Phase IV adaptive randomised clinical trials evaluating efficacy and cost-efficacy of pre-emptive pharmacogenetic genotyping strategies in the Spanish National Health System: iPHAR... by Xandra García-González, Alberto M Borobia, Antonio J Carcas, Miriam Estébanez, Montserrat Carmona, Irene García García, Francisco Abad-Santos, Luis A López-Fernández, Esther Cubo, Iñaki Imaz-Iglesia, Alicia Marín-Candón, Miriam Saiz-Rodríguez, Irene Taladriz-Sender, Pedro Arias, Rocío Rosas-Alonso, Enrique Seco-Meseguer, Stefan Stewart, Elena Diago-Sempere, María del Mar García Saiz, Emilio J Laserna-Mendieta, Ana M Peiró, Magí Farré, Consuelo Rodriguez-Jimenez, Judith Sanabria-Cabrera, Lucia Pedrosa, Ignacio Bernardino, Javier Guiijarro-Eguinoa, Arturo Gómez López De Las Huertas, Susana Martín-López, Olga Hladun Alvaro, Vicente Arrate, Ana Fries, Daniel Rodriguez Díaz, Fernando Marqués García, Núria Alonso Pedrol, Modesto M Maestre Muñiz, Leticia Rodríguez Alcolado, Carlos Ortiz-Bautista, Angela Remesal-Doblado, María Isabel Lucena, Zaida Salmón González, Inmaculada Coca-Prieto

“…The Spanish Consortium for the Implementation of Pharmacogenetics (iPHARMGx Consortium) addresses this by developing a clinical trial master protocol that will govern multiple nested adaptive clinical trials that compare genotype-guided treatments to standard care in specific drug–gene–population triads, asses their cost-efficacy and identify novel biomarkers through advanced sequencing techniques. …”
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in endangered Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) in Hainan, China by Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Guangxu Ren, Guangxu Ren, Qingqing Lu, Jiaqi Li, Jiaqi Li, Yu Qiang, Youyou Li, Xiuyi Lai, Yuan Wang, Xingyue Yu, Sheng Lei, Yu Li, Yunxing Chang, Xianrong Liu, Xuning Qi, Zhi Xie, Tingting Li, Jiang Du, Rui Duan, Xinyu Chang, Hesheng Wang, Hesheng Wang, Gang Lu, Gang Lu

“…Seven ITS genotypes were identified, including five known genotypes: D (n = 19), Peru11 (n = 10), EbpC (n = 5), Peru8 (n = 1) and Type IV (n = 1), and two novel genotypes: HNED-I and HNED-II (one each). Genotypes Peru8 and Peru11 were firstly identified in cervids. …”
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Effective cancer immunotherapy combining mRNA-encoded bispecific antibodies that induce polyclonal T cell engagement and PD-L1-dependent 4-1BB costimulation by Oana Hangiu, Oana Hangiu, Oana Hangiu, Rocío Navarro, Susana Frago, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Laura Díez-Alonso, Laura Díez-Alonso, Laura Díez-Alonso, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Noelia Silva-Pilipich, Noelia Silva-Pilipich, Lucía Vanrell, Cristian Smerdou, Cristian Smerdou, Kenneth A. Howard, Laura Sanz, Luis Álvarez-Vallina, Luis Álvarez-Vallina, Luis Álvarez-Vallina, Marta Compte

“…Bispecific T cell-engaging (TCE) antibodies are an effective way to provide tumor-specific T cell receptor-mediated signaling to tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. mRNA-based delivery of bispecific antibodies, offer a novel approach to enhance tumor-specific immune responses while minimizing adverse effects.MethodsTwo bispecific antibodies were generated: the EGFR x CD3 TCE antibody (LiTE) and the PD-L1 x 4-1BB costimulatory antibody (LiTCo), which was further fused to a high FcRn albumin variant (Albu-LiTCo). …”
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Analysis of Foreign Tourists’ Behavioral Patterns and Perceptions in Rural Destinations by Hamdollah Sojasi Gheidari, Zahra Soleymani

“…The present study employed a novel methodology by conducting visual analysis of data. …”
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TNF inhibitors target a mevalonate metabolite/TRPM2/calcium signaling axis in neutrophils to dampen vasculitis in Behçet’s disease by Menghao Zhang, Na Kang, Xin Yu, Xiaoyang Zhang, Qinghui Duan, Xianqiang Ma, Qiancheng Zhao, Zhimian Wang, Xiao’ou Wang, Yeling Liu, Yuxiao Zhang, Can Zhu, Ruiyu Gao, Xin Min, Cuifeng Li, Jin Jin, Qian Cao, Rongbei Liu, Xiaoyin Bai, Hong Yang, Lidan Zhao, Jinjing Liu, Hua Chen, Yonghui Zhang, Wanli Liu, Wenjie Zheng

