Corrosion Behavior of 347H Stainless Steel in NaCl-KCl-MgCl Molten Salt: Vapor, Liquid, and Interface Comparison.

The suitability of 347H stainless steel (SS347H) for chloride salt environments is critical in selecting materials for next-generation concentrated solar power (CSP) systems. This study investigated the corrosion behavior of SS347H in a ton-scale purification system with continuously flowing chloride salt under three conditions: exposure to NaCl-KCl-MgCl molten salt vapor, immersion in molten salt, and at the molten salt surface interface. Results revealed that corrosion was most severe in the molten salt vapor, where HCl steam facilitated Cl reactions with Fe and Cr in the metal, causing dissolution and forming deep corrosion pits.

Development and validation of a 16-gene T-cell- related prognostic model in non-small cell lung cancer.

Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibits variable T-cell responses, influencing prognosis and outcomes.

Methods: We analyzed 1,027 NSCLC and 108 non-cancerous samples from TCGA using ssGSEA, WGCNA, and differential expression analysis to identify T-cell-related subtypes. A prognostic model was constructed using LASSO Cox regression and externally validated with GEO datasets (GSE50081, GSE31210, GSE30219).

M2 macrophage-derived exosomes reverse TGF-β1-induced epithelial mesenchymal transformation in BEAS-2B cells via the TGF-βRI/Smad2/3 signaling pathway.

Introduction: Airway remodeling in bronchial asthma can be inhibited by disrupting the epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) of activated airway epithelial cells. Exosomes, as key mediators of intercellular communication, have been implicated in the pathophysiology of asthma-related airway inflammation, remodeling, and hyperresponsiveness. This study aimed to investigate the role of M2 macrophage-derived exosomes (M2φ-exos) in modulating TGF-β1-induced EMT in airway epithelial (BEAS-2B) cells and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanism, if any.

Severe pneumonia complicated by deep vein thrombosis: a case report.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the legs is a rare but clinically important complication of pneumonia. We report a case of a 51-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with fever, cough, and dyspnea. Next-generation sequencing confirmed the diagnosis of pneumonia.

Single-Cell Sequencing Reveals PD-L1-Mediated Immune Escape Signaling in Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among all cancers, for which immunotherapy can frequently lead to drug resistance. To understand the molecular mechanisms behind immune escape in patients with lung cancer and develop predictive and therapeutic targets, we carried out analytical experiments using single-cell sequencing. We collected eight tumor tissue samples from eight patients with lung adenocarcinoma and categorized them based on the positive reactions for programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression levels.

Rare dual MYH9-ROS1 fusion variants in a patient with lung adenocarcinoma: A case report.

Rationale: ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1) fusion is a rare but important driver mutation in non-small cell lung cancer, which usually shows significant sensitivity to small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors. With the widespread application of next-generation sequencing (NGS), more fusions and co-mutations of ROS1 have been discovered. Non-muscle myosin heavy chain 9 (MYH9) is a rare fusion partner of ROS1 gene as reported.

Lymphoma combined with lung cancer: A case report.

Lymphoma originates from the lymphatic hematopoietic system and is prone to develop second tumors. We reported a case of lymphoma initially manifesting systematic lymphadenopathies and lung space-occupying lymphoma that developed to lung squamous cell carcinoma in 30 months. The diseases once responded satisfactorily to chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy but progressed after 8 months.

Plasma-induced Fe-doped zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 derived P-Fe-NC for enhanced phenol degradation.

Plasma-synergistic catalysis is considered an effective method for degrading aromatic organic pollutants in water. However, the underlying synergistic catalytic mechanism between plasma and catalysts remains poorly understood. Here, we propose a plasma-metal organic frameworks (MOFs) synergistic strategy to investigate the mechanism of plasma-synergistic catalysts for phenol degradation.

Molecular and Functional Analysis of the Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase (SCD) Gene in Buffalo: Implications for Milk Fat Synthesis.

The SCD is a rate-limiting enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in dairy cows; however, its role in the mammary gland of buffalo is not well understood. In this study, we isolated and characterized the complete coding sequence (CDS) of the buffalo gene from mammary gland tissue and investigated its effects on milk fat synthesis using bioinformatics analyses, tissue differential expression detection, and cellular functional experiments. The cloned gene has a CDS length of 1080 bp, encoding a protein of 359 amino acids.

USP33 promotes pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell pyroptosis by stabilizing TRAF2 through deubiquitination.

Objective: Inhibiting the pyroptosis of human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (HPMECs) is a promising therapeutic modality for acute lung injury (ALI). Given the undefined effect of ubiquitin-specific protease 33 (USP33) and tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2) on pyroptosis in lung injury, this study investigates their roles in the pyroptosis of HPMECs during ALI.

Methods: The hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R)-induced model was constructed in HPMECs.

Integration of Transcriptomics and WGCNA to Characterize -Induced Systemic Resistance in for Defense against .

