Staphylococcus aureus vesicles impair cutaneous wound healing through p38 MAPK-MerTK cleavage-mediated inhibition of macrophage efferocytosis by Jiaxin Ou, Kangxin Li, Hui Yuan, Shaohua Du, Tingting Wang, Qiannan Deng, Huimei Wu, Weiyan Zeng, Kui Cheng, Kutty Selva Nandakumar

“…Conclusion These findings uncover a novel mechanism in S. aureus-infected wounds, highlighting how the disruption of efferocytosis via the TLR2-MyD88-p38 MAPK-MerTK axis becomes a key force behind impaired healing of wounds. …”
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Challenges in developing a split drive targeting dsx for the genetic control of the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi by Mireia Larrosa-Godall, Joshua X. D. Ang, Philip T. Leftwich, Estela Gonzalez, Lewis Shackleford, Katherine Nevard, Rob Noad, Michelle A. E. Anderson, Luke Alphey

“…Urgent efforts are required to develop novel and more efficient strategies for targeted vector control. …”
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Construction of a circRNA-miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network for Coronary Artery Disease by Bioinformatics Analysis by Zebo Zhang, Haiyan Qian, Li Wang, Zhenbo Tao, Keai Cheng, Kaiyue Wang, Yanqing Xie, Lina Zhang

“…This study may deepen our understanding of the potential role of circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulation network in CAD and suggest novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for CAD.…”
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Analysis and Recommendation of Outdoor Activities for Smart City Users Based on Real-Time Contextual Data by S. R. Mani Sekhar, D. M. Mushtaq Ahmed, G. M. Siddesh

“…This model addresses the dynamic and context-aware nature of Smart Cities by proposing a novel framework for real-time contextual information prediction and personalized outdoor activity suggestions for users. …”
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Identification of Crucial lncRNAs for Luminal A Breast Cancer through RNA Sequencing by Xinjian Jia, Hai Lei, Xuemei Jiang, Ying Yi, Xue Luo, Junyan Li, Yu Chen, Sha Liu, Chengcheng Yang

“…This study could be helpful in unraveling the pathogenesis and providing novel therapeutic strategies for luminal A breast cancer.…”
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Rapid Adaptation to Prevent Drug Use (RAPD): protocol of a pilot randomized trial to enhance the impact of an evidence-based intervention for youth by Andria B. Eisman, Christine Koffkey, Robert T. Partridge, Suzanne Brown, Bo Kim

“…Aim 2: design and pilot test RAPD (Rapid Adaptation to Prevent Drug use) based on aim 1 findings. RAPD refers to a novel set of implementation strategies designed to enhance the capacity of an existing, widely adopted evidence-based universal prevention curriculum (MMH) to respond to emerging drug issues among youth. …”
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Co-modulation of a circular form of PCDH11Y during neuroendocrine differentiation of prostate cancer by Giovanni Pecoraro, Ilaria Leone, Silvia Nuzzo, Santiago Negueruela, Giovanni Smaldone, Lorena Buono

“…ResultsWe identified over 6,200 circRNAs, of which 33 were differentially expressed during NED. Among them, a novel circRNA, circPCDH11Y, was highly upregulated during the transition of LNCaP cells from an epithelial to neuroendocrine phenotype, while its levels remained unchanged in DU145 cells. …”
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A rare intersection: squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil and the anti-TIF1 syndrome masquerade by Manush Sondhi, Megan Lear, Saleha Dar, Madiha Tariq

“…We present a case of dermatomyositis in a male patient positive for anti-TIF1 antibodies, subsequently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil, a novel association not previously documented. Early recognition of such associations is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes in these patients. …”
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Research on therapeutic clinical trials including immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer: a bibliometric analysis by Qi Xu, Xiaoyu Feng, Siyuan Qin, Yu Hong, Rui Cui, Jia Liang, Zhuya Xiao, Yuan Li

“…The focus of TNBC clinical trial research has shifted from understanding the biology, such as breast cancer subtyping and genotyping, to novel therapeutic approaches. The major advancement in clinical trials is the switch from late-stage palliative treatment to early preoperative neoadjuvant therapy, as more TNBC cases are discovered at an early stage. …”
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NKX6.3 modulation of mitotic dynamics and genomic stability in gastric carcinogenesis by Jung Hwan Yoon, Jeong-Kyu Kim, Jung Woo Eun, Hassan Ashktorab, Duane T. Smoot, Suk Woo Nam, Won Sang Park

“…The findings suggest that targeting NKX6.3 may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for improving treatment outcomes in gastric cancer by restoring mitotic fidelity and genomic stability. …”
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In Silico Identification of New Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) Molecules with Pharmacokinetic Properties from Natural Sources Using Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations and Hi... by Harrison Onyango, Patrick Odhiambo, David Angwenyi, Patrick Okoth

