Influence of flavonoids’ lipophilicity on platelet aggregation by Babić Ivana, Bojić Mirza, Maleš Željan, Zadro Renata, Gojčeta Koraljka, Duka Ivan, Rimac Hrvoje, Jukić Irena

“…In the context of cardiovascular diseases related to plaque and thrombus formation, flavonoids exhibit an anti-aggregatory effect. …”
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Exploring molecular determinants and pharmacokinetic properties of IgG1-scFv bispecific antibodies by Kristina M.J. Aertker, Minu Ravindra Pilvankar, Tobias M. Prass, Michaela Blech, Fabian Higel, Srinath Kasturirangan

“…Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) capable of recognizing two distinct epitopes or antigens offer promising therapeutic options for various diseases by targeting multiple pathways. The favorable pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are crucial, as they directly influence patient safety and therapeutic efficacy. …”
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A proposal of a fecal scoring system based on physicochemical analyses of suckling pig feces by Ana Maria Pons, Blanca González, Joan Pujols, Jordi Serratosa, Joaquim Segalés, Ernesto A. Gómez, Jorge Martínez

“…The correct visual identification of feces in suckling piglets is an important tool for the diagnosis of enteric diseases. The aim of the present observational study was to analyze different physicochemical parameters of the feces of suckling piglets aged 0 to 21 days: visual appearance (color and consistency), fecal dry matter (FDM) content and pH. …”
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Chitosan Nanoparticles for Enhanced Immune Response and Delivery of Multi-Epitope <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Vaccines in a BALB/c Mouse Model by Rita Amaral, Tomás Concha, Jorge Vítor, António J. Almeida, Cecília Calado, Lídia M. Gonçalves

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings indicate that both pDNA and recombinant protein vaccines encapsulated into chitosan nanoparticles are promising candidates for eradicating <i>H. pylori</i> and mitigating associated gastric diseases in humans.…”
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Synthesis and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Dextran from Maltodextrin via pH Controlled Fermentation by <i>Gluconobacter oxydans</i> by Seung-Min Baek, Bo-Ram Park, Legesse Shiferaw Chewaka, Yun-Sang So, Ji-Hye Jung, Seul Lee, Ji Young Park

“…This dextran could function as a slowly digestible carbohydrate, aiding in postprandial glycemic regulation and mitigating chronic metabolic diseases like diabetes.…”
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Assessment of factors implicated in bone fusion after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar intervertebral fusion by Zheng Huang, Xialin Li, Weihong Yi, Junfeng Gong, Yue Zhou, Yu Tang

“…Objective: Lumbar spinal fusion is a common procedure for treating spinal degenerative diseases. Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (PELIF) is a minimally invasive technique that has gained popularity. …”
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In-vivo high-resolution χ-separation at 7T by Jiye Kim, Minjun Kim, Sooyeon Ji, Kyeongseon Min, Hwihun Jeong, Hyeong-Geol Shin, Chungseok Oh, Robert J. Fox, Ken E. Sakaie, Mark J. Lowe, Se-Hong Oh, Sina Straub, Seong-Gi Kim, Jongho Lee

“…This new pipeline holds promise for analyzing iron and myelin concentration changes in various neurodegenerative diseases through precise structural examination.…”
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Metformin versus insulin in glycemic control in pregnancy (MevIP): a randomized clinical trial protocol by Carolina Freitas Alves Amaral-Moreira, Daiane Sofia Morais Paulino, Belmiro G. Pereira, Patricia Moretti Rehder, Fernanda G. Surita

“…Abstract Background Gestational diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in pregnancy, with an incidence of 5 to 18% in Brazil, and is associated with high morbidity rates. …”
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid IFN-γ+ Th17 Cells and Regulatory T Cells in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis by Anders Tøndell, Torolf Moen, Magne Børset, Øyvind Salvesen, Anne Dorthea Rø, Malcolm Sue-Chu

“…Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cells, from 30 patients with sarcoidosis, 18 patients with other diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, and 15 healthy controls, were investigated with flow cytometry for intracellular expression of FoxP3. …”
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among People Living with HIV in Libreville, Gabon by Samira Zoa-Assoumou, Hervé M’boyis-Kandem, Pelagie Saphou-Damon, Davy Ulrich Leger Mouangala, Guy-Francis Nzengui, Marina Mbani-Okoumba, Claudine Kombila-Koumavor, Gael Mourembou, Brama Ibrahim, Angelique Ndjoyi-Mbiguino

