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Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) inflicts a severe burden on patients and lacks effective treatments. Owing to the poor regenerative capabilities of endogenous oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) following SCI, there is a growing interest in alternative sources, such as human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs). TET3 is a key DNA demethylase that plays an important role in neural differentiation, but its role in OPC formation is not well understood.

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Study on identification of diagnostic biomarkers in serum for papillary thyroid cancer in different iodine nutrition regions.

Biomarkers

December 2024

Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, China.

BackgroundAt present, there is a lack of efficient biomarkers for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, and the influence of natural factors such as high iodine exposure on the expression of biomarkers remains unclear.MethodsSerum samples from papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and non-cancer controls matched 1:1 in different iodine nutritional regions were analyzed metabolomically using an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-Orbitrap Exploris mass spectrometry (UHPLC-OE-MS) platform. Then the data were randomly divided into training and test sets in a 1:1 ratio according to the different iodine nutritional regions and different PTC status.

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Due to the limited self-regeneration capacity of bone, medical interventions is often required for large segmental bone defects. In this study, the application of porous titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) scaffold in bone defect repair was investigated. Owing to its excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility, Ti6Al4V is a preferred choice for orthopedic implants.

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Background: The atlantoaxial vertebral model was established in order to compare the biomechanical properties of C2 pedicle and translaminar screws from the perspective of the screws themselves.

Methods: A finite element model of the screw-vertebrae was developed. The screw load-displacement ratios were analysed under up/down and left/right load conditions; the vertebral load-displacement ratios under flexion/posterior extension (FLX/EXT), left/right lateral bending (LLB/RLB), and left/right rotation (LAR/RAR) load conditions; the bone-screw interface stress values and screw load-displacement ratios under physiological load conditions; and the structural stress values of the screw-rod structure under front/back and left/right load conditions.

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Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common issue among older men. Diagnosis of BPH currently relies on imaging tests and assessment of urinary flow rate due to the absence of definitive diagnostic markers. Developing more accurate markers is crucial to improve BPH diagnosis.

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Background: Cases of ruptured distal intracranial aneurysms (DIAs) in the posterior circulation are rare. Currently, the most commonly used approach in clinical practice to treat this condition is reconstructive endovascular treatment. However, research on endovascular treatment of intracranial posterior circulation ruptured DIAs is currently lacking.

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Background: Pyroptosis, a specific type of programmed cell death, which has become a significant factor to Parkinson's disease (PD). Concurrently, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have garnered attention for their regulatory roles in neurodegenerative disorders. This study was designed to ascertain the key lncRNAs in pyroptosis pathways of PD and elucidate their regulatory mechanisms.

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Unveiling hsa_circ_0007439: a novel suppressor of nasopharyngeal carcinoma via miR-556-5p/PTEN Axis.

Discov Oncol

December 2024

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No.143, Yiman Street, Nangang District, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China.

Objective: There has been no explanation for the exact mechanism of circRNAs in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Circ_0007439 was investigated in this study to determine its role and mechanism in NPC.

Methods: To identify circ_0007439, microRNA (miR)-556-5p, and PTEN mRNA in NPC tissues and cells, RT-qPCR was employed.

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  • Acute pancreatitis is a surgical emergency that can lead to serious local complications, particularly affecting the biliary system, including acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) and biliary stricture.
  • AAC generally arises in the later stages of acute pancreatitis and can worsen inflammation, potentially causing organ failure.
  • The article reviews recent research to clarify the causes, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options for biliary complications that can occur due to acute pancreatitis, emphasizing the lack of clear treatment guidelines.
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Background: Capsaicin (CAP) induces transient pain sensation by activating transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1). However, the initial neuronal excitation induced by CAP is followed by a prolonged refractory period, resulting in long-lasting analgesia. Although the effects of CAP on microglia in the dorsal root ganglion of neuropathic pain disorders have been reported, the regulatory pathways of CAP on microglia remain poorly defined.

