Clinics
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Experimental study utilizing a standardized Balb C mouse model. ⋯ In the acute phases of SCI, Umbilical cord blood-derived mononuclear cells applied directly to Balb C mice lesions demonstrated histological improvement but played a limited role in functional enhancement. The study highlights distinctions in the treatment's efficacy, potentially related to these cells' diverse differentiation capacities and intrinsic properties.
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Review
Mitochondrial DNA alterations in precision oncology: Emerging roles in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Mitochondria are dynamic organelles essential for vital cellular functions, including ATP production, apoptosis regulation, and calcium homeostasis. Increasing research has highlighted the significance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content and alterations in the development and progression of various diseases, including cancer. ⋯ The authors explore the mechanisms by which mtDNA mutations contribute to tumorigenesis and therapy resistance, the impact of heteroplasmy in cancer biology, and the integration of mtDNA-based diagnostics with current therapeutic strategies. Additionally, the authors highlight the experimental tools and models currently used to investigate mtDNA alterations in cancer, including advanced sequencing technologies and animal models.
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The authors explored differentially expressed circRNAs in Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) and revealed the role and potential downstream molecular mechanisms of circLOC375190. ⋯ circLOC375190 exacerbates tMCAO-mediated neurological injury by regulating neuronal autophagy.
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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of pulmonary rehabilitation under the supervision of health professionals at the institute versus conventional exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation at home in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. ⋯ Chinese patients with COPD have worse clinical conditions. After 6 months of inhaled pharmacological treatment for COPD with pulmonary rehabilitations at institutes improves the conditions of COPD patients.
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A random home visit search investigated the prevalence and predictors of Dry Eye (DE) symptoms in Brazil. ⋯ This first domiciliary study in Brazil reveals that DE symptoms were more prevalent in the urban area and among women. DE has distinct risk factors and a high prevalence in Brazil.