Effect of N-Feruloylserotonin and Methotrexate on Severity of Experimental Arthritis and on Messenger RNA Expression of Key Proinflammatory Markers in Liver by Ľudmila Pašková, Viera Kuncírová, Silvester Poništ, Danica Mihálová, Radomír Nosáľ, Juraj Harmatha, Iveta Hrádková, Tomáš Čavojský, František Bilka, Katarína Šišková, Ingrid Paulíková, Lýdia Bezáková, Katarína Bauerová

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Effects of Fermented Pomegranate Peel Polyphenols on the Growth Performance, Immune Response, Hepatopancreatic Health, and Disease Resistance in White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by Zhoulin Yu, Guangye Liu, Sijie Li, Yucong Hong, Shuyan Zhao, Meng Zhou, Xiaohong Tan

“…Compared with FP0 group, the contents of total protein (TP) and globulin (GLB) in serum biochemical indexes of FP3 and FP4 groups were significantly increased, and the content of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) was significantly decreased (p<0.05). …”
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ANGPTL4: A Predictive Marker for Diabetic Nephropathy by Eman Al Shawaf, Mohamed Abu-Farha, Sriraman Devarajan, Zahra Alsairafi, Irina Al-Khairi, Preethi Cherian, Hamad Ali, Aditi Mathur, Fahd Al-Mulla, Abdulnabi Al Attar, Jehad Abubaker

“…Altogether, this suggests a potential role for ANGPTL4 in DN perhaps through its role in inhibiting LPL activity and promotes ANGPTL4 as a biochemical marker for the detection of a diabetic kidney disease in patients with T2D.…”
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The impact of the novel starch-lipid complexes on the glucolipids metabolism, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus rats by Yingshuang Lu, Renbing Qin, Jin Wang, Fengjuan Xiang, Yan Zhang, Bowei Zhang, Dancai Fan, Huan Lü, Xuemeng Ji, Shujun Wang, Shuo Wang

“…According to a serial of biochemical analyses, we found that RS5 diets were strongly correlated with enhanced homeostatic model assessment for insulin secretion (HOMA-IS), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), adiponectin (ADP), insulin action index (IAI), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP1), and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in T2DM rats whilst negatively associated with the low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) and inflammatory cytokines, showing the capabilities to ameliorate T2DM symptoms by regulation of glucolipid metabolism, gut metabolites, and inflammation. …”
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Profiling of Indigenous Biosurfactant-Producing Bacillus Isolates in the Bioremediation of Soil Contaminated by Petroleum Products and Olive Oil by Paola Sandra Elenga-Wilson, Christian Aimé Kayath, Nicaise Saturnin Mokemiabeka, Stech Anomene Eckzechel Nzaou, Etienne Nguimbi, Gabriel Ahombo

“…Microbiological and biochemical methods have been used including isolation of oil-degrading bacteria, enzymatic activities, the determination of physicochemical parameters, biosurfactant production and extraction assay, oil displacement assay, antimicrobial assay of the biosurfactants, and bioremediation kinetics. …”
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Metabolic and inflammatory status in prepuberty and early adulthood for individuals with a history of extrauterine growth restriction: a cohort study by Laura Palomino-Fernández, Inmaculada Velasco, Belén Pastor-Villaescusa, Katherine Flores-Rojas, María de la Cruz Rico, Juan Roa, Ángel Gil, Mercedes Gil-Campos

“…Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, biochemical parameters related to lipid and carbohydrate metabolism and plasma adipokines and cytokines were analyzed. …”
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Neuregulin1 ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease via the ERK/SIRT1 signaling pathways by Chengan Xu, Shouhao Wang, Di Meng, Mingshan Wang, Rong Yan, Yining Dai

“…The changes of histopathological, biochemical indexes, inflammatory factors, lipid metabolism, apoptosis and autophagy parameters were measured. …”
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Exploring the Pharmacokinetics and Gut Microbiota Modulation of Hesperidin and Nobiletin from Mandarin Orange Peel in Experimental Dogs: A Pilot Study by Jun Nakahigashi, Makoto Kurikami, Satomi Iwai, Sadahiko Iwamoto, Shou Kobayashi, Eiji Kobayashi

“…For intestinal microbiota analysis and blood biochemical tests, beagle dogs were administered 1 g twice daily. …”
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The Utility of Synovial Fluid Interleukin-10 in Diagnosing Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Prospective Cohort Study by Zou Y, Yang Y, Yang J, Zhang Y, Zhao C, Qin L, Hu N

“…Yinshuang Zou,1– 3,&ast; Yaji Yang,1,3,&ast; Jianye Yang,1,3 Yanhao Zhang,4 Chen Zhao,1,3 Leilei Qin,1,3 Ning Hu1,3 1Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Jingzhou Hospital Affiliated to Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434000, People’s Republic of China; 3Laboratory of Orthopedics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China; 4National Engineering Research Center of Immunological Products, Department of Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Leilei Qin; Ning Hu, Email qinleilei@stu.cqmu.edu.cn; huning@cqmu.edu.cnBackground: Diagnosing chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging. …”
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The role of CTGF and MFG-E8 in the prognosis assessment of SCAP: a study combining machine learning and nomogram analysis by Tingting Lin, Tingting Lin, Huimin Wan, Jie Ming, Yifei Liang, Linxin Ran, Jingjing Lu

