Cost-effective adsorption of cationic dyes using ZnO nanorods supported by orange peel-derived carbon by Eman J. E. Abdelrazek, Ahmed A. Gahlan, Gamal A. Gouda, Abdelaal S. A. Ahmed

“…The calculated adsorption free energy from D-R and Temkin models indicates the adsorption of MB, and CV dye molecules by the OP, PC, and ZnO-NR@PC composite may be physical. …”
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Exploring Clec9a in dendritic cell-based tumor immunotherapy for molecular insights and therapeutic potentials by Zubair Hussain, Yueteng Zhang, Lu Qiu, Shanshan Gou, Kangdong Liu

“…This novel approach leverages Clec9a’s capacity to improve the precision and efficacy of these immunomodulatory molecules in tumor treatment. In summary, this review presents compelling evidence positioning Clec9a as a promising target for DC-based tumor immunotherapy, capable of enhancing the efficacy of vaccines and immune responses while minimizing adverse effects.…”
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Exploring advanced nanostructures and functional materials for efficient hydrogen storage: a theoretical investigation on mechanisms, adsorption process, and future directions by Gourhari Jana, Pratim Kumar Chattaraj

“…Ni-decorated C12N12 nanoclusters demonstrate enhanced storage capacities, binding up to eight H2 molecules with a favorable N-(μ-Ni)-N configuration. …”
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Optimizing therapeutic outcomes: preconditioning strategies for MSC-derived extracellular vesicles by Yuqi Song, Fengrui Liang, Weikun Tian, Erin Rayhill, Liping Ye, Xinghan Tian

“…This review highlights the therapeutic promise of MSC-exosomes especially focusing on the modulation of miRNA (one of bioactive molecules in MSC-EVs) profiles through various preconditioning strategies such as exposure to hypoxia, chemotherapeutic agents, inflammatory cytokines, and physical stimuli. …”
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Pathogenetic Substantiation of the Therapeutic Impact on Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Yu. O. Shulpekova, G. H. Babaeva, V. Yu. Rusyaev

“…Intestinal bacteria demonstrate a significant humoral effect due to signalling molecules, some of which exhibit neurotransmitter properties. …”
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CircSPG21 ameliorates oxidative stress-induced senescence in nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells and mitigates intervertebral disc degeneration through the miR-217/SIRT... by Yongbo Zhang, Sheng Yang, Xuan You, Zhengguang Li, Liuyang chen, Rui Dai, Hua Sun, Liang Zhang

“…Interactions among circSPG21, miR-217, and the NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) were validated through dual-luciferase assays, RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization and RNA immune precipitation. β-Gal staining, EdU staining, Western blotting, JC-1 assays, cell cycle analysis, and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT‒qPCR) were used to examine the functions of these molecules in TBHP-induced senescent NPMSCs. The therapeutic effects of circSPG21 were evaluated in a rat IVDD model. …”
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High-altitude hypoxia aggravated neurological deficits in mice induced by traumatic brain injury via BACH1 mediating astrocytic ferroptosis by Peng Zou, Tianjing Li, Zixuan Cao, Erwan Yang, Mingdong Bao, Haofuzi Zhang, Zhuoyuan Zhang, Dan Liu, Min Zhang, Xiangyu Gao, Junmiao Ge, Xiaofan Jiang, Zhicheng Tian, Peng Luo

“…Analyzing transcription factors in depth, we found that Bach1 plays a crucial role in regulating key molecules that induce ferroptosis in astrocytes following high-altitude TBI. …”
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Activity-based chemical proteomics reveals caffeic acid ameliorates pentylenetetrazol-induced seizures by covalently targeting aconitate decarboxylase 1 by Guanjun Li, Ling Huang, Di Gu, Peili Wang, Letai Yi, Wenhua Kuang, Ying Zhang, Junzhe Zhang, Dandan Liu, Qiaoli Shi, Huan Tang, Jichao Sun, Guohua Zeng, Xin Peng, Jigang Wang

“…Activation of inflammatory cells and molecules in damaged nervous tissues plays a pivotal role in epilepsy. …”
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Typical and atypical metabolic characteristics of three iridaceae isoflavone components: in vitro and in silico studies by Jifeng Gu, Jifeng Gu, Huishan Zhang, Mei Wang, Yuyang Zhou, Yuyang Zhou, Zhipeng Deng, Rong Shi

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Diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP) exposure leads to cell apoptosis to HUVEC cells and toxicity to Caenorhabditis elegans through increasing the oxidative stress by Siyuan Luo, Junnan Li, Yuqing Zhou, Zihang Zhai, Qiang Li, Zhenglin Huang, Wencan He, Kejun Zhong, Bo Kong, Zanxian Xia, Hang Fai Kwok, Lipeng Zhu

