Effects of Functional Red Pine Seed Direct-Drinking Oil on Constipation and Intestinal Barrier Function in Mice by Jie Li, Haonan Zheng, Jiahui Liu, Jie Ding, Qingqi Guo, Na Zhang

“…Furthermore, it also significantly elevated serum levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) (<i>p</i> < 0.05), alleviated colonic tissue damage, and upregulated the protein and mRNA expression levels of occludin and claudin-1 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Comparative analysis of NR and NiR gene families reveals nitrite formation mechanisms in two Toona species by Yi Wei, Jianhua Dai, Yanru Fan, Hengfu Yin, Jun Liu, Xiaojiao Han

“…Conclusions The higher nitrite accumulation in T. sinensis compared to T. ciliata is attributed to its lower nitrite reductase activity, the expansion of the NR gene family, and the elevated expression of TsNR2 in the leaves. Graphic Abstract…”
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The effect of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and interleukin-6 levels in underweight pregnant women by Salmon Charles Siahaan, Budi Santoso, Kanti Ismayani, Natalia Yuwono, Mohd Aznan Md Aris

“…DHA influenced both TAC and IL-6, with a significant relationship between TAC and IL-6 (p < 0.01). Furthermore, elevated SOD levels were associated with a decrease in IL-6 levels (p < 0.01). …”
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Energy intake insufficiency due to underestimated energy requirement by common predictive formulas can be identified by urinary amino acid levels in advanced heart failure by Yoko Sakamoto, Tomohito Ohtani, Kei Nakamoto, Fusako Sera, Shungo Hikoso, Yasushi Sakata

“…BackgroundElevated resting energy expenditure (REE) promotes cachexia, worsening prognosis in patients with advanced heart failure (HF). …”
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Unveiling the Effect of Age and IgE Level on Alopecia Areata: Insights from Comparative RNAseq Analysis by Liu H, Yang S, Xian H, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Xu Y, Liu J, Yang B, Luo Y

“…Moreover, pediatric AA patients with atopic predisposition often exhibit elevated IgE levels, early onset, and a poor prognosis.Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of age and IgE levels on AA by conducting RNA sequencing on scalp samples from AA patients with atopic predisposition, age-matched healthy controls, and AA samples with varying IgE levels.Patients and Methods: We employed the single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) algorithm in conjunction with gene expression analysis to assess immune infiltration. …”
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Optimization of energy output from PVT-PCM systems with emerging metal-organic frameworks phase change materials by Bourhan Tashtoush, Malak Al Ghadi

“…Moreover, it was observed that elevated flow rates diminished latent heat storage in the phase change material layer and outlet water temperatures in both systems, while electrical power output was influenced by flow rate solely in system A. …”
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Exploring the impact of seashell powder and nano-silica on ultra-high-performance self-curing concrete: Insights into mechanical strength, durability, and high-temperature resilien... by Sun Yitong, Alqurashi Muwaffaq, Mostafa Sahar A.

“…Overall, the inclusion of seashells pre-mixed with nano-silica in UHPC enhanced the microstructure at both normal and elevated temperatures.…”
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The Role of Syrian Christians (Shuwām) in the Nahda Movement of the 19th Century by Turgay Gökgöz

“…This led to advancements in science and literature, particularly among Christian Arabs, and elevated Egypt to a significant position within the Arab world. …”
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Autoantibodies in myasthenia gravis: cluster analysis and clinical correlations by Xupeng Sun, Meijie Qu, Xi Rong, Mingxing Lv, Yunbin Zhao, Yunjun Yan, Lin Liu, Na Sun, Hua Yue, Min Liu

“…Cluster 2 patients were older and had elevated QMG scores and odds of complications, particularly hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and eye conditions. …”
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Computing ecosystem risk hotspots: A mediterranean case study by Gianpaolo Coro, Laura Pavirani, Anton Ellenbroek

“…By applying cluster analysis, the workflow identifies different patterns of stressor concurrency, while statistical analysis highlights clusters of stressors likely linked to elevated risk. Ultimately, it generates geospatial risk maps and identifies spatial risk hotspots. …”
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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

