Evaluation of corn steep liquor on the digestibility and growth performance of juvenile common carp strain Sinyonya by Dodi Hermawan, Lukman Anugrah Agung, Indah Juwita Sari, Haeru Wahyudin, Immanuel Tarigan

“… This study aimed to observe the digestibility performance, digestive enzyme activity, and growth performance of the common carp using corn-steep liquor (CSL). …”
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Identification and characterization of the functional tetrameric UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase from Klebsiella pneumoniae by Isabel Ramón Roth, Pavel Kats, Timm Fiebig, Françoise Routier, Roman Fedorov, Larissa Dirr, Jana I. Führing

“…ABSTRACT In all kingdoms of life, the enzyme uridine diphosphate-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UGP) occupies a central role in metabolism, as its reaction product uridine diphosphate-glucose (UDP-Glc) is involved in various crucial cellular processes. …”
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Impact of Feeding Frequency on Growth Performance and Antioxidant Capacity of <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems by Qinlang Liang, Gang Liu, Yazhi Luan, Jiangbo Niu, Yasong Li, Huwei Chen, Ying Liu, Songming Zhu

“…Among automatic feeding groups, A6 and A8 showed optimal performance, with a quadratic regression identifying 7.83 times/day as the optimal frequency. While digestive enzyme activity remained consistent across groups, A6 and A8 demonstrated significantly higher antioxidant enzyme levels (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx)) and lower lipid peroxidation (MDA), suggesting superior digestive and antioxidant capacities. …”
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Synthesis of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs’ Chalcone Derivatives and a Study of Their Conformational Properties Through a Combination of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Molec... by Nikitas Georgiou, Andromachi Tzani, Kyriaki Vavougyiou, Christos Papadopoulos, Nikolaos Eleftheriadis, Primož Šket, Demeter Tzeli, Tuomas Niemi-Aro, Anastasia Detsi, Thomas Mavromoustakos

“…Background: In this study, two chalcone analogs were synthesized through in silico and experimental methods, and their potential to inhibit the lipoxygenase enzyme, which plays a role in the inflammation pathway, was assessed. …”
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Effects of green manuring on chemical characteristics and microecology of tobacco-growing soil in central henan by Wei Liu, Xiaolong Chen, Yuanyuan Zhao, Hongzhi Shi

“…Abstract Objective This study explored green manuring effects on microecology, carbon/nitrogen levels, and enzyme activity in tobacco-growing soils. Methods After 30,000 kg·hm⁻² overpressure and 28 days of natural decomposition, plants (Hordeum vulgare L. …”
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Biochemical and technological properties of moose (<i>Alces alces</i>) recombinant chymosin by D. V. Balabova, A. P. Rudometov, S. V. Belenkaya, A. N. Belov, A. D. Koval, A. A. Bondar, A. Yu. Bakulina, E. A. Rukhlova, V. V. Elchaninov, D. N. Shcherbakov

“…Commercial rСhns of cow and camel were used as comparison enzymes. In some technological parameters, the moose rChn proved to be superior to the reference enzymes. …”
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Chemical Profiling and Biological Activities on Nepalese Medicinal Plant Extracts and Isolation of Active Fraction of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis by Anita Khadka, Akash Budha Magar, Khaga Raj Sharma

“…The antidiabetic activity was studied by the α-amylase enzyme inhibition assay. The highest antioxidant activity was observed in extracts of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis followed by Mallotus philippensis (seed cover), Pogostemon benghalensis, Litsea monopetala, Phoenix humilis, and Neolamarckia cadamba with IC50 values of 27.38 ± 1.35, 32.08 ± 2.81, 32.75 ± 2.13, 33.82 ± 1.07, 40.14 ± 0.93, and 50.44 ± 3.75 µg/mL, respectively. …”
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Kriptokokal meningitis: Aspek klinis dan diagnosis laboratorium by Efrida ., Desi Ekawati

“…Laboratory tests for cryptococcosis diagnosis is direct microscopic examination using India ink, antigen detection, enzyme immunoassay, culture, and molecular methods. …”
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Management of Hypertension in the Elderly Patient at Abidjan Cardiology Institute (Ivory Coast) by K. E. Kramoh, E. Aké-Traboulsi, C. Konin, Y. N'goran, I. Coulibaly, A. Adoubi, J. Koffi, J. B. Anzouan-Kacou, M. Guikahue

“…When ≥2 drugs were used, diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers were the most common. …”
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Identification of musk compounds as inhibitors of the main SARS-CoV-2 protease by molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies by Belhassan Assia, Salgado Guillermo, Mendoza-Huizar Luis Humberto, Zaki Hanane, Chtita Samir, Lakhlifi Tahar, Bouachrine Mohammed, Gerli Candia Lorena, Cardona Wilson

