Immune System in the Brain: A Modulatory Role on Dendritic Spine Morphophysiology? by Oscar Kurt Bitzer-Quintero, Ignacio González-Burgos

“…The brain parenchyma is separated from the periphery by the blood brain barrier, which under normal conditions prevents the entry of mediators such as activated leukocytes, antibodies, complement factors, and cytokines. …”
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Adulteration of the Herbal Weight Loss Products by the Illegal Addition of Synthetic Antiobesity Medications: A Pilot Study by Farzin Firozian, Amir Nili-Ahmadabadi, Shirin Moradkhani, Miad Moulaei, Zohreh Fasihi, Davoud Ahmadimoghaddam

“…Since apothecaries have advised consumers to take at least two capsules a day, it seems that the blood concentration of sibutramine will likely rise beyond the therapeutic concentration and become toxic. …”
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Retinal and Preretinal Hemorrhages in a Patient Receiving Hyper-CVAD Chemotherapy for T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia by Krishi Peddada, Stephanie J. Weiss, Shaina Kumar, Deepika Malik

“…A Nd:YAG laser applied in the left eye at the posterior hyaloid face allowed blood to drain into the vitreous cavity and brought the patient’s visual acuity back to baseline. …”
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Effect of different endotracheal suctioning methods on clearance of airway secretions in patients with craniocerebral injury and tracheotomy (不同吸痰方式对颅脑损伤气管切开患者气道分泌物清除的效果观察)... by AN Delian (安德连), DAI Meng (戴萌), WEI Xiaomei (卫小梅), TANG Zhiming (唐志明), XU Ziyang (许自阳), WEN Hongmei (温红梅), DOU Zulin (窦祖林)

“…The blood oxygen saturation after sputum aspiration was higher than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). …”
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Transcriptome analysis of early pregnancy vitamin D status and spontaneous preterm birth. by Aishwarya P Yadama, Hooman Mirzakhani, Thomas F McElrath, Augusto A Litonjua, Scott T Weiss

“…<h4>Study design</h4>We conducted peripheral blood transcriptome profiling at 10-18 weeks of gestation in a nested case-control cohort of 24 pregnant women who participated in the Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial (VDAART). …”
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Intratumoural CD8+ CXCR5+ follicular cytotoxic T cells have prognostic value and are associated with CD19+ CD38+ B cells and tertiary lymphoid structures in colorectal cancer by Fangze Wei, Xiaotian Xu, Jing Wang, Shi Wen Mei, Fu Qiang Zhao, Fei Huang, Ti Xian Xiao, Guo Jing Wang, Baojun Wei, Shengkai Huang, Wei Cui

“…Methods We explored the expression of TFC cell in tumor tissues and peripheral blood in our clinical cohort and public datasets. …”
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Evaluation of a peer support group programme for vulnerable host population and refugees living with diabetes and/or hypertension in Lebanon: a before-after study by Leah Anku Sanga, Carla Njeim, Éimhín Ansbro, Rima Kighsro Naimi, Ali Ibrahim, Benjamin Schmid, Jasmin Lilian Diab, Jytte Roswall, Tim Clayton, Lars Bruun Larsen, Pablo Perel

“…Methods Our objectives were to: (1) evaluate the reach of the PSGs; (2) evaluate the association of PSGs with patient-reported outcomes; and (3) evaluate the association of PSGs with clinical outcomes (blood pressure, HbA1c, and BMI). We used a before-after study design and included a control group for clinical outcomes. …”
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Relationship of Serum Levels of IL-17, IL-18, TNF-α, and Lung Function Parameters in Patients with COPD, Asthma-COPD Overlap, and Bronchial Asthma by Nailya Kubysheva, Marina Boldina, Tatyana Eliseeva, Svetlana Soodaeva, Igor Klimanov, Anastasia Khaletskaya, Venera Bayrasheva, Valery Solovyev, Luis Alfonso Villa-Vargas, Marco Antonio Ramírez-Salinas, Moisés Salinas-Rosales, Dmitry Yu. Ovsyannikov, Ildar Batyrshin

