Lactobacillus acidophilus Suppresses Colitis-Associated Activation of the IL-23/Th17 Axis by Linlin Chen, Yiyou Zou, Jie Peng, Fanggen Lu, Yani Yin, Fujun Li, Junwen Yang

“…And the results showed that administration of L. acidophilus suppressed Th17 cell-mediated secretion of proinflammatory cytokine IL-17 through downregulation of IL-23 and TGFβ1 expression and downstream phosphorylation of p-STAT3.…”
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Severe Atelectasis due to Aspirated Valproic Acid Tablet by Tomomi Tanigaki, Takunori Ogawa, Sakika Nomura, Koki Ito, Yuhei Kurata, Akira Matsukida, Morio Ishihara, Aihide Yoshino, Akihiko Kawana, Yoshifumi Kimizuka

“…Our in vitro experiments using a human respiratory epithelial cell line revealed that VPA directly upregulates the airway mucin-related genes. …”
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Application of Intracellular Alkaline Phosphatase Activity Measurement in Detection of Neutrophil Adherence In Vitro by Katarzyna Bednarska, Magdalena Klink, Zofia Sulowska

“…We provide evidence that the endogenous neutrophil alkaline phosphatase (NAP) activity evaluation is reliable to quantify neutrophil adhesion at a wide range of cell numbers (104–106). The results obtained by fluorimetric NAP activity test correlate to the results of adherence evaluated using the MTT reduction assay. …”
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MicroRNAs in Human Pituitary Adenomas by Xu-Hui Li, Elaine Lu Wang, Hai-Meng Zhou, Katsuhiko Yoshimoto, Zhi Rong Qian

“…Deregulated miRNAs and their targets contribute to pituitary adenomas progression and are associated with cell cycle control, apoptosis, invasion, and pharmacological treatment of pituitary adenomas. …”
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Transparent vertical nanotube electrode arrays on graphene for cellular recording and optical imaging by Jamin Lee, Keundong Lee, Kyumeen Kang, Asad Ali, Dong Wook Kim, Hyerim Ahn, Gwanho Ko, Myunghwan Choi, Youngbin Tchoe, Hye Yoon Park, Gyu-Chul Yi

“…Moreover, the transparent electrode array enabled fluorescence imaging of neuron cell bodies and neurite connections. This transparent graphene- and nanotube-based recording device is proposed to greatly increase the versatility of capabilities for investigating neuronal activity through simultaneous recording and imaging of neuron cultures.…”
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Autoimmune Hepatitis—Immunologically Triggered Liver Pathogenesis—Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies by Elisabeth Sucher, Robert Sucher, Tanja Gradistanac, Gerald Brandacher, Stefan Schneeberger, Thomas Berg

“…Current experimental investigations of T cell-mediated autoimmune pathways and analysis of changes within the intestinal microbiome might advance our knowledge on the pathogenesis of AIH and trigger a spark of hope for novel therapeutic strategies.…”
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An Atypical Presentation of Sporadic Jejunal Burkitt’s Lymphoma by Pratik Naik, James Wang, Michael J. Brazeau, Domingo Rosario

“…Burkitt’s lymphoma is a very aggressive type of B-cell NHL with replication approaching 100%. Primary gastrointestinal lymphoma is rare. …”
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Current Uses of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) in the Dental Field: A Comprehensive Review by Maria Justina Roxana Virlan, Daniela Miricescu, Alexandra Totan, Maria Greabu, Cristiana Tanase, Cristina M. Sabliov, Constantin Caruntu, Bogdan Calenic

“…PLGA scaffolds have been used to regenerate damaged tissues together with stem cell-based therapy. There is solid evidence that the development of PLGA microparticles and nanoparticles may be beneficial to a wide range of dental fields such as endodontic therapy, dental caries, dental surgery, dental implants, or periodontology. …”
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Late Recurrence in Ovarian Dysgerminoma Presenting as a Primary Retroperitoneal Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Yuichiro Sato, Tohru Hayashi, Hidetaka Yamamoto, Ichiro Niina, Naoya Kuroki, Takeshi Iwamura, Junji Onishi

“…Ovarian dysgerminoma is a rare type of germ cell tumor. The majority of patient relapses occur within 2 years of diagnosis. …”
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The Infection Returns: A Case of Pulmonary Sporotrichosis Relapse after Chemotherapy by Samid M. Farooqui, Houssein Youness

