Multiomics analysis of gibberellin involved in far-red light-regulated internode elongation in cucumber seedlings.

GA participates in FR light-induced internode elongation of cucumber by regulating the expression of genes/proteins related to aquaporins, expansins, cell wall biosynthesis, hormone metabolism, and signal transduction. This study investigated the effects of the interaction between far-red (FR) light and gibberellin (GA) on the internode elongation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. 'Zhongnong No.

Directed Design of Anti-Idiotypic Nanobody with Antibacterial Activity against Foodborne and Its Innovative Application in Green Immunoassay.

Anti-idiotypic antibodies (Anti-Ids) possess the properties to mimic the structure and biological activity of an antigen, which can be utilized for preventing and monitoring hazards. In this study, Nb4Mutant6-Anti-Id, which mimics the structure and antibacterial activity of vancomycin, was designed based on phage display antibody library screening and mutagenesis technology. The affinity of Nb4Mutant6-Anti-Id for the coated antigens of Van-pAbs F(ab)2 and inactivated cells was 6.

Identification of potential drug targets and possible drugs for esophageal carcinoma from genetic insights: a comprehensive two-sample Mendelian randomization study.

Background: Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is the eighth most common cancer, which is a major health problem on a global scale. Comprehensive treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have demonstrated efficacy in certain patients with early-stage esophageal carcinoma. However, it is crucial to explore improved treatment modalities for individuals with advanced, recurrent and metastatic esophageal carcinoma.

Evaluating the prognostic value of microbial communities in predicting recurrence of laryngeal carcinoma: a multicenter case-control study.

Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) presents significant treatment challenges, especially regarding recurrence after larynx-preservation therapy. We identified distinct microbial community structures between recurrence and non-recurrence groups, particularly highlighting the genera abundance of Fusobacterium and Serratia. However, larynx-preserving therapy did not significantly alter microbial diversity in recurrent patients.

Bentazone stress resistance in Methylocystis-Tetradesmus symbiosis: Biochemical and communicative exchanges.

Methane-oxidizing bacteria (MOB)-microalgae symbiosis is vital for greenhouse gas and carbon regulation in shallow aquatic ecosystems (e.g., rice paddies).

Mechanisms of KCNQ1 gating modulation by KCNE1/3 for cell-specific function.

KCNQ1 potassium channels are essential for physiological processes such as cardiac rhythm and intestinal chloride secretion. KCNE family subunits (KCNE1-5) associate with KCNQ1, conferring distinct properties across various tissues. KCNQ1 activation requires membrane depolarization and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) whose cellular levels are controlled by Gαq-coupled GPCR activation.

Study of Visual Quality and Higher Order Aberrations in Early Posterior Capsular Opacification.

This study aims to explore the visual quality and characteristics of higher order aberrations (HOAs) in patients with early posterior capsule opacification (PCO), providing a theoretical basis for the clinical assessment of early PCO and the potential benefits of Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy. This cross-section observational study included 73 patients (73 eyes) diagnosed as PCO at a tertiary hospital from September 2022 to September 2023. All subjects underwent optometric examinations, OQAS, and iTrace measurements, followed by posterior capsule retroillumination photography after full mydriasis.

Mechanisms of KCNQ1 gating modulation by KCNE1/3 for cell-specific function.

KCNQ1 potassium channels are essential for physiological processes such as cardiac rhythm and intestinal chloride secretion. KCNE-family subunits (KCNE1-5) associate with KCNQ1, conferring distinct properties across various tissues. KCNQ1 activation requires membrane depolarization and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) whose cellular levels are controlled by Gαq-coupled GPCR activation.

Predicting the ferroptosis-associated gene targets in atherosclerosis by integrating GWAS and eQTL studies summary data.

Atherosclerosis is a chronic, low-grade inflammatory disease affecting the arteries, which causes cardiovascular disease by narrowing the patient's arterial blood vessels, and is currently the number 1 disease killer in the United States. Nevertheless, developing new animal model approaches and novel therapeutic strategies requires time to treat affected individuals who do not benefit from statins. However, the exact mechanism behind AS pathology is still unknown.

Radiotherapy improves the clinical outcomes of recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancers treated with immunotherapy.

Background: It is uncertain whether the combination of immunotherapy and radiotherapy can provide survival benefits for recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the impact of radiotherapy on the efficacy of immunotherapy and prognostic analysis in 113 patients with R/M HNSCC in our institution from 2018 to 2022. The Kaplan-Meier method was utilized for survival analysis, and Cox regression analysis was conducted to identify prognostic factors.

A novel adenosine-to-inosine RNA editing-based nomogram for predicting prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objective: Although the role of adenosine-to-inosine RNA editing (ATIRE) has gained widespread attention in multiple cancers, its predictive role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains little known. We aimed to establish a predicting signature based on ATIRE for the prognosis of HCC.

Methods: A total of 200 HCC patients with survival data and ATIRE profiles from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database were divided into training (n = 140) and validation (n = 60) cohorts.

Activated platelets stimulate effector CD8+ T cells to enhance HNSCC immunotherapy efficacy.

