Unveiling the multifunctionality of iron oxide nanoparticle: A synergistic experimental and computational investigation by Shiva Sharma, Sudheesh K. Shukla, Krishna K. Govender, Penny P. Govender

“…Surface functionalization with ligands or polymers played another important role in improving the physicochemical properties, environmental application, and biological interactions of IONPs. Experimental and computational approaches can be used to evaluate these characteristics and perform controlled reactions. …”
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STUDIES OF THE BHK-21/2-17 LINEAGE USING FLOW CYTOMETRY by M. A. Shevchenko, M. N. Guseva, D. V. Mikhalishin, B. L. Manin, A. A. Shishkova

“…This cell line is widely used in biological industry that is why studying the ВНК-21/2-17 cell suspension pattern using the proposed technique and determination of tools and methods to prevent morphological and structural cell modifications in the culture affected by negative factors is of great interest. …”
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N7-methylguanosine modification in cancers: from mechanisms to therapeutic potential by Qihui Wu, Xiaodan Fu, Guoqian Liu, Xiaoyun He, Yimin Li, Chunlin Ou

“…On one hand, m7G modification-associated modulate tumour progression and affect malignant biological characteristics, including sustained proliferation signalling, resistance to cell death, activation of invasion and metastasis, reprogramming of energy metabolism, genome instability, and immune evasion. …”
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Biotechnology towards energy crops by Gudeta Dida

“…The cultivation of novel crops and the implementation of advanced cultivation systems are gradually gaining traction, aiming to minimize dependence on depleting fossil fuel reserves and foster resilience to global climate change. These promising biological resources hold immense potential as bioenergy feedstocks, offering a versatile and sustainable means to meet the energy requirements of modern society on a daily basis. …”
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Determination of Tenacissoside G, Tenacissoside H, and Tenacissoside I in Rat Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS and Their Pharmacokinetics by Fan Chen, Yizhe Ma, Ying Cui, Wanhang Wang, Chenchen Mei, Jingjing Nie, Congcong Wen, Xiuwei Shen, Xuzhao Zhou

“…The results of precision, accuracy, recovery, matrix effect, and stability met the requirements of biological sample detection methods. The established UPLC-MS/MS method was successfully applied to pharmacokinetic studies of tenacissoside G, tenacissoside H, and tenacissoside I, and the bioavailability was 22.9%, 89.8%, and 9.4%, respectively.…”
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Effects of a Pseudophysiological Environment on the Elastic and Viscoelastic Properties of Collagen Gels by Sébastien Meghezi, Frédéric Couet, Pascale Chevallier, Diego Mantovani

“…Collagen gels are widely used as scaffolds for tissue regeneration due to their biological properties; however, they exhibit low mechanical properties. …”
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Characterization of Potential Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Isolated from Maize (Zea mays L.) in Central and Northern Benin (West Africa) by Nadège A. Agbodjato, Pacôme A. Noumavo, Farid Baba-Moussa, Hafiz A. Salami, Haziz Sina, Alphonse Sèzan, Honoré Bankolé, Adolphe Adjanohoun, Lamine Baba-Moussa

“…These results suggest the possibility to use these rhizobacteria as biological fertilizers to increase maize production.…”
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Biogenic Synthesis of Copper and Silver Nanoparticles Using Green Alga Botryococcus braunii and Its Antimicrobial Activity by Anju Arya, Khushbu Gupta, Tejpal Singh Chundawat, Dipti Vaya

“…The spread of infectious diseases and the increase in the drug resistance among microbes has forced the researchers to synthesize biologically active nanoparticles. Improvement of the ecofriendly procedure for the synthesis of nanoparticles is growing day-by-day in the field of nanobiotechnology. …”
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Liver Injury Secondary to Anti-TNF-Alpha Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case Series and Review of the Literature by Ravish Parekh, Nirmal Kaur

“…Background. Biologic therapy to inhibit tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is an effective, safe treatment for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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Effect of Biodegradable Mulch and Different Synthetic Mulches on Growth and Yield of Field-Grown Small-Fruited Tomato (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i> Mill.) by Katarzyna Adamczewska-Sowińska, Joanna Bykowy, Janina Jaworska

“…The trials, designed as single-factor experiments employing a randomized block layout with three replicates, assessed plant morphological traits, yield, and the biological value of the tomato fruits. Weather conditions and the type of mulch applied had a pronounced influence on the quality of tomato plants and yield. …”
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Ameliorative effect of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Fmb14 from Chinese yogurt on hyperuricemia by Hongyuan Zhao, Xiaoyu Chen, Fanqiang Meng, Libang Zhou, Xinyi Pang, Zhaoxin Lu, Yingjian Lu

