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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Realizing low voltage-driven bright and stable quantum dot light-emitting diodes through energy landscape flattening by Yiting Liu, Yingying Sun, Xiaohan Yan, Bo Li, Lei Wang, Jianshun Li, Jiahui Sun, Yaqi Guo, Weipeng Liu, Binbin Hu, Qingli Lin, Fengjia Fan, Huaibin Shen

“…Meanwhile, These LEDs show an unprecedented operation lifetime T95 (time for the luminance to decrease to 95%) of 72,968 h at 1,000 cd m-2. Our work points to a novel path to flatten energy landscape at the QD-related interface for solution-processed photoelectronic devices.…”
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Active ingredients and mechanisms of peony seed blended oil in diabetes treatment using Kunming mice: Insights from GC–MS, network pharmacology, and experimental verification by Yuning Gu, Fengliang Zhong, Tiantian Sun, Zirui Chang

“…The study provides valuable insights for the development of novel hypoglycemic agents (Yang, 2014 (Yang, 2014)).The study evaluated the combined hypoglycemic effects of peony seed oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, and their blends through in vitro and in vivo experiments, supported by network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses. …”
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Development of a TCR-like antibody and chimeric antigen receptor against NY-ESO-1/HLA-A2 for cancer immunotherapy by Xin Liu, Yang Du, Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Wei Xiong, Yixiang Xu, Bingnan Yin, Yuqian Huang, Junjun Chu, Changsheng Xing, Chen Qian, Tianhao Duan, Helen Y Wang, John S. Yu, Rongfu Wang

“…The generation of TCR-like antibody and its CAR-T cells provides the state-of-the-art platform and proof-of-concept validation to broaden the scope of target antigen recognition and sheds light on the development of novel therapeutics for cancer immunotherapy.…”
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Low & Anaplastic Grade Glioma Umbrella Study of MOlecular Guided TherapieS (LUMOS-2): study protocol for a phase 2, prospective, multicentre, open-label, multiarm, biomarker-direct... by Marshall Pitz, Eng-Siew Koh, Elizabeth H Barnes, Lucille Sebastian, Mandy L Ballinger, David M Thomas, Christopher O'Callaghan, John Simes, Hui K Gan, Sonia Yip, Hao-Wen Sim, Desma Spyridopoulos, Richard De Abreu Lourenco, Cynthia Hawkins, Kristen McParland, Benjamin Kong, Subotheni Thavaneswaran, Patrick J Wheeler

“…This study aims to improve outcomes by molecular profiling of patients at relapse, then matching them with the best available drug based on their molecular profile, maximising the chances of patient benefit while simultaneously testing multiple novel drugs.Methods and analysis Low & Anaplastic Grade Glioma Umbrella Study of MOlecular Guided TherapieS (LUMOS-2) will be an international, phase 2, multicentre, open-label, biomarker-directed, umbrella clinical trial for recurrent isocitrate dehydrogenase mutant, histologically grade 2/3 gliomas. …”
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One-Pot Synthesis and Enhanced Vis-NIR Photocatalytic Activity of NiTiO₃/TiO₂ Templated by Waste Tobacco Stem-Silks by Weidong Yuan, Xiaohong Chen, Yi Zhao, Ying Fang, Han Zhang, Daomei Chen, Jiaqiang Wang

“…This reported strategy provides a new idea for the multifunctional utilization of waste tobacco stem-silks and the synthesis of novel photocatalysts for the potential application in wastewater treatment.…”
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The cancer-associated fibroblasts interact with malignant T cells in mycosis fungoides and promote the disease progression by Yige Zhao, Yong Li, Yong Li, Panpan Wang, Mengyan Zhu, Jiaqi Wang, Bo Xie, Chenyu Tang, Yangyang Ma, Shiwen Wang, Sha Jin, Jinhui Xu, Zhao Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Liuyu Li, Xiuzu Song, Ping Wang

“…Target SOX4 may disrupt the interactions between tumor cells and CAFs.ConclusionOur study revealed the origin and evolution trajectory of MF and uncovered the intercellular interactions between malignant T cells and CAFs, providing new insights into the novel treatment targets of MF.…”
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Electrically reconfigurable surface acoustic wave phase shifters based on ZnO TFTs on LiNbO3 substrate by Yi Zhang, Zilong Xiong, Lewei He, Yang Jiang, Chenkai Deng, Fangzhou Du, Kangyao Wen, Chuying Tang, Qiaoyu Hu, Mujun Li, Xiaohui Wang, Wenhui Wang, Han Wang, Qing Wang, Hongyu Yu, Zhongrui Wang

