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Breast cancer is a multifaceted and prevalent malignancy, impacting a considerable proportion of women globally. Numerous signaling pathways intricately regulate cellular functions such as growth, proliferation, and survival. Among the various regulators, lncRNAs have emerged as significant players despite their inability to encode proteins.

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Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a serious disorder characterized by the adrenal glucocorticoid deficiency. Regardless of the etiology, AI patients need long-term replacement therapy for glucocorticoids and, in some cases, for mineralocorticoids. The replacement therapy cannot completely mirror the physiological secretion patterns, and therefore, glucocorticoid excess is a common sequela in AI patients.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common and important polygenic endocrine disorders among women of reproductive-aged. Current treatments are mostly used only to control the signs and symptoms of the disease, while not being able to completely prevent complications. Curcumin is one of the active compounds in turmeric, which is commonly used for a wide range of metabolic and inflammatory diseases.

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siRNA-based knockdown of lncRNAs: A new modality to target tumor progression.

Pathol Res Pract

November 2024

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul 41001, Iraq. Electronic address:

This study examines the potential of small interfering RNA (siRNA) as a therapeutic agent for cancer targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). The article begins with an analysis of the structure and biogenesis of lncRNA. It explains the diverse functions of lncRNAs in cancer, establishing a foundation for assessing approaches to inhibit these molecules.

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  • Breast cancer has become the most common cancer worldwide, with metastatic cancer being the leading cause of death related to this disease, prompting the development of early detection methods using non-invasive biomarkers.
  • Exosomes, which are tiny vesicles released by cancer cells, play a crucial role in transmitting signals and contain noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) like miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs that influence various aspects of breast cancer progression, including growth, metastasis, and immune responses.
  • The study examines the regulatory mechanisms of exosomes in breast cancer and aims to enhance understanding of the functions of exosomal ncRNAs to identify potential biomarkers and improve treatment strategies.
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic disease caused by a dysregulated immune response to host intestinal microflora. A hyperactive inflammatory and immunological response in the gut has been shown to be one of the disease's long-term causes despite the complexity of the clinical pathology of IBD. The innate immune system activator known as human gut inflammasome is thought to be a significant underlying cause of pathology and is closely linked to the development of IBD.

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  • * Abnormal activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway is associated with cancer progression, as it supports critical cellular functions and is influenced by factors like cytokines.
  • * Recent research highlights how exosomal miRNAs can modulate the PI3K/AKT pathway, impacting cancer cell behavior, progression, and drug resistance, showcasing their potential medical applications.
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Since suppressor/enhancer of Lin-12-like (SEL1L) was cloned in 1997, various pieces of evidence from lower species suggest it plays a significant role in protein degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system. The relevance of SEL1L in many aspects of malignant transformation and tumorigenic events has been the subject of research, which has shown compelling in vitro and in vivo findings relating its altered expression to changes in tumor aggressiveness. The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) in tumor cells is crucial for preserving cellular proteostasis by inducing the unfolded protein response (UPR), a stress response.

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Exosomes are widely recognized for their roles in numerous biological processes and as intercellular communication mediators. Human cancerous and normal cells can both produce massive amounts of exosomes. They are extensively dispersed in tumor-modeling animals' pleural effusions, ascites, and plasma from people with cancer.

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Background/objectives: We aim to systematically review and evaluate the current landscape of postgraduate pharmacy education to a) identify current evidence, best practices, challenges, recommendations, and solutions; and b) develop a framework to optimize postgraduate pharmacy programs.

Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were utilized.

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The intricate interplay between Homeobox genes, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and the development of malignancies represents a rapidly expanding area of research. Specific discernible lncRNAs have been discovered to adeptly regulate HOX gene expression in the context of cancer, providing fresh insights into the molecular mechanisms that govern cancer development and progression. An in-depth comprehension of these intricate associations may pave the way for innovative therapeutic strategies in cancer treatment.

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Inflammation and autoimmune diseases (AD) are common outcomes of an overactive immune system. Inflammation occurs due to the immune system reacting to damaging stimuli. Exosomes are being recognized as an advanced therapeutic approach for addressing an overactive immune system, positioning them as a promising option for treating AD.

