A Potential Coagulation-Related Diagnostic Model Associated with Immune Infiltration for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Potential Coagulation-Related Diagnostic Model Associated with Immune Infiltration for Acute Myocardial Infarction Academic Background Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite significant advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in recent years, the incidence and mortality rates of AMI re...

Foundation Model of ECG Diagnosis: Diagnostics and Explanations

Research on ECG Diagnosis Foundation Model Based on Signal-Language Architecture Academic Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and early identification of high-risk populations is crucial. The electrocardiogram (ECG), a non-invasive, cost-effective, and widely used diagnostic tool, is recorded over 300 mi...

Neuroprotection with Glyceryl Trinitrate Post-Endovascular Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview of Nitroglycerin-Based Neuroprotection in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Review Background and Research Objectives Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the leading global causes of disability and death. Despite the significant improvement in vascular recanalization rates and patient outcomes achieved with moder...

Structural Basis of Antagonist Selectivity in Endothelin Receptors

Deciphering Antagonist Selectivity of Endothelin Receptors: Insights from Cryo-EM-Based Structural Studies Academic Background Endothelin (ET) is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide that plays a significant role in regulating cardiovascular functions. The endothelin family includes ET-1, ET-2, and ET-3, which regulate vascular tone and cardiovascular ...

Modeling the Atrioventricular Conduction Axis using Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Assembloids

Modeling the Atrioventricular Conduction Axis Based on Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Assembloids Research Background The atrioventricular (AV) conduction axis is responsible for electrical conduction between the atrium and the ventricle and is a core component of the cardiac electrophysiological system. The delay function of AV conduc...

A Primate-Specific Endogenous Retroviral Envelope Protein Sequesters SFRP2 to Regulate Human Cardiomyocyte Development

A Primate-Specific Endogenous Retroviral Envelope Protein Regulates Human Cardiomyocyte Development by Inhibiting SFRP2 Research Background and Significance Endogenous Retroviruses (ERVs) are remnants of ancient viral infections that integrated into the host genome and were inherited through the germline to modern human genomes during evolution. Th...

Intermittent clearance of p21-highly-expressing cells extends lifespan and confers sustained benefits to health and physical function

Intermittent Clearance of High p21-Expressing Cells Extends Lifespan and Delivers Sustained Health Benefits Research Background With the significant extension of human lifespan, the global elderly population is rapidly increasing. Elderly individuals often face decreased functionality and various chronic diseases in their later years, such as cardi...

Myocardial Infarction Accelerates the Progression of MASH by Triggering Immunoinflammatory Response and Induction of Periostin

Myocardial Infarction Accelerates the Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis by Inducing Immune Inflammatory Response and Periostin Background and Study Motivation Metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASLD, formerly NAFLD) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide, affecting about 25% of the adult populat...

Dietary Intake and Glutamine-Serine Metabolism Control Pathologic Vascular Stiffness

Research Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with vascular remodeling and stiffness being critical indicators that significantly affect disease progression and prognosis. Recent studies have increasingly focused on the role of vascular fibroblasts in vascular stiffness and remodeling. In parti...

Clinical, Histopathologic, and Genetic Features of Patients with Myofibrillary and Distal Myopathies: Experience from the Italian Network

Clinical, Histopathological, and Genetic Characterization: Insights from Myofibrillar and Distal Myopathies Patients in the Italian Network Background and Research Motivation Myofibrillar Myopathies (MFM) and Distal Myopathies (DM) are a group of rare diseases with complex pathological presentations. The diagnosis process is extremely complicated d...