Beneficial fungi of the genus are among the most widespread biocontrol agents that induce a plant's defense response against pathogens. is one of the main pathogens that can negatively affect production and quality. To investigate the impact of on defense responses to , roots under + (T + F) treatment and (F) treatment were sampled and subjected to transcriptomic analysis.

Development of a scale for the impact of emotion management on young athletes' training efficiency.

In this study, we developed a scale to evaluate emotion management and its benefits for young athletes in China, and to analyze the impact of emotion management on their training efficiency. Following an extensive literature review, we used AMOS structural equation model software to develop a scale for evaluating the effects and benefits of emotion management on young athletes' training efficiency. Results showed that young athletes' emotion management training and its benefits can be divided into five dimensions: benefit evaluation, emotional cognition, emotion influence, emotion control, and emotion regulation.

Pneumonia Caused by and SARS-CoV-2 Coinfection Diagnosed Using Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Case Report.

We report a case of pneumonia caused by coinfection with and the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron XBB.1 variant, confirmed using metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). and SARS-CoV-2 were detected in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid using mNGS.

Case Report: Pneumonia Caused by and Co-Infection.

This study presents a rare case of pneumonia caused by a co-infection of and , confirmed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS). The patient, who had underlying chronic hepatitis B, had adopted a stray pigeon before the onset of the disease. The primary symptoms were fever, and a productive cough.

Integrated Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Effects of Cutting on the Synthesis of Flavonoids and Saponins in Chinese Herbal Medicine .

Astragali Radix, derived from the roots of , is a traditional Chinese medicine containing flavonoids and saponins as its key ingredients. With a shortage in the wild sources of the herbal plant, it is especially important to explore a cultivation mode for for medicinal purposes. Cutting, a physical environmental stress method, was used in this study with the objective of improving the quality of this herbal legume.

Long-non-coding RNA AK001058: A genetic biomarker in cisplatin sensitivity of non-small-cell lung carcinoma.

Previous evidences have shown that lncRNA AK001058 serves as an oncogene. This study aims to elucidate the expression characteristic of AK001058 in NSCLC samples, and its potential influence on the malignant progression and cisplatin resistance of NSCLC. Relative levels of AK001058 and IGF2 in NSCLC and non-tumoral tissues were detected by qRT-PCR.

A case report: Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia.

Rationale: Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP) is a rare acute or subacute interstitial lung disorder characterized by the deposition of fibrin within the alveoli and organizing pneumonia with a patchy distribution. The clinical features of AFOP are nonspecific, and it is often misdiagnosed as pneumonia, cancer, tuberculosis, or other lung disorders.

Patient Concerns: In this case report, a 58-year-old woman presented with chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough and sputum.

Screening of high-efficiency nitrogen-fixing bacteria from the traditional Chinese medicine plant Astragalus mongolicus and its effect on plant growth promotion and bacterial communities in the rhizosphere.

Background: Astragalus mongolicus Bunge is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is thus cultivated in bulk. The cultivation of A. mongolicus requires a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer, increasing the planting cost of medicinal materials and polluting the environment.

Decoding SEC24 Homolog D, COPII coat complex component accuracy as a signature gene in three human cancers.

Although an increasing body of evidence supports the crucial role of the SEC24 Homolog D, COPII Coat Complex Component (SEC24D) gene in the initiation and progression of cancer, a comprehensive pan-cancer analysis of this gene is still lacking. In this study, we conducted an extensive investigation of SEC24D, aiming to elucidate its potential role and underlying mechanisms across multiple human tumors. Our analysis relied on data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases.

[Association between early-life factors and pubertal timing in girls].

Objectives: To study the association between early-life factors (including birth weight, method of birth, gestational age, and history of gestational metabolic disorders) and pubertal timing in girls.

Methods: The stratified cluster sampling method was used to select the girls in grades 2-3 and 7-8 from three primary schools and three middle schools in Guangzhou, China from March to December, 2019, and breast development was examined for all girls. A questionnaire survey was performed to collect the information on early-life factors.

Nerve growth factor causes epinephrine release dysfunction by regulating phenotype alterations and the function of adrenal medullary chromaffin cells in mice with allergic rhinitis.

The presence of allergic rhinitis (AR) is an increased risk factor for the occurrence of bronchial asthma (BA). Nerve growth factor (NGF), in addition to its key role in the development and differentiation of neurons, may also be an important inflammatory factor in AR and BA. However, the pathogenesis of the progression of AR to BA remains to be elucidated.

Enhancing activity of β-lactam and fluoroquinolones antibiotics by artemisinin and its derivatives against MDR .

Artemisinin and its derivatives had played a biocidal role in biomedical remedies, while they were expected to enhance the activity of antibiotics against multiple drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. The current study evaluated the interaction of artemisinin (ART), dihydroartemisinin (DHA), artesunate (AS), and artemisinic acid (AA) with β-lactam and fluoroquinolones antibiotics against . Antibiotic strip test (-test), Kirby Bauer's disc test (KB method), and broth microdilution method were adopted for susceptibility analysis, while the checkerboard method was applied to assess synergisms.