Hungry wintering birds and angry farmers: Crop damage and management implications in a protected wetland in China by Lanyan Zhong, Yanfang Li, Yalong Li, Chuanyin Dai

“…The farmers had negative attitudes toward the problematic species and a low tolerance for crop-foraging activity. Both traits were affected by measurable factors related to crop loss. …”
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Tannic acid-loaded inorganic-organic coating on magnesium bone nails for enhanced antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and corrosion resistance by Sirui Xu, Chuanyao Dong, Xiaolin Yu, Tianshu Lv, Dapeng Zeng, Ruiyan Li, Xingfu Bao, Kan Zhang

“…Moreover, the incorporation of tannic acid and chitosan imparts strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, achieving over 90% bacterial inhibition in vitro, mitigating infection risks, and enhancing osteogenic activity. In vivo experiments confirmed that the magnesium implant with the TA-CS/MAO coating exhibits superior antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and osteoinductive properties. …”
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Low-Dose Mitomycin C Decreases the Postoperative Recurrence Rate of Pterygium by Perturbing NLRP3 Inflammatory Signalling Pathway and Suppressing the Expression of Inflammatory Fac... by Qie Guo, Xiao Li, Meng-Na Cui, Yu Liang, Xiang-Peng Li, Jun Zhao, Li-Na Wei, Xiao-Lei Zhang, Xiang Hua Quan

“…Further results indicated that MMC can inhibit the activation of the NLRP3 inflammatory signalling pathway and thus downregulate the expression of downstream molecules, including IL-18 and IL-1β. …”
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Pivotal role of Helicobacter pylori virulence genes in pathogenicity and vaccine development by Ayman Elbehiry, Eman Marzouk, Adil Abalkhail, Wael Sindi, Yasir Alzahrani, Salem Alhifani, Turki Alshehri, Nuha Abdulaziz Anajirih, Turki ALMutairi, Ahmad Alsaedi, Feras Alzaben, Abdullah Alqrni, Abdelmaged Draz, Abdulaziz M. Almuzaini, Sahar N. Aljarallah, Abdulrahman Almujaidel, Akram Abu-Okail

“…This review discusses various virulence factors associated with H. pylori, such as cytotoxin-associated gene A (cagA), vacuolating cytotoxin gene (vacA), outer membrane proteins (OMPs), neutrophil-activated protein (NAP), urease (ure), and catalase. …”
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Fast-track microwave-assisted synthesis of CdMoO4 and CdWO4 nanoparticles for hybrid rGO/NPs electrodes in high-performance supercapacitors by Leonardo Vivas, Carolina Manquian, Daniella Esperanza Pacheco-Catalán, Paulina Márquez, Dinesh Pratap Singh

“…The synthesized nanoparticles are mixed with reduced graphene oxide (rGO), to form active electrode materials for supercapacitor and their electrochemical performances were studied in detail. …”
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Janus kinase inhibitor treatment for inflammatory diseases: excess or no excess risk of venous thromboembolism? by Yachar Dawudi, Samuel Benarroch, Hélène Helfer, David M. Smadja, Isabelle Mahé

“…Considering those conflicting results and limitations, future research should focus on specific indications and patient profiles, taking into account the complex interaction between drug treatment and underlying disease activity, to be able to draw definite conclusion about the VTE risk associated with JAKis.…”
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Effect of French Press Brewing on the Sensory Quality of Robusta Coffee Produced in Hainan by LIU Di, LAO Fei, DONG Wenjiang, YU Xinxin

“…A total of 78 volatile components were detected from coffee, and 10 key aroma components such as macroketone and 3-ethyl-2,5-methylpyrazine were identified by odor activity value (OAV) analysis. Pearson correlation analysis showed that the degree of liking was positively correlated with the roundness and chocolate aroma of coffee, and negatively correlated with caffeine; 4-ethyl-2-methoxy-phenol and 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, with clove and phenol-like flavors; and 3-methyl-indole, with a fecal odor. …”
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Echinococcal Cyst Blockade — the Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis and Obstructive Jaundice by S. A. Budzinskiy, S. G. Shapovaliants, R. V. Plakhov, M. V. Murashkina, E. A. Vorobyeva, D. R. Berdieva, P. V. Usyaky, E. D. Fedorov

