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Together, our study provided novel insights into the role of Myo1b in CRC progression and revealed that it might be a feasible predictive biomarker and promising therapeutic target for CRC patients.Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a great detriment to women's health due to the lack of effective therapeutic targets. In this study, we employed an integrated genetic screen to identify a pivotal oncogenic factor, heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U (HNRNPU), which is required for the progression of TNBC. We elucidated the pro-oncogenic role of HNRNPU, which can induce the proliferation and migration of TNBC cells via its association with DEAD box helicase 5 (DDX5) protein. Elevated levels of the HNRNPU-DDX5 complex prohibited the intron retention of minichromosome maintenance protein 10 (MCM10) pre-mRNA, decreased nonsense-mediated mRNA decay, and activated Wnt/β-catenin signalling; on the other hand, HNRNPU-DDX5 is located in the transcriptional start sites (TSS) of LIM domain only protein 4 (LMO4) and its upregulation promoted the transcription of LMO4, consequently activating PI3K-Akt-mTOR signalling. Our data highlight the synergetic effects of HNRNPU in RNA transcription and splicing in regulating cancer progression and suggest that HNRNPU may act as a potential molecular target in the treatment of TNBC.

Randomized, controlled single-blind cross over study. This study was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02473614).

Examine usership patterns and feasibility of MusicGlove for at home hand rehabilitation therapy following chronic spinal cord injury.

Homes of participants.

Ten participants with chronic spinal cord injury completed two baseline assessments of hand function. After a stable baseline was determined all participants were randomized into two groups Experimental and Control. Each group was given a recommended therapy dosage. Following this participants switched interventions.

On average participants had higher levels of compliance (6.1 ± 3.5 h.), and completed more grips (15,760 ± 9,590 grips) compared to participants in previous stroke studies using the same device. Participants modulated game parameters in a manner consistent with optimal challenge principles from motor learning theory. Participants in the experimental group increased their prehension ability (1 ± 1.4 MusicGlove, 0.2 ± 0nal rehabilitation.The treatment of acute leukemia is challenging because of the genetic heterogeneity between and within patients. Leukemic stem cells (LSCs) are relatively drug-resistant and frequently relapse. Their plasticity and capacity to adapt to extracellular stress, in which mitochondrial metabolism and autophagy play important roles, further complicates treatment. Genetic models of phosphatidylinositol-5-phosphate 4-kinase type 2 protein (PIP4K2s) inhibition have demonstrated the relevance of these enzymes in mitochondrial homeostasis and autophagic flux. Here, we uncovered the cellular and molecular effects of THZ-P1-2, a pan-inhibitor of PIP4K2s, in acute leukemia cells. IMT1 THZ-P1-2 reduced cell viability and induced DNA damage, apoptosis, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, and the accumulation of acidic vesicular organelles. Protein expression analysis revealed that THZ-P1-2 impaired autophagic flux. In addition, THZ-P1-2 induced cell differentiation and showed synergistic effects with venetoclax. In primary leukemia cells, LC-MS/MS-based proteome analysis revealed that sensitivity to THZ-P1-2 is associated with mitochondrial metabolism, cell cycle, cell-of-origin (hematopoietic stem cell and myeloid progenitor), and the TP53 pathway. The minimal effects of THZ-P1-2 observed in healthy CD34+ cells suggest a favorable therapeutic window. Our study provides insights into the pharmacological inhibition of PIP4K2s targeting mitochondrial homeostasis and autophagy, shedding light on a new class of drugs for acute leukemia.Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) represents a widely explored technique to generate light, in which the emission intensity relies critically on the charge-transfer reactions between electrogenerated radicals. Two types of charge-transfer mechanisms have been postulated for ECL generation, but the manipulation and effective probing of these routes remain a fundamental challenge. Here, we demonstrate the design of quantum dot (QD) aerogels as novel ECL luminophores via a versatile water-induced gelation strategy. The strong electronic coupling between adjacent QDs enables efficient charge transport within the aerogel network, leading to the generation of highly efficient ECL based on the selectively improved interparticle charge-transfer route. This mechanism is further verified by designing CdSe-CdTe mixed QD aerogels, where the two mechanistic routes are clearly decoupled for ECL generation. We anticipate our work will advance the fundamental understanding of ECL and prove useful for designing next-generation QD-based devices.Disclosed herein is a RhCl3 -catalyzed peri-selective C-H/C-H oxidative homo-coupling of 1-substituted naphthalenes, which provides a highly efficient and streamlined approach to chalcogen-embedded anthanthrenes from readily available starting materials. Introducing O, S, and Se into the anthanthrene skeleton leads to gradually increased π-π stacking distances but significantly enhanced π-π overlaps with the growth of the hetero-atom radius. Moderate π-π distance, overlap area, and intermolecular S-S interactions endow S-embedded anthanthrene (PTT) with excellent 2D charge-transport properties. Moreover, the transformation of p-type to n-type S-embedded anthanthrenes is realized for the first time via the S-atom oxidation from PTT to PTT-O4. In organic field-effect transistor devices, PTT derivatives exhibit hole transport with mobilities up to 1.1 cm2  V-1  s-1 , while PTT-O4 shows electron transport with a mobility of 0.022 cm2  V-1  s-1 .

