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Open AccessGenetic characteristics of chromosomally integrated carbapenemase gene (blaNDM−1) in isolates of Proteus mirabilis
This study aims to conduct an in-depth genomic analysis of a carbapenem-resistant Proteus mirabilis strain to uncover the distribution and mechanisms of its resistance genes.
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Open AccessIron promotes ovarian cancer malignancy and advances platinum resistance by enhancing DNA repair via FTH1/FTL/POLQ/RAD51 axis
Iron is crucial for cell DNA synthesis and repair, but an excess of free iron can lead to oxidative stress and subsequent cell death. Although several studies suggest that cancer cells display characteristics ...
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Itaconate protects ferroptotic neurons by alkylating GPx4 post stroke
Neuronal ferroptosis plays a key role in neurologic deficits post intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, the endogenous regulation of rescuing ferroptotic neurons is largely unexplored. Here, we analyzed the...
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Theoretical carrying capacity of grasslands and early warning for maintaining forage-livestock balance in the Qilian Mountains, northwest China
An in-depth understanding of the relationship between the theoretical carrying capacity of grasslands and the forage-livestock balance is crucial for maintaining ecological equilibrium in grasslands and guidin...
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Hemin blocks TIGIT/PVR interaction and induces ferroptosis to elicit synergistic effects of cancer immunotherapy
The immune checkpoint TIGIT/PVR blockade exhibits significant antitumor effects through activation of NK and CD8+ T cell-mediated cytotoxicity. Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) could induce tumor ferroptosis thro...
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Open AccessPeNAC67-PeKAN2-PeSCL23 and B-class MADS-box transcription factors synergistically regulate the specialization process from petal to lip in Phalaenopsis equestris
The molecular basis of orchid flower development involves a specific regulatory program in which MADS-box transcription factors play a central role. The recent ‘perianth code’ model hypothesizes that two types...
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Open AccessMethod to measure tree-ring width, density, elemental composition, and stable carbon and oxygen isotopes using one sample
Tree-ring width (RW), density, elemental composition, and stable carbon and oxygen isotope (δ13C, δ18O) are widely used as proxies to assess climate change, ecology, and environmental pollution; however, a specif...
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Open AccessZNF692 drives malignant development of hepatocellular carcinoma cells by promoting ALDOA-dependent glycolysis
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the malignancies with the worst prognosis worldwide, in the occurrence and development of which glycolysis plays a central role. This study uncovered a mechanism by whi...
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Open AccessDepletion of the N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) reader protein IGF2BP3 induces ferroptosis in glioma by modulating the expression of GPX4
Emerging evidence highlights the multifaceted contributions of m6A modifications to glioma. IGF2BP3, a m6A modification reader protein, plays a crucial role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Though seve...
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ERS Mediated by GRP-78/PERK/CHOP Signaling Is Involved in Fluoride-Induced Ameloblast Apoptosis
Fluoride can be widely ingested from the environment, and its excessive intake could result in adverse effects. Dental fluorosis is an early sign of fluoride toxicity which can cause esthetic and functional pr...
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Open AccessAvialan-like brain morphology in Sinovenator (Troodontidae, Theropoda)
Many modifications to the skull and brain anatomy occurred along the lineage encompassing non-avialan theropod dinosaurs and modern birds. Anatomical changes to the endocranium include an enlarged endocranial ...
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Selenium-Enriched Cardamine violifolia Alleviates LPS-Induced Hepatic Damage and Inflammation by Suppressing TLR4/NODs–Necroptosis Signal Axes in Piglets
Selenium-enriched Cardamine violifolia (SEC), a cruciferous plant, exerts excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity, but its effect on hepatic function is unclear. This study investigated the effect an...
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Splenectomy ameliorates liver cirrhosis by restoring the gut microbiota balance
Dysbiosis of gut microbiota is frequent in liver cirrhosis (LC) patients, and splenectomy (SP) has been reported to improve LC. Herein, we report the effects of SP on gut microbiota, especially on Veillonella par...
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Sirt1 activation prevents high glucose-induced angiotensin converting enzyme 2 downregulation in renal tubular cells by regulating the TIMP3/ADAM17 pathway
Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) exerts renoprotective effects in diabetic kidney disease (DKD) by converting angiotensin (Ang) II into Ang (1-7). Previous studies have demonstrated that ACE2 expression ...
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Open AccessMutual communication between radiosensitive and radioresistant esophageal cancer cells modulates their radiosensitivity
Radiotherapy is an important treatment modality for patients with esophageal cancer; however, the response to radiation varies among different tumor subpopulations due to tumor heterogeneity. Cancer cells that...
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Open AccessTumor microenvironment remodeling plus immunotherapy could be used in mesenchymal-like tumor with high tumor residual and drug resistant rate
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a common process during tumor progression and is always related to residual tumor, drug resistance and immune suppression. However, considering the heterogeneity in E...
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Open AccessKaryoty** of aneuploid and polyploid plants from low coverage whole-genome resequencing
Karyotype, as a basic characteristic of species, provides valuable information for fundamental theoretical research and germplasm resource innovation. However, traditional karyoty** techniques, including flu...
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Open AccessGRSF1 antagonizes age-associated hypercoagulability via modulation of fibrinogen mRNA stability
Age-associated hypercoagulability is accompanied by the increase of plasma levels of some coagulation factors including fibrinogen which may contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular,...
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Potential Application of Orofacial MSCs in Tissue Engineering Nerve Guidance for Peripheral Nerve Injury Repair
Injury to the peripheral nerve causes potential loss of sensory and motor functions, and peripheral nerve repair (PNR) remains a challenging endeavor. The current clinical methods of nerve repair, such as dire...
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Re-coupling crop and livestock through spatial analysis and site selection of manure transfer hubs for sustainable agriculture
The decoupling of crop and livestock in space is currently threatening the sustainable development of agriculture. One of the major challenges is to identify the imbalanced space between cropland and livestock...