ZSH‐2208: A novel retinoid with potent anti‐tumour effects on ESCC stem cells via RARγ–TNFAIP3 axis by Ruoxue Chen, Xuan Huang, Jiayun Hou, Junjie Ni, Wenrui Zhao, Quanlin Li, Heng Jiao, Xin Cao

“…Cancer stem cells (CSCs) accelerate the progression ESCC via their strong self‐renewal and tumourigenic capabilities, presenting significant clinical challenges due to increased risks of recurrence and drug resistance. …”
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Screening of the Dichloromethane: Methanolic Extract of Centella asiatica for Antibacterial Activities against Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Shigella sonnei, Bacillus subtili... by Berick Moturi Sieberi, George Isanda Omwenga, Rachael Kitondo Wambua, Judith Chemutai Samoei, Mathew Piero Ngugi

“…Moreover, many synthetic antibiotics are associated with side effects and progressive increase in antimicrobial resistance. Currently, there is growing interest in discovering new antibacterial agents from ethnomedicinal plants. …”
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Correlation between ellipsoid zone thickness and the presence of subretinal drusenoid deposits in age-related macular degeneration by Richard B Rosen, Roland Theodore Smith, Gerardo Ledesma-Gil, Oscar Otero-Marquez, Yuehong Tong, Katy Tai, Gareth M C Lema, Raymond Matthew Bellis, Yang Fei, Brandon Le

“…This thinning gradation is consistent with progressive destruction of highly oxygen-sensitive mitochondria in the EZ from hypoxia. …”
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Enrichment of Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts, Macrophages, and Up‐Regulated TNF‐α Signaling in the Tumor Microenvironment of CMS4 Colorectal Peritoneal Metastasis by Eirik Høye, Chakravarthi Kanduri, Annette Torgunrud, Susanne Lorenz, Bjørn Edwin, Stein G. Larsen, Åsmund A. Fretland, Vegar J. Dagenborg, Kjersti Flatmark, Christin Lund‐Andersen

“…Notably, PM showed enrichment for CAFs and endothelial cells, consistent with distinct pathways associated with metastatic growth and progression in the peritoneal cavity. PM with the mesenchymal subtype, CMS4, had increased CAFs, endothelial cells, and macrophages, along with up‐regulated genes related to TNF‐α signaling via NF‐κB, EMT, and angiogenesis. …”
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Association of Serum Alpha-Tocopherol and Retinol with the Extent of Coronary Lesions in Coronary Artery Disease by Carolinne Thaísa de Oliveira Fernandes Miranda, Victor Hugo Rezende Duarte, Marina Sampaio de Menezes Cruz, Mychelle Kytchia Rodrigues Nunes Duarte, Jéssica Nayara Góes de Araújo, Ayda Maria Quirino Silva dos Santos, Juliana Marinho de Oliveira, Maria Sanali Moura Oliveira Paiva, Adriana Augusto Rezende, Mario Hiroyuki Hirata, Rosario Dominguez Crespo Hirata, Karla Danielly da Silva Ribeiro, André Ducati Luchessi, Vivian Nogueira Silbiger

“…Background and aims: Fat-soluble vitamins play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease and progression of atherosclerosis. This study aimed at investigating the relationship of the serum levels of alpha-tocopherol and retinol with the extent of coronary lesions in patients with coronary artery disease. …”
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Mutation in CDC42 Gene Set as a Response Biomarker for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy by Kun Wang, Yingying Zhang, Zhaoming Su, Bei Wang, Yuanyang Zhou, Xiaochu Tong, Chengying Xie, Xiaomin Luo, Sulin Zhang, Mingyue Zheng

“…Results Mutations in the CDC42 gene set were associated with improved overall survival and progression‐free survival. Furthermore, our analysis of immune response landscapes among different statuses of the CDC42 gene set supports its role as a biomarker. …”
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Characterization of a chemically induced osteoarthritis model in zebrafish by Gongyi Xiao, Jin Qin, Huiping Yang, Qizhi Song, Ruobin Zhang, Junlan Huang, Yuexi Mou, Wen Liu, Xianding Sun, Mao Nie

