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Background: Disulfidptosis is an emerging form of cellular death resulting from the binding of intracellular disulfide bonds to actin cytoskeleton proteins. This study aimed to investigate the expression and prognostic significance of hub disulfidptosis-related lncRNAs (DRLRs) in R0 resected hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as well as their impact on the malignant behaviour of HCC cells.

Methods: A robust signature for R0 resected HCC was constructed using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and multivariate Cox regression and was validated in an independent internal validation cohort to predict the prognosis of R0 HCC patients.

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Photocured resin materials are widely used in various fields, such as 3D printing, medical applications, and dentistry. However, the strength, wear resistance, and antibacterial properties of photocured resin are relatively limited, rendering it susceptible to potential failures. In this recent study, photocured composite resins incorporating titanium-doped hydroxyapatite (Ti-HAp) were fabricated to investigate their mechanical and biological properties.

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Aim: To prospectively assess the value of a test bolus of diluted contrast medium (CM) combined with a personalized contrast protocol in craniocervical computed tomography angiography (cc-CTA) with low radiation and CM doses.

Materials And Methods: Eighty-six consecutive subjects were divided into two groups at random (43 in each one): group A: 100/Sn140 kVp, filtered back-projection reconstruction, iopromide (370 mgI/ml) 50 ml; group B: 80/Sn140 kVp, iterative reconstruction, iodixanol (270 mgI/ml). In group B, the test bolus contained 27 ml of diluted CM, a personalized protocol with low-concentration CM was used for angiography, and the test bolus injection duration in angiography remained the same.

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  • Recent research highlights the link between a specific bacterial strain and diseases like gastric sinusitis, peptic ulcers, and gastric adenocarcinoma, emphasizing the urgent need for new antibiotics due to severe drug resistance.
  • Among nine compounds tested, deoxyshikonin showed the highest antibacterial efficacy with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.5-1 µg/mL, working well in acidic environments and exhibiting low chances of resistance.
  • In mouse studies, deoxyshikonin significantly improved acute gastritis, reducing bacterial colonization and gastric damage more effectively than standard treatments, indicating its potential as a new therapeutic option against drug-resistant infections.
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The visceral adiposity index is associated with asthma, especially current asthma: A cross-sectional study of NHANES, 2003 to 2018.

Medicine (Baltimore)

August 2024

Department of Intensive Care Unit, WuJin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, WuJin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China.

To investigate the association between the visceral adiposity index (VAI) and asthma using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003 to 2018 by a cross-sectional study. We explored the potential relationship between the VAI and asthma incidence via a cross-sectional study of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 to 2018. Multiple logistic regression analysis, restricted cubic spline analysis and subgroup analysis were performed.

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Radiation-free one-stage bedside endoscopic stone removal and biliary drainage for severe acute cholangitis (SAC) caused by choledocholithiasis in intensive care unit (ICU) has not been reported. Herein, we introduce our preliminary experience of such intervention. Radiation-free bedside digital cholangioscope-assisted one-stage endoscopic stone removal and biliary drainage was performed in an urgent manner.

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Exosomes: Emerging Insights into the Progression of Pancreatic Cancer.

Int J Biol Sci

August 2024

Jiangsu University School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China.

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  • Pancreatic cancer is a really serious and dangerous type of cancer with not many treatment options and a low chance of recovery.
  • Scientists are looking into how tiny particles called exosomes help cancer cells grow and spread, since these particles are important for communication between cells.
  • The article talks about how exosomes could be used to find cancer earlier or help create new treatments, but there are still challenges to overcome before they can be really helpful to patients.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant tumor. It is estimated that approximately 50-80% of HCC cases worldwide are caused by hepatitis b virus (HBV) infection, and other pathogenic factors have been shown to promote the development of HCC when coexisting with HBV. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of HBV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HBV-HCC) is crucial for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.

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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) pathway in different tumor microenvironments (TME) and patients' prognosis, as well as the regulatory mechanisms of this pathway in tumor cells.

Methods: Using RNA-seq data from the TCGA database, we analyzed the predictive value of the IFN-γ pathway across various tumors. We employed a univariate Cox regression model to assess the prognostic significance of IFN-γ signaling in different tumor types.

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PAI-1 Deficiency Promotes NET-mediated Pyroptosis and Ferroptosis during Pseudomonas Aeruginosa-induced Acute Lung Injury by Regulating the PI3K/MAPK/AKT Axis.

Inflammation

July 2024

Shanghai Key Laboratory of Lung Inflammation and Injury, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.

Circulating neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation is an adaptive process during acute lung injury (ALI). The important role of plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1 in NET formation during ALI remains unclear. This research intends to examine the impacts of the decrease in PAI-1 levels on NET formation and the underlying mechanism.

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Multiple Allergic Rhinitis Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Variants are Associated with Sleep-Breathing Parameters in Men with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Large-Scale Study.

Nat Sci Sleep

July 2024

Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Otorhinolaryngology Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, People's Republic of China.