“…IL-17 and IL-18 levels in the blood serum were comparable in all examined patients. …”
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Exploring cognitive and neuroimaging profiles of dementia subtypes of individuals with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Jean Ikanga, Jean Ikanga, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Megan Schwinne, Caterina Obenauf, Caterina Obenauf, Emmanuel Epenge, Guy Gikelekele, Nathan Tshengele, Immaculee Kavugho, Samuel Mampunza, Lelo Mananga, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Julio C. Rojas, Brandon Chan, Argentina Lario Lago, Joel H. Kramer, Adam L. Boxer, Andreas Jeromin, Emile Omba, Alvaro Alonso, Alden L. Gross

“…Core AD biomarkers (Aβ42/40 and p-tau181) and non-specific neurodegeneration biomarkers (NfL, GFAP) were measured in blood plasma. Neuroimaging structures were assessed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …”
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Integrating 16S rDNA and metabolomics to uncover the therapeutic mechanism of electroacupuncture in type 2 diabetic rats by Zhang Yue, Wang Xiang, Deng Duping, Gong Yuanyuan, Chen Xuanyi, Li Juan, Li Juan, Hong Xiaojuan

“…During the intervention, water and food consumption, body weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) were monitored. …”
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The generation and evaluation of TKO/hCD55/hTM/hEPCR gene-modified pigs for clinical organ xenotransplantation by Guoli Huai, Yong Wang, Jiaxiang Du, Zhenhui Cheng, Yuxuan Xie, Jia Zhou, Hongmei Tang, Yanyan Jiang, Xiangyang Xing, Shaoping Deng, Dengke Pan, Dengke Pan, Dengke Pan

“…Co-expression of hTM and hEPCR in 6GE pigs led to a significant decrease in thrombin-antithrombin (TAT) complex levels in co-culture with human whole blood, compared to WT (p&lt;0.0001), TKO (p&lt;0.01), and TKO/hCD55/hTM pigs (p&lt;0.05). …”
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Efek Pengurangan Durasi Tidur terhadap Jumlah dan Hitung Jenis Leukosit pada Tikus Wistar by Wahyu Tri Novriansyah, Ellyza Nasrul, Rosfita Rasyid

“…Jumlah leukosit, eosinofil, neutrofil, limfosit dan monosit diperiksa dengan <em>Blood Analyzer Impedant Pentra 60</em>. Analisis data menggunakan <em>one way Anova</em> dengan signifikansi p&lt;0,05. …”
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Integrated microfluidics-based construction of anti-BTN2A2 gel droplet cell preparations for non-invasive tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy by Yishen Tian, Jingxuan Li, Na Yang, Yang Zhao, Jiancao Zuo, Hang Xiong, Yiwen Pan, Li Xiao, Min Su, Feng Han, Zhixu He, Rong Hu

“…This preparation was surface modified with BTN2A2 antibodies and internally contained T cells isolated from the blood of tumor hosts, along with simulated collagen peptide CMP. …”
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Is grip strength linked to body composition and cardiovascular risk markers in primary schoolchildren? Cross-sectional data from three African countries by Juerg Utzinger, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Honorati Masanja, Uwe Pühse, Bassirou Bonfoh, Ivan Müller, Cheryl Walter, Rosa Du Randt, Stefanie Gall, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Peter Steinmann, Markus Gerber, Fredros O Okumu, Serge Ayekoé, Jean T Coulibaly, Dao Daouda, Bomey Clément Gba, Benal Kouassi, Sylvain G Traoré, Marceline F Finda, Elihaika G Minja, Getrud J Mollel, Johanna Beckmann, Christin Lang, Kurt Z Long