“…The quick development of novel therapeutic compounds is required in the fight against such pathogenic agents. …”
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Bioinformatics insights into mitochondrial and immune gene regulation in Alzheimer's disease by Tian Meng, Yazhou Zhang, Yuan Ye, Hui Li, Yongsheng He

“…These findings provide new insights for research on Alzheimer's disease in the context of mitochondrial–immune interactions, further exploring the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease and offering new perspectives for the clinical development of novel drugs. Conclusions Five mitochondrial and immune biomarkers, i.e., TSPO, HIGD1A, NDUFAB1, NT5DC3, and MRPS30, with diagnostic value in Alzheimer's disease, were screened by machine-learning algorithmic models, which will be a guide for future clinical research of Alzheimer's disease in the mitochondria–immunity-related direction.…”
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Mono-allelic epigenetic regulation of polycistronic transcription initiation by RNA polymerase II in Trypanosoma brucei by Rudo Kieft, Laura Cliffe, Haidong Yan, Robert J. Schmitz, Stephen L. Hajduk, Robert Sabatini

“…In this study, we found reversible Pol II transcriptional silencing of two adjacent polycistronic gene arrays that correlate with the novel DNA base J modification of the shared promoter region. …”
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Decreased Levels of Insulin-Regulated Aminopeptidase (IRAP) in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Cohort Study by Osman Köse, Koray Gök, Elif Köse, Sezen Irmak Gözükara, Abdullah Tüten, Mehmet Sühha Bostancı

“…These findings suggest that low serum IRAP level could be a novel biomarker for the prediction of GDM. …”
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Refining management strategies for Lennox–Gastaut syndrome: Updated algorithms and practical approaches by Stéphane Auvin, Alexis Arzimanoglou, Mercè Falip, Pasquale Striano, J. Helen Cross

“…The resulting consensus document is based on current evidence from clinical trials and clinical practice and the panel's expert opinion, focusing on new ASMs with novel mechanisms of action, such as highly purified cannabidiol and fenfluramine. …”
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Effects of a social participation-focused virtual reality intervention for community-dwelling stroke survivors with physical disabilities: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Janita Pak Chun Chau, Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Kai Chow Choi, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, David R Thompson, Eddie Chi Fai Kwok

“…The intervention group will receive a newly developed 6-week novel custom-made SP-VR application comprising two sessions weekly. …”
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A tale for two roles: Root-secreted methyl ferulate inhibits P. nicotianae and enriches the rhizosphere Bacillus against black shank disease in tobacco by Siqi Ma, Qianru Chen, Yanfen Zheng, Tingting Ren, Rui He, Lirui Cheng, Ping Zou, Changliang Jing, Chengsheng Zhang, Yiqiang Li

“…The great dual effect of methyl ferulate on the control of phytopathogens and its low cost enable a novel potential avenue for controlling soil-borne fungal diseases. …”
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Unveiling new therapeutic horizons in rheumatoid arthritis: an In-depth exploration of circular RNAs derived from plasma exosomes by Guoqing Li, Hongyi Chen, Jiacheng Shen, Yimin Ding, Jingqiong Chen, Yongbin Zhang, Mingrui Tang, Nan Xu, Yuxuan Fang

“…This research screened differentially expressed circRNAs in RA patient plasma exosomes for novel diagnostic biomarkers. In this study, samples of RA patients with insufficient response to methotrexate (MTX-IR), combined use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) were followed up for half a year, and 56 circRNA samples of self-test data were stratified into training, testing, and external validation cohorts according to whether American College of Rheumatology 20% improvement criteria (ACR20) was achieved. …”
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Single-Cell RNA-Seq Uncovers Cellular Heterogeneity from Deep Fascia in Necrotizing Fasciitis Patients by Wang T, Zhang L, Chen W, Long Y, Zhang Y, Wang L, Hou Z

“…These proteins may act as a biomarker or even as a candidate therapy for NF.Conclusion: Our findings revealed the potential anti-infection role of deep fascia during the procession of NF, helping us understand the immunologic function of fascia and provide novel insights for its therapeutic strategies for NF.Keywords: necrotizing fasciitis, deep fascia, single-cell RNA-seq, M1/M2 polarization, fibroblast…”
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Instructional design of smart technology use in teacher digital educational environment by G. B. Sarzhanova, R. S. Bobesh, G. Zh. Smagulova, A. Turkel, N. B. Serikbayeva

“…According to the provisions mentioned in Digital Kazakhstan Programme and Digital Teacher national project, the teacher today is regarded not just as an active user of the novel digital and smart technologies, but as the creator and transmitter of the authors’ digital educational content. …”
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