Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with or without letrozole for fertility preservation in breast cancer patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Ping Li, Kun Wang, Qi Fan, Peng Sun, Yuhua Shi, Yanqiu Xie, Weifen Deng, Jiajing Kang

“…Introduction Multimodal anticancer therapies greatly damage the fertility of breast cancer patients, which raises urgent demand for fertility preservation. …”
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Focal Adhesion Kinase and ROCK Signaling Are Switch-Like Regulators of Human Adipose Stem Cell Differentiation towards Osteogenic and Adipogenic Lineages by Laura Hyväri, Miina Ojansivu, Miia Juntunen, Kimmo Kartasalo, Susanna Miettinen, Sari Vanhatupa

“…Adipose tissue is an attractive stem cell source for soft and bone tissue engineering applications and stem cell therapies. The adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (ASCs) have a multilineage differentiation capacity that is regulated through extracellular signals. …”
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Sustained response off treatment after fostamatinib in refractory immune thrombocytopenia: A series of four case reports by Waleed Ghanima, Francisco Javier Lucas Boronat, Valentina Carrai, Stefan Rackwitz

“…SROT was observed for more than ten months (in remission to date).Discussion: These cases emphasize that SROT is achievable with fostamatinib in complex ITP cases unresponsive to multiple previous therapies. Additional research is needed to identify the magnitude of the underlying mechanisms, and the clinical factors associated with, and potentially predictive of, SROT.…”
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Antibacterial activity of biodentine against Enterococcus faecalis: a systematic review by Hasan Subhi, Nashwah Subhi, Salah Alhaidary, Mahmood S. Azeez, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…IntroductionBiodentine is a well-known endodontic material that is applied in various endodontic therapies. Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is associated with endodontic failure and persistent periapical infection. …”
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Endogenous peptide CBDP1 inhibits clear cell renal cell carcinoma progression by targeting USP5/YTHDF2/TRPM5 axis by Yang Zhang, Wei Zhu, Ruijie Tao, Weijian Li, Chunming Jiang, Xiang Yan

“…Abstract Background: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) has a high incidence rate and poor prognosis, and currently lacks effective therapies. Recently, peptide-based drugs have shown promise in cancer treatment. …”
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Modeling and simulation of distribution and drug resistance of major pathogens in patients with respiratory system infections by Li Yang, Ermin Liang, Yali Gao

“…Conclusion This study emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring of respiratory pathogen distribution and antimicrobial resistance patterns and the need for a comprehensive approach to managing RTIs, including implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs, infection control measures, and development of new therapies.…”
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Spinal presentations in children with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy on nusinersen treatment across the SMA-REACH UK network: a retrospective national observational study by Francesco Muntoni, Giovanni Baranello, Pinki Munot, Mariacristina Scoto, Adnan Manzur, Marion Main, Evelin Milev, Lianne Abbott, Victoria Selby, Amy Wolfe, Annemarie Rohwer, Catherine Rye, Sarah Gregson, Grainne NicFhirleinn, Rosanna Raab, Heather McMurchie, Angela Topping, Faye Mason, Jennie Sheehan, Felicity Vann, Steph Wadsworth, José Longatto, Lindsey Pallant, Nick Emery, Jenny Moustoukas, Sarah D’Urso, Kay White, Efthymia Panagiotopoulou

“…Background Prior to the introduction of disease-modifying treatments (DMTs), children with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) typically did not survive beyond the age of 2 years; management was mainly palliative. Novel therapies have made this a treatable condition, resulting in increased life expectancy and more time spent upright. …”
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Oncogenic RIT1 mutations confer ferroptosis vulnerability in lung adenocarcinoma by Ruilan Ma, Dian Yang, Peng Wang, Ziyi Zhang, Xuehong Zhang, Jialiang Song, Han Liu, Shuyan Liu, Yingqiu Zhang, Lijuan Zou

“…Therefore, further investigation on RIT1 will facilitate future development of targeted therapies. Our bioinformatic analysis revealed that RIT1 alterations in lung cancer predicted poor survivals but differed from its RAS paralogs by showing largely amplification and mutation. …”
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The Continental Divide: Anti-TNF Use in Pediatric IBD Is Different in North America Compared to Other Parts of the World by Peter C. Church, Jeffrey Hyams, Frank Ruemmele, Lissy de Ridder, Dan Turner, Anne M. Griffiths

“…Background and Aims. Use of anti-TNF therapies varies internationally. As an initiative of the international Pediatric IBD Network (PIBDNet), we compared global pediatric IBD anti-TNF practice patterns. …”
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T14diLys/DOPE Liposomes: An Innovative Option for siRNA-Based Gene Knockdown? by Sophie Meinhard, Frank Erdmann, Henrike Lucas, Maria Krabbes, Stephanie Krüger, Christian Wölk, Karsten Mäder