The COVID-19 pandemic has significant impact on long-term care (LTC) residents' health and well-being.

This study investigated resident experiences of loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canadian LTC homes to offer lessons learned and implications.

15 residents and 16 staff members were recruited from two large urban Canadian LTC homes with large outbreaks and fatalities. We used a telepresence robot to conduct one-on-one semi-structured interviews with participants remotely. We applied the Collaborative Action Research (CAR) methodology and report the early phase of CAR focused on collecting data and reporting findings to inform actions for change. Thematic analysis was performed to identify themes.

Four themes were identified. The first two themes characterise what commonly generated feelings of loneliness amongst residents, including (1) social isolation and missing their family and friends and (2) feeling hopeless and grieving for lives lost. The second two themes describe what helped residents alleviate loneliness, including (3) social support and (4) creating opportunities for recreation and promoting positivity.

Residents living in LTC experienced significant social isolation and grief during the pandemic that resulted in loneliness and other negative health consequences.

Promoting meaningful connection, safe recreational activities and a positive atmosphere in LTC homes during the pandemic may help mitigate residents' experiences of loneliness due to social isolation and/or grief and enhance their quality of life.

Promoting meaningful connection, safe recreational activities and a positive atmosphere in LTC homes during the pandemic may help mitigate residents' experiences of loneliness due to social isolation and/or grief and enhance their quality of life.

The objective of the study was to provide an overview of the existing evidence on non-genetic biomarkers for ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

In this umbrella review, we searched PubMed and Web of Science from database inception to October 31, 2020. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies investigating the associations between any non-genetic biomarkers and AS were included. We estimated summary standardized mean difference (SMD) along with 95% confidence interval (CI), I

statistic, 95% prediction interval (PI), and assessed small-study effects and excess significance bias. The study was registered in PROSPERO with registration number of CRD42020218240.

A total of 1276 publications were identified, of which 21 articles covering 43 non-genetic biomarkers were eligible for inclusion. Evidence of 22 (51%) non-genetic biomarkers exhibited a nominally significant effect (p < 0.05) on AS, and 7 associations (14%) showed small-study effects. The associations of platelet count (SMD 0.53, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.71) and serum interleukin (IL)-23 levels (SMD = 2.03, 95% CI 1.27 to 2.79) with AS presented highly suggestive evidence, while circulating IL-17 levels (SMD = 2.36, 95% CI 1.71, 3.01) and Treg/PBMC ratio (SMD = -0.75, 95% CI -1.06 to -0.44) presented suggestive evidence. However, these associations showed large or very large between-study heterogeneity, suggesting an indefinite direction for the effect when 95% PIs were considered.

No convincing evidence supported the existence of a non-genetic biomarker for AS. Some highly suggestive associations might be affected by bias, therefore, promising non-genetic biomarkers for AS remain limited at least based on the current evidence from observational studies.

No convincing evidence supported the existence of a non-genetic biomarker for AS. Some highly suggestive associations might be affected by bias, therefore, promising non-genetic biomarkers for AS remain limited at least based on the current evidence from observational studies.

MIR31HG has been affirmed to regulate the tumorigenesis of head-neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC). This study aims to reveal the function of MIR31HG in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), which falls into the category of HNSC.

MIR31HG expression pattern in HNSC tissues was predicted by starBase. FISH and qRT-PCR were employed to detect MIR31HG expression in NPC tissues and to analyze the association between MIR31HG and clinicopathological features. NPC cell viability, colony formation, and apoptosis were measured by MTT assay, colony formation assay, and flow cytometry. The expressions of protein kinase B (AKT), phosphorylated (p)-AKT, phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K) and p-PI3K in NPC cells were analyzed by Western blot. The correlation between MIR31HG expression and AKT1 mRNA expression was analyzed by The Cancer Genome Atlas and starBase.

MIR31HG was highly expressed in HNSC tissues and NPC tissues. Meanwhile, the association between high MIR31HG expression and aggressive clinicopathological traits was significant in NPC patients at tumor stage III-IV (T3-T4) and in those with lymph node metastasis 1-2 (N1-N2). Silencing of MIR31HG suppressed NPC cell viability and colony formation, promoted apoptosis, and decreased the expressions of p-PI3K, and p-AKT. 740Y-P reversed the above effects of si-MIR31HG on NPC cells. Besides, MIR31HG expression was positively correlated with AKT1 mRNA expression in HNSC patients.

MIR31HG silencing promotes NPC cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis through suppressing the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

MIR31HG silencing promotes NPC cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis through suppressing the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.