Antifungal activity and biocompatibility assessment with molecular docking and dynamic simulations of new pyrazole derivatives by Basma T. Abd-Elhalim, Ghada G. El-Bana, Ahmed F. El-Sayed, Ghada E. Abdel-Ghani

“…Additionally, the computational ADMET “Absorption–distribution–metabolism–excretion–toxicity” analysis of these compounds revealed adherence to Lipinski’s rules, indicating favorable physicochemical characteristics. …”
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Contemporary approach to the surgical management of traumatic submacular hemorrhage with choroidal rupture (case series) by A.V. Seleznev, U.L. Amashova, A.Yu. Brezhnev, Z.M. Nagornova, A.C. Egorova, A.V. Kuroyedov

“…The intravitreal injection of drugs and a gas-air mixture resulted in a significant improvement of visual acuity due to the displacement of the subretinal blood clot to the extramacular area, reduction in the height and area of hemorrhage, and elimination of the toxic effect of blood elements on the retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptors. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Ekstrak Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn) Terhadap Kadar Malondialdehid dan Aktivitas Katalase Tikus yang Terpapar Karbon Tetraklorida by Zuraida , Eti Yerizel, Eliza Anas

“…It is needed further research on the toxicity of extracts of rosella and organ damage caused.…”
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Exposure to Subclinical Doses of Fumonisins, Deoxynivalenol, and Zearalenone Affects Immune Response, Amino Acid Digestibility, and Intestinal Morphology in Broiler Chickens by Revathi Shanmugasundaram, Laharika Kappari, Mohammad Pilewar, Matthew K. Jones, Oluyinka A. Olukosi, Anthony Pokoo-Aikins, Todd J. Applegate, Anthony E. Glenn

“…The study was conducted to evaluate the least toxic effects of combined mycotoxins fumonisins (FUM), deoxynivalenol (DON), and zearalenone (ZEA) on the production performance, immune response, intestinal morphology, and nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens. …”
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A Multifunctional MIL-101-NH2(Fe) Nanoplatform for Synergistic Melanoma Therapy by Shang J, Chen Y, Wang F, Yang J, Li Y, Yang L, Liu X, Zhong Z, Yue C, Zhou M

“…In vivo experiments in melanoma-bearing mice evaluated antitumor efficacy and systemic safety through tumor growth inhibition, histological analyses, and toxicity assessments.Results: MIL@DOX@ICG exhibited a uniform octahedral structure with a particle size of approximately 139 nm and high drug loading efficiencies for DOX (33.70%) and ICG (30.59%). …”
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MT2A promotes angiogenesis in chronically ischemic brains through a copper–mitochondria regulatory mechanism by Ni Mo, Chuyang Tai, Yang Yang, Cong Ling, Baoyu Zhang, Lei Wei, Cian Yao, Hui Wang, Chuan Chen

“…Metallothionein 2 A (MT2A) has a high affinity for metal ions and is potentially capable of chelating toxic copper ions to alleviate the impairment of angiogenesis. …”
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Ketamine Infusion as an Adjunct to Opioid Analgesia in Pediatric Patients with High-Risk Neuroblastoma Undergoing Treatment with Dinutuximab: Adverse Effects and Safety in a Non-IC... by Streby KA, Tobias JD, McPhaden E, Downie S, Stanek J, Roth C, Patel PO

“…In addition, the secondary objective is to describe the toxicities of pain management with opioids versus opioid plus ketamine.Methods: A retrospective chart review of 40 hRNBL patients receiving dinutuximab at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, from 2010 to 2022, was conducted. …”
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3D-Printed PCL-Based Scaffolds with High Nanosized Synthetic Smectic Clay Content: Fabrication, Mechanical Properties, and Biological Evaluation for Bone Tissue Engineering by Furtado ASA, Cunha MHS, Sousa LMR, Brito GC, Verde TFCL, Filgueiras LA, Sobral-Silva LA, Santana MV, Sousa GF, Santos FEP, Mendes AN, Figueredo-Silva J, Maia Filho ALM, Marciano FR, Vasconcellos LMR, Lobo AO

“…The main challenge lies in achieving a uniform distribution of nanoceramics across low to high concentrations within the polymer matrix while preserving mechanical properties and biological performance essential for successful osseointegration.Methods: This study utilized 3D printing to fabricate PCL scaffolds enriched with nanosized synthetic smectic clay (LAP) to evaluate its effects on structural, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and degradative properties, with a focus on in vitro biological performance and non-toxicity. Scaffolds were created with varying proportions of PCL and LAP. …”
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Biofloc technology significantly reshapes water microbiome and improves survival rates in Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) by Jiho Yang, Hyunjun Choi, Jun Seong Park, Yehyeon Cha, Ju-Ae Hwang, Seung-Yoon Oh

