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Heliyon ; 10(12): e32984, 2024 Jun 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38994052

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As a Japanese graphic symbol widely used in the world, Emoji plays an important role in computer mediated communication. Despite its prevalent use, the interaction dynamics between emoji and textual sentences remain inadequately explored. Based on the emotional function of emoji, this study uses the indirect priming method to explore the emotional impact of emoji on subsequent text in computer mediated communication through two progressive behavioral experiments. The results show that: (1) Emoji positioned at the onset of a sentence induce an emotional priming effect; (2) The processing speed is slowest when emoji and text are emotionally conflicting, while in non-conflicting condition, the type of emoji moderates the processing of combined sentences; (3) The emotional influence of emoji plays an auxiliary role, and the valence of textual sentence plays a decisive role in emotional perception.

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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39008386

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Recently, the transformer has achieved notable success in remote sensing (RS) change detection (CD). Its outstanding long-distance modeling ability can effectively recognize the change of interest (CoI). However, in order to obtain the precise pixel-level change regions, many methods directly integrate the stacked transformer blocks into the UNet-style structure, which causes the high computation costs. Besides, the existing methods generally consider bitemporal or differential features separately, which makes the utilization of ground semantic information still insufficient. In this paper, we propose the multiscale dual-space interactive perception network (MDIPNet) to fill these two gaps. On the one hand, we simplify the stacked multi-head transformer blocks into the single-layer single-head attention module and further introduce the lightweight parallel fusion module (LPFM) to perform the efficient information integration. On the other hand, based on the simplified attention mechanism, we propose the cross-space perception module (CSPM) to connect the bitemporal and differential feature spaces, which can help our model suppress the pseudo changes and mine the more abundant semantic consistency of CoI. Extensive experiment results on three challenging datasets and one urban expansion scene indicate that compared with the mainstream CD methods, our MDIPNet obtains the state-of-the-art (SOTA) performance while further controlling the computation costs.

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ACS Nano ; 18(28): 18405-18411, 2024 Jul 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38970487

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The unique spin texture of quantum states in topological materials underpins many proposed spintronic applications. However, realizations of such great potential are stymied by perturbations, such as temperature and local fields imposed by impurities and defects, that can render a promising quantum state uncontrollable. Here, we report room-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy observation of interaction between Rashba states and topological surface states, which manifests local electronic structure along step edges controllable by the layer thickness of thin films. The first-principles theoretical calculation elucidates the robust Rashba states coexisting with topological surface states along the surface steps with characteristic spin textures in momentum space. Furthermore, the Rashba edge states can be switched off by reducing the thickness of a topological insulator Bi2Se3 to bolster their interaction with the hybridized topological surface states. The study unveils a manipulating mechanism of the spin textures at room temperature, reinforcing the necessity of thin film technology in controlling the quantum states.

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J Formos Med Assoc ; 2024 Jul 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991898

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The COVID-19 pandemic remains challenging due to the rapid evolution of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. This article discusses recent findings on high-risk groups for COVID-19 mortality and morbidity, along with consensus statements from the 2023 Taiwan Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (TAGG) meeting. It examines evidence on viral mutation mechanisms, emerging variants, and their implications for vaccination strategies. The article underscores advanced age, immunocompromised status, chronic medical conditions, occupational exposure, and socioeconomic disparities as significant risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes. TAGG's consensus emphasizes robust vaccination promotion, prioritizing elderly, and immunocompromised groups, individualized multi-dose regimens for immunocompromised patients, and simplified clinical guidelines. Discussions on global and regional recommendations for regular, variant-adapted boosters highlight the non-seasonal nature of COVID-19. Key agreements include escalating domestic preparedness, implementing vigorous risk-based vaccination, and adapting global guidelines to local contexts. Given ongoing viral evolution, proactive adjustment of vaccination policies is essential. Scientific consensus, tailored recommendations, and rapid knowledge dissemination are vital for optimizing COVID-19 protection among vulnerable groups in Taiwan. This article seeks to inform clinical practice and public health policy by summarizing expert-driven vaccination perspectives.

