Multisite DNA Methylation Alterations of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Serve as Novel Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of AIS/Stage I Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Novel Early Diagnosis Method for Lung Adenocarcinoma Based on DNA Methylation in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Background Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for approximately 40% of lung cancer cases. Despite significant advancements in treatment, the prognosis of LUAD remains...

Cryptoic Acids A and B, Benzene-Containing Polyketides, and Cyclocryptamide, a Modified Diketopiperazine, from an Actinomycete of the Genus Cryptosporangium

Novel Benzene-Containing Polyketides and Modified Diketopiperazine from Actinomycete of the Genus Cryptosporangium Academic Background Microbial natural products hold significant value in drug development, particularly actinomycetes, which provide a rich source of various therapeutic compounds, such as aminoglycosides, macrolides, and tetracyclines...

Therapeutic Potential of Isoallolithocholic Acid in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Peritoneal Infection

Therapeutic Potential of Isoallolithocholic Acid in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Peritoneal Infection Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), discovered in 1961, has become one of the most common antibiotic-resistant bacteria worldwide. MRSA infections can lead to fatal sepsis, pneumonia, and high rates of skin...

Structure-Function Analysis of 2-Sulfamoylacetic Acid Synthase in Altemicidin Biosynthesis

Structure-Function Analysis of 2-Sulfamoylacetic Acid Synthase in Altemicidin Biosynthesis Academic Background Sulfonamide antibiotics, such as altemicidin and its analogs, have garnered significant attention due to their notable antitumor and antibacterial activities. These compounds feature a rare sulfonamide side chain, which holds great importa...

Differential Gene Expression Analysis Shows That Cephalosporin Resistance is Intrinsic to Clostridioides difficile Strain 630

Research on Cephalosporin Resistance in C. difficile Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections in the United States, leading to a significant number of hospitalizations and even deaths annually. CDI not only poses a threat to patient health but also imposes a substantial economic burd...

Celludinone C, a New Dihydroisobenzofuran Isolated from Talaromyces cellulolyticus BF-0307

Discovery of Celludinone C and Its SOAT Inhibitory Activity Academic Background Sterol O-Acyltransferase (SOAT) is an enzyme that catalyzes the esterification of cholesterol and plays a critical role in maintaining intracellular lipid homeostasis. SOAT has two isozymes, SOAT1 and SOAT2, which exhibit significant differences in tissue distribution a...