bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Serum Sestrin2 Was Lower in Septic Shock Patients with Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Huang Rongjin , Chen Feng , Zeng Aiying , Ke Jun , Lin Shirong 
Published: September 2022

Background. To determine the clinical significance of variations in serum sestrin2 protein levels in the development of septic cardiomyopathy in septic shock patients. Methods. The serum sestrin2 concentrations of each sample were determined using ELISA in a total of 67 control persons and 188 patients with septic shock. Furthermore, using transthoracic echocardiography, septic shock patients were split into two groups based on whether or not cardiomyopathy had developed, and the differences in each index between the two groups were analyzed. We looked at the relationship between serum sestrin2 levels, norepinephrine dosage, and NTproBNP levels. The influencing variables for the prediction of septic cardiomyopathy linked with the development of septic cardiomyopathy and clinical prognosis in septic cardiomyopathy were determined using multivariate binary logistic regression. Results. Assessment of left ventricular systolic function by measurement of LVEF revealed that 61/188 (32.4%) of the 188 patients with septic shock included in the research satisfied the diagnostic criteria for septic cardiomyopathy. (1) Sestrin2 protein levels showed a significant difference between septic shock and healthy controls (

p
<
0.01

). (2) Compared to the group without septic cardiomyopathy, the group with combined septic cardiomyopathy had lower serum sestrin2 protein levels (

p
<
0.05

), lower systolic blood pressure (

p
<
0.05

), and higher plasma NTproBNP levels (

p
<
0.01

) and used greater norepinephrine dosages (

p
<
0.01

). The levels of serum sestrin2 protein revealed a little negative relationship with NTproBNP and norepinephrine dose. However, a binary logistic regression analysis revealed that none of these factors was an independent predictor of septic shock. (3) Age, lactate level, SOFA score, positive bacteremia, and sestrin2 protein were shown to be substantial discrepancies in clinical outcomes in patients with septic cardiomyopathy, becoming variables that impact clinical outcomes. Positive bacteremia (

p
=
0.031

, OR = 5.084), SOFA score (

p
=
0.021

, OR = 1.304), and sestrin2 protein (

p
=

0.039

, OR = 0.897) were revealed to have independent influences in predicting clinical mortality outcome in septic cardiomyopathy using multivariate binary logistic regression. Conclusion. High serum sestrin2 levels clearly distinguish septic shock patients from healthy controls, whereas low serum sestrin2 levels are related with cardiac dysfunction to some extent but are not an independent influence factor for septic cardiomyopathy. Low serum sestrin2 levels were shown to be useful in predicting clinical outcome in patients with septic cardiomyopathy.
Neuroprotective Effect and Possible Mechanisms of Ginsenoside-Rd for Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Damage in Experimental Animal: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Authors: Zhou Ai-fang , Zhu Ke , Pu Pei-min , Li Zhuo-yao , Zhang Ya-yun , Shu Bing , Cui Xue-jun , Yao Min , Wang Yong-jun 
Published: September 2022

Ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, can lead to a long-term disability with the limitation of effective therapeutic approaches. Ginsenoside-Rd (G-Rd) has been found as a neuroprotective agent. In order to investigate and discuss the neuroprotective function and underlying mechanism of G-Rd in experimental animal models following cerebral ischemic/reperfusion (I/R) injury, PubMed, Embase, SinoMed, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched from their inception dates to May 2022, with no language restriction. Studies that G-Rd was used to treat cerebral I/R damage in vivo were selected. A total of 18 articles were included in this paper, and it was showed that after cerebral I/R damage, G-Rd administration could significantly attenuate infarct volume (19 studies,

SMD
=
−
1.75

−
2.21

to
−
1.30

,

P
<
0.00001

). Subgroup analysis concluded that G-Rd at the moderate doses of >10- <50 mg/kg reduced the infarct volume to the greatest extent, and increasing the dose beyond 50 mg/kg did not produce better results. The neuroprotective effect of G-Rd was not affected by other factors, such as the animal species, the order of administration, and the ischemia time. In comparison with the control group, G-Rd administration could improve neurological recovery (lower score means better recovery: 14 studies,