“…A 44-year-old man, treated for pulmonary sporotrichosis in the past, presented with dysphagia and was found to have squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. After undergoing chemotherapy, extensive cavitary lesions were observed on thoracic computed tomography scan. …”
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Splenic Anomalies of Shape, Size, and Location: Pictorial Essay by Adalet Elcin Yildiz, Macit Orhan Ariyurek, Musturay Karcaaltincaba

“…Splenosis and small spleen are acquired anomalies which are caused by trauma and sickle cell disease, respectively. These anomalies can be detected easily by using different imaging modalities including ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and also Tc-99m scintigraphy. …”
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Sensitivity Studies for the Exercise I-1 of the OECD/UAM Benchmark by E. Canuti, A. Petruzzi, F. D'Auria, T. Kozlowski

“…The work has been performed within the framework of UAM Exercise I-1 “Cell Physics.”…”
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Castleman's Disease: A Case Report of the Unicentric Type by J. Gomez-Ramirez, M. Posada, L. Sanchez-Urdazpal, E. Martin-Perez, L. Del Campo, I. Garcia, J. L. Martin, E. Larrañaga

“…Also, three histopathological subtypes have been described: hyaline-vascular, plasma cell, and a mixed variant. Preoperative diagnosis of hyaline-vascular Castleman's disease is difficult, and the definitive result is based on postoperative pathological findings. …”
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Breast Cancer Metastasis to the Stomach That Was Diagnosed after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection by Masahide Kita, Masashi Furukawa, Masaya Iwamuro, Keisuke Hori, Yoshiro Kawahara, Naruto Taira, Tomohiro Nogami, Tadahiko Shien, Takehiro Tanaka, Hiroyoshi Doihara, Hiroyuki Okada

“…Routine endoscopy at 8 months revealed a depressed lesion on the gastric angle’s greater curvature, and histology revealed signet ring cell proliferation. We performed endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric cancer, although immunohistochemistry revealed that the tumor was positive for estrogen receptor, mammaglobin, and gross cystic disease fluid protein-15 (E-cadherin-negative). …”
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Salvage Therapy for Refractory Aids-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma by Hugo Ferro, Eduardo Parino

“…A sterotactic biopsy diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma). After two cycles of high-dose metotrexate (HD-MTX-)-based chemotherapy, the tumor progressed. …”
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Comprehensive experimental study on the impact of size and geometry of 3D-printed devices on solid-phase extraction efficiency and reproducibility by Bartosz Marciniak, Paweł Georgiev, Dagmara Kroll, Szymon Ulenberg, Tomasz Bączek, Mariusz Belka

“…Volumetric lattices, particularly gyroid and x-cell shapes, outperformed cylinders. Larger devices generally led to higher absolute recovery, but standardization per unit area showed smaller devices to be more efficient. …”
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Modelling In Vivo HIV Dynamics under Combined Antiretroviral Treatment by B. Mobisa, G. O. Lawi, J. K. Nthiiri

“…The model takes into account the efficacy of combined antiretroviral treatment on viral growth and T cell population in the human blood. The existence of an infection free and positive endemic equilibrium is established. …”
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HbSC Disease and Spontaneous Epidural Hematoma with Kernohan’s Notch Phenomena by Meera Yogarajah, Chidozie Charles Agu, Bhradeev Sivasambu, Mark A. Mittler

“…Spontaneous (nontraumatic) acute epidural hematoma is a rare and poorly understood complication of sickle cell disease. A 19-year-old African American male with hemoglobin SC disease (HbSC) presented with generalized body aches and was managed for acute painful crisis. …”
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Review of Methods for Detection Helicobacter pylori in Kazakhstan by Lavrinenko Alyona, Seisenbekova Aizhan, Turemuratova Aidana, Shkreba Alexey, Yukhnevich Yekaterina

“…ABSTRACT Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection can cause a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including chronic nonatrophic gastritis, multifocal atrophic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma, and extra‐nodal B‐cell lymphoma. Although the prevalence of H. pylori infection has decreased among adults, it is still very common. …”
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Primary Bilateral Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of the Adrenal Gland Presenting as Incidental Adrenal Masses by Christopher Rizzo, David James Camilleri, Alexandra Betts, Andre’ Gatt, Stephen Fava

“…During the diagnostic workup, imaging revealed bilateral large adrenal masses and she was later diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (DLBCL), with the adrenal glands being the dominant site of the disease. …”
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