Yutaka Saikawa, Toshihiko Komatsuzaki, Nobuaki Nishiyama, Toshihisa Hatta
{"title":"Cellular automata modelling of leukaemic stem cell dynamics in acute myeloid leukaemia: insights into predictive outcomes and targeted therapies.","authors":"Yutaka Saikawa, Toshihiko Komatsuzaki, Nobuaki Nishiyama, Toshihisa Hatta","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241202","DOIUrl":"10.1098/rsos.241202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a haematologic malignancy with high relapse rates in both adults and children. Leukaemic stem cells (LSCs) are central to leukaemopoiesis, treatment response and relapse and frequently associated with measurable residual disease (MRD). However, the dynamics of LSCs within the AML microenvironment is not fully understood. This study utilized three-dimensional cellular automata (CA) modelling to simulate LSC behaviour and treatment response under induction chemotherapy. Our study revealed: (i) a correlation between LSC persistence post-induction chemotherapy and risk of AML relapse; (ii) MRD negativity based on LSC count may not reliably predict outcomes, supporting clinical evidence that patients with MRD-negative status can still be at risk of relapse; (iii) prolonged persistence of LSCs post-chemotherapy without disruption of normal haematopoiesis, aligning with clinical observations of dormant AML clones; (iv) early LSC dynamics post-induction chemotherapy, characterized by stochastic behaviours and movement velocities, are insufficient predictors of long-term prognosis; and (v) a distinct spatiotemporal organization of LSCs in later phases post-induction chemotherapy is correlated with long-term outcomes. Our modelling results provide a theoretical and clinical framework for AML research, and future clinical data validation could refine the utility of CA modelling for oncological studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11734627/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tobias Zeidler, Albert Ros, Samuel Roch, Arne Jacobs, Juergen Geist, Alexander Brinker
{"title":"Non-random mating behaviour between diverging littoral and pelagic three-spined sticklebacks in an invasive population from Upper Lake Constance.","authors":"Tobias Zeidler, Albert Ros, Samuel Roch, Arne Jacobs, Juergen Geist, Alexander Brinker","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241252","DOIUrl":"10.1098/rsos.241252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adaptive divergence and increased genetic differentiation among populations can lead to reproductive isolation. In Lake Constance, Germany, a population of invasive three-spined stickleback (<i>Gasterosteus aculeatus</i>) is currently diverging into littoral and pelagic ecotypes, which both nest in the littoral zone. We hypothesized that assortative mating behaviour contributes to reproductive isolation between these ecotypes and performed a behavioural experiment in which females could choose between two nest-guarding males. Behaviour was recorded, and data on traits relevant to mate choice were collected. Both females of the same and different ecotypes were courted with equal vigour. However, there was a significant interaction effect of male and female ecotypes on the level of aggression in females. Littoral females were more aggressive towards pelagic males, and pelagic females were more aggressive towards littoral males. This indicates rejection of males of different ecotypes in spite of the fact that littoral males were larger, more intensely red-coloured and more aggressive than the pelagic males-all mating traits female sticklebacks generally select for. This study documents the emergence of behavioural barriers during early divergence in an invasive and rapidly diversifying stickleback population and discusses their putative role in facilitating reproductive isolation and adaptive radiation within this species.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732402/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huong Le Thi Thanh, An Tran Nguyen Minh, Hoang Tran Huu
{"title":"Development of reed-based cellulose aerogel: a sustainable solution for crude oil spill clean-up.","authors":"Huong Le Thi Thanh, An Tran Nguyen Minh, Hoang Tran Huu","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241207","DOIUrl":"10.1098/rsos.241207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study focused on fabricating a cellulose aerogel for oil spill clean-up, using common reed (<i>Phragmites australis</i>) as the cellulose source. The process involved isolating cellulose from reed via traditional Kraft pulping, considering the effects of key factors on the isolated cellulose content. After a two-stage HP bleaching sequence, the highest cellulose content achieved was 27.2%, with 80% ISO brightness and 1% ash content under mild Kraft pulping conditions of 30% sulfidity, 20% active alkali (AA), sustained cooking at 165°C for 3 h, and a liquor-to-reed ratio of 8 : 1. Subsequently, reed-based cellulose aerogel was fabricated via a freeze-drying method using an eco-friendly NaOH/poly(ethylene glycol) aqueous solvent system, which was then modified with methyltrimethoxysilane. The resulting aerogel exhibited remarkable characteristics, including a low density of 0.04 g cm<sup>-3</sup>, high porosity of 96%, high hydrophobicity with a water contact angle (WAC) of 141°, and a superior crude oil adsorption capacity of 35 g g<sup>-1</sup>. Comprehensive characterizations of the fabricated materials, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetry, and WAC measurements, were evaluated. This interdisciplinary study explores the commercial promise of reed-based cellulose aerogel as a sustainable solution for oil spill clean-up efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241207"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732429/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143010983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is musical ability related to second-language acquisition? A meta-analysis.","authors":"Rachel M Thompson, Lauren K Salig, L Robert Slevc","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241193","DOIUrl":"10.1098/rsos.241193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In our multicultural and interconnected world, the ability to learn new languages is important. However, there are significant differences in how successfully adults can