The miR-1269a/PCDHGA9/CXCR4/β-catenin pathway promotes colorectal cancer invasion and metastasis by Haitao Mei, Qingshan Luo, Junyong Weng, Jialing Hao, Jinfeng Cai, Runkai Zhou, Ce Bian, Yingzi Ye, Shengzheng Luo, Yugang Wen

“…Protein mass spectrometry suggested an interaction between PCDHGA9 and HOXA1. JASPAR predicted that HOXA1 may act as a transcription factor of CXCR4. …”
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Elucidating the pharmacological foundations and mechanisms of the Sihai Shuyu formula in treating Graves’ disease through integrated serum metabolomics and network pharmacology wit... by Xiaoju Liu, Xingjia Li, Wenbin Huang, Yifan Cui, Fengyun Cheng, Guofang Chen, Guofang Chen, Xiaodong Mao, Chao Liu, Chao Liu, Shuhang Xu

“…Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) was used in conjunction with network pharmacology and molecular docking to identify and predict SHSY’s active chemical components and targets. …”
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Plasma EphA2 level is a superior biomarker to Del-1 for sepsis diagnosis and prognosis by Eun Hye Lee, Mi Hwa Shin, Se Hyun Kwak, Ji Soo Choi, Ah Young Leem, Su Hwan Lee, Kyung Soo Chung, Young Sam Kim, Sang-Guk Lee, Moo Suk Park

“…The area under the curve for the EphA2 was 0.74 in the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis for predicting 28-day mortality, whereas APACHE II, SOFA, and Del-1 showed values of 0.762, 0.614, and 0.595, respectively. …”
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MiR-216a-3p inhibits the cytotoxicity of primary natural killer cells by Rowan Abdelbary, Rowan Abdelbary, Manon Ragheb, Manon Ragheb, Shereen A. El Sobky, Nagwa El-Badri, Nourhan Aboud, Ahmed Tawheed, Asmaa Gomaa, Mona Zidan, Ramy K. Aziz, Abd Elrahman Abouzid, Radwa Ayman Salah, Mohamed El-Kassas, Imam Waked, Ahmed Moustafa, Ahmed Moustafa, Injie Omar Fawzy, Nada El-Ekiaby, Ahmed Ihab Abdelaziz

“…Our in silico analysis revealed that the predicted downstream targets of miR-216a-3p are enriched in the FOXO-signaling pathway. …”
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Lower limb coordination patterns following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A longitudinal study by Cortney Armitano-Lago, Elizabeth Bjornsen, Caroline Lisee, Ashley Buck, Christin Büttner, Adam W. Kiefer, Todd A. Schwartz, Brian Pietrosimone

“…Between groups, the ACLR participants exhibited a more predictable ankle-knee coordination pattern (percent determinism (%DET); p < 0.05), stronger coupling between joints (meanline (MNLine)) across all segments (p < 0.05), and greater knee-hip TT (more “stuck”; p < 0.05) compared to the controls at each timepoint in the sagittal plane. …”
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CLP-Net: an advanced artificial intelligence technique for localizing standard planes of cleft lip and palate by three-dimensional ultrasound in the first trimester by Guangzhi He, Zhou Li, Zhiyuan Zhu, Tong Han, Yan Cao, Chaoyu Chen, Yuhao Huang, Haoran Dou, Lianying Liang, Fangmei Zhang, Jin Peng, Tao Tan, Hongmei Liu, Xin Yang, Dong Ni

“…NCC and SSIM were 0.876 ± 0.104, 0.803 ± 0.084, 0.793 ± 0.089 and 0.841 ± 0.105, 0.812 ± 0.085, 0.764 ± 0.100, respectively. CLP-Net predictions had a highly visual acceptance rate among radiologists (MSP: 95%, RTP: 70%, MAP: 70%), with improved localization speed 15s(31.3%) for senior radiologists and 63s(38.9%) for junior radiologists. …”
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Limited Diagnostic Value of miRNAs in Early Trauma-Induced Liver Injury: Only miRNA-122 Emerges as a Late-Phase Marker by Jason-Alexander Hörauf, Amit Singh, Maika Voth, Hamed Moheimani, Cora Rebecca Schindler, Borna Relja, Liudmila Leppik, Ingo Marzi, Dirk Henrich

