Metabolomics and Transcriptomics Reveal the Effects of Different Fermentation Times on Antioxidant Activities of <i>Ophiocordyceps sinensis</i> by Min He, Tao Wang, Chuyu Tang, Mengjun Xiao, Xiaojian Pu, Jianzhao Qi, Yuling Li, Xiuzhang Li

“…<i>Ophiocordyceps sinensis</i> is a fungus that is cultured through fermentation from wild Chinese cordyceps. …”
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The methyl-CpG binding domain 2 regulates peptidylarginine deiminase 4 expression and promotes neutrophil extracellular trap formation via the Janus kinase 2 signaling pathway in e... by Biao Peng, Mu-Yun Yan, Yun-Rong Chen, Fei Sun, Xu-Dong Xiang, Da Liu

“…HL-60 cells were differentiated into neutrophil-like cells by culturing in a medium containing dimethyl sulfoxide and then stimulated with LPS. …”
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In Vitro Screening and Transfection Concentration Optimization of Cynomolgus Monkey IκBα-siRNA by Zhaoxing Ou, Rui Zeng, Yifan Lin, Si Zhang, Mohammad Alzogool, Peng Zeng, Yuqing Lan

“…They were transfected into primarily cultured cynomolgus monkey CM cells and TM cells. The mRNA and protein levels of IκBα were examined by using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) and western blot to screen a pair of candidate valid sequences with the highest inhibitory rate. …”
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Bortezomib-releasing silica-collagen xerogels for local treatment of osteolytic bone- and minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma by Dirk Hose, Seemun Ray, Sina Rößler, Ulrich Thormann, Reinhard Schnettler, Kim de Veirman, Thaqif El Khassawna, Christian Heiss, Anne Hild, Daniel Zahner, Francisca Alagboso, Anja Henss, Susanne Beck, Martina Emde-Rajaratnam, Jürgen Burhenne, Juliane Bamberger, Eline Menu, Elke de Bruyne, Michael Gelinsky, Marian Kampschulte, Marcus Rohnke, Sabine Wenisch, Karin Vanderkerken, Thomas Hanke, Anja Seckinger, Volker Alt

“…Granule size and preparation method tailor degradation as indicated by release of the xerogel components (silica and collagen) and bortezomib into culture medium. In vitro, both materials reduce osteoclast activity and do not negatively interfere with osteoblast differentiation and function. …”
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FAM134B-mediated endoplasmic reticulum autophagy protects against cisplatin-induced spiral ganglion neuron damage by Fan Wang, Yue Xu, Yajie Wang, Qian Liu, Yanan Li, Weiwei Zhang, Huiming Nong, Junhong Zhang, Hao Zhao, Huaqian Yang, Lingchuan Guo, Jianfeng Li, Jianfeng Li, Hong Li, Qianqian Yang

“…The present study was designed to determine whether FAM134B is expressed in SGNs of C57BL/6 mice and, if so, to explore the potential function of FAM134B in Cis-induced SGN damage in vitro.MethodsMiddle turns of neonatal murine cochleae were cultured and treated with 30 μM Cis in vitro. The distribution of FAM134B, morphological changes of SGNs, and the colocalization of ER segments with lysosomes were measured by immunofluorescence (IF). …”
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The prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among children in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Molla Azmeraw, Dessie Temesgen, Amare Kassaw, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Gashaw Kerebeh, Gebremeskel Kibret Abebe, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Biruk Beletew Abate

“…Even though there is debate, culture and geographical location may have little or no influence on the epidemiology of ADHD worldwide. …”
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Regulation of LPS-Induced Inflammatory Responses in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells via TLR4-Mediated NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways by Lactoferrin by Kai Zhang, Ruizhen Zhang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Min Zhang, Hong Su, Feifei Zhao, Daqing Wang, Guifang Cao, Yong Zhang

