Disrupted periodic spatiotemporal pattern and dynamic reorganization of its basic states in generalized epilepsy.

Objective: The anti-correlation between the default mode network (DMN) and task-positive network (TPN) is a stable characteristic of normal brain activity. However, in idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE), this anti-correlation is often disrupted and strongly associated with epileptic seizures. This study aims to use periodic spatiotemporal patterns (PSTP) analysis to elucidate the relationship between the DMN-TPN anti-correlation and epileptic activity, providing new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying IGE.

circACTN4 promotes breast cancer cell cycle progression and oncogenesis via c-MYC induced histone H4 acetylation.

Background: Accumulating studies have shown the important role of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in the oncogenesis and metastasis of various cancers. We previously reported that circACTN4 could bind with FUBP1 to promote tumorigenesis and the development of breast cancer (BC) by increasing the expression of MYC. However, its exact molecular mechanism and biological function have not been fully elucidated.

Chemokines-like factor 1 as a serological biomarker in relation to disease severity and 90-day prognosis after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a prospective cohort study.

Chemokines-like factor 1 (CKLF1) possesses chemokine-related biological functions, and overproduction of CKLF1 may exacerbate inflammatory response, thereby worsening neurological impairments after acute brain injury diseases. The aim of this study was to determine its ability to predict early neurological deterioration (END) and 90-day poor prognosis after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). A total of 129 sICH patients participated in this prospective cohort study.

Age-Specific Plasma Concentration, Efficacy and Safety of Ciprofol (Cipepofol) for Induction and Maintenance of General Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Single-Arm Prospective, Pragmatic Trial.

Background And Objective: Ciprofol (Cipepofol) currently has well-established clinical research data in adult Chinese patients, but there is a lack of reliable research data in pediatric patients. This study aimed to assess the age-specific plasma concentration, efficacy and safety profiles of cipepofol in pediatric patients aged 2-17 years during the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

Methods: This was a single-arm, open-label, prospective, pragmatic study conducted in the Hunan Children's Hospital from May 10, 2023 to August 25, 2023, that involved pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery after the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

Disturbed hierarchy and mediation in reward-related circuits in depression.

Backgrounds/objective: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has proved the viability of alleviating depression symptoms by stimulating deep reward-related nuclei. This study aims to investigate the abnormal connectivity profiles among superficial, intermediate, and deep brain regions within the reward circuit in major depressive disorder (MDD) and therefore provides references for identifying potential superficial cortical targets for non-invasive neuromodulation.

Methods: Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were collected from a cohort of depression patients (N = 52) and demographically matched healthy controls (N = 60).

Screening and characterizing indigenous yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic acid bacteria from cocoa fermentation in Hainan for aroma Development.

Fermentation is crucial for inducing desirable flavor and aroma profiles in cocoa products. This research focused on identifying microbial strains isolated from spontaneous cocoa fermentation in Hainan through 16S and Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) sequencing. Pectinase activity was screened, and metabolic dynamics of sugars and organic acids were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography.

Insight into peroxidase-mediated Morinda citrifolia L. (noni) fruit juice browning and precipitation, and a thermal inactivation strategy.

Peroxidase-mediated enzymatic browning during the process of noni fruit juice causes major color deterioration and precipitation, which negatively affects consumer acceptance of the juice. The purpose of this study was to understand the browning and precipitate formation mechanisms in noni fruit juice and improve its quality. Peroxidase was isolated from noni fruit via gel separation purification and characterized for its kinetic properties.

Innovative enhancement of flavor profiles and functional metabolites composition in through lactic acid bacteria fermentation.

, known as Pandan, serves as a coloring agent and spice in food. The effects of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on Pandan are underexplored. This study aimed to investigate changes in physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, volatile compounds and metabolites of Pandan fermented with , and .

Structural characterization of noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) pectin and its inhibitory activity on pancreatic lipase.

This study aimed to investigate the physicochemical properties and biological activities of noni pectin (NP) extracted using various solvents, three fractions of noni pectin were obtained using traditional chemical and deep eutectic solvents. NPs are composed of various ratios of galacturonic acid, arabinose, rhamnose, xylose, glucose, and galactose with different yields, molecular weights, esterification degrees (DE), and microstructures. Among the fractions, noni pectin extracted with Betaine-citric acid (BNP) exhibited higher molecular weight, degree for esterification and pancreatic lipase (PL) inhibitory activity than the other fractions.

Understanding the Molecular Interactions Between Pandan Pigment and Food Components for Enhanced Thermal Stability.

Pandan pigment () is widely used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent. However, its application in food is limited because of its susceptibility to thermal degradation during food processing, which affects both pigment stability and color. Despite its growing use, there is limited research on how common food ingredients can mitigate this degradation.

Limited cerebellar gradient extension in temporal lobe epilepsy with dystonic posturing.

Objective: Dystonic posturing (DP) is a common semiology in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). We aimed to explore cerebellar gradient alterations in functional connectivity in TLE patients with and without DP.

Methods: Resting-state functional MRI data were obtained in 60 TLE patients and 32 matched healthy controls.

Associations of serum Dickkopf-1 levels with disease severity and 90-day Prognosis after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: results from the prospective cohort study.

Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) may be involved in inflammatory response and secondary brain injury after acute brain injury. We gauged serum DKK-1 levels and further assessed its correlation with disease severity and investigated its predictive value for 90-day prognosis in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). Serum DKK-1 levels were measured in 128 sICH patients and 128 healthy controls.

Effect of temperature regulation on microbial community, volatile flavours, amino acid profiles, and iridoid glycosides during noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit fermentation.