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Front Pharmacol ; 15: 1337179, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38974037

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Background: The effectiveness and safety of using Brucea javanica oil (BJO) in combination with Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) for liver cancer treatment are subjects of debate. This study aims to assess the comparative effectiveness and safety of BJO-assisted TACE versus TACE alone and quantifies the differences between these two treatment methods. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in multiple databases including PubMed, Cochrane, CNKI, and Wanfang, until 1 July 2023. Meta-analysis was conducted, and the results were presented as mean difference (MD), risk ratio (RR), and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: The search yielded 11 RCTs, with a combined sample size of 1054 patients. Meta-analysis revealed that BJO-assisted TACE exhibited superior outcomes compared to standalone TACE. Specific data revealed that BJO-assisted TACE improves clinical benefit rate by 22% [RR = 1.22, 95% CI (1.15, 1.30)], increases the number of people with improved quality of life by 32%, resulting in an average score improvement of 9.53 points [RR = 1.32, 95% CI (1.22, 1.43); MD = 9.53, 95% CI (6.95, 12.10)]. Furthermore, AFP improvement rate improved significantly by approximately 134% [RR = 2.34, 95% CI (1.58, 3.46)], accompanied by notable improvements in liver function indicators, with an average reduction of 27.19 U/L in AST [MD = -27.19, 95% CI (-40.36, -14.02)], 20.77 U/L in ALT [MD = -20.77, 95% CI (-39.46, -2.08)], 12.17 µmol/L in TBIL [MD = -12.17, 95% CI (-19.38, -4.97)], and a decrease of 43.72 pg/mL in VEGF [MD = -43.72, 95% CI (-63.29, -24.15)]. Most importantly, there was a 29% reduction in the occurrence of adverse reactions [RR = 0.71, 95% CI (0.60, 0.84)]. Conclusion: These findings indicate that BJO-assisted TACE may be considered as a potentially beneficial treatment option for liver cancer patients when compared to standalone TACE. It appears to contribute to improved treatment outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and potentially reduced adverse reactions, suggesting it warrants further investigation as a promising approach for liver cancer treatment. Systematic Review Registration: identifier CRD42023428948.

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Orphanet J Rare Dis ; 19(1): 238, 2024 Jun 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38879497

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BACKGROUND: Biallelic pathogenic variants in USH2A lead to Usher syndrome or non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa, and shown to have geographical and ethnical distribution in previous studies. This study provided a deeper understanding of the detailed clinical features using multimodal imaging, genetic spectrum, and genotype-phenotype correlations of USH2A-related retinal dystrophies in Taiwan. RESULTS: In our cohort, the mean age at first visit was 47.66 ± 13.54 years, and the mean age at symptom onset, which was referred to the onset of nyctalopia and/or visual field constriction, was 31.21 ± 15.24 years. Among the variants identified, 23 (50%) were missense, 10 (22%) were splicing variants, 8 (17%) were nonsense, and 5 (11%) were frameshift mutations. The most predominant variant was c.2802T>G, which accounted for 21% of patients, and was located in exon 13. Patients with truncated alleles had significantly earlier symptom onset and seemly poorer disease progression regarding visual acuity, ellipsoid zone line length, and hypofluorescent lesions in the macula than those who had the complete gene. However, the clinical presentation revealed similar progression between patients with and without the c.2802T>G variant. During long-term follow-up, the patients had different ellipsoid zone line progression rates and were almost evenly distributed in the fast, moderate, and slow progression subgroups. Although a younger onset age and a smaller baseline intact macular area was observed in the fast progression subgroup, the results showed no significant difference. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first cohort study to provide detailed genetic and longitudinal clinical analyses of patients with USH2A-related retinal dystrophies in Taiwan. The mutated allele frequency in exon 13 was high in Taiwan due to the predominant c.2802T>G variant. Moreover, truncated variants greatly impacted disease progression and determined the length of therapeutic windows. These findings provide insight into the characteristics of candidates for future gene therapies.


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Exones , Proteínas de la Matriz Extracelular , Distrofias Retinianas , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Exones/genética , Proteínas de la Matriz Extracelular/genética , Prevalencia , Distrofias Retinianas/genética , Distrofias Retinianas/patología , Taiwán , Síndromes de Usher/genética
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Acta Pharm Sin B ; 14(6): 2669-2684, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38828156

