Genome-wide identification and functional roles relating to anthocyanin biosynthesis analysis in maize by Xiaofang Wang, Huangai Li, Shuai Wang, Meiqi Ruan, Yiping Li, Lei Zhu, Zhenying Dong, Yan Long

“…The promoters of these synthetic genes contain various cis-elements and the gene expression patterns and transcriptional regulatory networks were analyzed. …”
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Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of the ADF gene family in response to salt and drought stress in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) by Mengmeng Shi, Yike Wang, Peng Lv, Yujie Gong, Qi Sha, Xinyan Zhao, Wen Zhou, Lingtao Meng, Zegang Han, Lingxiao Zhang, Lingxiao Zhang, Yongwang Sun, Yongwang Sun

“…The promoter region of these genes was found to contain multiple cis-acting elements related to hormone responses, defence, and stress, indicating that they may respond to a variety of developmental and environmental stimuli. …”
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Design of multifunctional interfaces on ceramic solid electrolytes for high-performance lithium-air batteries by Yunxin Shi, Ziyang Guo, Changhong Wang, Mingze Gao, Xiaoting Lin, Hui Duan, Yonggang Wang, Xueliang Sun

“…Herein, we fabricate a differentiating surface-regulated ceramic-based composite electrolyte (DSCCE) by constructing disparately LiI-containing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) coating and Poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) layer on both sides of Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5(PO4)3 (LAGP). …”
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Childhood BMI trajectories and sociodemographic factors in an Italian pediatric population by Erich Batzella, Joaquin Gutierrez de Rubalcava Doblas, Gloria Porcu, Silvia Bressan, Elisa Barbieri, Carlo Giaquinto, Anna Cantarutti, Cristina Canova

“…This retrospective cohort study utilized data from the PEDIANET registry, containing sociodemographic, clinical, and prescribing information on patients assisted by Italian family pediatricians, linked to the corresponding area deprivation index. 29,576 children with at least 10 years of follow-up, born at term with normal birthweight, and at least three plausible BMI measurements were identified. …”
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PneumoniaCheck, a novel aerosol collection device, permits capture of airborne Mycobacterium tuberculosis and characterisation of the cough aeromicrobiome in people with tuberculos... by Tinaye L. Chiyaka, Georgina R. Nyawo, Charissa C. Naidoo, Suventha Moodley, Jose C. Clemente, Stephanus T. Malherbe, Robin M. Warren, David N. Ku, Leopoldo N. Segal, Grant Theron

“…The aeromicrobiome is distinct from sputum, oral washes and BALF and contains differentially-enriched lower respiratory tract microbes.…”
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Real world study on combining local interventions with systemic therapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma by Zhaosong Xue, Ming Yao, Kang Chen, Taiyun Huang, Jianjun Li, Jian Chen, Fei Huang, Yubin Huang, Xiaoyong Cai, Yihe Yan

“…Other independent risk factors related to overall survival contained extrahepatic metastasis (HR, 2.152; 95% CI, 1.076–4.302; P = 0.030), tumor number ≥ 4 (HR, 2.058; 95% CI, 1.001–4.234; P = 0.049) and radiological remission (HR, 0.233; 95% CI, 0.071–0.768; P = 0.017). …”
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Nasopharyngeal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in a rural population, Sierra Leone by Lisa Maria Kleine, Emmanuel Marx Kanu, Tobias Grebe, Desmond Mohamed Sesay, Henning Loismann, Maxwell Sesay, Tom Theiler, Viktoria Rudolf, Alexander Mellmann, Laura C. Kalkman, Martin P. Grobusch, Frieder Schaumburg

“…Conclusion: The prevalence of methicillin-resistant and PVL-positive methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MRSA/MSSA) is high in a rural community of asymptomatic carriers in Sierra Leone. Measures to contain the spread of MRSA, also in the community, are needed.…”
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The effect of Ocimum basilicum on the prevention of postpartum depression symptoms and sleep quality: A triple-blind randomized controlled clinical trial by Monireh Abdi, Elham Rezaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Fatemeh Ebrahimi, Laleh Payahoo, Alireza Shafiei-Kandjani, Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie

“…The intervention group received two daily capsules containing dried basil leaf powder, while the control group received 500 mg of starch. …”
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Thermal radiation effects of ternary hybrid nanofluid flow in the activation energy: Numerical computational approach by Hakeem Ullah, Syed Arshad Abas, Mehreen Fiza, Aasim Ullah Jan, Ali Akgul, Magda Abd El-Rahman, Seham M. Al-Mekhlafi

“…Purpose: This study introduces a novel investigation into heat transport phenomena of ternary hybrid, hybrid and nanofluid containing copper, silver and alumina nanoparticles within two stretchy rotating disks maintaining a constant distance. …”
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Investigating the potential immunomodulatory effects of commercial oral probiotic supplements on equine gastrointestinal tract barrier function by Agnieszka Żak-Bochenek, Paulina Żebrowska-Różańska, Joanna Bajzert, Łukasz Łaczmański, Bogumiła Szponar, Natalia Siwińska, Klaudia Gładysz, Katarzyna Sikorska, Anna Chełmońska-Soyta

“…Such a study has not yet been conducted in horses.MethodsThis study involved 12 healthy horses, which were randomly divided into a control group and a group that received a commercial oral probiotic formula containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Pedioccus acidilactici or Enterococcus faecium for 84 days. …”
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PDZRN3 regulates adipogenesis of mesenchymal progenitors in muscle by Hiroki Iida, Minako Kawai-Takaishi, Yoshihiro Miyagawa, Yasuhiko Takegami, Akiyoshi Uezumi, Takeshi Honda, Shiro Imagama, Tohru Hosoyama

