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BACKGROUND: Postoperative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients frequently encounter a deteriorated quality of life (QOL), disturbed immune response, and disordered homeostasis. Si-Jun-Zi Decoction (SJZD), a well-known traditional Chinese herbal formula, is frequently employed in clinical application for many years. Exploration is underway to investigate the potential therapeutic effect of SJZD for treating postoperative NSCLC. OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of SJZD on QOLs, hematological parameters, and regulations of gut microbiota in postoperative NSCLC patients...

INTRODUCTION: People living with HIV (PLWH) now benefit from combined antiviral treatments that durably control viral replication. These antiretroviral treatments decrease mortality and improve quality of life in PLWH, but do not completely control the excessive non-specific activation of the immune system in PLWH. This chronic immune activation is a key element of HIV immunopathology that contributes to the pathophysiology of inflammatory comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disorders, cancer and autoimmune diseases...

INTRODUCTION: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) dysfunction is a prevalent complication among maintenance hemodialysis patients. However, the factors influencing AVF patency remain unclear. To address this, we conducted a study aimed at identifying factors contributing to AVF dysfunction in this patient population. METHODS: The study compared clinical data, vascular calcification score, and laboratory data focusing on blood cell composition and coagulation in 100 maintenance hemodialysis patients in whom an AVF had been inserted from January through September of 2022...

BACKGROUND: Cancer-related anemia (CRA) is a functional iron deficient anemia, and the early diagnosis will improve the prognosis of the patients. This prospective study aimed to investigate the utility of mean reticulocyte volume (MRV) in the early diagnosis of CRA. METHODS: A total of 284 first-diagnosed cancer patients were enrolled, and the subjects were assigned anemia and non-anemia groups by hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations. The mature RBC and reticulocyte indices were detected with BC-7500 blood analyzer, and the MRV, reticulocyte hemoglobin (RHE) content, and reticulocyte production index (RPI) were obtained...

Modern drug formulations often require, besides the active drug molecule, auxiliaries to enhance their pharmacological properties. Tailor-made, biocompatible polymers covalently connected to the drug molecule can fulfill this function by increasing its solubility, reducing its toxicity, and guiding it to a specific target. If targeting membrane-bound proteins, localization of the drug close to the cell membrane and its target is beneficial to increase drug efficiency and residence time. In this study, we present the synthesis of highly defined, branched polymeric structures with membrane-binding properties...

BACKGROUND: Single-cell transcriptomics provides means to study cell populations at the level of individual cells. In leukocyte biology this approach could potentially aid the identification of subpopulations and functions without the need to develop species-specific reagents. The present study aimed to evaluate single-cell RNA-seq as a tool for identification of chicken peripheral blood leukocytes. For this purpose, purified and thrombocyte depleted leukocytes from 4 clinically healthy hens were subjected to single-cell 3' RNA-seq...

Aim    To identify predictors associated with the prognosis of patients on the heart transplant waiting list (HTWL) corresponding to UNOS class 2.Material and methods    A HTWL database for 2010-2021 was retrospectively evaluated. The study included patients (n=162) who at the time of inclusion into the HTWL met UNOS class 2 and reached the endpoint of death, heart transplantation (HT), or exclusion from the HTWL due to an improvement of their condition. Mean age was 48±13 (from 11 to 67) years, 80% (n=130) were men, and body weight index was 24...

UNLABELLED: Purpose of the study: to study the features of microhaemodynamics and oxygenation in soft tissues in the area of the plastically reconstructed jaw after the vestibuloplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 40 patients aged 20 to 65 (21 males and 19 females). The patients were divided into two groups: I group (14 patients) - patients after reconstructive surgery with the use a fibula autograft without the inclusion of a musculocutaneous «islet»; II group (26 patients) - patients after reconstructive surgery with the use a fibula autograft with the inclusion of a musculocutaneous «islet»...

The conformational changes of poly(maleic anhydride- alt -styrene) (PSMA) modified with different amino acids (PSMA-Aa) were studied in an aqueous medium as a function of ionic strength and pH. The specific viscosity of PSMA-Aa decreased with increasing salt concentration due to a more compact conformation. There was a decrease in surface tension with increasing concentrations of the modified polyelectrolyte having a greater effect for the PSMA modified with l-phenylalanine at pH 7.0, demonstrating a greater surface-active character...

INTRODUCTION: The Dezhou donkey, a prominent Chinese breed, is known for its remarkable size, rapid growth, and resilience to tough feeding conditions, and disease resistance. These traits are crucial in meeting the growing demand for Ejiao and donkey meat. Yeast polysaccharide (YPS), a functional polysaccharide complex known for its immune-enhancing and growth-promoting properties in livestock and poultry, remains relatively understudied in donkeys. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the impact of YPS supplementation on lactating and growing Dezhou donkey jennies and foals...