“…In this study, we present a novel material system for voltage-tunable SAW phase shifters. …”
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Hepatic Steatosis Aggravates Vascular Calcification via Extracellular Vesicle‐Mediated Osteochondrogenic Switch of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Zhao‐Lin Zeng, Zhi‐Bo Zhao, Qing Yuan, Shi‐Qi Yang, Zhen‐Xing Wang, Zuo Wang, Shi‐Yu Zeng, An‐Qi Li, Qian Chen, Guo‐Qiang Zhu, Xin‐Hua Xiao, Guang‐Hua Luo, Hai‐Yan Luo, Jiao‐Yang Li, Xu‐Yu Zu, Hui Xie, Jiang‐Hua Liu

“…This work partially explains the reason for the high incidence of vascular calcification in MAFLD and unveils a novel mechanism that may be used to prevent or treat cardiovascular complications in patients with MAFLD.…”
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Discovery of phloridzin as a new antagonist for Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate-induced male reproductive toxicity based on the adverse outcome pathway network and drug-target gene set... by Huan Gao, Xue Zhang, Ziqi Liu, Xiaoge Yang, Yajie Li, Mengxing Cui, Han Wang, Xiaoyu Chen, Weiying Zhang, Zhihan Liu, Yongjiang Yu, Liping Chen, Daochuan Li, Yongmei Xiao, Wen Chen, Qing Wang

“…Eventually, we developed a novel in silico antagonist screening platform (http://43.136.69.224:3838/wlab/) based on drug-target gene set enrichment analysis (dtGSEA version 2.0). …”
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Combination gemcitabine and PD-L1xCD3 bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) enhances T lymphocyte cytotoxicity against cholangiocarcinoma cells by Methi Wathikthinnakon, Piriya Luangwattananun, Nunghathai Sawasdee, Chutipa Chiawpanit, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee, Piyarat Nimmanpipug, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Siriphorn Rotarayanont, Thanich Sangsuwannukul, Nattaporn Phanthaphol, Yupanun Wutti-in, Chalermchai Somboonpatarakun, Thaweesak Chieochansin, Mutita Junking, Jatuporn Sujjitjoon, Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus, Aussara Panya

“…Abstract Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a lethal cancer with rapid progression and poor survival. Novel and more effective therapies than those currently available are, therefore, urgently needed. …”
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Lactate accumulation promotes immunosuppression and fibrotic transformation of bone marrow microenvironment in myelofibrosis by Mariarita Spampinato, Cesarina Giallongo, Sebastiano Giallongo, Enrico La Spina, Andrea Duminuco, Lucia Longhitano, Rosario Caltabiano, Lucia Salvatorelli, Giuseppe Broggi, Elisabetta P. Pricoco, Vittorio Del Fabro, Ilaria Dulcamare, Antonio Massimo DI Mauro, Alessandra Romano, Francesco Di Raimondo, Giovanni Li Volti, Giuseppe A. Palumbo, Daniele Tibullo

“…Conclusions In conclusion, our results unveil lactate as a key regulator of immune escape and BM fibrotic transformation in MF patients, suggesting MCT1 blocking as a novel antifibrotic strategy.…”
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The SIRT5-JIP4 interaction promotes osteoclastogenesis by modulating RANKL-induced signaling transduction by Kecheng Zhu, Chunxiang Sheng, Linlin Zhang, Yuying Yang, Xiaojing Chen, Tao Jiang, Jiaxi Song, Deng Zhang, Xiao Wang, Hongyan Zhao, Lihao Sun, Libin Zhou, Bei Tao, Jianmin Liu