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A STT3A-dependent PD-L1 glycosylation modification mediated by GMPS drives tumor immune evasion in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Cell Death Differ

December 2024

Department of Hepatic Surgery, Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant tumor characterized by rapid progression. To explore the regulatory mechanism of rapid tumor growth and metastasis, we conducted proteomic and scRNA-Seq analyses on advanced HCC tissues and identified a significant molecule, guanine monophosphate synthase (GMPS), closely associated with the immune evasion in HCC. We analyzed the immune microenvironment characteristics remodeled by GMPS using scRNA-Seq and found GMPS induced tumor immune evasion in HCC by impairing the tumor-killing function of CD8  T cells.

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Intramedullary schwannomas in the conus medullaris are very rare and are usually not associated with syringomyelia. We report a unique case of intramedullary schwannoma in the conus medullaris with long-segment syringomyelia. The patient was a 60-year-old male, initially presenting with left dorsalgia, subsequently developing weakness in the right lower extremity.

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To analyze hotspots and trends in renal cell carcinoma (RCC)-macrophage research using bibliometric analysis, although numerous studies on macrophages in RCC have been recently reported, understanding the progressive trends in this field remains challenging. Publications focused on macrophages in RCC were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer, Citespace, and Bibliometrics online platforms were used to visualize hot topics and global trends in RCC-macrophage research.

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Purpose: This first-in-human study aimed to evaluate the radiation dosimetry and whole-body biodistribution of [F]AlF-NYM005, a novel small-molecule carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) targeting agent, and to investigate its ability to detect CAIX-positive tumors using PET scans in a cohort of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) patients.

Methods: [F]AlF-NYM005 was synthesized using a fully automatic cassette module Mortenon M1 (Nuoyu, China). Thirty-five patients with a suspicious lesion considered primary renal malignancy or a history of ccRCC were prospectively recruited and studied.

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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a multifaceted condition characterised by rapid deterioration of renal function, often precipitated by diverse etiologies. A comprehensive understanding of the molecular underpinnings of AKI is pivotal for identifying potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets. This study utilised bioinformatics to elucidate gene expression and immune infiltration in AKI.

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Transseptal Sheath Perfused with High Concentration Heparinized Saline for Reducing Sheath-associated Thrombus.

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol

December 2024

Department of Cardiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

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  • The study focused on the use of transseptal sheaths (TSS) for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, aiming to prevent thromboembolism through a simple saline flush management technique.
  • In the retrospective study involving over 4,700 AF patients, complications were low, with no acute strokes, and only a few thromboembolic issues occurring post-procedure.
  • The prospective study showed no thrombus formation in 127 procedures using high concentration heparinized saline, demonstrating that this method is both safe and effective for preventing thrombus during AF radiofrequency ablation.
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Tumor therapeutic strategies based on mitochondrial damage have become an emerging trend. However, the low drug delivery efficiency caused by lysosomal sequestration and the activation of protective mitochondrial autophagy severely restricts the therapeutic efficacy. Herein, an in situ transformable nanoparticle named KCKT is developed to promote lysosomal escape and directly damage mitochondria while blocking mitochondrial autophagy.

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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have key roles in the pathological processes of neuropathic pain. Here, our aim was to elucidate the function of miR-200a-3p as well as its related regulatory mechanism in neuropathic pain. An animal model of neuropathic pain was established by chronic constriction injury (CCI) induction.

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  • The study investigates how miR-20b-5p in exosomes influences the progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), focusing on its effects on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion.
  • Researchers used various techniques, including cell transfections, qRT-PCR, and animal models, to analyze the role of miR-20b-5p in NSCLC development and its interaction with TGFBR2.
  • Findings indicate that elevated levels of miR-20b-5p in NSCLC exosomes promote cancer progression and metastasis, suggesting it could be a valuable marker for diagnosing and predicting NSCLC.
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  • * Various assays demonstrated that reducing AKR1B1 levels inhibited the growth and survival of acute leukemia cells, confirming its high expression in these cells and its role in promoting cell proliferation and preventing apoptosis.
  • * RNA-sequencing revealed that AKR1B1 affects the expression of certain genes linked to leukemia, and combining AKR1B1 knockdown with EZH2 inhibition showed a promising synergistic effect, indicating that targeting AKR1B1 may be a new therapeutic approach for treating acute leukemia.
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