“…Background/Objectives: Bringing small interfering RNA (siRNA) into the cell cytosol to achieve specific gene silencing is an attractive but also very challenging option for improved therapies. The first step for successful siRNA delivery is the complexation with a permanent cationic or ionizable compound. …”
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Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Administration Alleviates Allergic Airway Inflammation in Mice by Regulating the JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway by Zhihui Min, Jiebai Zhou, Ruolin Mao, Bo Cui, Yunfeng Cheng, Zhihong Chen

“…The current asthma therapies are inadequate for many patients with severe asthma. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomic profiling of heart reveals ANGPTL4 linking fibroblasts and angiogenesis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Guoxing Li, Huilin Zhao, Zhe Cheng, Junjin Liu, Gang Li, Yongzheng Guo

“…Introduction: Despite the high morbidity and mortality, the effective therapies for heart failure with preserved fraction (HFpEF) are limited as the poor understand of its pathophysiological basis. …”
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The effect of dienogest and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist on pelvic pain after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis: An RCT by Fatemeh Davari Tanha, Azam Rasti, Hamideh Pakniat, Shohreh Salimi Setudeh

“…Currently, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and dienogest are the most widely used medical therapies for endometriosis. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of dienogest and GnRH agonists in improving pelvic pain after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. …”
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Exploring precision therapeutics: computational design of antisense oligonucleotides targeting AXL gene transcripts in multiple sclerosis treatment management by Bhargav Shreevatsa, Bhargav Shreevatsa, Abhigna Nagaraj, Chandan Dharmashekar, Anisha Jain, Bhavana Harendra, Siddesh V. Siddalingegowda, Haneen A. Al-Mazroua, Sheikh F. Ahmad, Shashanka K. Prasad, Chandrashekar Srinivasa, Chandan Shivamallu, Shiva Prasad Kollur

“…Precision ASO-based therapies could effectively manage MS by targeting the essential pathways involved in the disease. …”
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Lipidic folding pathway of α-Synuclein via a toxic oligomer by Vrinda Sant, Dirk Matthes, Hisham Mazal, Leif Antonschmidt, Franz Wieser, Kumar T. Movellan, Kai Xue, Evgeny Nimerovsky, Marianna Stampolaki, Magdeline Nathan, Dietmar Riedel, Stefan Becker, Vahid Sandoghdar, Bert L. de Groot, Christian Griesinger, Loren B. Andreas

“…These structural insights have implications for the development of therapies and biomarkers.…”
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Peptides as Versatile Regulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects by Yu Lei, Jiacheng Liu, Yaowei Bai, Chuansheng Zheng, Dongyuan Wang

“…The emergence of effective immunotherapies has revolutionized therapies for many types of cancer. However, current immunotherapy has limited efficacy in certain patient populations and displays therapeutic resistance after a period of treatment. …”
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Tetracyclines in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Roles, Effectiveness, and Safety Insights by Mislav Radić, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Marijana Vučković, Andrea Gelemanović, Andrea Faour, Ivan Vlak, Josipa Radić

“…Overall, tetracyclines show promise as adjunct therapies in RA management due to their dual anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory actions. …”
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The Active Compound Thymoquinone Alters Chondrogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells via Modulation of Intracellular Signaling by Banu ISKENDER

“…Conclusions: The results of this study are of great importance for the optimization of directed differentiation of hMSCs and hMSC-mediated cellular therapies.…”
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Fc-binding nanodisc restores antiviral efficacy of antibodies with reduced neutralizing effects against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants by Jaehyeon Hwang, Soyun Choi, Beom Kyu Kim, Sumin Son, Jeong Hyeon Yoon, Kyung Won Kim, Wonbeom Park, Hyunjoo Choo, Suhyun Kim, Soomin Kim, Seokhyeon Yu, Sangwon Jung, Sang Taek Jung, Min-Suk Song, Sang Jick Kim, Dae-Hyuk Kweon

“…Abstract Passive antibody therapies, typically administered via parenteral routes, have played a crucial role in the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Promiscuous Chemokine Antagonist (BKT130) Suppresses Laser-Induced Choroidal Neovascularization by Inhibition of Monocyte Recruitment by Shira Hagbi-Levi, Michal Abraham, Liran Tiosano, Batya Rinsky, Michelle Grunin, Orly Eizenberg, Amnon Peled, Itay Chowers

“…Mononuclear phagocytes, including monocytes and their tissue descendants, macrophages, have long been implicated in the pathogenesis of neovascular AMD (nvAMD). Current therapies for nvAMD are based on targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). …”
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