BACKGROUND: Microvascular dysfunction is one of the most common pathological characteristics in Type 2 diabetes. Human mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (hUCMSCs-Exo) have diverse functions in improving microcirculation; however, the molecular mechanism of hUCMSCs-Exo in regulating burn-induced inflammation is not well understood. METHODS: hUCMSCs-Exo were extracted by hypervelocity centrifugation method, and exosome morphology was observed by transmission electron microscopy, exosome diameter distribution was detected by particle size analysis, and exosome specific proteins were identified by Western blot...

Marine lectins are a group of proteins that possess specific carbohydrate recognition and binding domains. They exhibit various activities, including antimicrobial, antitumor, antiviral, and immunomodulatory effects. In this study, a novel galectin-binding lectin gene named PFL-96 (GenBank: OQ561753.1) was cloned from Pinctada fucata. The PFL-96 gene has an open reading frame of 324 base pairs (bp) and encodes a protein comprising 107 amino acids. The protein has a molecular weight of 11.95 kDa and an isoelectric point of 9...

This study investigated the effects of duck stocking density (SD) on growth performance, meat quality, hematology, serum metabolites, and antioxidant status of L. rohita reared in an integrated pond system. A total of 9000 fingerlings of L. rohita average weighing 150.5±1 grams were reared in nine ponds (n = 1000/pond) and randomly allotted one of three SDs under a completely randomized design. The stocking densities were 100 (SD-100), 150 (SD-150), and 200 (SD-200) ducks/pond and each group had three replicates...

Allium hookeri (AH) has been used as a nutritional and medicinal food in Asia for many years. Our previous studies have described its anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and anti-inflammatory activities in animal models and prediabetes. This study investigated whether AH could improve glycemia by modulating insulin secretion in prediabetic subjects through an in-depth study. Eighty prediabetic subjects (100 ≤ fasting plasma glucose < 140 mg/dL) were randomly assigned to a placebo ( n = 40) group or an ethanol AH extract (500 mg/day, n = 40) group for 12 weeks...

BACKGROUND: Congenital heart defects (CHDs) affect approximately half of individuals with Down syndrome (DS), but the molecular reasons for incomplete penetrance are unknown. Previous studies have largely focused on identifying genetic risk factors associated with CHDs in individuals with DS, but comprehensive studies of the contribution of epigenetic marks are lacking. We aimed to identify and characterize DNA methylation differences from newborn dried blood spots (NDBS) of DS individuals with major CHDs compared to DS individuals without CHDs...

Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by persistent abdominal pain and variable bowel patterns, impacting individuals' quality of life. Despite its functional nature, recent research has indicated the role of inflammatory processes in IBS development. This study aims to investigate the potential diagnostic value of routine blood parameters and their relationship with IBS. Methods In this retrospective analysis, patients diagnosed with IBS based on the ROME IV criteria were identified from the outpatient clinic of Hitit University Erol Olçok Teaching and Research Hospital between January 1, 2023, and May 1, 2023...

BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion after kidney transplantation may increase the risk of sensitization and development of de novo human leukocyte antigen (HLA) donor-specific antibodies (DSAs). This study aimed to evaluate whether blood transfusion during the first year after kidney transplantation influences the development of de novo DSAs and clinical outcomes of kidney transplantation recipients. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included nonsensitized first-time kidney transplantation recipients at Tianjin First Central Hospital from 2010 to 2022...

Nanoparticles have demonstrated noteworthy advancements in the management of various complex medical conditions, particularly cancer. In any case, these particles still harbor the potential to improve medicate conveyance to challenging, hard-to-reach loci. The interactions that occur between nanoparticles and red blood cells during their journey throughout the human body, despite exposure to blood, are still not fully understood. Assessment of the ability of nanoparticles to integrate with blood, characterized as nanoparticle compatibility, has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in its import...

Prenatal tobacco exposure (PTE) correlates significantly with a surge in adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet its pathological mechanisms remain partially unexplored. This study aims to meticulously examine the repercussions of PTE on placental immune landscapes, employing a coordinated research methodology encompassing bioinformatics, machine learning and animal studies. Concurrently, it aims to screen biomarkers and potential compounds that could sensitively indicate and mitigate placental immune disorders. In the course of this research, two gene expression omnibus (GEO) microarrays, namely GSE27272 and GSE7434, were included...

Tris(2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCIPP) is an organophosphate flame retardant detected in the environment and eggs, feathers, and livers. Early-developmental-stage avian embryos are vulnerable to the toxic effects of chemicals. However, studies on the specific effects of TCIPP on avian embryonic development are limited. We aimed to investigate the toxicity of TCIPP in early chicken embryos using a previously developed shell-less incubation system. Fertilized chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) eggs (n = 220) were exposed to 50 or 500 nmol TCIPP/(g egg) or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a vehicle control on Day 0 of incubation...