Association of the Immediate Perioperative Dynamics of Circulating DNA Levels and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Formation in Cancer Patients

Academic Background Circulating DNA (cirdna) has garnered significant attention in recent years for its potential in tumor diagnosis, particularly in the field of liquid biopsy. cirdna not only aids in detecting tumor gene mutations but also plays a crucial role in treatment monitoring, cancer recurrence surveillance, and cancer screening. However,...

TP53-Specific Mutations Serve as a Potential Biomarker for Homologous Recombination Deficiency in Breast Cancer: A Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Study

Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors among women worldwide, with a complex pathogenesis involving multiple gene mutations and signaling pathway abnormalities. Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) is a significant molecular characteristic in breast cancer, closely related to patients’ sensitivity to PARP inhibitor (PARPi) th...

Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Exacerbates Ulcerative Colitis by Driving Macrophage Pyroptosis via the Upregulation of Glycolysis

Academic Background Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by recurrent inflammation and ulceration of the colonic mucosa. Current treatments for UC primarily rely on immunosuppressive drugs, such as corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics. However, the immunosuppressive properties of these drugs incr...

Targeting ESM1 via SOX4 Promotes the Progression of Infantile Hemangioma through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway

Infantile Hemangioma (IH) is the most common benign vascular tumor in children, with an incidence rate of approximately 4%-10%. Although most IH cases resolve spontaneously, some cases may lead to permanent pigmentation, fibrous tissue accumulation, and scarring, affecting the appearance and quality of life of children. Additionally, certain IH cas...

Comparative Analysis of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures for Predicting Survival of Colorectal Cancer: A Whole-Slide Images-Based Study

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies globally, with its prognosis closely related to immune responses within the tumor microenvironment. In recent years, Tertiary Lymphoid Structures (TLS), as an essential component of the tumor microenvironment, have been associated with favorable patient outcomes. TLS are aggregates o...

Targeted Nuclear Degranulation of Neutrophils Promotes the Progression of Pneumonia in Ulcerative Colitis

Academic Background Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease often accompanied by various extraintestinal complications, among which pulmonary infections are particularly severe. Although previous studies have indicated interactions between the intestinal and pulmonary immune systems, the specific mechanisms involving neutrop...

Communication Between Cancer Cell Subtypes by Exosomes Contributes to Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Metastasis and Poor Prognosis

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor originating from the epithelial lining of the nasopharynx, characterized by a distinct geographical distribution, particularly with high incidence rates in Southeast Asia and Southern China. Despite significant progress in NPC treatment in recent years, the prognosis for patients remains poor, esp...

Suppression of Myd88 Disturbs Gut Microbiota and Activates the NLR Pathway and Hence Fails to Ameliorate DSS-Induced Colitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily including Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). In recent years, the incidence of IBD has been on the rise globally, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. Although it is widely accepted that IBD is associ...

Hydrogen Gas and the Gut Microbiota as Potential Biomarkers for the Development of Experimental Colitis in Mice

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily includes Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). The incidence of IBD has been increasing globally, imposing significant health and economic burdens on patients and society. Currently, the diagnosis of IBD relies mainly on endoscopy, but this method is exp...

Interleukin-12p40 Deficiency Attenuates Myocardial Ferroptosis in Doxorubicin-Induced Chronic Cardiomyopathy by Inhibiting Th17 Differentiation and Interleukin-17A Production

Academic Background Doxorubicin (Dox) is an anthracycline drug widely used in the treatment of tumors, but it exhibits dose-dependent cardiotoxicity, potentially leading to cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Despite its significant anticancer effects, the cardiotoxicity of Dox limits its clinical application. Currently, Dexrazoxane is the only FDA-a...