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    PD-1+ and TIM-3+ T cells widely express common γ-chain cytokine receptors in multiple myeloma patients, and IL-2, IL-7, IL-15 stimulation up-regulates PD-1 and TIM-3 on T cells

    EGOR V. BATOROV1,2,*, ALISA D. INESHINA2, TATIANA A. ARISTOVA3, VERA V. DENISOVA3, SVETLANA A. SIZIKOVA3, DARIA S. BATOROVA3, GALINA Y. USHAKOVA3, EKATERINA Y. SHEVELA1, ELENA R. CHERNYKH1

    Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.10, pp. 1575-1587, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.047893

    Abstract Background: Immune checkpoint ligand-receptor interactions appear to be associated with multiple myeloma (MM) progression. Simultaneously, previous studies showed the possibility of PD-1 and TIM-3 expression on T cells upon stimulation with common γ-chain family cytokines in vitro and during homeostatic proliferation. The aim of the present work was to study the impact of homeostatic proliferation on the expansion of certain T cell subsets up-regulating PD-1 and TIM-3 checkpoint molecules. Methods: The expression of CD25, CD122, CD127 common γ-chain cytokine receptors, phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription-5 (pSTAT5) and eomesodermin (EOMES) was comparatively assessed with flow… More >

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    Impact du traitement carcinologique sur le fonctionnement sexuel et l’image du corps des patientes tunisiennes en rémission d’un cancer du sein localisé

    Nada Charfi1,3,*, Nour Regaieg1,3, Ines Ayadi2,3, Najeh Smaoui1,3, Rim Feki1,3, Imen Gassara1,3, Sana Omri1,3, Lobna Zouari1,3, Jihène Ben Thabet1,3, Manel Maâlej Bouali1,3, Afef Khanfir2,3, Mohamed Maâlej1,3

    Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 241-248, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.049038

    Abstract Le diagnostic et la prise en charge du cancer du sein (CS) affectent d’une manière complexe la vie sexuelle des femmes et touchent au symbole de la féminité, qui est très important dans la constitution de l’image du corps. Nos objectifs ont été d’évaluer le fonctionnement sexuel et l’image du corps des patientes en rémission d’un CS localisé, de déterminer les liens entre ces deux paramètres et d’étudier leur rapport avec les modalités thérapeutiques du CS. Nous avons mené une étude transversale, descriptive et analytique au sein des services d’oncologie médicale et de radiothérapie du… More >

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    Improving Prediction Efficiency of Machine Learning Models for Cardiovascular Disease in IoST-Based Systems through Hyperparameter Optimization

    Tajim Md. Niamat Ullah Akhund1,2,*, Waleed M. Al-Nuwaiser3

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3485-3506, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054222

    Abstract This study explores the impact of hyperparameter optimization on machine learning models for predicting cardiovascular disease using data from an IoST (Internet of Sensing Things) device. Ten distinct machine learning approaches were implemented and systematically evaluated before and after hyperparameter tuning. Significant improvements were observed across various models, with SVM and Neural Networks consistently showing enhanced performance metrics such as F1-Score, recall, and precision. The study underscores the critical role of tailored hyperparameter tuning in optimizing these models, revealing diverse outcomes among algorithms. Decision Trees and Random Forests exhibited stable performance throughout the evaluation. While More >

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    Towards Improving the Quality of Requirement and Testing Process in Agile Software Development: An Empirical Study

    Irum Ilays1, Yaser Hafeez1,*, Nabil Almashfi2, Sadia Ali1, Mamoona Humayun3,*, Muhammad Aqib1, Ghadah Alwakid4

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3761-3784, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053830

    Abstract Software testing is a critical phase due to misconceptions about ambiguities in the requirements during specification, which affect the testing process. Therefore, it is difficult to identify all faults in software. As requirement changes continuously, it increases the irrelevancy and redundancy during testing. Due to these challenges; fault detection capability decreases and there arises a need to improve the testing process, which is based on changes in requirements specification. In this research, we have developed a model to resolve testing challenges through requirement prioritization and prediction in an agile-based environment. The research objective is to… More >

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    Isolation of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Wood and Fabrication of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Based Green Biocomposites

    Selwin Maria Sekar1, Rajini Nagarajan1,*, Ponsuriyaprakash Selvakumar2, Ismail Sikiru Oluwarotimi3, Kumar Krishnan4, Faruq Mohammad5, Mohammed Rafi Shaik5, Nadir Ayrilmis6,*

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.8, pp. 1455-1474, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052952