“…This study used bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) cultured in vitro as the research model. An inflammatory injury model was established by stimulating BMECs with LPS to investigate whether LF at different concentrations (10, 50, 100, and 200 μg·mL⁻¹) could inhibit the inflammatory response before and after the onset of inflammation. …”
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Emerging Resistance and Virulence Patterns in <i>Salmonella enterica</i>: Insights into Silver Nanoparticles as an Antimicrobial Strategy by Irina Gheorghe-Barbu, Ilda Czobor Barbu, Rareș-Ionuț Dragomir, Ioana Cristina Marinaș, Miruna Silvia Stan, Radu Pericleanu, Andreea Ștefania Dumbravă, Liviu-Iulian Rotaru, Simona Paraschiv, Leontina Mirela Bănică, Ionuț Pecete, Dan Oțelea, Violeta Corina Cristea, Mircea Ioan Popa, Marilena Monica Țânțu, Marius Surleac

“…Methods: In 2019, community-acquired <i>Salmonella</i> strains were collected and identified using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, antibiotic susceptibility profiles have been determined with the MicroScan system, and soluble virulence factors were evaluated using specific culture media, while biofilm formation was quantified in 96-well plates. …”
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Age-associated microglial transcriptome leads to diminished immunogenicity and dysregulation of MCT4 and P2RY12/P2RY13 related functions by Martin Škandík, Lara Friess, Guillermo Vázquez-Cabrera, Lily Keane, Kathleen Grabert, Mireia Cruz De los Santos, Mercedes Posada-Pérez, Austeja Baleviciute, Mathilde Cheray, Bertrand Joseph

“…Through the integration of in vitro cultured BV-2 microglia with primary microglia datasets, we identify critical molecular determinants of microglial cellular aging confirmed in human-aged brain tissue. …”
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Oncolytic virus OH2 extends survival in patients with PD-1 pretreated melanoma: phase Ia/Ib trial results and biomarker insights by Juan Li, Xuan Wang, Li Zhou, Jun Guo, Lu Si, Bixia Tang, Chuanliang Cui, Xiaoting Wei, Xinan Sheng, Siming Li, Zhihong Chi, Lili Mao, Bin Lian, Xieqiao Yan, Yan Kong, Caili Li, Xiangyong Gu, Binlei Liu, Hui Tian, Han Hu

“…In phase Ia, nine patients received OH2 single-dose treatment across three dose levels (106, 107, and 108 CCID50/mL, where CCID50 represents cell culture infectious dose 50%) while six patients underwent multidose therapy. …”
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Molecular Detection of Carbapenemase-Encoding Genes in Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates in South Africa by Yaw Adjei Anane, Teke Apalata, Sandeep Vasaikar, Grace Emily Okuthe, Sandile Songca

“…A total of 100 nonduplicate multidrug-resistant A. baumannii strains were cultured from clinical samples obtained from healthcare facilities in the O. …”
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Ion homeostasis and coordinated salt tolerance mechanisms in a barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)doubled haploid line by Hongwei Xu, Hui Chen, Nigel G. Halford, RugenXu, Ting He, Bangwei Yang, Longhua Zhou, HuiminGuo, ChenghongLiu

“…In a previous study, we developed a salt-tolerant barley doubled haploid (DH) line, designated as DH20, through mutagenesis combined with microspore culture, establishing it as an idea model for elucidating the mechanisms of salt tolerance. …”
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Intratumoral BO-112 in combination with radiotherapy synergizes to achieve CD8 T-cell-mediated local tumor control by Helena Escuin-Ordinas, Ignacio Melero, Marisol Quintero, Jose Luis Perez-Gracia, Maite Alvarez, Maria E Rodriguez-Ruiz, Miguel F Sanmamed, Paloma Sanchez-Mateos, Inmaculada Rodríguez López, Irantzu Serrano-Mendioroz, Celia Barrio-Alonso, Eneko Garate-Soraluze, Victor Diaz Pascual, Leire Arbea Moreno

