Transcriptomic Insights into Dual Temperature–Salinity Stress Response in “Shuike No. 1”, a Pioneering Rainbow Trout Strain Bred in China by Xiaojun Liu, Gaochao Wang, Tianqing Huang, Enhui Liu, Wei Gu, Peng Fan, Kaibo Ge, Datian Li, Yunchao Sun, Gefeng Xu

“…Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) revealed stress-responsive gene modules and identified hub genes, primarily associated with gene expression, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) function, disease immunity, energy metabolism, and substance transport. …”
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The immediate alteration of cerebellar Glx/GABA and cerebello-thalamo-cortical connectivity in patients with schizophrenia after cerebellar TMS by Chenyang Yao, Youjin Zhao, Qian Zhang, Ziyuan Zhao, Kai Ai, Bo Zhang, Su Lui

“…Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) applied to the cerebellum shows potential in alleviating schizophrenia symptoms, possibly by modulating functional connectivity or neurotransmitter levels. …”
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Atg5 deficiency in basophils improves metabolism in lupus mice by regulating gut microbiota dysbiosis by Jiaxuan Chen, Quanren Pan, Lu Lu, Xiaorong Huang, Shuting Wang, Xiaoxian Liu, Jiaqi Lun, Xiaowei Xu, Hongyong Su, Fengbiao Guo, Lawei Yang, Liuyong You, Haiyan Xiao, Wenying Luo, Hua-feng Liu, Qingjun Pan

“…The transplantation of Atg5-deficient basophils improved lupus symptoms by modulating lipid and amino acid metabolism. This improvement was linked to changes in the gut microbiota, particularly an increase in Ligilactobacillus murinus and Faecalitalea rodentium populations. …”
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Anatomical Adaptations of Halophyte Leaves (<i>Nitraria retusa</i> [Forsskal] Asch. and <i>Atriplex halimus</i> L.) in Response to Cement Dust Pollution in Arid Environments by Nouha Krir, Mounira Mkaddem Guedri, Mehrez Romdhane, Manel Abdullah Alshaqha

“…Furthermore, significant correlations between specific heavy metals and histological parameters in <i>A. halimus</i> leaves indicated potential interactions between metal composition and leaf structure, highlighting their role in modulating anatomical adaptations. The correlation of leaf thickness, upper epidermal thickness, and stomatal density with Zn and Pb levels underlines the importance of these anatomical features in heavy metal accumulation and retention in plant tissues.…”
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Blue light irradiation combined with low-temperature storage further enhances postharvest quality of strawberries through improving antioxidant defense and cell wall metabolic acti... by Wei Lu, Wanqing Li, Keke Zhao, Xiaofeng Bai, Yuchang Zhang, Qingyun Li, Zhanjun Xue, Xin-Xin Wang

“…These findings suggest that BL irradiation not only extends the shelf life of strawberries by modulating antioxidant defense and cell wall metabolic activities but also maintains their commercial quality, particularly under low-temperature storage conditions. …”
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A DNA-Methylated Sight on Autoimmune Inflammation Network across RA, pSS, and SLE by Xingqiang Wang, Dongyun Lei, Jie Ding, Shuang Liu, Li Tao, Fan Zhang, Jiangyun Peng, Jian Xu

“…Moreover, functional epigenetic module (FEM) algorithm showed that different inflammatory networks are involved in different AIDs; 5 hotspots were identified as biologically plausible pathways in inducing or perpetuating of inflammation which are epigenetically deregulated in AIDs. …”
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Identification of glutamine as a potential therapeutic target in dry eye disease by Xiaoniao Chen, Chuyue Zhang, Fei Peng, Lingling Wu, Deyi Zhuo, Liqiang Wang, Min Zhang, Zhaohui Li, Lei Tian, Ying Jie, Yifei Huang, Xinji Yang, Xiaoqi Li, Fengyang Lei, Yu Cheng

