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Depression is one of the most commonly occurring psychiatric comorbidities in patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study aims to determine prevalence and risk factors for the more severe symptoms of depression (DP) in IBD patients on intravenous biological therapy (IBT).

The study consisted of 90 IBD patients who completed a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9) to detect symptoms of depression. Demographic information and disease characteristics were collected as well as medication information for these patients. Univariate and multivariate ordinal logistic regression was done to identify risk factors for the DP.

Anti-TNF therapy comprised 58.9% of patients and anti-integrin 41.1%. The prevalence of DP (PHQ9score ≥10) among these patients is 20%. For the univariate logistic regression DP was statistically significantly associated with disease activity (OR 6.656; 95% Cl 2.576-17.19, p<0.001), use of corticosteroids (OR 4.224; 95% Cl 1.658-10.76, p = 0.003) and thiopurine (OR 2.502 95% Cl 1.031-6.069, p = 0.042), as well as relationship status (single, in relationship or married) (OR 0.391; 95% Cl 0.173-0.885, p = 0.024). The multivariate analysis indicated that the risk of developing DP was associated with disease activity (OR 5.708; 95% Cl 2.138-15.23, p = 0.001).

Our study shows that most of severe symptoms of depression were present in 20% of the IBD patients examined who were receiving intravenous biological therapy. Particular attention and efforts should, therefore, be focused on patients who have an active form of the disease.

Our study shows that most of severe symptoms of depression were present in 20% of the IBD patients examined who were receiving intravenous biological therapy. Particular attention and efforts should, therefore, be focused on patients who have an active form of the disease.The von Meyenburg complex (VMC) comprises of the bile duct hamartomas (BHs). VMCs are benign biliary malformations that originate from the disorganization of the small intrahepatic bile ducts. VMCs typically cause no symptoms or disturbances in the liver function; thus, in most instances, they are diagnosed incidentally. However, on some occasions, they are difficult to differentiate from other liver lesions, in particular from small liver metastases; imaging studies are usually noncontributory, and biopsy is necessary for a definite diagnosis. We describe the case of a 61-year-old man who presented with abdominal pain.

Programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) is expressed on tumor cells and macrophages. The detection of PD-L1 expression in cancer and the treatment by targeting the PD-L1/programmed death-1 (PD-1) are of great clinical significance. This work aims to screen the aptamers with high affinity and specificity for recombinant human PD-1 (rhPD-1)/recombinant human PD-L1 extracellular domain (rhPD-L1).

In this study, we have expressed, purified, prepared, and identified rhPD-1 and rhPD-L1. The rhPD-L1/rhPD-1 aptamers with high affinity and specificity were obtained by systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment technique. Ten aptamers sequences to rhPD-L1 and 10 aptamers sequences to rhPD-1 were obtained by cloning and sequencing. The affinity and specificity of candidate aptamers were analyzed by gold nanoparticles-based colorimetric assay, dot blot assay, and electrophoretic mobility shift assay.

The aptamers named A6 were picked out as the optimal aptamers that recognize PD-1, specifically with the Kd value of 47.84 ± 24.78 nM. The aptamers named B10 were picked out as the optimal aptamers that recognize PD-L1, specifically with the Kd value of 59.72 ± 15.87 nM.

The study lays a foundation for the development of detection methods and therapeutic drugs targeting PD-L1/PD-1.

The study lays a foundation for the development of detection methods and therapeutic drugs targeting PD-L1/PD-1.

We aimed to compare the distribution of different molecular subtypes of invasive breast cancer (BC) between patients whose samples were obtained by core needle biopsy (CB) and surgical specimens (SS) and to assess the reliability of CB as a diagnostic method in this context.

All patients (222) diagnosed with invasive BC were examined. Immunohistochemistry was performed on 40 samples obtained by CB and on 148 SS, while in 34 patients, the analysis was performed on both CB and SS. Molecular classification of BC was performed based on estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PgR), Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), and Ki67 proliferative index status.

The most common molecular subtypes were Luminal A (43.2%) and Luminal B HER2- (29.7%). When comparing the frequencies of determined molecular subtypes, no difference was observed between samples obtained by CB and SS (p>0.05). Concordance analysis of molecular subtypes determined by immunohistochemistry on CB and SS was performed in 34 patients whose samples were obtained using both methods. No significant difference was observed in the designation of molecular subtype in relation to the sampling method (p>0.05). Results of immunohistochemistry analysis on CB and SS demonstrated good statistical agreement (Concordance rate=85.29%, Kappa=0.771, p<0.001).

CB might be a reliable method for the determination of the molecular subtype of invasive BC.

CB might be a reliable method for the determination of the molecular subtype of invasive BC.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for 90% of head and neck cancers, and its 5-year overall survival is very poor. MiR-150 is usually downregulated and acts as tumor suppressor in multiple cancers. The aim of our study is to explore the functions of miR-150 in OSCC.