“…Depletions of immune cell populations and knockout mice for the IFNAR and BATF-3 genes were used to delineate the immune system requirements for efficacy.Results In cultures of TS/A breast cancer cells, the combination of irradiation and BO-112 showed more prominent features of immunogenic tumor cell death in terms of calreticulin exposure. …”
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Combining Innovative Bioink and Low Cell Density for the Production of 3D-Bioprinted Cartilage Substitutes: A Pilot Study by Christel Henrionnet, Léa Pourchet, Paul Neybecker, Océane Messaoudi, Pierre Gillet, Damien Loeuille, Didier Mainard, Christophe Marquette, Astrid Pinzano

“…The described strategy is very promising for 3D bioprinting by the bioextrusion of an original bioink containing a low concentration of MSCs followed by the culture of the substitutes in hypoxic conditions under the combined influence of TGF-β1 and BMP-2.…”
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Stimulation of DC-CIK with PADI4 Protein Can Significantly Elevate the Therapeutic Efficiency in Esophageal Cancer by Chunyan Liu, Yingying Zheng, Junyi Tang, Dawei Wang, Zhenshen Ma, Shutong Li, Xiaotian Chang

“…The cytotoxic effect of DC-CIK cells on cultured ECA-109 cells was determined using CCK8 assays. …”
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Utilisation of the Innovative [18F]-Labelled Radiotracer [18F]-BIBD-071 Within HR+ Breast Cancer Xenograft Mouse Models by Di Fan, Xin Wang, Xueyuan Ling, Hongbin Li, Lu Zhang, Wei Zheng, Zehui Wu, Lin Ai

“…<b>Methods:</b> [18F]BIBD-071 was synthesised, radiolabelled, and then subjected to in vitro stability testing. MCF-7 cells were cultured and implanted into BALB/c nude mice to establish subcutaneous tumour models. …”
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Hybrid azole-based conjugates as upcoming anticancer and antimicrobial agents by Luís M. T. Frija, Bruno E. C. Guerreiro, Inês C. C. Costa, Vera M. S. Isca, Lucília Saraiva, Beatriz G. Neves, Mariana Magalhães, Célia Cabral, Maria L. S. Cristiano, Patrícia Rijo

“…Methods: Antimicrobial properties of the molecules were evaluated by the well-diffusion method, against Gram-positive bacteria [Staphylococcus aureus American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) 25923, Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228, Mycobacterium smegmatis ATCC 607], Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853) and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC 2601 and Candida albicans ATCC 10231) strains. …”
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NALCN expression is down-regulated and associated with immune infiltration in gastric cancer by Xuewei Li, Xuewei Li, Na Wu, Chen Wang, Beibei Pei, Xiaoyan Ma, Jun Xie, Jun Xie, Wenhui Yang

“…Subsequently, we co-cultured GC cells transfected with NALCN knockdown or control vectors along with their supernatants with T cells. …”
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Exome sequencing reveals a rare damaging variant in GRIN2C in familial late-onset Alzheimer's disease by Elisa Rubino, Maria Italia, Elisa Giorgio, Silvia Boschi, Paola Dimartino, Tommaso Pippucci, Fausto Roveta, Clara Maria Cambria, Gabriella Elia, Andrea Marcinnò, Salvatore Gallone, Ekaterina Rogaeva, Flavia Antonucci, Alfredo Brusco, Fabrizio Gardoni, Innocenzo Rainero

“…Functional analysis was performed using primary neuronal cultures, and the impact of the variant was assessed through immunocytochemistry and electrophysiology. …”
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The Thermal Tolerance of Springtails in a Tropical Cave, with the Description of a New <i>Coecobrya</i> Species (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Thailand by Nongnapat Manee, Louis Deharveng, Cyrille A. D’Haese, Areeruk Nilsai, Satoshi Shimano, Sopark Jantarit

“…</b> was successfully cultured in the laboratory. The thermal tolerance of the new species was studied and tested with seven different temperature experiments (27 °C as a control, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 °C). …”
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