“…Future research with a large sample size should investigate whether other miRNAs can more accurately predict liver injury and the extent of hepatocellular injury, particularly in the acute post-traumatic phase.…”
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Pan-cancer analysis of the transcriptional expression of histone acetylation enzymes in solid tumors defines a new classification scheme for gliomas by Junhao Zhang, Lingbo Li, Aiwei Tang, Chucheng Wang, Yupeng Wang, Yongqi Hu, Guangting He, Guangting He, Wangjun Liao, Wangjun Liao, Wangjun Liao, Rui Zhou

“…Considering the distinctive clinical characteristics of patients with AC-GII and AC-GV, we constructed the “ACG score” model capable of effectively recognizing patients with these subtypes and predicting patient prognosis.ConclusionHerein, we established novel biologically and clinically relevant molecular classifications for pan-solid tumors and gliomas based on transcriptional expression profiles of HATs and HDACs. …”
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Serum uric acid/creatinine ratio and 1-year stroke recurrence in patient with acute ischemic stroke and abnormal renal function: results from the Xi'an stroke registry study of Chi... by Zhongzhong Liu, Zhongzhong Liu, Zhongzhong Liu, Dandan Zhang, Dandan Zhang, Lingxia Zeng, Weiyan Guo, Qingli Lu, Qingli Lu, Zhen Lei, Yunlong Hao, Pei Liu, Pei Liu, Tong Liu, Tong Liu, Linna Peng, Linna Peng, Qiaoqiao Chang, Qiaoqiao Chang, Mi Zhang, Mi Zhang, Xuemei Lin, Xuemei Lin, Fang Wang, Fang Wang, Songdi Wu, Songdi Wu, Songdi Wu, Songdi Wu

“…Subgroup analyses showed that in patients with eGFR &lt; 60 ml/min/1.73 m2, Q4 had significantly lower 1-year stroke recurrence risk than Q1 (HR = 0.19, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.86, P = 0.031).ConclusionLow SUA/SCr independently predicts 1-year stroke recurrence in patients with AIS and abnormal renal function, particularly in those with eGFR &lt; 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.…”
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Is the freezing index a valid outcome to assess freezing of gait during turning in Parkinson’s disease? by Maaike Goris, Pieter Ginis, Clint Hansen, Christian Schlenstedt, Christian Schlenstedt, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff, Nicholas D’Cruz, Wim Vandenberghe, Wim Vandenberghe, Walter Maetzler, Alice Nieuwboer, Moran Gilat

“…Further development of the FOG-index is warranted, and long-term follow-up studies are needed to assess the predictive value of the 360 turning task for classifying FOG conversion.…”
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Functional heterogeneity of mesenchymal stem cells and their therapeutic potential in the K18-hACE2 mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Kátia Nunes da Silva, Fernanda Martins Marim, Gisele Vieira Rocha, Zaquer Suzana Munhoz Costa-Ferro, Luciana Souza de Aragão França, Carolina Kymie Vasques Nonaka, Bruno Diaz Paredes, Erik Aranha Rossi, Erick Correia Loiola, Corynne Stephanie Ahouefa Adanho, Rachel Santana Cunha, Mayck Medeiros Amaral da Silva, Fernanda Ferreira Cruz, Vivian Vasconcelos Costa, Dalila Lucíola Zanette, Clarissa Araújo Gurgel Rocha, Renato Santana Aguiar, Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco, Bruno Solano de Freitas Souza

“…Variations in MSCs’ secretory and proliferation profiles, and their proteomic and transcriptional characteristics significantly influence their therapeutic potency, highlighting the need for enhanced characterization methods to better predict their efficacy. This study aimed to evaluate the biological characteristics of MSCs from different tissue origins, selecting the most promising line for further validation in a K18-hACE2 mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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ALDH1L2 drives HCC progression through TAM polarization by Jiajun Li, Chi Zhang, Qingqing Zhou, Qinqin Long, Jiayi Chen, Lili Meng, Wei Tian, Yue Yang, Chao Ge, Yuting Su, Xi-Dai Long, Jun Wu, Hua Tian

