To the Editor:The risk factors for the development of radiographic axial spondyloarthritis(SpA)are still *** studies found that a high concentration of serum uric acid(SUA)leads to deposition of monosodium urate(MSU)i...
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To the Editor:The risk factors for the development of radiographic axial spondyloarthritis(SpA)are still *** studies found that a high concentration of serum uric acid(SUA)leads to deposition of monosodium urate(MSU)in different joints of other rheumatic arthritis diseases except ***,it has been reported that gout could mimic ***,our study explored whether the development of radiographic axial SpA is related to high SUA concentration.
AIM: To explore the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and spectroscopy(MRS) for assessment of non-alcoholic fat liver disease(NAFLD) as compared with liver histological and metabolomics findings. METHODS: ...
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AIM: To explore the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and spectroscopy(MRS) for assessment of non-alcoholic fat liver disease(NAFLD) as compared with liver histological and metabolomics findings. METHODS: Patients undergoing bariatric surgery following procedures involved in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy were recruited as a model of obesityinduced NAFLD in an observational, prospective, singlesite, cross-sectional study with a pre-set duration of 1 year. Relevant data were obtained prospectively and surrogates for inflammation, oxidative stress and lipid and glucose metabolism were obtained through standard laboratory measurements. To provide reliable data from MRI and MRS, novel procedures were designed to limit sampling variability and other sources of error using a 1.5T Signa HDx scanner and protocols acquired from the 3D or 2D Fat SAT FIESTA prescription manager. We used our previously described 1H NMRbased metabolomics assays. Data were obtained immediately before surgery and after a 12-mo period including histology of the liver and measurement of metabolites. Values from 1H NMR spectra obtained after surgery were omitted due to technical ***: MRI data showed excellent correlation with the concentration of liver triglycerides, other hepatic lipid components and the histological assessment, w h i c h e xc l u d e d t h e p r e s e n c e o f n o n-a l c o h o l i c steatohepatitis(NASH). MRI was sufficient to follow up NAFLD in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery and data suggest usefulness in other clinical situations. The information provided by MRS replicated that obtained by MRI using the-CH3 peak(0.9 ppm), the-CH2- peak(1.3 ppm, mostly triglyceride) and the-CH=CH- peak(2.2 ppm). No patient depicted NASH. After surgery all patients significantly decreased their body weight and steatosis was virtually absent even in patients with previous severe disease. Improvement was also observed in the serum concentrations of selected
Background Breast cancer 2 (BRCA2) is an important breast cancer-susceptibility *** polymorphisms in BRCA2 may affect its transcription and be associated with cancer *** We identified five polymorphisms of the BRCA2...
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Background Breast cancer 2 (BRCA2) is an important breast cancer-susceptibility *** polymorphisms in BRCA2 may affect its transcription and be associated with cancer *** We identified five polymorphisms of the BRCA2 promoter region by in silico searching and direct sequencing:-254A/G (rs3092989),-908A/G (rs206117),-1134A/G (rs206115),-1144C/T (rs206116),and-1260CTTAGA/-(rs3072036).The-908A/G,-1134A/G,-1144C/T,and-1260CTTAGA/-polymorphisms were genotyped by direct sequencing in 491 breast cancer patients,and the-254A/G polymorphism was genotyped by *** The-1144C/T polymorphism was associated with clinical *** of the TT genotype had longer disease-free intervals (DFIs,P=0.029),especially among patients with sporadic unilateral breast cancer (P=0.010).Linkage disequilibrium (LD) analysis showed that all the five single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were in LD (D'〉0.8).Carriers of haplotypes containing the-1144T allele showed longer DFIs (P=0.049),and the result was more significant in patients with sporadic unilateral cancer (P=0.018).There were no significant associations between the other polymorphisms and *** The results of this study suggest that homozygosity for the BRCA2 T(-1144) allele is associated with a longer DFI in Chinese women with breast *** functional studies are warranted to clarify this relationship.
Detached Arabidopsis thaliana leaves can regenerate adventitious roots,providing a platformfor studying de novo root regeneration(DNRR).However,the comprehensive transcriptional framework of DNRR remains ***,we provid...
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Detached Arabidopsis thaliana leaves can regenerate adventitious roots,providing a platformfor studying de novo root regeneration(DNRR).However,the comprehensive transcriptional framework of DNRR remains ***,we provide a high-resolution landscape of transcriptome reprogramming from wound response to root organogenesis in DNRR and show key factors involved in ***-lapse RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)of the entire leaf within 12 h of leaf detachment revealed rapid activation of jasmonate,ethylene,and reactive oxygen species(ROS)pathways in response *** analyses confirmed that ethylene andROSmay serve as wound signals to ***,time-lapse RNA-seq within 5 d of leaf detachment revealed the activation of genes involved in organogenesis,wound-induced regeneration,and resource allocation in the wounded region of detached leaves during adventitious *** studies showed that BLADE-ON-PETIOLE1/2,which control aboveground organs,PLETHORA3/5/7,which control root organogenesis,and ETHYLENE RESPONSE FACTOR115,which controlswound-induced regeneration,are involved in ***,single-cell RNA-seq data revealed gene expression patterns in thewounded region of detached leaves during adventitious ***,our study not only provides transcriptome tools but also reveals key factors involved in DNRR from detached Arabidopsis leaves.
