Effect of Static Magnetic Field on Oxidant/Antioxidant Parameters in Cancerous and Noncancerous Human Gastric Tissues by Bahadır Öztürk, Zahide Esra Durak, Süleyman Büber, Ender Hilmi Kocaoğlu

“…SMF accelerates peroxidation reactions possibly by suppressing SOD and GSH-Px enzymes in the cancerous gastric tissue. This event caused by SMF might play part in the death of cancer cells, which may be a good supportive vehicle for the cancer therapy.…”
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Process Optimization for Biosingeing of 100% Cotton Terry Towel Fabric Using Box–Behnken Design by Aklilu Azanaw, Asnake Ketema

“…Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to treat the fabric with cellulase enzymes to improve the dyeing and finishing quality. …”
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Effectiveness of Polyclonal Antibody Immunoconjugate Treatment with Propamidine Isethionate for Amoebic Keratitis in Golden Hamsters by Manuel Enrique Ávila-Blanco, Sandra Lizbeth Aguilera-Martínez, Javier Ventura-Juarez, Jorge Pérez-Serrano, Elizabeth Casillas-Casillas, Luis Fernando Barba-Gallardo

“…The most used treatment for AK is the combination of propamidine isethionate combined with polyhexamethylene biguanide, which disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane, and damages cellular components and respiratory enzymes. We proposed an immunoconjugate treatment obtained from Acanthamoeba immunized rabbit serum combined with propamidine isethionate; the corneas of hamsters inoculated with A. griffini (MYP2004) were treated with the combined, at 1, 2, and 3 weeks. …”
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The Evolving Role of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography before and after Cholecystectomy by SC Ganguli, TM Pasha, BT Petersen

“…The use of preoperative ERC for the indication of abnormal liver enzymes declined (P<0.05), while the yield increased (25% versus 61%, P<0.01). …”
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Potential Azo-8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives as multi-target lead candidates for Alzheimer's disease: An in-depth in silico study of monoamine oxidase and cholinesterase inhibitors... by Fatima Zahra Guerguer, Bouchra Rossafi, Oussama Abchir, Yasir S Raouf, Dhabya Bakhit Albalushi, Abdelouahid Samadi, Samir Chtita

“…Cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease results from a complex interplay of various pathological processes, including the dysregulation of key enzymes such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE), and monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). …”
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Guards and decoys: RIPoptosome and inflammasome pathway regulators of bacterial effector-triggered immunity. by Haleema Sadia Malik, James B Bliska

“…For example, virulent bacterial pathogens have proteins called effectors that are typically enzymes and are secreted into host cells. To detect and respond to the activities of effectors, diverse phyla of host organisms evolved effector-triggered immunity (ETI). …”
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Hepatoprotection by L-Ornithine L-Aspartate in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Roger F. Butterworth, Ali Canbay

“…L-ornithine L-aspartate (LOLA) has hepatoprotective properties in patients with fatty liver of diverse etiology and results of a multicenter randomized clinical trial reveal that 12 weeks treatment with oral LOLA (6–9 g/d) results in a dose-related reduction in activities of liver enzymes and triglycerides together with significant improvements of liver/spleen CT ratios. …”
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Understanding the impact of triazoles on female fertility and embryo development: Mechanisms and implications by Sonal Sharma, Geeta Pandey

“…The findings suggest that triazoles might negatively affect female fertility and embryonic development through multiple mechanisms including inhibition or interference with key enzymes such as CYP17A1 and CYP19A1 (aromatase) involved in steroid hormone synthesis, endocrine disruption, oxidative stress, disruption of signaling pathways, and apoptosis. …”
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Exploring the Potential of Postbiotics for Food Safety and Human Health Improvement by Folayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Helen Onyeaka, Ireoluwa Toluwalase Isaac-Bamgboye, Deborah C. Chukwugozie

“…Postbiotics, including organic acids, enzymes, and bacteriocins, exhibit antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that do not require live organisms, and this offers advantages over probiotics. …”
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Application of iron on improving antimony tolerance in Salvia spinosa by Shakiba Rajabpoor, Soghra Kiani, Shokoofeh Hajihashemi

“…The limitation of H2O2 generation in response to co-application of Fe with Sb was followed by counterbalancing the antioxidant enzymes (e.g. catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase), phenols, flavonoids, lipid membrane preservation, and increase of the carbohydrates and proteins contents, which altogether improved growth in Sb-stressed plants. …”
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Cytomegalovirus Associated Duodenal Ulcer and Duodenitis in a Malnourished Pediatric Patient by Rachel Bernard, Ghanim Aljomah, Emily Klepper, Elizabeth McDonough