SMD
=
−
1.50

−
2.00

to
−
1.00

,

P
<
0.00001

; higher score means better recovery: 8 studies,

SMD
=
1.57

0.93

to

2.21

,

P
<
0.00001

). In addition, this review suggested that G-Rd in vivo can antagonize the reduced oxidative stress, regulate Ca2+, and inhibit inflammatory, resistance to apoptosis, and antipyroptosis on cerebral I/R damage. Collectively, G-Rd is a promising natural neuroprotective agent on cerebral I/R injury with unique advantages and a clear mechanism of action. More clinical randomized, blind-controlled trials are also needed to confirm the neuroprotective effect of G-Rd on cerebral I/R injury.
Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Determinants in Yaoundé, Cameroon: A Retrospective Survival Analysis
Authors: Ndum Okwen Gloria Akah , Karimuribo Esron Daniel , Ngowi Helena Aminiel , Fombang Edith Nig 
Published: September 2022

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of infants for the first six months of life is a global public health goal that is linked to the reduction of morbidity and mortality in infants, especially in low middle-income countries. In low middle-income countries like Cameroon, it is realistic that compliance with EBF can significantly reduce the burden of under five mortality rate. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence and determinants influencing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Data was collected through a mixed method and systematically through a retrospective survival analysis approach where a total number of 503 randomly selected individuals in Yaoundé, Cameroon, participated in the study. Data was collected between November 2019 and May 2020. A Cox proportional hazard modelling and Kaplan-Meier analysis were employed to identify prognostic factors affecting survival time defined as the duration, in months, from birth until the time of stopping EBF. The average time for nursing mothers to practice EBF was 3.61 ± 0.010 months. This study found that more than 90% of mothers were aware of the importance of compliance with EBF but only 38% practiced EBF and 62% of mothers could not adhere to EBF recommendations. Factors that influence compliance with EBF included a mother being married (HR: 0.70; 95% CI = [0.55-0.89],

P

=0.003) which was a protective factor while mother’s tertiary education (HR: 1.43; 95% CI = [1.11-1.84],

