Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for Acute Ischemic Stroke Based on a Novel Ultrasound-Based Carotid Plaque Scoring System and Clinical Factors.

Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is characterized by high incidence, sudden onset, and often poor prognosis. Carotid atherosclerosis plays a crucial role in its pathogenesis, and ultrasound imaging offers a non-invasive method for evaluating carotid plaque characteristics. This study aimed to develop and validate a prediction model for AIS risk based on a novel ultrasound-based carotid plaque scoring system combined with clinical risk factors.

Mendelian Randomization Analyses Reveal Causal Relationships between Brain Structural Connectivity and Risk of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Objectives: To explore the relationship between brain structural connectivity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Design: Two-sample Mendelian randomization (2SMR) was conducted by querying a relevant European population genome-wide association studies (GWAS) database about the anatomical connections of the brain and polycystic ovarian syndrome from the Ieu Open GWAS Project database. Two hundred six brain structural connectivity-related single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were evaluated as instrumental variables (IVs).

Zirconium-embedded ceramic membrane catalyzed moderate ozonation: dual-function synergy for simultaneous control of algal odorants and membrane fouling in water treatment.

The integration of ozone with ceramic membrane offers a promising approach for treating algae-laden water but presents challenges in balancing oxidation efficacy with the preservation of cell integrity. In this study, catalytic ceramic membrane system embedded with zirconium (Zr) developed achieved 58.4 % removal of 2-methylisoborneol and 68.

Rapid and accurate identification of foodborne bacteria: a combined approach using confocal Raman micro-spectroscopy and explainable machine learning.

This study proposes a rapid identification method for foodborne pathogens by combining Raman spectroscopy with explainable machine learning. Spectral data of nine common foodborne pathogens are collected using a laser confocal Raman spectrometer, and their characteristic Raman peaks are identified and analyzed. Key spectral features are extracted using competitive adaptive reweighted sampling (CARS) and the successive projections algorithm (SPA), while t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE) is employed for visualization.

HGF/c-Met Promotes Breast Cancer Tamoxifen Resistance Through the EZH2/HOTAIR-miR-141/200a Feedback Signaling Pathway.

Tamoxifen is one of the most frequently used endocrine medications for the treatment of estrogen receptor-positive (ER + ) breast cancer (BC). Unfortunately, tamoxifen resistance (TR) brings more challenges to the clinical treatment, and the mechanisms of TR have not yet been fully clarified. HGF/c-Met is closely associated with cancer metastasis, but whether it is involved in TR remains unclear.

A rolling circle amplification-based DNAzyme walker against intracellular degradation for imaging tumor cells' microRNA.

We present a novel DNA molecular machine (RCA-D-Walker) that integrates a DNAzyme-based molecular beacon with RCA-based vectors for miRNA imaging in tumor cells. It can accurately target tumor cells through the sgc8 aptamer. The target miRNA can restore the DNAzyme's ability to cleave the substrate, which in turn produces an amplified fluorescent signal.

Chromosome-level dairy goat genome reveals the regulatory landscape of lactation.

Goat milk is rich in various nutrients that are beneficial for human health. However, the genomic evolution and genetic basis underlying the nutritional value and unique flavor formation in dairy goats remain poorly understood. In the present study, we generate a chromosome-level genome assembly for dairy goats comprising 2.

B-cell hub genes play a cardiovascular pathogenic role of in childhood obesity and Kawasaki disease as revealed by transcriptomics-based analyses.

The study aims to explore the central genes that Kawasaki disease (KD) and Obesity (OB) may jointly contribute to coronary artery disease. Investigating single-cell datasets (GSE168732 and GSE163830) from a comprehensive gene expression database, we identified characteristic immune cell subpopulations in KD and OB. B cells emerged as the common immune cell characteristic subgroup in both conditions.

Evaluation of arsenic pollution in field-contaminated soil at the soil's actual pH.

The pollution and ecological risks posed by arsenic (As) entering the soil are the major environmental challenges faced by human beings. Soil phosphatase can serve as a useful indicator for assessing As contamination under specific soil pH conditions. However, the study of phosphatase kinetics in long-term field As-contaminated soil remains unclear, presenting a significant obstacle to the monitoring and evaluation of As pollution and toxicity.

Screening and Application of DNA Aptamers for Heparin-Binding Protein.

Rapid detection of heparin-binding protein (HBP) is essential for timely intervention in sepsis cases. Current detection techniques are usually antibody-based immunological methods, which have certain problems, such as complexity and slow detection, and fall short in meeting the urgency of clinical needs. The application of an aptamer can address these concerns well.

Granulomatous orchitis: A case report of misdiagnosis and review of the literature.

Granulomatous orchitis is a relatively rare clinical testicular lesion. The imaging manifestations and clinical symptoms are similar to those of testicular tumors. In order to improve the understanding of this disease, this article reports the ultrasonographic manifestations of a case of granulomatous orchitis and reviews the relevant literature with.

Intelligent Reconfiguration-Promoted Cellular Internalization of Core-Shell DNA Nanoprobe Equipped with Successive Dual Stimuli-Responsive Protective Satellites for Amplification Fluorescence Imaging of Tumor Cells.

