A Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccine Prevents Enterovirus D68 Infection and Disease in Preclinical Models

A Study on Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccine for Prevention of Enterovirus D68 Infection and Disease in Clinical Models 1. Background In recent years, rapid response to emerging infectious diseases and vaccine development have received much attention. Particularly, the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has led to rapid advancement in RNA va...

In Vivo Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibition Attenuates Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease by Regulating CD84-Mediated Granulopoiesis

Research Background Severe alcoholic hepatitis (ALD) is a fatal form of alcohol-associated liver disease (AALD). The course of ALD is usually accompanied by neutrophil infiltration in the liver, which significantly affects the severity of the condition. However, the specific effects of alcohol on neutrophil function remain unclear. Based on this, i...

Integrated Single-Cell Multiomic Analysis Reveals Novel Regulators of HIV Latency Reversal

Comprehensive Single-Cell Multi-Omics Study on HIV Latency Reversal Reveals Novel Regulators of Viral Reactivation This paper, titled “Integrated single-cell multiomic analysis of HIV latency reversal reveals novel regulators of viral reactivation,” was jointly completed by Manickam Ashokkumar, Wenwen Mei, and several other researchers from institu...

Molecular Evolution of Protein Sequences and Codon Usage in Monkeypox Viruses

Molecular Evolution of Monkeypox Virus Protein Sequences and Codon Usage Research Background The 2022 Monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak has caused significant global public health concern. However, the evolutionary mechanisms of MPXV remain not fully understood. MPXV is a linear double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the family Poxviridae, subfamily ...

Protein Lactylation and Metabolic Regulation of the Zoonotic Parasite Toxoplasma gondii

A Study on Protein Lactylation and Metabolic Regulation Reveals New Areas of Toxoplasma gondii Biology Background: Toxoplasma gondii is a globally distributed protozoan parasite that infects over 30% of the world’s population. It causes toxoplasmosis, a widespread zoonotic disease. The parasite has a complex life cycle, including sexual and asexual...

Novel Time-Dependent Multi-Omics Integration in Sepsis-Associated Liver Dysfunction

Time-Dependent Multi-Omics Integration in Sepsis-Associated Liver Dysfunction Introduction Sepsis, especially severe cases, causes multiple organ dysfunction due to systemic infection, resulting in up to 5 million deaths globally each year. Traditionally, Sepsis-Associated Liver Dysfunction (SALD) was considered a condition accompanied by jaundice ...

TH17 Cell-Intrinsic Glutathione/Mitochondrial-IL-22 Axis Protects Against Intestinal Inflammation

Intrinsic Glutathione/Mitochondrial-IL-22 Axis in TH17 Cells and Its Protective Mechanism Against Intestinal Inflammation Background Introduction A large amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is generated in the intestine, and the role of T-cell antioxidant mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis remains unclear. This paper studies the i...

Sex Differences in the Risk of Stroke Associated with Traditional and Non-Traditional Factors in a US Cohort of People with HIV Infection

Study on Gender Differences and Stroke Risk Among HIV-Infected Individuals Background Individuals with HIV infection may face a higher risk of stroke, particularly women. However, understanding of whether the influence of various factors on cerebrovascular risk in this population differs by gender and whether these differences contribute to variati...

CD137L Inhibition Ameliorates Hippocampal Neuroinflammation and Behavioral Deficits in a Mouse Model of Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy

Background Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening multiple organ dysfunction syndrome caused by uncontrolled infection in the host, and is one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units. It is reported that there are approximately 189 adult sepsis hospitalization cases per 100,000 person-years, with a mortality rate of 26.7%. Sepsis-...

Increased IL-6 Levels and the Upregulation of Iron Regulatory Biomarkers Contribute to the Progression of Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection's Pathogenesis

Elevated IL-6 Levels and Upregulation of Iron-Regulatory Biomarkers Promote Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection In this research paper, the authors explore changes in inflammatory response and iron-regulatory biomarkers during Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) infection. A comprehensive analysis of iron-regulatory biomarkers and inflammatory resp...