Black carp RNF115 restricts IRF3/7-mediated antiviral signaling in innate immunity by Yixuan He, Qun Wang, Lili Xiao, Hui Wu, Jun Xiao, Jun Zou, Hao Feng

“…RING finger protein 115 (RNF115), also known as BCA2, Rabring7, or ZNF364, is a novel RING domain protein. In this paper, we cloned the RNF115 homologue from black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) and characterized it. …”
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Long non-coding RNA Malat1 modulates CXCR4 expression to regulate the interaction between induced neural stem cells and microglia following closed head injury by Qin Dong, Pengyu Chen, Wenqiao Qiu, Zhijun Yang, Yanteng Li, Yuhui Zhou, Lili Guo, Dan Zou, Ruxiang Xu, Mou Gao

“…Conclusions In short, our findings reveal a novel role of Malat1 in the immunomodulatory effects of iNSCs on microglial activation, suggesting that transplanted iNSCs may self-perceive the changes of the activated state of microglia and thus make prudential regulation of the neuroinflammation following CHI.…”
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Inhibition of Mitochondrial Fission Reverses Simulated Microgravity-Induced Osteoblast Dysfunction by Enhancing Mechanotransduction and Epigenetic Modification by Qiusheng Shi, Yaxin Song, Jingqi Cao, Jing Na, Zhijie Yang, Xinyuan Chen, Ziyi Wang, Yubo Fan, Lisha Zheng

“…Therefore, targeting mitochondrial fission emerges as a promising therapeutic strategy to alleviate osteoblast dysfunction under SMG conditions, providing novel approaches to maintain bone health during prolonged space missions and safeguard the astronaut well-being.…”
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MyD88 inhibitor TJ-M2010-5 alleviates spleen impairment and inflammation by inhibiting the PI3K/miR-136-5p/AKT3 pathway in the early infection of Trichinella spiralis by Huifang Bai, Qianqian Dang, Guoliang Chen, Lingfeng Xie, Saining Wang, Ning Jiang, Xiaoxia Wu, Shuyan Zhang, Xuelin Wang

“…Myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88 (MyD88) is implicated in inflammation signalling pathways. TJ-M2010-5 is a novel MyD88 inhibitor with remarkable protective effects against several diseases. …”
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Drug-drug interaction between ensitrelvir and tacrolimus in a patient undergoing treatment for COVID-19: a case report by Yuki Miyata, Ryo Yamaguchi, Takehito Yamamoto, Toshiyuki Kishida, Kazuhiko Ikeuchi, Hiroaki Harada, Takeya Tsutsumi, Keishi Fujio, Tappei Takada

“…Abstract Background Ensitrelvir is a novel SARS-CoV-2 3-chymotrypsin-like protease inhibitor, similar to nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. …”
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AI prediction model for endovascular treatment of vertebrobasilar occlusion with atrial fibrillation by Zhi-Xin Huang, Andrea M. Alexandre, Alessandro Pedicelli, Xuying He, Quanlong Hong, Yongkun Li, Ping Chen, Qiankun Cai, Aldobrando Broccolini, Luca Scarcia, Serena Abruzzese, Carlo Cirelli, Mauro Bergui, Andrea Romi, Erwah Kalsoum, Giulia Frauenfelder, Grzegorz Meder, Simona Scalise, Maria Porzia Ganimede, Luigi Bellini, Bruno Del Sette, Francesco Arba, Susanna Sammali, Andrea Salcuni, Sergio Lucio Vinci, Giacomo Cester, Luisa Roveri, Xianjun Huang, Wen Sun

“…The predictive model distinguished high-risk subgroups by integrating multiple parameters, demonstrating superior prognostic precision compared to standard NIHSS-based assessments. Novel findings include nonlinear relationships between dyslipidemia, stroke severity, and functional recovery. …”
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QUIET WARRIOR – Rationale and design: An ancillary study to the Women's IschemiA TRial to Reduce Events in Nonobstructive CAD (WARRIOR) by Osama Dasa, Eileen Handberg, Damini Dey, Pinaki Sarder, Margaret C. Lo, Balaji K. Tamarappoo, Steven M. Smith, Leslee J. Shaw, C. Noel Bairey Merz, Carl J. Pepine

