IUPHAR Review: Alpha6-containing GABAA receptors – Novel targets for the treatment of schizophrenia by Lih-Chu Chiou, Werner Sieghart

“…So far, the beneficial actions of these modulators have been demonstrated in animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders, only. Future human studies have to investigate the safety and possible side effects of these modulators and to clarify, to which extent individual symptoms of schizophrenia can be reduced by these drugs in patients during acute and chronic dosing.…”
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On the Design and Development of Planar Monopole Antenna for Bone Crack/Void Detection by Ananda Venkatesan Boologam, Kalimuthu Krishnan, Sandeep Kumar Palaniswamy, Sachin Kumar, Shreya Bhowmik, Nivesh Sharma, Deepesh Vaish, Sourish Chatterjee

“…This method can detect bone fractures in a noninvasive manner. The human arm model is constructed, and the effect of bone cracks of different lengths on the resonating frequency is investigated. …”
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The doppel (Dpl) Protein Influences In Vitro Migration Capability in Astrocytoma-Derived Cells by Alberto Azzalin, Elena Sbalchiero, Giulia Barbieri, Silvia Palumbo, Cristina Muzzini, Sergio Comincini

“…Doppel (Dpl) protein is the paralogue of the cellular prion (PrPC) protein. In humans, Dpl is expressed almost exclusively in testis where it is involved in spermatogenesis. …”
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Stabilizing milk-derived extracellular vesicles (mEVs) through lyophilization: a novel trehalose and tryptophan formulation for maintaining structure and Bioactivity during long-te... by Alan B. Dogan, Spencer R. Marsh, Rachel J. Tschetter, Claire E. Beard, Md R. Amin, L. Jane Jourdan, Robert G. Gourdie

“…In addition to undertaking established mEV assays of structure and function on our preparations, we introduce a novel, efficient, high throughput assay of mEV bioactivity based on Electric Cell Substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS) in Human dermal fibroblast monolayers. By adding appropriate excipients, such as trehalose and tryptophan, we describe a protective formulation that preserves mEV bioactivity during long-term, room temperature storage. …”
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Mechanism of Action of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HNU502 and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Alleviating Antibiotic Side Effects by CHEN Lin, LI Ao, LI Jiahe, ZHANG Zeng, ZHANG Jiachao

“…This study contributes to a better understanding of the link between human health and gut microbiota, and provides new therapeutic options for mitigating antibiotic side effects, which is of great significance for improving patients’ health status and quality of life.…”
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Spatial-temporal differentiation and influencing factors of ecosystem health in Three-River-Source national Park by Yanqin Wang, Huaju Xue, Aiqing Li, Xiaofan Ma, Ailing Sun, Jinhe Zhang

“…It also showed significant “high-high” and “low-low” clustering effects in the eastern and northwestern regions. (3) Among all the indicators assessed, ecosystem vigor was the indicator that contributed the most to the growth of the ecosystem health index. (4) Variations in ecosystem health of TNP were mainly shaped by land use intensity and precipitation, and interactions between natural environmental factors and human activity factors enhanced the explanation of these changes. …”
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Feeding Patterns and Xenomonitoring of Trypanosomes among Tsetse Flies around the Gashaka-Gumti National Park in Nigeria by Solomon Ngutor Karshima, Idris A. Lawal, Oluseyi Oluyinka Okubanjo

“…Tsetse flies fed predominantly on cattle and less frequently on humans and also showed mixed feeding habits.…”
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Awifauna wodno-błotna środkowej Wisły w okresie lęgowym: wpływ działalności człowieka na rozmieszczenie, liczebność i bogactwo gatunkowe by Dariusz Bukaciński, Monika Bukacińska, Arkadiusz Buczyński

“…It will allow us to estimate soberly how very the intensity of human utilization of the river affects the distribution of avifauna of the Vistula, determining the richness and abundance of valuable and/or endangered species breeding in a given area.…”
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Urinary glucose detection with spiral shape hollow core photonic crystal fiber: Towards improved diabetes management by Md. Safiul Islam, A.H.M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Md. Jakir Hossen, Abdullah Al Mamun, Khalid Sifulla Noor, Diponkar Kundu, Md. Galib Hasan

“…Insufficient insulin leads to an inability to transform glucose into energy, resulting in increased amounts of glucose in human body. Acute diabetes treatment and follow-up rely on urine glucose detection since it provides a non-invasive, reasonably priced means to assess glucose levels and regulate the progression of the disease. …”
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Geospatial perspective for monitoring SDG 6.6.1 based on spatial and temporal analysis of lake water storage variations in Dongting Lake, China by Huanhua Peng, Zihan Tang, Zhiming Chen, Yating Wu, Yuan Yuan, Qian Shi, Lelin Li, Hao Chen

“…This study not only provide a geospatial perspective for monitoring water storage for SDG 6.6.1 under the climate oscillations and human impacts in a large floodplain lake but also provide an important scientific basis for improving the optimal allocation of water resources of the Dongting Lake area. …”
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RECQL4 requires PARP1 for recruitment to DNA damage, and PARG dePARylation facilitates its associated role in end joining by Mansoor Hussain, Prabhat Khadka, Komal Pekhale, Tomasz Kulikowicz, Samuel Gray, Alfred May, Deborah L. Croteau, Vilhelm A. Bohr