“…Impact and implications:: This research highlights that ALDH1L2 could serve as a predictive and prognostic marker in HCC. We found that a positive feedback loop between ALDH1L2 and NRF2 promotes HCC progression by activating the IL-6/Jak2/STAT3 signaling axis and tumor-associated macrophage polarization. …”
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High-resolution 4D electrical resistivity tomography and below-ground point sensor monitoring of High Arctic deglaciated sediments capture zero-curtain effects, freeze–thaw transit... by M. O. Cimpoiasu, O. Kuras, H. Harrison, P. B. Wilkinson, P. Meldrum, J. E. Chambers, D. Liljestrand, C. Oroza, S. K. Schmidt, P. Sommers, L. Vimercati, T. P. Irons, Z. Lyu, A. Solon, J. A. Bradley, J. A. Bradley

“…Novel insights into soil moisture dynamics throughout the spring melt will help parameterize models of biological activity to build a more predictive understanding of newly emerging terrestrial landscapes and their impact on carbon and nutrient cycling.…”
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Exploring the role of ESR1 mutations in metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer T cell immune surveillance disruption by Morgane Lopez, Laurie Spehner, Fabrice André, Julien Viot, Evan Seffar, Amélie Marguier, Elsa Curtit, Guillaume Meynard, Erion Dobi, Sylvain Ladoire, Romain Boidot, Romain Loyon, Valentin Derangere, François-Clément Bidard, Christophe Borg, Laura Mansi, Marie Kroemer

“…Methods We identified candidate ESR1-derived peptides by predictive software (SYFPEITHI and NetMHCpan 3.0). Then the immunogenicity of ESR1-derived peptides was assessed in Peripheral-Blood-Mononuclear-Cells from 31 healthy donors (HD) and 25 patients with metastatic HR-positive BC by IFN-γ ELISpot assay. …”
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Astaxanthin mitigates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity via inhibiting ferroptosis and autophagy: a study based on bioinformatic analysis and in vivo/vitro experiments by Bowen Yin, Jingyi Ren, Xuanyi Liu, Yadong Zhang, Jinshi Zuo, Rui Wen, Huanting Pei, Miaomiao Lu, Siqi Zhu, Zhenao Zhang, Ziyi Wang, Yanyi Zhai, Yuxia Ma

“…Network pharmacology was employed to predict the potential pathways and targets through which ASX exerts its effects on DIC. …”
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Closing the gap while standing still: clinimetric properties of a low-cost balance platform and a user-friendly app for posturography by Tom Vredeveld, John F. Stins, Annelies J. van Vliet, Vincent C.M. Tuinder, Stephan P.J. Ramaekers, Michel W. Coppieters, Annelies L. Pool-Goudzwaard

“…Parameters based on COP displacement were calculated, including standard deviation of displacement, velocity, pathlength and 95% predicted ellipse area. Results The concurrent validity of the WBB to measure COP in quiet standing still tasks was excellent for all parameters (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) > 0.900, p < 0.001), apart from medio-lateral velocity (ICC = 0.571, p = 0.090 to ICC = 0.711, p = 0.057). …”
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Barriers to 12-month treatment of common anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders in the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys by Maria Carmen Viana, Alan E. Kazdin, Meredith G. Harris, Dan J. Stein, Daniel V. Vigo, Irving Hwang, Sophie M. Manoukian, Nancy A. Sampson, Jordi Alonso, Laura Helena Andrade, Guilherme Borges, Brendan Bunting, José Miguel Caldas-de-Almeida, Giovanni de Girolamo, Peter de Jonge, Oye Gureje, Josep Maria Haro, Elie G. Karam, Viviane Kovess-Masfety, Jacek Moskalewicz, Fernando Navarro-Mateu, Daisuke Nishi, Marina Piazza, José Posada-Villa, Kate M. Scott, Cristian Vladescu, Bogdan Wojtyniak, Zahari Zarkov, Ronald C. Kessler, Timothy Kessler, World Mental Health Survey collaborators

