Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
With
the
development
of
lifestyle,
elevated
uric
acid
and
hyperuricemia
have
become
important
factors
affecting
human
health,
but
biological
mechanism
risk
are
still
unclear.
Analysis & Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(5)
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Abstract
Biosensors
are
analytical
tools
that
integrate
a
biological
element
with
physicochemical
detector
in
order
to
quantify
the
existence
or
concentration
of
chemicals,
biomolecules,
other
elements
for
human
health
monitoring
purposes.
Electrochemical
techniques
analyte
detection
include
use
electrochemical
sensors
identify
and
molecules.
These
often
used
because
their
high
sensitivity,
specificity,
quick
reaction
time,
possibility
being
made
smaller
size,
but
still,
research
problem
electrochemical‐based
biosensing
largely
revolves
around
improving
biosensors′
selectivity,
stability,
response
time.
Borophene,
an
intriguing
novel
substance
within
domain
two‐dimensional
(2D)
materials,
emerges
as
highly
promising
protagonist
continuous
dynamic
history
nanoscience
nanotechnology.
characterized
by
its
distinctive
electronic,
mechanical,
thermal
properties,
enthralls
scientists
due
atomic
structure
consisting
exclusively
boron
atoms
organized
honeycomb
lattice.
In
recent
years,
borophene
hybrids
composites
have
emerged
potentially
fruitful
avenues
expanding
utility
numerous
fields
properties.
addition,
hybrid
systems
hold
significant
potential
overcome
limitations
current
biosensors.
By
leveraging
unique
properties—such
surface
area,
chemical
versatility,
mechanical
strength—these
materials
can
improve
limitations.
Moreover,
integration
further
optimize
performance,
paving
way
advanced
practical
solutions.
This
perspective
presents
synopsis
developments
based
on
borophene,
including
polymers
nanomaterials.
we
emphasized
remarkable
characteristics
hybrids,
which
permit
analytes
such
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
small
molecules
sensitive
selective
manner.
Additionally,
summary
computational
investigations
into
utilizing
borophene‐based
has
been
provided.
nutshell,
discussed
challenges
future
directions
field,
outlining
opportunities
innovation
optimization
platforms.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Folate
metabolism
is
crucial
for
fetal
development,
while
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
associated
with
adverse
birth
outcomes
lower
folate
levels.
However,
no
study
tested
the
interaction
between
PFAS
exposure
genetic
variations
in
pathway
on
outcomes.
The
investigated
whether
variants
modify
association
prenatal
Methods
We
analyzed
data
from
338
mother-infant
pairs
Taiwan
Birth
Panel
Study.
Cord
blood
concentrations
of
four
were
measured
using
ultra-performance
liquid
chromatography–tandem
mass
spectrometry.
Infant
genotypes
assessed
Biobank
Array,
we
focused
three
previously
identified
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
related
to
five
SNPs
metabolism.
Gene-environment
interactions
evaluated
generalized
linear
regression
two
mixture
models
(quantile
g-computation
Bayesian
kernel
machine
regression).
Results
Prenatal
PFOS,
PFUA,
weight,
associations
weight
head
circumference
varied
by
variants.
found
PFNA
MTNR1B
rs10830963,
a
weight-related
SNP.
Also,
MTR
rs1805087
AG/GG
carriers
had
greater
PFOS
mixture-related
reductions.
Meanwhile,
there
stronger
evidence
mixture-birth
HMGA2
rs1351394
CC
rs1042725
TT
carriers.
Conclusion
Genotypes
size
modified
circumference.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 6, 2025
Organophosphate
esters
(OPEs)
exposure
has
potentially
harmful
effects
on
human
health.
However,
the
evidence
between
OPEs
and
hyperuricemia
is
insufficient.
We
aimed
to
assess
association
metabolites
prevalence
of
hyperuricemia.
Multivariable
logistic
regression,
weighted
quantile
regression
(WQS)
model,
Bayesian
kernel
machine
(BKMR)
models
were
used
investigate
with
risk
Mediation
analysis
was
conducted
whether
inflammation
mediated
The
multivariable
logistics
indicated
that
bis
(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)
phosphate
(BDCPP)
bis-2-chloroethyl
(BCEP)
positively
correlated
In
WQS
BKMR
analyses,
mixtures
presented
a
positive
hyperuricemia,
BDCPP
being
primary
contributor.
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
monocytes
found
mediate
prevalence,
8.46%
3.97%
proportion,
respectively.
Our
study
revealed
identified
as
most
significant
Inflammation
potential
mechanism
mediating
effect
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 29, 2025
The
effect
of
cadmium
exposure
on
mortality
risk
among
individuals
with
diabetes
and
prediabetes
remains
unclear,
particularly
regarding
potential
mediation
by
oxidative
stress
inflammation.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
associations
blood
levels
all-cause,
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD),
cancer
mediating
effects
inflammation
biomarkers
in
patients
prediabetes.
In
this
prospective
cohort
study,
we
analyzed
17,687
adults
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES,
1999-2018).
Nine
related
(gamma-glutamyl
transferase
[GGT],
uric
acid
[UA],
high-density
lipoprotein
[HDL],
UA
HDL
ratio
[UHR])
(neutrophil-lymphocyte
[NLR],
monocyte-lymphocyte
[MLR],
neutrophil-monocyte-lymphocyte
[NMLR],
systemic
response
index
[SIRI],
immune-inflammation
[SII])
were
systematically
assessed.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
analysis,
Cox
proportional
hazards
models,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
applied
evaluate
association
risk.
Generalized
linear
models
used
assess
biomarkers,
while
regression
RCS
evaluated
their
mortality.
Causal
analysis
identified
biological
pathways
mediated
Stratified
sensitivity
analyses
further
employed
confirm
robustness
results.
During
161,047.75
person-years
follow-up,
3562
deaths
occurred,
including
1214
CVD
680
cancer.
Higher
associated
increased
risks
all-cause
(fully
adjusted
hazard
[HR]:
2.17;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.69-2.79,
comparing
highest
vs.
lowest
quartile),
(HR
2.06;
CI
1.41-3.02),
2.38;
1.47-3.85),
without
evidence
nonlinear
relationship.
Mediation
indicated
that
UA,
NLR,
MLR,
NMLR,
SIRI
partially
mortality,
although
proportions
relatively
modest
(ranging
1.4
4.8%).
Additionally,
GGT
a
small
fraction
Cadmium
increases
CVD,
Oxidative
appear
mediate
adverse
effect.
These
findings
emphasize
urgent
need
for
targeted
interventions
reduce
cadmium-related
risks.
What
is
currently
known
about
topic?
linked
are
critical
development
complications.
key
research
question?
Does
increase
prediabetes?
Are
involved
these
effects?
new?
cause-specific
associations.
How
might
influence
clinical
practice?
Monitor
cadmium,
stress,