Differential responses of soil C, N, and P ecological stoichiometric characteristics to different configurations of edge-locked forests in the Kubuqi Desert by Xue Chen, Hejun Zuo, Hejun Zuo, Min Yan, Min Yan, Haibing Wang, Haibing Wang, Cheng Xi, Yinchao Chai

“…The vertical distribution patterns of particle size and parameter characteristics had variations. (4) Soil C, N, P, and stoichiometric characteristics are affected by vegetation type, soil depth, and soil texture. …”
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Cool topoclimates promote cold-adapted plant diversity in temperate mountain forests by Borderieux, Jeremy, De Lombaerde, Emiel, De Pauw, Karen, Sanczuk, Pieter, Vangansbeke, Pieter, Vanneste, Thomas, De Frenne, Pieter, Gégout, Jean-Claude, Serra-Diaz, Josep

“…Understanding how topography and canopies interactively affect understory temperature is key to identifying stable refugia that could shelter cold-adapted forest specialist plants under climate change. …”
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Endoplasmic reticulum stress in the salivary glands of patients with primary and associated Sjögren’s disease, and non-Sjögren’s sicca syndrome: a comparative analysis and the infl... by Graziela Vieira Cavalcanti, Fabiola Reis de Oliveira, Rafael Ferraz Bannitz, Natalia Aparecida de Paula, Ana Carolina Fragoso Motta, Eduardo Melani Rocha, John Chiorini, Hilton Marcos Alves Ricz, Denny Marcos Garcia, Maria Cristina Foss-Freitas, Luiz Carlos Conti de Freitas

“…Antimalarial drugs, like CQ, used to treat RAD, may affect the ER function in exocrine glands.…”
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Lignin Metabolism Is Crucial in the Plant Responses to <i>Tambocerus elongatus</i> (Shen) in <i>Camellia sinensis</i> L. by Wenli Wang, Xiaogui Zhou, Qiang Hu, Qiuhong Wang, Yanjun Zhou, Jingbo Yu, Shibei Ge, Lan Zhang, Huawei Guo, Meijun Tang, Xin Li

“…<i>Tambocerus elongatus</i> (Shen) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a devastating insect pest species of <i>Camellia sinensis</i>, significantly affecting the yield and quality of tea. Due to growing concerns over the irrational use of insecticides and associated food safety, it is crucial to better understand the innate resistance mechanism of tea trees to <i>T. elongatus</i>. …”
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Aetiology of chronic liver disease is a valuable factor for stratifying adverse outcomes of acute decompensation: prospective observational study by Jung Hee Kim, Sung-Eun Kim, Do Seon Song, Hee Yeon Kim, Eileen L. Yoon, Ji Won Park, Tae Hyung Kim, Young-Kul Jung, Ki Tae Suk, Hyung Joon Yim, Jung Hyun Kwon, Sung Won Lee, Seong Hee Kang, Moon Young Kim, Soung Won Jeong, Jae-Young Jang, Jeong Ju Yoo, Sang Gyune Kim, Young-Joo Jin, Gab Jin Cheon, Byung Seok Kim, Yeon Seok Seo, Hyoungsu Kim, Dong Hyun Sinn, Woo Jin Chung, Hwi Young Kim, Han Ah Lee, Seung Woo Nam, In Hee Kim, Ji Hoon Kim, Hee Bok Chae, Joo Hyun Sohn, Ju Yeon Cho, Yoon Jun Kim, Jin Mo Yang, Jung Gil Park, Won Kim, Hyun Chin Cho, Dong Joon Kim

“…Background/Aims Acute decompensation (AD) is defined as the development of complications related to portal hypertension and liver dysfunction that affect the progression of chronic liver disease (CLD) or liver cirrhosis (LC). …”
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Mesenchymal stem cell-mediated adipogenic transformation: a key driver of oral squamous cell carcinoma progression by Yiting Shao, Yu Du, Zheng Chen, Lei Xiang, Shaoqin Tu, Yi Feng, Yuluan Hou, Xiaoxing Kou, Hong Ai