“…Our results thus implicate FPP-TRPM2-TNF/NETs feedback loops for inflammation aggravation, and novel insights for TNF inhibitor therapies on BD.…”
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Analyzing the Influence of Company's Business Strategy and Its Components as a Factor of Information Risk on Excess Stock Returns by Alireza Rahrovi Dastjerdi, Daryoosh Forooghi, Zahra Moradi

“…Overall, this study contributed to the financial literature by integrating the concept of business strategy into the analysis of information risk, offering a novel perspective on its impact on excess stock returns. …”
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CONSORT-DEFINE explanation and elaboration: recommendations for enhancing reporting quality and impact of early phase dose-finding clinical trialsResearch in context by Jan Rekowski, Christina Guo, Olga Solovyeva, Munyaradzi Dimairo, Mahtab Rouhifard, Dhrusti Patel, Emily Alger, Deborah Ashby, Jordan Berlin, Oliver Boix, Melanie Calvert, An-Wen Chan, Courtney H. Coschi, Johann de Bono, Thomas R. Jeffry Evans, Elizabeth Garrett–Mayer, Robert M. Golub, Kathryn S. Hayward, Sally Hopewell, John D. Isaacs, S. Percy Ivy, Thomas Jaki, Olga Kholmanskikh, Andrew Kightley, Shing Lee, Rong Liu, Israel Maia, Adrian Mander, Lynley V. Marshall, James Matcham, Richard Peck, Khadija Rerhou Rantell, Dawn P. Richards, Lesley Seymour, Yoshiya Tanaka, Moreno Ursino, Christopher J. Weir, Christina Yap

“…Summary: Early phase dose-finding (EPDF) trials are key in the development of novel therapies, with their findings directly informing subsequent clinical development phases and providing valuable insights for reverse translation. …”
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Sex and outcomes of patients with microsatellite instability-high and BRAF V600E mutated metastatic colorectal cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors by Michael Hoffmeister, Hermann Brenner, Chiara Cremolini, Sara Lonardi, Filippo Pietrantonio, Julien Taieb, David Tougeron, Robyn L Ward, Marco Vitellaro, Thierry André, Pierre Laurent-Puig, Jitendra Jonnagaddala, Francesca Bergamo, Raghav Sundar, Claire Gallois, Michael J Overman, Jakob Nikolas Kather, Lisa Salvatore, Romain Cohen, Rossana Intini, Priya Jayachandran, Miriam Koopman, Javier Ros, Marwan Fakih, Vincenzo Nasca, Giacomo Mazzoli, Jeanine M L Roodhart, Filippo Ghelardi, Elena Elez, Durgesh Wankhede, Marta Ligero, Joseph Zhao, Koen Zwart, Jeroen Derksen, Nicholas Hawkins, Javier Carmona

“…Exploratory transcriptomic analyses suggest that tumors of males with BRAF mutated MSI-H metastatic CRC are characterized by an enrichment of androgen receptor signature and an immune-depleted microenvironment, with a reduction in memory B cells, activated natural killer cells, and activated myeloid dendritic cells.Conclusions Overall, our findings suggest a complex interplay between sex and BRAF mutational status that may modulate the activity of ICIs in patients with MSI-H mCRC and pave the way to novel tailored strategies.…”
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AI-based tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte scoring system for assessing HCC prognosis in patients undergoing liver resection by Zhiyang Chen, Tingting Xie, Shuting Chen, Zhenhui Li, Su Yao, Xuanjun Lu, Wenfeng He, Chao Tang, Dacheng Yang, Shaohua Li, Feng Shi, Huan Lin, Zipei Li, Anant Madabhushi, Xiangtian Zhao, Zaiyi Liu, Cheng Lu

“…In this study, CD8+ TILs were identified as an independent prognostic factor for overall survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who undergoing liver resection. Therefore, ATLS-8, a novel digital biomarker based on whole-slide image-level CD8+ TILs, could play an important role in the prognostic assessment of patients with HCC and could be integrated into clinicopathological models to participate in the decision-making and prognostic assessment of patients. …”
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Monoclonal antibody development and antigenic epitope identification of chicken pro-IL-1β by Mengmeng Xu, Mengmeng Huang, Guodong WANG, Jingzhe HAN, Xinxin NIU, Jinze HAN, Hangbo YU, Yulong ZHANG, Runhang LIU, Ziwen WU, Hongyu Cui, Yanping Zhang, Suyan Wang, Yongzhen Liu, Yuntong Chen, Yulu Duan, Liuan Li, Yulong Gao, Xiaole Qi