P

=0.005) was a risk factor with non-compliance with EBF when compared to those with basic or no formal education. The Kaplan-Meier curve indicated that as time goes on, babies are less likely to be exclusively breastfed after a specific time period within two and three months. This implies that the chance for a baby to remain exclusively breastfed after five months is 74.3% (0.74). Continuous sensitization and enforcement measures are recommended to promote EBF.
Abstract IA04: Metabolic control of HCC initiation and progression
Authors: Karin Michael , Gu Li , Zhu Yahui 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is quickly becoming the leading HCC etiology. NASH can lead to HCC by altering liver metabolism, inducing oncogenic mutations, causing tumor promoting inflammation as well as the immunosuppression of anti-HCC immunity. We have established an accurate model for studying NASH-induced HCC development, the MUP-uPA mouse, and used it to show that elevated TNF production by liver macrophages contributes to both NASH and HCC progression. The major cause of TNF induction during NASH is gut-derived endotoxin, whose infiltration into the portal circulation is enhanced by barrier disrupting diets that are high in fats or fructose. By disrupting autophagy and activating NF-kB, HFD feeding of MUP-uPA mice results in accumulation of p62, the major constituent of Mallory-Denk bodies, within hepatocytes. Accumulation of p62 is not required for induction of hepatosteatosis but it greatly accelerates and enhances NASH to HCC progression through the activation of NRF2 and mTORC1. Conditional activation of NRF2 in hepatocytes results in hepatomegaly due to induction of EGF and PDGF family members as well as altered liver metabolism, in part by triggering the degradation of fructose-1,6 bisphosphate phosphatase (FBP1). FBP1 is rate limiting for gluconeogenesis and its germ-line inherited deficiency results in a complex metabolic disorder that includes hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, hepatomegaly, hepatosteatosis, hyperlipidemia and liver damage and is manifested only in response to glucose starvation. By generating Fbp1ΔHep mice, we found that FBP1 has enzymatic and non-enzymatic activities, the latter of which are due to formation of a multiprotein complex with aldolase B (ALDOB) and PP2A-C that interacts with AKT, dephosphorylates it and inhibits its activation. By inhibiting AKT activation, FBP1 and ALDOB suppress HCC development.
Citation Format: Michael Karin, Li Gu, Yahui Zhu. Metabolic control of HCC initiation and progression [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference: Advances in the Pathogenesis and Molecular Therapies of Liver Cancer; 2022 May 5-8; Boston, MA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Clin Cancer Res 2022;28(17_Suppl):Abstract nr IA04.
Abstract PO006: The Role of Obesity-associated Allograft Inflammatory Factor-1 in Liver Cancer Cell Growth
Authors: Waltenbaugh Jessie , Groll Curissa , Raign Kelsie , Price Ramona 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Introduction: Obesity is a risk factor in the development of liver cancer. The obesogenic tumor microenvironment is of particular importance in liver tumorigenesis due in part to lipid accumulation and monocyte recruitment which differentiate into pro-inflammatory macrophages. A novel macrophage-associated protein, whose role in obesity-associated liver tumorigenesis has yet to be explored, is allograft inflammatory-factor 1 (AIF-1). AIF-1 is a calcium binding inflammation response scaffold protein. Although, proliferation and migration have been studied, https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=AAeKZnoAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=AAeKZnoAAAAJ:8dzOF9BpDQo Cactivation of kinase pathways, cell survival, cell death, ROS production and lipogenesis have yet to be explored. AIF-1 is upregulated in both liver cancer and obese individuals. Our research objective is to determine the functional role of AIF-1 in promoting physiological processes important for liver tumorigenesis including proliferation, survival, ROS, and lipogenesis, and 2) determine the contribution of Akt and Erk in promoting this in-vitro phenotype. Methods: HepG2 and SNU-449 liver cancer cells were exposed to AIF-1 (10uM) with or without 10 μM ly294002 (PI3K inhibitor), 10 μM PD98059 (MAPK inhibitor), or 5μM NPS-2143 (calcium sensing receptor inhibitor). Cells were assessed for proliferation, ROS production, lipogenesis, cytotoxicity, and cell survival. Immunoblot analysis was used to measure phosphorylated Akt, Erk, IL-6, and NF-kB protein levels. Results: AIF-1 increased proliferation in HepG2 and SNU-449 liver cancer cells. Inhibiting Akt, and Erk signaling decreased AIF-1-induced proliferation while NPS-2143 CaSR inhibitor decreased proliferation only in HepG2 cells. AIF-1 promoted ROS production and the addition of Akt inhibitor blocked AIF-1 ROS production in both cell lines. Significant differences in lipogenesis were not observed among various treatments in HepG2 and SNU-449 cells. AIF-1 increased cell survival, cytotoxicity and phosphorylation of Akt and Erk, when compared to control. Conclusions: Obesity-associated AIF-1 increased proliferation, ROS, and survival while differential effects were observed with Akt or Erk inhibition.
Citation Format: Jessie Waltenbaugh, Curissa Groll, Kelsie Raign, Ramona Price. The Role of Obesity-associated Allograft Inflammatory Factor-1 in Liver Cancer Cell Growth [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference: Advances in the Pathogenesis and Molecular Therapies of Liver Cancer; 2022 May 5-8; Boston, MA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Clin Cancer Res 2022;28(17_Suppl):Abstract nr PO006.
Reversing the Genomic, Epigenetic, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer–Enhancing Effects of Obesity
Authors: Bowers Laura W. , Doerstling Steven S. , Shamsunder Meghana G. , Lineberger Claire G. , Rossi Emily L. , Montgomery Stephanie A. , Coleman Michael F. , Gong Weida , Parker Joel S. , Howell Anthony , Harvie Michelle , Hursting Stephen D. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract

The reversibility of the procancer effects of obesity was interrogated in formerly obese C57BL/6 mice that lost weight via a nonrestricted low-fat diet (LFD) or 3 distinct calorie-restricted (CR) regimens (low-fat CR, Mediterranean-style CR, or intermittent CR). These mice, along with continuously obese mice and lean control mice, were orthotopically injected with E0771 cells, a mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer. Tumor weight, systemic cytokines, and incidence of lung metastases were elevated in the continuously obese and nonrestricted LFD mice relative to the 3 CR groups. Gene expression differed between the obese and all CR groups, but not the nonrestricted LFD group, for numerous tumoral genes associated with epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition as well as several genes in the normal mammary tissue associated with hypoxia, reactive oxygen species production, and p53 signaling. A high degree of concordance existed between differentially expressed mammary tissue genes from obese versus all CR mice and a microarray dataset from overweight/obese women randomized to either no intervention or a CR diet. Assessment of differentially methylated regions in mouse mammary tissues revealed that obesity, relative to the 4 weight loss groups, was associated with significant DNA hypermethylation. However, the anticancer effects of the CR interventions were independent of their ability to reverse obesity-associated mammary epigenetic reprogramming. Taken together, these preclinical data showing that the procancer effects of obesity are reversible by various forms of CR diets strongly support translational exploration of restricted dietary patterns for reducing the burden of obesity-associated cancers.

Prevention Relevance:
Obesity is an established risk and progression factor for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Given rising global rates of obesity and TNBC, strategies to reduce the burden of obesity-driven TNBC are urgently needed. We report the genomic, epigenetic, and procancer effects of obesity are reversible by various calorie restriction regimens.
A review of the Hirmeriellaceae (Cheirolepidiaceae) wood
Authors: Thevenard Frédéric , Chernomorets Oleksandra , Moreau Jean-David , Neraudeau Didier , Philippe Marc 
Published: September 2022

Summary
The Hirmeriellaceae are an extinct family of Mesozoic conifers. Their foliage has been described in the genera Brachyphyllum, Frenelopsis, Pseudofrenelopsis, etc., while their pollen corresponds to the genus Classopollis, the male cones to e.g. Classostrobus or Tomaxellia and the female scales were named Hirmeriella and Paraucaria, for example. Reproductive structures are necessary for a definite identification of the family. Such fossils are rarely found in connection with mature secondary xylem. As a result, very little is known about the wood anatomy of the Hirmeriellaceae. This work reviews available evidences, either from connections between wood and reproductive structures typical for the Hirmeriellaceae or from associations of such fossils within Mesozoic rocks. Connection cases are rare and are reported only for the Cretaceous and for genera Frenelopsis and Pseudofrenelopsis. Association cases are more numerous; however, they are also poorly distributed in time, being reported mostly from two intervals only, the latest Triassic–earliest Jurassic and the Early Cretaceous. Wood data are also poorly distributed taxonomically with most of them being from the frenelopsids. The fossil genera Agathoxylon, Brachyoxylon, Protocupressinoxylon and Protopodocarpoxylon were used for wood fossils which are more or less safely related to the Hirmeriellaceae. However, only the first two seem to have been rightly used, the first usually for juvenile or small diameter wood, the second for more mature wood. Even if there seems to be a privileged link between Brachyoxylon and the Hirmeriellaceae, it cannot be said to be exclusive.
Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Perforated Appendicitis: A National Analysis
Authors: Panahi Armon , Bangla Venu G. , Divino Celia M. 
Published: September 2022

Background A few important risk factors play into rates of perforation following acute appendicitis. Diabetes may be an additional risk factor due to various systemic complications that may contribute to perforation and additional adverse outcomes following acute appendicitis, all of which currently remains unknown in the United States. Methods Adult patients with acute appendicitis under 65 years of age were identified from the National Inpatient Sample between 2012 and 2014 and the distribution of baseline variables was examined across diabetic status using Rao-Scott chi square and student’s t-test. A propensity score match was implemented for a conditional logistic regression that assessed differences in rates of perforation, outcomes, as well as postoperative complications. Results Among all patients with acute appendicitis, approximately 7% had diabetes. Diabetics were more likely to experience perforated appendicitis (odds ratio 95% confidence interval 1.093 (1.029, 1.160); P = .0036), experience a longer length of stay (1.540 (1.434, 1.654); P < .0001), receive an open appendectomy (1.139 (1.05, 1.236); P = .0018), and experience postoperative cardiovascular complications (2.103 (1.325, 3.340)); P = .0016). Discussion Diabetic adult patients under 65 years of age with acute appendicitis experience higher rates in perforation, a longer length of stay, more open surgical approach, and cardiovascular postoperative complications. Diabetes should be one of many risk factors considered in the evaluation and management of perforation following acute appendicitis.
ARDL Approach to Drivers of Inclusive Growth In India
Authors: Rasool Haroon , Adil Masudul Hasan , Tarique Md. 
Published: September 2022