“…Using the CatBoost model for prediction, it performed the best, with key predictive features including Oxygenation Index, cTnT, MFG-E8, Dyspnea, CTGF and PaCO2.ConclusionThis study has highlighted the critical role of clinical and biochemical markers such as CTGF and MFG-E8 in assessing the severity and prognosis of SCAP. …”
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Mineral composition of repair raspberry (<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L.) fruits by S. M. Motyleva, S. N. Evdokimenko, M. A. Podgaetsky, T. A. Tumaeva, Y. V. Burmenko, N. Y. Svistunova, D. V. Panischeva, I. M. Kulikov

“…The therapeutic and preventive properties of raspberries are related to their biochemical composition. In this regard, the purpose of the work was to determine the content of macro- and micronutrients in fruits of different cultivars of repair raspberry using modern high-tech analytical methods and the selection of genetic sources of the analyzed elements for further breeding. …”
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A hammerhead ribozyme selects mechanically stable conformations for catalysis against viral RNA by Man Lu, Zhiqiang Cao, Luoan Xiong, Hongying Deng, Kangkang Ma, Ning Liu, Yanding Qin, Shen-Bo Chen, Jun-Hu Chen, Yao Li, Yijin Liu, Zhongbo Yu

“…However, the structure and biochemical data of ribozymes have been disagreed on, making the understanding of its catalysis mechanism a longstanding issue. …”
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Biotin's protective effects against nicotine withdrawal-induced anxiety and depression: Mechanistic insights into serotonin, inflammation, BDNF, and oxidative stress in male rats by Dawood Hossaini, Mohammad Jalal Nazari, Khan Baba Ghazanfar, Mohammad Edris Amiri, Mohammad Tariq Anwary, Mohammad Jawad Jawad, Murtaza Haidary

“…Materials and Methods: Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to nicotine administration and subsequently, nicotine withdrawal, after which behavioral assessments included the open-field test, the elevated plus-maze test, and the forced-swimming test performed after withdrawal to assess anxiety and depression behaviors. We also performed biochemical analyses to measure serotonin levels, monoamine oxidase A activity, brain neurotrophic factor concentration, and markers of oxidative stress. …”
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Characterization and utilization of trichoderma sp. for efficient management of oil palm empty fruit bunch waste in plantations by N. Nurmiati, P. Periadnadi, K. Kartiwan, T.W. Edelwis

“…By exploring the biological, ecological, and biochemical attributes of Trichoderma sp., this study examined the mechanisms associated with efficacy in bioconversion processes and waste remediation.METHODS: A survey method was used to determine sampling locations, and purposive sampling was utilized in the field. …”
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Body Composition and Basal Metabolic Rate in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Marina de Figueiredo Ferreira, Filipe Detrano, Gabriela Morgado de Oliveira Coelho, Maria Elisa Barros, Regina Serrão Lanzillotti, José Firmino Nogueira Neto, Emilson Souza Portella, Haydée Serrão Lanzillotti, Eliane de Abreu Soares

“…Anthropometric and biochemical variables were measured as well as body composition (by absorptiometry dual X-ray emission) and basal metabolic rate (by indirect calorimetry); basal metabolic rate was also estimated by prediction equations. …”
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Clinical report of Mediterranean fever in a child in Ukraine – Don’t miss it! by К.Y. Pashenko, Т.V. Frolova, Y.V. Кarpushenko, G.R. Muratov, О.М. Savvo, Т.О. Khalturina, О.М. Ashcheulov

“…Additional examination included: laboratory tests (complete blood count, urinalysis, biochemical blood test with determination of liver and kidney tests); instrumental methods: ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs and urinary system, X-ray examination of the abdominal organs with contrast. …”
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Impact of irradiation conditions on therapy of Lewis lung carcinoma in mice using glucose-ethylenediamine carbon dots by Pavlo Lishchuk, Halyna Kuznietsova, Taisa Dovbynchuk, Nataliia Dziubenko, Liudmyla Garmanchuk, Sergei Alekseev, Mykola Isaiev, Nataliya Pozdnyakova, Artem Pastukhov, Nataliya Krisanova, Tatiana Borisova, Vladimir Lysenko, Valeriy Skryshevsky

“…Methods nanoparticle biocompatibility was analyzed in cell toxicity and neurotoxicity experiments ex vivo. Biochemical parameters were analyzed in animal experiments in vivo after intramuscular implantation of Lewis Lung carcinoma cells into the C57/Black mouse line. …”
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Comparative Performance of Ante-Mortem Diagnostic Assays for the Identification of <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i>-Infected Domestic Dogs (<i>Canis lupus familiaris</i>) by Conor O’Halloran, Paul Burr, Danielle A. Gunn-Moore, Jayne C. Hope

“…While many dogs in the high-risk group had serum biochemical abnormalities, these did not correlate with the findings from the diagnostic TB tests. …”
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Dietary omega-3 fatty acids affect the growth performance of broiler chickens reared at high stocking density by Shahgol Rahbari, Abdolreza Salehi, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Shirin Honarbakhsh

“…The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in broiler chickens exposed to high stocking density (SD) on growth performance, carcass characteristics, breast meat quality, blood biochemical indices, nutrient digestibility and litter quality. …”
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Machine learning analysis of emerging risk factors for early-onset hypertension in the Tlalpan 2020 cohort by Mireya Martínez-García, Guadalupe O. Gutiérrez-Esparza, Guadalupe O. Gutiérrez-Esparza, Manlio F. Márquez, Manlio F. Márquez, Luis M. Amezcua-Guerra, Enrique Hernández-Lemus, Enrique Hernández-Lemus

“…Data on sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical variables were collected through standardized questionnaires as well as clinical and laboratory assessments. …”
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