anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
Sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI) is an inflammatory condition involving the pyroptosis of macrophages. This study investigated the role of circular RNA hsa_circ_0006990 (circVAPA) in regulating macrophage pyroptosis in ALI and the underlying mechanisms. The expression pattern of circVAPA was examined in the mouse model of ALI and in the LPS-treated RAW264.7 macrophage cell line. Lung tissue damage was evaluated by haematoxylin and eosin staining, immunohistochemistry and a myeloperoxidase activity assay. The molecular mechanisms were investigated by luciferase reporter assay, western blot, RT-qPCR and ELISA. circVAPA was down-regulated in the lung tissues of ALI mice and LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. circVAPA over-expression alleviated lung tissue injury and dampened LPS-induced pyroptosis and Th17-associated inflammatory responses. miR-212-3p was identified as a target of circVAPA, and miR-212-3p negatively regulated the expression of Sirt1. Sirt1 knockdown largely abolished the effect of circVAPA over-expression on pyroptosis. CircVAPA/miR-212-3p/Sirt1 axis also regulates Nrf2 and NLRP3 expression upon LPS challenge. By targeting miR-212-3p, circVAPA over-expression negatively regulates the expression of Sirt1 and pyroptosis-related factors (Nrf2 and NLRP3), which alleviates the inflammatory damages in sepsis-induced ALI.
Early Loading Group: Implants were loaded with temporary restorations between 48 hours and 3 months after implantation and had occlusal contact with opposing dentition. The early loading time point was set at 6-8 weeks after implantation in this study.
Patients with Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases (IMIDs) are known to have an elevated risk of developing cancer, but the exact causative factors remain subject to ongoing debate. This narrative review aims to present the available evidence concerning the intricate relationship between these two conditions. Environmental influences and genetic predisposition lead to a dysregulated immune response resulting in chronic inflammation, which is crucial in the pathogenesis of IMIDs and oncogenic processes. Mechanisms such as the inflammatory microenvironment, aberrant intercellular communication due to abnormal cytokine levels, excessive reparative responses, and pathological angiogenesis are involved. The chronic immunosuppression resulting from IMIDs treatments further adds to the complexity of the pathogenic scenario. In conclusion, this review highlights critical gaps in the current literature, suggesting potential avenues for future research. The intricate interplay between IMIDs and cancer necessitates more investigation to deepen our understanding and improve patient management.
The utility model discloses a special wet tissue for defecation. The special wet tissue comprises wet tissue layers and a permeation prevention layer used for preventing permeation of special cleaning solutions in the wet tissue layers and excrement wiped by the wet tissue. The two sides of the permeation prevention layer are covered with the wet tissue layers. The two sides of the permeation prevention layer are covered with the wet tissue layers, so that the special wet tissue can be folded repeatedly and can be used for multiple times of wiping during use and the utilization rate of the wet tissue is increased. For meeting the requirements of different crowds, the special wet tissue can be soaked with special cleaning solutions of different types and thus the maladaptation symptoms of the crowds using the tissue are prevented. The special wet tissue has the advantages of efficient cleaning, convenience and environmental protection.
BACKGROUND: Liver cirrhosis (LC) is one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic liver disease worldwide. Nutrition may be an important component of primary prevention of chronic liver disease. Diet-exercise patterns frame the eating behaviors and exercise habits of people through statistical methods related to nutritional epidemiology, which can explore the relationship between living habits and diseases among diverse populations. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between diet-exercise patterns and cirrhosis, and provide guidance on preventive diets for liver patients.
METHODS: This study identified diet-exercise patterns via clustering analysis of principal components and assessed their association with cirrhosis through the population samples of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2017 to March 2020.
RESULTS: We identified two diet-exercise patterns that were named the "prudent pattern" (consumption of various staple foods, eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables; less sedentary) and the "dangerous pattern" (higher consumption of desserts, nuts, milk, meat, alcoholic beverages; recreational activities). The t-test demonstrated a significant relationship between patterns and multiple foods. The simple logistic regression test showed a lower risk of cirrhosis in those in the "prudent pattern" (OR = 0.73, 95%CI = 0.59-0.93).