“…While on antiviral treatment, her viral load of 1080 IU/mL trended to resolution and her liver enzymes normalized. The patient was ultimately discharged home demonstrating adequate weight gain via gastrostomy tube feeds. …”
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Implication of Fructans in Health: Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Mechanisms by Elena Franco-Robles, Mercedes G. López

“…Additionally, fructans are resistant to hydrolysis by human digestive enzymes but can be fermented by the colonic microbiota to produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), metabolic by-products that possess immunomodulatory activity. …”
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Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effect of Zinc complex of Betulinic acid in High Fat Diet- Induced Hyperlipidemia by Mehwish Tayyab, Adnan Jehangir, Farhana Ayub, Nimra Ijaz, Sameer Ahmed`, Attiya Munir

“…On the final day terminal sampling was done and serum lipid profile (TG, TC, LDL, HDL) and hepatic enzymes (ALT) for assessing hepatotoxicity were estimated. …”
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The Activity of Metalloproteases and Serine Proteases in Various Organs after Leiurus macroctenus Envenomation by Valery Gunas, Oleksandr Maievskyi, Nataliia Raksha, Tetiana Vovk, Oleksiy Savchuk, Serhii Shchypanskyi, Igor Gunas

“…Scorpion stings may be life-threatening since their venoms are comprised of a wide range of toxins and other bioactive molecules, such as enzymes. At the same time, scorpion envenomation may increase matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) levels, which enhance proteolytic tissue destruction by venom. …”
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Differential Modulation of Annexin I Binding Sites on Monocytes and Neutrophils by H. S. Euzger, R. J. Flower, N. J. Goulding, M. Perretti

“…These binding sites are proteinaceous in nature and are sensitive to cleavage by the proteolytic enzymes trypsin, collagenase, elastase and cathepsin G. …”
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Whole-Body Cryotherapy Decreases the Levels of Inflammatory, Oxidative Stress, and Atherosclerosis Plaque Markers in Male Patients with Active-Phase Ankylosing Spondylitis in the A... by Agata Stanek, Armand Cholewka, Tomasz Wielkoszyński, Ewa Romuk, Aleksander Sieroń

“…Additionally, in the WBC group, we observed a decrease in oxidative stress markers, changes in the activity of some antioxidant enzymes and nonenzymatic antioxidant parameters. In both groups, the total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, sCD40L, PAPP-A, and PLGF levels decreased, but the parameter changes were higher in the WBC group. …”
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Modulatory effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on chronic metabolic diseases by Lei Tian, Ruixiang Zhao, Xinyi Xu, Zhiwei Zhou, Xiaofang Xu, Dongmei Luo, Zhiqiang Zhou, Yu Liu, Ariel Kushmaro, Robert S. Marks, András Dinnyés, Qun Sun

“…Ingesting L. plantarum demonstrated its ability to reduce inflammatory and oxidative stress levels by regulating the production of cytokines and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and the balance of intestinal microbial communities to alleviate the symptoms of chronic metabolic diseases. …”
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Copolyamide-Based Modified Atmosphere Packaging Attenuates Phenolic Degradation and Maintains Postharvest Quality of <i>Rubus</i> Berries by Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Zora Singh, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Eben Afrifa-Yamoah, Andrew Woodward

“…Relatively higher levels of glutathione and ascorbic acid as well as the activities of enzymes involved in the ascorbate-glutathione cycle in MA-packed <i>Rubus</i> berries were also observed. …”
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Biochemistry of Bacterial Biofilm: Insights into Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms and Therapeutic Intervention by Kashish Azeem, Sadaf Fatima, Asghar Ali, Ayesha Ubaid, Fohad Mabood Husain, Mohammad Abid

“…The exploration of combination therapies, involving antimicrobial agents, biofilm-disrupting enzymes, and immunomodulators, is emphasized to enhance the efficacy of existing treatments and overcome biofilm resilience.…”
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Integration of metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses reveals regulatory functions of the ChREBP transcription factor in energy metabolism by Jie An, Inna Astapova, Guofang Zhang, Andrew L. Cangelosi, Olga Ilkayeva, Hannah Marchuk, Michael J. Muehlbauer, Tabitha George, Joseph Brozinick, Mark A. Herman, Christopher B. Newgard

“…In addition, expression of multiple anaplerotic enzymes is decreased by GalNac-siChREBP treatment, affecting TCA cycle intermediates. …”
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