Correlation between immune signature and high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol level in stage II/III colorectal cancer by Yun Wang, Xiao‐qiang Sun, Hao‐cheng Lin, De‐shen Wang, Zhi‐qiang Wang, Qiong Shao, Feng‐hua Wang, Shu‐mei Yan, Jie‐ying Liang, Zhao‐lei Zeng, Huai‐qiang Ju, Rui‐hua Xu, Yu‐hong Li

“…The correlation between the HDL‐C level and immune signature in tissue specimens suggested that HDL‐C is likely to play an inhibitory role in tumor development via affecting immune responses.…”
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Modulation of local immunity by the vaginal microbiome is associated with triggering spontaneous preterm birth by Yijia Liang, Yijia Liang, Yijia Liang, Changying Zhao, Yan Wen, Dashuang Sheng, Tiantian Wei, Tianqi Hu, Junhui Dai, Guoping Zhao, Guoping Zhao, Guoping Zhao, Sijie Yang, Sijie Yang, Qinghua Wang, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang

“…Mid-pregnancy immune status emerged as a key indicator of preterm birth risk, associated with the vaginal microbiome composition. Microorganisms affected the occurrence of preterm birth by modulating immune factor levels, with time-specific mediation roles observed. …”
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Mechanosensor YAP mediates bone remodeling via NF-κB p65 induced osteoclastogenesis during orthodontic tooth movement by Jie Deng, Yu-Ning Zhang, Ru-Shui Bai, Ting-Ting Yu, Yi Zhao, Hao Liu, Yun-Fan Zhang, Tian-Min Xu, Bing Han

“…Specifically, applying different force magnitudes (10, 25, 50, 100 g) to rats’ 1st molars affected OTM distance. Force-induced alveolar bone remodeling was characterized by osteoclastogenesis and YAP activation at compressive/tensile sites on day 1 of OTM. …”
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Arbovirus vectors of epidemiological concern in the Americas: A scoping review of entomological studies on Zika, dengue and chikungunya virus vectors. by Reilly Jones, Manisha A Kulkarni, Thomas M V Davidson, RADAM-LAC Research Team, Benoit Talbot

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>This review summarizes the state of the entomological literature surrounding the mosquito vectors of Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses and factors affecting virus transmission. The rationale of the review was to identify and characterize entomological studies that have been conducted in the Americas since the introduction of chikungunya virus in 2013, encompassing a period of arbovirus co-circulation, and guide future research based on identified knowledge gaps.…”
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The Effects of a Red-Light Controllable Nitric Oxide Donor, NORD-1, on Erectile Dysfunction in Rats with Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Mellitus by Yuji Hotta, Kyoya Oyama, Takuma Yoshida, Naoya Ieda, Taiki Mori, Yasuhiro Horita, Tomoya Kataoka, Yoko Furukawa-Hibi, Susumu Ohya, Hidehiko Nakagawa, Kazunori Kimura

“…Moreover, the systemic blood pressure was not affected by NORD-1 or light irradiation. In the tension study, the corpus cavernosum of rats treated with SiR650 was not changed by red light in the sham or DM groups. …”

Safety and efficacy of oral edible bird’s nest supplementation: Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits for Arabian race stallions during exercise by Khalid Obaid AL-Khaldi, Khalid Hamed Al-Ruzaiqi, Abdul Salam Babji, Seng Joe Lim, Mohammed Babatunde Sadiq, Nurhusien Yimer

“…Background and Aim: Exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammation adversely affect the health and performance of athletic horses. …”
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Optimizing plant density to improve the soil microenvironment and enhance crop productivity in cotton/cumin intercropping systems by Humei Zhang, Humei Zhang, Liwen Tian, Xianzhe Hao, Nannan Li, Xiaojuan Shi, Feng Shi, Yu Tian, Wenbo Wang, Honghai Luo

“…IntroductionResidual film pollution has become a key factor that affects the sustainable development of cotton, and intercropping may be an economical and environmentally friendly method to reduce the negative effects of nonmulched conditions on cotton growth. …”
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Integrative analysis of cuproptosis-related lncRNAs: Unveiling prognostic significance, immune microenvironment, and copper-induced mechanisms in prostate cancer by Haitao Zhong, Yiming Lai, Wenhao Ouyang, Yunfang Yu, Yongxin Wu, Xinxin He, Lexiang Zeng, Xueen Qiu, Peixian Chen, Lingfeng Li, Jie Zhou, Tianlong Luo, Hai Huang

“…Conclusions: This study identified cuproptosis-related lncRNAs that were strongly associated with PCa prognosis. Key lncRNAs could affect copper metabolism and may serve as new therapeutic targets.…”
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The Wayqecha Amazon Cloud Curtain Ecosystem Experiment: A new experimental method to manipulate fog water inputs in terrestrial systems by Daniel B. Metcalfe, Darcy F. Galiano Cabrera, Luis Miguel Alvarez Mayorga, Roxana Sacatuma Cruz, Daniela Corrales Alvarez, Blanca Rosa Espinoza Otazu, Walter Huaraca Huasco, Jimmy R. Chambi, Maria E. Ezquerra, Beisit L. Puma Vilca, Mark Mulligan, Matthew A. Vadeboncoeur, Heidi Asbjornsen, Paulo R. L. Bittencourt, Aline B. Horwath, David C. Bartholomew

“…The amount and frequency of fog immersion are affected by rapid ongoing anthropogenic changes but the impacts of these changes remain relatively poorly understood compared with changes in rainfall. …”
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High concentrations of polyethylene microplastics restrain the growth of Cinnamomum camphora seedling by reducing soil water holding capacity by Run Yang, Jinping Wang, Huanying Fang, Jinwen Xia, Guomin Huang, Rongzhen Huang, Hong Zhang, Liqin Zhu, Lichao Zhang, Jihong Yuan

