Ketamine effects on resting state functional brain connectivity in major depressive disorder patients: a hypothesis-driven analysis based on a network model of depression by Kasper Recourt, Joop Van Gerven, Joop Van Gerven, Nadieh Drenth, Jeroen van der Grond, Kantaro Nishigori, Nic J. Van Der Wee, Gabriël E. Jacobs, Gabriël E. Jacobs

“…Ketamine’s antidepressant effects and its impact on functional networks in non-resistant forms of major depressive disorder are expected to provide valuable insight into ketamine’s mechanism of action related to depression.MethodsThis study employs an existing network model of major depressive disorder to investigate the effects of ketamine on resting state connectivity in a therapy-non-resistant major depressive disorder population. …”
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Creation of body color mutants by CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides by Lina Sun, Tian Gao, Zhiqiang Li, Xiaolong Yang, Zuliang Qin, Mingxiao Ye, Ying Li, Feilong Wang, Deshou Wang

“…It is the first successful application of gene-editing technology in LMB, which has taken a key step in studying the gene function and molecular mechanism and provided a novel method for improving the economic traits of LMB aquaculture.…”
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Comparison of pediatric injury patterns before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea: a retrospective study by Geom Pil Nam, Woo Sung Choi, Jin-Seong Cho, Yong Su Lim, Jae-Hyug Woo, Jae Ho Jang, Jea Yeon Choi

“…The surveillance data was categorized by injury mechanism, location, activity, and severity. We analyzed the injury patterns of pediatric patients aged 0 to 15 years. …”
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Understanding the implementation strategy of a secondary care tobacco addiction treatment pathway (the CURE project) in England: a strategic behavioural analysis by Matthew Evison, Anna Haste, Catherine Haighton, Freya Howle, Angela M Rodrigues, Angela Wearn, Verity Mallion

“…A logic model was developed to specify CURE’s implementation strategy and its mechanisms of impact. We explored the extent to which BCTs and intervention functions addressed the key theoretical domains influencing implementation using prespecified matrices. …”
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Cecal Patches Generate Abundant IgG2b-Bearing B Cells That Are Reactive to Commensal Microbiota by Masato Tsuda, Hiraku Okada, Natsuki Kojima, Fumiya Ishihama, Yuhei Muraki, Toshiki Oguma, Nanako Hattori, Takumi Mizoguchi, Kiyoaki Mori, Satoshi Hachimura, Yoshimasa Takahashi, Kyoko Takahashi, Shuichi Kaminogawa, Akira Hosono

“…However, the function of GALT in the large intestine, such as cecal patches (CePs) and colonic patches (CoPs), and their regulatory mechanisms remain largely unknown. In this study, we demonstrate that the CePs possess more IgG2b+ B cells and have fewer IgA+ B cells than those in PPs from BALB/c mice with normal gut microbiota. …”
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Reduced irradiation exposure areas enhanced anti-tumor effect by inducing DNA damage and preserving lymphocytes by Huiqin Chen, Yuan Li, Qiaofeng Shen, Guanqun Guo, Zhigang Wang, Hanyu Pan, Min Wu, Xueqing Yan, Gen Yang

“…In this study, we evaluated the antitumor efficacy of reduced-tumour-area radiotherapy (RTRT) , and explored the relationship between tumor control and immune preservation and the molecular mechanisms underlying of them. Methods In mouse breast cancer models, we compared the anti-tumor effects of RTRT and conventional radiotherapy (CNRT) by assessing tumor growth, metastasis, and survival rates. …”
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The Influences of Microwave Irradiation and Heat Treatment on the Dynamic Tensile Response of Granite by Shu Wang, Lei Bao, Pujing Yao, Jingxuan Xi, Ting Zhang, Yueqing Guo, Xinshuang Wu, Yitong Sun

“…The paramount significance of temperature’s influence on rock engineering endeavors underscores its profound capacity to alter the physical and mechanical attributes of rocks. Among the most crucial techniques utilized to thermally induce damage and diminish the tensile resilience of rock materials are microwave irradiation and heat treatment. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Different Glazing Brands on Surface Roughness of Monolithic Zirconia by Riyam Imad Fouad, Lateef Essa Alwan Al Jorani, Abdel Kareem Jasim Khadim Al-Azzawi

“… The effect of glazing on the mechanical properties of monolithic high translucent zirconia is widely used to fabricate highly aesthetic and strong dental restorations using CAD-CAM technology. …”
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Molecular Dynamics Study on Crystallization Patterns in Tunnel Drainage Pipes in Alkaline Geological Environments by Xiangge Chen, Jie Zhou, Xuefu Zhang, Wenbing Yu, Shiyang Liu, Hongyi Liu, Yuhan Xiao

“…In the alkaline geological environment, crystallization blockage of tunnel drainage systems is a common engineering problem and it is difficult to treat. The microscopic mechanism of crystallization and the environmental influence factors are still unclear. …”
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Metabolic response to burn injury: a comprehensive bibliometric study by Yixu Li, Yixu Li, Yifan Liu, Sujie Xie, Sujie Xie, Yushu Zhu, Yushu Zhu, Xinran Ding, Xinran Ding, Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Shuyuan Xian, Shuyuan Xian, Guosheng Wu, Guosheng Wu, Hanlin Sun, Hanlin Sun, Jiale Yan, Bingnan Lu, Yuntao Yao, Weijin Qian, Yuwei Lu, Yiting Yang, Dayuan Xu, Dayuan Xu, Runzhi Huang, Runzhi Huang, Shizhao Ji, Shizhao Ji

