High Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Cloacal Enterococci and <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Free-Living Dalmatian and Great White Pelicans with Detection of Cefotaximase CTX-M-15 Pro... by Teresa Cardona-Cabrera, Sandra Martínez-Álvarez, Carmen González-Azcona, Carlos Javier Gijón-García, Olga Alexandrou, Giorgos Catsadorakis, Panagiotis Azmanis, Carmen Torres, Ursula Höfle

“…<b>Methods:</b> Fifty-two blood and cloacal swab samples were collected from 31 nestlings (20 DP/11 great white pelicans) hatched after the H5N1 outbreak at the Prespa colony and 21 subadult/adult DPs captured at a spring migration stopover. …”
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Biochemical study of striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus broodstock induced by PMSG hormone + anti‒dopamine and turmeric addition by Harton Arfah, Agus Oman Sudrajat, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Muhammad Zairin Junior

“…An observation was also done to blood glycogen content. The striped catfish broodstock was fed on commercial feed without any addition (control) and with turmeric addition (HKu). …”
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<i>Ehrlichia</i> Species in Dromedary Camels (<i>Camelus dromedarius</i>) and Ruminants from Somalia by Aamir M. Osman, Ahmed A. Hassan-Kadle, Marcos R. André, Flávia C. M. Collere, Amir Salvador Alabí Córdova, Fabiano Montiani-Ferreira, Thállitha S. W. J. Vieira, Abdalla M. Ibrahim, Abdulkarim A. Yusuf, Rosangela Z. Machado, Rafael F. C. Vieira

“…This study aimed to investigate the molecular occurrence of <i>Ehrlichia</i> spp. in 530 animals (155 Dromedary camels, 199 goats, 131 cattle, and 45 sheep) in the Benadir and Lower Shabelle regions of Somalia. Blood DNA samples were tested for PCR targeting <i>dsb</i> and <i>sodB</i> genes of <i>Ehrlichia</i> spp. and <i>PCS20</i> and <i>map1</i> genes of <i>E. ruminantium</i>. …”
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Construction of a diagnostic model for chronic mountain sickness among young male migrants to high-altitude areas by ZHANG Quan, CHEN Jian, LIU Bao

“…Their demographic data were collected and blood samples were collected for laboratory test. …”
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Utilization of cinnamon Cinnamomum burmannii leaves and shrimp head in the feed on growth performance of catfish Pangasianodon hypopthalmus by Suclyadi Dairun, Mia Setiawati, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo

“…Triglyceride level, cholesterol, and blood HDL were 416.00-524.05 mg/dL, 139.65-156.68 mg/dL, 73.18-103.70 mg/dL (P>0.05), respectively. …”
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Investigating the impact of microbiome-changing interventions on food decision-making: MIFOOD study protocol by Meghedi Vartanian, Konrad Jakob Endres, Yee Teng Lee, Silke Friedrich, Marie-Theres Meemken, Imke Schamarek, Kerstin Rohde-Zimmermann, Robin Schürfeld, Lina Eisenberg, Anja Hilbert, Frauke Beyer, Michael Stumvoll, Julia Sacher, Arno Villringer, Julia F. Christensen, A. Veronica Witte

“…Further, we obtain fecal and blood samples to investigate gut microbiome composition and related metabolites. …”
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The emergence of DNAM-1 as the facilitator of NK cell-mediated killing in ovarian cancer by Rachel Pounds, Rachel Pounds, Wayne Croft, Hayden Pearce, Tasnia Hossain, Kavita Singh, Janos Balega, David N. Jeevan, Sudha Sundar, Sudha Sundar, Sean Kehoe, Jason Yap, Jason Yap, Paul Moss, Jianmin Zuo

“…NK cells play an important role in the control of malignant disease but the nature of tumour-infiltrating and peripheral NK cells in OC remains unclear.MethodsUsing flow cytometric analysis, we studied the phenotype and function of NK cells in blood, primary tumour and metastatic tissue in 80 women with OC. …”
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Thioredoxin‐interacting protein (TXNIP) is a substrate of the NEDD4‐like E3 ubiquitin‐protein ligase WWP1 in cellular redox state regulation of acute myeloid leukemia cells by Sara Giovannini, Yanan Li, Rosalba Pecorari, Claudia Fierro, Claudia Fiorilli, Federica Corigliano, Valeria Moriconi, Ji Zhou, Anna De Antoni, Artem Smirnov, Sara Rinalducci, Anna Maria Timperio, Massimiliano Agostini, Jinping Zhang, Yufang Shi, Eleonora Candi, Gerry Melino, Francesca Bernassola

“…WWP1 overexpression in AML confers a proliferative advantage to leukemic blasts (abnormal immature white blood cells) and counteracts apoptotic cell death and differentiation. …”
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Circulating Th1 and Th2 Subset Accumulation Kinetics in Septic Patients with Distinct Infection Sites: Pulmonary versus Nonpulmonary by Ming Xue, Yuying Tang, Xu Liu, Mingyuan Gu, Jianfeng Xie, Ling Liu, Yingzi Huang, Fengmei Guo, Yi Yang, Haibo Qiu

“…From a secondary analysis of a prospective observational study, seventy-four previously immunocompetent patients with community-acquired severe sepsis within 24 hours upon onset were enrolled. Whole blood was collected on the admission day (D0), 3rd day (D3), and 7th day (D7). …”
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Investigation of natural infection of BALB C mice by Bartonella henselae by Luciene Silva dos Santos, Sayros Akyro Soares Martins, Francine Ramos Scheffer, Alexandre Seiji Maekawa, Rafaela de Paula Silva, Gabriel Rabelo de Araújo, Paulo Eduardo Neves Ferreira Velho, Marina Rovani Drummond

“…To achieve this, ten immunocompetent BALB/c mice were obtained directly from the bioterium and euthanized for collection of samples, including blood, skin, spleen, liver, heart, eye, kidney, intestine, esophagus, and brain. …”
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Determinants of anemia in school-going adolescents: a case study in Douala, Cameroon by Annick Suzanne Mbazoa Mbou, Godfroy Rostant Pokam Djoko, Alice Ketchaji, Sali Aristide Dama, Florence Irita, Verance Carline Kegha Ngodem, Manuela Tchinda Magne, Alex Kevin Tako Djimefo, Joelle Laure Sobngwi

“…Abstract Context Anemia is a medical condition resulting from a reduction in the number of red blood cells below the reference range. It is a major public health problem, particularly among adolescents, as it can have negative effects on cognitive performance, growth and reproduction. …”
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Characteristic of the active substance of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae preparation having radioprotective properties by G. S. Ritter, V. P. Nikolin, N. A. Popova, A. S. Proskurina, P. E. Kisaretova, O. S. Taranov, T. D. Dubatolova, E. V. Dolgova, E. A. Potter, S. S. Kirikovich, Y. R. Efremov, S. I. Bayborodin, M. V. Romanenko, M. I. Meschaninova, A. G. Venyaminova, N. A. Kolchanov, S. S. Bogachev

“…It is supposed that the radioprotective effect of double-stranded RNA is associated with the participation of RNA molecules in the correct repair of radiation-damaged chromatin in blood stem cells. The hematopoietic pluripotent cells that have survived migrate to the periphery, reach the spleen and actively proliferate. …”
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Case report: Clinical characteristics and Genetical analysis of HSD11B2 in three Chinese children with apparent mineralocorticoid excess: a case series by Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Ming Cheng, Ming Cheng, Bingyan Cao, Bingyan Cao, Min Liu, Min Liu, Xuyun Hu, Xuyun Hu, Di Wu, Di Wu, Di Wu

“…Treatment with oral spironolactone and potassium chloride resulted in the normalization of both blood pressure and serum potassium levels in all patients.ConclusionThis study presents the diagnostic and treatment experiences of three Chinese pediatric patients with AME type I. …”
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The Identification and synthesis of metabolites of 4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-yl)-benzenesulfonamide by Alexander L. Khokhlov, Ilya I. Yaichkov, Anton A. Shetnev, Valeria A. Panova, Julia A. Efimova, Sergey A. Ivanovskiy, Mikhail K. Korsakov, Nikita N. Volkhin, Sergey S. Petukhov

“…The drug in the form of a 1% suspension was administered by intraperitoneal injection. Blood was sampled in a volume of 0.2 mL at the following time points: before administration and 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 24 h after administration. …”
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A scATAC-seq atlas of stasis zone in rat skin burn injury wound process by Ruikang Li, Jiashan Li, Shuai Liu, Xinya Guo, Jianyu Lu, Tao Wang, Tao Wang, Junjie Chen, Yue Zheng, Yue Yuan, Jiaxin Du, Jiaxin Du, Bolin Zhu, Bolin Zhu, Xiaoyu Wei, Pengcheng Guo, Longqi Liu, Longqi Liu, Xun Xu, Xi Dai, Runzhi Huang, Xin Liu, Xin Liu, Xiaoyan Hu, Shiwei Wang, Shizhao Ji

“…We observed distinct gene activation patterns in different cell types at various stages post-burn, highlighting key players in immune activation, tissue regeneration, and blood vessel repair. Importantly, our analysis uncovered the regulatory networks governing these genes, offering valuable insights into the intricate mechanisms orchestrating burn wound healing. …”
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A visual walkthrough of robotic partial mesorectal excision using the Versius surgical system by Amro Mureb

“…Taking advantage of the high magnification and 3-D vision provided by the robotic platform, all the mesorectal blood vessels are well controlled with good haemostasis using the monopolar scissors and the bipolar Maryland diathermy. …”
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Bacteria-specific modified nucleoside is released and elevated in urine of patients with bacterial infections by Ryosuke Yamamura, Yu Nagayoshi, Kayo Nishiguchi, Hitomi Kaneko, Keiichi Yamamoto, Koki Matsushita, Miho Shimamura, Akihiro Kunisawa, Korin Sakakida, Takeshi Chujo, Masataka Adachi, Yutaka Kakizoe, Yuichiro Izumi, Takashige Kuwabara, Masashi Mukoyama, Kazuhito Tomizawa

“…Lastly, clinical studies using urine samples from febrile patients revealed significantly elevated levels of m2A during bacterial infections, and these values did not correlate with inflammation severity markers, such as white blood count (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP). This study reports the mammalian metabolism of modified nucleosides derived from bacterial RNA, and the elevation of urinary m2A in patients with bacterial infections.IMPORTANCEThis study reveals the differences in the fate and release of modified nucleosides in bacteria and mammals. …”
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Effect of rhGH treatment on lipidome and brown fat activity in prepuberal small for gestational age children: a pilot study by Lorena González, Carolina Gonzalez-Riano, Pablo Fernández-García, Rubén Cereijo, Aina Valls, Andrea Soria-Gondek, Nativitat Real, Belén Requena, Joan Bel-Comos, Patricia Corrales, David Jiménez-Pavón, Coral Barbas, Francesc Villarroya, David Sánchez-Infantes, Marta Murillo

“…Interventions included 12-hour fasting blood extraction and infrared thermography at baseline and 3 and 12 months post-treatment. …”
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Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a multi-antigenic adenovirus-based vaccine candidate against Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Jin-Seung Yun, Jin-Seung Yun, Eunkyung Shin, Young-Ran Lee, Jung-Ah Lee, Hyeokjin Lee, Jong-Seok Kim, Sung Jae Shin, Sang-Jun Ha, Sang-Won Lee, Dokeun Kim, Jung-Sik Yoo, Hye-Sook Jeong

“…RNA sequencing of the whole blood of rAd-TB4-vaccinated mice collected pre- and, 1 and 4 weeks post-infection, identified differentially expressed genes associated with immune and inflammatory responses, especially those in the Wnt signaling pathway.ConclusionOur results indicate that rAd-TB4 immunization enhances the immune response to the vaccine boosting antigens in BCG-primed mice, making it a potential adult pulmonary TB vaccine candidate.…”
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Android to gynoid fat ratio and its association with functional capacity in male patients with heart failure by Marcelo Rodrigues Dos Santos, Guilherme Wesley Peixoto daFonseca, Letícia Pironato Sherveninas, Francis Ribeiro deSouza, Antônio Carlos Battaglia Filho, Caio Eduardo Novaes, Rosa Maria Rodrigues Pereira, Carlos Eduardo Negrão, Antônio Carlos Pereira Barretto, Maria‐Janieire de Nazaré Nunes Alves

“…Sarcopenic obesity was defined according to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health criteria (FNIH). Blood sample for metabolic and hormonal parameters were measured. …”
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