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The active and intelligent packaging for active pharmaceutical ingredients of the future is imagined.EZH2 is an overexpressed nuclear protein associated with relatively poor survival and chemoresistance in lung cancer. In this study, a nucleus-targeting peptide antagonist EIP103 capable of penetrating cell membrane and nuclear envelope was identified, and has high binding affinity towards EZH2 localized in the nucleus of lung cancer cells. To improve the stability and therapeutic efficacy of EIP103, PEG-PE micelle encapsulated EIP103 (M-EIP103) was successfully conducted. In vitro results indicated that M-EIP103 exhibited better stability, higher intracellular uptake and stronger cytotoxicity than free EIP103 in H446 and A549 cells. Mechanistic studies suggested that M-EIP103 inhibited proliferation by down-regulating the H3K27me3 expression level in cancer cells. In vivo assays further confirmed that both EIP103 and M-EIP103 significantly inhibited lung cancer progression. Notably, enhanced therapeutic efficacy of EIP103 by PEG-PE micelle encapsulation could be identified. The observed anti-tumor activity of EIP103 and M-EIP103 demonstrated a promising therapy to improve clinical treatment of lung cancers as well as other EZH2-overexpressing malignant cancers. mTOR inhibitor This study also illustrates the feasibility of developing targeted delivery of therapeutic peptides to nucleus for cancer therapy.Liposome targeting by conjugation with specific ligands and cross-linking reagents is an attractive strategy for active drug delivery. Here, we demonstrated the potential of surface layer protein (Slp) B from Levilactobacillus brevis JCM 1059 as a specific ligand to antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in Peyer's patches. L. brevis JCM 1059 SlpB-coated liposomes (SlpB-LPs) showed higher resistance to various pH values and bile acids compared to non-coated liposomes (LPs). SlpB-LP showed a significantly higher uptake into dendritic cell-like differentiated THP-1 cells than LP did. The SlpB-LP-conjugated α-galactosylceramide (αGalCer) promoted the production of IL-12 (p40) and TNF-α by THP-1 cells. Furthermore, SlpB-LP showed significantly higher delivery efficiency into APCs underlaying microfold (M) cells in Peyer's patches after oral administration in BALB/c mice and enhanced IL-12 production when αGalCer was conjugated to SlpB-LP. In conclusion, the present study demonstrates the therapeutic potential of SlpB-coated LP to deliver immunomodulatory components to the gut immune system.Autophagy inhibition is currently considered a novel therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. Lipoic acid (LA), a naturally occurring compound found in all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, inhibits breast cancer cell growth; however, the effect of LA on autophagy-mediated breast cancer cell death remains unknown. Our study identified that LA blocks autophagic flux by inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion and lysosome activity which increases the accumulation of autophagosomes in MCF-7 and MDA-MB231 cells, leading to cell death of breast cancer cells. Interestingly, autophagic flux blockade limits the recycling of cellular fuels, resulting in insufficient substrates for cellular bioenergetics. Therefore, LA impairs cellular bioenergetics by the inhibition of mitochondrial function and glycolysis. We show that LA-induced ROS generation is responsible for the blockade of autophagic flux and cellular bioenergetics in breast cancer cells. Moreover, LA-mediated blockade of autophagic flux and ROS generation may interfere with the regulation of the BCSCs/progenitor phenotype. Here, we demonstrate that LA inhibits mammosphere formation and subpopulation of BCSCs. Together, these results implicate that LA acts as a prooxidant, potent autophagic flux inhibitor, and causes energetic impairment, which may lead to cell death in breast cancer cells/BCSCs.

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of screening colonoscopy in reducing incidence of distal vs. proximal colorectal cancer (CRC) in persons aged 55-69 years.

Using observational data from a German claims database (German Pharmacoepidemiological Research Database), we emulated a target trial with two arms Colonoscopy screening vs. no-screening at baseline. Adjusted cumulative incidence of total, distal, and proximal CRC over 11years of follow-up was estimated in 55-69-year-olds at an average CRC risk and without colonoscopy, polypectomy, or fecal occult blood test before baseline.

Overall, 307,158 persons were included (screening arm 198,389 and control arm 117,399). The adjusted 11-year risk of any CRC was 1.62% in the screening group and 2.38% in the no-screening group resulting in a relative risk of 0.68 (95% CI 0.63-0.73). The relative risk was 0.67 for distal CRC (95% CI 0.62-0.73) and 0.70 (95% CI 0.63-0.79) for proximal CRC. The cumulative incidence curves of the groups crossed after 6.7 (distal CRC) and 5.0years (proximal CRC).

Our results suggest that colonoscopy is effective in preventing distal and proximal CRC. Unlike previous studies not using a target trial approach, we found no relevant difference in the effectiveness by location.

