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Long non-coding RNA LINC01214 is reported to be up-regulated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), however, its function in NSCLC has not been elucidated yet. In our study, we verified that LINC01214 was aberrantly higher in the tumor tissues and cell lines than that in the normal controls, and was relevant to the severity and prognosis of NSCLC through using real-time quantitative PCR. Then, 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo (-z-y1)-3,5-di-phenytetrazoliumromide assay and flow cytometry illustrated that knocking down LINC01214 restrained cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis in A549 and H1299 cells.

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This paper creates 3D models of Kitchon Root Controlled Auxiliary Archwire (Kitchon-RCAA) with different material properties and assembles them onto the main archwire equipped with brackets. By setting different loading methods and conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA), the range of Orthodontic Torque/Support Force (OT/SF) values can be obtained. From the obtained values, it can be seen that changes in material properties have a significant impact on the mechanical properties of Kitchon-RCAA.

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Background: The peak incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) usually occurs in the morning. This study aimed to investigate the exact distribution pattern of peak incidence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the Chinese population, and to explore whether it is associated with the prognosis.

Methods: This study included 7,805 patients with STEMI from the multicenter, prospective AMI cohort in China, for whom had a definite time of symptom onset.

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Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder. Diet is recognized as a modifiable factor that may influence inflammation and potentially accelerate RA progression. Nevertheless, the effects of diverse dietary patterns and their combined impact on RA progression and long-term mortality remain inadequately understood.

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Tumor therapeutic strategies based on mitochondrial damage have become an emerging trend. However, the low drug delivery efficiency caused by lysosomal sequestration and the activation of protective mitochondrial autophagy severely restricts the therapeutic efficacy. Herein, an in situ transformable nanoparticle named KCKT is developed to promote lysosomal escape and directly damage mitochondria while blocking mitochondrial autophagy.

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  • * Results showed that patients achieving FCR experienced significantly lower rates of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) compared to those with functional incomplete revascularization (FIR), both in the non-DM and DM groups.
  • * Multivariate analysis indicated that QFR-derived residual SYNTAX score (rSSQFR) is linked to increased MACEs risk, and incorporating it into clinical risk assessments improved the predictive capability for MACEs.*
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  • The study aims to understand how L1CAM, a marker for poor prognosis in endometrial cancer (EC), interacts with PTK2 and impacts cancer progression through the FAK-GRB2-SOS-RAS pathway.
  • Researchers used samples from the Cancer Genome Atlas and various cancer cell lines to analyze L1CAM expression and conduct experiments involving gene regulation and tumor growth assessments in mice.
  • Results showed that L1CAM is significantly overexpressed in EC tissues compared to normal tissues, indicating its potential role in enhancing tumor growth and metastasis.
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  • * In experiments with mouse carotid arteries, it was found that chronic oscillatory flow leads to hyperplastic lesions, reduced endothelial integrity, and increased smooth muscle cell-like characteristics, all indicative of superficial erosion risks.
  • * The research suggests that oscillatory flow activates EndMT in a way that depends on DNA methyltransferases, and inhibiting this process could offer new prevention strategies for superficial erosions.
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a severe form of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis , characterized by hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. This study investigates the role and potential mechanisms of metallothionein 1B (MT1B) in MASH through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation. quantitative reverse transcription PCR and Western blot analyses confirm that MT1B expression is significantly downregulated in liver tissues of MASH patients, in high-fat diet-induced mouse models, and in hepatocytes induced by FFAs.

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  • - The study investigates the role of circular RNA (circRNA), specifically hsa_circ_0007905 (circSTX6), in cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and its impact on cellular activities and radiosensitivity.
  • - Researchers found that circSTX6 is overexpressed in cervical cancer tissues, while miR-203a-3p is underexpressed, indicating a potential relationship that influences patient survival and cancer cell behavior.
  • - The absence of circSTX6 enhances the sensitivity of cervical cancer cells to radiation therapy and affects cellular growth and invasion, suggesting it could serve as a prognostic biomarker for CSCC through its regulation of the miR-203a-3p/R
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  • Plaque erosion (PE) leading to thrombosis is a critical factor in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which can cause severe cardiovascular issues.
  • Researchers utilized optical coherence tomography (OCT) to analyze eight eroded and eight non-eroded plaques, examining their biomechanical properties to assist in predicting PE.
  • The study found that combining plaque wall stress (PWS) and flow shear stress change (ΔFSS) offers the best predictive capacity for plaque erosion, indicating potential avenues for early intervention and requiring further investigation.
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Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a pleiotropic molecule that plays various roles in the body. However, how exogenous IL-33 changes the tumor immune microenvironment remains unclear. Our study revealed that exogenous IL-33 exerts anti-tumor effects and effectively suppresses the progression of subcutaneous melanoma.