The call for inclusive growth has been unanimously declared by policymakers across the world. With India’s rapid economic growth rate, Indian policymakers also set its economy on the track of inclusive growth while formulating the 11th Five Year Plan. Despite, India’s fast-growing and vibrant economy, it fails poorly in Human Development Index ranked 131 in 2016. An unfortunate aspect of the current phase of high growth of the Indian economy has been its ‘non-inclusive’ nature. The distribution of income has been highly iniquitous. The richest 1% in India cornered 73% of the wealth generated in 2017, presenting a worrying picture of rising income inequality. In this regard, the study attempts to identify the determinants of inclusive growth in India by using annual data from 1981 to 2015. The study employs the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model and the error correction method (ECM) to investigate the long-run and short-run relationship between inclusive growth and its determinants. The bounds test findings confirm the cointegrating relationship among variables. The ARDL estimates suggest that growth in initial income, government expenditure, human development, investment and financial development fosters inclusive growth; while inflation and population growth dampens it. The results also imply that increasing trade openness and foreign direct investment would not be beneficial for India in terms of growth inclusiveness. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the Government of India should take appropriate steps to increase per capita income and social spending with particular attention to macroeconomic stability while they work at improving the quality of population in order to achieve sustainable and robust inclusive growth. JEL Codes: Q4, F1, H7, D31, O43
Addressing Misinformation About the Canadian Breast Screening Guidelines
Authors: Yong-Hing Charlotte J. , Gordon Paula B , Appavoo Shushiela , Fitzgerald Sabrina R. , Seely Jean M. 
Published: September 2022

Screening mammography has been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality by 41% in screened women ages 40–69 years. There is misinformation about breast screening and the Canadian breast screening guidelines. This can decrease confidence in screening mammography and can lead to suboptimal recommendations. We review some of this misinformation to help radiologists and referring physicians navigate the varied international and provincial guidelines. We address the ages to start and stop breast screening. We explore how these recommendations may vary for specific populations such as patients who are at increased risk, transgender patients and minorities. We identify who would benefit from supplemental screening and review the available supplemental screening modalities including ultrasound, MRI, contrast-enhanced mammography and others. We describe emerging technologies including the potential use of artificial intelligence for breast screening. We provide background on why screening policies vary across the country between provinces and territories. This review is intended to help radiologists and referring physicians understand and navigate the varied international and provincial recommendations and guidelines and make the best recommendations for their patients.
Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Exports: An Empirical Analysis of Disaggregated Data of the Indian Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Jyoti * , Bhatt K. N. 
Published: September 2022

The effect of real exchange rate volatility on real exports is explored empirically in this article. The study uses disaggregated Indian manufacturing sector data consisting of seven categories: leather & leather manufactures, chemicals and related products, engineering goods, electronic goods, textiles (excluding readymade garments), readymade garments and other manufactured goods. The analysis is focused on India’s quarterly data from 2004Q2 to 2018Q2 using the ARDL bound test procedure. The ARDL bound test results show that real exports are co-integrated with fluctuations in real exchange rates and world real GDP. The study also reveals that exchange rate volatility has mixed effects on manufacturing exports both in the long run and short run. The impact of real-world GDP (WGDP) on real exports has been found positive and significant in the long run except for leather and leather manufacturers where it is negative and significant. In the case of the short-run, real-WGDP has mixed effects on exports. JEL Classification: C22, F14, F31, F1