Our results suggest that colonoscopy is effective in preventing distal and proximal CRC. Unlike previous studies not using a target trial approach, we found no relevant difference in the effectiveness by location.Specialized cutaneous Schwann cells (SCs), termed nociceptive SCs, were recently discovered. Their function is not fully understood, but they are believed not only to support peripheral axons in mouse skin by forming a mesh-like neural-glio networking structure in subepidermal area, but also contributing to transduction of mechanical sensation and neuropathic pain. Diabetic neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common complication of diabetes, however, the mechanisms behind painful and painless DPN remain unclear. Using a mouse model of DPN, we want to investigate if there are quantitative differences in nociceptive SC density between the condition of hyperglycemia-induced sensory abnormalities and control condition and at which stage in the disease the damage occurs. Here, we developed a set of counting rules for nociceptive SCs based on immunofluorescent staining, and applied the method to quantify the density of nociceptive SCs in control mice (n = 10), mice with nociceptive hypersensitivity at early diabetic stage (n = 5), and mice with sensory hyposensitivity at late diabetic stage (n = 5) in the Streptozotocin (STZ) model of type 1 diabetes. Nociceptive SCs were identified as S100+/Sox10+/DAPI+ cells abutting to peripheral nerves, with the somas located within 25 µm depth in the subepidermal area and outside glands and large fiber bundles. Hypersensitive diabetic mice had decreased nociceptive SC density, despite having normal epidermal nerve fiber density, compared with age-matched control mice (P = 0.023). In contrast, there was a reduction in intraepidermal nerve fiber density but no difference in nociceptive SC density between hyposensitive diabetic mice and the age-matched control mice. This study provides a detailed description of how to identify and quantify nociceptive SC and demonstrates that nociceptive SC density declines before nerve fiber deterioration, which supports previous observations that nociceptive SCs are critical for maintenance of cutaneous sensory nerves.The hypothalamus is a large brain region made of nuclei and areas involved in the control of behaviors and physiological regulations. Among them, the arcuate nucleus (ARH) and the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA) contain key neuronal populations expressing the pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), the agouti-related peptide (AgRP), and the melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), respectively, that are involved in goal-oriented behaviors (such as feeding behavior) and glucose homeostasis. These neuronal populations are generated from distinct parts of the germinative neuroepithelium during embryonic life, and acquire their cell fate under the influence of morphogen proteins, specific transcription factors, and epigenetic modulators. POMC and MCH neuronal development continues by sending long descending axonal projections before birth under the control of axon guidance molecules such as Netrin1 and Slit2. Later, during the postnatal period, POMC and AgRP neurons develop intra-hypothalamic projections notably to the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus through the influence of other axon guidance cues such as the class3 Semaphorins. Other cellular processes, such as autophagy and primary cilia function, and hormonal cues also appear critical for the proper development of POMC neurons.

To investigate the association of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution with serum liver enzymes in older adults.

In this longitudinal study, we investigated 318,911 adults aged 65 years or older and assessed their long-term residential exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 µm (PM_2.5), particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤10 µm (PM₁₀), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and ozone (O₃). Linear mixed models and generalized linear mixed models were implemented for exposure-response analyses.

Each interquartile range (IQR) increase of PM_2.5, PM₁₀, SO₂, NO₂, CO, and O₃ exposures was significantly associated with a 4.6%, 4.6%, 5.6%, 4.6%, 6.2%, and 3.6% increase in alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and a 4.6%, 5.2%, 3.6%, 3.3%, 6.1%, and 4.0% increase in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), respectively. Each IQR increase of PM_2.5, PM₁₀, SO₂, NO₂, CO, and O₃ exposures was significantly associated with a 23%, 24%, 28%, 17%, 31%, and 19% increase in odds of elevated ALT (>40 U/L), and a 32%, 39%, 40%, 32%, 57%, and 25% increase in odds of elevated AST (>40 U/L), respectively.

Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution was significantly associated with increased serum liver enzyme levels in older adults, suggesting that air pollution exposures may induce hepatocellular injury.

Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution was significantly associated with increased serum liver enzyme levels in older adults, suggesting that air pollution exposures may induce hepatocellular injury.Increased resistance to gram positive infections have highlighted the limitations of currently available drug treatments including penicillins, macrolides and glycopeptides. As an alternative to address these challenges; Linezolid, the first antibiotic from oxazolidinone class, have shown the promising activities against such infections, although associated toxicological issues limiting the use of linezolid for prolonged treatments. In order to circumvent disadvantages allied with the marketed drugs, we herein reporting the synthesis of WCK 4034, an oxazolidinone antibiotic through our structure activity relationship (SAR) program. Through this exercise, WCK 4034, has shown competitive MIC values against Methicillin Sensitive S. aureus (MSSA, Sta-001), Methicillin Resistant S. aureus (MRSA, Sta-032), S. pneumoniae ATCC 49619 and H. influenza ATCC 35054 species as like linezolid. Although with an additional advantage; WCK 4034 has been found superior during dog PK studies as compare to Linezolid. With the preliminary studies in our hand, we herein assuming these improved pharmacokinetic values would be helpful.