Oral microbiota as a biomarker for predicting the risk of malignancy in indeterminate pulmonary nodules: a prospective multicenter study.

Background: Determining the benign or malignant status of indeterminate pulmonary nodules (IPN) with intermediate malignancy risk is a significant clinical challenge. Oral microbiota-lung cancer interactions have qualified oral microbiota as a promising non-invasive predictive biomarker in IPN.

Materials And Methods: Prospectively collected saliva, throat swabs, and tongue coating samples from 1040 IPN patients and 70 healthy controls across three hospitals.

Malignant behaviors and immune response in melanoma: Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 as a therapeutic target based on an exploration.

Background: Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 (), a member of the IL-12 family, is known to be involved in malignant progression in a variety of cancers, but its role in melanoma is unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of EBI3 on the malignant phenotype melanoma to reveal its potential as a therapeutic target.

Methods: In this study, we used bioinformatics to analyze the expression of in pan-cancer and verified its expression level in melanoma cells by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR).

Development and validation of interpretable machine learning models for postoperative pneumonia prediction.

Background: Postoperative pneumonia, a prevalent form of hospital-acquired pneumonia, poses significant risks to patients' prognosis and even their lives. This study aimed to develop and validate a predictive model for postoperative pneumonia in surgical patients using nine machine learning methods.

Objective: Our study aims to develop and validate a predictive model for POP in surgical patients using nine machine learning algorithms.

Immune imbalance in Lupus Nephritis: The intersection of T-Cell and ferroptosis.

Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death characterized by unlimited accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxides. It is often accompanied by disease, and the relationship between ferroptosis of immune cells and immune regulation has been attracting increasing attention. Initially, it was found in cancer research that the inhibition of regulatory T cell (Treg) ferroptosis and the promotion of CD8+ T cell ferroptosis jointly promoted the formation of an immune-tolerant environment in tumors.

Development and Validation of the Self-Management Questionnaire for Patients with Lower Extremity Arterial Disease Who Underwent Endovascular Revascularization.

Introduction: To develop and psychometrically validate the Self-management Questionnaire for Patients with Lower Extremity Arterial Disease Patients Who Underwent Endovascular Revascularization (LESQ).

Methods: We developed the LESQ and validated it in a Chinese population. A three-round cross-sectional descriptive survey in six hospitals in China, involving samples of 271, 269, and 623 participants, respectively.

Multisubstrate-based system: a kinetic mechanism study of catechol-O-methyltransferase.

Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT, EC 2.1.1.

[AKBA combined with doxorubicin inhibits proliferation and metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells and xenograft growth in nude mice].

Objectives: To investigate the synergistic inhibitory effects of AKBA and doxorubicin on malignant phenotype of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) MDA-MB-231 cells.

Methods: CCK-8 assay was used to determine the 48-h IC of AKBA and doxorubicin in MDA-MB-231 cells, and SynergyFinder was employed to calculate the synergistic index and the optimal concentrations of the two agents. MDA-MB-231 cells treated with AKBA (22.

Glycyrrhizic acid-based multifunctional nanoplatform for tumor microenvironment regulation.

Natural compounds demonstrate unique therapeutic advantages for cancer treatment, primarily through direct tumor suppression or interference with the tumor microenvironment (TME). Glycyrrhizic acid (GL), a bioactive ingredient derived from the medicinal herb Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., and its sapogenin glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), have been recognized for their ability to inhibit angiogenesis and remodel the TME.

Effect of electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture on postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery for left-sided colorectal cancer: study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, sham-controlled trial.

Introduction: Postoperative ileus (POI) is an inevitable complication after abdominal surgery, often hindering recovery and prolonging hospital stay. Despite the increasing use of electroacupuncture (EA) as an alternative treatment for gastrointestinal dysfunction, its effectiveness for POI is still controversial. This study aims to verify the efficacy and safety of EA in alleviating POI.

Study on the mechanism on Yi-guan-jian decoction alleviating cognitive dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Yi-guan-jian decoction (YGJ) is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription commonly used for treating syndromes associated with Yin deficiency in the liver and kidney, as well as Qi-obstructed in liver.

Aim Of The Study: YGJ has shown potential alleviating cognitive dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the precise mechanisms are not yet fully understood.

Spatial Distribution and Comparative Analysis of Differential Metabolites in Curcuma longa L. Roots and Rhizomes Using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS Combined With DESI-MSI.

Introduction: The roots and rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. serve as distinct traditional Chinese medicines with varying therapeutic effects, likely attributed to differences in the accumulation and distribution of metabolites in these parts.

Objective: The study aims to investigate the differences and spatial distribution patterns of metabolites in C.

Cytoreductive Surgery Combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aim: This research aimed to evaluate the long-term survival rates and relapse-free status of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with peritoneal metastases who underwent cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). The data are expected to provide valuable insights for determining therapeutic options for these patients.

Methods: PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, Ovid, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.

