Unraveling the association and regulatory role of miR-146b-5p in coronary artery disease by Xiaozhu Ma, Shuai Mei, Yi He, Qidamugai Wuyun, Li Zhou, Ziyang Cai, Qiushi Luo, Yi Wen, Jiangtao Yan

“…Quantitative reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction (qRT–PCR) was performed to assess miR-146b-5p expression in PBMCs. …”
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Role of preconception nutrition supplements in maternal anemia and intrauterine growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Sumera Aziz Ali, Jeanine Genkinger, Ka Kahe, Linda Valeri, Nayab Khowaja, Nancy F. Krebs, Louise Kuhn

“…We employed I 2 and Cochran’s Q test statistics to assess heterogeneity. We used a revised Cochrane risk-of-bias (RoB version 2.0) and GRADE (grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation) tools to assess the risk of bias and quality of evidence of eligible RCTs, respectively. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Des-γ-carboxy Prothrombin for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis by Rong Zhu, Jing Yang, Ling Xu, Weiqi Dai, Fan Wang, Miao Shen, Yan Zhang, Huawei Zhang, Kan Chen, Ping Cheng, Chengfen Wang, Yuanyuan Zheng, Jingjing Li, Jie Lu, Yingqun Zhou, Dong Wu, Chuanyong Guo

“…The area under the SROC curve was 0.8930 and the Q index was 0.8238. Significant heterogeneity was found. …”
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Interest, uptake, and feasibility trial of a real-life digital health intervention to improve lifestyle in Brazil by Raquel B De Boni, Jurema C Mota, Michael Duncan, Leonardo Linconl, Giovanna Lucieri Alonso Costa, Sofia Pimentel, Kamila P Sales, Fabiana Gaspar, Fernanda Adaes, Felipe B Schuch, Vicent Balanzá-Martinez, Flavio Kapczinski, Renato S Lima

“…Trial registration The trial was registered at the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos -REBEC)—number RBR-2ssyb6q.…”
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Aloe Emodin Reduces Cardiac Inflammation Induced by a High-Fat Diet through the TLR4 Signaling Pathway by Yingfu Chen, Burong Feng, Ye Yuan, Juan Hu, Wei Zhao, Huiwei Jiang, Wen Li, Ziyi Fan, Zhimin Du

“…Inflammatory markers were detected by qRT-PCR, WB, and immunofluorescence. Results. We demonstrated that the expression levels of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α were increased in the HFD group compared to the normal diet (ND) group, whereas AE treatment significantly reduced their levels in the myocardium. …”
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Identification of highly expressed genes and efficient core promoters specific to buffalo skeletal muscles by J. Huang, J. Huang, D. Guo, R. Zhu, H. Wang, C. Yang, D. Shi, J. Shang

“…Among them, only two genes – namely, <i>VGLL2</i> and <i>CACNG1</i> – were identified to be specifically and efficiently expressed in the skeletal muscles of buffalo by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Then, the transcriptional activity of different truncated fragments of the upstream putative promoter region of<i> VGLL2</i> and <i>CACNG1</i> were evaluated by the dual luciferase reporter gene detection system in mouse C2C12 cells and buffalo skeletal muscle cells. …”
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Normal butanol fraction of Polygonum hydropiper L. flavonoids reduces inflammation caused by PCV2 infections in cell and mouse models by Yu-heng Wei, Shu-mian Zhou, Shu-mian Zhou, Shu-mian Zhou, Wen Zhao, Qi Chen, Qiu-hua Wang, Qiu-hua Wang, Mei-ling Yu, Ying-yi Wei, Ting-jun Hu, Ting-jun Hu, Ting-jun Hu

“…Inflammatory factors such as Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-8, IL-10, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), and Nitric Oxide (NO) were quantified using ELISA, RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry.ResultsResults showed that a PCV2 titer of 104.5 TCID50/0.1 mL when applied to RAW264.7 cells effectively established an in vitro inflammatory model at 12 and 24 h post-infection. …”
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A single-cell transcriptome analysis reveals astrocyte heterogeneity and identifies CHI3L1 as a diagnostic biomarker in Parkinson's disease by Zhongying Gong, Dan Guo, Yufeng Lin, Zhiwei Liu, Mengdi Lv, Xinxin Liu, Yang Yao, Sijia Wang, Yuan Wang, Zhiyun Wang

“…The levels of CHI3L1 mRNA and protein expressions in astrocytes were analyzed using qRT-PCR and Western Blot assay, respectively. Results: We characterized seven cell types within the substantia nigra region of both PD and normal samples. …”
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Machine learning identification of a novel vasculogenic mimicry-related signature and FOXM1’s role in promoting vasculogenic mimicry in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Chao Xu, Sujing Zhang, Jingwei Lv, Yilong Cao, Yao Chen, Hao Sun, Shengtao Dai, Bowei Zhang, Meng Zhu, Yuepeng Liu, Junfei Gu

“…FOXM1 expression in tumor and adjacent tissues was assessed using Western Blotting, IHC, RNA-seq, and Chip-qPCR methods, and its regulatory mechanism was confirmed. …”
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Investigation of Novel Aronia Bioactive Fraction-Alginic Acid Nanocomplex on the Enhanced Modulation of Neuroinflammation and Inhibition of Aβ Aggregation by Bong-Keun Jang, Soo Jung Shin, Hyun Ha Park, Vijay Kumar, Yong Ho Park, Jeom-Yong Kim, Hye-Yeon Kang, Sunyoung Park, Youngsun Kwon, Sang-Eun Shin, Minho Moon, Beom-Jin Lee

