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Neutrophils disrupt B-1a cell homeostasis by targeting Siglec-G to exacerbate sepsis
B-1a cells, an innate-like cell population, are crucial for pathogen defense and the regulation of inflammation through their release of natural IgM and IL-10. In sepsis, B-1a cell numbers are decreased in the...
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Open AccessThe immunotoxin targeting PRLR increases tamoxifen sensitivity and enhances the efficacy of chemotherapy in breast cancer
Though tamoxifen achieves success in treating estrogen receptor α (ERα)-positive breast cancer, the followed development of tamoxifen resistance is a common challenge in clinic. Signals downstream of prolactin...
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Open AccessCCR5-overexpressing mesenchymal stem cells protect against experimental autoimmune uveitis: insights from single-cell transcriptome analysis
Autoimmune uveitis is a leading cause of severe vision loss, and animal models provide unique opportunities for studying its pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies. Here we employ scRNA-seq, RNA-seq and vario...
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RBPJ Knockdown Promotes M2 Macrophage Polarization Through Mitochondrial ROS-mediated Notch1-Jagged1-Hes1 Signaling Pathway in Uveitis
Uveitis is an autoimmune eye disease that can be involved in the entire body and is one of the leading causes of blindness. Therefore, comprehending the mechanisms underlying the development and regulation of ...
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The immunosuppressive landscape in tumor microenvironment
Recent advances in cancer immunotherapy, especially immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), have revolutionized the clinical outcome of many cancer patients. Despite the fact that impressive progress has been mad...
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Pseudolaric acid B exerts an antifungal effect and targets SIRT1 to ameliorate inflammation by regulating Nrf2/NF-κB pathways in fungal keratitis
Fungal keratitis (FK) is a vision-threatening infection. We aimed to explore the antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects of pseudolaric acid B (PAB) on FK and the underlying mechanisms involved. Network pharm...
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Open AccessIGF-1R mediates crosstalk between nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and osteoclasts and promotes tumor bone metastasis
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) poses a significant health burden in specific regions of Asia, and some of NPC patients have bone metastases at the time of initial diagnosis. Bone metastasis can cause pathologi...
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Open AccessEGR1 suppresses HCC growth and aerobic glycolysis by transcriptionally downregulating PFKL
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a matter of great global public health importance; however, its current therapeutic effectiveness is deemed inadequate, and the range of therapeutic targets is limited. The ai...
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Open AccessImpaired cerebral microvascular endothelial cells integrity due to elevated dopamine in myasthenic model
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease characterized by pathogenic antibodies that target structures of the neuromuscular junction. However, some patients also experience autonomic dysfunction, anxiety, de...
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Open AccessRGCC-mediated PLK1 activity drives breast cancer lung metastasis by phosphorylating AMPKα2 to activate oxidative phosphorylation and fatty acid oxidation
More than 90% of the mortality of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients is attributed to cancer metastasis with organotropism. The lung is a frequent site of TNBC metastasis. However, the precise molec...
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Open AccessTumor cell-induced platelet aggregation accelerates hematogenous metastasis of malignant melanoma by triggering macrophage recruitment
Tumor cell-induced platelet aggregation (TCIPA) is not only a recognized mechanism for paraneoplastic thrombocytosis but also a potential breakthrough alternative for a low response to immune checkpoint inhibi...
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Open AccessEnhanced peripheral nerve regeneration by mechano-electrical stimulation
To address limitations in current approaches for treating large peripheral nerve defects, the presented study evaluated the feasibility of functional material-mediated physical stimuli on peripheral nerve rege...
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The Hepatic Nerves Regulated Inflammatory Effect in the Process of Liver Injury: Is Nerve the Key Treating Target for Liver Inflammation?
Liver injury is a common pathological basis for various liver diseases. Chronic liver injury is often an important initiating factor in liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Currently,...
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NAD+ salvage governs the immunosuppressive capacity of mesenchymal stem cells
Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) possess robust immunoregulatory functions and are promising therapeutics for inflammatory disorders. This capacity is not innate but is activated or ‘licensed’ by inflamma...
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Open AccessCombination of RUNX1 inhibitor and gemcitabine mitigates chemo‐resistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by modulating BiP/PERK/eIF2α-axis-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress
Gemcitabine (GEM)-based chemotherapy is the first-line option for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, the development of drug resistance limits its efficacy, and the specific mechanisms remain la...
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ACAT1-mediated METTL3 acetylation inhibits cell migration and invasion in triple negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous and aggressive disease with poor prognosis. Acetylation modifications affect a great number of biological processes of malignant tumors. The current stud...
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Open AccessMolecular hydrogen promotes wound healing by inducing early epidermal stem cell proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition
Despite progress in develo** wound care strategies, there is currently no treatment that promotes the self-tissue repair capabilities. H2 has been shown to effectively protect cells and tissues from oxidative a...
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Open AccessTregs dysfunction aggravates postoperative cognitive impairment in aged mice
Enhanced neuroinflammation is an important mechanism underlying perioperative neurocognitive disorders. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a crucial role in regulating systemic immune responses. The present study...
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Open AccessElesclomol: a copper ionophore targeting mitochondrial metabolism for cancer therapy
Elesclomol is an anticancer drug that targets mitochondrial metabolism. In the past, elesclomol was recognized as an inducer of oxidative stress, but now it has also been found to suppress cancer by inducing c...
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Open AccessIRES-mediated Wnt2 translation in apoptotic neurons triggers astrocyte dedifferentiation
Reactive astrogliosis usually bears some properties of neural progenitors. How injury triggers astrocyte dedifferentiation remains largely unclear. Here, we report that ischemia induces rapid up-regulation of ...