The Impact of Immune Cells, Metabolites, Inflammatory Factors, and Circulating Proteins on Atopic Dermatitis: Insights from a Mendelian Randomization Study.

Background: The onset of atopic dermatitis (AD) is complex, and its specific pathological mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated.

Methods: Using circulating multi-omics as the exposure factors and AD as the outcome, we conducted univariable MR analysis. The circulating multi-omics data included immunomics (731 immune cell types), proteomics (4907 plasma proteins), metabolomics (1400 metabolites and 486 additional metabolites), and 91 inflammatory factors.

The pro-fibrotic role of autophagy in renal intrinsic cells: mechanisms and therapeutic potential in chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a significant global public health burden, affecting over 10% of the world's population. Its high morbidity, multifactorial complications, and substantial mortality impose significant burdens on healthcare systems and patients, necessitating considerable investment in healthcare resources. Renal fibrosis (RF) is a key pathological feature and driver of CKD progression.

Acupuncture and moxibustion as adjunctive therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in gastric cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of different acupuncture and moxibustion techniques as adjunctive therapy in addressing Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (PGD) associated with gastric cancer (GC).

Methods: Eight medical databases were comprehensively searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as of October 2024. A network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed using frequency models, combining all available direct and indirect evidence from RCTs.

Identification of chemical inhibitors targeting long noncoding RNA through gene signature-based high throughput screening.

Scalable methods for functionally high-throughput screening of RNA-targeting small molecules are currently limited. Here, an RNA knockdown gene signature and high-throughput sequencing-based high-throughput screening (HTS) were integrated to identify RNA-targeting compounds. We first generated a gene signature characterizing the knockdown of the long non-coding RNA LINC00973.

Oxidative stress and energy metabolism abnormalities in polycystic ovary syndrome: from mechanisms to therapeutic strategies.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as a common endocrine and metabolic disorder, is often regarded as a primary cause of anovulatory infertility in women. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complex and influenced by multiple factors. Emerging evidence highlights that energy metabolism dysfunction and oxidative stress in granulosa cells (GCs) are pivotal contributors to aberrant follicular development and impaired fertility in PCOS patients.

Single-Cell RNA-Seq Reveals Injuries in Aortic Dissection and Identifies PDGF Signalling Pathway as a Potential Therapeutic Target.

Aortic dissection (AD) represents a critical condition characterised by a tear in the inner lining of the aorta, leading to the leakage of blood into the layers of the aortic wall, posing a significant risk to life. However, the pathogenesis is unclear. In this study, scRNA-seq was applied to cells derived from aortas of both AD and non-AD donors (control) to unveil the cellular landscape.

Effects of PM components on hypertension and diabetes: Assessing the mitigating influence of green spaces.

Background: Particulate matter with diameters ≤2.5 μm (PM) is a significant air pollutant associated with hypertension and diabetes. However, the specific contributions of its components and their joint exposure with green spaces remain poorly understood, especially in developing regions.

Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for immunological non-responder in HIV/AIDS combined with amphetamine abuse: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) abuse is strongly associated with an elevated risk of HIV infection and transmission. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) serves as the primary approach for managing HIV infection and AIDS progression. However, ATS abuse diminishes the efficacy of ART in HIV/AIDS patients, amplifying the vulnerability to immunological non-response (INR) and ultimately increasing the incidence rate and mortality of opportunistic infections.

Acupuncture for angina post percutaneous coronary intervention: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is a pathological process characterised by a blockage or non-obstructive accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques in the epicardial arteries. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is widely used in clinical practice to treat IHD. However, angina post PCI (APPCI) impairs quality of life and portends a worse prognosis.

Dysfunction and regulatory interplay of T and B cells in chronic hepatitis B: immunotherapy and emerging antiviral strategies.

In the context of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the continuous replication of HBV within host hepatocytes is a characteristic feature. Rather than directly causing hepatocyte destruction, this replication leads to immune dysfunction and establishes a state of T-B immune tolerance. Successful clearance of the HBV virus is dependent on the close collaboration between humoral and cellular immunity.

Medicinal Plants Facilitate the Recovery of Diabetic Foot Ulcer by Regulating Macrophages: Latest Evidence and Insights.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes that mostly affects the lower extremities, with a high incidence and recurrence rate in approximately 15% of patients with diabetes. The complexity of diabetic wounds poses a substantial challenge for clinical recovery, underscoring the need to investigate novel therapeutic approaches. Medicinal plants have been used to treat ulcers for centuries.

Development and psychometric testing of the psychological capital questionnaire for nurses.

Background: Psychological capital (PsyCap) is a positive internal resource for individuals, playing a crucial role in mental health. Evaluating nurses' psychological capital is important for understanding their mental well-being, as they face unique occupational stressors. However, existing PsyCap questionnaires are developed for various other professions such as enterprise employees, teachers, patients, teenagers, and civil servants, making them less suitable for the nursing profession.