Synthesis and Characterization of Iodinated Chitosan Nanoparticles and Their Effects on Cancer Cells by Germán Alvarado Tenorio, Roberto Espinosa Neira, Carlos Alberto Ávila Orta, Gabriela Yolotzín Romero Zúñiga, Hortensia Ortega Ortiz

“…The cytotoxic effects on human tumor cells of chitosan and iodine-modified chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs-I and CSNPs-IO3) were evaluated for 24 h in a range from 0.15 mg/mL to 0.95 mg/mL concentrations, where CSNPs-IO3 presented the lower viability for lung cancer A549, followed by cervical cancer HeLa cell and finally breast cancer MDA-MB-231, with a weight content of iodate ion in a range of 8.7 to 15 μg. …”
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Management of hepatorenal syndrome and associated outcomes: a systematic review by Anahid Hamidianjahromi, Jamshid Roozbeh, Shahrokh Ezzatzadegan Jahromi, Mohamad Hossein Rezazadeh, Leila Malekmakan

“…The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology and the population, intervention, comparison and outcome scheme were used. We included human-controlled trials that evaluate the current treatment for HRS. …”
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Successful Treatment of Caesarean Scar Pregnancies by Local Treatment Only by Shinji Tanigaki, Chie Nagata, Kazunori Ueno, Nobuaki Ozawa, Shinichi Nagaoka, Kei Tanaka, Haruhiko Sago, Mitsutoshi Iwashita

“…Additional systemic MTX is sometimes needed for CSP cases, especially when β-subunit human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels are >20,000 mIU/ml at diagnosis. …”
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Studies on the Dual Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Properties of Berberis vulgaris Extracts and Its Main Constituent Berberine by Lamyae El khalki, Mounir Tilaoui, Abdeslam Jaafari, Hassan Ait Mouse, Abdelmajid Zyad

“…It also consists of studying the combination effect of berberine and S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP), a nitric oxide (NO) donor, against the human breast adenocarcinoma cell line (MCF-7). Using the MTT assay, we report a differential cytotoxic effect of ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts since the ethanol extract is more cytotoxic than the ethyl acetate one, with IC50 = 3.54 μg/mL and 596.71 μg/mL, respectively. …”
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First Report on the Frequency and Subtype Distribution of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in Extensively Reared Holstein-Friesian Cattle from Terceira Island, Azores Archipelago, Portugal by Sara Gomes-Gonçalves, Alexandra Silva, Guilherme Moreira, Nausicaa Gantois, Rubén Garcia Dominguez, Eric Viscogliosi, Magali Chabé, João R. Mesquita

“…However, the low frequency of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in this animal cohort possibly attributed to the extensive grazing system practiced on Terceira Island and the limited presence of zoonotic isolates, suggests a minimal risk of transmission from cattle to humans. This study highlights the importance of further research on the transmission dynamics of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp., particularly in regions with varying farming practices, to better understand its epidemiology and zoonotic potential.…”
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Long-term Measurements of PM2.5 Concentrations in Lubbock, Texas by Mary C. Kelley, Mallory M. Brown, Clifford B. Fedler, Karin Ardon-Dryer

“…Abstract Aerosol particles, such as PM2.5 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤ 2.5 µm), are an important yet variable component of our atmosphere; their presence defines the air quality and profoundly affects human health. In this project, we examine changes in the PM2.5 concentration, which is subject to temporal and spatial conditions and may vary by hour or day, in Lubbock, Texas, from 2001 to 2018. …”
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GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial and antiulcer evaluations of ginger-infused virgin coconut oil by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Okorie Ndidiamaka H, Adonu Cyril C, Omeh Romanus C, Obidiegwu Onyeka C, Okonkwo Raymond M, Okafor Judith O, Okoye Festus BC

“… Medicinal herb-infused oil is utilized in folkloric medicine due to its efficacy in ameliorating various diseases of humans; even with this evidence, most herbs are still underutilized and poorly investigated. …”
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Hydrogeochemical characterization and water quality assessment of mountain springs: Insights for strategizing water management in the lesser Indian Himalayas by Bhargabnanda Dass, M. Someshwar Rao, Sumit Sen

“…This work provides a first-hand systemic assessment to address the increasing vulnerability of Himalayan spring water sources to natural and human-induced factors.…”
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Differences in Transcriptional Activation by the Two Allelic (L162V Polymorphic) Variants of PPARα after Omega-3 Fatty Acids Treatment by Iwona Rudkowska, Mélanie Verreault, Olivier Barbier, Marie-Claude Vohl

“…To examine the functional difference of the two allelic variants on receptor activity, transient co-transfections were performed in human hepatoma HepG2 cells activated with EPA, DHA and EPA:DHA mixtures. …”
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Uptake kinetics and distribution of flupyrimin by rice (Oryza sativa L.): Effects of subcellular fractionation and soil factors by Xugen Shi, Min Wang, Zhenyu Jiang, Ruqiang Cui, Baotong Li, Xianpeng Zhang, Lianhu Zhang, Duantao Cao

