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Integrated multi-spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations to explore the interaction mechanism of polyphenols and sea bass myofibrillar protein
Authors: Zhu Yujie , Li Mingyu , Zhong Rongbin , Shi Feifei , Yang Qian , Liang Peng 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to explore the interaction mechanism between five different polyphenols (caffeic acid (CFA), gallic acid (GA), chlorogenic acid (CHA), resveratrol (RES), and catechin (CAT)) with sea bass myofibrillar protein (MP). The multi-spectroscopy results showed that all five polyphenols could spontaneously form new complexes with MP, with a binding molar ratio of 1:1. The interaction between CFA and MP is predominantly electrostatic, while the interaction between GA and MP is mainly hydrophobic. The rest of polyphenols and MP are mediated by hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. And molecular dynamics (MD) simulations indicated that CHA-myosin had the strongest structural stability, while CFA-myosin had the tightest binding. In addition, the amino acid Lys-179 was the key residue for the interaction between five polyphenols and myosin. This study contributes to better understanding the interaction between polyphenols and sea bass MP, which could develop the processing of aquatic food products.
Modeling and analysis of fractional order calcium distribution model with Amyloid beta and Orai channel
Authors: Vora Hardagna Vatsal , Jha Brajesh Kumar , Singh Tajinder Pal 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Calcium is a ubiquitous signaling component of neuronal functions. Calcium regulation is a complex phenomenon that is controlled by cellular organelles. Abnormality created by amyloid plaques is a crucial phenomenon in which the [Ca2+] flux enters through the plasma membrane. Entry of such flux is managed by intracellular homeostasis. In the neuronal calcium homeostasis, any alteration could lead to neurodegener-ation. In this paper, the effect of various parameters like SERCA, IPR, Leak, VGCC, etc. has been investigated. A mathematical model has been developed by considering a time-fractional differential approach to investigate the non-local impact on cytosolic [Ca2+]. An analytic solution was obtained by applying the Laplace transform, Fourier cosine transform, and Green’s function. The significant implication of amyloid beta, endoplas-mic reticulum flux, and plasma membrane flux on calcium signaling was observed. It is also observed that Amyloid beta created pores are toxic to the neuron. The effect of S100B, EGTA, and BAPTA with diffusion coefficient observed neuroprotective properties for calcium signaling. From all this simulation therapeutic insight from different buffers and amyloid plaques can be observed which is a better fit as per realistic physiology.
Development and validation of a clinical prediction model to aid radiologists optimize thyroid C-TIRADS classification
Authors: liang yu , zou yuan , zou zhou , ren bo , zhang jing , chen qin , He Peng 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Aims To develop and validate a clinical prediction model to aid radiologist optimize the diagnostic classification of Chinese thyroid imaging reporting and data system (C-TIRADS) .
Materials and methods A total of 1,659 patients from two hospitals participated in the study. The derivation set comprised 909 patients for model development and internal validation, while the external validation set included 750 patients. Multinomial logistics regression was used to establish the prediction model. In the derivation set, the ROC curve assessed model performance, and a line chart provided an intuitive visualization. For external validation, ROC and calibration curves were plotted to evaluate discrimination and calibration.
Results The data revealed that C-TIRADS classification, abnormal sonogram of cervical lymph nodes, and changes in thyroid nodule size were the most significant predictors of C-TIRADS optimization. The predictive performance of the C-TIRADS optimized nomogram was 0.730 (95%CI 0.697-0.762), with a sensitivity of 63.2%, specificity of 74.9%, and accuracy of 67.7%. A risk threshold of 60% or higher effectively defines C-TIRADS optimization, while a threshold below 30% indicates inefficiency. The calibration curve indicates good consistency, and the clinical decision-making and impact curve demonstrate a favorable net benefit. Moreover, external validation confirms excellent discrimination in predicting C-TIRADS optimization (C index: 0.865, 95%CI 0.839-0.891).
Conclusions
We established an optimized C-TIRADS model that combines the imaging features of thyroid nodules with clinical risk factors. It may help radiologists to improve the diagnostic efficiency of TIRADS classification.