“…Anticipated findings include correlations of specific plaque attributes with angina severity and novel insights into inflammatory markers. Socioeconomic variables will also be examined for their impact on cardiovascular risk. …”
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α-Methyl-Tryptophan Inhibits SLC6A14 Expression and Exhibits Immunomodulatory Effects in Crohn’s Disease by Su Y, Li J, Chen Y, Bao J, Lei Z, Ma M, Zhang W, Liu Q, Xu B, Hu T, Hu Y

“…Furthermore, α-MT offers a novel approach for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of CD by targeting SLC6A14 for therapeutic intervention. …”
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Longitudinal exploration of cancer-related cognitive impairment in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive lymphoma: protocol for a feasibility study by Vincent Dore, Christopher C Rowe, Meinir Krishnasamy, Haryana Dhillon, Adam K Walker, Karla Gough, Priscilla Gates, Carlene Wilson, Eliza Hawkes, Yuliya Perchyonok, Janette L Vardy, Michiel de Ruiter

“…Peer reviewed publications and conference presentations will report the findings of this novel study.Trial registration number Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12619001649101).…”
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Ranirestat Improved Nerve Conduction Velocities, Sensory Perception, and Intraepidermal Nerve Fiber Density in Rats with Overt Diabetic Polyneuropathy by Saeko Asano, Tatsuhito Himeno, Tomohide Hayami, Mikio Motegi, Rieko Inoue, Hiromi Nakai-Shimoda, Emiri Miura-Yura, Yoshiaki Morishita, Masaki Kondo, Shin Tsunekawa, Yoshiro Kato, Koichi Kato, Keiko Naruse, Jiro Nakamura, Hideki Kamiya

“…In this study, we revisited one of those mechanisms, the polyol pathway, and investigated the curative effects of a novel strong aldose reductase inhibitor, ranirestat, in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats with preexisting polyneuropathy. …”
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UPDATE ON CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION MANAGEMENT IN ALLOGENEIC HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS by José Luis Piñana, Estela Giménez, Lourdes Vázquez, María Ángeles Marcos, Manuel Guerreiro, Rafael Duarte, Ariadna Pérez, Carlos de Miguel, Ildefonso Espigado, Marta González-Vicent, María Suarez-Lledó, Irene García-Cadenas, Rodrigo Martino, Angel Cedillo, Monserrat Rovira, Rafael de la Cámara, David Navarro, Carlos Solano

“…Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common complication following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and in patients receiving novel hematological therapies. Its impact on morbidity and mortality necessitates effective management strategies. …”
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Coupled CRC 2D and ALI 3D Cultures Express Receptors of Emerging Viruses and Are More Suitable for the Study of Viral Infections Compared to Conventional Cell Lines by Siyu Xia, Jun Liu, Yan Yang, Ming Wu, Lina Ye, Si Chen, Tao Zhang, Zhihong Zeng, Kang Zhang, Kaihong Cai, Xiang Long, Wenbin Gao, Shisong Fang, Hui Li

“…This integrated 2D CRC and 3D ALI cultures provide a physiological and personalized in vitro model to study the infection of emerging viruses. This novel model can be used for studying virus biology and host response to viral infection and for antiviral drug discovery.…”
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Therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa against monkeypox: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and computational insights by Farouk Boudou, Amal Belakredar, Ahcen Keziz, Linda Aissani, Huda Alsaeedi, David Cronu, Mikhael Bechelany, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum

“…BackgroundMonkeypox (Mpox) is a re-emerging zoonotic disease with limited therapeutic options, necessitating the exploration of novel antiviral agents. Curcuma longa (turmeric) is a widely used medicinal plant known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, primarily attributed to its bioactive curcuminoids.AimThis study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of C. longa aqueous extract (CAE) against monkeypox through phytochemical characterization, biological assays, and computational analyses.MethodologyPhytochemical analysis, including HPLC, identified key Curcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Curcuminol, and Ar-curcumene. …”
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Designing a multi-epitope vaccine candidate against human rhinovirus C utilizing immunoinformatics approach by Tajul Islam Mamun, Tajul Islam Mamun, Md. Ahad Ali, Md. Nazmul Hosen, Jillur Rahman, Md. Anwarul Islam, Md. Golam Akib, Kamruz Zaman, Md. Masudur Rahman, Md. Masudur Rahman, Ferdaus Mohd Altaf Hossain, Ferdaus Mohd Altaf Hossain, Samir Ibenmoussa, Mohammed Bourhia, Turki M. Dawoud

“…Despite its impact, there is currently no licensed vaccine available for HRV-C. Here, we present a novel approach to address this gap by employing immunoinformatics techniques for the design of a multi-epitope-based vaccine against HRV-C. …”
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Accumulation of advanced oxidation protein products aggravates bone-fat imbalance during skeletal aging by Yu-Sheng Huang, Jia-Wen Gao, Rui-Feng Ao, Xin-Yu Liu, Di-Zheng Wu, Jun-Long Huang, Chen Tu, Jing-Shen Zhuang, Si-Yuan Zhu, Zhao-Ming Zhong

“…Conclusion: Our findings revealed the involvement of AOPPs in age‐related switch between osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation, and illuminated a novel potential mechanism underlying bone-fat imbalance during skeletal aging. …”
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Developmental dysfunction in a preclinical model of Kcnq2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy by Miaomiao Mao, Nikola Jancovski, Yafit Kushner, Lucas Teasdale, Phan Truong, Kun Zhou, Samuel Reid, Linghan Jia, Ye Htet Aung, Melody Li, Christopher A. Reid, Sean Byars, Ingrid Scheffer, Steven Petrou, Snezana Maljevic

“…Conclusions: Our study reports on a novel Kcnq2 DEE mouse model recapitulating aspects of the disease phenotype with the electrophysiological and transcriptome analysis providing insights into KCNQ2 DEE mechanisms that can be leveraged for future therapy development.…”
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New insights into the immunomodulatory potential of sialic acid on monocyte-derived dendritic cells by Zélia Silva, João Amorim Rabaça, Vanessa Luz, Rita Adubeiro Lourenço, Mariolina Salio, Alexandra Couto Oliveira, Pedro Bule, Sebastian Springer, Paula Alexandra Videira

“…Our investigation juxtaposes this novel approach with the conventional cytokine-based maturation regimen commonly employed in clinical settings. …”
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β-Catenin mediated TAM phenotype promotes pancreatic cancer metastasis via the OSM/STAT3/LOXL2 axis by Yijia Zhang, Xinya Zhu, Liyuan Chen, Tianyu Gao, Guang Chen, Jin Zhu, Guoyu Wang, Daiying Zuo

“…Moreover, STAT3 inhibition abolished OSM-induced LOXL2 expression and subsequent EMT programming.Collectively, we identified a novel β-catenin/OSM-STAT3/LOXL2 signaling axis mediating TAM-induced PDAC progression. …”
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TransferBAN-Syn: a transfer learning-based algorithm for predicting synergistic drug combinations against echinococcosis by Haitao Li, Haitao Li, Yuanyuan Chu, Yuanyuan Chu, Liyuan Jiang, Liyuan Jiang, Lei Li, Lei Li, GuoDong Lv, Yuansheng Liu, Chunhou Zheng, Chunhou Zheng, Yansen Su, Yansen Su

“…TransferBAN-Syn not only offers new synergistic drug combinations for echinococcosis but also provides a novel approach for predicting potential drug pairs for diseases with limited combination data.…”
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The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in ankle disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qixin Ding, Xu Wang, Yurong Liu, Yuefang Li, Di Zhang, Heling Wang, Shenhong Ma, Qiaohua Han, Weisheng Zhuang

“…Platelet-rich plasma has emerged as a novel cellular therapy in clinical practice. This study evaluates the clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) after intervention in ankle disorders, so as to provide strong evidence in support of clinical treatment. …”
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