“…Biofloc technology (BFT) systems offer the potential to reduce water consumption and eliminate waste products by using beneficial microorganisms to convert waste into usable nutrients or non-toxic molecules. Unlike flow-through systems (FTS), which depend on continuous water exchange and result in higher operational costs as well as limited microbiome stability, BFT operates without the need for constant water exchange. …”
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Neurocognitive Function, Psychosocial Outcome, and Health-Related Quality of Life of the First-Generation Metastatic Melanoma Survivors Treated with Ipilimumab by Anne Rogiers, Christophe Leys, Justine Lauwyck, Adrian Schembri, Gil Awada, Julia Katharina Schwarze, Jennifer De Cremer, Peter Theuns, Paul Maruff, Mark De Ridder, Jan L. Bernheim, Bart Neyns

“…Anxiety, depression, fatigue, and neurocognitive symptoms remained stable at the 1-year follow-up. All cases of skin toxicity (N=8), hepatitis (N=1), colitis (N=3), and sarcoidosis (N=1) resolved without impact on HRQoL. …”
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Perfluorooctanoic acid induces abnormal heart development via aryl hydrocarbon receptor-mediated oxidative stress and apoptosis in zebrafish larvae by Xueyi CHEN, Tianchi MA, Kang WANG, Tao CHEN, Yan JIANG

“…ObjectiveTo explore the role of AHR in the cardiac developmental toxicity of PFOA by using zebrafish embryo as an in vivo model. …”
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Effects of Climatic Conditions and Agronomic Practices on Health, Tuber Yield, and Mineral Composition of Two Contrasting Potato Varieties Developed for High and Low Input Producti... by Gultekin Hasanaliyeva, Ourania Giannakopoulou, Juan Wang, Marcin Barański, Enas Khalid Sufar, Daryl Knutt, Jenny Gilroy, Peter Shotton, Halima Leifert, Dominika Średnicka-Tober, Ismail Cakmak, Levent Ozturk, Bingqiang Zhao, Per Ole Iversen, Nikolaos Volakakis, Paul Bilsborrow, Carlo Leifert, Leonidas Rempelos

“…In contrast, the effect of climatic and agronomic drivers on tuber mineral and toxic metal concentrations in the two varieties was found to be similar. …”
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Effective cancer immunotherapy combining mRNA-encoded bispecific antibodies that induce polyclonal T cell engagement and PD-L1-dependent 4-1BB costimulation by Oana Hangiu, Oana Hangiu, Oana Hangiu, Rocío Navarro, Susana Frago, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Laura Díez-Alonso, Laura Díez-Alonso, Laura Díez-Alonso, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Noelia Silva-Pilipich, Noelia Silva-Pilipich, Lucía Vanrell, Cristian Smerdou, Cristian Smerdou, Kenneth A. Howard, Laura Sanz, Luis Álvarez-Vallina, Luis Álvarez-Vallina, Luis Álvarez-Vallina, Marta Compte

“…When administered as a mRNA-LNP combination (ComboRNA), the growth of EGFR-positive tumors in immunocompetent mice was significantly inhibited, resulting in tumor regression in 20% of cases with no associated toxicity. Histological analysis confirmed increased T cell infiltration in the tumors treated with LITERNA and ComboRNA. …”
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Novel and potent MICA/B antibody is therapeutically effective in KRAS LKB1 mutant lung cancer models by Shohei Koyama, Yujiro Naito, John D Minna, David E Gerber, Ryan R Kowash, Manoj Sabnani, Laura T Gray, Qing Deng, Nusrat U A Saleh, Luc Girard, Kentaro Masahiro, Zhiqian Lucy Liu, Hemanta Baruah, Esra A Akbay

“…We show that in two KL mutant NSCLC xenograft models and a KL mutant PDX model, treatment with AHA-1031 monotherapy significantly inhibits tumor growth compared with vehicle-treated animals with no observable toxicity. Tumor tissues from treated mice exhibit significantly increased immune cell infiltrates and activated NK cell populations.Conclusions Activating NK cells through MICA/B stabilization and inducing ADCC offers an alternative and potent therapy option in KL tumors. …”
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Oncolytic virus OH2 extends survival in patients with PD-1 pretreated melanoma: phase Ia/Ib trial results and biomarker insights by Juan Li, Xuan Wang, Li Zhou, Jun Guo, Lu Si, Bixia Tang, Chuanliang Cui, Xiaoting Wei, Xinan Sheng, Siming Li, Zhihong Chi, Lili Mao, Bin Lian, Xieqiao Yan, Yan Kong, Caili Li, Xiangyong Gu, Binlei Liu, Hui Tian, Han Hu

