Renal Tubular Epithelial Cell-Derived hsa_circ_0008925 From Urine Is Related to Chronic Renal Fibrosis.

Renal fibrosis (RF) is a crucial pathological factor in the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage renal failure, and accurate and noninvasive assays to monitor the progression of renal fibrosis are needed. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are noncoding RNAs that can be used as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for human diseases. In this study, we analysed the expression of hsa_circ_0008925 in human urinary renal tubular cells and investigated its role in renal fibrosis.

Acaricidal mechanism and active compounds of methanol extract against .

is a species closely linked to human health. This study investigated the acaricidal efficacy of methanol extracts from 18 traditional Chinese medicinal plants against . The extract from DC.

Identifying Pyroptosis-Hub Genes and Inflammation Cell Type-Related Genes in Ischemic Stroke.

Stroke is the second-leading global cause of death. The damage attributed to the immune storm triggered by ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) post-stroke is substantial. However, data on the transcriptomic dynamics of pyroptosis in IRI are limited.

Engineering Acid-Promoted Two-Photon Ratiometric Nanoprobes for Evaluating HClO in Lysosomes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

HClO is considered a potential contributing factor and biomarker of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Accurate monitoring of lysosomal HClO is important for further developing specific diagnostic and therapeutic schedules for IBD. However, only rare types of fluorescent probes have been reported for detecting HClO in IBD so far.

Impact of cancer-related fatigue on quality of life in patients with cancer: multiple mediating roles of psychological coherence and stigma.

Objective: The goal of this current research was to explore the impact of cancer-related fatigue on the quality of life among patients with cancer, as well as the multiple mediating roles of psychological coherence and stigma.

Methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional design. A questionnaire was administered between November 2022 and May 2023 to 364 patients with cancer in two tertiary hospitals in Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, China.

Integrative machine learning frameworks to uncover specific protein signature in neuroendocrine cervical carcinoma.

Objective: Neuroendocrine cervical carcinoma (NECC) is a rare but highly aggressive tumor. The clinical management of NECC follows neuroendocrine neoplasms and cervical cancer in general. However, the diagnosis and prognosis of NECC remain dismal.

Technological innovation of HoLEP: a multicenter, randomized, controlled study for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Transurethral Holmium Laser of the Prostate (HoLEP) with Double-n Technology in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), with a focus on preserving sexual function postoperatively.

Methods: Conducted as a multicenter, prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial, this study enrolled sexually active male patients with BPH. Participants were randomized into three groups: standard HoLEP (Group A), single-n technology (Group B), and innovative double-n technology (Group C), which emphasizes the preservation of the urethral mucosa and nearby structures.

Using XBGoost, an interpretable machine learning model, for diagnosing prostate cancer in patients with PSA < 20 ng/ml based on the PSAMR indicator.

To create a diagnostic tool before biopsy for patients with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels < 20 ng/ml to minimize prostate biopsy-related discomfort and risks. Data from 655 patients who underwent transperineal prostate biopsy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College from July 2021 to January 2023 were collected and analyzed. After applying the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling TEchnique class balancing on the training set, multiple machine learning models were constructed by using the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) feature selection to identify the significant variables.

Chemical profile changes in Peanut seeds infected with aspergillus flavus via widely targeted metabolomics.

Peanut seeds are enriched with protein and fatty acids, making them susceptible to infection by Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus). The infected seeds are harmful to human health due to the aflatoxin contamination.

Novel insights into carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio and constipation: NHANES findings suggest a turning point.

Background: Constipation, a widespread global issue, prompted an investigation into the intricate relationship between dietary factors and this condition. This study delves into the association between carbohydrate-to-fiber (CF) ratio and constipation, employing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Methods: Utilizing NHANES data (2005-2010) from 7752 adults, constipation was defined based on stool type (Bristol Stool Form Scale types 1 or 2).

Metal-Catalyzed Abiotic Cleavage of C═C Bonds for Effective Fluorescence Imaging of Cu(II) and Fe(III) in Living Systems.

Imaging abnormal copper/iron with effective fluorescent tools is essential to comprehensively put insight into many pathological events. However, conventional coordination-based detection is mired in the fluorescence quenching induced by paramagnetic Cu(II)/Fe(III). Moreover, the strong chelating property of the probe will consume dissociative metal ions and inevitably interfere with the physiological microenvironment.

