Antiviral Activity of Pistacia atlantica subsp. Kurdica Extract Against Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 by Shahin Gavanji, Hojjat Baghshahi, Azizollah Bakhtari, Ali Mohamadi, Zahra Hamami Chamgordani, Mojtaba Khandan, Javaher Sinaei

“…On African green monkey kidney cells (VERO), the ethanolic extract of P. atlantica subsp. …”
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Aqueous foams in microgravity, measuring bubble sizes by Pasquet, Marina, Galvani, Nicolo, Pitois, Olivier, Cohen-Addad, Sylvie, Höhler, Reinhard, Chieco, Anthony T., Dillavou, Sam, Hanlan, Jesse M., Durian, Douglas J., Rio, Emmanuelle, Salonen, Anniina, Langevin, Dominique

“…The relation between the measured diffuse transmitted light intensity and $\ell ^*$ previously derived for slab-shaped samples of infinite lateral extent does not apply to the cuboid geometry of the cells used in the microgravity experiment. A new more general expression of the diffuse intensity transmitted with specific optical boundary conditions has been derived and applied to determine the average bubble radius. …”
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Role of Paricalcitol in Modulating the Immune Response in Patients with Renal Disease by Silvia Lucisano, Adriana Arena, Giovanna Stassi, Daniela Iannello, Gaetano Montalto, Adolfo Romeo, Giuseppe Costantino, Rosaria Lupica, Valeria Cernaro, Domenico Santoro, Michele Buemi

“…Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated and stimulated with phytohaemagglutinin. …”
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Interactions of Self-Assembled <i>Bletilla Striata</i> Polysaccharide Nanoparticles with Bovine Serum Albumin and Biodistribution of Its Docetaxel-Loaded Nanoparticles by Guangyuan Zhang, Jin Qiao, Xin Liu, Yuran Liu, Ji Wu, Long Huang, Danyang Ji, Qingxiang Guan

“…The inhibitory capability of DTX-loaded BSPs-SA nanoparticles against 4T1 tumor cells was superior to that of Duopafei^®. …”
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Metal‐Mediated Chlorine Transfer for Molten Salt‐Driven Thermodynamic Change on Silicon Production by Minjun Je, Jin Chul Kim, Jiyeon Kim, Sungho Kim, Sunmin Ryu, Jaegeon Ryu, Sang Kyu Kwak, Soojin Park

“…Abstract The development of silicon (Si) material poses a great challenge with profound technological advancements for semiconductors, photo/photoelectric systems, solar cells, and secondary batteries. Typically, Si production involves the thermochemical reduction of silicon oxides, where chloride salt additives help properly revamp the reaction mechanism. …”
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Resiquimod induces a mixed Th1 and Th2 response via STAT1 and STAT3 signalling in chickens by Deepthi Kappala, Saravanan Ramakrishnan, Patel Nikunjkumar Prakashbhai, Abinaya Kaliappan, Prasad Thomas, Jörg Linde, Mithilesh Singh, Sohini Dey, Madhan Mohan Chellappa

“…Eight key genes associated with signal transduction (MAPK14, MAP3K8, PIK3CD, STAT1, STAT3, MAPK11, LRRK2, and GATA3) were validated via real-time PCR in chicken peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from six biological replicates. Pharmacological inhibitors or chloroquine were employed to elucidate the signalling pathways. …”
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Hydrogen sulfide attenuates disturbed flow-induced vascular remodeling by inhibiting LDHB-mediated autophagic flux by Xia Wang, Xiying Huang, Yongya Zhang, Huanhuan Huo, Guo Zhou, Linghong Shen, Long Li, Ben He

“…Further experiments demonstrated that NaHS inhibited the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) induced by platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF), as well as the autophagy triggered by DF and PDGF. …”
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NMR metabolic profiling of the liver following administrationof alcohol andthemushroom Ganoderma lucidum in rats by M. S. Krestina, O. B. Shevelev, I. V. Koptyug, L. A. Gerlinskaya, S. E. Peltek, A. E. Akulov

“…Binuclear hepatocytes indicate proliferative activity, and the concentration of the metabolites participating in the formation of new hepatic cells decreases. Thus, the study of liver tissues by 1H NMR spectroscopy allows for detection of early changes in metabolite concentra­tions following chronic consumption of alcohol at insignificant doses. …”
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Effects of dietary supplementation with novel organic rare earths on growth performance, gut and liver health, gut microbiota in golden pompano by Ming Li, Hui Liang, Rui Xia, Jian Zhang, Jie Chen, Wenhao Zhou, Qianwen Ding, Yalin Yang, Zhen Zhang, Yuanyuan Yao, Chao Ran, Zhigang Zhou

“…In addition, the novel organic rare earths enhanced the tight junctions between intestinal epithelial cells to maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier and reduced intestinal inflammation. …”
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Dietary Supplementation of L-Arginine and N-Carbamylglutamate Attenuated the Hepatic Inflammatory Response and Apoptosis in Suckling Lambs with Intrauterine Growth Retardation by Hao Zhang, Yaotian Fan, Mabrouk Elsabagh, Shuang Guo, Mengzhi Wang, Honghua Jiang

