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The development of cancer immunology heavily relies on the interaction between long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and molecular chaperones. By participating in gene regulation, lncRNAs interact with molecular chaperones, which play a critical role in protein folding and stress responses, to influence oncogenic pathways. This interaction has an impact on both the immune cells within the tumor microenvironment and the tumor cells themselves.

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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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Cancer is a critical health problem, and chemotherapy administration is mandatory for its eradication. However, chemotherapy like doxorubicin (Dox) has serious side-effects including cognitive impairment or chemo brain. Melatonin is a neuroprotective agent that has antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.

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  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) involves fat accumulation in the liver and can progress to severe stages like steatohepatitis and fibrosis, influenced by both environmental and genetic factors.
  • Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA molecules that regulate gene expression and have been linked to various liver diseases, including MAFLD, although their specific roles in this condition remain largely unclear.
  • This review highlights recent findings on lncRNAs in MAFLD's development and explores their potential as therapeutic targets for managing this prevalent liver disease.
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MRI imaging primarily focuses on the soft tissues of the human body, typically performed prior to a patient's transfer to the surgical suite for a medical procedure. However, utilizing MRI images for tumor diagnosis is a time-consuming process. To address these challenges, a new method for automatic brain tumor diagnosis was developed, employing a combination of image segmentation, feature extraction, and classification techniques to isolate the specific region of interest in an MRI image corresponding to a brain tumor.

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  • * It employs advanced techniques like Deep Belief Network (DBN) and Modified Sparrow Search Optimizer (MSSO) to improve runoff forecasting with the SWAT model by learning complex data patterns and optimizing model parameters.
  • * The results indicate a predicted decrease in runoff in future years, presenting challenges for water resource managers who need to consider these changes for sustainable management.
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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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Despite the ongoing progress in detecting and treating cancer, there is still a need for extensive research into the molecular mechanisms involved in the emergence, progression, and resistance to recurrence of female reproductive tissue-specific cancers such as ovarian, breast, cervical, and endometrial cancers. The nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1) is a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) that exhibits increased expression in female tumors. Moreover, elevated levels of NEAT1 have been associated with poorer survival outcomes in cancer patients.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder characterized by elevated androgen levels, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic morphology of the ovaries. Affecting 6-10% of women in childbearing age, PCOS is a leading cause of infertility worldwide. In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of the involvement of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Synthesis, characterization, and applications of starch-based nano drug delivery systems for breast cancer therapy: A review.

Int J Biol Macromol

November 2024

Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques, College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques, College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq; Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques, College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq. Electronic address:

The review examined the potential of starch-based drug delivery systems for managing breast cancer efficiently. It covered the background of breast cancer and the significance of drug delivery systems in treatment enhancement. Starch, known for its versatile physicochemical properties, was explored as a promising biopolymer for drug delivery.

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  • The study combines Support Vector Regression and Long Short-Term Memory (SVR/LSTM) models with an optimized Gorilla Troops algorithm to improve electric load forecasting accuracy.
  • It utilizes a dataset from 200 residential properties in Texas, which provides historical electricity consumption and relevant meteorological data for comprehensive assessment.
  • Results show that this modified SVR/LSTM model outperforms other existing forecasting methods, demonstrating higher accuracy and reliability in predicting electric load demand.
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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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  • The EGF receptor (EGFR) signaling pathway is vital for tumor growth and cancer progression, and miRNAs play a key regulatory role in this process.
  • MiRNAs can directly inhibit EGF ligands and target various components involved in EGF signaling, leading to disturbances that promote cancer cell survival and spread.
  • By understanding how miRNAs interact with EGF signaling, there's potential to develop targeted therapies that could enhance cancer treatment outcomes and tackle issues like therapeutic resistance.
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The co-doping of vanadium pentoxide (VO) with rare-earth (RE) elements, namely 1.5 % holmium (Ho) and 1.5 % ytterbium (Yb) has been conducted using an eco-friendly, straightforward hydrothermal approach to assess the combined effects on structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties.