Although DNA probes have attracted increasing interest for precise tumor cell identification by imaging intracellular biomarkers, the requirement of commercial transfection reagents, limited targeting ligands, and/or non-biocompatible inorganic nanostructures has hampered the clinic translation. To circumvent these shortcomings, a reconfigurable ES-NC (Na-dependent DNAzyme (E)-based substrate (S) cleavage core/shell DNA nanocluster (NC)) entirely from DNA strands is assembled for precise imaging of cancerous cells in a successive dual-stimuli-responsive manner. This nanoprobe is composed of a strung DNA tetrahedral satellites-based protective (DTP) shell, parallelly aligned target-responsive sensing (PTS) interlayer, and hydrophobic cholesterol-packed innermost layer (HCI core).

Influence of repeated estrus synchronization treatment on hormone secretion, growth, and development of dairy goats.

In large-scale intensive farms, dairy goats often undergo frequent estrus synchronization (ES) treatment, which may result in a decline in reproductive performance; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) and progesterone (P4)-mediated ES treatment on fertility in dairy goats, while also identifying key metabolic and endocrine mechanisms that influence reproductive performance in does subjected to repeated ES treatment. Forty-eight Saanen does were randomly assigned to two groups (24 goats each) that received ES treatments either thrice fortnightly (3-PMSG) or once (1-PMSG) simultaneously with the third ES treatment of the 3-PMSG group during the breeding season.

CD36 deletion ameliorates diabetic kidney disease by restoring fatty acid oxidation and improving mitochondrial function.

Renal tubular epithelial cells (TECs) are vulnerable to mitochondrial dysregulation, which is an integral part of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). We found that CD36 knockout ameliorated mitochondrial dysfunction and diabetic kidney injury in mice, improved renal function, glomerular hypertrophy, tubular injury, tubulointerstitial fibrosis, and kidney cell apoptosis. Furthermore, CD36 knockout conferred protection against diabetes-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and restored renal tubular cells and mitochondrial morphology.

Dynamic role of Scd1 gene during mouse oocyte growth and maturation.

Mammalian reproductive ability is regulated by many factors, among which the fatty acid metabolism network provides energy for oocyte growth and primordial follicle formation during early mouse oogenesis. But the mechanism behind that is still unknown. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (Scd1) gene expression is increased during the oogenesis process, supporting the oocyte's healthy growth.

miR-380-3p promotes β-casein expression by targeting αS1-casein in goat mammary epithelial cells.

Objective: αS1-Casein is more closely associated with milk allergic reaction than other milk protein components. microRNA (miRNA) is a class of small non-coding RNAs that modulate multiple biological progresses by the target gene. However, the post-transcriptional regulation of αS1-casein expression by miRNA in ruminants remains unclear.

Role of aquaporin 3 in reproductive performance of dairy goats after repeated estrus synchronization stimulation.

This study explored the specific molecular mechanisms through which repeated estrus synchronization (ES) treatments reduce the reproductive performance of dairy goats. Ninety-six goats (n = 24/group) were randomly assigned to two groups receiving ES treatments thrice every fortnight (3-equine chorionic gonadotropin [eCG] and 3-follicle stimulating hormone [FSH] groups) and two groups receiving one ES treatment (1-eCG and 1-FSH groups). ES treatments of 1- and 3-eCG goats were performed via the intravaginal insertion of a controlled internal drug release (CIDR) device containing 300 mg progesterone (P4), followed by 300 IU eCG injections 48 h before CIDR withdrawal.

Diagnosis of descending aorta-pulmonary venous fistula combined with pulmonary arteriovenous fistula by color Doppler ultrasound combined with CT: A case report.

Aorto-pulmonary venous fistula combined with pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is a rare condition with an unknown incidence. We experienced a case of descending aorto-pulmonary venous fistula combined with a pulmonary arteriovenous fistula, which was treated with pulmonary arteriovenous fistula embolization and improved.

Scd1 Deficiency in Early Embryos Affects Blastocyst ICM Formation through RPs-Mdm2-p53 Pathway.

Embryos contain a large number of lipid droplets, and lipid metabolism is gradually activated during embryonic development to provide energy. However, the regulatory mechanisms remain to be investigated. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (Scd1) is a fatty acid desaturase gene that is mainly involved in intracellular monounsaturated fatty acid production, which takes part in many physiological processes.

Selective internal radiation therapy with yttrium-90 resin microspheres followed by anatomical hepatectomy: A potential curative strategy in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

About 80% of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients are in advanced stages and ineligible for curative surgery. Palliative treatments just maintained limited survival, thus an effective downstaging therapy is badly needed. Here we report an initially unresectable patient who underwent radical hepatectomy after successful downstaging with selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT).

Visually predicting microRNA-regulated tumor metastasis by intracellularly 3D counting of fluorescent spots based on in situ growth of DNA flares.

Introduction: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been revealed to be critical genetic regulators in various physiological processes and thus quantitative information on the expression level of critical miRNAs has important implications for the initiation and development of human diseases, including cancers.

Objectives: We herein develop three-dimensionally (3D) counting of intracellular fluorescent spots for accurately evaluating microRNA-21 (miRNA-21) expression in individual HeLa cells based on stimuli-activated in situ growth of optical DNA flares, grid-patterned DNA-protein hybrids (GDPHs).

Methods: Target miRNA is sequence-specifically detected down to 10 pM owing to efficient signal amplification.