The effects of dance intervention on clinical symptoms and cognitive deficits in hospitalized patients with chronic schizophrenia: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that imposes significant social burdens. Traditional treatmens, however, have limited effectiveness in addressing negative symptoms and cognitive deficits. Recent studies have indicated interventions promoting sensorimotor integration may offer potential benefits for schizophrenia treatment.

Bi-Regional Machine Learning Radiomics Based on CT Noninvasively Predicts LOX Expression Level and Overall Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Objective: We aimed to assess the association between lysyl oxidases (LOX) expression levels and the prognosis of patients with Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to establish a CT-based bi-regional radiomics model that can discriminate LOX expression level using The Cancer Imaging Archive (TCIA) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database.

Methods: 294 HCC samples were downloaded from TCGA for gene-based prognostic analysis. Meanwhile, the underlying molecular mechanism of LOX expression and its relationship with the immune microenvironment was investigated.

Correlation of senescence-related gene FEN1 on neuroblastoma progression and cisplatin chemotherapy sensitivity.

Objective: Neuroblastoma (NB) is frequently associated with high-risk pediatric cases that demonstrate limited response to cisplatin, contributing to a poor prognosis. Recent studies have explored the role of tumor cell senescence in increasing sensitivity to this chemotherapy agent. This study aims to identify genes related to cell senescence in children diagnosed with NB, evaluate their influence on cisplatin sensitivity, and investigate potential strategies to enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy.

Relative bioavailability of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol vs. cholecalciferol and vitamin D3 requirements in White Pekin ducks from 15 to 42 d of age.

This study was designed to assess the effects of varying levels of vitamin D3 (VD3) or 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D3) supplementary in the diet on growth performance, VD3 status, plasma calcium (Ca) levels, and tibial mineralization in growing male White Pekin ducks, and to determine the dietary requirements and relative bioavailability (RBA) of these 2 compounds. The overall total of 728 male White Pekin ducks (15 d old) were allocated to 13 experimental groups, with 6 different VD3 supplementation levels (100, 200, 400, 800, 1,200, and 2,000 IU/kg), and 2 vitamin D3 sources (VD3 and 25-OH-D3), alongside a negative control group without vitamin D3 supplementation. Data were analyzed by 2-way ANOVA (2 × 6 factorial, excluding control) and 1-way ANOVA for cholecalciferol vs 25-hydroxycholecalciferol comparisons.

Phylogenomic analyses of Pliocardiinae (Bivalvia: Vesicomyidae) update genus-level taxonomy and shed light on trait evolution.

Vesicomyid clams in the subfamily Pliocardiinae are chemosymbiotic and specific to deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems with wide bathymetric and geographic ranges, making them a suitable model to study molecular adaptation and biogeography. Its phylogeny, however, still remains contentious due to limited molecular markers. Here, we elucidate the evolutionary relationships among pliocardiines based on phylogenomics data.

Proteomic analyses reveal the key role of gene co-option in the evolution of the scaly-foot snail scleritome.

Biomineralization, a key driving force underlying dramatic morphological diversity, is widely adopted by metazoans to incorporate inorganic minerals into their organic matrices. The scaly-foot snail Chrysomallon squamiferum from deep-sea hot vents uniquely possesses hundreds of sclerites on its foot in addition to a coiled shell, providing an exclusive case to study the formation of evolutionarily novel hard parts. Here, we identified the matrix proteins present in the exoskeletons of C.

An epitranscriptomic program maintains skeletal stem cell quiescence via a METTL3-FEM1B-GLI1 axis.

Skeletal stem cells (SSCs) maintain the skeletal system via pluripotency and differentiation capacity. However, it remains largely unknown how these cells precisely regulate their function to maintain skeletal organization. Here, we delineate the RNA mA modification landscape across skeletal cell populations in the mouse epiphysis.

Development of blocking ELISA for detection anti-PRRSV antibodies and serological investigation of PRRSV in China.

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) demonstrates a significantly high prevalence among swine populations. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with high affinity for conserved epitopes of PRRSV can facilitate the development of a broad-spectrum detection method for this virus. This study identified two PRRSV-specific mAbs, designated 2B1 and 2C6, which recognized two conformation-dependent epitopes through indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and Western blot analysis.

TNF-ɑ induces mitochondrial dysfunction to drive NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis in MCF-7 cells.

Pyroptosis is a gasdermin-mediated pro-inflammatory form of programmed cell death (PCD). Tumor necrosis factor-ɑ (TNF-ɑ) is an inflammatory cytokine, and some studies have shown that TNF-ɑ can cause pyroptosis of cells and exert anti-tumor effects. However, whether TNF-ɑ exerts anti-tumor effects on breast cancer cells by inducing pyroptosis has not been reported.