Noni fruit has an unpleasant flavour but is highly bioactive. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the effect of temperature regulation on quality of fermented noni fruit. In the present study, the formation of flavours, amino acid profiles, and iridoid glycosides during noni fruit fermentation at different temperatures were investigated.

Research on carbon black and cerium co-doped TiO-CB-Ce electrocatalytic oxidation of tetracycline-based antibiotics.

Elemental doping is a promising way for enhancing the electrocatalytic activity of metal oxides. Herein, we fabricate Ti/ TiO-CB-Ce anode materials by the modification means of carbon black and cerium co-doped TiO, and this shift effectively improves the interfacial charge transfer rate of TiO and •OH yield in the electrocatalytic process. Remarkably, the TiO-CB-Ce anode exhibits excellent efficiency of minocycline (MNC) wastewater treatment (100% removal within 20 min), and the removal rate reduces from 100 to 98.

Evaluation of the flavor profiles of Yanbian-style sauced beef from differently treated raw beef samples.

In this study, we investigated the volatile flavor compounds and sensory perceptions of Yanbian-style sauced beef prepared from raw meats subjected to different treatments (hot fresh, chilled, and frozen beef). The results indicated that the treatment of raw beef significantly impacted the quality and flavor of sauced beef. Sauced chilled beef (CRSB) exhibited the highest content of fatty acids and total amino acids.

Utility of serum chemokine-like factor 1 as a biomarker of severity and prognosis after severe traumatic brain injury: A prospective observational study.

Background: Chemokine-like factor 1 (CKLF1) may be involved in the inflammatory response and secondary brain injury after severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI). We determined serum CKLF1 levels of sTBI patients to further investigate the correlation of CKLF1 levels with disease severity, functional prognosis, and 180-day mortality of sTBI.

Methods: Serum CKLF1 levels were measured at admission in 119 sTBI patients and at entry into study in 119 healthy controls.

Brain activation and connection across resting and motor-task states in patients with generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Aims: Motor abnormalities have been identified as one common symptom in patients with generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) inspiring us to explore the disease in a motor execution condition, which might provide novel insight into the pathomechanism.

Methods: Resting-state and motor-task fMRI data were collected from 50 patients with GTCS, including 18 patients newly diagnosed without antiepileptic drugs (ND_GTCS) and 32 patients receiving antiepileptic drugs (AEDs_GTCS). Motor activation and its association with head motion and cerebral gradients were assessed.

CircRNA circRREB1 promotes tumorigenesis and progression of breast cancer by activating Erk1/2 signaling through interacting with GNB4.

Current investigations have illuminated the essential roles played by circular RNAs (circRNAs) in driving breast cancer (BC) tumorigenesis. However, the functional implications and molecular underpinnings of most circRNAs in BC are not well characterized. Here, Circular RNA (circRNA) expression profiles were analyzed in four surgically resected BC cases along with adjacent non-cancerous tissues applying RNA microarray analysis.

MXene-supported MIL-88A(Fe) as persulfate activator for removal of tetracycline.

The poor conductivity, poor stability, and agglomeration of iron-based metal organic framework MIL-88A(Fe) limit its application as persulfate (PS) activator in water purification. Herein, MXene-supported MIL-88A(Fe) composites (M88A/MX) were synthesized to enhance its adsorption and catalytic capability for tetracycline (TC) removal. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to characterize prepared materials, confirming the successful attachment of MIL-88A(Fe) to the surface of MXene.

Nutrient consumption patterns of Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Background: One of the greatest challenges in using Lactobacillus acidophilus as a probiotic is acid stress. The current research aimed to identify substances that help L. acidophilus resist acid stress; this was achieved through assessing its nutrient consumption patterns under various pH conditions.

Striatum- and Cerebellum-Modulated Epileptic Networks Varying Across States with and without Interictal Epileptic Discharges.

Idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) is characterized by cryptogenic etiology and the striatum and cerebellum are recognized as modulators of epileptic network. We collected simultaneous electroencephalogram and functional magnetic resonance imaging data from 145 patients with IGE, 34 of whom recorded interictal epileptic discharges (IEDs) during scanning. In states without IEDs, hierarchical connectivity was performed to search core cortical regions which might be potentially modulated by striatum and cerebellum.

Effect of the initial pH of the culture medium on the nutrient consumption pattern of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bb12 and the improvement of acid resistance by purine and pyrimidine compounds.

Aims: During fermentation, the accumulation of acidic products can induce media acidification, which restrains the growth of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bb12 (Bb12). This study investigated the nutrient consumption patterns of Bb12 under acid stress and effects of specific nutrients on the acid resistance of Bb12.

Novel immunotherapies for breast cancer: Focus on 2023 findings.

Immunotherapy has emerged as a revolutionary approach in cancer therapy, and recent advancements hold significant promise for breast cancer (BCa) management. Employing the patient's immune system to combat BCa has become a focal point in immunotherapeutic investigations. Strategies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), adoptive cell transfer (ACT), and targeting the tumor microenvironment (TME) have disclosed encouraging clinical outcomes.

Integrating shotgun metagenomics and metabolomics to elucidate the dynamics of microbial communities and metabolites in fine flavor cocoa fermentation in Hainan.

The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamic profile of microorganisms and metabolites in Hainan Trinitario cocoa during a six-day spontaneous box fermentation process. Shotgun metagenomic and metabolomic approaches were employed for this investigation. The potential metabolic functions of microorganisms in cocoa fermentation were revealed through a joint analysis of microbes, functional genes, and metabolites.