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Solid oral controlled release formulations feature numerous clinical advantages for drug candidates with adequate solubility and dissolution rate. However, most new chemical entities exhibit poor water solubility, and hence are exempt from such benefits. Although combining drug amorphization with controlled release formulation is promising to elevate drug solubility, like other supersaturating systems, the problem of drug recrystallization has yet to be resolved, particularly within the dosage form. Here, we explored the potential of an emerging, non-leachable terpolymer nanoparticle (TPN) pore former as an internal recrystallization inhibitor within controlled release amorphous solid dispersion (CRASD) beads comprising a poorly soluble drug (celecoxib) reservoir and insoluble polymer (ethylcellulose) membrane. Compared to conventional pore former, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), TPN-containing membranes exhibited superior structural integrity, less crystal formation at the CRASD bead surface, and greater extent of celecoxib release. All-atom molecular dynamics analyses revealed that in the presence of TPN, intra-molecular bonding, crystal formation tendency, diffusion coefficient, and molecular flexibility of celecoxib were reduced, while intermolecular H-bonding was increased as compared to PVP. This work suggests that selection of a pore former that promotes prolonged molecular separation within a nanoporous controlled release membrane structure may serve as an effective strategy to enhance amorphicity preservation inside CRASD.

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bioRxiv ; 2024 Jun 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38853855

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Psychological states can regulate intestinal mucosal immunity by altering the gut microbiome. However, the link between the brain and microbiome composition remains elusive. We show that Brunner's glands in the duodenal submucosa couple brain activity to intestinal bacterial homeostasis. Brunner's glands mediated the enrichment of gut probiotic species in response to stimulation of abdominal vagal fibers. Cell-specific ablation of the glands triggered transmissible dysbiosis associated with an immunodeficiency syndrome that led to mortality upon gut infection with pathogens. The syndrome could be largely prevented by oral or intra-intestinal administration of probiotics. In the forebrain, we identified a vagally-mediated, polysynaptic circuit connecting the glands of Brunner to the central nucleus of the amygdala. Intra-vital imaging revealed that excitation of central amygdala neurons activated Brunner's glands and promoted the growth of probiotic populations. Our findings unveil a vagal-glandular neuroimmune circuitry that may be targeted for the modulation of the gut microbiome. The glands of Brunner may be the critical cells that regulate the levels of Lactobacilli species in the intestine.

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ACS Omega ; 9(22): 23573-23583, 2024 Jun 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38854549

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This study delves into the green synthesis and multifaceted applications of three types of carbon quantum dots (CQDs), namely, CQDs-1, CQDs-2, and CQDs-3. These CQDs were innovatively produced through a gentle pyrolysis process from distinct plant-based precursors: genipin with glucose for CQDs-1, genipin with extracted gardenia seeds for CQDs-2, and genipin with whole gardenia seeds for CQDs-3. Advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), were employed to detail the CQDs' structural and surface characteristics, revealing their unique functional groups and surface chemistries. The study further explores the CQDs' bioimaging potential, where confocal fluorescence microscopy evidenced their swift uptake by Escherichia coli bacteria, indicating their suitability for bacterial imaging. These CQDs were also applied in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), acting as reducing agents and stabilizers. Among these, CQD3-AuNPs were distinguished by their remarkable stability and catalytic efficiency, achieving a 99.7% reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol in just 10 min and maintaining near-complete reduction efficiency (99.6%) after 60 days. This performance notably surpasses that of AuNPs synthesized using sodium citrate, underscoring the exceptional capabilities of CQD3-AuNPs. These insights pave the way for leveraging CQDs and CQD-stabilized AuNPs in bacterial imaging and catalysis, presenting valuable directions for future scientific inquiry and practical applications.

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J Pers Med ; 14(6)2024 May 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38929795

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Purpose: To investigate the associations between fluid accumulation at different levels in the retina and visual outcome in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). Design: A retrospective observational study. Institutional setting. Study Population: A total of 91 eyes from 91 patients of PCV were included, with 65 receiving intravitreal aflibercept monotherapy and 26 receiving combined intravitreal ranibizumab and photodynamic therapy (PDT). Observation Procedures: Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) examination results were recorded at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Main Outcome Measures: The correlations between visual outcomes and fluid biomarkers including intraretinal fluid (IRF), subretinal fluid (SRF), serous pigment epithelium detachment (PED), and hemorrhage at fovea were analyzed. Results: No differences in treatment outcomes were noted between patients receiving aflibercept and those receiving combined ranibizumab and PDT. IRF and hemorrhage at baseline predicted poorer vision at 3, 6, and 12 months. The presence of IRF was associated with poorer vision at 6 months and 12 months (p < 0.05 for all). The presence of SRF or PED was not associated with better vision at any time point. No differences in the correlations between fluid markers and visual outcomes were noted between thin and thick subfoveal choroidal thickness groups. Conclusions: For PCV, IRF and hemorrhage at baseline served as surrogates for poor visual prognosis after treatment, and IRF was a biomarker for poor vision during the treatment course. No fluid markers predicted good visual prognosis or had a positive impact on vision at any time point.