“…Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the progressive degeneration of the synovial joint, leading to irreversible damage to articular cartilage and subchondral bone. …”
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Role of central retinal artery and ophthalmic artery color doppler imaging in patients with increased intraocular pressure by Alka Agrawal, Gaurav Bhandari, Suhas Kattigowda, Mayank Patidar, Manzill JP

“…Furthermore, the RI was increased in both the OA (0.79 vs. 0.77) and CRA (0.80 vs. 0.77), indicating early vascular dysfunction associated with disease progression.Conclusion: CDI serves as a non-invasive method for detecting vascular changes that precede visual field defects in glaucoma patients, highlighting its potential for early diagnosis and management. …”
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mtSTAT3 suppresses rheumatoid arthritis by regulating Th17 and synovial fibroblast inflammatory cell death with IL-17-mediated autophagy dysfunction by Seon-Yeong Lee, Jeonghyeon Moon, A Ram Lee, Young-Mee Moon, Jeong Won Choi, Chae Rim Lee, Su Been Jeon, Hee Su Sohn, Jeehee Youn, Dongyun Shin, Sung-Hwan Park, Mi-La Cho

“…Abstract Th17 cells are activated by STAT3 factors in the nucleus, and these factors are correlated with the pathologic progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Recent studies have demonstrated the presence of STAT3 in mitochondria, but its function is unclear. …”
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Machine Learning Diagnostic Model for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Based on Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation and Ferroptosis-Related Genes by Wenchao Chen, Ting Zhu, Xiaofan Pu, Linlin Zhao, Senhao Zhou, Xin Zhong, Suihan Wang, Tianyu Lin

“…However, the precise role of LLPS and ferroptosis-related genes in HCC progression and prognosis remains obscure. Unraveling this connection could pave the way for innovative diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. …”
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Predicting hepatocellular carcinoma outcomes and immune therapy response with ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling-related genes, highlighting MORF4L1 as a promising target by Chao Xu, Litao Liang, Guoqing Liu, Yanzhi Feng, Bin Xu, Deming Zhu, Wenbo Jia, Jinyi Wang, Wenhu Zhao, Xiangyu Ling, Yongping Zhou, Wenzhou Ding, Lianbao Kong

“…Conclusion ACRRGs, particularly MORF4L1, play crucial roles in modulating HCC progression, offering new insights into the molecular mechanisms driving HCC and potential therapeutic targets. …”
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Quercetin Alleviates Hyperglycemic-Generated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Contacted Apoptosis of Rat Nucleus Pulposus Cells by Zhen Yu, Xianfeng Wang, Yusen Hu, Xinfa Wang, Zhenghuan Zhu, Xu Xu, Yiming Wang, Ailiang Zhang

“…Background: Previous research has shown that apoptosis of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells contributes to intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) progression. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is a reaction to diverse stimuli in eukaryotes and is tightly contacted with apoptosis. …”
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Influence of luteolin on the apoptosis of esophageal cancer Eca109 cells and its mechanism of action by Shaokang Wang, Lingmeng Fu, Yi Wu, Hongmei Xiao, Jing Wang, Guiju Sun

“…The effect of luteolin on cell cycle progression and apoptosis was assayed by using flow cytometry (FCM). …”
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Case report of the first use of a hydrogel rectal spacer for prostate cancer reirradiation via LDR brachytherapy: applications and technical notes by Amina Lazrek, Sebastiano Finocchi Ghersi, Adeline Petre, Sarah Houabes, Anne-Agathe Serre, Frederic Gassa, Magali Sandt, Cecile Laude, Camille Roukoz, Salvatore Cozzi