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One kind of autonomous vehicle that can take instructions from the driver by reading their electroencephalogram (EEG) signals using a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is called a Brain-Controlled Vehicle (BCV). The operation of such a vehicle is greatly affected by how well the BCI works. At present, there are limitations on the accuracy of BCI recognition, the number of distinguishable command categories, and the execution duration of command recognition.

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Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are increasingly being used as a composite material in concrete slabs due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion. However, FRP-reinforced concrete slabs, similar to traditional systems, are susceptible to punching shear failure, a critical design concern. Existing empirical models and design provisions for predicting the punching shear strength of FRP-reinforced concrete slabs often exhibit significant bias and dispersion.

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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are single-stranded RNAs that have received much attention in recent years. CircRNAs lack a 5' head and a 3' poly-A tail. The structure of this type of RNAs make them resistant to digestion by exonucleases.

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Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are essential receptors involved in inflammation and innate immunity. Various types of cancer cells, as well as innate immune cells, express TLRs. There is mounting proof that TLRs are critical to the development and spread of cancer as well as metabolism.

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Introduction: Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) are the main radiotherapy techniques for treating and managing rectal cancer. Collimator rotation is one of the crucial parameters in radiotherapy planning, and its alteration can cause dosimetric variations. This study assessed the effect of collimator rotation on the dosimetric results of various IMRT and VMAT plans for rectal cancer.

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) involves various genetic alterations, with liver metastasis posing a significant clinical challenge. Furthermore, CRC cells mostly show an increase in resistance to traditional treatments like chemotherapy. It is essential to investigate more advanced and effective therapies to prevent medication resistance and metastases and extend patient life.

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  • Tumor recurrence and resistance to treatments contribute to poor outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients, largely due to the presence of cancer stem cells (CSCs) that can self-renew and drive tumor growth.
  • Recent advancements have identified specific surface markers for hepatic CSCs, including EpCAM, CD133, and CD44, which help in isolating these cells for study.
  • Targeting CSCs with small interfering RNA (siRNA) presents a potential strategy to disrupt their functions and improve treatment effectiveness against HCC, aiming to prevent cancer recurrence and enhance patient outcomes.
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In the face of an aging population, smart healthcare services are now within reach, thanks to the proliferation of high-speed internet and other forms of digital technology. Data problems in smart healthcare, unfortunately, put artificial intelligence in this area to serious limitations. There are several issues, including a lack of standard samples, noisy data interference, and actual data that is missing.

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Background: In the realm of brain-computer interfaces (BCI), identifying emotions from electroencephalogram (EEG) data is a difficult endeavor because of the volume of data, the intricacy of the signals, and the several channels that make up the signals.

New Methods: Using dual-stream structure scaling and multiple attention mechanisms (LDMGEEG), a lightweight network is provided to maximize the accuracy and performance of EEG-based emotion identification. Reducing the number of computational parameters while maintaining the current level of classification accuracy is the aim.

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Emerging roles of long noncoding RNA H19 in human lung cancer.

Cell Biochem Funct

June 2024

Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Lung cancer holds the position of being the primary cause of cancer-related fatalities on a global scale. Furthermore, it exhibits the highest mortality rate among all types of cancer. The survival rate within a span of 5 years is less than 20%, primarily due to the fact that the disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting in less effective treatment options compared to earlier stages.

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Genital tract infections can cause a variety of harmful health outcomes, including endometritis, bacterial vaginosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease, in addition to infertility. Anaerobic bacteria, such as Gardnerella vaginalis, Megasphaera spp., and Atopobium vaginae, are more commonly identified in cases of bacterial vaginosis than lactobacilli.

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Bio-inspired deep learning-personalized ensemble Alzheimer's diagnosis model for mental well-being.

SLAS Technol

August 2024

Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. Electronic address:

Most classification models for Alzheimer's Diagnosis (AD) do not have specific strategies for individual input samples, leading to the problem of easily overlooking personalized differences between samples. This research introduces a customized dynamically ensemble convolution neural network (PDECNN), which is able to build a specific integration strategy based on the distinctiveness of the sample. In this paper, we propose a personalized dynamic ensemble alzheimer's Diagnosis classification model.

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