“…Recently, we found that PDZ domain-containing ring finger 3 (PDZRN3), an E3-ubiquitin ligase, was highly expressed in MPs. …”
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Characterization and Probiotic Potential of <i>Levilactobacillus brevis</i> DPL5: A Novel Strain Isolated from Human Breast Milk with Antimicrobial Properties Against Biofilm-Formi... by Ivan Iliev, Galina Yahubyan, Elena Apostolova-Kuzova, Mariyana Gozmanova, Daniela Mollova, Iliya Iliev, Lena Ilieva, Mariana Marhova, Velizar Gochev, Vesselin Baev

“…Furthermore, genome-wide sequencing and analysis of <i>L. brevis</i> DPL5 with cutting-edge Nanopore technology has uncovered over 50 genes linked to probiotic activity, supporting its ability to adapt and thrive in the harsh gut environment. The genome also contains multiple biosynthetic gene clusters such as lanthipeptide class IV, Type III polyketide synthase (T3PKS), and ribosomally synthesized, and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPP-like compounds), all of which are associated with antibacterial properties. …”
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Impact of meropenem exposure on fluoroquinolone and carbapenem resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in inpatients in a Japanese university hospital: Insights into oprD mu... by Tadanori Yamochi, Kazuhisa Ugajin, Rintaro On, Sho Inoue, Hiromi Ikeda, Toshiko Yamochi, Masafumi Takimoto, Issei Tokimatsu

“…Additionally, seven of eight dual fluoroquinolone and carbapenem-resistant isolates carried a premature termination codon within oprD, containing either F170L or L7 shortening. Conclusions: In dual fluoroquinolone- and carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa, alterations in the OprD porin and the presence of an active EP are primary resistance mechanisms. …”
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Nanoliposomal L-Asparaginase and Its Antitumor Activities in Lewis Lung Carcinoma Tumor-Induced BALB/c Mice by Thi Thao Do, Thi Phuong Do, Thi Nga Nguyen, Thi Cuc Nguyen, Thi Thu Phuong Vu, Thi Giang An Nguyen

“…The average size of the liposomes containing purified L-asparagine was 93.03 ± 0.49 nm. …”
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Silicon-based all-solid-state batteries operating free from external pressure by Zhiyong Zhang, Xiuli Zhang, Yan Liu, Chaofei Lan, Xiang Han, Shanpeng Pei, Linshan Luo, Pengfei Su, Ziqi Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Zhengliang Gong, Cheng Li, Guangyang Lin, Cheng Li, Wei Huang, Ming-Sheng Wang, Songyan Chen

“…Under the cold-pressed sintering of Li21Si5 alloys, the anode forms a top layer (Li21Si5 layer) with mixed ionic/electronic conduction and a bottom layer (Si–Li21Si5 layer) containing a three-dimensional continuous conductive network. …”
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Health- and Non–Health-Related Corporate Social Responsibility Statements in Top Selling Restaurant Chains in the U.S. Between 2012 and 2018: A Content Analysis by Megan P. Mueller, PhD, Alyssa Leib, MS, Deborah C. Glik, PhD, Sara N. Bleich, PhD, Jason Wang, PhD, Catherine M. Crespi, PhD, May C. Wang, DrPH

“…Methods: The study used a web scraping technique to abstract relevant text information (n=6,369 text sections that contained possible corporate social responsibility statements or thematically coded portions of the text section) from the archived web pages of the 96 top-selling chain restaurants. …”
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Influence of environmental factors on the accumulation volatile compounds in Salvia officinalis essential oil and hydrolate by Aćimović Milica, Stanković-Jeremić Jovana, Cvetković Mirjana, Todosijević Marina, Vujisić Ljubodrag, Sikora Vladimir, Lončar Biljana

“…The research revealed that the essential oil of S. officinalis contains significant amounts of oxygenated monoterpenes, including a-thujone (19.9-29.0%), camphor (15.8-19.6%), b-thujone (12.3-13.3%), and 1,8-cineole (8.8-11.3%). …”
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Evaluation of potential productivity in coniferous forests by integrating field data and aerial laser scanning in Hidalgo, México by Rodrigo Ramos-Madrigal, Héctor M. de los Santos-Posadas, José René Valdez-Lazalde, Efraín Velasco-Bautista, Gregorio Ángeles-Pérez, Alma Delia Ortiz-Reyes

“…Research highlights: Of the total area managed for timber purposes, 87% is classified as a heigh (≥31 m) and average (26 m) site index, while areas dedicated to conservation contain 13% of the area classified with low site index (≤21 m). …”
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ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF TEMULAWAK (CURCUMA XANTHORRHIZA) EXTRACT GEL AS A CANDIDATE FOR WOUND HEALING by Reghita Claudia Malau, Sri Wahyuni Nasution, Ali Napiah Nasution, Wahyu Widowati, Faradhina Salfa Nindya, Hanna Sari Widya Kusuma

“…Curcuma xanthorrhiza is known to contain polyphenolic compounds, which include flavonoids acting as an antioxidant. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of microalgae cultivated in biorefinery palm oil mill effluent by A. Santoso, T. Handayani, D. Pinardi, K. Kusrestuwardani, N. Widyastuti, I. Djarot, J. Haryanti, A. Sitomurni, H. Apriyanto

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Palm oil mill effluent is a liquid waste produced at a palm oil mill industry during the production process containing abundant organic pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus that will be harmful to the environment. …”
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