The regulation of the cell cycle and epithelial-mesenchymal transition through FUCA2/GGH signaling promotes the progression of lung adenocarcinoma.

The development of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is intricately linked with cell cycle regulation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Our study, leveraging bioinformatics and database analysis, identified FUCA2 as a key gene influencing the prognosis and progression of LUAD. We observed that FUCA2 is highly expressed in LUAD and correlates with poor outcomes.

Enabling Electric Field Model of Microscopically Realistic Brain.

Background: Modeling brain stimulation at the microscopic scale may reveal new paradigms for various stimulation modalities.

Objective: We present the largest map to date of extracellular electric field distributions within a layer L2/L3 mouse primary visual cortex brain sample. This was enabled by the automated analysis of serial section electron microscopy images with improved handling of image defects, covering a volume of 250 × 140 × 90 μm³.

Effectiveness of the primary Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine against the risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease: a meta-analysis of individual participant data.

Background: Tuberculosis vaccine trials using disease as the primary endpoint are large, time consuming, and expensive. An earlier immunological measure of the protection against disease would accelerate tuberculosis vaccine development. We aimed to assess whether the effectiveness of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine for prevention of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection was consistent with that for prevention of tuberculosis disease.

Comparison of extraction and refinement techniques for volatile compound analysis in camellia oil.

The processing techniques of camellia oil, containing freshly squeezed (FSCO), refined (DFCO), cold-pressed (OFCO), and hot-pressed (RFCO), significantly influence flavor compounds and organoleptic properties. In this study, the preference for FSCO and RFCO was revealed by sensory evaluation due to the "fruity" and "roasted" flavors, respectively. Flavor differences among oils were accurately distinguished by the E-nose.

Enabling structural biological electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy in membrane proteins through spin labelling.

Pulsed dipolar electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (PDS), combined with site-directed spin-labelling, represents a powerful tool for the investigation of biomacromolecules, emerging as a keystone approach in structural biology. Increasingly, PDS is applied to study highly complex integral membrane protein systems, such as mechanosensitive ion channels, transporters, G-protein coupled receptors, ion pumps, and outer membrane proteins elucidating their dynamics and revealing conformational ensembles. Indeed, PDS offers a platform to study intermediate or lowly-populated states that are otherwise invisible to other modern methods, such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, and hydrogen-deuterium exchange-mass spectrometry.

Regulating tumor cells to awaken T cell antitumor function and enhance melanoma immunotherapy.

Tumor cells transmit various immunosuppressive signals and induce a dysfunctional state in T cells, which essentially leads to immune escape and tumor progression. However, developing effective strategies to counteract the domestication of T cells by tumor cells remains a challenge. Here, we prepared pH-responsive lipid nanoparticles (NL/PLDs) co-loaded with PCSK9 shRNA, lonidamine (LND), and low-dose doxorubicin (DOX).

A novel particle size distribution correction method based on image processing and deep learning for coal quality analysis using NIRS-XRF.

The combined application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) has achieved remarkable results in coal quality analysis by leveraging NIRS's sensitivity to organic compounds and XRF's reliability for inorganic composition. However, variations in particle size distribution negatively affect the diffuse reflectance of NIRS and the fluorescence signal intensities of XRF, leading to decreased accuracy and repeatability in predictions. To address this issue, this study innovatively proposes a particle size correction method that integrates image processing and deep learning.

Systematic treatment and management of postpartum hypertension using remote patient monitoring.

Objective: To describe postpartum visit attendance and postpartum blood pressure control among patients enrolled in a remote patient monitoring program and compare these outcomes by race.

Study Design: A prospective cohort study of postpartum patients with a diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at the University of Chicago between October 2021 and April 2022. All patients received remote patient monitoring as routine care but consented separately for the use of their data.

M&M: an RNA-seq based pan-cancer classifier for paediatric tumours.

Background: With many rare tumour types, acquiring the correct diagnosis is a challenging but crucial process in paediatric oncology. Historically, this is done based on histology and morphology of the disease. However, advances in genome wide profiling techniques such as RNA sequencing now allow the development of molecular classification tools.

Ion flux regulating with Au-modified separator to realize a homogenize Zn metal deposition.

Aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted widespread attention owing to the feature of low cost, inherent safety and eco-friendliness. However, the poor reversibility of Zn anode severely hinders the practical applicability of AZIBs. Separator modification is an effective way to functionalize the electrode/electrolyte interface and improve the cycling performance.

Nonequilibrium-corrosive engineering synthesis of Pt anchored on FeO with oxygen vacancy for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.

The development of suitable support to maximize the atomic utilization efficiency of platinum is of great significance for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we report a simple and fast nonequilibrium-corrosive approach to prepare oxygen defect-enriched FeO decorated with trace Pt onto nickel-iron foam (Pt/FeO-O/NIF). The Pt/FeO-O/NIF electrode is superhydrophilic with intimate contact with the electrolyte.

F-doping induced low-barrier interface in RuNi-F-NiMoO heterostructure for efficient urea-assisted hydrogen evolution via seawater splitting.