CONCLUSIONS: Two diet-exercise patterns associated with cirrhosis were identified: "prudent pattern" and "dangerous pattern". The results of this study may be useful for suggesting preventive diets for people at risk of cirrhosis.
The invention relates to the field of medicine fermentation, in particular to a globe artichoke and semen hoveniae fermentation composition and liver protection application thereof. The invention relates to a medicinal and edible traditional Chinese medicine fermentation composition, a preparation method of the fermentation composition and liver protection application. The medicinal and edible traditional Chinese medicine fermentation composition mainly comprises semen hoveniae, dried mushrooms, kudzuvine root, poria cocos, medlar, turmeric, chrysanthemum, ginger and probiotics. The fermentation strain comprises probiotics. The invention solves the problem of poor efficacy of the medicine and food homologous traditional Chinese medicine. The invention provides a medicine and food homologous traditional Chinese medicine fermentation composition, which has the effect improved by about 2 times compared with the composition before fermentation; the invention provides a preparation method of the fermentation composition, which comprises the steps of an optimal extraction process, an optimal strain combination and an optimal fermentation process; through formula screening research, the optimal medicinal and edible traditional Chinese medicine formula is invented.
Inflammatory cardiomyopathy is the chronic stage of myocarditis, which is associated with poor cardiovascular outcome and poor prognosis.Inflammatory cardiomyopathy is also one of the common causes of heart failure. Actually, the treatment and prognosis of inflammatory cardiomyopathy remain challenging clinical issues that often have frustrating consequences. So far, there is no specific treatment for inflammatory cardiomyopathy. Hydroxychloroquine is a drug that can effectively inhibit inflammation and has been used in many inflammatory diseases in the past. Our previous basic research has proved that hydroxychloroquine can effectively treat experimental autoimmune myocarditis.Therefore, multicenter large randomized controlled trials are needed to verify the therapeutic effects of hydroxychloroquine on patients with inflammatory cardiomyopathy.

Patients with inflammatory cardiomyopathy after acute myocarditis confirmed by biopsy received standard drug treatment for heart failure. These patients whose cardiac function could not be improved for a long time were randomly assigned (1:1) to hydroxychloroquine group (hydroxychloroquine and glucocorticoid) and glucocorticoid group (glucocorticoid alone). The clinical benefit will be measured with respect to absolute increase in LVEF and decrease in hs-cTnI and NT-proBNP of immunosuppressive treatment with hydroxychloroquine and prednisolone compared to prednisolone alone at long-term follow-up (1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 months).
Standardized tACS will be applied with 2.0 mA (peak-to-peak) intensity for 30 minutes, with a 10 Hz frequency. Two 5x5 cm saline-soaked electrodes located at the frontal and occipito-parietal part of the scalp will be utilized (corresponding to 10-20 EEG electrode locations POz-Oz and AFz), including in the stimulation field the DLPFC, precuneus and posterior cingulate cortex. At the beginning of stimulation, the intensity will ramp up for 30 seconds to 2.0 mA peak-to-peak, while at the end of stimulation, the intensity will ramp down for 30 seconds.
Medicaments (esp. laxatives) consisting of a cpd. or a mixture of cpds. of formula (I) RO(CH2CH2O)nH where R=straight or branched satd. or unsatd. aliphatic residue of a C12-20 primary alcohol, n=20-40. (I) have practically no effect on peristalsis of the intestinal tract and passage time through the gut, have no injurious side-effects, do not increase capillary fragility, and are suitable for repeated administration. Surface-active properties are weak, so that undesired effects on the oral mucosa are avoided.