“…A phase III clinical trial is ongoing in China (NCT05868707).Conclusions OH2 oncolytic virotherapy exhibited a favorable safety profile without dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) and demonstrated durable antitumor efficacy in patients with melanoma, especially in those who had progressed on anti-PD-1 treatment.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT04386967.…”
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Tannin alleviated reproductive dysfunction in pregnant ewes infected with Haemonchus contortus by Xin Li, Xin Li, Hai Xiang, Hai Xiang, Rong Liang, Rong Liang, Xinyu Han, Xinyu Han, Rongzhen Zhong, Rongzhen Zhong, Hongyu Liu, Hongyu Liu, Yi Fang, Yi Fang

“…IntroductionHaemonchus contortus (H. contortus) infection has a significant impact on the health of pregnant ewes and adversely affects fetal development, highlighting the critical need for a non-toxic feed additive as an alternative and sustainable control strategy. …”
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Preclinical pharmaco-toxicological screening of biomimetic melanin-like nanoparticles as a potential therapeutic strategy for cutaneous melanoma by Iasmina Marcovici, Iasmina Marcovici, Raul Chioibas, Raul Chioibas, Istvan Zupko, Iulia Pinzaru, Iulia Pinzaru, Alina Moaca, Alina Moaca, Adriana Ledeti, Adriana Ledeti, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Andreea Geamantan, Andreea Geamantan, Iasmina Predescu, Iasmina Predescu, Cristina Adriana Dehelean, Cristina Adriana Dehelean

“…In ovo, MEL-NPs lacked irritant and vascular toxic effects, while exerting an angio-suppressive activity.ConclusionMEL-NPs demonstrated promising anti-melanoma properties, showing a selective cytotoxicity, a strong anti-invasive effect and a pro-apoptotic activity in CM cells, while inhibiting CAM angiogenesis, these novel findings contributing to future research on the potential application of this nanoplatform in CM therapy.…”
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Intratumoral BO-112 in combination with radiotherapy synergizes to achieve CD8 T-cell-mediated local tumor control by Helena Escuin-Ordinas, Ignacio Melero, Marisol Quintero, Jose Luis Perez-Gracia, Maite Alvarez, Maria E Rodriguez-Ruiz, Miguel F Sanmamed, Paloma Sanchez-Mateos, Inmaculada Rodríguez López, Irantzu Serrano-Mendioroz, Celia Barrio-Alonso, Eneko Garate-Soraluze, Victor Diaz Pascual, Leire Arbea Moreno

“…Most immunotherapy agents are given systemically, but strategies for delivering immunotherapy locally are under clinical scrutiny to maximize efficacy and avoid toxicity. Local immunotherapy, by injecting various pathogen-associated molecular patterns, has shown efficacy both preclinically and clinically. …”
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Phase I study of efineptakin alfa (NT-I7) for the treatment of Kaposi sarcoma by Leonard D’Amico, Martin Cheever, Steven P Fling, Anna Wright, Kathryn Lurain, Ramya Ramaswami, Irene Ekwede, Thomas S Uldrick, Robert Yarchoan, Judith C Kaiser, Angela Shaulov Kask, Manoj P Menon, Paul Couey, Eli Burnham, Allysson Angeldekao, Byung Ha Lee, Li-Lian Kwok, Chia-Ching Jackie Wang

“…Injection site reaction was a dose-limiting toxicity in one participant at DL1. The overall KS objective response rate to NT-I7 was 42.9% (95% CI 9.9%, 81.6%) and all three responders were PWH. …”
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Long-term safety of dexamethasone sodium phosphate encapsulated in autologous erythrocytes in pediatric patients with ataxia telangiectasia by Mary Kay Koenig, Vincenzo Leuzzi, Riadh Gouider, Riadh Gouider, Eppie M. Yiu, Eppie M. Yiu, Barbara Pietrucha, Asbjørg Stray-Pedersen, Susan L. Perlman, Steve Wu, Trudy Burgers, Rupam Borgohain, Rukmini Mridula Kandadai, Isabelle Meyts, Giorgia Bucciol, Anaita Udwadia-Hegde, Ravi Yadav, Donna Roberts, Aaron Dane, Maureen Roden, Dirk Thye, Biljana Horn, Howard M. Lederman, William P. Whitehouse

“…BackgroundDexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP) encapsulated in autologous erythrocytes (EryDex) was developed as an alternative to standard glucocorticoids in an effort to eliminate chronic steroid toxicity while preserving efficacy. The primary objective of this report is to describe the safety of long-term use of EryDex in treatment of pediatric patients with ataxia telangiectasia.MethodsThis is a post-hoc analysis of patients treated with EryDex for a minimum of 24 months in two prospective clinical trials. …”
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