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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) was identified as a malignant tumor with rising incidence and mortality rates, and the roles of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) in CCA remained not entirely clear. In this study, LINC00511 had high expression in CCA, which was closely related to poor prognosis. Knockdown of LINC00511 significantly inhibited cell malignant biological behaviors.

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  • This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using Conbercept injections followed by dexamethasone implants to treat stubborn macular edema from central retinal vein occlusion.
  • The study involved 34 patients, tracking their central retinal thickness, visual acuity, and intraocular pressure before and after treatment over a year.
  • Results showed that while central retinal thickness and intraocular pressure improved significantly, there were no notable changes in visual acuity or vessel density, suggesting a mixed outcome for the treatment regimen.
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  • The study focuses on developing the best prediction model for liver metastasis in rectal cancer, aiming to assist doctors with early diagnosis and treatment decisions.
  • A total of 193 patients were analyzed, with predictive models created from clinical data and radiomics features derived from MRI scans, highlighting the importance of KRAS mutations as a key indicator for metastasis.
  • The combined prediction model outperformed individual models, showing higher accuracy in identifying liver metastasis in both training and validation sets.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) exhibits considerable heterogeneity on tumour location. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive annotation regarding the characteristics and differences between the left-sided (L-CRC) and right-sided (R-CRC) CRC. Here, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) on immune and stromal cells from 12 L-CRC and 10 R-CRC patients.

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Amoxicillin-laded sodium alginate/cellulose nanocrystals/polyvinyl alcohol composite nanonetwork sponges with enhanced wound healing and antibacterial performance.

Int J Biol Macromol

September 2024

Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK. Electronic address:

Wound healing is a complex process and reuires a long repair process. Poor healing effect is normally a challenge for wound healing. Designing sponge dressings with drug-assisted therapy, good breathability, and multiple functional structures effectively promotes wound healing.

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Background: N6-methyladenosine (mA) and 5-methylcytosine (mC) play a role in modifying long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) implicated in tumorigenesis and progression. This study was performed to evaluate prognostic value of mA- and mC-related lncRNAs and develop an efficient model for prognosis prediction in cervical cancer (CC).

Methods: Using gene expression data of TCGA set, we identified mA- and mC-related lncRNAs.

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Objective: Clinical validity of genome sequencing (GS) (>30×) has been preliminarily verified in the post-natal setting. This study is to investigate the potential utility of trio-GS as a prenatal test for diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) anomalies.

Methods: We performed trio-based GS on a prospective cohort of 17 foetuses with CNS abnormalities.

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MEF2A, a gene associated with mitochondrial biogenesis, promotes drug resistance in gastric cancer.

Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis

January 2025

Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Key Laboratory of Preservation of Human Genetic Resources and Disease Control in China, Harbin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China; Future Medical Laboratory, the 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China. Electronic address:

Chemotherapeutic resistance is a major obstacle to the effectiveness of cisplatin-based chemotherapy for gastric cancer (GC), leading to treatment failure and poor survival rates. However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Our study demonstrated that the transcription factor myocyte enhancer factor 2A (MEF2A) plays a role in chemotherapeutic drug resistance by regulating the transcription of PGC1α and KEAP1, promoting mitochondrial biogenesis.

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Objective: Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) represents one of the most prevalent chronic liver conditions worldwide, but its precise pathogenesis remains unclear. This research endeavors to elucidate the involvement and molecular mechanisms of polyribonucleotide nucleotidyltransferase 1 (PNPT1) in the progression of MAFLD.

Methods: The study employed western blot and qRT-PCR to evaluate PNPT1 levels in liver specimens from individuals diagnosed with MAFLD and in mouse models subjected to a high-fat diet.

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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), known for its aggressive nature, poses a formidable challenge in the current medical landscape, particularly in targeted therapies. Against this backdrop, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have captured the attention of researchers. These unique RNAs are believed to play pivotal roles in various cancers, offering promising avenues for the development of more effective treatment strategies.

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Background: Adverse atherogenic lipid profile is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in patients after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Knowledge regarding the impact of statins on lipid profile remains limited.

Methods: We retrospectively analysed multicenter, real-world data from the Chinese Cardiovascular Association Database-iHeart Project.

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  • * Conducted on 135 symptomatic patients with severely stenotic vertebrobasilar arteries, the research found in situ thrombus in 34 individuals, revealing a higher risk of cerebral infarctions for these patients compared to those with transient ischemic attacks.
  • * The findings not only quantify the incidence of in situ thrombosis but also highlight significant differences in various thrombus characteristics, establishing a foundational understanding of posterior-circulation ICAS.
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, previously termed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)), is a major complication of obesity that promotes fatty liver disease. MASH is characterized by progressive tissue fibrosis and sterile liver inflammation that can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer, and death. The molecular mechanisms of fibrosis in MASH and its systemic control remain poorly understood.

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