Involvement of p38 MAPK and MAPKAPK2 in promoting cell death and the inflammatory response to ischemic stress associated with necrotic glioblastoma by Soo Yeon Kim, Miaolu Tang, Stephen Y. Chih, Jessica Sallavanti, Yan Gao, Zhiqiang Qiu, Hong-Gang Wang, Wei Li

“…MK2) signaling axis and the unfolded protein response signaling components activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) and inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1α) in driving ischemic tumor cell death. …”
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Effects of dietary Bacillus pumilus on the growth, intestinal health, lipid metabolism, and mTOR signaling pathway of juvenile coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) by Mengjie Guo, Liuqing Meng, Fanghui Li, Yongqiang Liu, Ziqi Zhang, Qin Zhang, Weiguang Kong

“…We then evaluated growth, nutrient metabolism, immune-related serum biochemical markers, enzyme activity, gene expression, and muscle composition. …”
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Synthesis and kinetic evaluation of analogs of (E)-4-amino-3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl diphosphate, a potent inhibitor of the IspH metalloenzyme by Petit, Benoît Eric, Jobelius, Hannah, Bianchino, Gabriella Ines, Guérin, Mélina, Borel, Franck, Chaignon, Philippe, Seemann, Myriam

“…Our previous research revealed that (E)-4-amino-3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl diphosphate (AMBPP) is one of the best inhibitors of IspH, a [4Fe–4S]-dependent enzyme involved in the methylerythritol phosphate pathway that is a valuable target for the discovery of new antibacterial and antiparasitic drugs as it is absent in humans. …”
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Scrutinizing the evidence of anthracene toxicity on adrenergic receptor beta-2 and its bioremediation by fungal manganese peroxidase via in silico approaches by Muhammad Naveed, Khadija Khatoon, Tariq Aziz, Rida Naveed, Muhammad Nouman Majeed, Maida Salah Ud Din, Tayyab Javed, Ayaz Ali Khan, Abdullah F. Alasmari

“…Molecular dynamics simulations using the OpenMM engine and AMBER force field confirmed stable enzyme-ligand complexes, highlighting the potential of manganese peroxidase for sustained enzymatic activity against anthracene.…”
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AKR1D1*36 C>T (rs1872930) allelic variant is associated with variability of the CYP2C9 genotype predicted pharmacokinetics of ibuprofen enantiomers – a pilot study in healthy volun... by Kapedanovska Nestorovska Aleksandra, Jakjovski Krume, Naumovska Zorica, Sterjev Zoran, Geskovska Nadica Matevska, Mladenovska Kristina, Suturkova Ljubica, Dimovski Aleksandar

“…Remarkable changes in the PK values pointing to reduced CYP2C9 enzyme activity were detected only in the CYP2C9*2 allelic variant carriers. …”
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Elevated Plasma Level of 8-Hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine Is Associated with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma by Altaf A. Kondkar, Taif A. Azad, Tahira Sultan, Essam A. Osman, Faisal A. Almobarak, Saleh A. Al-Obeidan

“…In a retrospective case-control study, plasma samples were obtained from 50 POAG cases and 45 glaucoma-free controls matched for age, sex, and ethnicity. 8-OHdG levels were measured in duplicate using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) on an automated ELISA analyzer. …”
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Continuously relapsing (for two years) course of diarrheal variant of IBS (<i>Clinical case</i>) by Ye. A. Poluektova, S. Yu. Kuchumova, A. A. Kurbatova, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Antispasmodics of various groups, enzyme and antisecretory agents in this relation were prescribed to him without any noteworthy effect for two years prior to admission to Vasilenko Clinic of internal diseases propedeutics, gastroenterology and hepatology. …”
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The Importance of Platelet-Derived Growth Factors as Markers of Survival and Severity of COVID-19 in Patients Undergoing Monthly Follow-Up by Elżbieta Cecerska-Heryć, Dominika Nieszpór, Natalia Serwin, Ewa Pius Sadowska, Marta Gliźniewicz, Bartłomiej Grygorcewicz, Karol Serwin, Anna Michalczyk, Marta Budkowska, Małgorzata Goszka, Aleksandra Polikowska, Radosław Birger, Bogusław Machaliński, Barbara Dołęgowska

“…IGF-1, TGF-β, and PDGF-BB concentrations in blood serum by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. …”
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Role and mechanism of dexmedetomidine in regulating bone metabolism in tail-suspended osteoporotic rats by GUO Yunliang, WANG Can, ZHANG Xinyu

“…Secondly, after primary osteoblasts were isolated from the tibiae of tail-suspended rats and then treated with 1 nmol/L Dex, the proportion of alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-positive osteoblasts and the activity of the enzyme were detected by ALP staining and activity test. qRT-PCR was applied to measure the expression of osteogenic activity-related factors, including osteocalcin (Ocn), Runt related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), Osterix protein (Osx), and type 1 collagen (Col1). …”
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The Association Between Adiponectin Gene Polymorphism (rs1501299) and Metabolic Syndrome by Yin L, Tang Y, Yuan Y

