Comprehensive analysis of regulatory B Cell related genes in prognosis and therapeutic response in lung adenocarcinoma.

Background: Regulatory B cells (Bregs) are a distinct subset of B cells that play a crucial role in regulating immune responses and maintaining immune tolerance in cancerous environments. However, their function in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains largely underexplored. This study seeks to investigate the roles of Breg-associated genes in the context of LUAD.

Preparation and Characterization of D-Carvone-Doped Chitosan-Gelatin Bifunctional (Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties) Film and Its Application in Xinjiang Ramen.

In this study, a composite film with dual antioxidant and antibacterial properties was prepared by combining 2% chitosan and 7% gelatin (2:1, w:w), with D-carvone (0-4%) as the primary active component. The effect of D-carvone content on the performance of the composite films was systematically investigated. The results showed that adding 1% D-carvone increased the water contact angle by 28%, increased the elongation at break by 35%, and decreased the WVTR by 18%.

Machine learning-based risk prediction models for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants: a high-altitude cohort study.

Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a significant cause of morbidity in preterm infants, yet its development and severity at high altitudes (>1500 m) remain poorly understood. This study aimed to identify altitude-specific risk factors and develop robust, interpretable predictive models for BPD in this unique population.

Methods: In this retrospective matched cohort study, 378 preterm infants (<32 weeks gestation, <1500 g birth weight) admitted to a high-altitude (1500 m) NICU(Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) between 2019 and 2023 were analysed.

Cordycepin promotes autophagic degradation of α-synuclein via CacyBP/SIP activation for ameliorating olfactory dysfunction against Parkinson's disease.

Olfactory dysfunction is one of the earliest non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), accompanied by abnormal α-synuclein aggregation in the olfactory bulb (OB). We previously reported that Cordycepin (Cor), a potential anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative adenosine derivative, has emerged as an attractive candidate for PD treatment. However, existing investigations have predominantly focused on the amelioration of motor symptoms rather than modulating the disease course from prodromal stage.

Effects of immersion with electro-activated alkaline water on gel properties, biochemicals and odor characteristics of myofibrillar proteins.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) - assisted washing on gelling properties, microstructure, protein conformation, and flavor composition of golden pompano surimi. The experimental results showed that rinsing yield, water holding capacity (WHC), gel strength, and textural properties were effectively improved with AWE for 1 and 3 min. The rheological properties indicated a highly elastic gel with a dense and compact microstructure after soaking in AWE for 1 and 3 min, indicating that short-term alkaline immersion enhances cross-linking between myofibrillar proteins.

Endocannabinoid Receptor 2 Function is Associated with Tumor-Associated Macrophage Accumulation and Increases in T Cell Number to Initiate a Potent Antitumor Response in a Syngeneic Murine Model of Glioblastoma.

Glioblastoma patients have a highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and systemic immunosuppression that comprise a major barrier to immune checkpoint therapy. Based on the production of endocannabinoids by glioblastomas, we explored involvement of endocannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2R), encoded by the CNR2 gene, which is predominantly expressed by immune cells, in glioblastoma-related immunosuppression. Bioinformatics of human glioblastoma databases was used to correlate enzymes involved in the synthesis and degradation of endocannabinoids, as well as CB2Rs, with patient overall survival.

Enantiopure Corral[4]BINOLs as Ultrastrong Receptors for Recognition and Differential Sensing of Steroids.

The precise recognition and sensing of steroids, a type of vital biomolecules, hold immense practical value across various domains. In this study, we introduced corral[4]BINOLs (C[4]BINOLs), a pair of enantiomeric conjugated deep-cavity hosts, as novel synthetic receptors for binding steroids. Due to the strong hydrophobic effect of their deep nonpolar, chiral cavities, the two enantiomers of C[4]BINOLs demonstrated exceptionally high recognition affinities (up to 10 M) for 16 important steroidal compounds as well as good enantioselectiviy (up to 15.

The antibacterial mechanism of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) against Campylobacter jejuni through transcriptome profiling.

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has been shown antibacterial activity against Campylobacter jejuni; however, the relevant antibacterial mechanism is unknown. In this study, phenotypic experiments and RNA sequencing were used to explore the antibacterial mechanism. The minimum inhibitory concentration of EGCG on C.

Potential crosstalk between SPP1 + TAMs and CD8 + exhausted T cells promotes an immunosuppressive environment in gastric metastatic cancer.

Background: Immunotherapy brings new hope to patients with advanced gastric cancer. However, liver metastases can reduce the efficacy of immunotherapy in patients. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) may be the cause of this reduction in efficacy.

Transcriptomic analyses of Vibrio parahaemolyticus under the phenyllactic acid stress.

Phenyllactic acid (PLA) generally recognized as a natural organic acid shows against Vibrio parahaemolyticus activity. In this study, V. parahaemolyticus ATCC17802 (Vp17802) was cultured under the stress of 1/2MIC PLA, and then the antibacterial mechanisms were explored via transcriptomics.

Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Formic Acid Promoted by Triphos-Co Complexes: Two Competing Pathways for H Production.

