Factores de riesgo cardiovasculares e hiperreactividad cardiovascular en jóvenes venezolanos by Sady Montes Amador, Mikhail Benet Rodríguez, Lenia Ramos Rodríguez, Esther Cano Andino, Erick Andrés Pérez Martín

“…Es tres veces mayor la hiperreactividad cardiovascular en las personas con historia familiar de hipertensión arterial, el 60 % de las personas con un índice de masa corporal mayor o igual a 27 kg/m2 son hiperreactivos cardiovasculares, en la medida que se ingiere más alcohol aumenta la respuesta cardiovascular a la prueba del peso sostenido, son hiperreactivos el 33,3 % de los que fuman. …”
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Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives by Miguel A. Rodríguez, Ali Mijoba, Nereida J. Parra-Giménez, Zuleyma Blanco, Katiuska Chávez, Alirica I. Suárez, Esteban Fernandez-Moreira, Hegira Ramírez, Jaime E. Charris

“…Sulfonyl derivative 8b was the most promising compound with IC50: 9.58 ± 2.02 μM and with a selectivity index (SI) greater than 31.31, that justifies the description as a promising hit for further study as a possible antichagasic agent.…”
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RNA-Sequence Reveals the Regulatory Mechanism of miR-149 on Osteoblast Skeleton under Mechanical Tension by Yifan Wang, Guanyin Zhu, Fang Pei, Yigan Wang, Jun Liu, Caixia Lu, Zhihe Zhao

“…Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) detected the expression of miR-149 and ARFGAP with SH3 domain, Ankyrin repeat, and Ph domain 3 (ASAP3) mRNA. Western blot detected the protein levels of ASAP3, F-actin, osteogenic markers bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2), and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2). …”
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Geographical feature and method factors significantly influence the reliability of ecological source information transmission at multi-scale by Kai Li, Wei Wu, Shiqi Tian, Linjuan Li, Zhe Li, Yue Cao

“…To address this issue, we integrated a multi-scale analysis framework based on previous studies and examined landscape scales ranging from 102 to 105 km2 across four extents, utilizing a 30 m base resolution and six additional grain sizes. …”
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NaTiOx‐modified high‐nickel layered oxide cathode for stable sodium‐ion batteries by Yingcong Liu, Xing Zhou, Dongwei He, Xiaowei Liu, Chao Yang, Dawei Xu, Meilong Wang, Ruitao Sun, Bin Zhang, Jingjing Xie, Jin Han, Wen Chen, Ya You

“…As a result, the modified NNCM622 cathode obtains a high specific capacity of 143.4 mAh g−1 and an improved capacity retention of 69% after 300 cycles. …”
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Heart-Kidney Biomarkers in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Stress Testing by Mikko Haapio, Andrew A. House, Massimo de Cal, Dinna N. Cruz, Paolo Lentini, Davide Giavarina, Antonio Fortunato, Luigi Menghetti, Matteo Salgarello, Andrea Lupi, Giuliano Soffiati, Alessandro Fontanelli, Pierluigi Zanco, Claudio Ronco

“…BNP rose with stress to a greater degree in patients with detectable NGAL (10.2 vs. 3.5 pg/mL, P=.03). LVEF at rest and with stress was significantly lower in the detectable NGAL group; 55.8 versus 65.0 (P=.03) and 55.1 vs. 63.8 (P=.04), respectively. …”
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Antimicrobial properties of selected microalgae exopolysaccharide-enriched extracts: influence of antimicrobial assays and targeted microorganisms by Marion Pointcheval, Marion Pointcheval, Marion Pointcheval, Anthony Massé, David Floc’hlay, Franck Chanonat, Jacques Estival, Marie-José Durand

“…The results indicated microalgae growth inhibition by EPS-enriched extracts from N. commune (99.3%), C. reinhardtii (84.8%), and M. gaditana (84.1%). To our knowledge, this study is the first to explore the algicidal properties of EPS-enriched extracts derived from microalgae, identifying promising candidates for future investigations into their potential applications.…”
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Accurately Tunable AuNC‐ZIF Content Architecture Based on Coordination‐Dissociation Mechanism Enables Highly Brightness Dual‐Site Fluorescent Biosensor by Junyang Chen, Yuqian Wang, Runpu Shen, Wei Li, Sainan Gao, Zhikang Xiao, Qiyan Lv, Xiaojie Song, Jianzhong Xu, Gaoxiang Xu, Huifang Cui, Zhaohui Li

“…By employing an image‐processing algorithm, quantitative detection is achieved with a detection limit of 0.07 ng mL⁻1. The findings provide crucial insights into the relationship between the assembly and performance of AuNCs and ZIFs, offering guidance for designing ultrasensitive multifunctional biosensors applicable in the field of biosensing.…”
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HIL Test Verification of PDPI Control of Induction Generator‐Based Multi‐Rotor Wind Turbine Systems by Habib Benbouhenni, Mourad Yessef, Nicu Bizon, Sara Kadi, Ayman Alhejji, Badre Bossoufi

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Identification of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Subtypes Based on Global Gene Expression Profiling to Predict the Prognosis and Potential Therapeutic Drugs by Cunzhen Zhang, Jiyao Wang, Lin Jia, Qiang Wen, Na Gao, Hailing Qiao