“…Inflammation responses were measured via qPCR and ELISA in vitro, and cognitive functions were measured via behavior tests in vivo. …”
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miR-26a-5p Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy through the USP14/NF-κB Signaling Pathway by Jie Bian, Weizhong Ge, Zhengmei Jiang

“…Quantification of mRNA expression was conducted by RT-qPCR analysis. The concentration of proinflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6) was evaluated by ELISA. …”
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Curcumin Prevents Free Fatty Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation via Targeting the miR-22-3p/ CRLS1 Pathway in HepG2 Cells by Yuanyuan Mei, Xiaoting Sun, Shi-Ying Huang, Xiaowen Wu, Kuo-Ting Ho, Liming Lu, Chaoxiang Chen, Jian Li, Jingwen Liu, Guiling Li

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Genetic Analysis and Follow-Up of 25 Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus Patients in China by Bingyan Cao, Chunxiu Gong, Di Wu, Chaoxia Lu, Fang Liu, Xiaojing Liu, Yingxian Zhang, Yi Gu, Zhan Qi, Xiaoqiao Li, Min Liu, Wenjing Li, Chang Su, Xuejun Liang, Mei Feng

“…There are two ABCC8 mutations in TNDM cases and one paternal UPD6q24. Five of the six KATP-PNDM patients were tried for glyburide transition, and 3 were successfully switched to glyburide. …”
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Integrating bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing data: unveiling RNA methylation and autophagy-related signatures in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients by Shi-Xia Liao, Lan-Ying Zhang, Ling-Mei Shi, Huai-Yu Hu, Yan-Hui Gu, Ting-Hua Wang, Yao Ouyang, Peng-Peng Sun

“…Finally, a COPD mouse model was used to validate the expression of critical RNA methylation genes (FTO and IGF2BP2) in lung macrophages via RT-qPCR and flow cytometry. As revealed, we identified 13 RNA methylation-related genes enriched in translation and methylation processes. …”
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The effect of cannabis-derived terpenes on alveolar macrophage function by Patrick M. Greiss, Patrick M. Greiss, Patrick M. Greiss, Jacquelyn D. Rich, Jacquelyn D. Rich, Jacquelyn D. Rich, Geoffrey A. McKay, Dao Nguyen, Dao Nguyen, Dao Nguyen, Dao Nguyen, Mark G. Lefsrud, David H. Eidelman, David H. Eidelman, David H. Eidelman, Carolyn J. Baglole, Carolyn J. Baglole, Carolyn J. Baglole, Carolyn J. Baglole, Carolyn J. Baglole

“…We measured inflammatory cytokine levels using qRT-PCR and multiplex ELISA, as well as phagocytosis of opsonized IgG-coated beads or mCherry-expressing Escherichia coli via flow cytometry. …”
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Transcriptome analysis provides insights into the role of TLP16 in Musa acuminata Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense wilt by Yi-le Huo, Si-wen Liu, Huo-qing Huang, Zai-yuan Li, Mudassar Ahmad, Meng-xia Zhuo, Wen-juan Chen, Chun-yu Li, Bo Liu, Ya-dong Li

“…Promoter regions, transcriptome and qRT-PCR analysis suggested that MaTLP16 might be involved in disease resistance. …”
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Goose astrovirus induces apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress in gosling hepatocytes by Zhihua Lu, Haiqin Li, Xiaona Gao, Duanfeng Fu, Haoyu Huang, Cheng Huang, Meiqin Wu, Xiaoquan Guo

“…TUNEL testing further demonstrated an increase in the quantity of positive cells. RT-qPCR and Western blot analyses indicated that GoAstV infection enhanced the expression of ER Ca2+ release channels (IP3R and RYR) and calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII), while decreasing the expression of ER Ca2+ uptake channels (SERCA). …”
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Phytochemical and Bioactivity Evaluation of Bee Pollen and Androecia of <i>Castanea</i>, <i>Salix</i>, and <i>Quercus</i> Species by Nisa Beril Sen, Irena Vovk, Hasan Kırmızıbekmez, Etil Guzelmeric

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the identification of <i>N</i>¹,<i>N</i>⁵,<i>N</i>¹⁰-tricaffeoylspermidine in bee pollen originated from <i>Salix</i> spp. and androecia of <i>C. sativa</i>, <i>S. alba</i>, and <i>Q. pubescens</i>. The botanical origins of bee pollen were determined via phytochemical profiling using HPTLC-image analyses showing that bee pollen from the same botanical source had almost identical profiles regardless of collection location, geographical differences, and the bee race. …”
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Integrating Bulk and Single-Cell Transcriptomic Data to Identify Ferroptosis-Associated Inflammatory Gene in Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease by Zhou H, Peng Y, Huo X, Li B, Liu H, Wang J, Zhang G

“…Finally, candidate genes were validated in ferroptosis models using reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and immunofluorescence methods.Results: Bulk RNA-seq analysis identified SLC11A1, an inflammatory gene associated with AD. …”
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AaMYB61-like and AabHLH137 jointly regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in Actinidia arguta by Zhe Song, Yukuo Li, Xu Zhan, Xiaohan Li, Lingshuai Ye, Miaomiao Lin, Ran Wang, Leiming Sun, Jinyong Chen, Jinbao Fang, Feng Wei, Xiujuan Qi

“…Results Here, we demonstrated that a key R2R3-MYB transcription factor, AaMYB61-like, plays a crucial role in A. arguta anthocyanin biosynthesis. The RT-qPCR results revealed that transient overexpression of AaMYB61-like in A. arguta fruit at 90–100 DAFB significantly promoted anthocyanin biosynthesis, as did the gene expression levels of AaCHS, AaCHI, AaF3H, AaLDOX, and AaF3GT, whereas the result of VIGS revealed the opposite results in A. arguta fruit at 105–115 DAFB. …”
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