PURPOSE: A composition containing a Pteridophyta extract for preventing or treating diabetes or obesity is provided to have safety with fewer side effects than a chemical medicine. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating diabetes or obesity contains an extract of Pteridophyta selected among Dennstaedtiaceae, Dryopteridaceae, Osmundaceae, Polypodiaceae, Selaginellaceae, and Woodsiaceae as an active ingredient. Dennstaedtiaceae includes Hypolepis punctate or Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum. Dryopteridaceae includes Cyrtomium fortunei, Dryopteris crassirhizoma, Dryopteris fragrans var. remotiuscula, Dryopteris nipponensis, Polystichum lepidocaulon, or Polystichum polyblepharum.
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a radioactive substance for inhibiting a cancer and a method for preparing the same.  <P>SOLUTION: The radioactive substance for inhibiting a cancer is represented by the formula: M-SOCTA-Z (wherein M is a radioactive nuclide and<SP>188</SP>Re or<SP>99m</SP>Tc; and Z is a protein or a peptide of an amino acid containing an NH or NH2 group). The step of the method for preparing the radioactive substance for inhibiting a cancer comprises reacting SOCTA with a protein or a peptide, forming a bomd binding of a peptide bomd by using an ester structure (-COOR) of SOCTA and an amine (-NH,-NH2) and forming a SOCTA-protein compound. The SOCTA-protein compound is reacted with a radioactive nuclide M to form M-SOCTA-protein or M-SOCTA-peptide, the radioactive nuclide is made to correspond to protein properties and M-SOCTA-protein or M-SOCTA-peptide is used for diagnosing or treating a cancer. The invention is an operation example of Herceptin single strain antibody, is applied to a treatment method combined with radiation in SOCTA binding and the treatment effect of cancer (breast cancer etc.) is increased.  <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
The present disclosure relates to the use of silica-forming peptides (SFPs) Volp1 and Salp1 for protein fusion tags for protein purification, silica formation and self-encapsulation, and controlled release of biomolecules. After preparing a fusion protein containing the Volp1 or Salp1 peptide at the C-terminal of the protein, the adsorption conditions for silica (SiO 2 ) surface were optimized. As a result, a high-purity fusion protein could be purified without an additional tag for purification. The fusion protein containing the silica-forming peptide was self-encapsulated and stably immobilized in the silica matrix through reaction with a silica precursor. The Volp1 and Salp1 peptides showed stronger adsorption ability for silica than the previously known R5 peptide. Using these characteristics, a silica complex wherein two proteins are encapsulated was prepared by mixing the R5 fusion protein with the Volp1 or Salp1 fusion protein. The resulting controlled release system allows the release of the R5 fusion protein in the first step and release of the Salp1 fusion protein in the second step based on the difference in adsorption affinity.
Appendicitis is the most common urgent surgical procedure performed on children. Approximately one third of the population end up having complicated appendicitis with evidence of peritoneal contamination and infection or abscess requiring the use of IV antibiotics and prolonged hospital stay. Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea (AAD) is a common complication seen in both outpatient and inpatient settings in approximately a third of all patients treated with antibiotics (Mantegazza, et al., 2018). In particular, pediatric patients experience ADD 11-62% of the time and can up upwards to 80% in hospitalized toddlers (Mantegazza, et al., 2018). Current literature defines AAD as three or more liquid stools per day. The causes of AAD are often related to the use of multiple antibiotics, prolonged hospital stay and gastrointestinal surgery. Antibiotics often disturb the normal enteric microbiome in the gut and allow for an increased growth of pathogens (Hojsak, 2017). AAD can occur as late as six to eight weeks after antibiotic exposure. Lactobacillus rhanmosus GG(LGG®)(Culturelle) is an over the counter dietary supplement that can help to restore the balance in the gut by promoting colonization to support better digestion and immune health.This study does not intend to investigate route of administration, dose, patient population, or other factor that significantly increases the risk (or decreases the acceptability of the risk) associated with the use of the dietary supplement.At Children's Medical Center, the investigators see over 1000 cases of appendicitis a year with approximately 1/3 of those patients being complicated appendicitis. For those requiring immediate appendectomy, the typical course of treatment include surgery, admission to the hospital for 3 to 5 days, administration of IV antibiotics while in hospital, and discharge orders for oral antibiotics to complete their treatment. The investigators propose to perform a randomized controlled trial where one group of patients will receive probiotic therapy and another group of patients does not. The investigators hypothesize patients given probiotics after a diagnosis of complicated appendicitis with immediate appendectomy who receive antibiotic treatment during their inpatient stay will decrease the overall length of stay (LOS) by 25% vs the LOS in those patients who do not receive probiotics.
