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Ile-Pro-Pro attenuates sympathetic activity and hypertension
Isoleucine-proline-proline (Ile-Pro-Pro, IPP) is a natural food source tripeptide that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity. The aim...
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Unlocking opioid neuropeptide dynamics with genetically encoded biosensors
Neuropeptides are ubiquitous in the nervous system. Research into neuropeptides has been limited by a lack of experimental tools that allow for the...
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Food security among black breast cancer survivors in Maryland: insights from an online pilot study
PurposeFood security, and reliable access to nutritious food, is essential for maintaining health yet remains elusive for many, including U.S....
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Pure epidural extraosseous cavernous hemangioma with thoracic myelopathy: case report and review of literature
IntroductionPure epidural spinal cavernous hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular tumors that account for approximately 4% of all spinal epidural...
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Clinical characteristics and factors associated with survival rate of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer attending at a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia
BackgroundA few studies regarding the epidemiology and risk factors of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) are reported from Sub-Saharan...
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EGFR mutations induce the suppression of CD8+ T cell and anti-PD-1 resistance via ERK1/2-p90RSK-TGF-β axis in non-small cell lung cancer
BackgroundNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR mutations exhibit an unfavorable response to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)...
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Comparison of DNA damage in fresh and frozen blood samples: implications for the comet assay in human biomonitoring studies
The use of the comet assay in large biomonitoring studies may present logistical and technical challenges because of the processing of numerous...
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The role of NAD-dependent deacetylase sirtuin-2 in liver metabolic stress through regulating pyruvate kinase M2 ubiquitination
NAD-dependent deacetylase Sirt2 is involved in mammalian metabolic activities, matching energy demand with energy production and expenditure, and is...
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Characterization of 13 Novel Genetic Variants in Genes Associated with Epilepsy: Implications for Targeted Therapeutic Strategies
BackgroundChildhood epilepsies are caused by heterogeneous underlying disorders where approximately 40% of the origins of epilepsy can be attributed...
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An Extended Neck Position is Likely to Produce Cervical Spine Injuries Through Buckling in Accidental Head-First Impacts During Rugby Tackling
Catastrophic cervical spine injuries in rugby often occur during tackling. The underlying mechanisms leading to these injuries remain unclear, with...
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Synthesis and in vitro assessment of the reactivation profile of clinically available oximes on the acetylcholinesterase model inhibited by A-230 nerve agent surrogate
The risk of the use of toxic chemicals for unlawful acts has been a matter of concern for different governments and multilateral agencies. The...
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Evaluation of pathological response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is a viable therapeutic option for women diagnosed locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). However, the factors...
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Identifying early symptoms associated with a diagnosis of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers: a population-based nested case-control study
BackgroundChildhood, teenage and young adult (CTYA, 0–24 years) cancers are rare and diverse, making timely diagnosis challenging. We aim to explore...
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Exploring the role of CBLB in acute myocardial infarction: transcriptomic, microbiomic, and metabolomic analyses
BackgroundSpecific alterations in gut microbiota and metabolites have been linked to AMI, with CBLB potentially playing an essential role. However,...
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Carbon-ion radiotherapy alone vs. standard dose photon radiation with carbon-ion radiotherapy boost for high-grade gliomas: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the survival outcome and side effects in patients with primary high-grade glioma (HGG) who received carbon ion...
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Psychological and ethical issues raised by genomic in paediatric care pathway, a qualitative analysis with parents and childhood cancer patients
In paediatric oncology, genomics raises new ethical, legal and psychological issues, as somatic and constitutional situations intersect throughout...
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Neuroprotective and vasoprotective effects of herb pair of Zhiqiao-Danggui in ischemic stroke uncovered by LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics approach
Ischemic stroke is the most important cause of disability and death worldwide, but current treatments remain limited. Traditional Chinese medicine...
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A glimpse into viral warfare: decoding the intriguing role of highly pathogenic coronavirus proteins in apoptosis regulation
Coronaviruses employ various strategies for survival, among which the activation of endogenous or exogenous apoptosis stands out, with viral proteins...