“…Our results revealed that L. rhamnosus Fmb14 has a potential as a biological therapeutic agent in hyperuricemia prevention.…”
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Hepatocyte Growth Factor Effects on Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Human Arteries: A Novel Strategy to Accelerate Vascular Ulcer Wound Healing by Sabrina Valente, Carmen Ciavarella, Emanuela Pasanisi, Francesca Ricci, Andrea Stella, Gianandrea Pasquinelli

“…Hepatocyte Growth Factor/Scatter Factor (HGF/SF) is a pleiotropic cytokine exerting many biological activities through the c-Met receptor. This study was aimed at verifying whether HGF/SF influences proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis on mesenchymal stem cells isolated from human arteries (hVW-MSCs). hVW-MSCs were exposed to NIBSC HGF/SF (2.5, 5, 10, and 70 ng/mL) from 6 hrs to 7 days. …”
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<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>: Genomic Diversity and Structure by Alfonso Herreros-Cabello, Francisco Callejas-Hernández, Núria Gironès, Manuel Fresno

“…Trans-sialidases are the most prevalent genes in the genome with a key role in the infection process, while mucins and MASPs are also significant glycosylated proteins expressed on the parasite surface, essential for its biological functions, as host–parasite interaction, host cell invasion or protection against the host immune system, in both insect and mammalian stages. …”
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Spatial Distribution and Pollution Assessment of Metals in Sediments of the Babon River, Central Java, Indonesia by Haeruddin Haeruddin, Agoes Soegianto, Frida Purwanti, Arif Rahman, Carolyn Melissa Payus, Hefni Effendi

“…According to the TEL and PEL values, it can be observed that the presence of Cd and Pb has detrimental effects on the biological health of the benthic biota. Conclusions. …”
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The Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, and Colorectal Cancer Risk: An Evaluation of Large Panels of Plasma Protein Markers Using Repeated, Prediagnostic Samples by Sophia Harlid, Robin Myte, Bethany Van Guelpen

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a set of metabolic risk factors including obesity, dysglycemia, and dyslipidemia, is associated with increased colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. A putative biological mechanism is chronic, low-grade inflammation, both a feature of MetS and a CRC risk factor. …”
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A covalent peptide-based lysosome-targeting protein degradation platform for cancer immunotherapy by Youmei Xiao, Zhuoying He, Wanqiong Li, Danhong Chen, Xiaoshuang Niu, Xin Yang, Wenxuan Zeng, Mengfan Wang, Yuzhen Qian, Ye Su, Feiyu Luo, Guanyu Chen, Juan Liu, Xinghua Sui, Xiuman Zhou, Yanfeng Gao

“…The Pep-TACs platform facilitates the degradation of target proteins through the mechanism of recycling transferrin receptor (TFRC)-mediated lysosomal targeted endocytosis. Biological experiments demonstrate that covalent Pep-TACs can significantly degrade the expression of PD-L1 on tumor cells, dendritic cells and macrophages, especially under acidic conditions, and markedly enhance the function of T cells and tumor phagocytosis by macrophages. …”
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Trace Analysis in End-Exhaled Air Using Direct Solvent Extraction in Gas Sampling Tubes: Tetrachloroethene in Workers as an Example by Chris-Elmo Ziener, Pia-Paulin Braunsdorf

“…Simple and cost-effective analytical methods are required to overcome the barriers preventing the use of exhaled air in routine occupational biological monitoring. Against this background, a new method is proposed that simplifies the automation and calibration of the analytical measurements. …”
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Priming Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Hyaluronan Alters Growth Kinetics and Increases Attachment to Articular Cartilage by Peter Succar, Michael Medynskyj, Edmond J. Breen, Tony Batterham, Mark P. Molloy, Benjamin R. Herbert

“…Background. Biological therapeutics such as adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy are gaining acceptance for knee-osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. …”
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Atypical Presentation of Disseminated Zoster in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Nirav Patel, Davinder Singh, Krunal Patel, Shadab Ahmed, Prachi Anand

“…Patient was on methotrexate 12.5 mg and was not receiving any corticosteroids, anti-TNF therapy, or other biological agents. The patient was afebrile (98 F) with no SIRS criteria. …”
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Discovery of Novel Caeridins from the Skin Secretion of the Australian White’s Tree Frog, Litoria caerulea by Lei Li, Qing Wu, Xi Wang, Huimin Lu, Xinping Xi, Mei Zhou, Chris J. Watson, Tianbao Chen, Lei Wang

“…Abundant biologically active peptides have been discovered from frog skin secretions, a rich natural source of bioactive compounds with great potential in drug discovery. …”
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