“…Implementing targeted public health initiatives for men with lower education levels, as well as devising strategies to address factors that elevate the risk of STI contraction, is also crucial.…”
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Clinical presentation and predictors of hospital mortality of diphtheria in Nigeria, July 2023 to April 2024: a single-center study by Abdurrazzaq Alege, Olayinka Rasheed Ibrahim, Rasheedat Mobolaji Ibraheem, Olajide Aladesua, Abubakar Sani Lugga, Yunusa Yusuf Yahaya, Abdallah Sanda, Bello Muhammed Suleiman

“…After adjusting for confounders, predictors of hospitalization deaths were neck swelling with an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 9.80 (95% CI 1.68–56.47), abnormal respiratory findings (AOR, 149.99 [95% CI, 15.60–1442.02] ), hypoxemia (AOR, 37.79 [95% CI, 4.26–331.96] ), and elevated serum creatinine above 1.5 mg/dL (AOR 107.78, 95% CI, 7.94–1462.38). …”
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Carvacrol acetate activated Nrf2 modulates mitophagy for the treatment of neurocyte oxidative stress induced by chlorpyrifos by Hong-Ling Zhou, Bei-Bei Wang, Xu-Li Fan, Xiao-Min Zhang, Ying Song

“…It decreased both intra- and extracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), while markedly elevating mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number. Moreover, PC12 cells treated with Nrf2 inhibitors failed to exhibit any improvement in survival rate when treated with CAA after a toxic insult. …”
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A clinical study on the efficacy and safety of poly-herbal formulation in managing functional dyspepsia by Debasish Hota, Anand Srinivasan, Manas Kumar Panigrahi, Snigdha Suman Dalua, Poorva Tiwari, Ramachandran Valavan

“…Additionally, the study found no abnormal elevations in liver and renal function parameters in blood or any abnormal changes in hemogram, indicating the safety for use in patients with functional dyspepsia. …”
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SIRT5‐mediated HOXA5 desuccinylation inhibits ferroptosis to alleviate sepsis induced‐lung injury by Lei Wang, Heng Fan, Min Sun, Ji‐Hui Ye

“…LPS stimulation induced ferroptosis (reduced cell viability, elevated Fe2+ and lipid ROS levels, and decreased GPX4 levels) and downregulated FSP1 and HOXA5 protein levels. …”
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Regional modeling of surface solar radiation, aerosol, and cloud cover spatial variability and projections over northern France and Benelux by G. Chesnoiu, I. Chiapello, N. Ferlay, P. Nabat, M. Mallet, V. Riffault

“…In addition, these hindcast simulations emphasize how elevated aerosol loads over Benelux and high cloud cover over southwestern England reduce the SSR. …”
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Goal Achievement and Academic Dropout Among Italian University Students: The Mediating Role of Academic Burnout by Arianna Nicita, Angelo Fumia, Concettina Caparello, Carmelo Francesco Meduri, Pina Filippello, Luana Sorrenti

“…Students may experience elevated stress levels and burnout due to adopting an ineffective approach to goal achievement. …”
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Harnessing national data systems to understand circumstances surrounding veteran suicide: linking Department of Veterans Affairs and National Violent Death Reporting System Data by Claire A. Hoffmire, Alexandra L. Schneider, Laurel A. Gaeddert, Joseph Logan, Julie A. Kittel, Ryan Holliday, Lindsey L. Monteith

“…Abstract Background Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide compared to non-Veteran U.S. adults. …”
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The impact of the triglyceride-glucose index on the deterioration of kidney function in patients with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: insight from a large cohort study in... by Zhi Shang, Song-Tao Feng, Hui Qian, Zhen-Ling Deng, Yue Wang, Yue-Ming Gao

“…According to the Kaplan-Meier survival curve, the risk of deterioration of kidney function was elevated in the lowest and highest TyG index quartiles (log-rank test, p < 0.0001).Conclusions In individuals with CKM syndrome, a non-linear U-shaped relationship existed between the baseline TyG index and the deterioration of kidney function.…”
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Diurnal variation in brain injury after cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Fei Peng, Fei Wang, Bowen Gao, Ping Sun

“…In contrast, a larger proportion of CA/CPR survivors in the nighttime group were rated as class 5 at the same time points. Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and monocyte count were observed in the plasma of survivors who underwent nighttime CA/CPR.ConclusionWe found that patients subjected to CA/CPR during nighttime (20:00–8:00) had worse neurological outcomes compared to those treated during daytime (8:00–20:00).…”
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