“…Herein, we proposed a novel approach to modulate the inflammation through metabolic remodeling, thus promoting dry eye recovery. …”
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MicroRNA-26b inhibits cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction by targeting ring finger protein 6 expression by Chun-Mei Tang, Qiang Su, Hai-Xia Zhao, He-Huan Sui, Jing Liang, Li-Sha Zhu, Si-Yun Yang, Tao Liu

“…We also found that the miR-26b mimic could negatively modulate RNF6 expression to inactivate the ERα/Bcl-xL axis. …”
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Synergistic toxicity of nanoplastics and Helicobacter pylori on digestive system in mice by Xiaolin Zhang, Yunqing Wang, Xiaohan Tong, Boqing Li, Sisi Liu, Yingzi Cui, Wenke Wang, Zhiqin Li, Chunlei Ma, Ying Zhang

“…These results indicate that co-exposure exacerbates tissue damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic disruptions while modulating nanoparticle accumulation. These findings highlight the synergistic toxic effects of nanoplastics and H. pylori, underscoring the importance of understanding combined exposure risks for public health.…”
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Decoding oral cancer: insights from miRNA expression profiles and their regulatory targets by Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Shuang Zhang, Shuang Zhang, Shuyi Wang, Tao Cao, Tao Cao, Hong Fan, Hong Fan

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs), as critical regulators of gene expression, have emerged as key players in modulating plethora of cellular mechanisms. This study analyzed miRNA and gene expression profiles in OC using publicly available datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) to explore their roles in tumorigenesis. …”
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Exploring seasonal dynamics of sea spray aerosol bioactivity: Insights into molecular effects on human bronchial epithelial cells by Zixia Liu, Emmanuel Van Acker, Maarten De Rijcke, Filip Van Nieuwerburgh, Colin Janssen, Jana Asselman

“…Our results suggest that SSA contains bioactive compounds that may originate from marine algae and modulate cellular processes related to human health. …”
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Effects of linsitinib on M22 and IGF:1-treated 3D spheroids of human orbital fibroblasts by Fumihito Hikage, Megumi Suzuki, Tatsuya Sato, Araya Umetsu, Toshifumi Ogawa, Nami Nishikiori, Masato Furuhashi, Hiroshi Ohguro, Megumi Watanabe

“…For this purpose, we evaluated 1) cellular metabolic functions by using a seahorse bioanalyzer (2D), 2) physical properties including size and stiffness of 3D spheroids, and mRNA expression of several extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, their modulators (CCL2 LOX, CTGF, MMPs), ACTA2 and inflammatory cytokines (IL1β, IL6). …”
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A machine learning model and identification of immune infiltration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on disulfidptosis-related genes by Sijun Li, Qingdong Zhu, Aichun Huang, Yanqun Lan, Xiaoying Wei, Huawei He, Xiayan Meng, Weiwen Li, Yanrong Lin, Shixiong Yang

“…According to the DRGs, molecular clusters and related immune cell infiltration levels were explored in individuals with COPD. Next, co-expression modules and cluster-specific differentially expressed genes were identified by the Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA). …”
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Drought-induced shifts in gross primary production pathways in Moso bamboo forests: Insights from improved BIOME-BGC and structural equation modeling by Zhaodong Zheng, Fangjie Mao, Huaqiang Du, Xuejian Li, Fengfeng Ye, Xianfeng Teng, Ningxin Yang, Jiacong Yu, Meixuan Song, Yinyin Zhao

“…In this study, photosynthetic water stress module of BIOME-BGC was improved and optimized by long-term carbon flux observations from the Anji MBF site, then the temporal variations of Gross Primary Production (GPP) were simulated and analyzed from 2000 to 2019. …”
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The Effects of Immunosuppressive Factors on Primary Dendritic Cells from C57BL/6 and CBA Mice by Vasiliy V. Kurilin, Julia N. Khantakova, Valeriy P. Tereschenko, Julia A. Lopatnikova, Irina A. Obleukhova, Sergey V. Sennikov