    Abstract An innovative microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) natural fibre powder-reinforced PLA biocomposite was investigated using the hand lay-up technique. The polymer matrix composite (PMC) samples were prepared by varying the weight percentages (wt.%) of both PLA matrix and MCC reinforcement: pure PLA/100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 wt.%, respectively. From the results obtained, MCC powder, with its impressive aspect ratio, proved to be an ideal reinforcement for the PLA, exhibiting exceptional mechanical properties. It was evident that the 80:20 wt.% biocomposite sample exhibited the maximum improvement in the tensile, flexural, notched impact, compressive strength and hardness… More >

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    MAD2L2 overexpression attenuates the effects of TNF-α-induced migration and invasion capabilities in colorectal cancer cells

    HAOTONG SUN1,2,#, HEYING WANG1,2,#, YANJIE HAO1,2, XIN LI1,2, JUN LING1,2, HUAN WANG1,2, FEIMIAO WANG1,2, FANG XU1,2,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.9, pp. 1311-1322, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.052451

    Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer is a major global health concern, exacerbated by tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α) and its role in inflammation, with the effects of Mitotic Arrest Deficient 2 Like 2 (MAD2L2) in this context still unclear. Methods: The colorectal carcinoma cell lines HCT116 and SW620 were exposed to TNF-α for a period of 24 h to instigate an inflammatory response. Subsequent assessments were conducted to measure the expression of inflammatory cytokines, the activity within the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) and Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase/AKT Serine/Threonine Kinase pathway (PI3K/AKT) signaling cascades. Transcriptome sequencing and subsequent integrative analysis… More >

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    BTG2 interference ameliorates high glucose-caused oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, and lipid deposition in HK-2 cells

    WENJUAN ZHU1, ZHENGZHENG JU2, FAN CUI2,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.9, pp. 1379-1388, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.052205

    Abstract Objective: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a deleterious microangiopathy of diabetes, constituting a critical determinant of fatality in diabetic patients. This work is purposed to disclose the effects and modulatory mechanism of BTG anti-proliferation factor 2 (BTG2) during the pathological process of DN. Methods: BTG2 expression in kidney tissues of diabetic mice and high glucose (HG)-exposed human proximal tubular cell line HK-2 was assessed with Western blot and RT-qPCR. The diabetic mice model was constructed by streptozotocin injection and confirmed by the blood glucose level beyond 16.7 mmol/L. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and measurement of… More >

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    RNF26 up-regulates PD-L1 to regulate the cancer immune response in ccRCC

    WEIGANG REN1,#, JING LI2,#, RUIJIANG ZENG3,4, LIANG ZHU3,4,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.9, pp. 1323-1330, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.051747

    Abstract Background: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) stands as the most prevalent form of kidney cancer, accounting for a significant proportion of malignancies affecting the kidneys. ccRCC is well known as a type of tumour with immunogenicity. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) aim to enhance the anticancer immune response in ccRCC by blocking programmed cell death 1 ligand 1/programmed death 1 (PD-L1/PD-1) pathways. In a previous study, we showed that RING finger protein 26 (RNF26) degrades chromobox 7 (CBX7) to activate the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in ccRCC. Methods: We analyzed The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)… More > Graphic Abstract

    RNF26 up-regulates PD-L1 to regulate the cancer immune response in ccRCC

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    Interferon-gamma regulates the progression of neuroblastoma cells through interferon-regulatory factor-1

    JING WANG1,#, JUNFENG XU2,#, YINGRAN YANG1, YOUZHENG QIU1, SHANSHAN ZHANG3, NING WANG1,3,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.9, pp. 1343-1353, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.051673

    Abstract Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the influence of IFN-gamma (IFN-γ) in neuroblastoma (NB) cells and reveal its potential underlying molecular mechanism. Methods: The Cell Counting Kit-8, Transwell apparatus, and flow cytometry were employed to assess cellular viability, migratory capacity, invasive potential, and apoptotic rates, respectively. RNA-seq combined with bioinformatics analysis revealed differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and their possible biological functions. Protein levels were determined by western blot analysis. Results: IFN-γ treatment resulted in diminished cell viability, mitigated migratory and invasive capabilities, and augmented apoptotic activity in the SK-N-BE (2) cell line, whereas it exhibited the… More >

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    DAPK2 promotes autophagy to accelerate the progression of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament through the mTORC1 complex

    LEI SHI1,#, JIANSHI YIN2,#, YU CHEN1, JIANGANG SHI1, JINHAO MIAO1,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.9, pp. 1389-1400, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.049562

    Abstract Background: Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a prevalent condition in orthopedics. While death-associated protein kinase 2 (DAPK2) is known to play roles in cellular apoptosis and autophagy, its specific contributions to the advancement of OPLL are not well understood. Methods: Ligament fibroblasts were harvested from patients diagnosed with OPLL. Techniques such as real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot analysis were employed to assess DAPK2 levels in both ligament tissues and cultured fibroblasts. The extent of osteogenic differentiation in these cells was evaluated using an alizarin red S (ARS) staining. Additionally,… More >

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