Discovery of mmu-lncRNA129814/hsa-lncRNA582795 as a potential biomarker and intervention target for ischemia reperfusion injury-induced AKI
Authors: Yang Liu , Xu Yan , Pan Jian , Li Renjie , Lan Chao , Zhang Dongshan 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Acute kidney injury(AKI) has higher perioperative mortality and morbidity as well as high medical expense. Ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) is one of the most common causes of AKI.The molecular mechanism underlying I/R induced AKI is still unclarified, and there is a lack of early diagnosis markers. Herein, we demonstrated that mmu-lncRNA129814 was triggered by ischemic AKI in BUMPT cells and C57BL/6J mice. The knockdown of mmu-lncRNA129814 attenuated I/R-stimulated BUMPT cell death, and its overexpression had an opposite effect. Mechanistically, mmu-lncRNA129814 could sponge miRNA-494-5p and upregulated IL-1α expression to promote cell apoptosis. Furthermore, knockdown of mmu-lncRNA129814 ameliorated the I/R-induced progression of AKI via targeting miRNA-494-5p/IL-1α pathways. Interestingly, hsa-lncRNA582795, a homology with mmu-lncRNA129814, also promoted I/R-stimulated HK-2 cell apoptosis and AKI progression by regulating the miRNA-494-5p/IL-1α axis. Finally, we found that I/R-induced AKI patients exhibited remarkably elevated plasma and urinary levels of hsa-lncRNA582795 compared to those after Ischemia-reperfusion without AKI. Spearman’s test demonstrated a significant correlation between serum creatinine and plasma hsa-lncRNA582795 in I/R patients (r = 0.824),while urinary hsa-lncRNA582795 and urinary [TIMP2]*[IGFBP7]( r = 0.789). The AUC values of plasma and urinary hsa-lncRNA582795 were 0.889 and 0.804, respectively. The plasma hsa-lncRNA 582795 had a low specificity (86.7%) and high sensitivity (76.7%) compared to urinary hsa-lncRNA 582795 (93.3% and 63.3%, respectively). Collectively, the mmu-lncRNA129814/hsa-lncRNA582795/miRNA-494-5p/IL-1α axis was found to modulate the progression of ischemic AKI, and hsa-lncRNA582795 could act as a diagnosis biomarker and potential therapy target of I/R induced AKI.
Standard Medical Therapy With vs. Without Nebulised Magnesium for Children with Asthma Decompensation
Authors: Cunha Luisa , Mora Meritxell Roca , Afzal Farhan , Cesar Giulia M. , Guimarães Catharina Ribeiro , Pontes Julia Pereira Muniz , Alves Gabriel Grando , Silveira Antonio Carlos Fonseca 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Background: Pediatric asthma is a common condition, and its exacerbations can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The role of nebulised magnesium as adjunct therapy for children with asthma exacerbation is still unclear.
Objective: To compare nebulised magnesium with standard medical therapy (SMT) vs. SMT alone for children with decompensated asthma.
Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for randomised controlled trials (RCT) comparing the use of SMT with vs. without nebulised magnesium. The outcomes were respiratory rate, heart rate, % predicted peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), % predicted forced expiratory volume (FEV1), peripheral O2 saturation, asthma severity scores, and need for intravenous (IV) bronchodilator use.
Results: Twelve RCTs and 2484 children were included. Mean age was 5.6 (range 2-17) years old, mean baseline % predicted FEV1 was 69.6%, and 28.7% patients were male. Children treated with magnesium had a significantly higher % predicted PEFR (mean difference [MD] 5.3%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.75 to 5.90%; p<0.01). Respiratory rate was significantly lower in the magnesium group (MD -0.70 respirations per minute; 95% CI -1.24 to -0.15; p<0.01). Need for IV bronchodilators, % predicted FEV1, heart rate, asthma severity scores, and O2 saturation were not significantly different between groups.
Conclusion: In children with asthma exacerbation, treatment with nebulised magnesium and SMT improved % predicted PEFR and led to a marginal improvement in respiratory rate as compared with SMT alone.