learn aspects of non-native languages. Given robust relationships between musical ability and native-language processing, musical ability might also contribute to successful second-language acquisition. However, while several studies have assessed this relationship in various ways, the consistency and robustness of the relationship between musical ability and second-language learning remains unclear. Thus, we synthesized 184 effects across 57 independent studies (<i>n</i> =3181) with a robust variance estimation multivariate meta-analysis, and we narratively summarized partial correlation effects across 12 studies. The available evidence suggests that musical ability is indeed positively related to second-language learning, even after factoring in publication bias revealed by the meta-analysis. Although future work with more diverse participant populations and methodologies is needed to further disentangle this relationship, it is apparent that individuals with better musical ability are generally more successful at second-language learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241193"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732395/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Wen, Hao Xing, Xuan Tang, Yue Wang, Bowei Jiang, Jienan Li, Ying Liu, Lagabaiyila Zha
{"title":"Application of a new composite genetic marker semen-specific methylation-microhaplotype in the analysis of semen-vaginal fluid mixtures.","authors":"Dan Wen, Hao Xing, Xuan Tang, Yue Wang, Bowei Jiang, Jienan Li, Ying Liu, Lagabaiyila Zha","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241565","DOIUrl":"10.1098/rsos.241565","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>DNA mixtures containing semen and vaginal fluid are common biological samples in forensic analysis. However, the analysis of semen-vaginal fluid mixtures remains challenging. In this study, to solve these problems, it is proposed to combine semen-specific CpG sites and closely related microhaplotype sites to form a new composite genetic marker (semen-specific methylation-microhaplotype). Six methylation-microhaplotype loci were selected. To further improve discrimination power, five methylation-SNP loci were also included. The methylation levels and genotypes of these selected loci were obtained using massively parallel sequencing technology. Except for loci MMH04ZHA019 and MMH17ZHA059, the remaining nine loci were successfully sequenced. For the successfully sequenced loci, they performed well in identifying individuals and body fluids. An allele categorization model was developed using K-nearest neighbour algorithm, which was then used to predict allele types in semen-vaginal fluid mixtures. These loci were able to confirm the presence of semen and link semen to a true donor in semen-vaginal fluid mixtures with mixing ratios of 10:1, 9:1, 5:1, 4:1, 1:1, 1:3, 1:4, 1:8 and 1:9 (semen:vaginal fluid). This preliminary study suggests that this new composite genetic marker has great potential as a supplementary tool to commonly used genetic markers (STR, etc.) for analysing semen-vaginal fluid mixtures.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241565"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732431/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexander J Sharp, Michael T B Pope, Andre Briosa E Gala, Richard Varini, Timothy R Betts, Abhirup Banerjee
{"title":"Multi-modal integration of MRI and global chamber charge density mapping for the evaluation of atrial fibrillation.","authors":"Alexander J Sharp, Michael T B Pope, Andre Briosa E Gala, Richard Varini, Timothy R Betts, Abhirup Banerjee","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241048","DOIUrl":"10.1098/rsos.241048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent clinical arrhythmia, posing significant mortality and morbidity challenges. Outcomes of current catheter ablation treatment strategies are suboptimal, highlighting the need for innovative approaches. A major obstacle lies in the inability to comprehensively assess both structural and functional remodelling in AF. Combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)'s detailed structural insights with global chamber charge density mapping (CDM)'s functional mapping capabilities holds promise for advancing AF management. Our research introduces a novel tool for three-dimensional reconstruction of left atrial geometries from MRI, facilitating integration into CDM systems. We comprehensively assess our tool by generating three-dimensional left atrial meshes from MRIs of eight patients with AF and compare them with the established CDM intra-chamber ultrasound approach utilizing both geometric and clinical parameters. We apply the CDM inverse algorithm to both sets of reconstructions in order to compare derived conductions across various heart rhythms and AF conduction patterns. Finally, we explore the potential utility of our integrated pipeline through an exploration of the relationship between AF conduction patterns and their proximity to adjacent thoracic structures. Ultimately, this multifaceted approach aims to unveil insights into AF mechanisms, potentially improving treatment outcomes through personalized ablation strategies targeting arrhythmogenic atrial substrate.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241048"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732401/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edward J Hancock, Charlie Macaskill, Scott D Zawieja, Michael J Davis, Christopher D Bertram
