Evaluation of the management of rotator cuff injuries utilising superparamagnetic iron oxide tracking stem cells.

Background: The ultrastructure of the tendon-bone interface (TBI) is inherently complex. After arthroscopic reconstruction, it is often replaced by disorganized scar tissue, which increases the risk of re-tearing.Stem cell therapies offer a promising approach to regenerate the original tissue structure and enhance the healing environment.

The correlation between the polymorphism of lysolecithin acyltransferase (MBOAT7) rs641738 and liver fibrosis.

Objective: We aimed to explore the relationship between the MBOAT7 rs641738 gene polymorphism and liver fibrosis and inflammation.

Methods: A total of 214 patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) were allocated into the mild-to-moderate and severe liver fibrosis groups based on liver fibrosis degree. The genotypes at the MBOAT7 rs641738 locus were evaluated.

[Risk factors for hypoxemia in children with severe pneumonia].

Objectives: To study the risk factors for hypoxemia in children with severe pneumonia (SMPP).

Methods: A retrospective collection of clinical data from children diagnosed with SMPP at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June to December 2023 was conducted. The patients were categorized into hypoxemia and non-hypoxemia groups.

First discovery of the genus Stephens (Coleoptera, Dasytidae) from China.

Background: Stephens, 1830, is classified within the subfamily Dasytinae of the family Dasytidae (Coleoptera, Cleroidea). Currently, it comprises two subgenera and 27 known species. This genus primarily inhabits south-central Europe, with certain species extending into west Asia; however, it has not been reported in China until now.

Effects of residual black fruit on growth performance, rumen fermentation parameters, microflora and economic benefits of fattening sheep.

Introduction: The residual black wolfberry fruit (RBWF) is rich in nutrients and contains a diverse range of active substances, which may offer a viable alternative to antibiotics. This experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of varying levels of RBWF on the growth performance and rumen microorganisms of fattening sheep, and to quantify its economic benefits.

Methods: In this experiment, 40 three-month-old and male Duolang sheep with an average weight of 29.

The impact of atopy on the clinical characteristics of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in pediatric patients.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is one of the pathogens that cause community-acquired pneumonia in children. Atopic diseases are also common in children. However, the impact of atopy on Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) in children is still unclear.

Regulation of pancreatic cancer cells by suppressing KIN17 through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive tumor, which is often associated with a poor clinical prognosis and resistance to conventional chemotherapy. Therefore, there is a need to identify new therapeutic markers for pancreatic cancer. Although KIN17 is a highly expressed DNA‑ and RNA‑binding protein in a number of types of human cancer, its role in pancreatic cancer development, especially in relation to progression, is currently unknown.

First record of the genus Tshernyshev, 2009 (Coleoptera, Malachiidae) from China.

Background: Tshernyshev, 2009 is a small genus belonging to the tribe Malachiini in the family Malachiidae of the order Coleoptera, with six currently known species: (Erichson, 1840) from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe and North Africa; (Abeille de Perrin, 1885) from Central Europe to Central Asia; Ezzatpanah, 2011 from Iran; (Tshernyshev, 2000) from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan; (Medvedev, 1964) from Kazakstan, Russia and Mongolia; (Medvedev, 1964) from Kazakhstan and Turkey.

New Information: In this study, Tshernyshev, 2009 is newly recorded from China upon the discovery of (Medvedev, 1964) from Xinjiang Autonomous Region. The adult morphological characters are re-described in detail with illustrations of external appearance and relevant characters.

Daily activities change is linked to acute angle closure occurrence in COVID-19 co-infected patients.

Objectives: To analyze the influence of daily activity-related factors associated with COVID-19 infection on the occurrence of acute angle closure (AAC).

Methods: A multicenter hospital-based study was conducted at 23 ophthalmic centers in 17 provincial-level regions across China to recruit patients with confirmed AAC during the post-lockdown time of COVID-19 (P-TOC) from Dec 7, 2022, to Jan 17, 2023, and three lockdown time of COVID-19 (TOC) periods, which included the TOC-2022 (Sep 7, 2022 - Dec 6, 2022), TOC-2021(Sep 7, 2021 - Jan 6, 2022) and TOC-2020 (Sep 7, 2020 - Jan 6, 2021). Patient information, including demographic, a questionnaire on daily activity changes during the AAC period, COVID-19 history, and eye examination results, was collected.

Comprehensive analysis of chromosome abnormalities by chromosome conformation based karyotyping (C-MoKa) in patients with conception failure and pregnancy loss.