“…The secreted mAb 1E12 can recognize exogenous or endogenous chicken pro-IL-1β by Western blot and IFA techniques, and for the first time, a novel antigen epitope 13SSLSEETFY21 of chicken pro-IL-1β recognized by this mAb was identified. …”
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Investigating processes influencing simulation of local Arctic wintertime anthropogenic pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska, during ALPACA-2022 by N. Brett, N. Brett, K. S. Law, S. R. Arnold, J. G. Fochesatto, J.-C. Raut, T. Onishi, R. Gilliam, K. Fahey, D. Huff, G. Pouliot, B. Barret, E. Dieudonné, R. Pohorsky, J. Schmale, A. Baccarini, A. Baccarini, S. Bekki, G. Pappaccogli, F. Scoto, S. Decesari, A. Donateo, M. Cesler-Maloney, W. Simpson, P. Medina, B. D'Anna, B. Temime-Roussel, J. Savarino, S. Albertin, S. Albertin, J. Mao, B. Alexander, A. Moon, P. F. DeCarlo, V. Selimovic, R. Yokelson, E. S. Robinson

“…Both surface and elevated sources contribute to Fairbanks' regional pollution that is transported downwind, primarily to the south-west, and may contribute to wintertime Arctic haze. Inclusion of a novel power plant plume rise treatment that considers the presence of surface and elevated temperature inversion layers leads to improved agreement with observed CO and <span class="inline-formula">NO_<i>x</i></span> plumes, with discrepancies attributed to, for example, displacement of plumes by modelled winds. …”
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Duckweed: a starch-hyperaccumulating plant under cultivation with a combination of nutrient limitation and elevated CO2 by Ling Guo, Ling Guo, Yang Fang, Songhu Wang, Yao Xiao, Yanqiang Ding, Yanling Jin, Xueping Tian, Anping Du, Zhihua Liao, Kaize He, Shuang Chen, Yonggui Zhao, Li Tan, Zhuolin Yi, Yuqing Che, Lanchai Chen, Jinmeng Li, Leyi Zhao, Peng Zhang, Zhengbiao Gu, Fangyuan Zhang, Yan Hong, Qing Zhang, Hai Zhao

“…Therefore, there is a pressing need to explore and develop new sources of starch.MethodsWe develop a novel duckweed cultivation technology that combines nutrients limitation and CO2 supplementation to achieve very high starch content. …”
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Investigating processes influencing simulation of local Arctic wintertime anthropogenic pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska, during ALPACA-2022 by N. Brett, N. Brett, K. S. Law, S. R. Arnold, J. G. Fochesatto, J.-C. Raut, T. Onishi, R. Gilliam, K. Fahey, D. Huff, G. Pouliot, B. Barret, E. Dieudonné, R. Pohorsky, J. Schmale, A. Baccarini, A. Baccarini, S. Bekki, G. Pappaccogli, F. Scoto, S. Decesari, A. Donateo, M. Cesler-Maloney, W. Simpson, P. Medina, B. D'Anna, B. Temime-Roussel, J. Savarino, S. Albertin, S. Albertin, J. Mao, B. Alexander, A. Moon, P. F. DeCarlo, V. Selimovic, R. Yokelson, E. S. Robinson

“…Both surface and elevated sources contribute to Fairbanks' regional pollution that is transported downwind, primarily to the south-west, and may contribute to wintertime Arctic haze. Inclusion of a novel power plant plume rise treatment that considers the presence of surface and elevated temperature inversion layers leads to improved agreement with observed CO and <span class="inline-formula">NO_<i>x</i></span> plumes, with discrepancies attributed to, for example, displacement of plumes by modelled winds. …”
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Atg5 deficiency in basophils improves metabolism in lupus mice by regulating gut microbiota dysbiosis by Jiaxuan Chen, Quanren Pan, Lu Lu, Xiaorong Huang, Shuting Wang, Xiaoxian Liu, Jiaqi Lun, Xiaowei Xu, Hongyong Su, Fengbiao Guo, Lawei Yang, Liuyong You, Haiyan Xiao, Wenying Luo, Hua-feng Liu, Qingjun Pan

“…Collectively, these findings reveal a novel role of basophil autophagy in SLE, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.…”
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The combination of rAAV pseudo-lipid nanoparticle and triamcinolone acetonide enables multi-administration to liver by Chunmei Gan, Mi Leng, Yu Liu, Zhaoyue Zheng, Siwu He, Wen Qiao, Lin Xiao, Yao Xiao, Jingya Ye, Lixing Zhou, Jiao Zhou, Boduan Xiao, Wenxin Zhao, Jiamei Yang, Aohan Wu, Huiyuan Zhang, Hongbo Hu, Xiaobo Cen, Zhiyong Qian, Haohao Dong, C. Alexander Valencia, Lunzhi Dai, Hoi Yee Chow, Lei Zhang, Biao Dong