“…Barriers causing delays in treatment had a similar rank-order but were reported by higher proportions of respondents (X2 1 = 3.8–199.8, p = 0.050− < 0.001). Barriers were predicted by low education, disorder type, age, employment status, and financial obstacles. …”
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Target trial emulation to evaluate the effect of immune-related adverse events on outcomes in metastatic urothelial cancer by Renate Pichler, Josef Fritz, Sarah Maier, Melanie R. Hassler, Johanna Krauter, David D`Andrea, Ekaterina Laukhtina, Kilian Gust, Keiichiro Mori, Karl H. Tully, Dora Niedersuess-Beke, Lea Korber, Jasmin Alija Spiegelberg, Thomas Bauernhofer, José D. Subiela, Roman Mayr, Andreas Kronbichler, Marco Moschini, Jeremy Teoh, Benjamin Pradere, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Hanno Ulmer, Laura S. Mertens, European Association of Urology–Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU): Urothelial Carcinoma Working Group

“…In contrast to the naïve Cox model (HR = 2.26, 95% CI 1.26–4.05), the presence of irAEs was no longer a predictive factor for improved ORR in time-updated Cox models (HR = 1.27, 95% CI 0.68–2.36) and TTE (HR = 1.43, 95% CI 0.89–2.29). …”
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Serial measurements in COVID-19-induced acute respiratory disease to unravel heterogeneity of the disease course: design of the Maastricht Intensive Care COVID cohort (MaastrICCht) by Steven J R Meex, Walther N K A van Mook, Iwan C C van der Horst, Jeanette Tas, Coen D A Stehouwer, Rob J J van Gassel, Serge J H Heines, Mark M G Mulder, Nanon F L Heijnen, Melanie J Acampo-de Jong, Julia L M Bels, Frank C Bennis, Marcel Koelmann, Rald V M Groven, Moniek A Donkers, Frank van Rosmalen, Ben J M Hermans, Otto Bekers, Astrid M L Oude Lashof, Fabian H Tijssen, Jan-Willem E M Sels, Chahinda Ghossein-Doha, Rob G H Driessen, Pieter L Kubben, Marcus L F Janssen, Gerry A F Nicolaes, Ulrich Strauch, Zafer Geyik, Thijs S R Delnoij, Kim H M Walraven, Jeanine A M C F Verbunt, Susanne van Santen, Ronny M Schnabel, Marcel J H Aries, Marcel C G van de Poll, Bas C T van Bussel, Joachim E Wildberger, Sander M J van Kuijk, Dennis C J J Bergmans, Paul H M Savelkoul, Alma M A Mingels, Wolfgang F F A Buhre

“…We incorporated serial measurements that harbour aetiological, diagnostic and predictive information. The study aims to investigate the heterogeneity of the natural course of critically ill patients with a SARS-CoV-2 infection.Methods and analysis Mechanically ventilated patients admitted to the intensive care with a SARS-CoV-2 infection will be included. …”
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Exploring proteomic immunoprofiles: common neurological and immunological pathways in multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes mellitus by Fátima Cano-Cano, Almudena Lara-Barea, Álvaro Javier Cruz-Gómez, Francisco Martín-Loro, Laura Gómez-Jaramillo, María Carmen González-Montelongo, María Mar Roca-Rodríguez, Lucía Beltrán-Camacho, Lucía Forero, Javier J. González-Rosa, Mª Carmen Durán-Ruiz, Ana I. Arroba, Manuel Aguilar-Diosdado

“…Results A total of 2476 proteins were differentially expressed in PBMCs from patients with T1DM and MS patients compared with those form healthy controls (H). Predictive analysis highlighted 15 common proteins, up- or downregulated in PBMCs from patients with T1DM and MS patients vs. healthy controls, involved in the immune system activity (BTF3, TTR, CD59, CSTB), diseases of the neuronal system (TTR), signal transduction (STMN1, LAMTOR5), metabolism of nucleotides (RPS21), proteins (TTR, ENAM, CD59, RPS21, SRP9) and RNA (SRSF10, RPS21). …”
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