Gaps in knowledge and management of iron deficiency in heart failure: a nationwide survey of cardiologists in China.

Background: Heart failure (HF) guidelines recommend routine testing for iron deficiency (ID) and, for those with ID, intravenous iron if the left ventricular ejection fraction is <50%. Guideline adherence to these recommendations by cardiologists in China is unknown.

Methods And Results: An independent academic web-based survey was designed and distributed via social networks to cardiologists across China.

Near-infrared fluorescent probe for visualization of nitroxyl in the plant response to stress.

Background: Nitroxyl (HNO) is an emerging signaling molecule that plays a significant regulatory role in various aspects of plant biology, including stress responses and developmental processes. However, understanding the precise actions of HNO in plants has been challenging due to the absence of highly sensitive and real-time in situ monitoring tools. Consequently, it is crucial to develop effective and accurate detection methods for HNO.

Correlation between obesity and Alzheimers disease and the mechanisms.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive central neurodegenerative disorder with an insidious onset. With global aging, the incidence and mortality of AD have been steadily increasing, yet effective treatments remain elusive. Obesity, characterized by excessive or abnormal fat accumulation, is a complex metabolic disorder and a confirmed risk factor for numerous diseases.

Childhood obesity and central precocious puberty.

Central precocious puberty (CPP) is an endocrine disorder in children caused by the early activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (HPGA), leading to elevated gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which triggers the development of gonads and the secretion of sex hormones. This eventually results in the development of internal and external genitalia and secondary sexual characteristics. CPP significantly affects the physical and mental health of children and may increase the risk of various adult diseases.

The emerging role of 12/15-lipoxygenase in ischemic stroke.

The arachidonic acid metabolic pathway is a classic inflammatory pathway. 12/15-lipoxygenase (LOX), a member of the lipoxygenase family that metabolizes arachidonic acid, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Ischemic stroke is a devastating disease in which the occlusion of cerebral arteries leads to a series of pathophysiological changes in brain tissue, triggering an inflammatory cascade within the brain that results in neuroinflammation.

Early identification of potentially reversible cancer cachexia using explainable machine learning driven by body weight dynamics: a multicenter cohort study.

Background: Cachexia is associated with multiple adverse outcomes in cancer. However, clinical decision-making for oncology patients at the cachexia stage presents significant challenges.

Objective: This study aims to develop a machine learning (ML) model to identify potentially reversible cancer cachexia (PRCC).

SIRT5 desuccinylating IDH2 to alleviate oxidative stress in bovine mammary epithelial cells induced by ammonia.

Ammonia can cause cells to produce a large amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to the oxidative stress of cells. As the main intracellular reductant, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) plays a crucial role in maintaining reduced glutathione (GSH), helping to remove ROS and protect cells from oxidative damage. Our study demonstrated that SIRT5 desuccinylated isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (IDH2) to enhance its activity, resulting in increased NADPH production.

Changes in rheological properties and structure of wheat gluten proteins induced by transglutaminase.

To elucidate the effect of transglutaminase (TG) on the rheological properties of wheat gluten, this study investigates the underlying mechanisms by analyzing changes in gluten structure. The results demonstrated that the TG-treated gluten samples had higher storage modulus (G') and loss modulus (G″) compared to the control, conversely, creep and recovery strains followed an opposite trend. Notably, the most pronounced effects were observed with adding 2 U/g TG for 20-30 min.

Enzyme-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogel scaffolds for BMSCs microenvironment and wound healing.

Tissue engineering utilizing hydrogel scaffolds in combination with exogenous stem cells holds significant potential for promoting wound regeneration. However, the microenvironment provided by existing skin tissue engineering scaffold materials is often inadequate. Herein, we demonstrate an enzyme-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogel to provide a growth microenvironment for exogenous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and promote acute wound healing.

Claudin 18.2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate CMG901 in patients with advanced gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer (KYM901): a multicentre, open-label, single-arm, phase 1 trial.

Background: CMG901 is a novel first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate with a humanised anticlaudin 18.2 antibody linked to microtubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin E. We aimed to assess the antitumour activity and safety of CMG901 in patients with advanced gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer and other solid tumours.

UV-activated acetylene sensor based on WO/NiO-modified ZnO heterostructures with good stability in transformer oil.

Dissolved gas analysis (DGA) is an effective method for diagnosing potential faults in oil-immersed power transformers. Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gas sensors exhibit excellent performance. However, high operating temperatures can accelerate device aging, thereby reducing the reliability of online monitoring.

Visible light-driven multichannel concerted antibacterial films with Photodynamically enhanced self-cascading Chemodynamic actions for long-term preservation of perishable food.

This work pioneered an innovative visible light-powered, self-cascading peroxide antimicrobial packaging system (RPFe-CS), featuring a photodynamic enhancement effect achieved through the demand-oriented design of riboflavin sodium phosphate and Fe coordination complexes (RPFe) fillers with photodynamic and peroxidase activities, and the ingenious selection of slightly acidic chitosan (CS) film matrix. In this system, the photo-responsive properties of RPFe particles not only generate the •O, •OH, and O required for photodynamic sterilization, but also the produced HO serves as a necessary substrate for peroxidase to exert its bactericidal effect, endowing the packaging system with a "self-production and self-marketing" cascade process. The RPFe-CS film achieved efficient eradication to bacteria and fungi reaching up to 99.

