polyclonal antibodies against HSD-9 protein, observed the localization of this protein in the germ cells and some somatic cells with confocal microscopy.

[Analysis of the degrading products of carbofuran by Sphingomonas sp. with GC/MS and GC/FTIR].

In different degrading phases, the degrading products of carbofuran by CDS-1(Sphingomonas sp. ) were extracted by acetone. According to the analysis of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), carbofuran-7-phenol was identified as the initial degrading product, and an unknown metabolite with molecular weight of 182 was determined as 2-hydroxyl-3-tertiarybutylalcohol-phenol, which was the next degrading product of carbofuran-7-phenol.