Expressions of miR-150 and HMGA2 mRNA in OSCC tissues and cells were analyzed by qRT-PCR. Methyl Thiazolyl Tetrazolium (MTT) and transwell assays were conducted to assess the cell viability and invasive abilities. Western blot was conducted to assess the protein levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/a-366.html Luciferase reporter assay was carried out to verify miR-150 directly binding to HMGA2 in SCC25 cells.

MiR-150 was low expressed and HMGA2 was highly expressed in OSCC tissues and cells. Downregulation of miR-150 or upregulation of HMGA2 predicted poor prognosis of OSCC patients. MiR-150 overexpression inhibited the abilities of viability, invasive and the EMT by targeting HMGA2 in OSCC cells. HMGA2 was a target gene of miR-150 and its expression was regulated by altering the expression of miR-150 in OSCC cells. HMGA2 reversed partial roles of miR-150 on cell viability and invasion in OSCC.

MiR-150 impaired cell viability, invasion and EMT via binding to HMGA2 of OSCC. Our research demonstrates that miR-150 plays a critical role in the progression of OSCC. miR-150 might be a candidate molecular marker and a novel therapy target for OSCC patients.

MiR-150 impaired cell viability, invasion and EMT via binding to HMGA2 of OSCC. Our research demonstrates that miR-150 plays a critical role in the progression of OSCC. miR-150 might be a candidate molecular marker and a novel therapy target for OSCC patients.

The aim of the study was to perform a systematic literature search and conduct a meta-analysis of studies comparing clinical and functional outcomes of open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) using a volar plate and closed reduction with casting for distal radius fracture in older adults (≥60 years of age).

A comprehensive electronic search was done for PubMed, Scopus, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and Google scholar databases. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the two treatment modalities for functional and clinical outcomes were eligible to be included.

A total of 5 RCTs were included. The pooled estimates suggested reduced DASH scores (WMD 5.62; 95% CI, -8.55, -2.69) and improved grip strength [Grip strength compared to the contralateral side (%) WMD 13.07; 95% CI, 6.11, 20.02] in subjects receiving ORIF with volar plating. There were no significant differences in the range of motion of the wrist joint, pain scores, and rates of complications between the two treatment modalities. The overall quality of the included studies was moderate.

Our study indicates that older adults treated with volar plating for fracture of distal radius have better DASH scores and improved grip strengths. However, improved DASH scores may not be clinically relevant. Furthermore, there may be no difference in pain scores, ROM, and the rates of complications between the two treatment modalities. Further trials with large sample size are required to provide more robust evidence on this topic.

Our study indicates that older adults treated with volar plating for fracture of distal radius have better DASH scores and improved grip strengths. However, improved DASH scores may not be clinically relevant. Furthermore, there may be no difference in pain scores, ROM, and the rates of complications between the two treatment modalities. Further trials with large sample size are required to provide more robust evidence on this topic.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorders, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of our study was to evaluate the association between of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM) and selected biochemical and anthropometric parameters in women with PCOS.

The study involved 153 Polish, Caucasian women with PCOS hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology Gynecology from January 2018 to March 2020. All women had stable body mass during the 3-month period. ABPM was performed using a portable lightweight device with oscillometric technology accepted by International Protocol of European Society of Hypertension (ABPM, HolCARD CR-07, Poland).

The first factor taken into consideration was the variability phenotypic subgroups of PCOS on the values of 24-hour ABPM. We revealed that the daytime and night-time systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly higher in phenotype A subgroup than in other subgroupbesity, hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, could be considered as component of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.

Preeclampsia (PE) is one of common pregnancy diseases, which has seriously threatened the health of the gravidas. Although upregulated miR-269-3p has been found in the placentas of the patients with PE, the regulation mechanisms of miR-296-3p remain unclear.

In this study, the placentas of the patients and normal gravidas were used to observe the difference in miR-296-3p expression level, and HTR-8/Svneo and JAR cells were used to investigate the role of miR296-3p in trophoblast cells. Besides, qRT-PCR, Western blot, CCK-8 assay, Dual-Luciferase reporter gene assay and transwell assay were used to explore the functions and regulation mechanisms of miR-296-3p on PE.

The results showed that miR-296-3p was upregulated in the PE-placentas, and increased miR-296-3p could inhibit the proliferation, invasion and migration of HTR-8/Svneo and JAR cells. Besides, miR-296-3p could directly target the 3'-UTR of CEMIP, and the phenomena induced by increased miR-296-3p, including decreased β-catenin and p-AKT and weakened proliferation, invasion and migration abilities, could be reversed by upregulating the expression level of CEMIP.