Programmed Death Receptor-1 (PD-1) is an immune checkpoint receptor expressed on the surface of T cells. Monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-1 and its ligand, PD-L1, are among the most widely utilized immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer immunotherapy, dramatically improving the prognosis of patients with various malignancies. Traditionally, platelets, which are cytoplasmic fragments derived from megakaryocytes, have been primarily recognized for their roles in hemostasis and coagulation.

Long-Lasting Lithium-Ion Batteries Enabled by Advanced Anode Design of a Hydrangea-like FeP/SnP@C Heterostructure.

Transition metal phosphide (TMP)-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have garnered significant attention due to their high theoretical specific capacity and cost-effectiveness, yet they suffer from volume changes and pulverization during cycling. Herein, an advanced heterostructural FeP/SnP@C material was synthesized and applied as the anode material for tackling the key issues. The FeP/SnP@C composite comprises ultrathin nanosheets arranged in a hydrangea-like morphology, boasting a substantial specific surface area toward electrolyte penetration.

Dietary and nutritional interventions for human diseases: their modulatory effects on ferroptosis.

A balanced diet is essential for maintaining human health. Increasing evidence suggests that dietary and nutritional interventions contribute to disease management and are associated with reduced healthcare costs and economic burden. Ferroptosis, a novel type of regulated cell death (RCD) driven by lipid peroxidation, has been shown to be involved in various pathological conditions, including diabetes, ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, inflammation-related diseases, and cancer.

Prospects for the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia in the Philippines.

Over the past decade, the elderly Filipino population has significantly increased, rising from 4.6 million seniors, which was approximately 6% of the total population in 2000, to 6.5 million, or around 6.

Downregulation of CCR2 reduces ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction by splenic nerve neuromodulation in acute and chronic rat models.

Objectives: Pathological remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI) confers the development of heart failure. Our prior research has indicated that splenic nerve neuromodulation mitigates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) by reducing levels of proinflammatory factors. This study aims to explore the potential therapeutic benefits of splenic nerve neuromodulation in MI and the underlying mechanism.

CD63-high macrophage-derived exosomal miR-6876-5p promotes hepatocellular carcinoma stemness via PTEN/Akt-mediated EMT pathway.

Objective: Accumulating evidence suggests that microRNAs derived from macrophage exosomes can regulate the stemness and progression of cancer. However, the interaction mechanisms between HCC cells and tumor-associated macrophages remain unclear.

Methods: Exosomes were extracted from control or CD63 overexpression macrophages and co-cultured with HCC cells.

Data mining of adverse drug event signals with Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir from FAERS.

Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir, acting as an effective agent against COVID-19, has achieved considerable results in clinical studies in terms of drug efficacy. However, there is little research about its medication safety. Based on the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database, this study aims to mine the adverse reaction signals of the latest major recommended drug Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir for the antiviral treatment of COVID-19, so as to provide a basis for safe and rational drug use.

Efficient analysis of drug interactions in liver injury: a retrospective study leveraging natural language processing and machine learning.

Background: Liver injury from drug-drug interactions (DDIs), notably with anti-tuberculosis drugs such as isoniazid, poses a significant safety concern. Electronic medical records contain comprehensive clinical information and have gained increasing attention as a potential resource for DDI detection. However, a substantial portion of adverse drug reaction (ADR) information is hidden in unstructured narrative text, which has yet to be efficiently harnessed, thereby introducing bias into the research.

Causal relationship between sleep apnea and prostatitis: A 2-sample Mendelian randomization study.

Observational studies indicate that the risk of prostatitis in sleep apnea patients is higher than those without sleep apnea. However, the causal relationships remain to be determined. This study aims to investigate the causal relationships of sleep apnea on prostatitis using Mendelian randomization (MR).

Shared genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders and hemorrhoidal disease: a large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis.

Background: The genetic association between psychiatric disorders and hemorrhoidal disease (HEM) is still not well known. The work aims to investigate their comorbidity at a genetic level.

Methods: Utilizing recent large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS), we investigated the genetic overlap at the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), gene, and molecular level between depression and HEM, bipolar disorder (BD) and HEM, neuroticism and HEM, as well as schizophrenia (SCZ) and HEM.

RAB12-LRRK2 complex suppresses primary ciliogenesis and regulates centrosome homeostasis in astrocytes.

The leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) phosphorylates a subset of RAB GTPases, and their phosphorylation levels are elevated by Parkinson's disease (PD)-linked mutations of LRRK2. However, the precise function of the LRRK2-regulated RAB GTPase in the brain remains to be elucidated. Here, we identify RAB12 as a robust LRRK2 substrate in the mouse brain through phosphoproteomics profiling and solve the structure of RAB12-LRRK2 protein complex through Cryo-EM analysis.

Prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in female participants with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The prevalence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in female participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were reported with inconsistent results. However, no systematic review and meta-analysis of pooled data provide reliable estimates of FSD prevalence in female participants with RA.

Aim: To investigate the global prevalence and risk factors of FSD in female participants with RA and to analyze the association between FSD risk and RA.