“…The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in soils due to anthropogenic activities affects the growth and development of plants and thereby endangering the diversity and function of ecosystems. …”
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CASC8 activates the pentose phosphate pathway to inhibit disulfidptosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma though the c-Myc-GLUT1 axis by Hong-Fei Yao, Jieqiong Ge, Jiahao Chen, Xiaoyan Tang, Chunjing Li, Xiao Hu, Abousalam Abdoulkader Ahmed, Yunlong Pu, Guihua Zhou, Tongyi Zhang, Zhiwei Cai, Chongyi Jiang

“…RNA sequencing and metabolomics analysis were performed to determine the metabolic pathways which were significantly affected after CASC8 knockdown. We detected the glucose consumption and the NADP+/NADPH ratio to investigate alterations in metabolic profiles. …”
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Illuminating the dynamic water–nitrogen relationship in rice via stable isotope techniques to improve cultivation by Linlin Jiang, Bin Yang, Fan Zhao, Jie Pan, Zhenjie Chen, Junen Wu

“…N application generally increased yield, but excessive N negatively affected yield, especially in high-efficiency varieties. …”
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Association of ERAP1 and ERAP2 gene polymorphisms and ERAP2 protein with the susceptibility and severity of rheumatoid arthritis in the Ukrainian population by Iryna Kril, Iryna Kril, Andrzej Wiśniewski, Agnieszka Tarnowska, Khrystyna Lishchuk-Yakymovych, Yaryna Bojko, Piotr Kuśnierczyk, Valentyna V. Chopyak, Izabela Nowak

“…IntroductionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. Although RA is chiefly associated with HLA class II, nevertheless some HLA class I associations have also been observed. …”
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Effects of celastrol on the heart and liver galaninergic system expression in a mouse model of Western-type diet-induced obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic live... by Nikolina Canová, Jana Šípková, Mahak Arora, Zuzana Pavlíková, Zuzana Pavlíková, Tomáš Kučera, Ondřej Šeda, Tijana Šopin, Tomáš Vacík, Ondřej Slanař

“…Celastrol influenced the gene expression of galanin receptors: it downregulated Galr1 in the heart and upregulated Galr2 in the liver and Galr3 in the heart ventricles, potentially affecting energy metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation. …”
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Metabolomic and proteomic profiling of a burn-hemorrhagic shock swine model reveals a metabolomic signature associated with fatal outcomes by Bin Wei, Jinguang Zheng, Jiake Chai, Jianxiang Huang, Hongjie Duan, Shaofang Han, Xiaolin Yang, Wenjia Zhang, Fangchao Hu, Yirui Qu, Xiangyu Liu, Tian Liu, Yushou Wu, Yunfei Chi

“…Abstract Background Burn-hemorrhagic shock combined injury, a severe condition causing complex stress responses and metabolic disturbances that significantly affect clinical outcomes in both military and civilian settings, was modeled in swine to investigate the associated metabolomic and proteomic changes and identify potential biomarkers for disease prognosis. …”
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Improving Air Quality and Childhood Respiratory Health in Mongolia: The Impact of the Raw Coal Ban and COVID-19 Restrictions—An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis by Emma Dickinson-Craig, Terkhen Turbat, Karla Hemming, Francis D. Pope, Suzanne E. Bartington, Suvdaa Anjaa, Sumiya Davaa, Rosie Day, Damdindorj Boldbaatar, Chimedsuren Ochir, David Warburton, Graham Neil Thomas, Jargalsaikhan Badarch, Semira Manaseki-Holland

“…Air pollution exposure particularly affects child health and is associated with acute respiratory disease. …”
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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

“…Common symptoms included upper respiratory tract involvement, hair loss and painful nerves, with the face and limbs being most frequently affected. Cutaneous morphology predominantly included plaques and hypopigmented patches, while neurological signs included ulnar nerve tenderness, muscle weakness and sensory deficits. …”
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Research Progress on Animal Models of Sepsis-Related Organ Injury by YANG Jiahao, DING Chunlei, QIAN Fenghua, SUN Qi, JIANG Xusheng, CHEN Wen, SHEN Mengwen

“…Sepsis is a multi-organ dysfunction syndrome caused by infection and immune dysfunction, with a high mortality rate. It affects multiple important organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and brain. …”
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Development of Primer Panels for Whole-Genome Amplification and Sequencing of Human Seasonal Coronaviruses: hCoV-OC43, hCoV-HKU1, hCoV-229E, and hCoV-NL63 by Tamila Musaeva, Artem Fadeev, Maria Pisareva, Veronika Eder, Andrey Ksenafontov, Margarita Korzhanova, Valery Tsvetkov, Alexander Perederiy, Irina Kiseleva, Daria Danilenko, Dmitry Lioznov, Andrey Komissarov

“…Human seasonal coronaviruses (hCoVs) are a group of viruses that affect the upper respiratory tract. While seasonal patterns and the annual variability of predominant hCoV species are well-documented, their genetic and species diversity in St. …”
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METTL1 mediates PKM m7G modification to regulate CD155 expression and promote immune evasion in colorectal cancer by Fang Wang, Chen Yang, Fang Zheng, Yang Yan, Guifang Li, Yanyan Feng, Hejia Xu, Zilong He, Dongyan Cai, Hairong Sun, Xiaowei Qi, Yong Mao

“…However, the mechanisms by which m7G-modified RNA metabolism affects tumor progression are not fully understood, nor is the contribution of m7G-modified RNA to the CRC immune microenvironment. …”
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