Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prognosis of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Brain Metastases
ConclusionThis study identified the age-related incidence and risk factors of brain metastases in HCC patients. These results may contribute to the consideration of brain screening among patients with initial metastatic HCC with lung or bone metastases, and influence the counseling of this patient population regarding their prognosis. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - February 1, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary: Copper Homeostasis in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - February 1, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary: The History of Controlling and Treating Infectious Diseases in Ancient China
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Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - February 1, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

FPR1 Antagonist (BOC-MLF) Inhibits Amniotic Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
ConclusionThe expression of FPR1 in the fetal membrane of PROM was significantly increased, and EMT of the amniotic membrane was obvious. BOC-MLF can treat inflammation and inhibit amniotic EMT. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - February 1, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

Nutritional Assessment Tools for Patients with Cancer: A Narrative Review
AbstractCancer patients are at high risk of malnutrition, which can lead to adverse health outcomes such as prolonged hospitalization, increased complications, and increased mortality. Accurate and timely nutritional assessment plays a critical role in effectively managing malnutrition in these patients. However, while many tools exist to assess malnutrition, there is no universally accepted standard. Although different tools have their own strengths and limitations, there is a lack of narrative reviews on nutritional assessment tools for cancer patients. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a non-systematic literat...
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 30, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

Editorial Commentary: Top Five Stories of the Cellular Landscape and Therapies of Atherosclerosis: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives
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Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 26, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

Prox1 Suppresses Proliferation and Drug Resistance of Retinoblastoma Cells via Targeting Notch1
ConclusionThese data show that Prox1 decreased RB cell proliferation and drug resistance by targeting Notch1, implying that Prox1 could be a potential therapeutic target for RB. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 26, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

LATS1 Promotes B-ALL Tumorigenesis by Regulating YAP1 Phosphorylation and Subcellular Localization
ConclusionLATS1 may downregulate YAP1-Ser127 phosphorylation and maintain B-ALL cell function; thus, VP, which targets this axis, may serve as a new therapeutic method for improving the outcomes for B-ALL patients. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 26, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

Inhibition of Bcl-6 Expression Ameliorates Asthmatic Characteristics in Mice
ConclusionThe amelioration of airway inflammation and airway hyper-responsiveness is achieved through Bcl-6 suppression, which effectively hinders Tfh cell differentiation, ultimately resulting in a concurrent reduction in IgE production. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 26, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

SENP3 Promotes Mantle Cell Lymphoma Development through Regulating Wnt10a Expression
ConclusionSENP3 participants in the development of MCL and may serve as a therapeutic target for MCL. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 25, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

NQO1 Mediates Lenvatinib Resistance by Regulating ROS-induced Apoptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ConclusionThe high NQO1 expression in HCC cells impedes the lenvatinib-induced apoptosis by regulating the ROS levels, thereby promoting lenvatinib resistance in HCC cells. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - January 13, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research

POLE2 Regulates Apoptosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway
ConclusionPOLE2 is closely related to the progression of OSCC. Thus, POLE2 may be a potential target for OSCC treatment. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - December 11, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: research

Effect of Third Interstitial Fluid on Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Severe Pre-eclampsia and Twin Pregnancy: A 5-year Single-center Retrospective Study
ConclusionThe maternal and fetal adverse outcomes of patients with severe pre-eclampsia increased in twin pregnancies, when compared to singleton pregnancies. Thus, when patients develop the third interstitial fluid, twin pregnancies would more likely lead to adverse fetal outcomes, when compared to singleton pregnancies, and there would be no significant difference in maternal adverse outcomes. More attention should be given to patients who merge with the third interstitial fluid. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - December 11, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: research

HFD-exacerbated Metabolic Side Effects of Olanzapine Are Suppressed by ER Stress Inhibitor
ConclusionHFD worsened olanzapine-induced weight gain and lipid metabolic disorders, possibly through ER stress-POMC and ER stress-NLRP3 signaling. ER stress inhibitors could be effective in preventing olanzapine+HFD-induced metabolic disorders. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - December 11, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: research

Imbalance of Circulating Follicular Regulatory and Follicular Helper T Cell Subpopulations Is Associated with Disease Progression and Serum CYFRA 21-1 Levels in Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
ConclusionCirculating TFH and TFR cell subpopulations and plasmablasts dynamically change in different stages of NSCLC, which is associated with serum CYFRA 21-1 levels and reflects disease progression. (Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences --)
Source: Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology -- Medical Sciences -- - December 11, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: research