Effectiveness of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training on strength, endurance, and flexibility in adults with intellectual disabilities, a randomized controlled trial by Hamed Babagoltabar-Samakoush, Behnoosh Aminikhah, Saeid Bahiraei

“…Further research is needed to replicate these findings and investigate underlying mechanisms, but the study highlights the potential of DNS training to promote physical fitness and well-being in individuals with ID. …”
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Altered brain functional network connectivity and topology in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Weiwei Ni, Weiyin Vivian Liu, Mingrui Li, Shouchao Wei, Xuanzi Xu, Shutong Huang, Lanhui Zhu, Jieru Wang, Fengling Wen, Hailing Zhou

“…IntroductionType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accelerates brain aging and disrupts brain functional network connectivity, though the specific mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate T2DM-driven alterations in brain functional network connectivity and topology.MethodsEighty-five T2DM patients and 67 healthy controls (HCs) were included. …”
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Photosynthetic characteristics of Paris polyphylla var. chinensis in response to different light intensities and soil water contents by Yaling Zhang, Yaling Zhang, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Zhaozhao Wang, Juan Zhang, Xinghao Tang, Yu Chen, Xiao-Li Yan, Lu-Ping Qu, Lu-Ping Qu

“…It is important to note that excessive light can damage not only the quantum yield for electron transport (φDo) and PSII light quantum yield (Fv/Fm), but also various physiological mechanisms that can lead to overall plant damage and a decline in organic matter. …”
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Clinicopathological Significance of FOXO4 Expression and Correlation with Prx1 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Yunping Lu, Yajun Shen, Lingyu Li, Min Zhang, Min Wang, Lihua Ge, Jing Yang, Xiaofei Tang

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the clinicopathological significance of FOXO4 expression and its potential mechanism in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). …”
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The quality of Tibetan sheep meat from pastures was synergistically regulated by the rumen microbiota and related genes at different phenological stages by Xiaowei Chen, Yuzhu Sha, Xiu Liu, Yanyu He, Wenhao Li, Liangwei Yao, Jiqing Wang, Wenxin Yang, Qianling Chen, Min Gao, Wei Huang, Bin Ma, Bin Ma

“…Meat quality is a key indicator of meat performance in ruminants, and its mechanism and regulation are also key to ruminant research. …”
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Miniaturization and characterization of patient derived hepatocellular carcinoma tumor organoid cultures for cancer drug discovery applications by David A. Close, Paul A. Johnston

“…Organoids cultured in rgf-MG could be stained in situ with HCI reagents without mechanical, chemical or enzymatic disruption of the hydrogel matrices and quantitative data extracted by image analysis. …”
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Mesenchymal stromal cells promote the formation of lung cancer organoids via Kindlin-2 by Zhilin Sui, Xianxian Wu, Jiaxin Wang, ShihJye Tan, Chao Zhao, Zhentao Yu, Chuanyue Wu, Xiaoxiao Wang, Ling Guo

“…Conclusion The results obtained from our research enhance the understanding of the mechanisms implicated in the formation of tumor organoids and aid in creating stronger patient-specific tumor organoid models. …”
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Effects of celastrol on the heart and liver galaninergic system expression in a mouse model of Western-type diet-induced obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic live... by Nikolina Canová, Jana Šípková, Mahak Arora, Zuzana Pavlíková, Zuzana Pavlíková, Tomáš Kučera, Ondřej Šeda, Tijana Šopin, Tomáš Vacík, Ondřej Slanař

“…However, the exact molecular mechanisms responsible for these effects remain unclear. …”
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Helicobacter pylori SlyD stabilizes TPT1 via hnRNPK and enhances OCT1-mediated CDX2 transcriptional activation to drive gastric intestinal metaplasia by Shuwen Zheng, Yingying Wang, Chuxuan Ni, Rui Guo, Xunan Qiu, Jijun Chen, Lu Wang, Xiaohu Sun, Moye Chen, Yunen Liu, Yuan Yuan, Yuehua Gong

“…However, the underlying mechanism remains undetermined. Methods Gastric epithelial cells were stimulated with H. pylori 26695, a SlyD inactivated mutant (ΔSlyD), and purified HpSlyD protein, respectively. …”
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A decade of treating traumatic sternal fractures in a single-center experience in Korea: a retrospective cohort study by Na Hyeon Lee, Seon Hee Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Ho Hyun Kim, Sang Bong Lee, Chan Ik Park, Gil Hwan Kim, Dong Yeon Ryu, Sun Hyun Kim

“…Patient data were collected, including demographics, injury mechanisms, severity, associated injuries, sternal fracture characteristics, hospital stay duration, mortality, respiratory complications, and surgical details. …”
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Why do patients with isolated PCL rupture experience no subjective knee joint instability during walking? An in vivo biomechanical study by Mingfeng Lu, Mingfeng Lu, Wei Chen, Jinpeng Lin, Jinpeng Lin, Wenhan Huang, Junqing Gao, Junqing Gao, Lilian Zhao, Shilin Li, Lilei He, Yu Zhang

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the kinematic changes in the knee joint during walking in patients with isolated PCL-deficiency (PCLD) to determine the presence of walking-related joint instability (mechanical instability—abnormal displacement form structural damage). …”
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Health effects of astaxanthin in the intestinal tract of yellow-feathered broilers by Yu-Yun Gao, Zhi-Xin Lin, Min Zhang, Rui Yang, Ping-Ting Guo, Jing Zhang, Chang-Kang Wang, Ling Jin