“…Cardiovascular risk markers were considered as secondary outcome. Blood pressure was measured with an oscillometric monitor, and blood markers (cholesterol, triglycerides, glycated haemoglobin) via Afinion point-of-care testing. …”
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Therapeutic effects of composite probiotics derived from fermented camel milk on metabolic dysregulation and intestinal barrier integrity in type 2 diabetes rats by Tabusi Manaer, Tabusi Manaer, Tabusi Manaer, Tabusi Manaer, Jialehasibieke Sailike, Xin Sun, Baheban Yeerjiang, Baheban Yeerjiang, Baheban Yeerjiang, Baheban Yeerjiang, Xinhua Nabi, Xinhua Nabi, Xinhua Nabi, Xinhua Nabi

“…Histological examinations revealed reduced pancreatic inflammation and hepatic steatosis, with restored colonic structure.ConclusionCPCM treatment significantly improved metabolic dysregulation in the T2DM rat model, reducing blood glucose and lipid levels, enhancing intestinal barrier function, and increasing insulin secretion. …”
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Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate for Standard (≤149 ml) Versus Very Large (≥150 ml) Prostate Glands: Retrospective Analysis of a Pr... by Jacob Schmidt, Jorien Krediet, Holger Beutel, Ayoub Hidayat Allah, Nella Gagel, Isabel Lichy, Bernhard Ralla, Maha Ullmann, Robert Peters, Frank Friedersdorff, Martin Kanne

“…Clavien-Dindo grade ≥IIIb complications (8.7% vs 1.2%; p = 0.02) and blood transfusion (2.5% vs 0%; p = 0.045) were significantly more frequent in group B. …”
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Deep immunophenotyping of circulating immune cells in major depressive disorder patients reveals immune correlates of clinical course and treatment response by Fabiola Stolfi, Claudio Brasso, Davide Raineri, Virginia Landra, Camilla Barbero Mazzucca, Ali Ghazanfar, Lorenza Scotti, Riccardo Sinella, Vincenzo Villari, Giuseppe Cappellano, Paola Rocca, Annalisa Chiocchetti

“…This work aimed at immunophenotyping peripheral blood cells in the relapse phase of the disorder, to identify relevant cell populations for clinical monitoring of patients. …”
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Genetic testing of ocular manifestations of proliferative syndrome to provide pathophysiology-oriented treatment by M.E. Weener, N.A. Bakunina, J.M. Salmasi, G.V. Poryadin, D. Barh, Yu.D. Kuznetsova, L.M. Balashova

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Aim</b>: to describe genetic patterns in patients with ocular blood network proliferation for predicting disease course and selecting adequate treatment.…”
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Dynamic Profile of CD4+ T-Cell-Associated Cytokines/Chemokines following Murine Myocardial Infarction/Reperfusion by Dongsheng Yuan, Jinjun Tie, Zhican Xu, Guanya Liu, Xinyu Ge, Zhulin Wang, Xumin Zhang, Shiyu Gong, Gang Liu, Qingshu Meng, Fang Lin, Zhongmin Liu, Huimin Fan, Xiaohui Zhou

“…The mRNA levels of IL-4, IL-6, IL-13, IL-27, MIP-1β, MCP-3, and GRO-α were measured in blood mononuclear cells. The protein levels of IL-4, IL-6, IL-13, IL-27, MIP-1β, MCP-3, and GRO-α increased in both injured heart tissues and serum, while IFN-γ, IL-12P70, IL-2, IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, IL-5, IL-9, IL-17A, IL-23, IL-10, eotaxin, MIP-1α, RANTES, MCP-1, and MIP-2 increased only in MI/R heart tissues in the day 7 and day 14 groups compared to the sham group. …”
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Metabolic Risk Factors and Their Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer, Acute or Exacerbated Chronic Pancreatitis by I. N. Grigor’eva, O. V. Efimova, N. L. Tov, T. S. Suvorova, D. L. Nepomnyashchikh

“…Clinical, laboratory and instrumental examination of patients and assessment of risk factors (lipid profile, blood plasma glucose, obesity, arterial hypertension) were carried out in accordance with clinical recommendations. …”
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