Autoantibodies Targeting AT1 Receptor from Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Upregulate Proinflammatory Cytokines Expression in Endothelial Cells Involving NF-κB Pathway by Weijuan Li, Zhi Li, Yaoqi Chen, Songhai Li, Yuanyuan Lv, Wenping Zhou, Mengyang Liao, Feng Zhu, Zihua Zhou, Xiang Cheng, Qiutang Zeng, Yuhua Liao, Yumiao Wei

“…Antibodies were determined by chronotropic responses of cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes coupled with receptor-specific antagonists (valsartan and AT1-EC2) as described previously. …”
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Does the Apoptosis Value of Cumulus Cells Play a Role in Rescue Oocyte in Vitro Maturation? by Tulay Irez, Sinem Ercan Dogan, Enver Ciraci, Saadet Busra Aksoyer, Muhammet Sait Toprak, Nurten Dayioglu, Onur Guralp

“…STUDY DESIGN: In this experimental study, donated immature germinal vesicle oocytes were cultured for, in vitro maturation, embryo development in matured germinal vesicle oocytes were compared with apoptotic properties of cumulus cells. …”
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Infections Caused by Actinomyces neuii: A Case Series and Review of an Unusual Bacterium by Nathan Zelyas, Susan Gee, Barb Nilsson, Tracy Bennett, Robert Rennie

“…Cases of A. neuii were identified in 2013-2014 in Alberta. Samples were cultured aerobically and anaerobically. A predominant catalase positive Gram-positive coryneform bacillus with no branching was isolated in each case. …”
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Sanguineous Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade in the Setting of Graves’ Disease: Report of a Case and Review of Previously Reported Cases by Peter V. Bui, Sonia N. Zaveri, J. Rush Pierce Jr.

“…The patient progressed to thyroid storm, treated with propylthiouracil, potassium iodine, hydrocortisone, and cholestyramine. Cultures and cytology of the pericardial fluid were negative. …”
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Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV): a Globally Emerging Threat to Tilapia Aquaculture by Lowia Al-Hussinee, Kuttichantran Subramaniam, Win Surachetpong, Vsevolod Popov, Kathleen Hartman, Katharine Starzel, Roy Yanong, Craig Watson, Hugh Ferguson, Salvatore Frasca Jr, Thomas Waltzek

“… Tilapia lake virus is a globally emerging virus responsible for episodes of mass mortality in cultured and/or feral tilapia (Oreochromis spp. and hybrids) in Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. …”
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Psychometric Validation of the Information Area of Digital Competence in High School Students in Perú by Teresa Fernández-Bringas, Francisco Sandoval-Arteta, Cristóbal Suárez-Guerrero, Giancarlo Ojeda Mercado

“…Conclusion – “ECODIES - Area 1: Information” is a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of the information digital competence, including cultural differences, in high school students.…”
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Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis of Differential Metabolites in Three Types of Boza Made from Different Raw Materials by WANG Qi, GAO Yan, XUE Juanjuan, ZENG Jun, HUO Xiangdong, ZHAO Zhongkai

“…Altogether, 109, 124 and 114 differential metabolites were identified in intangible cultural heritage (G1) vs traditional Talmi Boza (G2), G1 vs traditional corn Boza (G3), and G3 vs G2, respectively. …”
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Frequency and antibiotic resistance pattern of Salmonella spp. isolated from traditional dairies and raw milks collected in Yazd province, Iran by Raziyeh Barzegar-Bafrouei, Bahador Hajimohammadi, Hengameh Zandi, Gilda Eslami, Hossein Fallahzadeh

“…Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 350 samples of raw milk and traditional dairy products were randomly collected from July to September 2018. Following culturing the samples, isolates went through biochemical tests for phenotypic identification. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cells Overexpressing MagA, an Endogenous Contrast Agent for Live Cell Imaging by Donna E. Goldhawk, Claude Lemaire, Cheryl R. McCreary, Rebecca McGirr, Savita Dhanvantari, R. Terry Thompson, Rene Figueredo, Jim Koropatnick, Paula Foster, Frank S. Prato

“…MagA expression augmented both Prussian blue staining and the elemental iron content of N2A cells, without altering cell proliferation, in cultures grown in the presence of iron supplements. …”
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Revealing the decision-making practices in automated external defibrillator deployment: insights from Shanghai, China by Chaowei Wu, Yeling Wu, Lu Qiao