“…However, little is known about adipogenic differentiation alteration in OSCC-derived MSCs (OSCC-MSCs) and how these alterations affect OSCC growth. Methods MSCs were successfully isolated and cultured from normal gingival tissue, OSCC peritumoral tissue, and OSCC tissue. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic-based revelation of the effect of fresh corn extract on meat quality of Jingyuan chicken by Jinli Tian, Yanxu Wu, Wei Zhao, Guojun Zhang, Hu Zhang, Lin Xue, Lijuan Yang, Tong Zhang, Yaling Gu, Juan Zhang

“…Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (GSEA-KEGG) analysis identified sphingolipid_metabolism and multiple genes affecting IMF deposition including SPHK1, CERS1, CERS6, GLB1L, SGMS2, UGT8, and UGCG. …”
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Blood coagulation system in patients with chronic kidney disease: a prospective observational study by Xi Yang, Yang Wang, Ri-bao Wei, Ting-yu Su, Meng-jie Huang, Ping Li, Xiang-mei Chen, Ping Di, Qing-ping Li

“…Objectives Thromboembolic events are the major factor affecting the prognosis of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Identifying health risk determinants and molecular targets in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis via combined differential and weighted gene co-expression analysis by Abu Tayab Moin, Md. Asad Ullah, Jannatul Ferdous Nipa, Mohammad Sheikh Farider Rahman, Afsana Emran, Md. Minhazul Islam, Swapnil Das, Tawsif Al Arian, Mohammad Mahfuz Enam Elahi, Mukta Akter, Umme Sadea Rahman, Arnab Halder, Shoaib Saikat, Mohammad Jakir Hosen

“…IntroductionIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare but debilitating lung disease characterized by excessive fibrotic tissue accumulation, primarily affecting individuals over 50 years of age. Early diagnosis is challenging, and without intervention, the prognosis remains poor. …”
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Monitoring Over Time of Pathological Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients Through an Ensemble Vision Transformers‐Based Model by Maria Colomba Comes, Annarita Fanizzi, Samantha Bove, Luca Boldrini, Agnese Latorre, Deniz Can Guven, Serena Iacovelli, Tiziana Talienti, Alessandro Rizzo, Francesco Alfredo Zito, Raffaella Massafra

“…Conclusion Finally, the changes in DCE‐MRI at pre‐ and mid‐treatment could affect the accuracy of pCR prediction to NAC.…”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data by Alemu Gedefie, Amare Muche, Anissa Mohammed, Aznamariam Ayres, Dagnachew Melak, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Lakew Asmare, Abel Endawkie

“…The incidence of HIV is disproportionately higher in Sub-Saharan regions, particularly the Southern African sub-region, which is the most affected region and accounts for 77% of all new HIV infections in the region. …”
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Genome-wide association study of the antibody response to <i>Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis</i> in sheep by J. Kyselová, L. Tichý, J. Marková, A. Gurgul, Z. Sztankóová, K. Vališ, S. Šlosárková, K. Kavanová, M. Beinhauerová, T. Szmatola, T. Szmatola

“…<p>Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) is a chronic and highly contagious disease that is widespread among sheep and goats and adversely affects animal welfare and production. This study aimed to reveal the host genomic influences on <i>Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis</i> antibody levels as indicators of disease susceptibility or resistance, thereby potentially identifying genetic markers associated with these traits. …”
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Olfactory mucosa-mesenchymal stem cells with overexpressed Nrf2 modulate angiogenesis and exert anti-inflammation effect in an in vitro traumatic brain injury model by Zigui Chen, Chunyuan Zhang, Yuhua Fang, He Zhang, Jiawei Luo, Changfeng Miao, Jiale Li, Jun Peng, Yingqi Qiu, Ying Xia, Qisheng Luo

“…Meanwhile, OM-MSCsNrf2 inhibited the levels of pro-inflammatory genes and affected the glycolysis in PC12 cells. In the co-cultured system of OM-MSCsNrf2 and BV2 cells, M2 microglial polarization was observed, and the levels of M2 microglia-relevant genes and the phosphorylation of STAT6/AMPKα/SMAD3 were elevated. …”
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Cassava–soybean intercropping alleviates continuous cassava cropping obstacles by improving its rhizosphere microecology by Huixian Chen, Lixia Ruan, Sheng Cao, Wen He, Haixia Yang, Zhenhua Liang, Hengrui Li, Wanling Wei, Zhenling Huang, Xiu Lan