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Chemical Pressure-Induced enhancement of electrochemical performance in Ni1-X CuxTe2 (X = 0 and 0.10) layered compounds by Rajkumar Sokkalingam, Manikandan Krishnan, Jesman Sthevan Kovil Pitchai, Sivakumar Periyasamy, Arjun Kumar Bojarajan, Arumugam Sonachalam, Sambasivam Sangaraju

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The clinical characteristics and implications of acute kidney injury during induction therapy for acute promyelocytic leukemia by Kai Shen, Chenlu Yang, Jie Huang, Xiao Shuai, Ting Niu, Hongbing Ma

“…It is considered to result from a severe systemic inflammatory response mediated by increased expression of cytokines, chemokines, and adhesion molecules on differentiating blast cells. The kidney, as a vital organ rich in the capillary endothelium, could be targeted by differentiating blasts in DS. …”
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Study on the potential diagnostic value of metabolomics changes in different biological fluids for aspiration pneumonia by Lianghui Chen, Yazhen Chen, Fansen Lin, Jianbao Wang, Hongzhi Gao, Yuqi Liu

“…The area under curve (AUC) values showed that these molecules could serve as effective biomarkers for AP. …”
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Exploring the antimicrobial and antioxidative potential of Leucas aspera (Willd.) link: Phytochemical screening, molecular docking, and HR-LC/MS profiling against SARS-CoV-2 protei... by Thavasiaanatham Seenivasan Shalini, Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Poomalai Senthilraja

“…Conclusion: Thus, our findings could serve as potential active molecules of L. aspera against this target protein. …”
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Molecular characterization of a rare TP63 variant associated with split-hand/split-foot malformation 4 and incomplete penetrance: disruption of the p63-Dlx signaling pathway by Jianlong Zhuang, Yanqing Li, Yu’e Chen, Hegan Zhang, Shufen Liu, Manman Hu, Chunnuan Chen

“…RNA sequencing results demonstrated an increased expression level of TP63 and its downstream genes (PERP, CDH3, and DLX5) compared with the controls, indicating an enrichment of cell adhesion molecules the differentially expressed genes in the patient. …”
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B Cell Activation, Differentiation, and Their Potential Molecular Mechanisms in Osteoarthritic Synovial Tissue by Lu P, Li Y, Yang S, Yao H, Tu B, Ning R

“…Finally, transcriptome analysis was utilized to identify potential key molecules and pathways.Results: In OA patients, the infiltration, activation, and differentiation of B cells in synovium and peripheral blood exhibited distinct characteristics. …”
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GPX3 as a Novel and Potential Therapeutic Target in the Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s Disease by Wang Y, Fang J, Yuan Q, Yu J, Hu J

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Enhancing CO₂ selectivity in MOFs through a dual-ligand strategy: Experimental and theoretical insights by Amir Kazemi, Akram Karbalaee Hosseini, Mahyar Ashourzadeh Pordsari, Mohsen Tamtaji, Saber Keshavarz, Faranak Manteghi, Azadeh Tadjarodi, Ahad Ghaemi, Sohrab Rohani, William A. Goddard

“…This superior performance is attributed to the synergistic interaction of Cd and Zn, which strengthens the coordination between CO₂ molecules and open metal sites. In addition, to validate the data and improve the analysis, theoretical studies indicated moderate interactions between CO₂ and the metal centers. …”
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Ethnobotany, floristic and phytochemical studies of medicinal plants used to treat uterine fibroids in Mbarara City, Uganda by Calton Nantinda, Esther Lynnet Kisakye, David Musana, Isaac Ssessanga, Ukashar Ssenabulya, Timothy Omara, Ivan Kahwa, Florence Nalimu

“…With initial evidence of the bioactive secondary metabolites, this study underscores the need for further bioassay-guided studies to isolate and characterize bioactive molecules associated with the anti-fibroid efficacy of the species.…”
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Analysis of tumor-infiltrating exhausted T cells highlights IL-6 and PD1 blockade as a combined immunotherapy strategy for non-small cell lung cancer by Lulu Zhang, Lulu Zhang, Xiyuan Guo, Xiyuan Guo, Xiaoke Sun, Jue Liao, Qin Liu, Yingchun Ye, Zhihui Yang, Ratchada Cressey, Qing He, Qing Yuan, Qing Yuan

“…ObjectiveGiven the limitations of immunotherapy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), we investigated the phenotype and function of exhausted CD8+T cells and analyzed a novel combination immunotherapy to restore the effector killing function of tumor-infiltrating CD8+T lymphocyte (TIL).MethodsWe examined the expression and function of immunosuppressive molecules on CD8+T cells of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and TILs by using prospectively collected peripheral blood, pleural effusions, and tumor tissues from patients with NSCLC and correlated the results with clinical data. …”
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