Henagliflozin will be initiated and maintained at 5mg/ day every morning until the completion of the study. Meanwhile, all patients will also continue on their existing dose and regimen of metformin throughout the study. Visits at 4-week intervals will be performed to evaluate the safety of drugs. Metformin dose can be reduced in response to hypoglycaemia, but Empagliflozin could not be adjusted. If the plasma glucose still not achieve the target at the maximum dose, the maximum dose will be maintained until the completion of the study.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and still poses a serious challenge to public health. Recent attention to neutrophils has uncovered unexplored areas demanding further investigation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine neutrophil activation and circulatory neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation in various types of TB. Sera from TB patients (n = 91) and healthy controls (NHD; n = 38) were analyzed for NE-DNA and MPO-DNA complexes, cell-free DNA (cfDNA), and protease activity (elastase). We show that these NET parameters were increased in TB sera. Importantly, NET formation and NE activity were elevated in TB patients with extensive tissue damage when compared to those with minor damage and in patients with relapse, compared to new cases. We discuss the importance of balancing NET formation to prevent tissue damage or even relapse and argue to analyze circulating NET parameters to monitor the risk of disease relapse. To investigate the tissues for NETs and to find the source of the circulating NET degradation products, we collected sections of granulomas in lung and lymph node biopsies. Samples from other diseases with granulomas, including sarcoidosis (SARC) and apical periodontitis (AP), served as controls. Whereas NET formation characterizes the caseating granulomas, both caseating and non-caseating granulomas harbor DNA with unusual conformation. As TB is associated with hypercoagulation and thromboembolism, we further imaged the pulmonary vessels of TB patients and detected vascular occlusions with neutrophil aggregates. This highlights the dual role of neutrophils in the pathology of TB.
Chronic low-grade inflammation is a hallmark of aging, aka "inflammaging", which is linked to a wide range of age-associated diseases. Immune dysfunction increases disease susceptibility, and increases morbidity and mortality of aging. Innate immune cells, including monocytes, macrophages and neutrophils, are the first responders of host defense and the key mediators of various metabolic and inflammatory insults. Currently, the understanding of innate immune programming in aging is largely fragmented. Here we investigated the phenotypic and functional properties of innate immune cells in various peripheral tissues of young and aged mice under normal and endotoxic conditions. Under the steady state, aged mice showed elevated pro-inflammatory monocytes/macrophages in peripheral blood, adipose tissue, liver, and colon. Under lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory state, the innate immune cells of aged mice showed a different response to LPS stimulus than that of young mice. LPS-induced immune responses displayed differential profiles in different tissues and cell types. In the peripheral blood, when responding to LPS, the aged mice showed higher neutrophils, but lower pro-inflammatory monocytes than that in young mice. In the peritoneal fluid, while young mice exhibited significantly elevated pro-inflammatory neutrophils and macrophages in response to LPS, aged mice exhibited decreased pro-inflammatory neutrophils and variable cytokine responses in macrophages. In the adipose tissue, LPS induced less infiltrated neutrophils but more infiltrated macrophages in old mice than young mice. In the liver, aged mice showed a more robust increase of pro-inflammatory macrophages compared to that in young mice under LPS stimulation. In colon, macrophages showed relatively mild response to LPS in both young and old mice. We have further tested bone-marrow derived macrophages (BMDM) from young and aged mice, we found that BMDM from aged mice have impaired polarization, displaying higher expression of pro-inflammatory markers than those from young mice. These data collectively suggest that innate immunity in peripheral tissues is impaired in aging, and the dysregulation of immunity is tissue- and cell-dependent. Our findings in the rodent model underscore the complexity of aging immunity. Further investigation is needed to determine whether the immune profile observed in aged mice is applicable in age-associated diseases in humans.
