Oxidative and Excitatory Neurotoxic Stresses in CRISPR/Cas9-Induced Kynurenine Aminotransferase Knockout Mice: A Novel Model for Despair-Based Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress... by Ágnes Szabó, Zsolt Galla, Eleonóra Spekker, Mónika Szűcs, Diána Martos, Keiko Takeda, Kinuyo Ozaki, Hiromi Inoue, Sayo Yamamoto, József Toldi, Etsuro Ono, László Vécsei, Masaru Tanaka

“…Methods: In CRISPR/Cas9-induced aadat knockout (kat2-/-) mice, we examined the effects on emotion, memory, motor function, Trp and its metabolite levels, enzyme activities in the plasma and urine of 8-week-old males compared to wild-type mice. …”
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Metabolic Alteration in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Mechanism of Lipid Accumulation in Well-Differentiated Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Hideo Suzuki, Motoyuki Kohjima, Masatake Tanaka, Takeshi Goya, Shinji Itoh, Tomoharu Yoshizumi, Masaki Mori, Mariko Tsuda, Motoi Takahashi, Miho Kurokawa, Koji Imoto, Shigeki Tashiro, Akifumi Kuwano, Masaki Kato, Seiji Okada, Makoto Nakamuta, Yoshihiro Ogawa

“…Tissue samples were obtained from 103 HCC patients who had undergone hepatic resection and 12 living donors of liver transplantation. We evaluated metabolic gene expressions in cancer tissues as well as background noncancer tissues and compared the expressions by the degree of cancer differentiation and by liver disease states. …”
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Repurposing the prostaglandin analogue treprostinil and the calcium-sensing receptor modulator cinacalcet to revive cord blood as an alternate source of hematopoietic stem and prog... by Michaela Prchal-Murphy, Julia Zehenter, Marlene Fischer, Anita Pirabe, Madeleine Themanns, Behnaz Afrashteh, Eva Maria Putz, Karoline Kollmann, José Basílio, José Basílio, Manuel Salzmann, Wolfgang Strohmaier, Günther Krumpl, Alex Farr, Veronika Sexl, Michael Freissmuth, Eva Zebedin-Brandl

“…This limitation can be addressed by enhancing the potency of HSPCs, specifically their capacity to reconstitute hematopoiesis. In our study, we investigated the combined effects of treprostinil, a prostaglandin analog, and cinacalcet, a calcium-sensing receptor modulator, on the reconstitution of hematopoiesis.MethodsA Lineage Cell Depletion Kit was employed to isolate lineage-negative (lin−) HSPCs from mouse bone marrow. …”
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New Species of <i>Diaporthales</i> (<i>Ascomycota</i>) from Diseased Leaves in Fujian Province, China by Xiayu Guan, Taichang Mu, Nemat O. Keyhani, Junya Shang, Yuchen Mao, Jiao Yang, Minhai Zheng, Lixia Yang, Huili Pu, Yongsheng Lin, Mengjia Zhu, Huajun Lv, Zhiang Heng, Huiling Liang, Longfei Fan, Xiaoli Ma, Haixia Ma, Zhenxing Qiu, Junzhi Qiu

“…However, many phyllosphere <i>Diaporthales</i> species remain uncharacterized, with studies examining their diversity needed. Here, we report on the identification of several diaporthalean taxa samples collected from diseased leaves of <i>Cinnamomum camphora</i> (<i>Lauraceae</i>), <i>Castanopsis fordii</i> (<i>Fagaceae</i>) and <i>Schima superba</i> (<i>Theaceae</i>) in Fujian province, China. …”
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What Makes Umbilical Cord Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Superior Immunomodulators When Compared to Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells? by R. N. Bárcia, J. M. Santos, M. Filipe, M. Teixeira, J. P. Martins, J. Almeida, A. Água-Doce, S. C. P. Almeida, A. Varela, S. Pohl, K. E. J. Dittmar, S. Calado, S. I. Simões, M. M. Gaspar, M. E. M. Cruz, W. Lindenmaier, L. Graça, H. Cruz, P. E. Cruz

