The NLRP3 inflammasome is a master regulator of neuroinflammation, linking systemic perturbations to brain dysfunction and thereby influencing overall brain health. Its sensitivity to biological sex and environmental factors suggests that NLRP3 may act…
As a key signaling molecule network in the tumor immune microenvironment, cytokines mediate intercellular communication through mechanisms such as autocrine and paracrine, exhibiting a significant “double-edged sword” effect during tumor initiation and…
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains a global health challenge, with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) reshaping therapeutic strategies. However, heterogeneous responses underscore the urgent need for robust predictive biomarkers. While …
N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification has emerged as a critical epigenetic mechanism regulating gene expression in diverse physiological and pathological processes, including cancer. Methyltransferase-like 16 (METTL16), a recently identified m6A methyl…
Chikungunya fever (CHIKF), caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has rapidly evolved from localized outbreaks to a significant global health threat. While the initial high fever is often debilitating, it is the se…
Artificial intelligence (AI) shows great promise in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) management. It enhances diagnostic accuracy and consistency in endoscopic and histopathological analyses, with performance comparable to or exceeding non-experts. AI aid…
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, characterized by rapid proliferation, diffuse infiltration, and resistance to conventional therapies. Despite advances in surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, the prognosis re…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), represents a group of chronic, relapsing intestinal inflammatory disorders with incompletely understood etiology. Depression and anxiety, as prevalent psyc…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of immune tolerance, leading to the production of autoantibodies and widespread organ damage. Th1, Th2, and Th17 cytokines play critical roles in driving inflammation…