“…These findings indicated that supplementing Arg or NCG reduced the contents of proinflammatory cytokines at the same time when the apoptosis-related pathway was being suppressed, thus suppressing the IUGR-induced apoptosis of hepatic cells.…”
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FPR1 affects acute rejection in kidney transplantation by regulating iron metabolism in neutrophils by Peiyuan Li, Wenbin Ji, Baotong Zhang, Haowen Jia, Jinmiao Wang, Zhaonan Sun, Yifan Wang, Weiwei Wang, Feng Qi

“…Methods Samples were analyzed for their relationship with immune cells using CIBERSORT. WGCNA was used to identify modules with high relevance to neutrophils and hub genes in the modules were extracted. …”
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Rapid and simple detection of Candida albicans using closed dumbbell-mediated isothermal amplification by Yanli Zhang, Xuhan Chen, Yeling Zhong, Fei Guo, Guifang Ouyang, Rui Mao

“…IntroductionCandida albicans, a human fungal pathogen, multiplies to invade body cells and causes fungal diseases in the condition of insufficient body's immune function. …”
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An Explainable Artificial Intelligence Model for the Classification of Breast Cancer by Tarek Khater, Abir Hussain, Riyad Bendardaf, Iman M. Talaat, Hissam Tawfik, Sam Ansari, Soliman Mahmoud

“…The disease arises due to abnormal growth of tissue formed of malignant cells. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial for enhancing the survival rate. …”
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Analysis of Circulating MicroRNAs In Vivo following Administration of Dexamethasone and Adrenocorticotropin by Ivan Igaz, Gábor Nyírő, Zoltán Nagy, Henriett Butz, Zsolt Nagy, Pál Perge, Peter Sahin, Miklós Tóth, Károly Rácz, Peter Igaz, Attila Patócs

“…Secreted hsa-miR-27a was significantly induced by dexamethasone in vitro in NCI-H295R cells, as well. The expression of hsa-miR-483-5p proposed as diagnostic marker for adrenocortical malignancy was not affected by dexamethasone or tetracosactide administration. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of <i>Lactobacillus gasseri</i> Strains from Women for Potential Vaginal Health Applications by Eui-Chun Chung, Jong Seo Lee, Hye Ji Lim, Seok-Jin Kim, Youn-Jee Chung, Kum-Joo Shin

“…Furthermore, BELG74 exhibited strong biofilm formation and adhesion capacity of 28.7% to HeLa cells, making it effective in colonizing the vaginal environment and suppressing pathogenic bacteria. …”
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Salivary Levels of Interleukin-17 in Iranian Patients With Systemic Sclerosis by Ali Tadayon, Javad Moayedi, Mohamad Ali Nazarinia, Mahyar Malekzadeh, Sara Kazemi, Maryam Mardani

“…Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine produced by T helper 17 (Th17) cells, and plays a critical role in many inflammatory conditions. …”
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The multidrug-resistant Candida auris, Candida haemulonii complex and phylogenetic related species: Insights into antifungal resistance mechanisms by Lívia S. Ramos, Pedro F. Barbosa, Carolline M.A. Lorentino, Joice C. Lima, Antonio L. Braga, Raquel V. Lima, Lucas Giovanini, Ana Lúcia Casemiro, Nahyara L.M. Siqueira, Stefanie C. Costa, Célia F. Rodrigues, Maryam Roudbary, Marta H. Branquinha, André L.S. Santos

“…We also outline the main antifungal resistance mechanisms identified in planktonic cells of these yeast species. Finally, we explore the impact of biofilm formation, a classical virulence attribute of fungi, on antifungal resistance, highlighting the resistance mechanisms associated with this complex microbial structure that have been uncovered to date.…”
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A Nitrogen-Rich Covalent Triazine Framework as a Photocatalyst for Hydrogen Production by Ruizhi Gong, Liuliu Yang, Shuo Qiu, Wan-Ting Chen, Qing Wang, Jiazhuo Xie, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Jing Xu

“…Further, as a nitrogen-rich porous 2D material, CTF-CN represents a potential platform for the development of novel electrode material for fuel cells and metal ion batteries.…”
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CPT1 deficiency blocks autophagic flux to promote lipid accumulation induced by co-exposure to polystyrene microplastic and cadmium by Zhixuan Chen, Huayi Qu, Jian Sun, Tao Wang, Yan Yuan, Yan Yuan, Yan Yuan, Jianhong Gu, Jianhong Gu, Jianhong Gu, Jianchun Bian, Jianchun Bian, Jianchun Bian, Zongping Liu, Zongping Liu, Zongping Liu, Hui Zou, Hui Zou, Hui Zou

“…Key unanswered questions include specific effects on liver function and potential mechanisms.MethodsIn this study, C57BL/6 mice and AML12 cells were used to establish in vivo and in vitro models to elucidate the effects of combined exposure to PS-MPs and Cd on the liver and their mechanisms.ResultsThe results showed that the combined effects of PS-MPs and Cd caused significantly more liver damage than exposure alone. …”
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Nonlinear optical response of thermally stable perovskite for near-infrared optical modulator by Jiang Wang, Liang Xie, Jingjing Liu, Yuxuan Sun, Jinglong Xu, Jiacheng Li, Zhongying Zhang, Chengbing Qin, Liantuan Xiao, Guofeng Zhang, Yonggang Wang, Zhichun Yang, Guanghua Cheng

“…Metal halide perovskite has generated significant attention due to its high optical absorption coefficient, the tunability of bandgap, and its solution processing properties, all of which have led to a range of applications including solar cells, photodetectors, light-emitting diodes and lasers. …”
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