A multistage drug delivery approach for colorectal primary tumors and lymph node metastases by Yihang Yuan, Quanjun Lin, Hai-Yi Feng, Yunpeng Zhang, Xing Lai, Mao-Hua Zhu, Jue Wang, Jiangpei Shi, Yanhu Huang, Lele Zhang, Qin Lu, Zeli Yuan, Jonathan F. Lovell, Hong-Zhuan Chen, Peng Sun, Chao Fang

“…Furthermore, through translocation into metastatic LNs via tumor lymphatics, metastatic tumor cells in LNs are eradicated. Metastases to other major organs are also suppressed, which can be ascribed to the inhibition of colorectal cancer metastasis-associated TGF-β, Wnt, and Hippo signaling pathways in metastatic LNs. …”
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Design of Direct Current Microgrid Converter with Cost-Effective Low-Voltage Battery Storage System by Juraj Tvarožek, Michal Prazenica, Tomáš Paulec, Slavomir Kaščák, Patrik Resutík

“…The circuit topology considered is a 3S (three cells in series) configuration. This is because such wiring arrangements are those that are most often found in the home appliances described here. …”
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Microalgae-based biofertilizers improve fertility and microbial community structures in the soil of potted tomato by Xiaotong Song, Jiayi Liu, Yanzhang Feng, Chengxu Zhou, Xiaohui Li, Xiaojun Yan, Roger Ruan, Pengfei Cheng

“…Compared to the control (CK), microalgae-based fertilizers (concentration: 4.45 × 106 cells/ml, dosage: 20 ml/day) improved soil nutrients and salinization indicators. …”
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Genetic Background Strongly Influences the Bone Phenotype of P2X7 Receptor Knockout Mice by Susanne Syberg, Solveig Petersen, Jens-Erik Beck Jensen, Alison Gartland, Jenni Teilmann, Iain Chessell, Thomas H. Steinberg, Peter Schwarz, Niklas Rye Jørgensen

“…The purinergic P2X7 receptor is expressed by bone cells and has been shown to be important in both bone formation and bone resorption. …”
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Measurement report: A comparative analysis of an intensive incursion of fluorescing African dust particles over Puerto Rico and another over Spain by B. Sarangi, D. Baumgardner, A. I. Calvo, B. Bolaños-Rosero, R. Fraile, A. Rodríguez-Fernández, D. Fernández-González, C. Blanco-Alegre, C. Gonçalves, E. D. Vicente, O. L. Mayol-Bracero, O. L. Mayol-Bracero

“…In general, it is not possible to directly determine the specific biological identity from fluorescence signatures; however, measurements of these types of bioaerosols in laboratory studies allow us to compare ambient fluorescence patterns with whole microbial cells measured under controlled conditions. Here we introduce some new metrics that offer a more quantitative approach for comparing FAP characteristics derived from particles measured under different environmental conditions. …”
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Discovery of novel serum peptide biomarkers for cholangiocarcinoma recurrence through MALDI-TOF MS and LC–MS/MS peptidome analysis by Vasin Thanasukarn, Piya Prajumwongs, Nattha Muangritdech, Watcharin Loilome, Nisana Namwat, Poramate Klanrit, Arporn Wangwiwatsin, Sawanya Charoenlappanit, Janthima Jaresitthikunchai, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Attapol Titapun

“…Abstract Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an aggressive cancer originating from bile duct epithelial cells, with a high rate of recurrence following surgical resection. …”
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The Photocatalytic Activity and Compact Layer Characteristics of TiO2 Films Prepared Using Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering by H. C. Chang, H. H. Huang, C. Y. Wu, R. Q. Hsu, C. Y. Hsu

“…TiO2 compact layers are used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) to prevent charge recombination between the electrolyte and the transparent conductive substrate (indium tin oxide, ITO; fluorine-doped tin oxide, FTO). …”
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Tumor-To-Tumor Metastasis of Poorly Differentiated Gastric Carcinoma to Uterine Lipoleiomyoma by Ryo Kiyokoba, Hiroshi Yagi, Hideaki Yahata, Yoshiaki Kawano, Eisuke Kaneki, Kaoru Okugawa, Kenzo Sonoda, Kiyoko Kato

“…The uterine tumor showed histological features of lipoleiomyoma infiltrated by well- to moderately differentiated carcinoma cells that were similar to those of the gastric biopsy, supporting a diagnosis of metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma.…”
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ATG5 and ATG7 Expression Levels Are Reduced in Cutaneous Melanoma and Regulated by NRF1 by Živa Frangež, Deborah Gérard, Zhaoyue He, Marios Gavriil, Yuniel Fernández-Marrero, Yuniel Fernández-Marrero, S. Morteza Seyed Jafari, Robert E. Hunger, Philippe Lucarelli, Shida Yousefi, Thomas Sauter, Lasse Sinkkonen, Hans-Uwe Simon, Hans-Uwe Simon, Hans-Uwe Simon, Hans-Uwe Simon

“…Moreover, NRF1 deficiency increased in vitro migration of melanoma cells. Our results support the concept that reduced autophagic activity contributes to melanoma development and progression, and identifies NRF1 as a novel TF involved in the regulation of both ATG5 and ATG7 genes.…”
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Triplet Electron Exchange in Carbon Nanodots‐assisted Long‐persistent near‐infrared Chemiluminescence for Oncology Synergistic Imaging and Therapy by Run‐Wei Song, Tian‐Ci Jiang, Xue‐Yang Zhang, Cheng‐Long Shen, Qing Lou, Chong‐Xin Shan