“…Elucidating the absorption and distribution properties of flupyrimin in rice will help assess the potential risks of human exposure to flupyrimin via the food chain. …”
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Implementation Nutrigenomic of Vitamin D in Periodontitis by Hervina Hervina, I Dewa Made Sukrama, I Made Jawi

“…Nutrients acting on the human genome, either directly or indirectly, can change the expression and structure of genes. …”
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Experimental study of mortar incorporating nano-magnetite on engineering performance and radiation shielding by Kunchariyakun Kittipong, Sinyoung Suthatip, MacKenzie Kenneth J. D., Pungkun Vithit, Raknarong Pakkamai, Teh Musofpar, Jekabaso Afham, Sittichan Narumol

“…These results indicate that the addition of nano-Fe3O4 to radiation-shielding mortar can potentially attenuate gamma rays rather than neutrons and lead to the development of materials for shielding radiation from radioactive storage facilities, thereby reducing the impact of this hazardous waste on humans and the environment.…”
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Molecular techniques for cancer diagnostics by Vimal Kishor Singh, Ramesh Chandra

“…Recent advancements in describing genetic alterations in human cancers are a tempting reason for scientists to develop more effective, personalized therapies as the next level of cancer treatment. …”
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Factors Affecting Vulnerability of Urban Space with Crisis Management Approach Case Study: Robat Karim City by Parisa Hamedani, Azita Rajabi

“…In the new age and in the third millennium, natural crises have become an inseparable reality of human life and have become one of the most important issues facing most of the world's metropolises. …”
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Isoleucine at position 137 of haemagglutinin acts as a mammalian adaptation marker of H9N2 avian influenza virus by Weiwei Ma, Chenyang Ren, Lin Shi, Bo Meng, Yali Feng, Ying Zhang

“…The H9N2 subtype of avian influenza virus (AIV) is widely distributed among poultry and wild birds and is also a threat to humans. During AIV active surveillance in Liaoning province from 2015 to 2016, we identified 10 H9N2 strains exhibiting different lethality to chick embryos. …”
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Profiling bacterial communities of irrigation water and leafy green vegetables produced by small-scale farms and sold in informal settlements in South Africa by D. M. Kgoale, J. K. Gokul, S. Duvenage, E. M. Du Plessis, L. Korsten

“…These findings suggest that the edible plant microbiome can play an important role as transient contributor to the human gut and has the potential to affect overall health.…”
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Candida albicans Fungaemia following Traumatic Urethral Catheterisation in a Paraplegic Patient with Diabetes Mellitus and Candiduria Treated by Caspofungin by Subramanian Vaidyanathan, Bakul Soni, Peter Hughes, Gordon Ramage, Leighann Sherry, Gurpreet Singh, Paul Mansour

“…This patient was prescribed human soluble insulin and caspofungin 70 mg followed by 50 mg daily intravenously. …”
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Increased birth rank of homosexual males: disentangling the older brother effect and sexual antagonism hypothesis by Raymond, Michel, Turek, Daniel, Durand, Valérie, Nila, Sarah, Suryobroto, Bambang, Vadez, Julien, Barthes, Julien, Apostolou, Menelaos, Crochet, Pierre-André

“…However, there is no consensus on whether both FBOE and AE are present in human populations, or if only one of these mechanisms is at play with its effect mimicking the signature of the other mechanism. …”
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Anthelmintic activity of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione-based metallodrugs by Maria E. Cirino, Thainá R. Teixeira, Alessandro M. H. Silva, Ana C. C. Borges, Lucas Fukui-Silva, Luis G. Wagner, Christiane Fernandes, Malachy McCann, André L. S. Santos, Josué de Moraes

“…This study investigates the potential antiparasitic activity of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione (phendione) and its metal complexes, [Cu(phendione)3](ClO4)2.8H2O and [Ag(phendione)2](ClO4), against Schistosoma mansoni, the causative agent of intestinal schistosomiasis, and Angiostrongylus cantonensis, responsible for eosinophilic meningitis in humans. Additionally, the compounds were tested on Caenorhabditis elegans, a model organism for drug discovery. …”
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Pleural Mesothelial Cells-Induced Monocytes to the Pleural Cavity through the Effect of C3 Lytic Products in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion by Lisha Luo, Juntao Feng, Shuanglinzi Deng, Xinyue Hu, Bingrong Zhao, Wei Tang, Xiaozhao Li

“…Tuberculous protein Mpt64 and anaphylatoxin C3a could significantly promote CXCL12 production in human PMCs isolated from TPE. C3b-CR1, C3d-CR3, and CXCL12-CXCR4 were colocalized in PMCs and monocytes from TPE. …”
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