PRMT5-Mediated ALKBH5 Methylation Promotes Colorectal Cancer Immune Evasion via Increasing CD276 Expression.

Numerous diseases have been connected to protein arginine methylations mediated by protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5). Clinical investigations of the PRMT5-specific inhibitor GSK3326595 are currently being conducted, and the results are promising for preventing cancers. However, the detailed mechanism of PRMT5 promoting colorectal cancer (CRC) malignant progression remains unclear.

FLASH radiotherapy: mechanisms, nanotherapeutic strategy and future development.

Ultra-high dose-rate (FLASH) radiotherapy serves as an ideal procedure to treat tumors efficiently without harming normal tissues and has demonstrated satisfactory antitumor effects in multiple animal tumor models. However, the biological mechanisms of FLASH radiotherapy have not yet been fully elucidated, and the small number of devices delivering FLASH dose rate has limited its wide application. This review summarizes the possible biological mechanisms and antitumor effects of FLASH radiotherapy, its application in nanotherapeutic strategy, as well as its challenges and future development.

[Expert consensus on ethical requirements for artificial intelligence (AI) processing medical data].

As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, its deployment within the medical sector presents substantial ethical challenges. Consequently, it becomes crucial to create a standardized, transparent, and secure framework for processing medical data. This includes setting the ethical boundaries for medical artificial intelligence and safeguarding both patient rights and data integrity.

The natural immune molecules urinary Tamm-Horsfall protein and pentraxin 3 as predictors for recurrent urinary tract infection severity: a single-center self-control study.

Objective: The innate immune defense plays a pivotal role in protecting the urinary tract from uropathogenic invasion and maintaining immune homeostasis. Dysregulation of the innate immune system can result in recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTI) due to heightened susceptibility to uropathogens. Despite this, predicting the risk of recurrence and the degree of immune compromise in patients who have had one urinary tract infection remains challenging.

Compound 38, a novel potent and selective antagonist of adenosine A receptor, enhances arousal in mice.

Adenosine A receptor (AR) plays a pivotal role in the regulation of sleep-wake behaviors. We previously reported an AR selective antagonist compound 38 with an IC value of 29.0 nM.

Development of a nomogram for predicting malignancy in BI-RADS 4 breast lesions using contrast-enhanced ultrasound and shear wave elastography parameters.

This study aimed to develop a Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) logistic regression (LR) model using quantitative imaging features from Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) to assess the malignancy risk of BI-RADS 4 breast lesions (BLs). The features predictive of malignancy in the LASSO analysis were used to construct a nomogram. Female patients (n = 111) with BI-RADS 4 BLs detected via routine ultrasound at Ma'anshan People's Hospital underwent SWE, CEUS, and histopathological examinations were enrolled in this study.

Modern Management of Common Bile Duct Stones: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.

Common bile duct (CBD) stone management has evolved significantly with technological advances and an improved understanding of pathophysiology. This comprehensive review examines current evidence and emerging trends in CBD stone management, emphasizing modern diagnostic approaches and treatment paradigms. Recent developments in imaging techniques, including AI-assisted analysis, have enhanced diagnostic accuracy.

A rare case of concurrent JAK2V617F-positive essential thrombocythemia, multiple myeloma, and colorectal adenocarcinoma.

Multiple myeloma (MM), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and colorectal adenocarcinoma (CA) are three distinct diseases. The co-occurrence of MM, ET, and CA in a single patient is exceedingly rare. Our study presents a remarkable case involving a 75-year-old patient who was simultaneously diagnosed with these three diseases.

PRAF2 as a novel biomarker for breast cancer with machine learning and experimentation validation.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent malignancy in women. Potential therapeutic targets for BC are of great significance. In our previous study, we found that prenylated rab acceptor 1 domain family member 2 (PRAF2) is an oncogene in BC.

The study on cuproptosis in Alzheimer's disease based on the cuproptosis key gene .

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory and cognitive impairments. Previous studies have shown neuronal death in the brains of AD patients, but the role of cuproptosis and its associated genes in AD neurons remains unclear.

Methods: Intersection analysis was conducted using the AD transcriptome dataset GSE63060, neuron dataset GSE147528, and reported cuproptosis-related genes to identify the cuproptosis key gene highly expressed in AD.