“…Abstract In classical photodynamic therapy, tumor cells are killed by the cytotoxic species via type‐I/II photochemical reactions, seriously limited by the external photoexcitation and hypoxia. …”
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PLGA confers upon conventional nonfluorescent molecules luminescent properties to trigger 1O2-induced pyroptosis and immune response in tumors by Lan Zou, Rujing Wang, Mengnan Zhao, Yuke Li, Chen Sun, Jinjin Xie, Yan Chen, Qian Jing, Dandan Mi, Sanjun Shi

“…However, the realm of light-controlled pyroptosis in cancer cells remains largely unexplored. In this study, we took a deliberate approach devoid of any chemical alterations to develop a novel photosensitizer called “pharmaceutical-dots (pharm-dots)” by combining nonemissive polymers (Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), PLGA) with nonfluorescent invisible molecules like curcumin, berberine, oridonin into PLGA nanoparticles (PLGA-NPs). …”
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Six events that shaped antibody approvals in oncology by Suman Paul, Suman Paul, Shibin Zhou, Shibin Zhou

“…Finally, we explore the development of ipilimumab, the first immune checkpoint-inhibiting antibody that activates the immune system to kill cancer cells, and the discovery that allowed the use of checkpoint inhibitors across all cancer types based on the presence of genetic markers. …”
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The Role of Macrophages in the Pathogenesis of Celiac Disease by A. I. Khavkin, E. V. Loshkova, E. I. Kondratieva, N. S. Shapovalova, I. R. Grishkevich, I. V. Doroshenko, G. N. Yankina

“…Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease with a characteristic serological (antibodies to tissue transglutaminase, endomysium, deamidated gliadin peptides) and histological profile (inflammatory infiltration of the villous epithelium by lymphocytes and their atrophy, crypt hyperplasia) caused by gluten consumption in genetically predisposed individuals. Macrophages, as key cells that provide a link between innate and adaptive immunity, are of significant importance in the pathogenesis of celiac disease. …”
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Development of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis after Leishmania Skin Test by Paulo R. Machado, Augusto M. Carvalho, Gustavo U. Machado, Marina L. Dantas, Sérgio Arruda

“…Further analysis identified amastigotes by immunohistochemical stain. Mononuclear cells harvested from the patient were stimulated with Leishmania antigen and showed high levels of production of both tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ): 2,943 pg/mL and 2,313 pg/mL, respectively. …”
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High-pressure structural and electrical properties of pyrochlore: Enhanced octahedral distortions and electrical resistance of La2Sn2O7 by Shufan Jia, H. Saqib, Daniel Errandonea, Yuxin Hu, Bin Zeng, Xiangyu Chen, Alfonso Munoz, Silvana Radescu, Andres Mujica, Yongsheng Zhao, S. Rahman, Ning Dai

“…Pyrochlore La2Sn2O7 is an important material due to its potential applications in various fields, including solid oxide fuel cells and nuclear waste immobilization, owing to its structural stability and electronic properties. …”
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Cryo-Imaging and Software Platform for Analysis of Molecular MR Imaging of Micrometastases by Mohammed Q. Qutaish, Zhuxian Zhou, David Prabhu, Yiqiao Liu, Mallory R. Busso, Donna Izadnegahdar, Madhusudhana Gargesha, Hong Lu, Zheng-Rong Lu, David L. Wilson

“…Histology showed inflammation and necrotic regions not labeled by imaging agents. This mouse-to-cells multiscale and multimodality platform should uniquely enable more informative and accurate studies of metastatic cancer imaging and therapy.…”
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Laccase/caffeic acid-catalyzed crosslinking coupled with galactomannan alters the conformational structure of ovalbumin and alleviates Th2-mediated allergic asthma by Ishfaq Ahmed, Suidong Ouyang, Shengquan Wu, Haochang Song, Miaoyuan Zhang, Renxing Luo, Peishan Lu, Jiaqi Deng, Tingting Zheng, Yanyan Wang, Xinguang Liu, Gonghua Huang

“…Stimulation of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells with Lac-Man/OVA suppressed the expression of phenotypic maturation markers (CD80 and CD86) and MHC class Ⅱ molecules, and suppressed the expression levels of proinfl ammatory cytokines. …”
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The multifaceted anti-atherosclerotic properties of herbal flavonoids: A comprehensive review by Meiwen Huang, Xuena Xie, Rong Yuan, Qiqi Xin, Shudong Ma, Hongai Guo, Yu Miao, Chunyu Hu, Yizhun Zhu, Weihong Cong

“…Researches on natural compounds derived from herbal medicines, such as flavonoids, hold significant promise in combating AS by regulating lipid metabolism, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, inhibiting the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells, modulating autophagy and additional pathways. …”
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Effects of maternal Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide exposure on offspring: insights from lncRNA analysis in laying hens by Lei Liu, Wei Wang, Adeyinka Abiola Adetula, Zhixun Yan, Huagui Liu, Ying Yu, Qin Chu

“…Using strand-specific transcriptomic data of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in F1 hens, we identified 100 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) and 452 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). …”
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Vibrio alginolyticus is the pathogen of “Baotou” disease causing serious damage to Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis cultivation in China by Tong Pang, Feng Wang, Qunqun Guo, Mengjie Zhang, Yuanyuan Sun, Jianguo Liu

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis revealed that a large number of V. alginolyticus cells were found to be attached to the algal thalli with “Baotou” disease and the rotten thalli acquired by the lab infection treatment. …”
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