“…The hypermetabolic response after a burn injury relies on metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory dysregulation mechanisms. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the burn metabolism research field, identifying key trends, influential contributors, and emerging research hotspots to inform future investigative efforts. …”
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E46K α-Synuclein Mutation Fails to Promote Neurite Outgrowth by Not Inducing Cdc42EP2 Expression, Unlike Wild-Type or A53T α-Synuclein in SK-N-SH Cells by Hyunja Jung, Seonghan Kim

“…Thus, we compared the effect of E46K α-syn with other types to identify the mechanisms underlying neurite outgrowth. Methods: We transfected SK-N-SH cells with WT and mutant (A53T and E46K) α-syn to investigate the effects of their overexpression on neurite outgrowth. …”
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LIFU Alleviates Neuropathic Pain by Improving the KCC2 Expression and Inhibiting the CaMKIV–KCC2 Pathway in the L4–L5 Section of the Spinal Cord by Ye-Hui Liao, Bin Wang, Mo-Xian Chen, Yao Liu, Li-Juan Ao

“…We used the 50% paw withdraw threshold (PWT50) to evaluate mechanical allodynia. Western blotting (WB) and immunofluorescence (IF) were used to calculate the expression of phosphorylated extracellular signal–regulated kinase 1/2 (p-ERK1/2), calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type IV (CaMKIV), phosphorylated cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element-binding protein (p-CREB), and KCC2 in the L4–L5 portion of the spinal cord after the last behavioral tests. …”
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Association of a multiplex immune marker panel with incident cognitive impairment and dementia: The Northern Manhattan Study by Mohammad Abdurrehman Sheikh, Michelle P. Moon, Clinton B. Wright, Jose Gutierrez, Minghua Liu, Tatjana Rundek, Ken Cheung, Mady Hornig, Mitchell S.V. Elkind

“…Background: The impact of immune mechanisms on dementia risk is incompletely characterized. …”
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Artificial Intelligence–Related Dental Research: Bibliometric and Altmetric Analysis by Wei Lu, Xueqian Yu, Yueyang Li, Yi Cao, Yanning Chen, Fang Hua

“…Disease diagnosis, orthodontic applications, and morphology segmentation were current hotspots. Attention mechanism, explainable AI, multimodal data fusion, and AI-generated text assistants necessitate future research and exploration.…”
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Intra- and Interspecies Conjugal Transfer of Plasmids in Gram-Negative Bacteria by Julia R. Savelieva, Daria A. Kondratieva, Maria V. Golikova

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Plasmid-mediated resistance is a significant mechanism that contributes to the gradual decrease in the efficacy of antibiotics from various classes, including carbapenems. …”
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Muscle contractile properties and perceived fatigue in the general and diseased population by Isa H. Mast, Neeltje A. E. Allard, Dominique tenHaaf, Anouk A. F. Stoffels, Lando Janssen, Hieronymus W. H. vanHees, Silvie Timmers, Bregina T. P. Hijmans‐Kersten, Maria T. E. Hopman, Laurien M. Buffart

“…Abstract Knowledge of muscle contractile properties, physical fitness, and their associations with perceived fatigue may provide insights into mechanisms inducing fatigue and treatment targets. We aimed to identify differences in contractile properties and physical fitness between populations, and examine associations with perceived fatigue. …”
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HGF-Modified Dental Pulp Stem Cells Mitigate the Inflammatory and Fibrotic Responses in Paraquat-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Panpan Geng, Yuning Zhang, Huan Zhang, Xiwen Dong, Yuefeng Yang, XiaoNa Zhu, Chu-Tse Wu, Hua Wang

“…DPSCs-HGF ameliorated pulmonitis and pulmonary fibrosis in PQ mice, effectively improving the survival rate, which might be mediated by paracrine mechanisms. The results suggested that DPSCs-HGF transplantation was a potential therapeutic approach for PQ poisoning.…”
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Maternal nutrition and offspring lung health: sex-specific pathway modulation in fibrosis, metabolism, and immunity by Shuangyi Zhao, Zhimin Chen, Huina Liu, Xinyan Wang, Xiuru Zhang, Huirong Shi

“…These findings highlight the differential regulation of pulmonary injury mechanisms between male and female offsprings exposed to HSD. …”
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Calcium bridges built by mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes: potential targets for neural repair in neurological diseases by Yichen Peng, Li Zhou, Yaju Jin, Danli Wu, Na Chen, Chengcai Zhang, Hongpeng Liu, Chunlan Li, Rong Ning, Xichen Yang, Qiuyue Mao, Jiaxin Liu, Pengyue Zhang

“…This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the various mechanisms of Ca2+ signaling mediated by mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes in neurological diseases, contributing to the exploration of potential therapeutic targets for promoting neuroprotection and nerve repair.…”
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Peculiarities of determining the circle of recipients of one-time financial assistance in case of death of a serviceman, person liable for military service or reservist under marti... by О. V. Dzhafarova, S. O. Shatrava, О. V. Pohorilets

“…It has been proved that today the legislator has created a clear mechanism for the procedure for payment of a one-time financial assistance in the event of death of a serviceman, person liable for military service or a reservist (including a police officer), which indicates that they understand the importance of taking measures to ensure national security and defence in the context of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by russian federation. …”
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