“…Overall, these results show that UCX seem to be naturally more potent immunosuppressors and less immunogenic than BM-MSCs. We propose that these differences may be due to increased levels of immunomodulatory surface proteins such as CD200, CD273, CD274 and cytokines such as IL1β, IL-8, LIF and TGFβ2.…”
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Safety and efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy after bioabsorbable polymer everolimus-eluting stent implantation in a human-like coronary atherosclerotic porcine model by Daisuke Kitano, Suguru Migita, Yuxin Li, Yutaka Koyama, Katsunori Fukumoto, Sayaka Shimodai-Yamada, Akira Onishi, Daiichiro Fuchimoto, Shunichi Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Nakamura, Atsushi Hirayama, Hiroyuki Hao, Yasuo Okumura

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DOAC monotherapy, specifically using factor Xa inhibitors such as edoxaban, in a low-density lipoprotein receptor knockout (LDL-R−/−) miniature pig model of human-like unstable coronary plaques compared to conventional dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Methods: We evaluated the safety and efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy in the LDL-R−/− pig model with human-like unstable coronary plaques induced by a high-cholesterol, high-fat diet. …”
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Cartilage structure-inspired nanofiber-hydrogel composite with robust proliferation and stable chondral lineage-specific differentiation function to orchestrate cartilage regenerat... by Yaqiang Li, Xiaowei Xun, Liang Duan, Erji Gao, Jiaxin Li, Lei Lin, Xinping Li, Aijuan He, Haiyong Ao, Yong Xu, Huitang Xia

“…To address these issues, we developed a nanofiber-hydrogel composite with superior mechanical performance by incorporating fragment oxidized bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers into a gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel network. …”
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ICOS Potenza (Italy) Atmospheric Station: A New Spot for the Observation of Greenhouse Gases in the Mediterranean Basin by Emilio Lapenna, Antonella Buono, Alessandro Mauceri, Isabella Zaccardo, Francesco Cardellicchio, Francesco D’Amico, Teresa Laurita, Davide Amodio, Canio Colangelo, Gianluca Di Fiore, Antonella Gorga, Ermann Ripepi, Francesco De Benedictis, Silvana Pirelli, Liborio Capozzo, Vincenzo Lapenna, Gelsomina Pappalardo, Serena Trippetta, Lucia Mona

“…In this context, the recently implemented class 1 continental station near Potenza in Basilicata, Italy—station code: POT—represents an important step forward in the extension of the ICOS atmosphere domain across the South, reducing the large spatial gaps existing between ICOS sites within the Mediterranean basin. Herein, we provide a description of the new ICOS POT station and the site where it operates, focusing mostly on the technical setup of the sampling system which plays a key role in GHG measurements. …”
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Association between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and prognosis in post-cardiac arrest patients: data from the MIMIC-IV database by Yinhe Cai, Yinhe Cai, Yao Zhang, Yao Zhang, Ningzhi Zhou, Ningzhi Zhou, Yong Tang, Yong Tang, Haixia Zheng, Haixia Zheng, Hong Liu, Hong Liu, Jiahua Liang, Ruixiang Zeng, Shengqing Song, Yu Xia, Yu Xia

“…However, the predictive value of RAR for the prognosis of CA remains unclear. We aimed to explore the correlation between the RAR index and the 30- and 180-day mortality risks in post-CA patients.MethodsClinical data were extracted from the MIMIC-IV database. …”
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An aggregation-induced emission-active lysosome hijacker: Sabotaging lysosomes to boost photodynamic therapy efficacy and conquer tumor therapeutic resistance by Hang Zou, Pingping Wang, Zhihao Bai, Liping Liu, Jingtong Wang, Yanfang Cheng, Bairong He, Zujin Zhao, Lei Zheng

“…Breaking this therapeutic deadlock, enhancing the efficacy of clinical treatments, and ultimately improving patient survival rates are both highly desirable and significantly challenging goals. Herein, we have developed a new fluorescent luminogen, QM-DMAC, which features aggregation-induced emission (AIE), and exceptional viscosity-responsive properties. …”
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Disrupting USP39 deubiquitinase function impairs the survival and migration of multiple myeloma cells through ZEB1 degradation by Jessy Sirera, Saharnaz Sarlak, Manon Teisseire, Alexandrine Carminati, Victoria J. Nicolini, Coline Savy, Patrick Brest, Thierry Juel, Christophe Bontoux, Marcel Deckert, Mickael Ohanna, Sandy Giuliano, Maeva Dufies, Gilles Pages, Frederic Luciano