Effect of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate palmitate complexation under mild temperature on the structure and nutritional functions of porous rice starch.

The correlation among the hierarchical structure, physicochemical properties, and nutritional functions of porous rice starch after absorbing and complexing with (-)-epigallocatechin gallate palmitate (P-EGCG) under mild temperatures at different reaction times were investigated. The P-EGCG loading rate (19.6 %-28.

Canthaxanthin ameliorates atopic dermatitis in mice by suppressing Th2 immune response.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by intense pruritus and complex immunopathogenic mechanisms. Recent evidence has highlighted the critical link between dysregulated intestinal microecology and altered immune responses in AD progression. As essential components of the intestinal microenvironment, metabolites play pivotal roles in various physiological processes.

ZDHHC3-LYPLA1 regulates PRRSV-2 replication through reversible palmitoylation.

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a highly contagious swine pathogen, causing respiratory problems in piglets and reproductive failure in sows. Palmitoylation, catalyzed by zinc finger Asp-His-His-Cys (ZDHHC) domain-containing palmitoyl acyltransferases, plays intricate roles in virus infection. However, whether palmitoylation regulates PRRSV replication is incompletely understood.

Shenghui decoction inhibits neuronal cell apoptosis to improve Alzheimer's disease through the PDE4B/cAMP/CREB signaling pathway.

Background: Shenghui Decoction (SHD) is a frequently utilized traditional Chinese medicine formula in clinical settings for addressing cognitive impairment in elderly individuals. Nevertheless, the precise mechanism by which SHD exerts its effects on the most prevalent form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease (AD), remains to be elucidated.

Methods: Temperature-induced transgenic C.

Finite-time H output synchronization for DCRDNNs with multiple delayed and adaptive output couplings.

This work concentrates on solving the finite-time H output synchronization (FTHOS) issue of directed coupled reaction-diffusion neural networks (DCRDNNs) with multiple delayed and adaptive output couplings in the presence of external disturbances. Based on the output information, an adaptive law to adjust output coupling weights and a controller are respectively developed to ensure that the DCRDNNs achieve FTHOS. Then, in the special case of no external disturbances, a corollary on the finite-time output synchronization (FTOS) of the DCRDNNs with multiple delayed and adaptive output couplings is provided.

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose remove dense water droplets during fluid-air exchange on the posterior surface of intraocular lenses with posterior capsule loss.

Purpose: The research investigates the efficacy of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) treatment in facilitating the development of compact water droplets on the rear surface of synthetic lenses with capsule imperfections during the process of fluid-air exchange.

Method: This study examined four patients with intraocular lens (IOL) implants and posterior capsule defects who experienced the formation of dense water droplets on the posterior surface following fluid-air exchange. When this occurrence obstructs fundus visualization during surgery, it is recommended to suspend the surgical procedure.

NtLPA1 overexpression regulates the growth of tobacco and enhances resistance to blight.

The involvement of Loose Plant Architecture 1 (LPA1) in regulating plant growth and leaf angle has been previously demonstrated. However, the fundamental genetic background remains unidentified. To further understand the tissue expression profile of the NtLPA1 gene, an overexpression vector (pBI121-NtLPA1) was developed and employed to modify tobacco using the leaf disc method genetically.

High Selectivity Fluorescence and Electrochemical Dual-Mode Detection of Glutathione in the Serum of Parkinson's Disease Model Mice and Humans.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons and the accumulation of alpha-synuclein. Glutathione (GSH), a key antioxidant, is significantly depleted in PD patients. This study presents a dual-mode detection strategy for selectively determining GSH using a single probe.

RNF7-Mediated ROS Targets Malignant Phenotype and Radiotherapy Sensitivity in Glioma With Different IDH1 Genotypes.

RNF7 (Ring Finger Protein 7) is a key component of CRLs (Cullin-RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligases) and has been found to possess intrinsic anti-ROS capabilities. Aberrant expression of RNF7 has been observed in various tumor types and is known to significantly influence tumor initiation and progression. However, the specific role of RNF7 in glioblastoma remains unclear.

Purine metabolites regulate leukemic cell sensitivity toward cytarabine.

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Comprehensive multi-omics analysis identifies NUSAP1 as a potential prognostic and immunotherapeutic marker for lung adenocarcinoma.

While NUSAP1's association with various tumors is established, its predictive value for prognosis and immunotherapy in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unconfirmed. We analyzed Nucleolar Spindle-Associated Protein 1 (NUSAP1) gene expression in TCGA and GTEx datasets and validated it in clinicopathological tissues using qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. Additionally, we investigated NUSAP1's relationship with patient prognosis across TCGA and five GEO cohorts.

Related factors and safety of reaching the therapeutic target of warfarin after heart valve surgery in hospitalized patients: A retrospective cohort study.

Warfarin is a commonly employed anticoagulant drug aimed at rapidly reaching the optimal international normalized ratio (INR), potentially reducing the hospitalization time in clinical settings. However, limited research has been conducted on the influencing factors and the safety implications of promptly reaching the target INR range in patients with valvular heart disease who have undergone valve replacement or repair. The present study aimed to assess the factors related to the safety considerations of rapidly reaching the target INR range in patients treated with warfarin.