Defects-Rich Heterostructures Trigger Strong Polarization Coupling in Sulfides/Carbon Composites with Robust Electromagnetic Wave Absorption by Jiaolong Liu, Siyu Zhang, Dan Qu, Xuejiao Zhou, Moxuan Yin, Chenxuan Wang, Xuelin Zhang, Sichen Li, Peijun Zhang, Yuqi Zhou, Kai Tao, Mengyang Li, Bing Wei, Hongjing Wu

“…., defect-type interfacial polarization. Such “Janus effect” (Janus effect means versatility, as in the Greek two-headed Janus) of interfacial sulfur vacancies is intuitively confirmed by both theoretical and experimental investigations for the first time. …”
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Drug repurposing of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors for neutrophilic acute respiratory distress syndrome and psoriasis by Shun-Hua Chen, Chun-Hong Chen, Hsin-Chieh Lin, Shyh-An Yeh, Tsong-Long Hwang, Po-Jen Chen

“…Additionally, it discusses the necessary precautions for the clinical application of these inhibitors due to potential off-target effects and the need for dose optimization. Key scientific concepts of review:: CDKs regulate key neutrophilic functions, including chemotactic responses, degranulation, NET formation, and apoptosis. …”
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Impaired mucosal IgA response in patients with severe COVID-19 by Melyssa Yaugel-Novoa, Blandine Noailly, Fabienne Jospin, Andrés Pizzorno, Aurélien Traversier, Bruno Pozzetto, Louis Waeckel, Stéphanie Longet, Sylvie Pillet, Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers, Manuel Rosa-Calatrava, Thomas Bourlet, Stéphane Paul

“…We found that the early systemic IgA response strongly induced in patients with severe disease did not block IgG neutralization functions and activated FcRs more effectively than IgG. …”
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The role of influencer content value and credibility in purchase intention by Ahmad Shaheen, Abdullah Khataan, Abdelrehim Awad, Anwar Yahia Shams Eldin, Awadia Elnour

“…This study aimed to explore the effects of different dimensions of influencer value of content and influencer credibility on purchase intention among young Egyptian adult consumers. …”
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Harnessing the regenerative potential of interleukin11 to enhance heart repair by Kwangdeok Shin, Anjelica Rodriguez-Parks, Chanul Kim, Isabella M. Silaban, Yu Xia, Jisheng Sun, Chenyang Dong, Sunduz Keles, Jinhu Wang, Jingli Cao, Junsu Kang

“…While deciphering the regenerative and fibrotic effects of il11a, we found that il11-dependent fibrosis, but not regeneration, is mediated through ERK activity, suggesting to potentially uncouple il11a dual effects on regeneration and fibrosis. …”
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Decoy-PROTAC for specific degradation of “Undruggable” STAT3 transcription factor by Shiqing Li, Xin Wang, Jiabao Huang, Xiuping Cao, Yana Liu, Shiyan Bai, Tao Zeng, Qi Chen, Chunsen Li, Chunhua Lu, Huanghao Yang

“…Overall, our research validates that D-PROTAC can successfully target and eliminate the “undruggable” STAT3, showcasing specificity and potent antitumor effects. This strategy will suggest a promising avenue for the development of targeted therapies against the critical functions of STAT3 in human cancers and potentially other diseases.…”
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Cell biobank as a necessary infrastructure for the development and implementation of mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy in the treatment of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity. L... by L. Yu. Grivtsova, O. E. Popovkina, N. N. Dukhova, O. A. Politiko, V. V. Yuzhakov, L. A. Lepekhina, S. Sh. Kalsina, S. A. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…With the introduction of molecular and cell biology into medical practice, today, stem cell therapy can become an alternative method of nonsurgical restoration of myocardial functions. The most studied and attractive is the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). …”
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Enhanced and selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CH4 using a Pt-loaded CuPc/g-C3N4 Z-scheme heterojunction catalyst by Jinshan Chen, Jiangfeng Lu, Ran Lang, Chi Wang, Shuangyou Bao, Yuan Li, Kai Li, Maohong Fan

