Relationships between the allozyme and phenotypic diversities of Picea ajanensis populations by V. P. Vetrova, A. K. Ekart, A. N. Kravchenko, A. Ya. Larionova

“…The genetic structures of spruce populations and phenotypes were determined by analysis of ten enzyme systems (PGM, GOT, HK, LAP, MDH, SKDH, IDH, GDH, PGI and SOD). …”
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Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Peritoneal Healing by Activating MAPK-ERK1/2 and PI3K-Akt to Alleviate Postoperative Abdominal Adhesion by Manyu Shi, Hengchen Liu, Tingting Zhang, Mingzhao Zhang, Xin Tang, Zenan Zhang, Wenjun Lu, Shulong Yang, Zhitao Jiang, Qingbo Cui, Zhaozhu Li

“…In addition, the levels of the peritoneal fibrinolysis system were determined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Expression differences in inflammatory and apoptotic markers were detected using immunofluorescence. …”
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Network pharmacology combined with experimental verification for exploring the potential mechanism of phellodendrine against depression by Lili Hu, Na Wu, Jue Wang, Donghui Cai

“…The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number, inflammatory cytokines and pathway-related mRNA expressions in PC12 cell were determined via quantitative PCR (qPCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to verify our finding. …”
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Comparison between Hyperspectral Imaging and Chemical Analysis of Polyphenol Oxidase Activity on Fresh-Cut Apple Slices by Luna Shrestha, Boris Kulig, Roberto Moscetti, Riccardo Massantini, Elke Pawelzik, Oliver Hensel, Barbara Sturm

“…Hence, the results demonstrated the feasibility of HSI as an indirect alternative to the standard chemical analysis of PPO enzyme activity.…”
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Ficus carica and Sizigium cumini Regulate Glucose and Lipid Parameters in High-Fat Diet and Streptozocin-Induced Rats by El-Shaimaa A. Arafa, Waseem Hassan, Ghulam Murtaza, Manal Ali Buabeid

“…Further, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured to examine their effects on lipid peroxidation and ant oxidative enzyme. Results showed that both FC.Cr. and SC.Cr. have the potential to control obesity-linked type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by lowering the body weights, serum glucose, cholesterol, TG, LDL, and VLDL, while increasing the protective effects of HDL dose-dependently. …”
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College of American Pathologists (CAP)/American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) proficiency testing for urinary glycosaminoglycan analysis: A summary of performance by Kristina Cusmano-Ozog, Dietrich Matern, Thomas Long, Nicola Longo, Sarah Young

“…Development of liquid-chromatography-tandem-mass-spectrometry-based methods for quantitative, differentiated GAG analysis or disease-specific GAG-derived nonreducing end oligosaccharide fragments in combination with multiplexed lysosomal enzyme assays will likely improve diagnostic accuracy. …”
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide Stimulates Activin A Secretion from Human Amniotic Epithelial Cells by Yumiko Abe, Risa Marukawa, Nami Tsuru, Maki Sato, Hiroko Matsuda, Hisanobu Sadakata, Takashi Kameda, Takashi Minegishi

“…The activin A concentrations in the culture media were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and cell proliferation was assessed by 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine incorporation. …”
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Effects of Selenium Supplement on B Lymphocyte Activity in Experimental Autoimmune Thyroiditis Rats by Yang Li, Xinhe Zuo, Chuan Hua, Yong Zhao, Xun Pei, Man Tian

“…The concentrations of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), TGAb, TPOAb, and B cell activating factor (BAFF) were detected in each group by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the expression of interleukin-10 (IL-10) in thyroid tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry. …”
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The Inhibitory Effect of Validamycin A on Aspergillus flavus by Napasawan Plabutong, Supanuch Ekronarongchai, Nattarika Niwetbowornchai, Steven W. Edwards, Sita Virakul, Direkrit Chiewchengchol, Arsa Thammahong

“…Trehalase is an essential enzyme involved in fungal metabolism, and the trehalase inhibitor, validamycin A, has been used to prevent fungal infections in agricultural products. …”
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An Escin-loaded Glutaraldehyde-Albumin nanoparticle system for enhancing anticancer activity on lung cancer A549 cells by Murugan Alwarkurichi Munusamy, Muruganantham Bharathi, Abdurahman Hajinur Hirad, Abdullah A. Alarfaj, Samer Hasan Hussein-Al-Ali, Shobana Sampath, Ali Kudumba

