A targeted and synergetic nano-delivery system against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection for promoting wound healing by Chang Ni, Xisheng Li, Haiye Jiang, Shumin Gui, Heng Yin, Xinmin Nie

“…Bacteria treated with Apt-pM@UCNPmSiO2-Cur-CAZ showed varying degrees of deformation and shrinkage, resulting in severe damage to the bacterial cells. Additionally, Apt-pM@UCNPmSiO2-Cur-CAZ can inhibit and eradicate bacterial biofilms, while also targeting bacteria for enhanced antibacterial efficacy. …”
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Exploring the Cardioprotective Mechanisms of Ligusticum wallichii in Myocardial Infarction Through Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation by Yang H, Cao J, Zhou L, Chen J, Tang J, Chen J, Yin L, Xie L, Li J, Luo J

“…In vitro, experiments demonstrated that pretreatment with the active components of Ligusticum wallichii protected myocardial cells from OGD exposure and modulated the expression of their key target genes. …”
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Photosynthetic performance and carbon metabolism in the ear organs of oats under drought stress by Jiaqi Fang, Yuan Zhan, Baowen Zhao, Yan Zhao, Youjun Chen, Qingping Zhou, Hui Wang

“…The results showed that stomatal tissues were present in both the inner and outer epidermis in the glumes and lemmas, and chloroplasts existed in the cells of both ear organs. Compared to CK-14, the absolute water content was significantly decreased in the flag leaves, stems, and seeds under DS-14, while drought stress did not significantly affect the water status of the glumes, lemmas, and peduncles. …”
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Biochemical, ecological and molecular characterization of Xenorhabdus anantnagensis associated with Steinernema anantnagense from India: evaluating nematode efficacy against Helico... by Krishnapriya Okram, Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Ladoi Drema

“…Phenotypic characterization aligned the bacterium closely with X. anantnagensis, highlighting typical traits such as rod-shaped, gram-negative cells and absence of bioluminescence. Biochemical tests further supported this identification, distinguishing KP_CU from other Xenorhabdus species based on citrate utilization, gelatinase, lysine decarboxylase, urease, arginine dihydrolase, ornithine decarboxylase, glucose oxidation, cytochrome oxidase and indole production. …”
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TLR4 Inhibition Attenuated LPS‐Induced Proinflammatory Signaling and Cytokine Release in Mouse Hearts and Cardiomyocytes by Christine W. Wiger, Trine Ranheim, Henriette Arnesen, Jarle Vaage, Søren E. Pischke, Arne Yndestad, Kåre‐Olav Stensløkken, May‐Kristin Torp

“…LPS activated the nuclear‐factor κ‐light‐chain‐enhancer of activated B cells signaling pathway (NF‐κB) in primary adult cardiomyocytes. …”
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Hubungan Nilai Hematokrit Terhadap Jumlah Trombosit pada Penderita Demam Berdarah Dengue by Amrina Rasyada, Ellyza Nasrul, Zulkarnain Edward

“…The results of this study found the average platelet count on admission was 49.627±38.141 cells/mm3, while the average hematocrit value on admission was 45,1±6,1%. …”
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Evaluation of the Expression of Infection-Related Long Noncoding RNAs among COVID-19 Patients: A Case-Control Study by Zahra Firoozi, Elham Mohammadisoleimani, Farzaneh Bagheri, Atefeh Taheri, Babak Pezeshki, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Abdolreza Daraei, Jalal Karimi, Yousef Gholampour, Yaser Mansoori, Zahra Montaseri

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the expression pattern of lncRNAs in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and their potential roles in SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Compatibility and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Lycopersicon esculentum peels by Esraa Ali, Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Esraa Hesham, Shimaa Ahmed, Habiba Mostafa, Ahmed Gamal, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Bahaa Hemdan, Ashraf Bakry, Naglaa M. Ebeed, Hesham Elhariry, Ahmed Galal, Basma T. Abd-Elhalim

“…The cytotoxicity effect was observed at a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 200.53 μg/ml on human colon NCM460D normal cells.…”
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Immune-metabolic shifts in acute liver failure caused by HEV infection during pregnancy and their association with obstetric outcomes by Anoushka Saxena, Minal, Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Jaswinder Singh Maras, Hamda Siddiqui, Jayesh Kumar Sevak, Yedla Manikya Mala, Shakun Tyagi, Shiv K. Sarin, Nirupama Trehanpati

“…ALF-E showed increased naive T/B cells, decreased CD4, CD8 Tcm, Tem, and plasmablasts, compared to AVH-E contributing to higher failed inductions, preterm births, maternal complications like eclampsia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, preterm premature rupture of membranes, small-for-gestational-age infants, higher rates of intrauterine death, abortion, and mortality. …”
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Loneliness and Social Isolation with Risk of Incident Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, UK Biobank 2006 to 2022 by Ya Miao, Xiaoke Kong, Bin Zhao, Fang Fang, Jin Chai, Jiaqi Huang

“…On the other hand, 25.6%, 10.1%, 15.5%, 10.1%, 8.1%, 11.6%, 9.6%, 4.8%, and 3.0% of the social isolation–NAFLD association was mediated by unhealthy lifestyle score, obesity, current smoking, irregular physical activity, suboptimal sleep duration, depression, C-reactive protein, count of white blood cells, and count of neutrophils, respectively. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that loneliness and social isolation were associated with an elevated risk of NAFLD, independent of other important risk factors. …”
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Newly identified c-di-GMP pathway putative EAL domain gene STM0343 regulates stress resistance and virulence in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium by Kaifeng Chen, Lili Li, Nanwei Wang, Zhouping Zhou, Peng Pan, Chenggang Xu, Dage Sun, Jiayi Li, Changzhi Dai, Dai Kuang, Ming Liao, Jianmin Zhang