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This research examines the impacts of climate change and socio-economic variables on the hydrological cycle, reservoir water management, and hydropower capacity at the Gezhouba Dam. The Gezhouba Dam serves as a crucial hydroelectric power station and dam, playing a vital role in regulating river flow and generating electricity. In this study, an innovative method is employed, combining the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), Support Vector Regression (SVR), and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models.

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Humans have selectively bred domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) to create breeds with a diversity of shapes, colors and other attributes. Since Darwin, the domestic pigeon has always been a popular model species for scientific research because of its richness of form, colouration and behaviour. It is believed that the world's squab pigeon industry uses breeds and hybrids from the Mediterranean region.

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This study investigates the impact of water resource restrictions on thermoelectric and hydroelectric stations, analyzing its influence on demand and electricity prices. It uses General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Soil and Water Assessment Tools (SWAT) to forecast future temperature trends and estimate river flow patterns. The research provides insights into climate change's potential effects on water resources and electricity potential.

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Purpose: : Polyvinyl alcohol-capped silver nanostructures (cAgNSs) were investigated in order to enhance the cytotoxicity, pro-apoptotic, and oxidant patterns of in human laryngeal carcinoma Hep-2 cells by employing a 50 mT electromagnetic field (LEMF) for 30 min.

Methods: Wet chemical reduction was used to synthesize the cAgNSs, and after they had been capped with polyvinyl alcohol, they were specifically examined for particle size analysis and structural morphology. To visualize how the silver may attach to the protein targets, a molecular docking study was conducted.

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  • Chemotherapy has significantly increased the survival rates of cancer patients, but it may also cause harmful effects on the heart, leading to potential heart failure.
  • The main cause of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity (CIC) is believed to be the production of free radicals, which creates oxidative stress.
  • The review highlights the Sirtuin-1 (Sirt1)/Nuclear factor E2-associated factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway as a promising method to combat CIC by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death.
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Using hardystonite as a biomaterial in biomedical and bone tissue engineering applications.

Tissue Cell

December 2024

Department of mechanical engineering, Khomeinishahr branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran. Electronic address:

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  • Recent years have seen a rise in the use of bioceramics as substitutes for artificial bone grafts, particularly calcium-silicate-based bioceramics known for their osteoconductive properties.
  • Research has explored enhancing these bioceramics by incorporating elements like Zn, Mg, and Zr to improve their physical, mechanical, and biological properties.
  • Hardystonite (CaZnSiO) bioceramics show great promise due to their biocompatibility and effectiveness in bone tissue engineering, with ongoing studies aimed at summarizing and discussing their performance in various applications.
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This paper presents an innovative framework for the automated diagnosis of gastric cancer using artificial intelligence. The proposed approach utilizes a customized deep learning model called MobileNetV2, which is optimized using a Dynamic variant of the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (DPOA). By combining these advanced techniques, it is feasible to achieve highly accurate results when applied to a dataset of endoscopic gastric images.

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Dual role of microRNA-31 in human cancers; focusing on cancer pathogenesis and signaling pathways.

Exp Cell Res

October 2024

Medical Laboratory Technique College, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; Medical Laboratory Technique College, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq; Medical Laboratory Technique College, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq. Electronic address:

Widespread changes in the expression of microRNAs in cancer result in abnormal gene expression for the miRNAs that control those genes, which in turn causes changes to entire molecular networks and pathways. The frequently altered miR-31, which is found in a wide range of cancers, is one cancer-related miRNA that is particularly intriguing. MiR-31 has a very complicated set of biological functions, and depending on the type of tumor, it may act both as a tumor suppressor and an oncogene.

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This study investigates the intricate mechanisms underlying the correlation between elevated consumption of harmful fats and the onset of kidney malignancies. The rise in global obesity rates has been accompanied by an increased prevalence of renal cancers, prompting an exploration into the molecular pathways and biological processes linking these phenomena. Through an extensive review of current literature and clinical studies, we identify potential key factors contributing to the carcinogenic influence of harmful fats on renal tissues.

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