“…The multi-administration of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) is limited largely by immunological barriers. Herein, a novel strategy, named rAAV pseudo-lipid nanoparticle combined with triamcinolone acetonide (LNP-rAAV + TAC), has been described in mice. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity determines the gastrointestinal microbiome signatures and ecological processes that govern bacterial community assembly in sheep by Yukun Zhang, Jiangbo Cheng, Changchun Lin, Fadi Li, Xiaoxue Zhang, Chong Li, Deyin Zhang, Xiaobin Yang, Dan Xu, Yuan Zhao, Liming Zhao, Xiaolong Li, Huibin Tian, Xiuxiu Weng, Weimin Wang

“…This study enhances our understanding of microbial coexistence and interactions in complex ecosystems, with implications for improving animal productivity, disease treatment, and the development of novel microbial formulations.…”
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Tenofovir and Doravirine Are Potential Reverse-Transcriptase Analogs in Combination with the New Reverse-Transcriptase Translocation Inhibitor (Islatravir) Among Treatment-Experien... by Alex Durand Nka, Yagai Bouba, Wilfried Rooker Tsapi Lontsi, Davy-Hyacinte Gouissi Anguechia, Georges Teto, Aude christelle Ka’e, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Collins Ambe Chenwi, Désiré Takou, Lum Forgwei, Tatiana Anim-Keng Tekoh, Aurelie Minelle Kengni Ngueko, Bernadette Bomgning Fokou, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Willy Leroi TognaPabo, Derrick Tambe Ayuk Ngwese, Jacky Njiki Bikoi, Daniele Armenia, Vittorio Colizzi, Marcel Yotebieng, Nicaise Ndembi, Maria-Mercedes Santoro, Francesca Ceccherini-Silberstein, Carlo-Federico Perno, Alexis Ndjolo, Joseph Fokam

“…Islatravir (ISL) is a novel antiretroviral that inhibits HIV-1 reverse transcriptase translocation. …”
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Dicoumarol sensitizes hepatocellular carcinoma cells to ferroptosis induced by imidazole ketone erastin by Ziwei Yang, Ziwei Yang, Tixin Han, Ruibin Yang, Ruibin Yang, Yinuo Zhang, Yinuo Zhang, Yifei Qin, Yifei Qin, Yifei Qin, Jialu Hou, Jialu Hou, Fei Huo, Fei Huo, Zhuan Feng, Zhuan Feng, Yaxin Ding, Yaxin Ding, Jiali Yang, Jiali Yang, Gang Zhou, Gang Zhou, Shijie Wang, Shijie Wang, Xiaohang Xie, Xiaohang Xie, Peng Lin, Peng Lin, Zhi-Nan Chen, Zhi-Nan Chen, Jiao Wu, Jiao Wu

“…Moreover, the identification of potential drugs that enhance the susceptibility of HCC cells to ferroptosis could provide novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of HCC.…”
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Targeting p62 by sulforaphane promotes autolysosomal degradation of SLC7A11, inducing ferroptosis for osteosarcoma treatment by Qiuming Zou, Xiaofeng Zhou, Jianqin Lai, Haixia Zhou, Jinxuan Su, Zhijing Zhang, Xiaosong Zhuang, Lili Liu, Ruijie Yuan, Sijia Li, Siyu Yang, Xinyi Qu, Jiezhu Feng, Yongqi Liu, Zisheng Li, Shiting Huang, Zhi Shi, Yu Yan, Zhiming Zheng, Wencai Ye, Qi Qi

“…Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most prevalent malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents worldwide. Identification of novel therapeutic targets and development of targeted drugs are one of the most feasible strategies for OS treatment. …”
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The age-adjusted international prognostic index 2 (A-FLIPI2) for elderly patients with follicular lymphoma by Jiesong Wang, Junlei Jia, Jingwei Yu, Jing Liu, Meng Gao, Hengqi Liu, Lanfang Li, Lihua Qiu, Shiyong Zhou, Bin Meng, Wenchen Gong, Zhengzi Qian, Xianhuo Wang, Huilai Zhang

“…Based on the above results, we modified the FLIPI2 scoring system to set age ≥70 years as a risk factor and developed a novel prognostic index called the Age-adjusted FLIPI2 (A-FLIPI2), which effectively classified older FL patients into three distinct groups with significantly different outcomes. …”
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