“…X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and in-situ infrared (IR) analysis revealed that the Pt0 species effectively lower the activation energy for CH4 formation, while CuPc extends the light absorption range and enhances charge separation. …”
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Using of transporter proteins to improve the uptake efficiency of hydrophobic compounds by Escherichia coli: a coordinated synthesis of START protein and P450scc system proteins to... by Sofia V. Zamalutdinova, Ludmila V. Isaeva, Yaroslav V. Faletrov, Nikolay N. Eroshchenko, Alexey N. Kirushin, Vadim N. Tashlitsky, Mikhail A. Rubtsov, Ludmila A. Novikova

“…In this study, we investigated the effect of STARD1 and STARD3 on P450scc efficiency in E. coli expression models. …”
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Selenium-enriched and ordinary green tea extracts prevent high blood pressure and alter gut microbiota composition of hypertensive rats caused by high-salt diet by Meirong Wu, Xiaobin Wu, Jiangxiong Zhu, Fanglan Li, Xinlin Wei, Yuanfeng Wang

“…Our results proved that dietary supplement of GT and Se-GT remarkably improved the vascular functions and effectively prevented tissue damage by regulation of intestinal flora, and thus preventing hypertension induced by high-salt diet.…”
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Gut-lung axis, probiotics, and prebiotics: insights on dysbiosis, mechanism, and prevention of lung cancer by Deepika, Zayed D. Alsharari, Md Faruque Ahmad, Jagphool Singh, Mohini Yadav, Anita Kumari, Anil Kumar, Karl R. Matthews, Rotimi E. Aluko, António Raposo, Najla A. Albaridi, Boshra Mozaffar, Ariana Saraiva, Ariana Saraiva, Saurabh C. Saxena

“…The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by microbiota responsible for various bodily functions and reactions. This review provides an overview of lung-related diseases and the role of the gut-lung axis (GLA) related to lung cancer. …”
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Maternal exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics during gestation and lactation caused fertility decline in female mouse offspring by Xiu Cheng, Yue Xue, Houpeng Wang, Zhangqiang Ma, Na Hu, Chenchen Zhang, Yu Gao, Ruihong Fan, Liaoliao Hu, Jia Li, Dalei Zhang, Jian Huang, Sitian Fang, Runting Xiao, Yuanqiao He, Tao Luo, Liping Zheng

“…Overall, maternal exposure to PS-NPs induced profound and enduring effects on the reproductive functions of female offspring, raising critical alarms regarding the multigenerational reproductive toxicity risks associated with nanoplastic exposure in mammals.…”
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Bioactive Glycyrrhizic Acid Ionic Liquid Self‐Assembled Nanomicelles for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Anti‐Photoaging Signal Peptides by Zhuxian Wang, Jun Liu, QiuYu Chen, Yufan Wu, Yamei Li, Mingjie Ou, Shuwei Tang, Ziqing Deng, Li Liu, Cuiping Jiang, Hongxia Zhu, Qiang Liu, Bin Yang

“…The components ratios and inherent forming mechanisms of GA‐OMT (GAO) are optimized by molecular dynamics simulations and density functional theory calculations. Remarkably, GAO can significantly improve the sparingly soluble properties of palmitoyl pentapeptide‐4 (PAL‐4), a model peptide drug. …”
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Microbially Mediated Carbon Regulation by Straw Mulching in Rainfed Maize Rhizosphere by Lei Pang, Haimei Wu, Jianlong Lu, Haofei Zheng, Xiaohua Wang, Muhammad Zahid Mumtaz, Yanli Zhou