Dear Editor,Cells enter senescence,or irreversible growth arrest,when exposed to stressors such as DNA damage,epigenetic alterations and chronic inflammation(Zhao and Chen,2022).In aging and aging-related diseases,sen...
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Dear Editor,Cells enter senescence,or irreversible growth arrest,when exposed to stressors such as DNA damage,epigenetic alterations and chronic inflammation(Zhao and Chen,2022).In aging and aging-related diseases,senescent cells are known to accumulate across tissues and organs(Sun et al.,2022;Lopez-Otin et al.,2023).
Dear Editor,As an illuminating cancer hallmark,polymorphic microbiomes profoundly impact cancer phenotypes by promoting or repressing cancer initiation and progression.1 Diversity and composition in the gut microbiome...
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Dear Editor,As an illuminating cancer hallmark,polymorphic microbiomes profoundly impact cancer phenotypes by promoting or repressing cancer initiation and progression.1 Diversity and composition in the gut microbiome are significantly associated with the response rate of anti-PD1 immunotherapy in melanoma.2 In addition to the gut microbiome,a large number of microbiomes colonizing in human tumors have been shown to play significant roles in cancer development.3 However,a comprehensive understanding of intratumor microbiomes in cancer immunotherapy is lacking,largely due to the challenge of investigating intratumor microbiomes in anti-cancer immunotherapy.
Dear Editor,Stem cells,including pluripotent stem cells and adult stem cells,possess the remarkable capability of being able to selfrenew while at the same time having potential to differentiate into different cell li...
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Dear Editor,Stem cells,including pluripotent stem cells and adult stem cells,possess the remarkable capability of being able to selfrenew while at the same time having potential to differentiate into different cell lineages and functionally distinct cell *** embryonic stem cells(hESCs)can differentiate into all adult stem cell types,including human mesenchymal stem cells(hMSCs)and human neural stem cells(hNSCs),but can also give rise to all terminally differentiated cell types(Wang et al.,2021a).Through the continuous replenishment of differentiated cells,stem cells support tissue homeostasis and respond to tissue *** the promising applications of stem cells in cell therapy and regenerative medicine,insights into molecular events underlying stem cell maintenance,self-renewal ability and pluripotency,continue to garner strong interest(Shan et al.,2021).Although metabolic pathways have been implicated in the reciprocal regulations of stem cell self-renewal and differentiation as well as organ homeostatic maintenance(Garcia-Prat et al.,2017),central aspects of how metabolic requirements differ and are regulated across the various types of human stem cells in our body remain enigmatic.
Some breast reconstruction surgeries after mastectomy, or even reductive mammoplasty, may evolve unexpectedly when the areolopapillary complex heals and develop dehiscences, necrosis and delayed healing. The purpose o...
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Some breast reconstruction surgeries after mastectomy, or even reductive mammoplasty, may evolve unexpectedly when the areolopapillary complex heals and develop dehiscences, necrosis and delayed healing. The purpose of this case report was to verify the efficacy of photodynamic therapy in wound healing of the areolopapillary complex. This was a case report of a female patient with diabetes, fibromyalgia and diagnosed with breast cancer, with necrotic areolopapillary complex, after debridement, photodynamic therapy started with clobetasol propionate associated with methylene blue and low power laser application. At the beginning of the treatment with photodynamic therapy, the wound had 6 centimeters of diameter, and after 19 sessions, the wound was closed completely with normalization of the color of the nipple. The photodynamic therapy is advancing a lot in healing of infected wounds and complex wounds. It can be said that in this case report, photodynamic therapy was fundamental for the complete healing, being considered a promising treatment and another alternative for dermatofunctional physiotherapists.
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a common malignancy with high mortality *** surgery can be curative in early-stage disease,80% of patients cannot undergo surgical *** body radiotherapy(SBRT),an emerging,non-invasive,p...
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Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a common malignancy with high mortality *** surgery can be curative in early-stage disease,80% of patients cannot undergo surgical *** body radiotherapy(SBRT),an emerging,non-invasive,precision treatment,has shown promising results across various stages of HCC and has thus been adopted in practice to varying degrees around the *** article aims to review current guideline recommendations on SBRT,clinical evidence,and outcome comparisons with other local treatment *** are also made to compare the differences in clinical trials between Asian and Western countries.
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