“…Phenol glucuronide, 2,3-butanediol, L-phenylalanine, deoxyguanosine and other carbohydrates, alcohols, purine nucleotides, and amino acids were significantly positively correlated with organic matter, available nitrogen, soil porosity, and pH.DiscussionTherefore, cassava–soybean intercropping can effectively alleviate the obstacles of continuous cassava cropping by affecting the accumulation of metabolites and microbial community structure in continuous cropping soil, thereby improving the adverse factors of severe soil acidification, soil compaction, and nutrient decline.…”
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A dextrorotatory residues-incorporated bioactive dodecapeptide against enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli by Ping Zeng, Xuemei Yang, Kwok-Yin Wong, Sheng Chen, Kin-Fai Chan, Sharon Shui Yee Leung, Lanhua Yi

“…Mechanistic studies revealed that it affected membrane permeability and potential in a dose-dependent manner. …”
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The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023 by Miaomiao Zhao, Miaomiao Zhao, Haoxiang Chang, Haoxiang Chang, Yuxu Yue, Yuxu Yue, Xinyue Zeng, Xinyue Zeng, Shaobang Wu, Shaobang Wu, Xiuyun Ren, Xiuyun Ren

“…BackgroundPeriodontal disease (PD) refers to a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the supporting tissues of the teeth triggered by bacterial infection and is recognized to promote systemic inflammation, leading to dysfunction in specific organs. …”
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Parasitic infection prevalence in tuberculosis patients and their household contacts in the Littoral Region of Cameroon by Lucy Cho Nchang, Chefor Magha, Patience Agwa Fonong, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Nancielle Mbiatong Tchatat, Desmond Akumtoh Nkimbeng, Frank Noel Nietcho, Juluis Visnel Foyet, Fanny Fri Fombad, Tatiana Djikeussi Katcho, Jerome Fru Cho, Achim Hoerauf, Manuel Ritter, Samuel Wanji

“…Conclusion: We observed that 31 % of the TB patients and household contacts are infected with parasites including P. falciparum, Loa loa and Since helminths can downregulate immune responses against bacterial infections and thus affect treatment efficacy, we recommend that diagnosis of parasitic infections should be included during TB diagnosis and treatment programmes, especially in rural areas.…”
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Development of a Predictive Model of Occult Cancer After a Venous Thromboembolism Event Using Machine Learning: The CLOVER Study by Anabel Franco-Moreno, Elena Madroñal-Cerezo, Cristina Lucía de Ancos-Aracil, Ana Isabel Farfán-Sedano, Nuria Muñoz-Rivas, José Bascuñana Morejón-Girón, José Manuel Ruiz-Giardín, Federico Álvarez-Rodríguez, Jesús Prada-Alonso, Yvonne Gala-García, Miguel Ángel Casado-Suela, Ana Bustamante-Fermosel, Nuria Alfaro-Fernández, Juan Torres-Macho

“…In addition, variability in detection protocols and evolving clinical practices may affect model accuracy. Our score needs external validation.…”
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Evidence of Inflammatory Network Disruption in Chronic Venous Disease: An Analysis of Circulating Cytokines and Chemokines by Oscar Fraile-Martinez, Cielo García-Montero, Ana María Gomez-Lahoz, Felipe Sainz, Julia Bujan, Silvestra Barrena-Blázquez, Laura López-González, Raul Díaz-Pedrero, Melchor Álvarez-Mon, Natalio García-Honduvilla, Miguel A. Saez, Jorge Monserrat, Miguel A. Ortega

“…<b>Background:</b> Chronic venous disease (CVD) comprises a set of vascular disorders that affect the venous system with important local and systemic repercussions. …”
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Exercise-induced anxiety impairs local and systemic inflammatory response and glucose metabolism in C57BL/6J mice by I. Gálvez, M.C. Navarro, S. Torres-Piles, L. Martín-Cordero, M.D. Hinchado, E. Ortega

“…Conclusions: A protocol of exercise that induces anxiety is associated with a neuroimmunoendocrine dysregulation affecting the feedback between the inflammatory and the stress responses, together with detrimental metabolic effects in glucose modulation. …”
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