Does Faeces Excreted by Moxidectin-Treated Sheep Impact Coprophagous Insects and the Activity of Soil Microbiota in Subtropical Pastures? by Susana Gilaverte Hentz, Felix Guillermo Reyes Reyes, Glaciela Kaschuk, Leandro Bittencourt de Oliveira, Maria Angela Machado Fernandes, Alda Lúcia Gomes Monteiro

“…In the first one, faeces from MOX-treated (subcutaneous dose of 0.2 mg·kg−1 body weight) and nontreated rams were placed on an animal-free pasture field, protected or not against rain, for 88 days. …”
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A red pomegranate fruit extract-based formula ameliorates anxiety/depression-like behaviors via enhancing serotonin (5-HT) synthesis in C57BL/6 male mice by Xiping Zhu, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Chun Cui

“…The RPFE formula (dose: 2.0, 1.5 or 1.0 mg/g day) reversed behavioral dysfunctions and body weight gain induced by chronic restraint stress combined with corticosterone injection in C57BL/6 male mice. …”
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Hip Adduction and Abduction Strength Profiles Among Bantam, High School, Juniors, and Collegiate American Ice Hockey Players by Morgan L. Olson, Gary Schindler

“…Ratios of hip adduction-to-abduction strength were calculated and normalized for body weight. # Results A total of 87 uninjured skaters were included in this study with a mean age of 17 years. …”
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The Effects of Vitamin E Application on Some Free Radicals and Lactate Levels in Acute Exercise by Ekrem Boyalı, Mustafa Nizamlıoğlu, Süleyman Patlar

“…Twenty-four healthy male elite taekwondo performers whose mean age is21.66 ± 1.20 and mean body weight is 72.50 ±8.17 kg participated the study. …”
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Physiological variables associated with the development of acute mountain sickness at the South Pole by Paul J Anderson, Bruce D Johnson, Michael F Harrison, Andrew D Miller, Kathy A O'Malley, Maile L Richert, Jacob B Johnson

“…Estimated plasma volume decreased significantly at altitude (p=0.025) in the AMS group as compared with the No AMS group while body weight did not change (p=0.125). Serum sodium (p=0.045) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (p=0.049) levels were higher in the No AMS group. …”
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Anti-Tn Monoclonal Antibody Ameliorates Hyperoxia-Induced Kidney Injury by Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Neonatal Mice by Julie Chi Chow, Hsiu-Chu Chou, Jaulang Hwang, Chung-Ming Chen

“…On postnatal days 2, 4, and 6, the mice were injected intraperitoneally with PBS alone or with anti-Tn monoclonal antibodies at 25 μg/g body weight in 50 μL phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). …”
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HUMAN GENES CONTROLLING FEEDING BEHAVIOR OR BODY MASS AND THEIR FUNCTIONAL AND GENOMIC CHARACTERISTICS: A REVIEW by E. V. Ignatieva, D. A. Afonnikov, E. I. Rogaev, N. A. Kolchanov

“…The goals of this study were to create a compilation of genes controlling human body weight and feeding behavior and to summarize functional and genomic information on these genes. …”
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Interleukin-32γ in the Control of Acute Experimental Chagas Disease by Yarlla L. L. Braga, José R. C. Neto, Arthur W. F. Costa, Muriel V. T. Silva, Marcos V. Silva, Mara R. N. Celes, Milton A. P. Oliveira, Leo A. B. Joosten, Fátima Ribeiro-Dias, Rodrigo S. Gomes, Juliana R. Machado

“…The cytokine profile found in IL-32γTg animals contributed to body weight maintenance, parasitemia control, and survival. …”
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Profile of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids of Red Beet and Its Fermentation Products. Does Long-Term Consumption of Fermented Beetroot Juice Affect Phenolics Profile in Human Blood P... by Natalia Płatosz, Tomasz Sawicki, Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…However, it was observed that forty-two days of the regular intake of the fermented beetroot juice (200 mL/60 kg body weight) generally did not affect concentrations of phenolic acids and flavonoids in the volunteers' body fluids compared to their concentrations in fluids before fermented beetroot juice consumption.…”
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Chitooligosaccharides suppress airway inflammation, fibrosis, and mucus hypersecretion in a house dust mite-induced allergy model by Yun-Ho Kim, Chan-Ho Park, Ju Myung Kim, Yeo Cho Yoon

“…Cell experiments were conducted at COS concentrations below 100 µg/ml, while animal experiments were performed at concentrations below 100 mg/kg body weight for 4 weeks. Samples of right lung tissue obtained from the experimental animals were used for gene and protein expression analysis, whereas samples of contralateral lung tissue were used for immunohistochemical analysis.ResultsCOS regulated Th1 immunity by inhibiting major cytokines, including inflammatory tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), in BEAS-2B cells. …”
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The Effect of Slimming Herbs Tea With Dietary Adjustment To The Result Of Antropometric Measurement Among Women Member of Aerobic Studio by Resti Perslami, Edith Frederika Puruhito, Mangestuti Agil