“…In terms of virulence, compared to WT269, the adhesion and invasive ability of 269ΔSTM0343 to HeLa cells was enhanced by onefold and 25.67%, respectively. …”
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Targeting RGMb interactions: Discovery and preclinical characterization of potent anti-RGMb antibodies blocking multiple ligand bindings by Maria Meira, Aurore Frey, Neila Chekkat, Magda Rybczynska, Zaki Sellam, Joon Seok Park, Francesca Smylie Gazzaniga, Alexia Parmentier, Marianne Le Gall, Gordon James Freeman, Dennis Lee Kasper, Arlene Helen Sharpe, Eric Rambeaux, Abdijapar Shamshiev

“…The emergence of Repulsive Guidance Molecule b (RGMb), a ligand for PD-L2, as a novel co-inhibitory pathway in T cells, together with its regulation by the gut microbiome, encouraged the discovery and development of fully human anti-RGMb antibodies. …”
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Exploring Disparities in Gill Physiological Responses to NaHCO₃-Induced Habitat Stress in Triploid and Diploid Crucian Carp (<i>Carassius auratus</i>): A Comprehensive I... by Shicheng Han, Lin Han, Fangying Yuan, Wenzhi Liu, Jing Wang, Xiaofeng Jin, Yanchun Sun

“…Furthermore, an inflammatory response in gill cells triggers an immune response. Diploid crucian carp exhibit superior antioxidant and immune capacities compared to triploid counterparts, while also displaying reduced inflammatory responses in vivo. …”
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Fraxinellone-mediated targeting of cathepsin B leakage from lysosomes induces ferroptosis in fibroblasts to inhibit hypertrophic scar formation by Wei Xu, Hao Lv, Yaxin Xue, Xiaofeng Shi, Shaotian Fu, Xiaojun Li, Chuandong Wang, Danyang Zhao, Dong Han

“…Fibroblasts are the most important effector cells involved in HS formation. Currently no satisfactory treatment has been developed. …”
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Urine miRNA signature as potential non-invasive diagnostic biomarker for Hirschsprung’s disease by Abhijit Sreepada, Abhijit Sreepada, Rasul Khasanov, Enas Zoheer Elkrewi, Enas Zoheer Elkrewi, Carolina de la Torre, Judith Felcht, Ahmad A. Al Abdulqader, Ahmad A. Al Abdulqader, Richard Martel, Nicolás Andrés Hoyos-Celis, Michael Boettcher, Lucas M. Wessel, Karl-Herbert Schäfer, María Ángeles Tapia-Laliena

“…Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is characterized by congenital absence of ganglion cells in the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to impaired defecation, constipation and intestinal obstruction. …”
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Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles of Clinacanthus nutans as Antioxidant with Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Effects by Hock Ing Chiu, Che Nurul Azieyan Che Mood, Nur Nadhirah Mohamad Zain, Muggundha Raoov Ramachandran, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Nik Nur Syazni Nik Mohamed Kamal, Wai Hau Tung, Yoke Keong Yong, Chee Keong Lee, Vuanghao Lim

“…The AgNPs were also proven to possess cytotoxic effects on the breast (MCF-7), cervical (HeLa), and colon (HT-29) cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. AgNP-S and AgNP-L showed significantly (p < 0.05) higher cytotoxicity against MCF-7 (117.43 μg/mL) and HT-29 (78.47 μg/mL), respectively. …”
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CeRNA profiling and the role in regulating gonadal development in gold pompano by Changcan Yang, Yijun Zhao, Wendong Zhao, Hai Huang, Quanqi Zhang, Jinxiang Liu

“…Dual-luciferase gene reporter system and fluorescence in situ hybridization analyses preliminary verified the regulation relationship between Rspo1 and oni-let-7d-1-p3, as well as lnc-TGFβR and oni-let-7d-1-p3 in the cytoplasm of sertoli cells. Conclusion It is hypothesized that the lnc-TGFβR functions as a sponge for oni-let-7d-1-p3, participating in regulating the process of testis development. …”
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Biological sex, microglial signaling pathways, and radiation exposure shape cortical proteomic profiles and behavior in mice by Alexandra O. Strohm, Sadie Oldfield, Eric Hernady, Carl J. Johnston, Brian Marples, M. Kerry O'Banion, Ania K. Majewska

“…Experiments in rodent models show that these adverse neurological effects are in part due to functional changes in microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system. Increasing evidence suggests that experimental manipulation of microglial signaling can regulate radiation-induced changes in the brain and behavior. …”
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The impact of relaxation music (Weightless by Marconi Union) on production performance, welfare, and hematological and biochemical blood parameters in broiler chickens by Patrycja Ciborowska, Damian Bień, Artur Żbikowski, Karol Pawłowski, Jakub Urban, Anna Zalewska, Arkadiusz Matuszewski, Karwan Yaseen Kareem, Klara Piotrowska, Monika Michalczuk

“…Blood analysis of the M group showed a significant increase in the average number of red blood cells and the calcium content, while glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) concentrations were lower (p ≤ 0.01). …”
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Development of autonomic innervation at the venous pole of the heart: bridging the gap from mice to human by Fleur Zwanenburg, Thomas A. Bos, Arend D. J. Ten Harkel, Monique C. Haak, Nathan D. Hahurij, Robert E. Poelmann, Conny J. van Munsteren, Lambertus J. Wisse, Nico A. Blom, Marco C. DeRuiter, Monique R. M. Jongbloed

“…Morphological assessment of the venous pole was performed using immunohistochemical stainings for neural crest cells and autonomic nerve markers. Results Murine cANS function did not definitively establish in utero as HRV parameters depicted no trend prior to birth. …”
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