“…However, the specific effects of mulching on soil microbial community and carbon dynamics in semi-arid rainfed regions remain insufficiently understood. …”
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Feasibility of Xenogeneic Mitochondrial Transplantation in Neuronal Systems: An Exploratory Study by Eriko Nakamura, Tomoaki Aoki, Cyrus E. Kuschner, Yusuke Endo, Jacob S. Kazmi, Tai Yin, Ryosuke Takegawa, Lance B. Becker, Kei Hayashida

“…These findings support the feasibility of xeno-MTx and its dose-responsive biological effects in neuronal systems while underscoring the need for further research to determine long-term functional outcomes and clinical applicability.…”
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ISOA‐DBN: A New Data‐Driven Method for Studying the Operating Characteristics of Air Conditioners by Mengran Zhou, Qiqi Zhang, Feng Hu, Ling Wang, Guangyao Zhou, Weile Kong, Changzhen Wu, Enhan Cui

“…The results show that ISOA performs better than SOA in the test of 14 standard functions. Finally, the ISOA is used to adjust the DBN parameters finely. …”
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Nitrogen addition substantially affects plant phenology in terrestrial ecosystems: a meta-analysis by Yaqi He, Yaqi He, Yaqi He, Yaqi He, Tenglong Zhou, Tenglong Zhou, Tenglong Zhou, Tenglong Zhou, Jianing Mao, Jianing Mao, Jianing Mao, Jianing Mao, Mengke Li, Mengke Li, Mengke Li, Mengke Li, Ruomin Sun, Ruomin Sun, Ruomin Sun, Ruomin Sun, Chang Liu, Chang Liu, Chang Liu, Chang Liu, Wen Li, Wen Li, Wen Li, Wen Li, Lei Ma, Lei Ma, Lei Ma, Lei Ma, Shenglei Fu, Shenglei Fu, Shenglei Fu, Shenglei Fu

“…A positive correlation exists between temperature elevation and the advancement of key phenological stages (e.g., flowering) in forest ecosystems, while temperature, precipitation, and nitrogen addition had little effect on the phenology of grassland and farmland plants.DiscussionThis is because different ecosystems have different functions, resource allocation, and climate adaptation strategies, resulting in different responses to different environmental factors. …”
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Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis BX-BC08 modulates gut microbiota and secretes alpha-Ketoglutaric acid to alleviate MC903-induced atopic dermatitis by Jiamin Zhao, Ling Kui, Jinqun Huang, Jie Deng, Lingjun Liu, Chenwei Zhu, Yanqiang Shi, Chengyi Li, Yue Xiao, Jinshi Yu, Qing Li, Bin Yang, Bingfeng Leng, Hung Chan

“…Design The immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects of BX-BC08 were evaluated in a MC903-induced AD mouse model. …”
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ROLE OF PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE GENE POLYMORPHISMS IN PATIENTS WITH EARLY-ONSET VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM by A. P. Polyakova, V. M. Shmeleva, M. N. Blinov, V. E. Soldatenkov, V. D. Kargin, L. P. Papayan, S. I. Kapustin

“…Taking into account interrelations between inflammation and hemostasis, as well as immediate effects of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNFα upon blood coagulation system, one may suggest that their functional variantscould determine thrombosis risks both in arterial and venous circulation. …”
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Immunosuppression of Tumor-Derived Factors Modulated Neutrophils in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Through Upregulation of Arginase-1 via ApoA1-STAT3 Axis by Chih-Chia Chang, Chia-Bin Chang, Cheng-Huang Shen, Ming-Yang Lee, Yeong-Chin Jou, Chun-Liang Tung, Wei-Hong Lai, Chi-Feng Hung, Meilin Wang, Ya-Yan Lai, Pi-Che Chen, Shu-Fen Wu

“…Additionally, neutrophils from UTUC patients showed increased expression of arginase-1 and exhibited inhibitory effects of T cell functions. These findings suggest that UTUC orchestrates an immune-suppressive microenvironment through Apo-A1-mediated upregulation of arginase-1 in neutrophils, ultimately leading to the inhibition of T cell proliferation.…”
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