“…Subtype S1 showed higher stromal scores, immune scores, and ESTIMATE scores and infiltration of macrophages M0 and plasma cells, as well as lower tumor purity and infiltration of NK cells (resting/activated) and resting mast cells. …”
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PARP‐1 Inhibition Increases Oxidative Stress in Ets‐1‐Expressing MDA‐MB‐231 Breast Cancer Cells by Magalie Hervieu, Arnaud J. Legrand, Emilie Floquet, Thierry Idziorek, Corentin Spriet, Didier Monté, Vincent Villeret, Marc Aumercier, Souhaila Choul‐li

“…We first demonstrated that PARPi reduced cells growth through G2/M cell cycle arrest. Next, we evaluated PARP‐1 inhibition effect on oxidative DNA damage in Ets‐1‐overexpressing and Ets‐1‐non‐expressing breast cancer cells and we showed that PARPi led only Ets‐1‐overexpressing cells to accumulate it, which triggers the DNA damage response as revealed by the increase in the level of a panel of DNA damage‐related proteins. …”
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Isolation and identification of novel casein-derived bioactive peptides and potential functions in fermented casein with Lactobacillus helveticus by Mengzhu Fan, Tingting Guo, Wanru Li, Jing Chen, Fushuo Li, Chao Wang, Yi Shi, David Xi-an Li, Shaohui Zhang

“…The product peptide DELQDKIHPF found in both extracell and intracell was quantitatively analyzed using the MRM mode of UPLC-U3Q, 23.1 and 9.76 ng/mL, respectively. The quantitative analysis of the potential bioactive peptide may also advance the production of peptide products in the future. …”
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Fast Rate Production of Biodiesel from Neem Seed Oil Using a Catalyst Made from Banana Peel Ash Loaded with Metal Oxide (Li-CaO/Fe2 (SO4)3) by Ismail J. Madai, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Additionally, the nitrogen adsorption/desorption studies revealed that CBA interestingly exhibits a high BET surface area of 411.2 m2/g and promising mesopores (3.014 nm). The catalyst also displayed better recyclability evidenced by the fact that it was able to be reused after five successive runs with better recyclability of 75%. …”
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Feasibility of transpedicular screw placement through the posterior arch of C1: A CT study in the Emirati population by Ivan James Prithishkumar, Dineshwary Suresh, Nerissa Naidoo, Rashid AlSharhan, Usama Al Bastaki, Jeyaseelan Lakshmanan, Baylis Vivek Joseph

“…Methods: Computed tomography images of the cervical spine in 160 adults (>18 years) who are natives of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (M = 80; F = 80) were reviewed. Morphometric parameters relevant to pedicle screw fixation via the posterior arch were studied. …”
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Evaluation of Krill Meal in Commercial Diets for Juvenile Swimming Crab (Portunus trituberculatus) by Chen Guo, Min Jin, Lefei Jiao, Shichao Xie, Xiangsheng Zhang, Jiaxiang Luo, Tingting Zhu, Qicun Zhou

“…Results demonstrated that 10% replacement of FM with KM can promote growth performance and antioxidant capacity and notably upregulate the mRNA levels of genes related to TOR pathway and antioxidant of swimming crab.…”
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Identification and Functional Characterization of P159L Mutation in in a Family with Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young 5 (MODY5) by Eun Ky Kim, Ji Seon Lee, Hae Il Cheong, Sung Soo Chung, Soo Heon Kwak, Kyong Soo Park

“…In the MIN6 pancreatic β-cell line, overexpression of the P159L mutant was significantly associated with decreased mRNA levels of GLUT2 compared to wild-type (p < 0.05). …”
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Impact of Feeding Frequency on Growth Performance and Antioxidant Capacity of <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems by Qinlang Liang, Gang Liu, Yazhi Luan, Jiangbo Niu, Yasong Li, Huwei Chen, Ying Liu, Songming Zhu

“…Juvenile shrimp (3.85 ± 0.3 g) were cultured for 63 days with feeding frequencies of 6, 8, 10, and 12 times/day (A6, A8, A10, and A12 groups, respectively) using automatic feeders, with a control group fed manually 6 times/day (M6). Results indicated that automatic feeding significantly improved final body weight, specific growth rate, and feed conversion ratio compared to manual feeding. …”
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The effect of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative compliance on the association between mode of birth and breastfeeding initiation in Sri Lanka by Laavanya Lokeesan, Elizabeth Martin, Rebecca Byrne, Yvette D. Miller

“…Specifically, being primiparous strengthened the likelihood that having a planned caesarean section decreased women’s exposure to BFHI Step 4; and having a pre-pregnancy BMI of 23–27.49 kg/m2 weakened the likelihood that planned caesarean section decreased exposure to BFHI Step 4. …”
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Interferon-γ and Interleukin-10 Responses during Clinical Malaria Episodes in Infants Aged 0–2 Years Prenatally Exposed to Plasmodium falciparum: Tanzanian Birth Cohort by Boniphace Sylvester, Dinah B. Gasarasi, Said Aboud, Donath Tarimo, Siriel Masawe, Rose Mpembeni, Göte Swedberg

“…Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine levels of IL-10 and IFN-γ in infants and detect IgM in cord blood. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. …”
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Occupationally Acquired American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis by Maria Edileuza Felinto de Brito, Maria Sandra Andrade, Éricka Lima de Almeida, Ângela Cristina Rapela Medeiros, Roberto Pereira Werkhäuser, Ana Isabele Freitas de Araújo, Sinval Pinto Brandão-Filho, Alzira Maria Paiva de Almeida, Eduardo Henrique Gomes Rodrigues

“…One isolate was obtained by culture (from patient 2 biopsy samples) and characterized as Leishmania (Viannia) naiffi through an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) with species-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and by multilocus enzyme electrophoresis (MLEE). …”
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