Induces Macrophage M1 Polarization and Pyroptosis.

is an important bacterial pathogen that affects the global pig industry. The immunosuppressive nature of infection is recognized, and our previous research has confirmed thymus atrophy with a large number of necrotic cells. In this current work, we aimed to uncover the role of pyroptosis in cellular necrosis in thymic cells of -infected mice.

GATA4: Regulation of expression and functions in goat granulosa cells.

GATA4 plays a pivotal role in the reproductive processes of mammals. However, the research on GATA4 in goat ovary is limited. This study aimed to study the expression and function of GATA4 in goat ovary.

Discrepant changes in structure-function coupling in dancers and musicians.

Dance and music are well known to improve sensorimotor skills and cognitive functions. To reveal the underlying mechanism, previous studies focus on the brain plastic structural and functional effects of dance and music training. However, the discrepancy training effects on brain structure-function relationship are still blurred.

Dietary riboflavin supplementation improves meat quality, antioxidant capacity, fatty acid composition, lipidomic, volatilomic, and proteomic profiles of breast muscle in Pekin ducks.

Our objective was to determine effects of supplemental dietary riboflavin on meat quality, antioxidant capacity, fatty acid composition, lipidomic, volatilomic, and proteomic profiling of duck breast muscle. The results showed that dietary riboflavin supplementation significantly increased growth performance, breast meat yield, intramuscular fat content, polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), n3-PUFA, n6-PUFA, redness (a*), and pH, but decreased lightness (L*) and yellowness (b*). Furthermore, riboflavin supplementation significantly improved muscle antioxidant capacity based on various biochemical parameters.

Cationic metal-organic framework with charge separation effect as a high output triboelectric nanogenerator material for self-powered anticorrosion.

New stable frictional materials based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are greatly desired for applications in self-powered systems. This work reports an ionic MOF material with efficient charge separation mediated by charge induction. ZUT-iMOF-1(Cu) is chemically stable and its triboelectric output performance surpasses those of traditional MOF materials.

Molecular genetics and general management of androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the male reproductive system in individuals with a 46,XY karyotype. In addition to physical impacts, patients with AIS may face psychological distress and social challenges related to gender identity and acceptance. The major molecular etiology of AIS results from hormone resistance caused by mutations in the X-linked androgen receptor () gene.

Effect of riboflavin deficiency on intestinal morphology, jejunum mucosa proteomics, and cecal microbiota of Pekin ducks.

This study was to determine the effects of riboflavin deficiency (RD) on intestinal development, jejunum mucosa proteome, cecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) profiling, and cecal microbial diversity and community of starter Pekin ducks. Male white Pekin ducks (1 d old,  240) were allocated into 2 groups, with 12 replicates and 10 birds per replicate in each group. For 21 d, all ducks had ad libitum access to either an RD or a riboflavin adequate (control, CON) diet, formulated by supplementing a basal diet with 0 or 10 mg riboflavin per kg of diet, respectively.

Decoding mA RNA methylome identifies PRMT6-regulated lipid transport promoting AML stem cell maintenance.

N-methyladenosine (mA) is a common chemical modification for mammalian mRNA and exhibits high dynamics in various biological processes. However, dynamics of mA RNA methylome during leukemogenesis remains unknown. Here, we delineate a comprehensive mA landscape during acute myeloid leukemia (AML) development and identify PRMT6 as a key for maintaining AML stem cells.

3D nanocrystalline metal-organic framework materials for the improved output performance of triboelectric nanogenerators.

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) based on contact electrification and electrostatic induction can effectively convert low-frequency mechanical energy into electrical energy and has attracted considerable attention. However, the low current output performance seriously hinders the wide application of TENGs. Herein, a 3D nanocrystalline metal-organic framework (Cd-MOF) with a specific structure and morphology was reasonably designed as a high-performance triboelectric positive electrode material.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Deficiency Induces Apoptosis Mediated by Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and the CHOP Pathway in HepG2 Cells.

Riboflavin is an essential micronutrient and a precursor of flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide for maintaining cell homeostasis. Riboflavin deficiency (RD) induces cell apoptosis. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is considered to induce apoptosis, and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) is a key pathway involved in this process.

A Double-Helix Metal-Chain Metal-Organic Framework as a High-Output Triboelectric Nanogenerator Material for Self-Powered Anticorrosion.

The development of novel metal organic framework (MOF) friction power generation materials with high stability is important. This paper reports the first example of a double-helix metal chain organic framework with a network structure (ZUT-8). ZUT-8 shows high chemical stability, functional adjustability, and excellent output performance of friction power generation, which is superior to traditional coordination polymer materials.

Intrauterine adhesions combined with Robert's uterus: a case report and literature review.

Purpose: To summarize the clinical characteristics and surgical option of Robert's uterus.

Methods: We reported a rare case of Robert's uterus with severe uterine adhesion with successive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. To our knowledge, such a case has not been reported previously.