Experimental and computational study of the thermal insulation properties of hollow glass microsphere
Authors: Wang Yuyang 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Hollow Glass Microsphere (HGM) is expected to be used in cryogenic liquid storage tanks as an insulating material with better insulation performance and lower maintenance cost instead of perlite. Obtaining the effective thermal conductivity of HGM can help to improve the insulation performance of cryogenic tanks. In this paper, a test system based on the transient plane source (TPS) method was designed and constructed, and the effective thermal conductivity of six models of HGMs from four suppliers at 200-300 K was measured. The results show that the effective thermal conductivity of HGMs at atmospheric pressure 200 K environment is only 25.87-35.84 w/(m·K). The effective thermal conductivity in the atmosphere and room temperature, as well as in low pressure and low temperature was calculated by the derived system of equations, which is in good agreement with the experimental results. The integrated thermal conductivity is still dominant in low pressure and low temperature, and the reduction of the true density contributes to the improvement of the HGM insulation performance.
Optical nonlocal meta-grating computing spatiotemporal differentiation
Authors: Ruan Zhichao , Huang Junyi , Zhao Dong , Shi Jixuan , Wang Hengyi , Zhang Hongliang , Sun Fang-Wen , Zhan Qiwen , Huang Kun 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Optical analog computation could accelerate massively parallel operation without costly analog-to-digital conversion and promise more energy efficiency than their electronic counterparts. Although many novel optical computation features in spatial domain have been discovered across nanophotonic structures, more appealing and challenging spatiotemporal computation is seldom reported to optically process single-shot spatiotemporal wavepacket and characterize space-time dynamics in various ultrafast phenomena, because direct analog computation with extremely short time of picoseconds or femtoseconds is currently beyond the capability of state-of-the-art electronic instruments. Here, we demonstrate optical spatiotemporal differentiation computation for single-shot ultrafast wavepacket through space-time coupling between spatial and temporal differentiations. Realized by a mirror-symmetry-breaking nonlocal meta-grating, our spatiotemporal differentiator possesses a transfer function with linear dependence on spatial wavevector and temporal frequency, leading to first-order differentiations differentiation with experimental resolutions of ~14 μm (space) and ~260 fs (time). Because both orthogonal differentiations are correlated with an out-of-phase delay, this differentiator can manipulate space-time-related physical quantities, e.g., creating spatiotemporal phase singularities with transverse orbital angular momentum of light and detecting extremely high transverse velocities (at the level of the speed of light) of shifting intensity centroids in tilted-font pulses, which endow emerging space-time optics with fundamental computation blocks.
Assessing the Vulnerability of Communities to Climate Change-Induced Water Scarcity and Health Risks
Authors: Deresse Teshome 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to assess the vulnerability of communities in the Gelana District to climate change-induced water scarcity and health risks. Climate change has been identified as a significant driver of water scarcity, posing challenges to communities that rely on limited water resources for various purposes, including drinking, sanitation, and agriculture. The research design involved a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data collection and analysis with qualitative methods. Based on primary and secondary evidence, communities vulnerable to climate change-induced water scarcity and health risks were divided into three categories: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capability. Deforestation and degradation 86 (43.2%), changes in land use and land cover 45 (21.6%), insufficient management of water resources 34 (17.1%), low soil fertility, and the absence of a sustainable farming system 12 (6%) were found to be significant contributors to the research area's climate change-induced water scarcity and health risks. The effects of climate change-related water scarcity on the chosen kebeles resulted in 117 (58.8%) water stress, 88 (44.2%) limited capacity for adaptation, and 98 (49.2%) high exposure. Due to the effects of climate change, such as flash floods, unpredictable river floods, and drought at specific kebeles in the Gelana area, the incidence of diseases such as malaria/fever (81.9%), cough (18.6%), diarrhea (11.6%), measles (1.5%), and other (4%) diseases has increased. The primary effective adaptation options for the water scarcity and health concerns caused by climate change were groundwater utilization (19.6%) and rainwater gathering. The results of this study can aid in building community capacity in the face of climate change, improving the ability of vulnerable groups to adapt, and increasing community awareness of how to employ contemporary water and health technologies.
Association of integrin expression in tumor tissue with hematogenic metastasis of breast cancer
Authors: Zavyalova M. V. , Kuznetsov G. A. , Grigoryeva E. S. , Tashireva L. A. , Pismenny D. S. , Perelmuter V. M. 