“…It was also found that decision-makers in Shanghai mainly deployed more devices in areas with a high density of the elderly population, dense transportation networks, cultural and educational places, and transportation hubs with large population flows. …”
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"So Much Potential:" Latino/a Immigrant Emerging Adults, Legal Status, and Educational Participation by Laura M. Gonzalez, Isabelle Ong Gaffney, Yesenia Mejia

“…The study was a qualitative participatory action research study, and the interview data were analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). Relational cultural theory (RCT) was utilized to illuminate participants’ contexts and experiences, and how they encountered connection/warm welcome or disconnection/chilly welcome. …”
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OVERCOMING SPEECH BARRIERS AT UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES by Alla Durdas, Nataliia Furmanchuk, Anna Bondar, Olena Samar

“…Practical strategies include regular practice, engaging with native content, cultural exploration and learning from mistakes. By creating supportive and interactive environments, teachers can help students to become confident speakers, preparing them for successful work and realization in a globalized world.…”

Género y mejora escolar en centros de educación primaria by Ana Aierbe Barandiaran, Nahia Intxausti Intxausti, Isabel Bartau Rojas

“…Los resultados muestran diferencias en la implicación de los centros y del profesorado, así como en la valoración que estos realizan de la socialización de género, dependiendo de factores personales (edad, sexo, experiencia docente y antigüedad en el centro) y contextuales (tamaño del centro, índice socioeconómico y cultural, inmigración, alta o baja eficacia escolar). …”
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Microbial Isolates from Vegetable Foreign Bodies Inhaled by Dogs by Sara Flisi, Manuel Dall’Aglio, Costanza Spadini, Clotilde Silvia Cabassi, Fausto Quintavalla

“…Bacteriological and mycological cultures, strains identification, and antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed. …”
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Public awareness, attitudes, and motivation toward biobanks: a survey of China by Mingtao Huang, Lanyi Yu, Xiaonan Wang, Kun Li, Jichao Wang, Xinrui Cheng, Xiaomei Zhai

“…Future research should explore the influence of cultural nuances to develop strategies that address specific concerns and ethical challenges in the context of public participation in biobanks.…”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Drug Delivery Capabilities of (Zn, Al)-Based Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles by Vinay J. Nagaraj, Xiaodi Sun, Jiten Mehta, Mac Martin, Thi Ngo, Sandwip K. Dey

“…Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and valproate (VP) were intercalated into (Zn, Al)-LDH nanoparticles to study cellular uptake, biocompatibility, and drug delivery capabilities using cultured pancreatic adenocarcinoma BxPC3 cells. Fluorescence measurements indicated that FITC-intercalated LDH nanoparticles showed a greater degree of energy-dependent uptake rather than passive uptake by BxPC3 cells, especially at high concentrations of nanoparticles. …”
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The Performance of Direct Disk Diffusion for Community Acquired Bacteremia due to Gram-Negative Bacilli and Its Impact on Physician Treatment Decisions by Peter Daley, Adam Comerford, Jurgienne Umali, Carla Penney

“…Retrospective observational study of all positive blood cultures with Gram-negative Bacilli, collected over one year. …”
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Th17: A New Participant in Gut Dysfunction in Mice Infected with Trichinella spiralis by Yu Fu, Wenfeng Wang, Jingjing Tong, Qi Pan, Yanqing Long, Wei Qian, Xiaohua Hou

“…When jejunual smooth muscle strips were cultured with IL-17, contractions elicited by Ach were enhanced in a concentration-dependent manner. …”
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MicroRNA-22 Promotes Renal Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis by Targeting PTEN and Suppressing Autophagy in Diabetic Nephropathy by Yingying Zhang, Siqi Zhao, Depei Wu, Xingmei Liu, Mingjun Shi, Yuanyuan Wang, Fan Zhang, Jing Ding, Ying Xiao, Bing Guo

“…Moreover, microRNA-22 (miR-22) was upregulated and associated with reduced expression of its target gene phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) in both the kidneys of DN rats and high glucose-cultured NRK-52E cells. Intriguingly, induction of autophagy by rapamycin antagonized high glucose-induced collagen IV (Col IV) and α-SMA expression. …”
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Women’s understanding and experiences of menopause in low-income and middle-income countries in the Asia Pacific region: a scoping review protocol by Michelle Redman-MacLaren, Karen Cheer, Relmah Baritama Harrington, Dorothy Esau, Emmy Foroasi

“…A woman’s experiences of menopause are shaped by her individual circumstances and may vary between social and cultural contexts. Evidence is needed to inform research and programme delivery that supports women’s health and well-being throughout the menopausal transition. …”
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