“…After non-annulation endoscopic papillotomy, migration of the substrate (echinococcal cyst) into the duodenum was noted, active flow of bile and pancreatic secretions was restored. …”
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Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® by Irene Neri, Giulio Vara, Antonietta Fazio, Maria Vittoria Marvi, Foteini-Dionysia Koufi, Elisa Boschetti, Simone Lodi, Giulia Adalgisa Mariani, Marilisa Quaranta, Anna Maria Billi, Alessandra Ruggeri, Carlo Barausse, Cyril Brèque, Annalisa Plava, Veronica Moretti, Lucia Manzoli, Stefano Ratti

“…Post-simulation, structured interviews were used to collect data on the interventions performed, participant perceptions of the technology’s usefulness, enjoyment, and willingness to repeat the experience, as well as critical issues encountered.ResultsKey findings include that 86% of participants rated SimLife® technology as extremely useful for post-lauream training, while 84% found it highly beneficial for team-building activities. A total of 31 interventions were successfully performed across various anatomical regions, with participants reporting high satisfaction and a strong willingness to repeat the simulation experience.ConclusionThe findings support the effectiveness of SimLife® technology for body donor re-ventilation and revascularization, reinforcing its value for medical training across various specialties.…”
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Single cell and spatial analysis of immune-hot and immune-cold tumours identifies fibroblast subtypes associated with distinct immunological niches and positive immunotherapy respo... by Benjamin H. Jenkins, Ian Tracy, Maria Fernanda S. D. Rodrigues, Melanie J. L. Smith, Begoña R. Martinez, Mark Edmond, Sangeetha Mahadevan, Anjali Rao, Hailing Zong, Kai Liu, Abhishek Aggarwal, Li Li, Lauri Diehl, Emma V. King, Jamie G. Bates, Christopher J. Hanley, Gareth J. Thomas

“…IL-11 + iCAF were spatially associated with inflammatory monocytes and regulated in vitro through synergistic activation of canonical NF-κB signalling by IL-1β and TNF-α. …”
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Benefits of Immobilized Bacteria in Bioremediation of Sites Contaminated with Toxic Organic Compounds by Emanuel Gheorghita Armanu, Simone Bertoldi, Łukasz Chrzanowski, Irina Volf, Hermann J. Heipieper, Christian Eberlein

“…Therefore, bioremediation combined with bacterial immobilization offers a comprehensive solution for environmental cleanup by harnessing the specialized metabolic activities of microorganisms while ensuring their retention and efficacy at target sites. …”
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Modulation of the Microstructure and Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Performance of g-C3N4 by Thermal Exfoliation by Xinshan Zhao, Junwei Yu, Tingyu Meng, Yuanyuan Luo, Yanzhen Fu, Zhao Li, Lin Tian, Limei Sun, Jing Li

“…The photocatalytic mechanism for reducing Cr(VI) by CN-540 was elucidated based on the active species •OH and •O2– and Mott-Schottky (M-S) tests. …”
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Impact of exogenous zeatin on the growth, pigment complex and capacity of sporophytes of Salvinia natans (Salviniaceae) for biological extraction of zinc from the water by Kosakivska I.V., Vasyuk V.A., Shcherbatiuk M.M., Voytenko L.V., Romanenko K.O.