“…The significant biochemical response observed underscores the efficacy of this approach in controlling disease progression. The rectal spacer enhances treatment safety by reducing radiation exposure to adjacent tissues, highlighting its importance in reirradiation protocols. …”
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Novel combination therapy for platinum-eligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Takafumi Yanagisawa, Keiichiro Mori, Akihiro Matsukawa, Tatsushi Kawada, Satoshi Katayama, Ekaterina Laukhtina, Pawel Rajwa, Fahad Quhal, Benjamin Pradere, Wataru Fukuokaya, Kosuke Iwatani, Renate Pichler, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Marco Moschini, Wojciech Krajewski, Jun Miki, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Takahiro Kimura, European Association of Urology–Young Academic Urologists Urothelial Carcinoma Working Group (EAU-YAU)

“…Network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted to compare outcomes, including overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rates (ORRs), complete response rates (CRRs), and treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs). …”
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A nomogram for predicting neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with neonatal pneumonia after 34 weeks of gestation by Aosong Yu, Huanhuan Hou, Huanhuan Hou, Lingyi Ran, Xiaojia Sun, Wanchun Xin, Tong Feng

“…Gestational age, triple concave sign, blood glucose measurement after birth (Glu), Apgar score at the 5th minute (Apgar5), neutrophil count (ANC) and platelet count (PLT) are independent predictors of NARDS in late preterm and term newborns who present with progressive respiratory distress and require varying degrees of respiratory support within the first 24 h of life to minimize work of breathing and restore organismal oxygenation. …”
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Mathematical modeling in autoimmune diseases: from theory to clinical application by Yaroslav Ugolkov, Yaroslav Ugolkov, Yaroslav Ugolkov, Antonina Nikitich, Antonina Nikitich, Cristina Leon, Gabriel Helmlinger, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Victor Sokolov, Victor Sokolov, Alina Volkova, Alina Volkova

“…Following a systematic literature review, 38 models describing the onset, progression, and/or the effect of treatment in 13 systemic and organ-specific autoimmune conditions were identified, most models developed for inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, and lupus (5 models each). ≥70% of the models were developed as nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations, others – as partial differential equations, integro-differential equations, Boolean networks, or probabilistic models. …”
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Real-world experiences with brentuximab vedotion-based regimens in systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a multi-center retrospective study by Zhiqiang Zhao, Qinchuan Yu, Liping Su, Jianxia He, Jie Tao, Yanfeng Xi, Yujiao Guo, Yanhong Luo, Lieyang Wang

“…Primary endpoints were complete response rate (CRR) and overall response rate (ORR); secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), duration of response (DOR), and the incidence of adverse events (AEs).ResultsAmong the 38 patients (28 newly diagnosed and 10 with refractory/relapsed disease), the ORR were 100% (with 89.3% CR) for newly diagnosed patients and 70% (with 50% CR) for refractory/relapsed patients. …”
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The Real-World Clinical Outcomes of Heavily Pretreated HER2+ and HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan at a Single Centre by Anna-Maria Lazaratos, Matthew Dankner, Aalya Hamouda, Soumaya Labidi, Victor Cohen, Lawrence Panasci, Jennifer E. Friedmann, François Patenaude, Cristiano Ferrario, Mark Basik, April A. N. Rose, Parvaneh Fallah

“…The outcomes of interest were the overall response rate, overall survival, progression-free survival and grade 4–5 adverse events. …”
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Modulation of Stemness and Differentiation Regulators by Valproic Acid in Medulloblastoma Neurospheres by Natália Hogetop Freire, Alice Laschuk Herlinger, Julia Vanini, Matheus Dalmolin, Marcelo A. C. Fernandes, Carolina Nör, Vijay Ramaswamy, Caroline Brunetto de Farias, André Tesainer Brunetto, Algemir Lunardi Brunetto, Lauro José Gregianin, Mariane da Cunha Jaeger, Michael D. Taylor, Rafael Roesler

“…Changes in epigenetic processes such as histone acetylation are proposed as key events influencing cancer cell function and the initiation and progression of pediatric brain tumors. Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiepileptic drug that acts partially by inhibiting histone deacetylases (HDACs) and could be repurposed as an epigenetic anticancer therapy. …”
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