“…Mutations in RECQL4 have been associated with various human diseases, including Rothmund–Thomson syndrome. …”
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Brake Drum Temperature Rise and Its Influence on Truck Driving Safety in Tunnel Groups Section by Yunyong He, Enhuai He, Le Zhang, Jianping Gao, Changfeng Yang, Lu Sun, Haotian Yang, Zhen Gong, Ziqiang Liu

“…The study collects data on brake drum temperature and braking duration from an experimental vehicle under the coupling action of human-vehicle-road-environment. Through comparative analysis, theoretical derivation, and model construction, conclusions are drawn. …”
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RETRACTED: Palmitic Acid Impedes Extravillous Trophoblast Activity by Increasing MRP1 Expression and Function by Yunali Ashar, Qiuxu Teng, John N. D. Wurpel, Zhe-Sheng Chen, Sandra E. Reznik

“…HTR-8/SVneo and Swan-71 cells, first trimester human EVTs, were grown in the absence or presence of 0.5 mM and 0.7 mM palmitic acid, respectively, for 72 h. …”
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Electromyographic correlates of effortful listening in the vestigial auriculomotor system by Andreas Schroeer, Andreas Schroeer, Andreas Schroeer, Farah I. Corona-Strauss, Farah I. Corona-Strauss, Farah I. Corona-Strauss, Farah I. Corona-Strauss, Ronny Hannemann, Ronny Hannemann, Steven A. Hackley, Daniel J. Strauss, Daniel J. Strauss, Daniel J. Strauss, Daniel J. Strauss

“…Recently, electromyographic (EMG) signals of auricular muscles have been shown to be an indicator of spatial auditory attention in humans, based on a vestigial pinna-orienting system. …”
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PD‐1+CD8+ T Cell‐Mediated Hepatocyte Pyroptosis Promotes Progression of Murine Autoimmune Liver Disease by Jie Long, Si‐Yu Yang, Zhen‐Hua Bian, Hao‐Xian Zhu, Min Ma, Xiao‐Qing Wang, Liang Li, Weici Zhang, Ying Han, M. Eric Gershwin, Zhe‐Xiong Lian, Zhi‐Bin Zhao

“…A spontaneous severe murine model of autoimmune liver disease has been previously established in dnTGFβRII Aire−/− mice, exhibiting disease phenotypes that resemble both human primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Evaluation of the Efficacy of Manipulation and Cervical Traction in the Treatment of Radical Cervical Spondylosis by Jianquan Chen, Rongbin Chen, Yong Li, Maoshui Chen, Zhouming Lv, Haobin Zeng, Qiang Lian

“…Once suffering from this disease, it is often difficult to cure and recurring, with complex clinical symptoms, causing a serious impact on human health. Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of manipulation and cervical traction in the treatment of radical cervical spondylosis. …”
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Tumor Anti-Initiation and Anti-Progression Properties of Sulphated-Extract of Colocasia esculenta by Amira M. Gamal-Eldeen, Hassan Amer ‎, Cinderella A. ‎ Fahmy, Haytham ‎ Dahlawi, Basem H ‎ Elesawy, Nahla L. ‎ Faizo, Bassem M. ‎ Raafat

“…Furthermore, SCE showed a potent cytotoxicity against human breast MCF-7 carcinoma cells (IC 50 27.73 µg/mL), whereas SCE treatment inhibited the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC IC 50 37.70 µg/mL) and disturbed the pattern of cell cycle phases. …”
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Fluids, faulting and earthquakes in the brittle crust: recent advances and new challenges by Fabbri, Olivier, Raimbourg, Hugues, Leclère, Henri

“…Lastly, increase or decrease of $p_{f}$ in depth due to human activities such as hydrocarbon extraction, dam impoundment, gas storage or geothermal energy production result in many cases in the inception or enhancement of seismic activiy, adding clues in favor of a relationship between fluids and earthquakes.…”
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PRMT1 Promotes the Self‐renewal of Leukemia Stem Cells by Regulating Protein Synthesis by Min Zhou, Yi Huang, Ping Xu, Shuyi Li, Chen Duan, Xiaoying Lin, Shilai Bao, Waiyi Zou, Jingxuan Pan, Chang Liu, Yanli Jin

“…It is found that PRMT1 promotes the survival and serially plating abilities of human primary CML LSCs. Genetic deletion of Prmt1 significantly delays the leukemogenesis and impairs the self‐renewal of LSCs in BCR‐ABL–driven CML mice. …”
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The role of genetic diversity, epigenetic regulation, and sex-based differences in HIV cure research: a comprehensive review by Punitha Letchumanan, Kumitaa Theva Das

“…Abstract Despite significant advances in HIV treatment, a definitive cure remains elusive. The first-in-human clinical trial of Excision BioTherapeutics’ CRISPR-based HIV cure, EBT-101, demonstrated safety but failed to prevent viral rebound. …”
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