“…Methods Through a comprehensive loss-of-function screen, we identified USP39 as a critical survival factor for MM cells. …”
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Investigation on the situation of hospital accompanying visitors and patient satisfaction under the nursing management in orthopedic wards in the post-epidemic era (后疫情时代骨科病房护理管理下住... by CHEN Liping (陈丽萍), WANG Fengmei (王凤美), LI Nannan (李南南), LI Jing (李靖)

“…Conclusion In the post-epidemic era, we still remains vigilant and never slacken our efforts to normalized prevention and control. …”
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The role of mNGS in the diagnosis of talaromycosis and case series by Jing Zhao, Hui-Ting Su, Dong Zhang, Xue-Tong Li, Min-Ya Lu, Juan Du, Jia-Yu Guo, Yi Gao, Xin-Fei Chen, Dong-Hua Wen, Shi-Yu Jia, Yao Wang, Qi-Wen Yang

“…Four confirmed cases of talaromycosis were selected based on clinical diagnoses, supplemented by a review of relevant literature. We reviewed and compared the clinical features, laboratory indicators, treatment regimens, and outcomes of these cases, which exhibited varied characteristics. …”
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Machine learning cluster analysis identifies increased 12-month mortality risk in transcatheter aortic valve replacement recipients by Thomas Meredith, Thomas Meredith, Thomas Meredith, Farhan Mohammed, Amy Pomeroy, Sebastiano Barbieri, Sebastiano Barbieri, Erik Meijering, Louisa Jorm, David Roy, Jason Kovacic, Jason Kovacic, Jason Kovacic, Jason Kovacic, Michael Feneley, Michael Feneley, Michael Feneley, Christopher Hayward, Christopher Hayward, Christopher Hayward, David Muller, David Muller, David Muller, Mayooran Namasivayam, Mayooran Namasivayam, Mayooran Namasivayam

“…Unsupervised machine learning permits pattern discovery within complex multidimensional patient data and may facilitate recognition of groups requiring closer post-TAVR surveillance.MethodsWe analysed and differentiated routinely collected demographic, biochemical, and cardiac imaging data into distinct clusters using unsupervised machine learning. k-means clustering was performed on data from 200 patients who underwent TAVR for severe aortic stenosis (AS). …”
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The diagnostic value and validation of IL-22 combined with sCD40L in tuberculosis pleural effusion by Yuzhen Xu, Jing Wu, Qiuju Yao, Qianqian Liu, Huaxin Chen, Bingyan Zhang, Yuanyuan Liu, Sen Wang, Lingyun Shao, Wenhong Zhang, Qinfang Ou, Yan Gao

“…Among these, IL-22 combined with sCD40L showed the best sensitivity and specificity (94.0% and 96.9%) for diagnosing tuberculosis pleurisy, and this finding was validated in the validation cohort. Conclusion We demonstrated that the levels of IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17 A, IL-17 F, IL-21, IL-22, IL-25, IL-31, IL-33, IFN-γ, sCD40L and TNF-α in pleural effusion had significant difference between tuberculosis pleurisy and malignant pleurisy. …”
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Abordaje y manejo médico-quirúrgico del paciente herido por traumatismo taurino by A. Martínez-Hernández, G. Jara-Benedetti, C. Roig-Martí, C. Ordóñez-Urgiles, J.M. Laguna-Sastre