“…The surveillance of diseases of global health concern in PLHIV is crucial to estimate population-level exposure and inform public health responses.…”
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SPECIES DIVERSITY OF THE VIR COLLECTION OF GRAIN LEGUME GENETIC RESOURCES AND ITS USE IN DOMESTIC BREEDING by M. A. Vishnyakova, T. G. Aleksandrova, T. V. Buravtseva, M. O. Burlyaeva, G. P. Egorova, E. V. Semenova, I. V. Seferova, G. N. Suvorova

“…Incorporation of crop wild relatives into the breeding process is promising for crop improvement in a number of aspects: for example, to increase resistance to diseases, pests, abiotic stressors, etc.…”
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Functional Properties of Human-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Sarah Ezquerra, Amparo Zuleta, Rodrigo Arancibia, José Estay, Francisco Aulestia, Flavio Carrion

“…They show great potential for cell therapy-based treatments, which is why they are being used in numerous clinical trials for a wide range of diseases. However, the success of placebo-controlled clinical trials has been limited, so new ways of improving the therapeutic effects of MSC are being developed, such as their assembly in a 3D conformation. …”
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Assessment of Coverage and Quality of Selected Clinical Chemistry Tests among Medical Laboratories of Health Facilities in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia by Aklilu Getachew, Waqtola Cheneke, Yaregal Asres, Shiferaw Bekele, Estifanos Kebede

“…Medical laboratories play essential roles in measurement of analyte in clinical sample for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. Thus, data generated from the laboratory have to be reliable for which strict quality assurance is maintained. …”
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Mycological Profile and Associated Factors Among Patients with Dermatophytosis in Astana, Kazakhstan by Alma Aimoldina, Ainura Smagulova, Gulnar Batpenova, Nellie Konnikov, Togzhan Algazina, Zulfiya Jetpisbayeva, Dinara Azanbayeva, Darkhan Amantayev, Vladimir Kiyan

“…This dermatophyte infection may be more serious in individuals with underlying somatic diseases, immunodeficiencies, endocrine disorders, or chronic illnesses. …”
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Hematologic and clinical chemistry reference intervals for six species of wild birds frequently rescued in the Republic of Korea by Myeongsu Kim, Myeongsu Kim, Zun Zun Wut Hmohn, Woochan Jang, Woochan Jang, Geonwoo Baek, Geonwoo Baek, Jae-Ik Han, Jae-Ik Han

“…It is expected that these reference intervals will be used as important data in diagnosing diseases in rescued wild birds.…”
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Healthcare waste characteristics and management in regional hospital and private clinic by S. Ajbar El Gueriri, F. El Mansouri, F. Achemlal, S. Lachaal, J. Brigui, A. Fakih Lanjri

“…The study intends to assess the generation rate and management methods of healthcare waste in the regional hospital center and a private clinic in Tangier, Morocco, with a focus on potential risks to health workers from infectious diseases.METHODS: The study collected data on healthcare waste generation over a period of two months by measuring and analyzing general and hazardous waste using an electronic scale. …”
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Immune status improvement in piglets through the use of interferon-containing products during specific prevention of porcine pleuropneumonia by A. G. Shakhov, L. Yu. Sashnina, V. A. Prokulevich, Yu. Yu. Vladimirova, M. I. Adodina

“…Specific prevention is one of the most effective methods for the control of infectious diseases causing considerable economic damage to commercial pig farms, among which is porcine pleuropneumonia. …”
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Biodegradation of rice husks for glucose production using Streptomyces coelicolor STRP-19 by Waleed M. Abdulkhair, Younes M. Rashad, Mohamed Hafez, Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad, Mohamed Bourouah

“…Accumulation of rice husks as a by-product of rice milling represents an environmental issue, as their disposal by burning leads to significant air pollution and serious respiratory diseases.…”
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Pharmacological Inhibition of Caspase-1 Ameliorates Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity through Suppression of Apoptosis, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Mice by Jung-Yeon Kim, Jae-Hyung Park, Kiryeong Kim, Jungmin Jo, Jaechan Leem, Kwan-Kyu Park

“…Caspase-1 is a proinflammatory caspase responsible for the proteolytic conversion of the precursor forms of interleukin-1β to its active form and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases. It was reported that genetic deficiency of caspase-1 prevented cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. …”
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Factors Related to Diet Quality in Adolescent at Yadika 12 High School Depok by Zahra Fadhlina Hidayat, Avliya Quratul Marjan, Utami Wahyuningsih

“…These factors may negatively impact adolescent diet quality, leading to health issues and higher risks of degenerative diseases. Objectives: This study analyzes the factors related to diet quality among adolescents at Yadika 12 High School Depok. …”
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