Hospital solid waste management strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and improve occupational safety by Augusto Jorge Antonio Ibáñez-Cruz, Alejandra Micaela Elena Vergara-Florián, William C. Algoner

“…Bio-contaminated waste included patient care, bags with human blood and blood products, surgical and anatomicalpathological waste, sharps and biological objects, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous and radioactive chemicals. …”
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Exosomal non-coding RNAs in the regulation of bone metabolism homeostasis: Molecular mechanism and therapeutic potential by Chengxiong Huang, Yu Xiao, Liming Qing, Juyu Tang, Panfeng Wu

“…In view of the structure of Exos, it can protect the biologically active molecules can be smoothly delivered to the target cells and involved in the regulation of cell function. …”
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Safety evaluation and whole genome sequencing for revealing the ability of Penicillium oxalicum WX-209 to safely and effectively degrade citrus segments by Xiao Hu, Yujiao Qian, Zhipeng Gao, Gaoyang Li, Fuhua Fu, Jiajing Guo, Yang Shan

“…Serial experiments showed that the crude enzyme had high biological safety. Moreover, the whole genome of P. oxalicum WX-209 was sequenced by PacBio and Illumina platforms. …”
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Identification of key genes underlying radiosensitivity and radioresistance in endometrial cancer through integrated bioinformatics analysis by Chunhui Wan, Lei Zhang, Ting Yu, Hui Lu, Han Xiao, Juan Du

“…GO and GSVA analyses revealed biological processes and signaling pathways involved in key genes. …”
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Carvacrol attenuates N-nitrosodiethylamine induced liver injury in experimental Wistar rats by Balan Rajan, Rajendran Ravikumar, Thandavamoorthy Premkumar, Thiruvengadam Devaki

“…In recent years, notable research has been embarked on to establish the biological actions of Carvacrol for its promising use in clinical applications. …”
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Analytical solution of problem of shielding low-frequency magnetic field by thin-walled cylindrical screen in presence of cylinder by G. Ch. Shushkevich

“…Obtained results can be used to shield technical devices and biological objects against the effects of magnetic fields to provide ecological surrounding of operating electrical installations and devices.…”
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Distinct Roles of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by Juan Shi, Feng Li, Meihui Luo, Jun Wei, Xiaoming Liu

“…Wnt signaling pathways are tightly controlled under a physiological condition, under which they play key roles in many biological functions, including cell fate specification and tissue regeneration. …”
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Understanding Genetic Regulation of Sex Differentiation in Hermaphroditic Fish by Junchao Fang, Guanglve Li, Wenyin Luo, Qiaomu Hu

“…As a fundamental taxonomic group within vertebrates, fish represent an invaluable resource for investigating the mechanisms underlying sex determination and differentiation owing to their extensive geographical distribution and rich biodiversity. Within this biological cohort, the processes of sex determination and differentiation are intricately governed by both genetic factors and the complex interplay of environmental cues. …”
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Endovascular Treatment of Vertebral Column Metastases Using Intra-Arterial Cisplatin: Pilot Experience by Bohdan W. Chopko

“…Endovascular treatment of spinal metastases may hold promise, especially as newer categories of biologic agents become more widely available.…”
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Effects of organic amendments on sand dune fixation by E. A. Elhadi, A. R. Mubarak, F. A. M. Rezig

“…Conclusions Incorporation of organic waste in desertified sandy dune soils increased its nutrient content and hence sustained biological fixation of sand dunes.…”
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Classification by production: an alternative criterion to categorization by Luis Yáñez, Nidia Rojas, Ricardo Aparicio, Manuel Mazzei, Eugenio Maldonado, Jairo Fernández, Nicola Fabbozzo, Rafael Rincón, Rafael Urdaneta

“… At the beginning of the Genealogical Control and Registration Program, it was found that the main herds that formed the national buffalo breeding stock did not have the pertinent records for mating, even though the vast majority of this biological material had certificates of registration from their country of origin, initially from Bulgaria and India and later from Brazil and Colombia. …”
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A Comprehensive Methodological Review of Major Developments in Bioinformatics Pipelines for Transcriptomic Data Analysis by Awais ALi, Syed Luqman Ali, Abdelkarem Omneya

“…Background: Recent advances in transcriptomics have provided new insights to analyze a wide range of biological data. RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) is a common method used to study the complete set of RNA molecules (the transcriptome) in different cell types, genetic backgrounds, and environments. …”
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Interleukin-18 Increases TLR4 and Mannose Receptor Expression and Modulates Cytokine Production in Human Monocytes by Luciane Alarcão Dias-Melicio, Reginaldo Keller Fernandes, Daniela Ramos Rodrigues, Marjorie Assis Golim, Angela Maria Victoriano Campos Soares

“…This cytokine exerts many unique biological and immunological effects. To explore the role of IL-18 in inflammatory innate immune responses, we investigated its impact on expression of two toll-like receptors (TLR2 and TLR4) and mannose receptor (MR) by human peripheral blood monocytes and its effect on TNF-α, IL-12, IL-15, and IL-10 production. …”
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Severe Hypotension, Hypoxia, and Subcutaneous Erythema Induced by Indigo Carmine Administration during Open Prostatectomy by Koichiro Nandate, Bryan B. Voelzke

“…Indigo carmine (also known as 5,5′-indigodisulfonic acid sodium salt or indigotine) is a blue dye that is administered intravenously to examine the urinary tract and usually is biologically safe and inert. Indigo carmine rarely may cause adverse reactions. …”
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L’Arbre des rues de Mexico : une ressource au-delà de son exploitabilité by Nora Itri

“…In this context, the tree acquires the status of "mediator", between a deeply artificialized environment created by humankind and the underlying biological territory that makes up the Mexico City Valley. …”
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Functional and Practical Insights Into the Genetic Basis of Takayasu Arteritis by Desiré Casares‐Marfil, Amr H. Sawalha

“…The analysis of transcription factor motifs within TAK‐associated loci revealed enrichment of the STAT and RUNX families, both characterized by their role in immune functions and inflammatory responses. The enrichment in biological processes in susceptibility loci confirmed the involvement of specific immune‐related pathways in TAK. …”
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Bamboo-inspired ultra-strong nanofiber-reinforced composite hydrogels by Hao Zhuo, Xinyu Dong, Quyang Liu, Lingyi Hong, Zhaolong Zhang, Shuchang Long, Wei Zhai

“…Abstract Biological materials, such as bamboo, are naturally optimized composites with exceptional mechanical properties. …”
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The Role of Dendritic Cell Subsets in Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion and the Regulatory Effect of Baicalin on It by Nannan Lai, Xiaoxiao Fu, Guozhen Hei, Weiwei Song, Ran Wei, Xiaoxiao Zhu, Qiang Guo, Zhen Zhang, Chu Chu, Ke Xu, Xia Li

“…Baicalin from Radix Scutellariae possesses a wide range of pharmacological and biological activities. However, the effect of baicalin on DC function in RSA has not been investigated. …”
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Liposome-Encapsulated Bioactive Guttiferone E Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated MH-S Macrophages and Cytotoxicity against Human Cancer Cells by Jean Paul Dzoyem, Shashank Reddy Pinnapireddy, Hugues Fouotsa, Jana Brüßler, Frank Runkel, Udo Bakowsky

“…Guttiferone E is a naturally occurring polyisoprenylated benzophenone exhibiting a wide range of remarkable biological activities. But its therapeutic application is still limited due to its poor water solubility. …”
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Species distribution modelling of invasive alien species; Pterois miles for current distribution and future suitable habitats by C. Turan

“…The mean sea surface temperature and maximum bathymetry played an important role in the prediction of the model and explained relatively higher biological importance to the extension and adaptation of <em>P. miles</em> with extreme environmental factors. …”
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