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Bioorg Med Chem ; 109: 117792, 2024 Jul 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38897139

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Cancer has been a leading cause of death over the last few decades in western countries as well as in Taiwan. However, traditional therapies are limited by the adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and tumor recurrence may occur. Therefore, it is critical to develop novel therapeutic drugs. In the field of HDAC inhibitor development, apart from the hydroxamic acid moiety, 2-aminobenzamide also functions as a zinc-binding domain, which is shown in well-known HDAC inhibitors such as Entinostat and Chidamide. With recent successful experiences in synthesizing 1-(phenylsulfonyl)indole-based compounds, in this study, we further combined two features of the above chemical compounds and generated indolyl benzamides. Compounds were screened in different cancer cell lines, and enzyme activity was examined to demonstrate their potential for anti-HDAC activity. Various biological functional assays evidenced that two of these compounds could suppress cancer growth and migration capacity, through regulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), cell cycle, and apoptosis mechanisms. Data from 3D cancer cells and the in vivo zebrafish model suggested the potential of these compounds in cancer therapy in the future.


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Antineoplásicos , Apoptosis , Ciclo Celular , Proliferación Celular , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Transición Epitelial-Mesenquimal , Inhibidores de Histona Desacetilasas , Pez Cebra , Inhibidores de Histona Desacetilasas/farmacología , Inhibidores de Histona Desacetilasas/química , Inhibidores de Histona Desacetilasas/síntesis química , Humanos , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Transición Epitelial-Mesenquimal/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Ciclo Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Estructura Molecular , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Línea Celular Tumoral , Histona Desacetilasas/metabolismo
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In Vivo ; 38(4): 1601-1608, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38936889

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BACKGROUND/AIM: Hallux valgus (HV) is the most prevalent deformity affecting the forefoot; however, its genetic etiology remains unclear. In the literature, vitamin D receptor (VDR) genotypes have been reported to be associated with the risk of skeletal malformations accompanied by inflammation. This study aimed to examine the hypothesis that VDR genotypes are associated with the risk of HV. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The VDR rs731236, rs1544410, rs2228570 and rs7975232 genotypes of 150 HV patients and 600 non-HV subjects were determined using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) methodology and examined regarding their associations with HV risk. RESULTS: The results showed that none of the genetic frequency distributions of VDR rs731236, rs1544410, rs2228570, or rs7975232 were significant between the HV cases and non-HV controls (p for trend=0.4055, 0.2170, 0.7220, 0.5509, respectively). Additionally, allelic frequency analysis showed that none of the allelic frequencies of VDR rs731236, rs1544410, rs2228570, or rs7975232 were significantly distributed (p=0.2285, 0.1572, 0.9278, and 0.5547, respectively). Furthermore, stratified analysis showed that no correlation was observed between VDR rs731236 and different age groups (either younger or older than 51) or sex (p=0.3953 and p=0.9576). Moreover, no correlation was found between VDR rs731236 genotype and the risk of HV in individuals within subgroups of height, weight, or body mass index (BMI) (p=0.8317, 0.5346, and p=0.8783, respectively). CONCLUSION: VDR rs731236, rs1544410, rs2228570, and rs7975232 may not serve as indicators for a higher risk of HV.


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Alelos , Frecuencia de los Genes , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Genotipo , Hallux Valgus , Polimorfismo de Nucleótido Simple , Receptores de Calcitriol , Humanos , Receptores de Calcitriol/genética , Femenino , Masculino , Taiwán/epidemiología , Hallux Valgus/genética , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Anciano , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Estudios de Asociación Genética , Factores de Riesgo
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Toxicol Res ; 40(3): 431-440, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38911548

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The Internet Data Center (IDC) is one of the most important infrastructures in the field of information technology. The cooling system for heat dissipation of IDC is indispensable due to it generates a large amount of heat during its calculation process, which may potentially harm its normal operation. Electronic fluorinated fluids have been widely used in cooling systems of IDC with stable physical and chemical properties. However, the biological toxicity of electronic fluorinated fluids has not been fully evaluated and there is a lack of unified safety standards, which may pose potential risks to the environment and human health. Here, hexafluoropropylene terpolymer (HFPT) as an example has been systematically studied, fully considering the application scenarios of data centers. Also, the emergency effects of fluorinated coolants in mammalian models from the perspectives of inhalation, skin contact, accidental entry into eyes, accidental ingestion, and chronic toxicity, are evaluated. Multiple in vivo experiments have proven that HFPT not only has stable physical and chemical properties, that can maintain the safe operation of IDC, but also has low physiological toxicity to mammals and can provide health benefits to data center staff and the assurance of surrounding environment. This study proves the good biological safety of electronic fluorinated fluids and provides a reference for environmental assessment and risk management of liquid cooling technology in IDC. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43188-024-00234-3.