“…Dendritic cells (DCs) control immune responses by modulating T and B cells towards effector or tolerogenic responses. …”
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Glucose‐induced LINC01419 reprograms the glycolytic pathway by recruiting YBX1 to enhance PDK1 mRNA stability in hepatocellular carcinoma by Yanfang Liu, Junjiao Song, Qili Shi, Bing Chen, Wenying Qiu, Yizhe Liu, Shenglin Huang, Xianghuo He

“…The mechanism and therapeutic potential of cancer‐specific lncRNAs in modulating tumour glucose metabolism warrant in‐depth exploration. …”
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Survey of the risk behaviors and mental health of adolescents in Gabon by Joel Fleury Djoba Siawaya, Steeve Minto’o Rogombe, Mah Diawara, Rotimi Myrabelle Avome Houechenou, Nora Sylvana Efire Emagha, Zena Andrews, Lydie Armelle Moukambi, Anicet Christel Maloupazoa Siawaya, Amandine Mveang Nzoghe, Ofilia Mvoundza Ndjindji, Patrick Douada Mouguiama

“…Methods This study was done in 2021 and followed the Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) guidelines. Six core modules (alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, sexual behaviors, mental health, and safety) were included. …”
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Salivary proteomics profiling reveals potential biomarkers for chronic kidney disease: a pilot study by Bianca Uliana Picolo, Nathália Rabello Silva, Mário Machado Martins, Hebréia Oliveira Almeida-Souza, Letícia Cristina Machado de Sousa, Richard Costa Polveiro, Luiz Ricardo Goulart Filho, Robinson Sabino-Silva, Vivian Alonso-Goulart, Luciana Saraiva da Silva

“…The accuracy of candidate biomarker proteins was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.ResultsIn total, 431 proteins were identified in the salivary proteomic profile, and 3 proteins were significantly different between the groups: apoptosis inhibitor 5 (API5), phosphoinositide phospholipase C (PI-PLC), and small G protein signaling modulator 2 (Sgsm2). These proteins showed good accuracy based on the ROC curve and a VIP score of &gt;2.0. …”
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Engineered GM-CSF polarizes protumorigenic tumor-associated macrophages to an antitumorigenic phenotype and potently synergizes with IL-12 immunotherapy by Yue Wang, Kevin Chang, Aslan Mansurov, Jun Ishihara, Seounghun Kang, Trevin Kurtanich, Hye Rin Chun, Anna J Slezak, Lisa R Volpatti, Thomas Wang, Aaron T Alpar, Kirsten C Refvik, O Isabella Hansen, Gustavo J Borjas, Brendan T K Berg, Ha-Na Shim, Kevin T Hultgren, Suzana Gomes, Ani Solanki, Melody A Swartz, Jeffrey A Hubbell

“…Therefore, the rational design of immune modulators that can control the immune suppressive properties of TAMs and polarize them, as well as dendritic cells (DCs), toward a more proinflammatory phenotype is a principal objective in cancer immunotherapy.Methods Here, using a protein engineering approach to enhance cytokine residence in the tumor microenvironment, we examined combined stimulation of the myeloid compartment via tumor stroma-binding granulocyte–macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to enhance responses in both DCs and T cells via stroma-binding interleukin-12 (IL-12). …”
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Menthone lowers H3K27ac levels to inhibit Fusarium proliferatum growth by Li-Yan Zhang, Tian-Tian Li, Hong-Xin Liao, Jin-Rui Wen, Hong-Yan Nie, Fu-Rong Xu, Xiao-Yun Liu, Xian Dong

“…Histone acetylation is pivotal in modulating gene expression and influences biological processes in living organisms.ResultsThis study demonstrated that menthone, the primary component of Mentha haplocalyx EO, exhibited notable antifungal activity against Fusarium proliferatum (EC50 = 6.099 mmol/L). …”
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