Magnification Bias Reveals Severe Contamination in Hubble Frontier Field Photo-z Catalogs by Jiashuo Zhang, Jeremy Lim, Tom Broadhurst, Sung Kei Li, Man Cheung Li, Giorgio Manzoni, Rogier Windhorst

“…Gravitational lensing by massive galaxy clusters enables faint distant galaxies to be more abundantly detected than in blank fields, thereby allowing one to construct galaxy luminosity functions (LFs) to an unprecedented depth at high redshifts. …”
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Integrated bioinformatics analysis of the crucial candidate genes and pathways associated with glucocorticoid resistance in acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Yanxin Chen, Peifang Jiang, Jingjing Wen, Zhengjun Wu, Jiazheng Li, Yuwen Chen, Lingyan Wang, Donghui Gan, Yingyu Chen, Ting Yang, Minhui Lin, Jianda Hu

“…However, resistance to GC is observed more frequently than resistance to other chemotherapy agents in patients with ALL relapse. …”
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Effect of purpose-directed acupuncture on the pharyngeal phase in stroke patients with dysphagia based on surface electromyography: a randomized controlled trial by Yan-Qiang Qin, Ying-Chun Sun, Xian-Kuan Cheng, Hai-Jiang Yao, Shao-Hong Li, Zheng-Fan Yang, Tao Zheng, Da-Peng Li, Ling-Yong Xiao

“…After treatment, patients’ Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) scores, Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA) scores, and surface electromyography of swallowing muscles were assessed.ResultsThe study included a total of 58 subjects, with 29 in each treatment group and control group. …”
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The Clinical Relevance of IL-17-Producing CD4+CD161+ Cell and Its Subpopulations in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome by Linbo Li, Jing He, Lei Zhu, Yuqin Yang, Yuebo Jin, Rulin Jia, Xu Liu, Yanying Liu, Xiaolin Sun, Zhanguo Li

“…The frequencies of the overall CD4+CD161+ T cell population and its effector subset were positively correlated with disease activity parameters and more severe disease manifestations. A significant elevation of the CD4+CD25+CD161+ T cell subpopulation was observed in the peripheral blood of pSS patients compared to HCs and this subset showed decreased regulatory functions compared with the CD4+CD25+CD161− population. …”
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The Proangiogenic Potential of Rat Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells with and without Cell-Sheet Induction: A Comparative Study by Xiaoru Xu, Shuang Song, Xiangdong Liu, Yuchao Zhou, Shaojie Shi, Guoqiang Zhao, Xingxing Wang, Xutao Chen, Wenshuang Zhao, Sijia Zhang, Wei Ma, Yingliang Song

“…A functional vasculature for survival remains a challenge for tissue regeneration, which is indispensable for oxygen and nutrient supply. …”
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Zinc-solubilizing bacterial consortia: a promising approach for zinc biofortification of crops by Viabhav Kumar Upadhayay, Saurabh Gangola, Gohar Taj, Kumar Gaurav, Anju Rani, Sunil Kumar, Shivanshu Garg, Gaurav Gupta, Haider Ali, Sazada Siddiqui, Saad A. M. Alamri, Amit Mittal, Sulaiman A. Alrumman, Mayank Pandey

“…The term “zinc-solubilizing bacteria” (ZSB) refers to a specific group of soil bacteria that are associated with zinc-solubilizing activity in the soil through a variety of mechanisms. The functional use of ZSB has been proposed for the zinc (Zn) biofortification of crops to address Zn malnutrition. …”
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Finely Designing Dicarboxylic Acid-Based Protic Ionic Liquids System for Tailoring Lignin Structure via Demethylation Strategy by Cheng Li, Xinyu Xiao, Qizhen Luo, Wanting Zhao, Wenzhe Xiao, Ling-Ping Xiao, Yao Tong, Shangru Zhai, Jian Sun

“…Lignin can endure demethylation modification to improve its activation by releasing more active functional groups. However, the process suffers from expensive, corrosive, and toxic issues by employing halogen-containing reagents, which has become an obstacle to industrial applications. …”
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MetaboLINK is a novel algorithm for unveiling cell-specific metabolic pathways in longitudinal datasets by Jared Lichtarge, Gerarda Cappuccio, Gerarda Cappuccio, Soumya Pati, Soumya Pati, Alfred Kwabena Dei-Ampeh, Alfred Kwabena Dei-Ampeh, Senghong Sing, Senghong Sing, Senghong Sing, LiHua Ma, Zhandong Liu, Zhandong Liu, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic

“…As biological datasets, particularly metabolomics, become larger and more complex, innovative strategies are essential for deciphering the intricate molecular and cellular networks.MethodsWe introduce a pioneering analytical approach that combines Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Graphical Lasso (GLASSO). …”
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Enhanced and selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CH4 using a Pt-loaded CuPc/g-C3N4 Z-scheme heterojunction catalyst by Jinshan Chen, Jiangfeng Lu, Ran Lang, Chi Wang, Shuangyou Bao, Yuan Li, Kai Li, Maohong Fan

“…In comparison with other commonly studied photocatalysts, such as g–C3N4–based catalysts, the PtCuCN composite exhibited superior CH4 yield and product selectivity, demonstrating its potential as a more efficient photocatalyst for CO2 reduction. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and in-situ infrared (IR) analysis revealed that the Pt0 species effectively lower the activation energy for CH4 formation, while CuPc extends the light absorption range and enhances charge separation. …”
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Life-course socioeconomic position and the gut microbiome in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) by Monica A. Batalha, Madison N. LeCroy, Juan Lin, Brandilyn A. Peters, Qibin Qi, Zheng Wang, Tao Wang, Linda C. Gallo, Gregory A. Talavera, Amanda C. McClain, Bharat Thyagarajan, Martha L. Daviglus, Lifang Hou, Maria Llabre, Jianwen Cai, Robert C. Kaplan, Carmen R. Isasi