“…The serum APN levels of the subjects were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The polymorphisms of the G/T gene at the rs1501299 locus of the APN gene were detected using restriction fragment length polymorphism polymerase chain reaction technology.Results: The serum APN levels were significantly lower in Mets patients than in the control group (15.0 ± 4.9 mg/L vs 27.2 ± 6.5 mg/L, p < 0.05). …”
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Microplastics in freshwaters: Comparing effects of particle properties and an invertebrate consumer on microbial communities and ecosystem functions by Ze Hui Kong, Tong Liu, Francis J. Burdon, Amélie Truchy, Martyn Futter, Mirco Bundschuh, Rachel Hurley, Stefan Bertilsson, Brendan G. Mckie

“…These effects included increases in microbial abundance, consumer biomass and ecosystem respiration, as well as decreases in microbial enzyme activity and water chlorophyll-a. MP presence was also associated with increased relative abundance of microbial taxa reported to degrade plastics. …”
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Erbin Regulates Tissue Factors Through Ras/Raf Pathway in Coagulation Disorders in Sepsis by Yang C, Lei C, Jing G, Xia Y, Zhou H, Wu D, Zuo J, Gong H, Wang X, Dong Y, Aidebaike D, Wu X, Song X

“…However, the role of Erbin in coagulation disorders in sepsis and the relationship between Erbin and macrophage regulation of coagulation function are still unclear.Methods: At the cellular level, macrophages were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or MEK inhibitor (PD98059), protein expression levels were detected by Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), and immunofluorescence, mRNA expression levels were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and the concentration of tissue factor (TF) in cell supernatant was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). At the animal level, the cecal ligation and perforation (CLP) model was constructed in mice, and the inflammatory response and coagulation disorder of mice were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and automatic hemagglutination analyzer. …”
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Protective effects and antioxidant mechanisms of lactobacillus combined with carnosine on the stomach and small intestine by Jian Qin, Ziyi Luo, Xu Yang, Yunqing Zhang, Huiying Li, Conghui Wang, Zhiqiang Zou, Yue Ma, Jing Ma, Daoyou Yue, Dipeng Zhao, Sen Qin, Rong Du

“…Additionally, this combined treatment increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes and up-regulated the expression of antioxidant genes in the Nrf2 signaling pathway in stress mice. …”
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A Case of Exacerbation of Chronic Pancreatitis Against the Background of COVID-19 Complicated by Pancreaticopleural Fistula with Enzymatic Pleurisy by I. I. Kotov, I. Yu. Kalinina, A. R. Propp, D. A. Sulim

“…The causative agent of COVID-19 has a high affinity for angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors, which are present in large numbers on acinar, ductal, and secretory cells of the pancreas. …”
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Iron-Binding Capacity and Antidiabetic Activity of Baby Clam (<i>Corbiculidae</i> sp.) Meat Protein Hydrolysate by Tam Dinh Le Vo, Thu Huynh, Thuy Thi Le, An Thi Tuong Tran, Bao Chi Vo

“…The highest IBC and α-amylase inhibition activity were targets for obtaining the best hydrolysis condition, including the clam meat-to-water ratio, enzyme-to-substrate (E:S) ratio, and time. Under the best condition, the hydrolysates demonstrated the IBC of 1246.20 ± 44.00 µg Fe2+/g protein and α-amylase inhibition activity of 48.33 ± 1.44%, approaching three-quarters of the activity of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) sodium salt and acarbose, respectively. …”
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UBE2J1 is identified as a novel plasma cell-related gene involved in the prognosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer by Yunjie Tian, Ruoyu Dong, Yingxia Guan, Ying Wang, Wei Zhao, Jun Zhang, Shan Kang

“…Moreover, univariate Cox and LASSO regression analyses revealed that ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2 J1 (UBE2J1) is a prognostic marker in HGSOC. …”
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Lymphatic-derived oxysterols promote anti-tumor immunity and response to immunotherapy in melanoma by Mengzhu Sun, Laure Garnier, Romane Chevalier, Martin Roumain, Chen Wang, Julien Angelillo, Julien Montorfani, Robert Pick, Dale Brighouse, Nadine Fournier, David Tarussio, Stéphanie Tissot, Jean-Marc Lobaccaro, Tatiana V. Petrova, Camilla Jandus, Daniel E. Speiser, Manfred Kopf, Caroline Pot, Christoph Scheiermann, Krisztian Homicsko, Giulio G. Muccioli, Abhishek D. Garg, Stéphanie Hugues

“…We show in a lymphangiogenic murine melanoma that lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) upregulate the enzyme Ch25h, which catalyzes the formation of 25-hydroxycholesterol (25-HC) from cholesterol and plays important roles in lipid metabolism, gene regulation, and immune activation. …”
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Topical neurokinin-1 receptor antagonism ameliorates ocular pain and prevents corneal nerve degeneration in an animal model of dry eye disease by Amirreza Naderi, Yukako Taketani, Shudan Wang, Francesca Kahale, Ann Yung, Pier Luigi Surico, Yihe Chen, Reza Dana

“…Corneas were collected for measuring substance P (SP) levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and imaging nerves by immunostaining. …”
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