Iron as a Sulfidation-Resistant Current Collector for Negative Electrode in Sulfide-Based All-Solid-Batteries.

The demand for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) featuring credible LiPSCl argyrodite (LPSCl) electrolytes is increasing, driving interest in exploring suitable current collectors for ASSBs. Copper (Cu), used as a current collector in traditional lithium-ion batteries, exhibits significant instability in LPSCl-ASSBs. In this study, the effectiveness of iron (Fe) is systematically investigated as an alternative current collector in LPSCl-ASSBs and compare its performance to that of Cu.

Anti-inflammatory properties of polysaccharides from edible fungi on health-promotion: a review.

Edible fungus polysaccharides have garnered significant attention from scholars due to their safety and potential anti-inflammatory activity. However, comprehensive summaries of their anti-inflammatory properties are still rare. This paper provides a detailed overview of the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of these polysaccharides, as well as their impact on inflammation-related diseases.

Evaluating micronized adipose tissue niche and artificial dermis grafts following nonmelanoma skin cancer excision: a pilot study.

Background: Recently, micronized adipose tissue (MAT) grafts have shown promising results in wound healing, including diabetic ulcers.

Objective: To assess the possibility of using 3D printed MAT niche grafts in the management of skin and soft tissue defects resulting from non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) resections.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective feasibility study was conducted on patients with skin and soft tissue defects resulting from NMSC resections.

Characterizations of species causing basal stem rot disease in coconut tree.

Unlabelled: The basal stem rot disease incidence ranged from 0 to 5% in Karnataka India during the year 2019-20. Twenty pathogenic isolates of sp varied with cultural characteristics and virulence on coconut seedlings of the variety Tipatur Tall. The identity of each isolate was confirmed through morphological characters and through ITS sequencing.

Rapid leaf xylem acclimation diminishes the chances of embolism in grapevines.

Under most conditions tight stomatal regulation in grapevines (Vitis vinifera) avoids xylem embolism. The current study evaluated grapevine responses to challenging scenarios that might lead to leaf embolism and consequential leaf damage. We hypothesized that embolism would occur if the vines experienced low xylem water potential (Ψx) shortly after bud break or later in the season under a combination of extreme drought and heat.

Machine learning-based prognostic modeling of patients with acute heart failure receiving furosemide in intensive care units.

Purpose: This study developed machine learning models to predict in-hospital mortality, initiation of acute renal replacement therapy, and mechanical ventilation in patients with acute heart failure receiving furosemide in intensive care units.

Method: An extensive database comprising static and dynamic features obtained from a Japanese hospital chain was used to construct and train the machine learning models.

Results: The results revealed that the proposed machine learning models predict in-hospital mortality, initiation of acute renal replacement therapy, and mechanical ventilation with good accuracy.

Development of a new universal adhesive containing CPNE7-derived peptide and its potential role in reducing postoperative sensitivity.

Post-operative sensitivity (POS) is the most common clinical dental complaint after tooth preparation and resin-based composite restoration. In our previous study, copine 7 (CPNE7) and CPNE7-derived peptide (CPNE7-DP) induced in vitro odontoblast differentiation and in vivo dentin formation. Here, we incorporated CPNE7-DP into All-Bond Universal (ABU) adhesive, developing ABU/CPNE7-DP.

New native Bacillus thuringiensis strains induce high insecticidal action against Culex pipiens pallens larvae and adults.

Mosquitoes of many species are key disease vectors, killing millions of people each year. Bacillus thuringiensis-based insecticide formulations are largely recognized as among the most effective, ecologically safe, and long-lasting methods of managing insect pests. New B.

Bioengineering of a Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strain enhances nisin production and bioactivity.

Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis is a food bacterium that has been utilized for decades in food fermentation and the development of high-value industrial goods. Among these, nisin, which is produced by several strains of L.

The Effect of the Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide and Corticosterone on Tryptophan Metabolism, Using Human Neuroblastoma Cell Line (SH-SY5Y).

L-tryptophan (L-Trp) is an important amino acid in several physiological mechanisms, being metabolized into two important pathways: the kynurenine and the serotonin (5-HT) pathways. It is important in processes such as mood and stress response, the 5-HT pathway begins with the conversion of L-Trp to 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), that is metabolized into 5-HT, converted to melatonin or to 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). Disturbances in this pathway are reported to be connected with oxidative stress and glucocorticoid-induced stress, are important to explore.

A multicenter prospective study of next-generation sequencing-based newborn screening for monogenic genetic diseases in China.

Background: Newborn screening (NBS) is an important and successful public health program that helps improve the long-term clinical outcomes of newborns by providing early diagnosis and treatment of certain inborn diseases. The development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology provides new opportunities to expand current newborn screening methodologies.

Methods: We designed a a newborn genetic screening (NBGS) panel targeting 135 genes associated with 75 inborn disorders by multiplex PCR combined with NGS.

Preparation of carbon black/silicone rubber composites with large-area-homogeneous-low electrical-resistance used as electroplating matrix.