Published: January 2024

Background. Distant hematogenous metastasis is the leading cause of tumor-related death from breast cancer. To prevent metastasis, prognostic markers for predicting the risk and location of hematogenous metastases are required. In this regard, it is of great importance to study the expression of integrins involved in the most important processes that determine the progression of cancer.The objective of the study was to investigate the association of integrin expression in tumor tissue with hematogenous metastasis of patients with breast cancer.Material and Methods. The study included 72 patients (average age – 51 ± 12 years) with stage T1–4N0–3M0–1 unspecifed invasive ductal breast carcinoma, with all molecular biological subtypes (luminal A, luminal B, HER2-positive and triple negative). The biopsy material was examined before the start of antitumor treatment. Expression of integrins in tumor cells was assessed by immunohistochemical methods. Antibodies CD61 (integrin β3, Invitrogen, USA), CD104 (integrin β4, Invitrogen, USA), CD51 (integrin αV, Invitrogen, USA) were used.Results. In patients with hematogenous metastases, cytoplasmic rather than cytoplasmic/membrane colocalization, CD61 expression was more often detected (p=0.036). Cytoplasmic and membrane colocalization of CD104 was more frequently detected in brain metastases compared to lung (p=0.026) and bone (p=0.036) metastases. Expression of CD51 integrin was more often associated with lung metastases than with bone metastases (p=0.045).Conclusion. The frequency and localization of hematogenous metastases in breast cancer patients are associated with the presence and localization of CD61, CD104 and CD51 expression in the tumor cell.
The use of xenogenic testicular antigens for induction of antitumor reactions
Authors: Seledtsova G. V. , Dorzhieva A. B. , Ivanova I. P. , Seledtsov V. I. 
Published: January 2024

Testicular antigens (TAGs) are normally expressed only by cells of testicular and placental tissues. Human immune system is tolerant to TAG, but if the integrity of the testicular membranes is disrupted, these antigens, entering the bloodstream, induce autoimmune reactions for eliminating them from the body. In malignancy, TAGs begin to be expressed by tumor cells of the liver, breast, pancreas, intestine, and lung. Immunological recognition of these AGs leads to autoimmune reactions against these AGs, i.e. antitumor reactions in the body. We used xenogenic TAGs derived from ram testis to increase TAG immunogenicity. The use of ram TAGs is justified by the fact that TAGs are evolutionarily conserved molecules and there is a high degree of homology between human and animal TAGs.The purpose of the study was to evaluate the lifespan of tumor-bearing mice and parameters of cellular immunity in various options for immunizing mice with ram TAGs.Material and Methods. C57BL/6 mice were used. The efficacy of therapeutic or prophylactic vaccination with xenogenic TAGs was studied by changing lifespan of B16 and LLC tumor-bearing mice. Formation of immune responses was evaluated by proliferative ability of splenocytes to respond to vaccination and control AGs and by their production of IFN-gamma and IL-10.Results. In the LLC carcinoma model with a preventive vaccination option, the lifespan of mice with syngeneic vaccination did not differ from the tumor control; the lifespan of mice with xenogeneic vaccination increased by 60%. In therapeutic vaccination option, no significant differences in lifespan of vaccinated mice were found. A significant increase in the proliferative activity of splenocytes in response to tumor AGs was found in both LLC- and B16 tumor-bearing mice previously vaccinated with xenogenic TAGs. The increased IFN-gamma production by splenocytes was observed in B16 and LLC tumorbearing mice with xenogeneic vaccination. The IFN-gamma production by splenocytes in tumor-bearing mice with syngeneic vaccination was not increased. A significant decrease in IL-10 production was noted in mice with xenogeneic vaccination.
Virtual surgical planning in soft tissue reconstruction for oral cancer
Authors: Amiraliyev K. N. , Rahimov Ch. R. , Amiraliyev N. M. , Farzaliyev I. M. 