“…They attempt to return to normal body weight, by following the fitness clubs, diet and so forth. …”
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Pyruvate-Enriched Oral Rehydration Solution Improves Glucometabolic Disorders in the Kidneys of Diabetic db/db Mice by Xiao Meng Zhang, Hao Deng, Jin Dong Tong, Yi Zhen Wang, Xu Chao Ning, Xiu Hong Yang, Fang Qiang Zhou, Hui Min Jin

“…Both Pyr-ORS and 1% pyruvate showed comparable therapeutic effectiveness with controls of body weight and blood sugar, increases of blood insulin levels, and improvement of renal function and pathological changes. …”
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Evaluation of the Acute Hepatoprotective Potential of Hydroethanolic Extract of Duranta erecta L. Parts by Shadrack Donkor, Christopher Larbie, Gustav Komlaga, Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe

“…Materials and Methods. CCl4 (1 mL/kg body weight in olive oil) and acetaminophen (500 mg/kg b.wt) were used to induce hepatotoxicity in the animals. …”
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Gender Differences in Metabolic Disorders and Related Diseases in Spontaneously Diabetic Torii-Leprfa Rats by Takeshi Ohta, Yoshiaki Katsuda, Katsuhiro Miyajima, Tomohiko Sasase, Shuichi Kimura, Bin Tong, Takahisa Yamada

“…Food intake was higher in males compared to female rats; however, body weight was not different between genders. Progression of diabetes, including increases in blood glucose and declines in blood insulin, was observed earlier in male rats than in females, and diabetic grade was more critical in male rats. …”
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Dependence of the hindgut disappearance of phosphorus in pigs on the quantity of phosphorus entering the hindgut based on a Meta-analysis by Noa Park, Beob Gyun Kim

“…The Chi-square test was performed to investigate the association between SHD of P and categorical variables, including the use of phytase, the use of inorganic P sources, the use of corn-soybean meal-based diets, and body weight (BW) of pigs. To determine the effects of the SID of P on the SHD of P, a linear equation for the SHD of P was developed using the SID of P as an independent variable. …”
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Novel therapy modalities combining photodynamic therapy and liposomal cisplatin for pancreatic cancer treatments by Jia-Haur Chen, John Vincent Lim, Yih-Chih Hsu

“…The treatment effects of PDT+LPC NPs using pancreatic MIAPaCa-2 and PANC-1 tumor models revealed that PDT+LPC significantly inhibited tumor growth. The body weight of all animals increased with animals showing no side effects. …”
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Quadriceps Strength following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Normative Values based on Sex, Graft Type and Meniscal Status at 3, 6 & 9 Months by Nicole A. Schwery, Michael T. Kiely, Christopher M. Larson, Corey A. Wulf, Christie S. Heikes, Ryan W. Hess, M. Russell Giveans, Braidy S. Solie, Chrisopher P. Doney

“…Participants’ quadriceps average peak torque (Q-AvgPKT), average peak torque relative to body weight (Q-RPKT), and calculated limb symmetry index (Q-LSI) were collected and used for data analysis. …”
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The Effect of Long-Term Intranasal Serotonin Treatment on Metabolic Parameters and Hormonal Signaling in Rats with High-Fat Diet/Low-Dose Streptozotocin-Induced Type 2 Diabetes by Kira V. Derkach, Vera M. Bondareva, Oxana V. Chistyakova, Lev M. Berstein, Alexander O. Shpakov

“…The IS treatment of diabetic rats decreased the body weight, and improved glucose tolerance, insulin-induced glucose utilization, and lipid metabolism. …”
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Psychological Stress Delays Periodontitis Healing in Rats: The Involvement of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor by Ya-Juan Zhao, Qiang Li, Bai-Xiang Cheng, Min Zhang, Yong-Jin Chen

“…The stressed rats showed reduced body weight gain, behavioral changes, and increased serum corticosterone and ACTH levels (). …”
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Comparison of a ready-to-use intranasal dexmedetomidine spray with traditional intranasal dexmedetomidine drops for sedation in preschool children: a prospective, randomized, contr... by Qi-Qi Jin, Wei-Cha Cai, Ying-Feng Zhou, Yan-Tong Zhang, Gang Chen, Meng-Ting Xu, Jun Li, Kai-Ming Yuan

“…In the DD group, dexmedetomidine was administered at a dose of 2 μg/kg based on body weight. The primary outcome was the proportion of children achieving a Ramsay sedation scale (RSS) score of ≥3 within 30 min. …”
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