“…Therefore, this experiment aimed to investigate the effects of astaxanthin on intestinal morphology, barrier function, mucosal immunity, and cecal flora in yellow-feathered broilers, and to explore the potential mechanisms. A total of 288 male yellow-feathered broilers (1-day-old) were randomly allocated to four groups with six replicates of 12 birds each. …”
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Sucrose-Sweetened Drinks Reduce the Physical Performance and Increase the Cardiovascular Risk in Physically Active Males by Raianne dos Santos Baleeiro, Aparecida Patricia Guimarães, Perciliany Martins de Souza, Rafael da Silva Andrade, Karina Barbosa de Queiroz, Daniel Barbosa Coelho, Emerson Cruz de Oliveira, Lenice Kappes Becker

“…The cardiorespiratory response to exercise (VO2max) (48.15 ± 10.42 vs. 40.98 ± 11.20), peak heart rate (186.64 ± 8.00 vs. 179.64 ± 6.28), total exercise time (15.02 ± 1.57 vs. 14.00 ± 2.18), and mechanical work (15.83 ± 4.53 vs. 13.68 ± 5.67) decreased after eSSBd intake (all values expressed in initial mean ± DP vs. final). …”
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Infiltration of Blood-Derived Macrophages Contributes to the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy by Jing-Jing Sun, Lin Tang, Xiao-Pei Zhao, Jun-Mei Xu, Yang Xiao, Hui Li

“…Diabetes was induced using streptozotocin in male A/J mice. Mechanical withdrawal thresholds were measured weekly to characterize neuropathy phenotype. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Three-Dimensional-Printed Pure Titanium Fracture Plates with Locking Screw Systems in Distal Tibia Fractures by Ji Hye Choi, Jun Hyoung Lee, Seung Hyeop Lee, Woo Young Jang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether a locking mechanism can be effectively implemented using 3D-printed pure titanium and further evaluate the clinical outcomes of such implants in patients with distal tibia fractures. …”
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How much water vapour does the Tibetan Plateau release into the atmosphere? by C. Zheng, L. Jia, G. Hu, M. Menenti, M. Menenti, J. Timmermans

“…<p>Water vapour flux, expressed as evapotranspiration (ET), is critical for understanding the earth climate system and the complex heat–water exchange mechanisms between the land surface and the atmosphere in the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau (TP) region. …”
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Determining the intention of receiving the influenza vaccine: a cross-sectional survey among international and domestic college students in the USA by Charles Liu, Jiying Ling, ChengChing Liu, Angela Chia-Chen Chen, Nagwan Zahry, Ravichandran Ammigan, Loveleen Kaur

“…This study examined the relationships between the theory of planned behaviour (TPB; attitudes, perceived behavioural control (PBC) and subjective norms) and students’ intention of receiving an influenza vaccine.Design, setting and participants A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 222 domestic students recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk and 197 international students recruited through the Registrar’s Office at a Midwest university.Results International students had higher levels of PBC, intention and attitudes towards receiving an influenza vaccine compared with domestic students. …”
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Metabolites induced by citrus tristeza virus and ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ influence the feeding behavior of Diaphorina citri: an electrical penetration graph and LC–MS/M... by Jingtian Zhang, Fengchun Xia, Yuhe Li, Yangyang Liu, Fengnian Wu, Xiaoling Deng, Meirong Xu

“…We recently found that both CLas and CTV could be acquired and retained by the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri. However, the mechanism through which CLas and CTV interact with the insect vectors and plant hosts has not been defined. …”
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Use of inpatient palliative care in metastatic testicular cancer patients undergoing critical care therapy: insights from the national inpatient sample by Cristina Cano Garcia, Reha-Baris Incesu, Francesco Barletta, Simone Morra, Lukas Scheipner, Andrea Baudo, Stefano Tappero, Mattia Luca Piccinelli, Zhe Tian, Fred Saad, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Carlo Terrone, Ottavio De Cobelli, Luca Carmignani, Sascha Ahyai, Nicola Longo, Derya Tilki, Alberto Briganti, Severine Banek, Luis A. Kluth, Felix K. H. Chun, Pierre I. Karakiewicz

“…Within the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database (2008–2019), we tabulated IPC rates in metastatic testicular cancer patients receiving CCT, namely invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG), dialysis for acute kidney failure (AKF), total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or tracheostomy. …”
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Serum-derived small extracellular vesicles as biomarkers for predicting pregnancy and delivery on assisted reproductive technology in patients with endometriosis by Ayako Muraoka, Akira Yokoi, Akira Yokoi, Akira Yokoi, Kosuke Yoshida, Kosuke Yoshida, Masami Kitagawa, Bayasula, Mayuko Murakami, Natsuki Miyake, Reina Sonehara, Tomoko Nakamura, Satoko Osuka, Hiroaki Kajiyama

“…Although no predictors were found from miRNAs in serum EVs without endometriosis, miRNAs in serum EVs of patients with endometriosis could provide novel noninvasive biomarkers to predict pregnancy and have potential clinical applicability in ART.DiscussionFurther studies are required to examine the functional importance of these miRNAs to elucidate the pathological mechanisms of endometriosis and pregnancy.…”
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