Background: Chromosome abnormalities are a leading cause of conception failure and pregnancy loss. While traditional cytogenetics technologies like karyotyping have been helpful in identifying structural variations (SVs), they face challenges in detecting complex rearrangements and cryptic structures. In this study, we developed a new method called chromosome conformation based karyotyping (C-MoKa) to comprehensively detect different types of chromosomal abnormalities in patients with conception failure and pregnancy loss.

A review of Plateros Bourgeois, 1879 (Coleoptera: Lycidae) from southeastern China, with descriptions of six new species from the Nanling Mountains.

We review the species of the lycid genus Plateros Bourgeois, 1879 from Southeast China in this study. Six new species are described, including P. flavihumeralis sp.

Four new species of the Mesolycus ilyai species group (Coleoptera: Lycidae) from China.

Four new species of the Mesolycus ilyai species group are described from China, namely, M. baoi sp. nov.

Establishment of two species groups of Ichthyurus Westwood (Coleoptera: Cantharidae), with description of two new species from China and Vietnam.

Two species groups of the genus Ichthyurus Westwood, 1848 in the Oriental Region are proposed based on the anatomical comparison. One is the I. vandepolli species group, which is composed of two species, namely I.

A multi-levels analysis to evaluate the toxicity of microplastics on aquatic insects: A case study with damselfly larvae (Ischnura elegans).

Microplastic (MP) pollution prevalent in freshwater environments and jeopardizes the organisms living there. Dozens of studies have been conducted to investigate the harmful effects of microplastics on organisms. However, the most diverse and sensitive aquatic insects are often overlooked, also there is a lack of a comprehensive research exploring the toxicity of microplastics.

Autophagy in cholangiocarcinoma: a comprehensive review about roles and regulatory mechanisms.

The role of autophagy in cholangiocarcinogenesis and its development is intricate. Autophagy has a dual role in cholangiocarcinoma, and understanding the function and mechanism of autophagy in cholangiocarcinoma is pivotal in guiding therapeutic approaches to its treatment in clinical settings. Recent studies have revealed that autophagy is involved in the complex biological behavior of cholangiocarcinoma.

Polycomb group protein Mel18 inhibits hematopoietic stem cell self-renewal through repressing the transcription of self-renewal and proliferation genes.

Polycomb group (PcG) proteins play important roles in hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) self-renewal. Mel18 and Bmi1 are homologs of the PCGF subunit within the Polycomb repressive complex 1 (PRC1). Bmi1 (PCGF4) enhances HSC self-renewal and promotes terminal differentiation.

Mechanistic Insights into the Antioxidant Potential of Sugarcane Vinegar Polyphenols: A Combined Approach of DPPH-UPLC-MS, Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking.

This study investigated the antioxidant potential of sugarcane vinegar, an emerging functional food, by analyzing its polyphenols and underlying molecular mechanisms that intervene in oxidative stress. Using a 1,1-diphenyl-2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH) assay combined with UPLC-MS analysis, six key polyphenols were identified: chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, luteolin, protocatechuic acid, and syringic acid. These compounds showed a positive correlation with antioxidant capacity.

A new and widely distributed species of Westwood, 1848 (Cantharidae, Chauliognathinae, Ichthyurini) from China.

Background: The genus Westwood, 1848 is a large cantharid group consisting of approximately 200 species worldwide, with only 10 species hitherto found in China. Despite its expansive area, the Chinese fauna has historically received little attention from specialists, leading to a lack of knowledge even about some common species in this region.

New Information: A new species of Westwood, 1848 is described under the name of sp.

Sequencing technology in sarcopenia: current research progress and future trends.

Background: Muscle is an important tissue of the human body. Muscle atrophy is common in people of all ages, which will lead to human weakness and decline of motor function, which is one of the important causes of disability. The common methods of genomics research are transcriptome, proteomics and metabolomics, which are important means to explore the molecular pathology of diseases.

Current status and trend of mitochondrial research in lung cancer: A bibliometric and visualization analysis.

This study summarizes and analyzes the relationship between mitochondria and the pathogenesis of lung cancer. The related articles in the Web of Science core literature database are searched and collected, and the data are processed by R software, Citespace, VOSviewer, and Excel. A total of 4476 related papers were retrieved, 4476 articles from 20162 co-authors of 3968 institutions in 84 countries and published in 951 journals.

Five new species of the species-group from China (Coleoptera, Lycidae).

Five new species of the species-group, , , , and , are reported from China and described with macrophotographs of the habitus of both sexes and aedeagi. Li, Bocak & Pang, 2015 is illustrated showing the female habitus and genitalia for the first time. In addition, a distribution map and a key to all species of the species-group are provided.