Amidst the escalating global energy crisis, the quest for efficient electrocatalysts for water splitting has become increasingly imperative. Herein, we develop a bifunctional electrocatalyst comprising RuNi alloy nanoparticles anchored on fluorine-doped NiMoO nanorods (RuNi-F-NiMoO), engineered for efficient hydrogen production from seawater and urea oxidation reactions. The strategic F doping effectively reduces the difference in work functions and modulates the electronic interactions between the RuNi alloy and the NiMoO substrate, enhancing electron transfer kinetics and significantly improving electrocatalytic activity and stability.

A bifunctional naphthalimide-based fluorescent probe for imaging lysosomal peroxynitrite and viscosity in living cells and zebrafish.

Peroxynitrite (ONOO) and viscosity are critical indicators of lysosome functionality, intimately linked to numerous diseases' pathophysiological processes. Hence, creating reliable analytical techniques to observe fluctuations in lysosomal ONOO and viscosity is highly important. This study presents the development of a novel naphthalimide-based fluorescent probe, Nap-Cy, specifically designed to target lysosomes and simultaneously detect both ONOO and viscosity.

Inhibition of proliferation, migration and invasion of RM-1 cells by roemerine: Insights from in vitro and in vivo studies.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related among men globally, with a rising incidence rate, particularly in developing countries. This highlights the urgent need to identify novel therapeutic agents. Roemerine, a naturally abundant alkaloid, has demonstrated antibacterial and antitumor properties, suggesting its potential utility in prostate cancer treatment.

Hydroxyl groups introducing NMR strategy for structural elucidation of a heptasaccharide isolated from Trillium tschonoskii.

A heptasaccharide was isolated from an active fraction of Trillium tschonoskii using HILIC and high-temperature PGC chromatography methods. UHPLC-Q/TOF-MS analysis gave this oligosaccharide a degree of polymerization (DP) of 7 and MS/MS showed that it has a six-carbon aldehyde glucan structure with the possible chain 1 → 4 connected. The structure was determined by series 1D and 2D NMR in two solvents DO and DMSO‑d.

Biomechanical modeling combined with pressure-volume loop analysis to aid surgical planning in patients with complex congenital heart disease.

Patients with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) can be treated with a double switch operation (DSO) to restore the normal anatomical connection of the left ventricle (LV) to the systemic circulation and the right ventricle (RV) to the pulmonary circulation. The subpulmonary LV progressively deconditions over time due to its connection to the low pressure pulmonary circulation and needs to be retrained using a surgical pulmonary artery band (PAB) for 6-12 months prior to the DSO. The subsequent clinical follow-up, consisting of invasive cardiac pressure and non-invasive imaging data, evaluates LV preparedness for the DSO.

Treatment Patterns and Attrition in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Real-Life Experience from the Turkish Oncology Group Kidney Cancer Consortium (TKCC) Database.

Introduction: Despite the rapid evolution in management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) over the past decade, challenges remain in accessing new therapies in some parts of the world. Despite therapeutic advancements, attrition rates remain persistently high. This study aims to assess the treatment patterns and attrition rates of patients with mRCC in oncology clinics across Turkey.

Patterns of Failure After Definitive Trimodality Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Background: Real-world outcomes, especially patterns of failure, are limited for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) treated with trimodality therapy (TMT). We aim to evaluate patterns of failure after TMT for MIBC in a typical heterogeneous population.

Methods: In the national Veterans Affairs database, patients with urothelial histology, MIBC (T2-4a/N0-3/M0) who underwent definitive intent TMT between 2000-2018.

Altered coupling relationships across resting-state functional connectivity measures in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) measures have enjoyed significant success in discovering the neuropathological characteristics of schizophrenia (SZ), bipolar disorder (BD), and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it is unknown whether and how the spatial and temporal coupling relationships across rsFC measures would be altered in these psychiatric disorders. Here, resting-state fMRI data were obtained from a transdiagnostic sample of healthy controls (HC) and individuals with SZ, BD, and ADHD.

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists Reduce Cardiovascular Events in Cancer Patients on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP1a), initially developed for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), have shown promising results in reducing cardiovascular events. We aimed to investigate the effect of GLP1a on cardiovascular events in patients receiving ICIs.

Variation in brain aging: A review and perspective on the utility of individualized approaches to the study of functional networks in aging.

Healthy aging is associated with cognitive decline across multiple domains, including executive function, memory, and attention. These cognitive changes can often influence an individual's ability to function and quality of life. However, the degree to which individuals experience cognitive decline, as well as the trajectory of these changes, exhibits wide variability across people.

Suspended sediment (SPS) triggers nitrogen retention by altering microbial network stability and electron transport behavior during the aerobic-anoxic transition.

NO-N transformation, the vital biological process, determines nitrogen removal and retention in aquatic environment. Suspended sediment (SPS) ubiquitous in freshwater ecosystems can accelerate the transitions from aerobic to anoxic states, inevitably impacting NO-N transformation. To elaborate on the microbial mechanism by which SPS content affected NO-N transformation, we explored nitrogen removal and retention, microbial communities, co-occurrence networks, and electron transfer behavior under different SPS content during the aerobic-anoxic transition.

The influence of enterprise ESG performance on overseas business income - Evidence from China.

As an emerging information disclosure system, enterprise ESG performance holds substantial importance for the international expansion of Chinese enterprises. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of literature examining the relationship between the ESG performance of Chinese enterprises and their overseas business income. This research utilizes data from Chinese A-share listed companies spanning from 2009 to 2022 to explore the causal link between ESG performance and overseas business income.