Investigating the Nutritional and Functional Properties of Larvae and Isolated Soy Protein Mixtures as Alternative Protein Sources.

The growing demand for sustainable and alternative protein sources has spurred interest in insect-based and plant-based proteins. (PB) larvae and isolated soy protein (ISP) are notable in this regard, offering potential health benefits and nutritional enhancements. We assessed the feasibility of PB larvae and ISP mixtures as alternative food ingredients.

Preparation of particle-attached microneedles using a dry coating process.

The standard process for manufacturing microneedles containing API requires a way to process the API, including dissolving the API in a co-solvent and a drying process. In this study, the authors introduce a novel microneedle system that involves physically attaching API particles to the biocompatible adhesive surface of the microneedles. To manufacture particle-attached microneedles, an adhesive surface was prepared by coating polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) mixed with an elastomer base and a curing agent at a ratio of 40:1 (PDMS40) onto polylactic acid microneedles (PLA), and then attaching ovalbumin (OVA) particles with a mean diameter of 10 μm to the PDMS adhesive layer.

Association of Tim-3/Gal-9 Axis with NLRC4 Inflammasome in Glioma Malignancy: Tim-3/Gal-9 Induce the NLRC4 Inflammasome.

Tim-3/Gal-9 and the NLRC4 inflammasome contribute to glioma progression. However, the underlying mechanisms involved are unclear. Here, we observed that Tim-3/Gal-9 expression increased with glioma malignancy and found that Tim-3/Gal-9 regulate NLRC4 inflammasome formation and activation.

Transcriptomic Landscape of Lower Grade Glioma Based on Age-Related Non-Silent Somatic Mutations.

Glioma accounts for 80% of all malignant brain tumours and is the most common adult primary brain tumour. Age is an important factor affecting the development of cancer, as somatic mutations accumulate with age. Here, we aimed to analyse the significance of age-dependent non-silent somatic mutations in glioma prognosis.

miR-542-3p Contributes to the HK2-Mediated High Glycolytic Phenotype in Human Glioma Cells.

(1) Background: The elevation of glucose metabolism is linked to high-grade gliomas such as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The high glycolytic phenotype is associated with cellular proliferation and resistance to treatment with chemotherapeutic agents in GBM. MicroRNA-542-3p (miR-542-3p) has been implicated in several tumors including gliomas.

Involvement of inducible nitric oxide synthase in radiation-induced vascular endothelial damage.

The use of radiation therapy has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. To understand the mechanisms underlying radiation-induced vascular dysfunction, we employed two models. First, we examined the effect of X-ray irradiation on vasodilation in rabbit carotid arteries.