Two Cases of Lacaziosis in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Japan by Keiichi Ueda, Ayako Sano, Jyoji Yamate, Eiko Itano Nakagawa, Mitsuru Kuwamura, Takeshi Izawa, Miyuu Tanaka, Yuko Hasegawa, Hiroji Chibana, Yasuharu Izumisawa, Hirokazu Miyahara, Senzo Uchida

“…Although the Japanese coast is not considered an endemic area, photographic records of lacaziosis-like skin lesions were found in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) that were migrating in the Goto Islands (Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan). We diagnosed 2 cases of lacaziosis in bottlenose dolphins captured simultaneously at the same coast within Japanese territory on the basis of clinical characteristics, cytology, histopathology, immunological tests, and detection of partial sequences of a 43 kDa glycoprotein coding gene (gp43) with a nested-PCR system. …”
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Malnutrition Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Wen Wei, Ruiyu Lin, Shihai Li, Zheyuan Chen, Qianqian Kang, Fenyan Lv, Wenying Zhong, Hangju Chen, Mei Tu

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between malnutrition and DR in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 612 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Optimization of the Operation of Groundwater Intakes Using Two-Column Wells by V. V. Ivashechkin, J. A. Medvedeva

“…An example of a comparative analysis of the operation of one working well with one powerful pump as part of a water intake of two single-column wells (working and reserve) to cover the entire water supply schedule and two two-column working wells containing one less powerful pump in each column is given. …”
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Two Sides of the Digital Advertising Coin: Putting Hypernudging into Perspective by Viktorija Morozovaite

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Transport and inhibition of the sphingosine-1-phosphate exporter SPNS2 by Huanyu Z. Li, Ashley C. W. Pike, Yung-Ning Chang, Dheeraj Prakaash, Zuzana Gelova, Josefina Stanka, Christophe Moreau, Hannah C. Scott, Frank Wunder, Gernot Wolf, Andreea Scacioc, Gavin McKinley, Helena Batoulis, Shubhashish Mukhopadhyay, Andrea Garofoli, Adán Pinto-Fernández, Benedikt M. Kessler, Nicola A. Burgess-Brown, Saša Štefanić, Tabea Wiedmer, Katharina L. Dürr, Vera Puetter, Alexander Ehrmann, Syma Khalid, Alvaro Ingles-Prieto, Giulio Superti-Furga, David B. Sauer

“…Accordingly, mutations in the S1P transporter SPNS2 are associated with reduced white cell count and hearing defects. …”
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Gross Hematuria following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination by Maryam Sattari, Jourdan Mckinnis, Amir Kazory

“…We describe the self-limited occurrence of gross hematuria in two elderly men on a combination of aspirin and another antiplatelet or anticoagulant following their second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination. …”
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The Protective Potential Role of ACE2 against COVID-19 by Fereshteh Golab, Gelareh Vahabzadeh, Leila SadeghRoudbari, Arefeh Shirazi, Robabeh Shabani, Sara Tanbakooei, Lida Kooshesh

“…It is commonly crucial for all organs and systems. When ACE2 is downregulated via the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, it results in the angiotensin II (Ang II)/angiotensin type 1 receptor axis overactivation. …”
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Editor’s Introduction to This Issue (G&I 16:2, 2018) by Jong-Il Kim

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Two Novel Variants in the ATRX Gene Associated with Variable Phenotypes by D. Hettiarachchi, B. A. P. S. Pathirana, P. J. Kumarasiri, V. H. W. Dissanayake

“…These two novel variants were associated with variable phenotypes which clinically resembled X-linked mental retardation-hypotonic facies syndrome and Smith-Fineman-Myers syndrome respectively. …”
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Investigating the Implications of COVID-19 on PM2.5 in Pakistan by Hassaan Sipra, Faheem Aslam, Jabir Hussain Syed, Tahir Mumtaz Awan

Subjects: “…PM2.5…”
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-2: New Insights-New Questions by Gordon R Greenberg

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The different faces of GATA2 deficiency: implications for therapy and surveillance by Luca Vinci, Brigitte Strahm, Carsten Speckmann, Carsten Speckmann, Miriam Erlacher, Miriam Erlacher

Subjects: “…GATA2…”
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Reversible Oxygenation of α-Amino Acid–Cobalt(II) Complexes by Xincun Zhang, Fan Yue, Hui Li, Yan Huang, Yi Zhang, Hongmei Wen, Jide Wang

“…The specific configuration of the α-amino acid group affects the eg1 electron of Co(II) transfer to the π⁎ orbit of O2; this phenomenon also favors the reversible formation and dissociation of Co–O2 bond when O2 coordinates with Co(II) complexes. …”
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Study on the Lubrication Test of New Energy Two Gear Transmission by Zhang Zhigang, Yu Xiaoxia, Liang Meilin

“…According to new energy two gear transmission lubrication test requirements,the lubrication test system is independently developed,and the lubrication test and temperature rise test about a new two gear transmission are carried out under different working conditions. …”
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Renal affection among type 2 diabetic patients and their families by Omar T. Selim, Eglal M. Kenawy, Abdelhamed A. Abdelhafez, Mona M. Abdelmeguid

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H-2A Workers in Demand in the Ornamental Horticulture Industry by Xuan Wei, Benjamin L. Campbell, Hayk Khachatryan, Robin G. Brumfield

“…This publication offers an overview of the increasing demand for H-2A workers in the ornamental horticulture industry, examines growers' challenges, and explores the underlying factors affecting workers’ participation in the H-2A program. …”
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The Role of MIF in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Yuriko I. Sánchez-Zamora, Miriam Rodriguez-Sosa

“…Autoimmunity and chronic low-grade inflammation are hallmarks of diabetes mellitus type one (T1DM) and type two (T2DM), respectively. Both processes are orchestrated by inflammatory cytokines, including the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF). …”
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Th2 cells and cytokine networks in allergic inflammation of the lung by Anthony J. Coyle, Shogo Tsuyuki

“…The cytokines released from Th2 and Th2-like cells are likely to be central to the pathophysiolgy of asthma and allergy, contributing to aberrant IgE production, eosinophilia and, perhaps, mucosal susceptibility to viral infection. …”
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Return Difference Analysis of Two- input Planetary Gear Reducer by Zhang Yunbo, Cao Bing, Zhang Xiaofei

Subjects: “…Two-input planetary gear reducer…”
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Active and Passive Realization of Fractance Device of Order 1/2 by B. T. Krishna, K. V. V. S. Reddy

“…Active and passive realization of Fractance device of order 1/2 is presented. The crucial point in the realization of fractance device is finding the rational approximation of its impedance function. …”
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