“…Methods: scientific review of the literature to promote a comprehensive guide for the medical-surgical management of patients injured by bullfighting trauma. Results: We described the guidelines to standardise protocols for in-hospital approach of patients injured by bullfighting trauma. …”
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A gut instinct for childhood leukemia prevention: microbiome-targeting recommendations aimed at parents and caregivers by Ersen Kameri, Ersen Kameri, Ersen Kameri, Vera Helena Jepsen, Pawel Stachura, Pawel Stachura, Nadine Rüchel, Rigveda Bhave, Leticia Benitez, Fatima Crispi, Eduard Gratacos, Nico Dragano, Stefan Janssen, Arndt Borkhardt, Arndt Borkhardt, Aleksandra Pandyra, Aleksandra Pandyra, Aleksandra Pandyra, Gesine Kögler, Gesine Kögler, Ute Fischer, Ute Fischer, Ute Fischer

“…The link between gut microbiome diversity and childhood ALL offers the opportunity to develop risk-reducing strategies that can be communicated to a broad target population of (future) parents and caregivers for childhood leukemia prevention. Here, we summarize evidence on how promoting a diverse gut microbiome in newborns through simple measures such as increasing social contacts early in life may decrease the risk of developing ALL in these children later on.…”
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Automatic etiological classification of stroke thrombus digital photographs using a deep learning model by Álvaro Lucero-Garófano, Álvaro Lucero-Garófano, Alicia Aliena-Valero, Isabel Vielba-Gómez, Isabel Vielba-Gómez, Irene Escudero-Martínez, Irene Escudero-Martínez, Lluís Morales-Caba, Lluís Morales-Caba, Fernando Aparici-Robles, Fernando Aparici-Robles, Diana L. Tarruella Hernández, Diana L. Tarruella Hernández, Gerardo Fortea, Gerardo Fortea, José I. Tembl, José I. Tembl, Juan B. Salom, Juan B. Salom, José V. Manjón

“…BackgroundEtiological classification of ischemic stroke is fundamental for secondary prevention, but frequently results in undetermined cause. We aimed to develop a Deep Learning (DL)-based model for automatic etiological classification of ischemic stroke using digital images of thrombi retrieved by mechanical thrombectomy.MethodsPatients with large vessel occlusion stroke subjected to mechanical thrombectomy between April 2016 and January 2023 at La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital in Valencia were included. …”
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Assessing long term impact of regional climate and human activities on vegetation greenness dynamics in Sundarbans by Muhammad Sadiq Khan, Ayesha Akter, Ismail Khan, Luis Carlos Ramos Aguila, Lina Akter, Mengmeng Yang, Xu Li, Yuelin Li

“…The Sundarbans, located in the delta region spanning coastal areas of southern Bangladesh and eastern India, serves as a key study area. We used long-term MODIS-NDVI data (2000−2020) alongside major climatic factors to analyze greenness trends, while also utilizing Landsat data (1989–2020) to assess human-induced disturbances in the Sundarbans landscape through standard land cover monitoring techniques. …”
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FTACMT study protocol: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of faecal microbiota transplantation for autism spectrum disorder by Li Ling, Wei Wei, Li Lin, Li Ke, Ye Chen, Li Ning, Wang Yu, Zhang Xin, Yang Rong, Zhang Xueying, Cui Jiaqu, Chen Qiyi, Qin Huanlong, Du Yasong, Zhao Xiaoxin, Lu Jubao, Lv Xiaoqiong, Ma Chunlian, Chen Shidong, Kuang Guifang, Zhao Dongmei, Fang Shuanfeng, Zhang Xujing, Yang Binrang, Wang Yanxia, Yuan Song, Zhou Xiang, Zhang Beihua, Jiang Lin, Ji Hong, Yan Yinmei, Yan Peihua, Huang Linsheng, Zhang Shaoyi, Ma Chenhuan, Miao Yun, Ling Wenqi, Geng Bojing, Feng Xueying, Li Huilin, Liu Liyan, Wu Weijia, Li Dexin, Jiang Qianru

“…Emerging lines of evidence have shown faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to be a potential therapeutic strategy for improving the clinical outcomes of patients with ASD by re-establishing their intestinal microflora. We are undertaking the first-ever multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial of FMT for the treatment of children with both ASD and gastrointestinal symptoms and will assess the feasibility and efficacy outcomes of this strategy.Methods In total, 318 children with both ASD and gastrointestinal symptoms will be enrolled (from 15 hospitals in China) to receive either FMT intervention (n=212) or a placebo (control, n=106). …”
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