In this study, we reported the synthesis and structural characterization of a triphos-Co complex [(κ-triphos)Co(CHCN)] () and a triphos-Co-H complex [(κ-triphos)HCo(CO)] (). The facile synthetic pathways from to [(κ-triphos)Co(κ-OCH)] () and [(κ-triphos)Co(CHCN)] (), respectively, as well as the interconversion between [(κ-triphos)Co(CO)] () and have been established. The activation energy barrier, associated with the dehydrogenation of a coordinated formate fragment in yielding the corresponding accompanied by the formation of H and CO, was experimentally determined as 23.

Identification of necroptosis-related lncRNAs for prognosis prediction and screening of potential drugs in patients with colorectal cancer.

Background: Tumor recurrence and metastasis lead to a poor prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). Necroptosis is closely related to the tumor microenvironment (TME) and affects tumor recurrence and metastasis. We aimed to stratify CRC patients according to necroptosis-related long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), which can be used to not only evaluate prognosis and improve precision medicine in clinical practice but also screen potential immunotherapy drugs.

Improving the efficiency of immune checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic pMMR/MSS colorectal cancer: Options and strategies.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment and been extensively used for patients with metastastic colorectal cancer (mCRC), especially those harboring deficient mismatch repair/ microsatellite instability (dMMR/MSI). However, the majority of mCRC are classified as proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite stability(pMMR/MSS) type characterized by a cold immune microenvironment, rendering them generally unresponsive to ICIs. How to improve the efficacy of ICIs for these patients is an important issue to be solved.

Curated incidence of lysosomal storage diseases from the Taiwan Biobank.

Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are a group of metabolic disorders resulting from a deficiency in one of the lysosomal hydrolases. Most LSDs are inherited in an autosomal or X-linked recessive manner. As LSDs are rare, their true incidence in Taiwan remains unknown.

Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on the growth and virulence of Clostridium perfringens and its application on cooked pork.

The objective of this study is to explore the antibacterial action modes and virulence-inhibitory effects of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) against Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of AITC against vegetative cells of Cp 13124 was 0.

Ethnically unique disease burden and limitations of current expanded carrier screening panels.

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to identify the recessive diseases currently affecting real-world pediatric patients in Taiwan, and whether current extended carrier screening panels have the coverage and detective power to identify the pathogenic variants in the carrier parents.

Methods: A total of 132 trio-samples were collected from May 2017 to March 2022. The participants were parents of pediatric intensive care unit patients who were critically ill or infants with abnormal newborn screening results.

Histone deacetylase-mediated tumor microenvironment characteristics and synergistic immunotherapy in gastric cancer.

Studies have shown that the expression of histone deacetylases (HDACs) is significantly related to the tumor microenvironment (TME) in gastric cancer. However, the expression of a single molecule or several molecules does not accurately reflect the TME characteristics or guide immunotherapy in gastric cancer. We constructed an HDAC score (HDS) based on the expression level of HDACs.

m5C regulator-mediated methylation modification phenotypes characterized by distinct tumor microenvironment immune heterogenicity in colorectal cancer.

The RNA 5-methylcytosine (m5C) modification has been demonstrated to be an important epigenetic regulator and to impact colorectal cancer (CRC) progression. However, the potential roles of m5C modification in immune cell infiltration in the CRC tumor microenvironment (TME) remain unknown. The m5C modification phenotypes were comprehensively evaluated based on 14 m5C regulators in a meta-CRC cohort of 1792 patients and systematically correlated with the m5C modification phenotypes, immune cell infiltration characteristics and known biological processes.

Characteristics of alpha-fetoprotein-positive gastric cancer revealed by analysis of cancer databases and transcriptome sequencing data.

Gastric cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP)-positive gastric cancer (AFPP-GC) is considered a special entity among gastric cancers. There is still controversy regarding the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of AFPP-GC, and the potential mechanism underlying its high malignant potential is still unclear.

IDH1 K224 acetylation promotes colorectal cancer via miR-9-5p/NHE1 axis-mediated regulation of acidic microenvironment.

The acidic microenvironment is considered an important factor in colorectal cancer (CRC) that contributes to malignant transformation. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In a previous study, we confirmed that IDH1 K224 deacetylation promotes enzymatic activity and the production of α-KG.

MiR2233p increases resistance of colorectal cancer cells to 5fluorouracil via targeting .

Objectives: 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the first-line drug for treating colorectal cancer (CRC), and the resistance of tumor cells to 5-FU is the main cause of chemotherapeutic failure. However, the resistant mechanism is still unclear. This study aims to explore the tumor suppressor genes involved in 5-FU resistance in CRC, and to find the microRNA (miRNA) that regulates these genes.

Reshaping the tumour immune microenvironment in solid tumours via tumour cell and immune cell DNA methylation: from mechanisms to therapeutics.

In recent years, the tumour microenvironment (TME) of solid tumours has attracted more and more attention from researchers, especially those non-tumour components such as immune cells. Infiltration of various immune cells causes tumour immune microenvironment (TIME) heterogeneity, and results in different therapeutic effects. Accumulating evidence showed that DNA methylation plays a crucial role in remodelling TIME and is associated with the response towards immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).

Landslide Susceptibility Evaluation of Machine Learning Based on Information Volume and Frequency Ratio: A Case Study of Weixin County, China.

A landslide is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. The accurate modeling and prediction of landslide hazards have been used as some of the vital tools for landslide disaster prevention and control. The purpose of this study was to explore the application of coupling models in landslide susceptibility evaluation.