D-dimer as a predictor of severity and outcome in acute pancreatitis by Joseph A, Harikrishnan CP, Oommen AN, Nair A

“…A total of 60 patients diagnosed through clinical, biochemical, and imaging criteria were included. The study demonstrated a significant correlation between elevated D-dimer levels and the severity of acute pancreatitis, classified according to the Atlanta criteria. …”
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Identification of phytophthora blight resistance of different pepper inbred lines and correlation analysis of plant functional traits by YANG Kaiwei, ZHOU Yingying, DU Jiao, JIANG Pan, LUO Gongwen, OU Lijun

“…Agronomic traits as well as physiological and biochemical parameters were assessed. [Results] The results revealed significant variations in disease resistance among the inbred lines, and the incidence of eight inbred lines, including ‘RT19-248’, ‘RC17-555’, ‘YJ-24’, ‘NJ-07’, ‘702’, ‘298a’, ‘CF19’, and ‘CF20’, was less than 20%. …”
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Resistance of Biomphalaria alexandrina to Schistosoma mansoni and Bulinus truncatus to Schistosoma haematobium Correlates with Unsaturated Fatty Acid Levels in the Snail Soft Tissu... by Marian Elias, Rasha S. Hanafi, Samia El-Bardicy, Ebtisam A. Hafez, Rashika El Ridi

“…Snails were examined for presence or lack of infection association with soft tissue and hemolymph content of proteins, cholesterol, and triglycerides, evaluated using standard biochemical techniques and palmitic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic acid, assayed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. …”
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Osteoarthritis synovium as a nidus for monosodium urate crystal deposition inducing severe gout studied by label‐free stimulated Raman scattering combined with synovial organoids by Ziyi Chen, Wenjuan Wang, Yaxin Chen, Minbiao Ji, Yinghui Hua

“…Crystal deposition, cellular phagocytosis, and subsequent inflammation intensity was imaged in ex vivo synovial organoids using SRS microscopy and other biochemical techniques. Results revealed that MSU crystals were more likely to deposit in OA synovium than in normal synovium. …”
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Analysis of the Renal Protection and Antioxidative Stress Effects of Panax notoginseng Saponins in Diabetic Nephropathy Mice by Wei Mi, Min Yu, Shuying Yin, Yuhan Ji, Tala Shi, Ning Li

“…Eight weeks after intervention, the 24 h urine protein (UPro) and urinary albumin (UAlb) were quantitatively examined, and the related blood biochemical indices were measured. HE and PAS staining were performed for pathological changes of renal tissue. …”
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Severe Disfiguring Scalp and Facial Oedema due to Henoch–Schönlein Purpura in a Child by Visvalingam Arunath, Arjuna Salinda Athapathu, Thabitha Jebaseeli Hoole, Heshan Aruppala, Asanka Rathnasri, Randula Ranawaka, Sachith Mettananda

“…His blood pressure was above the 99th percentile, and he had exaggerated deep tendon reflexes and extensor plantar responses. All biochemical investigations including renal function tests were normal. …”
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Salicylic Acid Improved the Growth of <i>Dunaliella salina</i> and Increased the Proportion of <i>9-cis</i>-β-Carotene Isomers by Shuaicheng Xiang, Xiaoting Qiu, Xiaojun Yan, Roger Ruan, Pengfei Cheng

“…In this study, the effects of SA on the growth, biochemical composition, antioxidant enzyme activity, key enzymes of β-carotene synthesis, and cis-and trans-isomers of β-carotene in <i>D. salina</i> under different salt concentrations were investigated. …”
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Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and Enteritidis Isolated from Raw Shrimp in Bangladesh: An Investigation Based on Molecular Characteristics, Survival, Virulence, Antibiotic... by Prosanto Kumar Das, Ananta Mandal, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Shovon Lal Sarkar, Iqbal Kabir Jahid, Md. Anwar Hossain, A. S. M. Rubayet Ul Alam, Pravas Chandra Roy

“…We then maintained standard cultural and biochemical protocols for isolating Salmonella strains, followed by the molecular identification of particular Salmonella serovars. …”
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Timing of nitrogen fertilization and shading affect the transition of nitrogen metabolism in senescing leaves of ripening wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Hideki Araki, Hirotaka Ueno, Keisuke Mizuta, Tadashi Takahashi, Masaru Shibata, Jun’ichi Mano

“…To characterize the biochemical processes of the transition, we here analyzed the interactions among greenness, soluble protein, amino acid and protease activity in the flag and second leaves of ripening wheat plants. …”
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Pseudocitrobacter cyperus, a novel bacterial species recovered from Cyperus alternifolius in Egypt by Samira M. Hamed, Mai A. Amer