“…The NPs were validated through FT-IR and DLS studies, and the WST-1 assay results showed that the synthesized albumin-escin NPs effectively inhibited A549 cells, induced apoptosis, and increased ATPase activity, and LDH enzyme release. The expression of apoptotic proteins and oxidative markers increased, while antiapoptotic protein and antioxidant levels were reduced in the albumin-Escin NPs-treated A549 cells. …”
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Antiviral activity of natural compounds extracted from Mediterranean medicinal plants against SARS-CoV-2 by Stephanie Ghio, Jean-Pierre Brincat, Yuksel Cetin, Frederick Lia

“…Host-directed therapies include the inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2). …”
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Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii amongst Pregnant Women in Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia by Hussein Aqeely, Eman K. El-Gayar, Darakhshan Perveen Khan, Abdullah Najmi, Ayesha Alvi, Ibrahim Bani, Mohamed Salih Mahfouz, Saif Elden Abdalla, Ibrahim M. Elhassan

“…Serological analysis for latent toxoplasmosis (levels of IgG) and active toxoplasmosis (IgM) was done using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Results. …”
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Medicinal Plants as a Drug Alternative Source for the Antigout Therapy in Morocco by Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Hayat Ouassou, Mohamed Bnouham

“…We have described 23 species, and some of them showed experimentally an antigout effect by blocking the “xanthine oxidase” enzyme. These plants belong to 11 families. Lamiaceae represents the most dominant family with six species followed by Asteraceae with two species. …”
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Creation of transgenic mice susceptible to coronaviruses: a platform for studying viral pathogenesis and testing vaccines by N. R. Battulin, O. L. Serov

“…It has been established that coronavirus infection (SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV2) occurs through the viral protein S interaction with the lung epithelium – angiotensin-converting enzyme receptor 2 (ACE2) – due to which the virus enters the cells. …”
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The relationship between insulin resistance and fibroblast growth factor 23 in patients with non-diabetic pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study by Beyza Algul Durak, Melahat Coban

“…FGF-23 and s-KL levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was used to determine insulin resistance. …”
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Inflammatory Cytokines, Adipocytokines, and Th17/Treg Balance in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease following Administration of Dahuang Zhechong Pills by Xiaohua Duan, Jianlin Lv, Hebei Jiang, Kefei Zheng, Yulin Chen

“…Peripheral TH17 and Treg cells were detected by flow cytometry, and peripheral IL-17, IL-10, hs-CRP, and TNF-α expression levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. …”
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The Improvement of Protein Retention through a Higher Utilization of Carbohydrate in the Diet with Chromium for Common Carp Cyprinus carpio Linn. by Nuryati S, D. Dana, M.B. Malole, F.H. Pasaribu

“…Minced tissues of lymphoid organ were seeded by tripsin enzyme and culture in Leibovit'z-15 supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and 5% NaCl. …”
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Effects of <i>Serendipita indica</i> on the Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of <i>Agrostis stolonifera</i> L. Under Drought Stress by Chuhong Lin, Wenxu Hu, Xin Qin, Yongjun Fei, Die Hu

“…In conclusion, the symbiosis with <i>S. indica</i> promotes the growth of <i>A. stolonifera</i> under drought stress, likely by enhancing photosynthesis, osmoregulatory substances, and antioxidant enzyme activities.…”
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Discussion on the Mechanism of Gandoufumu Decoction Attenuates Liver Damage of Wilson’s Disease by Inhibiting Autophagy through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway Based on Network Pharmacol... by Lulu Tang, Chenling Zhao, Jing Zhang, Ting Dong, Huaizhen Chen, Taohua Wei, Jiuxiang Wang, Wenming Yang

“…Copper assay kit was used to determine copper content in serum. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was utilized to quantify serum levels of liver enzymes and oxidative stress-related indicators. …”
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Propofol Ameliorates Microglia Activation by Targeting MicroRNA-221/222-IRF2 Axis by Xi Xiao, Yuanyuan Hou, Wei Yu, Sihua Qi

“…Methods. Real-time qPCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and Western blotting were used to identify the expression pattern of miR-221/222, inflammatory genes, cytokines, and IRF2. …”
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