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Reconstruction of soft tissue defects after radical surgeries in cancer patients is important for early surgical rehabilitation and improving quality of life. Our study presents technologies for virtual surgical planning (VSP) of soft tissue defect reconstruction in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.Case presentation. We described VSP in a report of a 54-year-old patient with locally advanced buccal mucosa cancer after extensive radical resection and reported the results. VSP was used to construct a 3D model from CT images, which was used to accurately assess the margin of radical surgical resection, as well as to develop individually based reconstruction of soft tissue defects. Next, we reported a series of cases of patients with oral cancer of various locations, who, after radical surgery, underwent reconstruction with using of VSP (n=7) or conventional reconstruction (n=10). A comparative analysis of intra and postoperative results was carried out.Results. In a patient with locally advanced left buccal mucosa cancer, reconstruction of the postoperative defect was successful without local complications after reconstruction. Good functional and aesthetic results were obtained. The patient was observed for 2 years without signs of disease. A comparative assessment of the results of the main and control groups showed that patients in the VSP group had a shorter operation time and postoperative hospital stay, as well as fewer and milder postoperative local complications in comparison with the control group.Conclusion. Our results showed the effectiveness of using 3D technology in reconstructive surgery of soft tissue defects after radical surgery for oral SCC. This technology has significantly reduced operative time, hospital stay, and improved flap utilization. This method has great potential for wider application and provides greater benefits with further improvement of technology.
Personalized adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Rodionov E. O. , Miller S. V. , Tsyganov M. M. , Zhuikova L. D. , Pikalova L. V. , Pankova O. V. , Perelmuter V. M. , Podolko D. V. , Mokh A. A. , Ananina O. A. , Pismenny D. S. , Markovich V. A. , Loos D. M. , Litvyakov N. V. 
Published: January 2024

Surgery is the standard of care for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The overall survival rates especially in patients with locally advanced lung cancer are low. The resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs reduces the efficacy of treatment. Special attention is paid to the feasibility of assessing the tumor sensitivity to certain chemotherapy drugs. Currently, the most studied predictors are monoresistance and multidrug resistance genes, such as ABCC5, RRM1, ERCC1, BRCA1, TOP1, TOP2a, TUBB3 and TYMS.The aim of the study was to analyze the outcomes of combined modality treatment using radical surgery and personalized adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II–III NSCLC.Material and Methods. The study included 120 patients with stage II–III NSCLC, who underwent radical lung resection with mediastinal ipsilateral lymph node dissection. The patients were then divided into two groups. The main group consisted of 60 patients who received personalized platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy based on the expression levels of the genes, such as ABCC5, RRM1, ERCC1, BRCA1, TOP1, TOP2a, TUBB3 and TYMS. The control group consisted of 60 patients who received postoperative chemotherapy empirically.Results. In the main group, disease progression occurred in 14 out of 60 patients, three-year disease-free survival (DFS) was 76.7 % (the median was not reached). In the control group, DFS was 53.3 % (28 out of 60 patients), the median was 31.0 (4–36 months); the differences were statistically significant: Logrank test χ2 =4.382 p=0.036. The overall three–year survival rate was 90.0 % in the main group (6/60 patients died) and 61.7 % in the control group (23/60 patients died), the differences were statistically signifcant: Logrank test χ2 =6.915, p=0.009.Conclusion. The personalized adjuvant chemotherapy resulted in the improved three-year relapse-free and overall survival rates in NSCLC patients.
Biological production of nanoparticles and their application in photocatalysis
Authors: Uddandarao Priyanka , Lens Piet N. L. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
With the advancement in science and technology, the demand for nanotechnology has increased significantly in terms of research and developing strategies for their manufacturing. Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field of science where the size of the material is designed such that at least one of its dimensions is in this nanometer (nm) range. It combines various disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics and material science. The exceptional size-dependent fluorescence and quantum confinement properties of nanomaterials have allured their utility in diverse sectors. They are potential tools for various photocatalytic devices. Photocatalysis is an advanced oxidation process driven by a light source and is a promising technology for degradation of hazardous chemical compounds in water. The vast literature indicates that the methods followed for synthesis of nanoparticles are mostly chemically based approaches and the produced nanoparticles properties depend on the reaction conditions. On the other hand, use of microbial sources for biosynthesis of nanoparticles is an ecofriendly and cost-effective strategy for nanomaterials. In this perspective, this chapter presents an overview of synthesis of nanomaterials by plants, bacteria, fungi and algal sources and their role in photocatalysis. Furthermore, some of the latest advances in these technologies are highlighted and an outlook at the major challenges for further developments is provided.