“…With this in mind, we have systematically screened potential odorant molecules in the treatment of this infection based on the affinity of the selected odorant compounds on the studied enzyme and the sequence identity of their target proteins (olfactory receptors) to the same enzyme (the main protease of SARS-CoV-2). …”
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Salinity affects the lipid metabolism and intestinal microbial composition of swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus by Meimei Liu, Tong Li, Hao Zhang, Zi Wang, Xugan Wu, Jie He, Zhiguo Dong

“…The results showed that the highest expression level of SREBP1, FAS, LPR1, ACOX and FABP was found in 19 ‰ group compared to the 28 ‰ group, along with the enzyme activities of CPT1 and FAS. On the contrary, the expression level of DGAT1 and LPR2 in the 28 ‰ group was significantly higher than that of 19 ‰ group, along with the enzyme activities of LPS. …”
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The effects of Bifidobacterium animalis QC08 on reducing uric acid level and providing renal protection in mice with hyperuricemia by Huijia Mao, Yang Fan, Fang Tan, Xingyao Long

“…The serum levels of uric acid (UA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), and liver xanthine oxidase (XO) were measured in four groups, including normal group, control group, allopurinol group (5 mg/kg), and Bifidobacterium animalis QC08 group (1010 CFU/kg) using enzyme colorimetry. Additionally, serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were assessed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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Τhiazolidine-4-One Derivatives with Variable Modes of Inhibitory Action Against DPP4, a Drug Target with Multiple Activities and Established Role in Diabetes Mellitus Type II by Dionysia Amanatidou, Phaedra Eleftheriou, Anthi Petrou, Athina Geronikaki, Theodoros Lialiaris

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> DPP4 is an enzyme with multiple natural substrates and probable involvement in various mechanisms. …”
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Global Gene Expression Profiling in PPAR-γ Agonist-Treated Kidneys in an Orthologous Rat Model of Human Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease by Daisuke Yoshihara, Masanori Kugita, Tamio Yamaguchi, Harold M. Aukema, Hiroki Kurahashi, Miwa Morita, Yoshiyuki Hiki, James P. Calvet, Darren P. Wallace, Takafumi Toyohara, Takaaki Abe, Shizuko Nagao

“…Stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase 1 is a key enzyme in fatty acid metabolism found in the top 5 genes downregulated by PIO treatment. …”
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Small molecule metabolites drive plant rhizosphere microbial community assembly patterns by Yanwei Ma, Heqi Wang, Yalong Kang, Tao Wen

“…In this study, we analyzed 108 plant samples and evaluated root traits, plant growth characteristics, soil enzyme activities, rhizosphere metabolites, and soil chemical properties to identify the primary determinants of rhizosphere community assembly. …”
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Discovery of the bacterial HslV protease activators as lead molecules with novel mode of action by Aurangzeb Sana, Aurongzeb Muhammad, Shamim Shahbaz, Rashid Yasmeen, Khan Khalid Mohammed, Aziz Tariq, Alharbi Metab, Alasmari Abdullah F.

“…The HslVU enzyme complex, a proteasomal analog found in bacteria, consists of two components, i.e., the HslV protease and the HslU ATPase. …”
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Low Citrate Synthase Activity Is Associated with Glucose Intolerance and Lipotoxicity by Yosra Alhindi, Lobke M. Vaanholt, Mustafah Al-Tarrah, Stuart R. Gray, John R. Speakman, Catherine Hambly, Bader S. Alanazi, Brendan M. Gabriel, Arimantas Lionikas, Aivaras Ratkevicius

“…Citrate synthase (CS) is a key mitochondrial enzyme. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that low CS activity impairs the metabolic health of mice fed a high fat diet (HFD) and promotes palmitate-induced lipotoxicity in muscle cells. …”
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Molecular biological research and molecular homologous modeling of Bw.03 subgroup by WANG Li, KONG Yongkui, JIN Huifang, LIU Xin, XIE Ying, LIU Xue, CHANG Yanli, WANG Yafang, YANG Shumiao, ZHU Di, YANG Qiankun

“…The intermolecular force analysis can explain the root cause of enzyme activity weakening.…”
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The Optimum Lipid Level for the Juvenile Redclaw Crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus: Practical Diets with Soybean Oil as the Lipid Source by Chengzhuang Chen, Chang Xu, Xiaolong Yang, Yongyi Jia, Zhimin Gu, Erchao Li

“…As the level of dietary lipids increased, the total antioxidant capacity and glutathione peroxidase activity in serum showed a tendency to rise and then fall and the enzyme activity was highest in crayfish fed the L6 diet. …”
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Effect of melatonin on the contents of fatty acids and antioxidants of saffron by Mohammad Mehdi Samim, Ali Sorooshzadeh, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mohammad Sadegh Sabet

“…Also, the highest activities of ascorbate peroxidase and catalase enzymes were observed with 100 μM melatonin applied 124 days after germination. …”
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