Conductive carbon black (CCB) is an important filler in stretchable conductive silicone rubber (CSR) composites. However, due to the active oxygen-containing groups on CCB, introducing it into silicone rubber (SR) may cause SR to not completely cure. Surface modification of CCB may ease the problem but at the cost of reducing the electrical conductivity of pristine CCB.

Incidence of stroke, systemic embolism and bleeding events in patients without anticoagulation based on real-world data in Japan: a retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: To examine the incidence of stroke or systemic embolic events (SSEs) and bleeding events in untreated patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) after widespread use of direct oral anticoagulant agents (DOACs).

Design: Multicentre, non-interventional, observational, retrospective cohort study using real-world data in Japan (2016-2018).

Setting: The Mie, Musashino University study of NVAF, which used the Mie-Life Innovation Promotion Center Database.

Nuclear Factor I-C Regulates Stemness Genes and Proliferation of Stem Cells in Various Mineralized Tissue through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions in Dental Epithelial Stem Cells.

Tooth development includes numerous cell divisions and cell-cell interactions generating the stem cell niche. After an indefinite number of divisions, pluripotent cells differentiate into various types of cells. Nuclear factor I (NFI) transcription factors are known as crucial regulators in various organ development and stem cell biology.

Inside-the-body light delivery system using endovascular therapy-based light illumination technology.

Background: Light-based therapies are promising for treating diseases including cancer, hereditary conditions, and protein-related disorders. However, systems, methods, and devices that deliver light deep inside the body are limited. This study aimed to develop an endovascular therapy-based light illumination technology (ET-BLIT), capable of providing deep light irradiation within the body.

Secretome analysis reveals reduced expression of COL4A2 in hypoxic cancer-associated fibroblasts with a tumor-promoting function in gastric cancer.

Background: Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are major components of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Hypoxic TME is known to promote tumor progression. However, how a hypoxic condition regulates CAFs remains elusive.

Computed tomography-based radiomics nomogram model for predicting adherent perinephric fat.

Aims: We investigated the predictive value of a computed tomography (CT)-based radiomics nomogram model for adherent perinephric fat (APF).

Materials And Methods: The data of 220 renal carcinoma patients were collected retrospectively. Patients were divided into training (n = 153) and validation cohorts (n = 67).

CPNE7 regenerates periodontal ligament via TAU-mediated alignment and cementum attachment protein-mediated attachment.

Aim: Once the periodontal ligament (PDL) is damaged, it is difficult to regenerate its characteristic structure. Copine7 (CPNE7) reportedly plays a functional role in supporting periodontal attachment and PDL alignment. Here we demonstrate the regulatory mechanism of CPNE7 coordination with cytoskeleton reorganization and cementum attachment protein (CAP)-mediated attachment in PDL regeneration.

A TMT-based shotgun proteomics uncovers overexpression of thrombospondin 1 as a contributor in pyrrolizidine alkaloid-induced hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome.

Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction disease (HSOS) is a rare but life-threatening vascular liver disease. However, its underlying mechanism and molecular changes in HSOS are largely unknown, thus greatly hindering the development of its effective treatment. Hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells (HSECs) are the primary and essential target for HSOS.

Tubular dentin formation by TGF-β/BMP signaling in dental epithelial cells.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify formation of tubular dentin induced by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and bone morphogenic protein (BMP) signaling pathway in dental epithelial cells.

Methods: We collected conditioned medium (CM) of rTGF-β1/rBMP-2-treated HAT-7 and treated to MDPC-23 cells. The expression levels of odontoblast differentiation markers, KLF4, DMP1, and DSP were evaluated by real-time PCR and Western blot analysis.

Metabolic Footprint Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectrometry to Discriminate Mandarin Fish () at Different Fermentation Stages.

Chinese fermented mandarin fish () have unique aroma characteristics that are appreciated by local consumers. In this study, electronic nose (E-nose) and gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry analyses were combined to establish a volatile fingerprint of fermented mandarin fish during fermentation. Clear separation of the data allowed mandarin fish samples at different fermentation stages to be distinguishing using E-nose analysis.

High Temperature Fatigue of Aged Heavy Section Austenitic Stainless Steels.

This work investigates two austenitic stainless steels, Sanicro 25 which is a candidate for high temperature heavy section components of future power plants and Esshete 1250 which is used as a reference material. The alloys were subjected to out-of-phase (OP) thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) testing under strain-control in the temperature range of 100 ∘C to 650 ∘C. Both unaged and aged (650 ∘C, 3000 h) TMF specimens were tested to simulate service degradation resulting from long-term usage.

Association of the Serum Levels of the Nucleocapsid Antigen of SARS-CoV-2 With the Diagnosis, Disease Severity, and Antibody Titers in Patients With COVID-19: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Several types of laboratory tests for COVID-19 have been established to date; however, the clinical significance of the serum SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) antigen levels remains to be fully elucidated. In the present study, we attempted to elucidate the usefulness and clinical significance of the serum N antigen levels. We measured the serum N antigen levels in 391 serum samples collected from symptomatic patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and 96 serum samples collected from patients with non-COVID-19, using a fully automated chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer.