Exploring anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial potential of Aspergillus flavus, a fungal endophyte isolated from Dillenia indica leaf callus by Ashish Gupta, Brajesh Chandra Pandey, Mohd Yaseen, Renu Kushwaha, Madhavenda Shukla, Pratima Chaudhary, Partha Pratim Manna, Aparna Singh, Ida Tiwari, Gopal Nath, Nishi Kumari

“…As, endophytes are remarkable source of active constituents, there is a great need to explore such endophytes. …”
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Chemical composition and insecticidal potential of botanical fractionation extracts for the management of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, 1855 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored... by Fikadu Kifle, Melaku Girma, Araya Gebresilassie, Yitbarek Woldehawariat, Estifanos Ele

“…E. globulus leaves and their constituent compounds have potential for the development of natural insecticides or fumigants for the control of maize weevils in stored grains. …”
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Multi-omics uncovers immune-modulatory molecules in plasma contributing to resistance exercise-ameliorated locomotor disability after incomplete spinal cord injury by Ren Zhou, Jibao Chen, Yunhan Tang, Chuijin Wei, Ping Yu, Xinmei Ding, Li’ao Zhu, Jiajia Yao, Zengqiang Ouyang, Jing Qiao, Shumin Xiong, Liaoliao Dong, Tong Yin, Haiqing Li, Ye Feng, Lin Cheng

“…Mechanistically, the comprehensive multi-omics analysis involving both human and mice reveals that the principal constituents responsible for the observed neuroprotective effects within the plasma are predominantly immunoregulatory factors, warranting further experimental validation. …”
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Ethanolamine-induced assembly of microcompartments is required for Fusobacterium nucleatum virulence by Dana S. Franklin, Yi-Wei Chen, Yimin Chen, Manuel Wittchen, Angela Agnew, Alexis Luu, Julian P. Whitelegge, Z. Hong Zhou, Andreas Tauch, Asis Das, Hung Ton-That

“…Mass spectrometry of isolated BMCs unveiled the identity of the constituent proteins EutL, EutM1, EutM2, and EutN. Consistent with the role of these proteins in BMC assembly and metabolism, deletion of eutN, eutL/eutM1/eutM2, or eutL/eutM1/eutM2/eutN not only affected BMC formation but also ethanolamine utilization, causing cell growth defects with ethanolamine as a nutrient. …”
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Dimorphisme sexuel dans la force de morsure et de préhension chez le microcèbe mignon et héritabilité des caractères by Pauline Thomas, Anthony Herrel, Emmanuelle Pouydebat, Fabienne Aujard

“…Ces résultats nous ont permis de constituer des données préliminaires à une étude plus approfondie sur l’héritabilité des caractères chez le microcèbe…”
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Evaluation of CellerateRX Surgical Powder utility in reducing groin complications after femoral exposure by Vy C. Dang, BS, Eric K. Peden, MD, Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, Alan B. Lumsden, MD, Linda Le, MD, Charudatta S. Bavare, MD, Sohaib K. Mhaidi, MD, Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD

“…Bilateral groin incisions were counted as two separate constituents in the overall sample. The perioperative protocol in the management of these patients included 1-hour preoperative vancomycin (15 mg/kg intravenously [IV])/ceftriaxone (2 g IV), double skin preparation with 4% chlorhexidine, hair removal with surgical clippers, Ioban, postoperative doxycycline (100 mg oral or IV twice daily for 24 hours), and negative pressure wound therapy or a muscle flap in high-risk patients. …”
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Comparison of the mid-infrared spectra and prediction equations developed from morning and evening milk samples from twice-a-day milked dairy cows by M. Frizzarin, E. Hayes, A. Casa, D.P. Berry

“…ABSTRACT: Mid-infrared spectroscopy is a technology used globally for quantifying the concentration of fat, protein, lactose, and other constituents in the milk samples of both individual animals and bulk tank milk. …”
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GIS-based modeling and analytical approaches for groundwater quality suitability for different purposes in the Egyptian Nile Valley, a case study in Wadi Qena by Hanaa A. Megahed, Abd El-Hay A. Farrag, Amira A. Mohamed, Mahmoud H. Darwish, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Heba El-Bagoury, Paola D’Antonio, Antonio Scopa, Mansour A. A. Saad

“…Comparative analysis against standard quality guidelines indicated that most groundwater samples exceeded safe levels for major constituents, TDS, TH, pH, and EC, making them unsuitable for drinking but potentially suitable for irrigation of high salt-tolerant crops. …”
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Comparative analysis of ambient, in-home, and personal exposures reveals associations between breathing zone pollutant levels and asthma exacerbations in high-risk children by Camille M. Moore, Jonathan Thornburg, Elizabeth A. Secor, Katharine L. Hamlington, Allison M. Schiltz, Kristy L. Freeman, Jamie L. Everman, Tasha E. Fingerlin, Andrew H. Liu, Max A. Seibold

“…Methods We measured personal exposures to NO2, O3, PM10 and PM10 constituents, including black carbon (BC), brown carbon (BrC), environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), endotoxins, and 𝛽-glucan, in a cohort of children with exacerbation-prone asthma for 72 h using wearable monitors. …”
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Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Military River Defense on the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Shanxi Section of the Yellow River by Tianlian WANG, Zhe LI

“…MethodsThe quantitative analysis is conducted using the ArcGIS geographic information platform, involving the review of historical documents, the field investigation of existing sites, the utilization of drones for low-altitude image data collection for purpose of generating 3D real scene model, and the integration of historical aerial films and other multi-source data.The specific methodology comprises two key components: Firstly, analyzing the constituent elements of the defense system of river defence space and summarizing their functional attributes based on the theoretical framework of the Ming Great Wall’s military defence; secondly, summarizing the spatial distribution characteristics of river defence elements by incorporating changes in geographic location, hydrology, environment, and other natural factors. …”
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Effets du braconnage et des mutilations sur les budgets d’activités et les rapports sociaux des chimpanzés sauvages de Sebitoli dans le parc national de Kibale (Ouganda) by Marie Cibot, Justine Philippon, Romain Laurent, Emmanuelle Pouydebat, Sabrina Krief

“…Les chimpanzés ayant subi des mutilations dues au piégeage constituent un modèle d’étude unique des conséquences de ces blessures sur la flexibilité comportementale des individus. …”
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La revitalisation du corse ou l’émergence de projets de société concurrents by Romain Colonna

“…Nous faisons l’hypothèse qu’elles révèlent deux visions de la citoyenneté différentes d'une part et qu'elles permettent à chacun des groupes politiques insulaires de se constituer une légitimité distincte face au pouvoir central d'autre part. …”
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Le stress thermique environnemental dans l’espèce bovine : 2. Effets physiologiques, pathologiques, comportementaux, alimentaires, immunitaires et sur la production laitière by Christian Hanzen, Pauline Delhez, Jean-Luc Hornick, Françoise Lessire, Djellel Eddine Gherissi

“…L’augmentation de la fréquence respiratoire (> 60 mouvements/min)et le halètement qui en résulte tout comme l’augmentation de la quantité d’eau ingérée et la réduction de l’ingestion alimentaire constituent les principales manifestations d’un stress thermique. …”
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La conservation communautaire dans le territoire de Bolobo : forces et faiblesses by Jean‑Christophe Bokika

“…En outre, le fait que la coutume locale de ces populations ne soit pas favorable à la consommation de la viande de bonobo constitue un autre avantage. Par ailleurs, la proximité de cette zone avec Kinshasa et Brazzaville est de nature à favoriser le développement de l’écotourisme et de la recherche scientifique. …”
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Mesure de la digestibilité <em>in vivo</em> de résidus de récolte de quatre variétés améliorées de sorgho à double usage sur les moutons de race Djallonké by Souleymane Ouédraogo, Lassina Sanou, Issaka Gnegne, Modou Sere, Myriam Adam, Patrice Savadogo, Chantal Yvette Kaboré Zoungrana

“…L’ingestion et la digestibilité des pailles ont été évaluées sur 12 béliers adultes de race Djallonké, dans des cages de digestibilité avec collecte totale des fèces. Le régime était constitué de paille de sorgho broyée servie ad libitum, avec une complémentation de tourteau de coton. …”
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Waste marble sludge and calcined clay brick powders in conventional cement farina production for cleaner built environment by Mehmet Serkan Kırgız, Jamal Khatib, Andre Gustavo de Sousa Galdino, Said Kenai, Ahmed Ashteyat, Raul D.S.G. Campilho, Roberto Alonso Gonzalez Lezcano, Gideon Olukunle Bamigboye, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…To this end, there were prepared twenty-four different binder constituents at 0, 6, 10, 20, 21, and 35%. Then the hardened mortar samples were prepared with the new twenty-four different binders, standard drinkable water, and standard mortar sand. …”
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Two Novel Compounds Isolated from the Marine Fungal Symbiont of Aspergillus unguis Induce Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest in Breast Cancer Cells: In vitro Study by Bashari MH, Agung MUK, Ariyanto EF, Al Muqarrabun LMR, Salsabila S, Chahyadi A, Rosandy AR, Afifah E, Afni M, Atmaja HE, Putri T, Utami F, Subhan B, Syafrizayanti, Andriani Y, Elfahmi

“…Subsequently, ethyl acetate extraction and isolation of chemical constituents produced was performed. The structures of the isolated compounds were identified using several spectroscopic methods, ie, UV, NMR, and mass spectrometry. …”
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Iodine activates NLRP3 inflammasomes in PBMCs of patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and regulates Th1 and Th17 cell differentiation by Ying Wu, Qingling Guo, Yongping Liu, Xun Gong, Wei Sun, Yushu Li, Chenling Fan, Weiping Teng, Zhongyan Shan

“…In PBMCs, the mRNA and protein expressions of certain inflammasome constituents (e.g., NLRP1, NLRP3, absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) and caspase-1), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 were assessed using qRT-PCR and western blotting. …”
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Valorisation des résidus de cultures pour l’alimentation du bétail au Burkina Faso : perception des agropasteurs et pratiques d’utilisation by Songdah Désiré Ouattara, Boko Michel Orounladji, Souleymane Sanogo, Der Dabiré, Dramane Diomandé, Ollo Sib, Mohamed Habibou Assouma

“… Contexte : La valorisation des résidus de cultures pour l’alimentation des ruminants constitue une solution pour combler une partie du déficit fourrager des systèmes d’élevage pastoraux et agropastoraux durant la saison sèche en Afrique de l’Ouest, dans un contexte de changement climatique. …”
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Effects of Different Aging Treatments on Functional Components and Flavor Substances of Chrysanthemum Rice Wine by Wei GAO, Huaining YIN, Aiyuan WANG, Baokun DING, Yunhao ZHANG, Ling XIONG, Xinyue FENG, Maobin CHEN, Yu ZHANG

“…This suggests that appropriate aging techniques can enrich the flavor compounds, balance the nutritional constituents, and improve the taste of chrysanthemum rice wine.…”
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