Association of Influenza Virus Proteins with Membrane Rafts by Michael Veit, Bastian Thaa

“…Virus assembly is orchestrated by the matrix protein M1, binding to all viral components and the membrane. Budding progresses by protein- and lipid-mediated membrane bending and particle scission probably mediated by M2. …”
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The role of NF-κB in diabetic cardiomyopathy by Huang-Jun Liu, Le-Kun Gui, Han Wei, Xing-Yu Zhou, Zhen-Lan Liu, Li-Jun Jin

“…Several transcription factors intricately participate in the initiation and progression of associated processes. Among these, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), a pleiotropic transcription factor, assumes a crucial role in regulating oxidative stress, inflammatory response, endothelial dysfunction, myocardial fibrosis and hypertrophy, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis in DCM. …”
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Role of the Gastrointestinal Tract Microbiome in the Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus by Muhammad U. Sohail, Asmaa Althani, Haseeb Anwar, Roberto Rizzi, Hany E. Marei

“…In recent years, the disease progression is particularly linked with functional and taxonomic alterations in the gastrointestinal tract microbiome. …”
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Evaluating the advancements in protein language models for encoding strategies in protein function prediction: a comprehensive review by Jia-Ying Chen, Jia-Ying Chen, Jia-Ying Chen, Jing-Fu Wang, Jing-Fu Wang, Jing-Fu Wang, Yue Hu, Yue Hu, Yue Hu, Xin-Hui Li, Xin-Hui Li, Xin-Hui Li, Yu-Rong Qian, Yu-Rong Qian, Yu-Rong Qian, Chao-Lin Song, Chao-Lin Song, Chao-Lin Song

“…Protein function prediction is crucial in several key areas such as bioinformatics and drug design. With the rapid progress of deep learning technology, applying protein language models has become a research focus. …”
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Topological indices and their correlation with structural properties of carbon nanotube Y-junctions by Khawlah Alhulwah, Ali N.A. Koam, Nasreen Almohanna, Muhammad Faisal Nadeem, Ali Ahmad

“…The obtained results clearly show that all these topological indices increase progressively across the different configurations of the Y-junctions, which evidences a direct relationship among the structural complexity and stability with their electronic properties.…”
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Examination of the Behavior of Gravity Quay Wall against Liquefaction under the Effect of Wall Width and Soil Improvement by Ali Akbar Firoozi, Mohd Raihan Taha, S. M. Mir Moammad Hosseini, Ali Asghar Firoozi

“…The FLAC 2D software was used for analyzing and modeling progressed models of soil and loading under difference conditions. …”
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Mesenchymal stromal cell exosomes for drug delivery of prostate cancer treatments: a review by Chengran Wang, Yanshuo Feng, Xinao Rong, Jingguo Yan, Baisong Lv, Hongyu Jiang, Lian Duan, Jinlan Jiang

“…This review provides a comprehensive introduction to the advantages of these systems, current research trends and progress, as well as an analysis of current challenges and future research directions. …”
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Th17 Cells in Immunity and Autoimmunity by Simone Kennedy Bedoya, Brandon Lam, Kenneth Lau, Joseph Larkin

“…In this review we have provided a comprehensive overview of Th17 pathogenicity and function, including novel evidence for a protective role of Th17 cells in conjunction with the microbiota gut flora in T1D onset and progression.…”
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Super-enhancers in tumors: unraveling recent advances in their role in Oncogenesis and the emergence of targeted therapies by Yumeng Ji, Baixue Li, Rongjin Lin, Jing Yuan, Yang Han, Yuping Du, Yang Zhao

“…In tumor samples, super enhancers have been identified as crucial players in the development and progression of tumor cells, opening up new avenues for cancer research and treatment. …”
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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) in Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) by Po-Chi Chan, Hsun-Hua Lee, Chien-Tai Hong, Chaur-Jong Hu, Dean Wu

“…Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the third most common cause of dementia, and the typical clinical presentation is rapidly progressive cognitive impairment. RBD is one of the core features of DLB and may occur either in advance or simultaneously with the onset of DLB. …”
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Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system in liver diseases by Anna Parfieniuk-Kowerda, Diana Martonik, Aleksandra Andrzejuk, Aleksander Tarasik, Robert Flisiak