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Ecotoxicol Environ Saf ; 280: 116538, 2024 Jul 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38833980

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Methamphetamine (Meth) is a potent psychostimulant with well-established hepatotoxicity. Gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) have been reported to yield beneficial effects on the liver. In this study, we aim to further reveal the mechanisms of Meth-induced hepatic injuries and investigate the potential protective effects of SCFAs. Herein, mice were intraperitoneally injected with 15 mg/kg Meth to induce hepatic injuries. The composition of fecal microbiota and SCFAs was profiled using 16 S rRNA sequencing and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis, respectively. Subsequently, SCFAs supplementation was performed to evaluate the protective effects against hepatic injuries. Additionally, Sigma-1 receptor knockout (S1R-/-) mice and fluvoxamine (Flu), an agonist of S1R, were introduced to investigate the mechanisms underlying the protective effects of SCFAs. Our results showed that Meth activated S1R and induced hepatic autophagy, inflammation, and oxidative stress by stimulating the MAPK/ERK pathway. Meanwhile, Meth disrupted SCFAs product-related microbiota, leading to a reduction in fecal SCFAs (especially Acetic acid and Propanoic acid). Accompanied by the optimization of gut microbiota, SCFAs supplementation normalized S1R expression and ameliorated Meth-induced hepatic injuries by repressing the MAPK/ERK pathway. Effectively, S1R knockout repressed Meth-induced activation of the MAPK/ERK pathway and further ameliorated hepatic injuries. Finally, the overexpression of S1R stimulated the MAPK/ERK pathway and yielded comparable adverse phenotypes to Meth administration. These findings suggest that Meth-induced hepatic injuries relied on the activation of S1R, which could be alleviated by SCFAs supplementation. Our study confirms the crucial role of S1R in Meth-induced hepatic injuries for the first time and provides a potential preemptive therapy.


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Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas , Ácidos Grasos Volátiles , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Metanfetamina , Ratones Noqueados , Receptores sigma , Receptor Sigma-1 , Metanfetamina/toxicidad , Animales , Receptores sigma/metabolismo , Ácidos Grasos Volátiles/metabolismo , Ratones , Microbioma Gastrointestinal/efectos de los fármacos , Masculino , Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas/prevención & control , Hígado/efectos de los fármacos , Hígado/metabolismo , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos , Heces/química , Heces/microbiología
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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(12)2024 Jun 19.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38931752

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To study the interference effect of the laser in motion mode on a CCD, the continuous laser with the wavelength of 532 nm at different motion speeds was used to scan the CCD. The experimental results show that the crosstalk phenomenon produced by static and dynamic irradiation is significantly different. When the continuous laser statically radiates the CCD, the vertical crosstalk line is observed in the output image. The gray values of the crosstalk line are divided into two stages, with the increase of the laser fluence: linear increase and saturation, which correspond to different formation mechanisms of the crosstalk lines, respectively. In addition, when the irradiation duration of the static laser is less than the integration time of CCD, the effect of delay time on the spatial distribution of the crosstalk line is identified. In addition, when the laser irradiates the CCD at different scanning speeds, crosstalk lines with certain slopes are observed. The slope of the crosstalk line is determined by the scanning speed of the continuous laser and the integration time of the CCD. The results show that the delay time and the irradiation position have important effects on the spatial distribution of the laser spot and crosstalk lines.