“…The response of plants to heavy metals involves phytohormones, particularly cytokinins, with zeatin being one of the active forms. Exogenous phytohormones are believed to induce plant resistance to heavy metals and enhance phytoextraction. …”
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Development of a Novel Electrochemical Immunosensor for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Sesame Allergens Ses i 4 and Ses i 5 by Huimei Li, Tian’ge Pan, Shudong He, Hanju Sun, Xiaodong Cao, Yongkang Ye

“…Then, a novel unlabeled electrochemical immunosensor was developed to detect the potential allergic activity of sesame oleosins. The voltammetric immunosensor was constructed using a composite of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), polyethyleneimine (PEI), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), which was synthesized in a one-pot process and modified onto a glass carbon electrode to enhance the catalytic current of the oxygen reduction reaction. …”
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Occupational Exposure to Low Concentrations of Lead Dust and Oxidative Stress in Mine Workers by Fateme Kooshki, Masoud Neghab, Fatemeh Rahimian, Fereshteh Aliasghari, Esmaeel Soleimani

“…Additionally, a borderline negative association between lead exposure and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was found. A significant relationship was noted between workers’ BMI and OS biomarkers.Conclusion: This study’s findings suggest that chronic exposure to lead dust may affect OS biomarkers, even at concentrations below the current OSHA-PEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA.…”
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Investigating lung cancer microenvironment from cell segmentation of pathological image and its application in prognostic stratification by Xu Zhang, Zi-Han Zhang, Yong-Min Liu, Shi-Lei Zhao, Xu-Tong Zhao, Li-Zhi Zhang, Chun-Dong Gu, Yi Zhao

“…Notably, the infiltration patterns of lymphocytes and neutrophils exhibited an inverse relationship with the activation status of numerous pivotal gene pathways, including the HALLMARK_HEME_METABOLISM pathway. …”
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Effects of prior air pollution exposure on functional recovery after a myocardial infarction by Jordi Bañeras, Alejandro Berenguel-Senén, Eulogio Pleguezuelos, José Antonio Alarcón, Jesús Vallejo, Paz Sanz-Ayán, Juan Izquierdo-García, José Garcia, Rafael Colman, Juan Ignacio Castillo-Martín, Eduard Ródenas-Alesina

“…After adjusting by age, sex, active smoking, hypertension, diabetes, hemoglobin, beta-blockers and left ventricular ejection fraction at discharge, the association between high NO2 levels and the change in peak VO2 remained significant (p = 0.029). …”
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Complementary Non‐invasive Fish Monitoring Distinguishes Depth‐Dependent Fish Communities by Ewan Burns, Vijini Mallawaarachchi, Thomas M. Clarke, Belinda Martin, Joseph D. DiBattista, Jamie Hicks, Danny Brock, Elizabeth A. Dinsdale, Charlie Huveneers, Michael P. Doane

“…ABSTRACT Human activities are increasingly affecting marine environments, with fish communities serving as critical indicators of ecosystem health. …”
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Characterizing the deformation, failure, and water-conducting fractures evolution of shallow weakly cemented overburden under coal mining by Zhenhua Li, Yandong Zhang, Xuefeng Gao, Xuefeng Gao, Dan Ma, Dan Ma, Limin Fan, Guodong Li, Xiaolei Li, Min He, Zheng Cheng

“…Hence, we conducted a meter-scale similar physical model experiment using high-resolution digital speckle technology to replicate the deformation and failure patterns of shallowly buried, weakly cemented overburden under mining activities, and to determine the initiation, development, and stability of water-conducting fractures. …”
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Isoforsythiaside confers neuroprotection against Alzheimer’s disease by attenuating ferroptosis and neuroinflammation in vivo and in vitro by Chunyue Wang, Hongbo Jiang, Honghan Liu, Shanshan Chen, Hangyu Guo, Shuoshuo Ma, Weiwei Han, Yu Li, Di Wang

“…In conclusion, IFY inhibits ferroptosis and neuroinflammation in erastin-damaged HT22 cells and APP/PS1 mice, at least partially by regulating the activation of Nrf2 and NF-κB signaling. IFY may prevent ferroptosis and neuroinflammation in AD and provide a new treatment strategy for AD.…”
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