“…Stimulation of the CB1 receptor may also lead to progression of liver steatosis and carcinogenesis. In end-stage liver disease, the endocannabinoid system plays an important role in the pathogenesis of encephalopathy and vascular effects, such as portal hypertension, splanchnic vasodilatation and cirrhotic cardiomyopathy. …”
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Gender Politics in Nigeria: A Socio-Political Analysis of Women’s Perspectives on Feminism, Feminist Politics, and Democracy by Victor Jatula, Olusegun Adesanya

“…Wedged between modernity and patriarchy, they reject Western notions of sexual liberalism and conceptualize democracy as necessary but incapable of ensuring economic progress – the end for which it exists. The arguments in the present article matter because they contribute to feminist/political scholarship in Nigeria. …”
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Masked in Rhinophyma by Daniele De Seta, Francesca Yoshie Russo, Elio De Seta, Roberto Filipo

“…Rhinophyma, the advanced stage of rosacea, is a lesion characterized by progressive hypertrophy and hyperplasia of sebaceous glandular tissue, connective tissue, and blood vessels. …”
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Bromodomain-Containing Protein 4: A Dynamic Regulator of Breast Cancer Metastasis through Modulation of the Extracellular Matrix by Jude Alsarraj, Kent W. Hunter

“…Recently, we have shown that the bromodomain-containing protein 4 or bromodomain 4 (Brd4) functions as an inherited susceptibility gene for breast cancer progression and metastasis. In this paper, we will discuss that host genetic background on which a tumor arises can significantly alter the biology of the subsequent metastatic disease, and we will focus on the role of Brd4 in regulating metastasis susceptibility.…”
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Establishment of an effective photobioreactor for growing microalgae: A review by Md. Mirazul Islam, Hasibul Alam, Aishi Acharjee, Md. Salatul Islam Mozumder

“…This review discusses and analyzes the features of photobioreactor systems, their drawbacks, and the progress achieved in the field of microalgae production.…”
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Different Angiogenic Potential in Low and High Grade Sporadic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Is Not Related to Alterations in the von Hippel–Lindau Gene by Marcella M. Baldewijns, Iris J. H. van Vlodrop, Kim M. Smits, Peter B. Vermeulen, Gert G. Van den Eynden, Fiona Schot, Tania Roskams, Hein van Poppel, Manon van Engeland, Adriaan P. de Bruïne

“…Differences in angiogenic activity within the group of ccRCCs were reported and strong genotype-phenotype correlations were found in patients with VHL disease, raising a question about the importance of VHL inactivation status in angiogenic behaviour and tumour progression.…”
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Role of Transient Receptor Potential Canonical Channel 6 (TRPC6) in Diabetic Kidney Disease by Regulating Podocyte Actin Cytoskeleton Rearrangement by Qian Wang, Xuefei Tian, Yuyang Wang, Yan Wang, Jialin Li, Tingting Zhao, Ping Li

“…Many studies have recently shown that transient receptor potential canonical channel 6 (TRPC6) in podocyte plays a critical role in the development and progression of proteinuric kidney disease by regulating its actin cytoskeleton rearrangement. …”
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Urinary Markers of Tubular Injury in HIV-Infected Patients by Temesgen Fiseha, Angesom Gebreweld

“…Renal disease is a common complication of HIV-infected patients, associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, progression to AIDS, AIDS-defining illness, and mortality. …”
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Lymphoma Presenting as Acute-Onset Dysphagia by Daniel B. Simmons, Andrew W. Bursaw

“…Six months later, the patient developed rapidly progressive hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction. …”
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Geometry, Space, Configuration: a Meeting with Anna Sgrosso by Agostino De Rosa, Andrea Giordano

“…In particular, Anna Sgrosso’s proposal to use traditional representation systems (Monge, axonometry, perspective) in an unconventional manner led to an innovative interpretation of architecture –realized or in progress–, in which it is possible to identify structure and geometric genesis of the spaces. …”
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