“…Taken together, the results of this study reveal that the SIRT5-JIP4 axis is a novel positive regulator that finely regulates RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation and suggest that targeting this axis is a therapeutic strategy for preventing osteoporotic bone loss. …”
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Circulating Baseline CXCR3+Th2 and Th17 Cell Proportions Correlate With Trabecular Bone Loss After 48 Weeks of Biological Treatment in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis by Julia M. Scheffler, Christina Drevinge, Catharina Lindholm, Inger Gjertsson, Kristina Lend, Merete Lund Hetland, Mikkel Østergaard, Till Uhlig, Marte Schrumpf Heiberg, Espen A. Haavardsholm, Michael T. Nurmohamed, Jon Lampa, Tuulikki Sokka‐Isler, Dan Nordström, Kim Hørslev‐Petersen, Bjorn Gudbjornsson, Gerdur Gröndal, Ronald vanVollenhoven, Hans Carlsten, Mattias Lorentzon, Anna‐Karin Hultgård Ekwall, Anna Rudin, Ulrika Islander

“…The correlations of circulating baseline T helper cell and regulatory T cell populations with trabecular bone changes suggest a potential novel role for these cells in systemic bone homeostasis during early RA.…”
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Therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis of preclinical studies by Xiaoming Zhang, Yibing Guo, Kun Fang, Xiangqian Huang, Duo Lan, Mengqi Wang, Lina Jia, Xunming Ji, Ran Meng, Da Zhou

“…Background: Ischemic stroke (IS) remains a significant global health burden, necessitating the development of novel therapeutic strategies. This study aims to systematically evaluate the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) on IS outcomes in rodent models. …”
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Mid-Infrared High-Power InGaAsSb/AlGaInAsSb Multiple-Quantum-Well Laser Diodes Around 2.9 μm by Hongguang Yu, Chengao Yang, Yihang Chen, Jianmei Shi, Juntian Cao, Zhengqi Geng, Zhiyuan Wang, Haoran Wen, Enquan Zhang, Yu Zhang, Hao Tan, Donghai Wu, Yingqiang Xu, Haiqiao Ni, Zhichuan Niu

“…These attributes effectively suppress non-radiative recombination, thereby enhancing internal quantum efficiency in the antimonide laser. Furthermore, a novel epitaxial laser structure was designed to acquire low optical absorption loss by decreasing the optical confinement factor in the cladding layer and implementing gradient doping in the p-type cladding layer. …”
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Sleep Promotion by 3-Hydroxy-4-Iminobutyric Acid in Walnut Diaphragma juglandis Fructus by Jian Ji, Yongli Ye, Lina Sheng, Jiadi Sun, Qianqian Hong, Chang Liu, Jun Ding, Shuxiang Geng, Deping Xu, Yinzhi Zhang, Xiulan Sun

“…Therefore, we introduce a novel natural product, HIBA, and explicate the modulation of sleep promotion in mice based on the microbiota–gut–brain axis. …”
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CISD2-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction and iron redistribution contributes to ferroptosis in arsenic-induced nonalcoholic steatohepatitis by Jingyuan Zhang, Lu Wang, Yang Lu, Fei Zheng, Xiaoqian Ding, Xiaofeng Yao, Jie Bai, Ningning Wang, Guang Yang, Tianming Qiu, Xiance Sun

“…Our study demonstrated that NaAsO2 induced intracellular iron reorganization and mitochondrial dysfunction through CISD2 inhibition, leading to ferroptosis and NASH. This may provide a novel means of treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease triggered by environmental factors.…”
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NEAT1 regulates BMSCs aging through disruption of FGF2 nuclear transport by Zifei Wang, Wenyu Zhen, Qing Wang, Yuqiang Sun, Siyu Jin, Sensen Yu, Xing Wu, Wenhao Zhang, Yulong Zhang, Fei Xu, Rui Wang, Yuxuan Xie, Wansu Sun, Jianguang Xu, Hengguo Zhang

“…Targeting NEAT1 might offer novel therapeutic strategies to rejuvenate aged BMSCs.…”
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Implementation of a genotyped African population cohort, with virtual follow-up: A feasibility study in the Western Cape Province, South Africa [version 2; peer review: 2 approved,... by Robert J Wilkinson, Francisco Lakay, Nicki Tiffin, Joel A Dave, Catherine Riou, Peter Raubenheimer, Anna K Coussens, Tsaone Tamuhla, Melissa J Blumenthal, Maleeka Abrahams

“…We implemented a genotyped population cohort with virtual follow up data in a resource-constrained African environment, demonstrating feasibility for scale up and novel health discoveries through nested case-control studies.…”
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