“…To confirm its taxonomic classification, the draft genome of Cyp38ST was generated using DNBseq, and the genome-based taxonomic evaluation was conducted by calculating the overall genome-relatedness indices (OGRIs) such as Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI), digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH), and the tetra-nucleotide signatures (Tetra). Additionally, the biochemical features, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, and fatty acid methyl ester content of Cyp38ST were characterized. …”
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Biomaterial-based strategies: a new era in spinal cord injury treatment by Shihong Zhu, Sijun Diao, Xiaoyin Liu, Zhujun Zhang, Fujun Liu, Wei Chen, Xiyue Lu, Huiyang Luo, Xu Cheng, Qiang Liao, Zhongyu Li, Jing Chen

“…Additionally, these scaffolds should facilitate axon growth and neurogenesis by offering adjustable topography and a range of physical and biochemical cues. The three-dimensionally interconnected porous structure and appropriate physicochemical properties enabled by three-dimensional biomimetic printing technology can maximize the potential of biomaterials used for treating spinal cord injury. …”
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Enhanced biomass production and bioelectricity generation in microalgae culture medium using electrode pairings by Mohammed Amina Lami, Suparmaniam Uganeeswary, Lam Man Kee, Lim Jun Wei, Kiew Peck Loo, Tan Inn Shi, Chin Bridgid Lai Fui, Lau Sie Yon

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Variation of some physical and chemical quality traits of Moroccan domesticated tetraploid oat lines of <i>Avena murphyi</i> Ladiz. by R. Manzali, M. Bouksaim, A. Douaik, G. Ladizinsky, N. Saidi

“…The lines A. murphyi 8 and 9, recorded the highest groat protein contents of 15.12% and 13.66%, with an interesting macroelement profile, mainly magnesium and phosphorus, and iron and manganese as minor mineral profile.Due to their biochemical composition, Moroccan domesticated tetraploid oat lines of A. murphyi offer many opportunities to improve oat cultivation in Morocco and serve as an excellent raw material for foodstuffs formulation.…”
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Thrombogenic Markers in Patients with Hereditary Thrombophilia by Karima Maricel Gondres Legró, Jorge Calá Fernández, Yusmairy Matos Lores, Vivian Robert Tamayo, Lázaro Ibrahim Romero García, Yordanys Páez Candelaria

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to characterize hereditary thrombophilias from a humoral clinical point of view and to identify the possible relationship between altered biochemical markers of thrombosis and its recurrence. …”
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Proline Promotes Drought Tolerance in Maize by Pirzada Khan, Ashraf M. M. Abdelbacki, Mohammed Albaqami, Rahmatullah Jan, Kyung-Min Kim

“…Drought stress significantly affects maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) growth by disrupting vital physiological and biochemical processes. This study investigates the potential of proline supplementation to alleviate drought-induced stress in maize plants. …”
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Association of dietary acid load with inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, and clinical features in patients with knee osteoarthritis by Jalal Moludi, Akram Rahimi, Shaimaa A. Qaisar, Soudabeh Hamedi-Shahraki, Farshad Amirkhizi

“…Clinical symptoms were evaluated using the WOMAC Index. Biochemical markers of oxidative stress and inflammation were measured from serum samples. …”
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Exploring Anti-Breast Cancer Effects of Live Pediococcus acidilactici and Its Cell-Free Supernatant Isolated from Human Breast Milk by Naa N. Adumuah, Jude T. Quarshie, Harry Danwonno, Anastasia R. Aikins, Elmer N. Ametefe

“…The isolates were characterized and identified using biochemical tests and Sanger sequencing, respectively. …”
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Osteosarcopenic Visceral Obesity and Osteosarcopenic Subcutaneous Obesity, Two New Phenotypes of Sarcopenia: Prevalence, Metabolic Profile, and Risk Factors by Simone Perna, Daniele Spadaccini, Mara Nichetti, Ilaria Avanzato, Milena Anna Faliva, Mariangela Rondanelli

“…A standardized geriatric assessment was performed by anthropometric and biochemical measures. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to assess body composition, visceral adipose tissue (VAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), osteoporosis, and sarcopenia. …”
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Three-Dimensional Shapes and Cell Deformability of Rat Red Blood Cells during and after Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest by Hui Jai Lee, SangYun Lee, HyunJoo Park, YongKeun Park, Jonghwan Shin

“…Quantitative phase imaging (QPI) techniques based on laser interferometry were used to measure the three-dimensional refractive index (RI) tomograms of the RBC, from which structural and biochemical properties were retrieved. Dynamic membrane fluctuations in the cell membrane were also quantitatively and sensitively measured in order to investigate cell deformability. …”
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Toxicity of formaldehyde, and its role in the formation of harmful and aromatic compounds during food processing by Xiaoyan Sun, Chunmin Yang, Weiyue Zhang, Jie Zheng, Juanying Ou, Shiyi Ou

“…While its free concentration in processed foods is typically low even it can be formed through various biochemical and chemical pathways in foods. This study aims to investigate the fate of formaldehyde in food processing from two key perspectives: (1) its role in the formation of other harmful compounds, such as heterocyclic aromatic amines, methylimidazole, advanced glycation end-products, and N-nitrosamines, and (2) its potential to contribute to the generation of aromatic compounds, including oxygen-, sulfur-, and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromas. …”
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