“…Analysis of Compositions of Microbiomes was used to identify associations of life-course SEP indicators with gut microbiome species and functions. Parental education and current SEP were associated with the overall gut microbiome composition; however, parental education and current education explained more the gut microbiome variance than the current SEP. …”
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Interdisciplinary care for newborns with cleft lip and palate in a children's multidisciplinary hospital by A. A. Mamedov, Yu. O. Volkov, A. A. Korsunsky, S. A. Parshikova, L. A. Mazurina, L. M. Makarova, Yu. V. Zirkova, G. P. Tukabaev, G. Ma, H. Guo, N. V. Gorlova

“…All patients received good aesthetic and functional results.…”
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Innovative 3D microfluidic intestinal organoid model for assessing cadmium bioavailability in food: implications for enhanced exposure risk assessment by Yan Li, Wen Sun, Qiao Wang, Wan Shi, Yu Chen, Zhiyong Gong, Xiao Guo, Xin Liu, Yongning Wu

“…In vitro bioavailability is commonly used to adjust dietary exposure levels of risk factors; however, traditional planar Transwell models have limitations, such as cell dedifferentiation and lack of key intestinal components, necessitating a more physiologically relevant in vitro platform. …”
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Recent advances in metal-organic frameworks for electrochemical sensing applications by Magesh Kumar Muthukumaran, Muthukumar Govindaraj, Sakthivel Kogularasu, Balasubramanian Sriram, Bharathi Kannan Raja, Sea-Fue Wang, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien, Arockia Selvi J

“…Reviewing recent advancements in MOF synthesis and functionality, this article provides a comprehensive overview of how MOFs can be developed as next-generation electrochemical sensing platforms. …”
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Innovative approaches to boost mesenchymal stem cells efficacy in myocardial infarction therapy by Chuanfeng An, Yuan Zhao, Lipeng Guo, Zhijian Zhang, Chunxiao Yan, Shiying Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Fei Shao, Yuanyuan Qi, Xun wang, Huanan Wang, Lijun Zhang

“…By focusing on these enhancement techniques, the paper highlights innovative approaches that can potentially transform stem cell therapy into a more viable and effective treatment option for cardiac repair. …”
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Key Decision‐Making in Post‐Failed Internal Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures Hip Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Retrospective Study on Fracture Healing's Impact on Femoral Comp... by Jiexin Huang, Jiagu Huang, Haiqi Ding, Jianhua Lyu, Changyu Huang, Yang Chen, Qijin Wang, Hongyan Li, Baijian Wu, Ying Huang, Minghui Yang, Xinyu Fang, Wenming Zhang

“…The primary outcomes measured were functional results, operative time, blood loss, and incidence of complications. …”
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Effects of Mg-Palygorskite Modified Biochar on the Growth of <i>Sedum alfredii</i> Hance in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil by Tianwen Wang, Xianxiang Luo, Kun Chen, Hao Zheng, Zewei Song, Lize Zhao, Junhua Gong, Fengmin Li, Ruhai Liu

“…This study provides data support for the development of functionalized biochar for the remediation of heavy metal pollution in soil.…”
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Long non-coding RNA MIR22HG impedes the progression of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma via targeting miR-141-3p/PTEN/AKT axis by Junyu Cao, Peng Jiang, Songliang Jiang, Yuhan Zhao, Xin Jiang, Chuancheng Zhou, Jing Li, Kunxian Yang

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the biological functions and underlying molecular mechanisms of MIR22HG in ATC. …”
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Monosaccharide coating modulate the intracellular trafficking of gold nanoparticles in dendritic cellsKey findings by Meshal A. Alobaid, Sarah-Jane Richards, Morgan R. Alexander, Matthew I. Gibson, Amir M. Ghaemmaghami

“…These findings highlight the utility of carbohydrate coatings to enable more targeted delivery of nanoparticles and their payload to distinct intracellular compartments in immune cells with potential applications in drug delivery and immunotherapy.…”
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Deciphering the Transcriptional Metabolic Profile of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells During Osteogenic Differentiation and Epigenetic Drug Treatment by Giulia Gerini, Alice Traversa, Fabrizio Cece, Matteo Cassandri, Paola Pontecorvi, Simona Camero, Giulia Nannini, Enrico Romano, Francesco Marampon, Mary Anna Venneri, Simona Ceccarelli, Antonio Angeloni, Amedeo Amedei, Cinzia Marchese, Francesca Megiorni

“…Furthermore, this study underscores the potential of epigenetic drugs like RG108 to enhance ASC properties, paving the way for more effective and personalized cell-based therapies for bone regeneration.…”
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CDK2 inhibition sensitizes anthracycline-induced immunogenic cell death and enhances the efficacy of anti-PD-1 therapy by Yu Chen, Wancheng Liu, Qiaomei Cai, Chaohu Pan, Zhenghao Yin, Yijiao Tang, Zhixu He, Genhong Cheng, Liping Shu, Liping Shu

“…IntroductionCDK2 (Cyclin-dependent kinase 2) is an oncogenic cyclin-dependent kinase with potent mitogenic and immunosuppressive functions. Despite extensive research on CDK2 inhibitors, the lack of selectivity has made it unclear whether CDK2 inhibition specifically facilitate immunogenic cell death.MethodsWe used CRISPR-Cas9 system to generate Cdk2-/- MCA205 cells. …”
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