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  • Sleep-disordered breathing is more common in individuals with allergic rhinitis (AR), and this study aimed to explore the genetic links between AR and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms in men.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 5,322 men who snored, examining genetic variations (SNPs) related to AR and their impact on sleep-related breathing parameters.
  • Key findings showed that the SNP rs12509403 increased the risk for OSA and was linked to worse sleep-breathing indicators, while rs7717955 seemed to reduce that risk, suggesting that genetics may help explain why people with AR are more susceptible to OSA.
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The purpose of this work is to investigate the function of SNHG1, a long non-coding RNA implicated in disease progression, apoptosis, and proliferation, in order to solve the problem of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn care. We investigated the impact of overexpressing SNHG1 on hypoxia-induced apoptosis and studied its expression in BV2 microglial cells under hypoxic circumstances. As a result of modifying YY1 expression, SNHG1's overexpression prevents apoptosis, as our data demonstrate that it is considerably downregulated under hypoxia.

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The water-soluble nido-carborane was prepared by alkali treatment of o-carborane. A polymer PInd containing a polyindole structure was synthesized and employed to label the modified -carborane. Subsequently, four polymeric nanomaterials were synthesized with the objective of encapsulating them in order to enhance its bioavailability.

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Fluorescent drugs and pyrimidine-indole scaffolds have been shown to have advantages in cancer treatment. Fluorescent antitumor drugs BF-o, m, p-phenylenediamine pyrimidine-indole derivatives (PYB1, PYB2, and PYB3) were synthesized by linking pyrimidine and indole groups with aniline through a simple step and introducing BF. The drugs exhibit promising antitumor activity and their fluorescent properties make them useful for imaging purposes.

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Objective: Our study aimed to assess the ability of high-sensitivity modified Glasgow prognostic Score (HS-mGPS) predicting survival in patients undergoing radical surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to compare the impact with other Inflammation-Based prognostic scoring systems including Glasgow prognostic Score (GPS) and modified GPS (mGPS).

Methods: Our study evaluated 293 patients with HCC who had undergone hepatectomy at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between 2010 and 2018. The HS-mGPS, mGPS, and GPS were calculated based on particular cut-off values of preoperative C-reactive protein and albumin, and the correlations between HS-mGPS and clinicopathological parameters were evaluated.

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  • Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common cancer globally, and the study aims to explore its linkage to a newly discovered cell death pathway called cuproptosis.
  • The research will focus on cuproptosis in relation to immunotherapy and biomarkers in GC, aiming to clarify its role in cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
  • Ultimately, the study intends to suggest future research directions and strategies to better understand cuproptosis in the context of gastric cancer.
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To investigate the dynamics of inflammation and lipid-related indicators in lung cancer patients and their impact on treatment efficacy. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 133 lung cancer patients who seek for primary treatment at Wujin Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University from January 2019 to August 2022. The inflammation and blood lipid-related indicators were collected 1 week before treatment and after 2 cycles of treatment.

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  • Esophageal-squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) is typically diagnosed in later stages, prompting the need for better treatment methods, such as enhancing the anti-tumor effects of matrine (MA) using nanotechnology.
  • Researchers created MA-loaded Nano-Liposomes (MNLs) that showed favorable characteristics like small size, stability, and high encapsulation efficiency, which helped improve the anti-cancer effects on KYSE-150 cells.
  • Findings revealed that MNLs significantly reduced cell viability, increased pro-apoptotic proteins, and are suggested as a more effective therapeutic option for treating ESCC compared to MA alone.
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Background: Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) and mRNA profiles in leukocytes have shown potential as biomarkers for acute ischemic stroke (AIS). This study aimed to identify altered lncRNA and target mRNA profiles in peripheral blood leukocytes as biomarkers and to assess the diagnostic value and association with AIS prognosis.

Methods And Results: Differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs) and differentially expressed target mRNAs (DEmRNAs) were screened by RNA sequencing in the discovery set, which consisted of 10 patients with AIS and 20 controls.

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Helicobacter pylori, a type of gram-negative bacterium, infects roughly half of the global population. It is strongly associated with gastrointestinal disorders like gastric cancer, peptic ulcers, and chronic gastritis. Moreover, numerous studies have linked this bacterium to various extra-gastric conditions, including hematologic, cardiovascular, and neurological issues.

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Background: Despite the existence of numerous studies investigating the diagnostic potential of blood microRNAs for colorectal cancer, the microRNAs under consideration vary widely, and comparative analysis of their diagnostic value is lacking. Consequently, this systematic review aims to identify the most effective microRNA blood tumor markers to enhance clinical decision-making in colorectal cancer screening.

Method: A comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane, was conducted to identify case‒control or cohort studies that examined the diagnostic value of peripheral blood microRNAs in colorectal cancer.

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Ferroptosis is a lipid peroxidation-driven and iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, which is involved in a variety of physical processes and multiple diseases. Numerous reports have demonstrated that ferroptosis is closely related to the pathophysiological processes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infection and is characterized by the accumulation of excess lipid peroxides on the cell membrane.

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