{"title":"Modelling pacemaker oscillations in lymphatic muscle cells: lengthened action potentials by two distinct system effects.","authors":"Edward J Hancock, Charlie Macaskill, Scott D Zawieja, Michael J Davis, Christopher D Bertram","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241714","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lymphatic system failures contribute to cardiovascular and various other diseases. A critical function of the lymphatic vascular system is the active pumping of fluid from the interstitium back into the blood circulation by periodic contractions of lymphatic muscle cells (LMCs) in the vessel walls. As in cardiac pacemaking, these periodic contractions can be interpreted as occurring due to linked pacemaker oscillations in the LMC membrane potential (M-clock) and calcium concentration (C-clock). We previously reported a minimal model of synchronized dual-clock-driven oscillations. While this qualitatively replicated the period of oscillations under different conditions, it did not replicate the action potential shape as it varied under those conditions, particularly as regards the extent or lack of a systolic plateau. Here, we modify the model to replicate the plateau behaviour. Using phase-plane analysis we show two qualitatively different dynamical mechanisms that could account for plateau formation, one largely M-clock-driven, the other largely C-clock-driven. The second case occurs with the introduction of a ryanodine receptor; in both cases, we find improved predictions for calcium levels. With enhanced fidelity to the experimental data, the improved model has the potential to help determine opportunities for pharmacological treatment of lymphatic system pumping defects.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241714"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11706657/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142954255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amira S Gouda, Mamdouh R Rezk, Ahmed M Abdel-Megied, Hoda M Marzouk
{"title":"Ultrasensitive turn-off fluorescent sensor for estimation of the new influenza antiviral prodrug baloxavir marboxil in its pharmaceutical formulation.","authors":"Amira S Gouda, Mamdouh R Rezk, Ahmed M Abdel-Megied, Hoda M Marzouk","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a recently developed class of fluorescent nanoparticles made from carbon. Co-doping with heteroatoms such as nitrogen and sulfur improved the properties and generated a high quantum yield. In the proposed study, we utilized a simple, cost-effective, single-stage hydrothermal approach to produce extreme photoluminescence co-doped, nitrogen and sulfur, CQDs (N,S-CODs). Thiosemicarbazide was used as a nitrogen and sulfur source, while citric acid was used as a carbon source to produce fluorescent probes. The prepared N,S-CQDs were subjected to extensive characterization. The generated N,S-CQDs yielded strong fluorescence emission at <i>λ</i> <sub>em</sub> 430.0 nm after excitation at <i>λ</i> <sub>ex</sub> 360.0 nm, with a relatively high quantum yield of 41.3% utilizing quinine sulfate as a reference fluorescent compound. These N,S-CQDs were applied as fluorescent nanosensors for the ultrasensitive spectrofluorimetric determination of baloxavir marboxil (BXM) directly without pre-derivatization for the first time. BXM effectively quenches the native fluorescence of N,S-CQDs. Considering the optimal conditions, the fluorescence intensity reduction of N,S-CQDs exhibited a 'turn-off' response to BXM at concentrations of 10.0-100.0 ng ml<sup>-1</sup>, with detection limits of 1.88 ng ml<sup>-1</sup> and quantitation limits of 5.69 ng ml<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. The proposed method determined BXM successfully in its tablet dosage form and further expanded to confirm the content uniformity of the tablet units in agreement with USP guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241634"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11706661/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142954167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aleena Raju, Subhiksha Jothish, Kokila Sakthivel, Shachi Mishra, R J Gana, Kotaro Kikushima, Toshifumi Dohi, Fateh V Singh
{"title":"Recent advances in metal-catalysed oxidation reactions.","authors":"Aleena Raju, Subhiksha Jothish, Kokila Sakthivel, Shachi Mishra, R J Gana, Kotaro Kikushima, Toshifumi Dohi, Fateh V Singh","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oxidation reactions are vital tools in synthetic organic chemistry. Oxidation of organic species such as alcohols, phenols, aldehydes and ketones provides synthetically valuable organic compounds, especially synthetic intermediates for several biologically active compounds. Some of these synthetic intermediates have shown their synthetic utility in the total synthesis of natural products. Several classical and modern synthetic approaches have been used to achieve these oxidation reactions. In this review article, various oxidation reactions achieved by metal catalysis are highlighted.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707547/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142954165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dawit Tesfaye, Mamo Gebrezgiabher, Jonas Braun, Taju Sani, Sebastien Diliberto, Pascal Boulet, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Christopher E Anson, Annie K Powell, Madhu Thomas
{"title":"Unexpected stability of the iron(II) complex by an asymmetrical Schiff base from Fe(III): structure, magnetic and Mössbauer investigations.","authors":"Dawit Tesfaye, Mamo Gebrezgiabher, Jonas Braun, Taju Sani, Sebastien Diliberto, Pascal Boulet, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Christopher E Anson, Annie K Powell, Madhu Thomas","doi":"10.1098/rsos.241334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The asymmetric Schiff base prepared <i>in situ</i> from ethylenediamine and pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde reacts with Fe(ClO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>·6H<sub>2</sub>O to form the Fe(II) complex [FeL<sub>2</sub>](ClO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub> with L = <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-diethyl-<i>N</i>'-(pyridin-2-yl)methylene)ethane-1,2-diamine, where the Fe(III) starting material has been unexpectedly reduced to Fe(II). This complex was characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectra, single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction measurements, variable temperature DC magnetic measurement and room temperature Mössbauer spectroscopy. The asymmetric ligand L coordinates in a tridentate fashion through its pyridyl, azomethine and amino nitrogen atoms, generating a distorted octahedral geometry around the central metal ion. Variable temperature magnetic studies and a Mössbauer measurement show that the iron is locked in the low spin Fe(II) states.</p>","PeriodicalId":21525,"journal":{"name":"Royal Society Open Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"241334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11706641/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142954170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}