Epithelial ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic malignancy, characterized by high metastasis. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) drives epithelial- mesenchymal transformation (EMT), a key process in tumor metastasis. Tumor necrosis factor-α-induced protein 8 (TNFAIP8)-like 2 (TIPE2) acts as a negative regulator of innate and adaptive immunity and involves in various cancers. However, its relationship with TGF-β1 in ovarian cancer and its role in reversing TGF-β1-induced EMT remain unclear. This study examined TIPE2 mRNA and protein expression using quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR), western blot and immunohistochemistry. The effects of TIPE2 overexpression and knockdown on the proliferation, migration and invasion of epithelial ovarian cancer cells were assessed through 5-ethynyl-2-deoxyuridine, colony-forming, transwell migration and invasion assays. The relationship between TIPE2 and TGF-β1 was investigated using qRT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, while the interaction between TIPE2 and Smad2 was identified via co-immunoprecipitation. The results revealed that TIPE2 protein was significantly down-regulated in epithelial ovarian cancer tissues and correlated with the pathological type of tumor, patients' age, tumor differentiation degree and FIGO stage. TIPE2 and TGF-β1 appeared to play an opposite role to each other during the progression of human ovarian cancer cells. Furthermore, TIPE2 inhibited the metastasis and EMT of ovarian cancer cells by combining with Smad2 in vitro or in an intraperitoneal metastasis model. Consequently, these findings suggest that TIPE2 plays a crucial inhibitory role in ovarian cancer metastasis by modulating the TGF-β1/Smad2/EMT signaling pathway and may serve as a potential target for ovarian cancer, providing important direction for future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
The invention discloses a Chinese herb and gel skin care product and a preparation method thereof. The Chinese herb and gel skin care product is prepared from Chinese herb extracts, a gel matrix and accessories. The Chinese herb extracts include a gallnut extract, a cortex phellodendri amurensis extract and a radix arnebiae extract. The gel matrix is prepared from a gel skeleton material, a moisturizer, a pH regulator, a skin penetration enhancer and deionized water. The accessories include a preservative, an antioxidant and essence. The green Chinese herb extracts serve as main active ingredients of the Chinese herb and gel skin care product, and the multiple Chinese herb ingredients act jointly and have the dual effects of whitening skin and resisting oxidation; the preferably prepared gel is transparent in texture, appropriate in fluidity, easy to smear, good in skin affinity, good in compatibility with the Chinese herb extracts and capable of stably releasing active ingredients and being better absorbed by the skin; thus, the Chinese herb and gel skin care product has excellent appearance, excellent skin-whitening and moisturizing performance and excellent oxidation resisting performance. According to the preparation method, process design is reasonable, operability is high, production cost is low, and industrial production can be achieved.
CORE is a 6-week web-based prevention programme whose main objective is to teach coping skills and strategies to cope with stressful everyday situations in order to improve resilience, promote self-efficacy and increase well-being. The intervention consists of 6 interactive modules designed for weekly sessions and organized in 6 dimensions: autonomy, self-acceptance, environmental mastery, purpose in life, positive relationships, and personal growth. Each module includes exercises to practice the proposed skills. The program includes multimedia elements: videos, audios, vignettes, images.
Subjects with other tumor types will be enrolled at a single dose level of interest. These Development Cohorts will be utilized to examine the preliminary efficacy of VLS-1488 in various tumor types.