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Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces ; 241: 114028, 2024 Jun 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38905811

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Biotin receptors are overexpressed in various cancer cell types, essential in tumor development, metabolism, and metastasis. Chemotherapeutic agents may be more effective and have fewer adverse effects if they specifically target the biotin receptors on cancer cells. Polymeric micelles (PMs) with nanoscale size via the EPR effect to accumulate near tumor tissue. We utilized the solvent exchange technique to crate polymeric Biotin-PEG-SeSe-PBLA micelles. This underwent self-assembly to create uniformly dispersed PMs with a hydrodynamic diameter of 81.54 ± 0.23 nm. The resulting PMs characterized by 1HNMR, 13CNMR, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy. PMs exhibited a high efficacy of Doxorubicin encapsulation (EE) and loading content (DLC), with values of 5.93 wt% and 74.32 %, respectively. DOX@Biotin-PEG-SeSe-PBLA micelles showed optimal DOX release, around 89 % and 74 % in 10 mM glutathione and 0.1 % H2O2, respectively, within 72 hours, in the simulated cancer redox pool. Fascinatingly, the blank Biotin-PEG-SeSe-PBLA micelles did not affect the HaCaT or HeLa cell lines; approximately 85 % of the cells were metabolically active. Contrarily, at a 5 µg/ml concentration, DOX@Biotin-PEG-SeSe-PBLA specifically inhibited the proliferation of roughly 76 % of HeLa cells and 11 % of HaCaT cells. The fluorescence microscopy results demonstrated that biotin-decorated micelles were more successfully internalized by HeLa cells, which overexpress the biotin receptor, than by non-targeted micelles in vitro. In summary, the diselenide-linked Biotin-PEGSeSe-PBLA formed smart PMs that could offer DOX specific to cancer cells with precision and are physiologically durable.

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World J Clin Cases ; 12(17): 3144-3150, 2024 Jun 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38898861

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BACKGROUND: Myositis ossificans (MO) is a rare disease involving the formation of bone outside the musculoskeletal system. While surgical intervention is the main treatment approach, preventing recurrence and standardized rehabilitation are also crucial. Here, we present a surgical strategy to prevent the recurrence of MO. CASE SUMMARY: A 28-year-old female patient was admitted for the first time for a comminuted fracture of the left olecranon. However, incorrect postoperative rehabilitation resulted in the development of elbow joint stiffness with ectopic ossification, causing a loss of normal range of motion. The patient was diagnosed with MO based on physical examination, X-ray findings, and clinical presentation. We devised a surgical strategy to remove MO, followed by fixation with an Ilizarov frame, and implemented a scientifically reasonable rehabilitation plan. The surgery lasted for 3 h with an estimated blood loss of 45 mL. A drainage tube was placed after surgery, and fluid was aspirated through ultrasound-guided puncture. The patient experienced a significant reduction in joint stiffness after surgery. In the final follow-up at 9 mouths, there was evident improvement in the range of motion of the elbow joint, and no other symptoms were reported. CONCLUSION: The Ilizarov frame is an advantageous surgical technique for facilitating rehabilitation after MO removal. It offers benefits such as passive recovery, individualized treatment, and prompt recovery.

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J Clin Neurosci ; 126: 154-161, 2024 Jun 19.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38901153

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Medulloblastoma (MB) is a primary brain malignancy. However, updated epidemiological data and long-term outcomes are lacking.The clinical and epidemiological datasets of patients with MB in the current study were obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) databases. Joinpoint regression models were used to assess the rate of changes in the incidence, prevalence, and treatment trends in patients with MB. Cox hazard and competition risk model analyses were used to assess overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS).The age-adjusted incidence of MB remained relatively stable at 0.15 per 100,000 individuals in 2019. The annual percentage change (APC) of females remained stable, whereas that of males increased over time. The 20-year limited-duration prevalence of patients with MB increased significantly from 0.00016 % in 1999 to 0.00203 % in 2018. Patients aged 5-19 years accounted for 46.7 % of all age groups, and the trend for the three treatments was increased. Average annual percentage change (AAPC) for the chemotherapy group was increased in patients aged 20 + years MB [AAPC = 2.66 (95 % CI 0.93-6.31)]. Multivariate analysis revealed that OS and CSS varied significantly according to age, year of diagnosis, histology, stage, surgery, and radiotherapy. Subgroup analysis showed that chemotherapy was associated with a favorable prognosis in high-risk groups.The incidence of MB remained relatively stable, and its prevalence increased significantly. This current population-based study further identified the prognostic factors in patients with MB. Moreover, the use of chemotherapy was associated with better survival in high-risk groups.

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Clin Case Rep ; 12(6): e9046, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38895050

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Adult intussusception necessitates early surgical intervention. We emphasis the significance of considering diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma in differential diagnoses for adult intussusception, particularly in the colon, to ensure precise diagnosis and optimal management.

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