Cardiovasc Res
March 2025
Cardiovascular and Renal Research Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Aims: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition where inflammation plays a key role. Currently, AAA treatment relies exclusively on surgical interventions, and no guideline drug therapy to prevent aneurysm growth or rupture is available. Pharmacological reprogramming of immune cell metabolism, through the modulation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase/pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDK/PDH) axis, has been identified as an attractive strategy to combat inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pathol Clin Res
March 2025
Department of Epidemiology, GROW - Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
We previously showed that Warburg subtyping (low/moderate/high), based on the expression of six glycolytic proteins and transcriptional regulators [glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA), monocarboxylate transporter 4 (MCT4), p53, and PTEN], holds independent prognostic value in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. The present study aimed to investigate whether the expression level of one of the proteins (GLUT1, PKM2, LDHA, MCT4, p53, and PTEN) can act as a proxy for our previously identified six protein-based Warburg subtypes. Protein expression levels for individual Warburg-related proteins were available for 2,251 CRC patients from the Netherlands Cohort Study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSci Adv
February 2025
Translational Extracellular Vesicles in Obstetrics and Gynae-Oncology Group, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia.
Herein, we developed a specific, rapid sensor to quantify placental extracellular vesicle (EV) protein biomarkers of early pregnancy complications. A distinct tetraspanin CD9 and placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) expression pattern was observed via targeted multiple reaction monitoring of EVs from maternal plasma collected before 18 weeks of gestation. A classification model was developed using training and validation patient sets, distinguishing between individuals at high risk of developing complications from those with normal pregnancies, achieving 80% sensitivity, 90% specificity, 89% positive predictive value (PPV), and 82% negative predictive value (NPV).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStem Cell Res Ther
February 2025
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is gaining increasing attention, with different subtypes being distinguished for separate research and treatment. The emphysema subtype is characterized by widespread alveolar destruction, which may be associated with aggravated alveolar damage and abnormal repair. Type II alveolar epithelial cells (AEC2s), known for their stem cell potential, have recently emerged as a promising target for COPD treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFa Yi Xue Za Zhi
October 2024
Medicolegal Department of Shantou University Medical College, Judicial Expertise Center of Shantou University, Shantou 515041, Guangdong Province, China.
Objectives: To investigate the occurrence and mechanism of acute Karoshi and explore its forensic identification.
Methods: SD rats were divided into the control group (=15) and experimental groups (=45, acute Karoshi group and overwork survival group). A severe fatigue model was established by combining forced swimming under load to exhaustion and sleep deprivation.
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!
© LitMetric 2025. All rights reserved.