New Insights into the PPARγ Agonists for the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy by Zhanjun Jia, Ying Sun, Guangrui Yang, Aihua Zhang, Songming Huang, Kristina Marie Heiney, Yue Zhang

“…In the past decades, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) based first-line therapy can slow but cannot stop the progression of DN, which urgently requests the innovation of therapeutic strategies. …”
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α-methyltryptophan-mediated protection against diabetic nephropathy in db/db mice as studied with a metabolomics approach by Aimin Cai, Dingchao Shen, Qiushuang Xiong, Jie Ding, Yang Ding, Xinlu Lin, Lijia Chen, Qing Yao, Qing Yao, Guangyong Lin, Ruijie Chen, Vadivel Ganapathy, Vadivel Ganapathy, Longfa Kou

“…Metabolomic analyses of kidney tissues and urine samples indicated that db/db mice displayed increased activity of the enzyme IDO1, and alongside pronounced metabolic disturbances. …”
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Possible Potentiation by Certain Antioxidants of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Diclofenac in Rats by Samah S. Abbas, Mona F. Schaalan, Ashraf K. Bahgat, Ezzeddin S. El-Denshary

“…The results indicated that these combinations did not significantly affect the percentage inhibition of paw edema caused by diclofenac alone; however, some combination treatments ameliorated signs of concomitant oxidative stress (such as alterations in plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, hemolysate reduced glutathione levels, and erythrocytic superoxide dismutase enzyme activities) imparted by diclofenac alone. In some cases, few tested antioxidants in combination with diclofenac resulted in increased plasma levels of interleukin- (IL-) 6 and C-reactive protein (CRP). …”
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Effect of Alkaloids from Nelumbinis Plumula against Insulin Resistance of High-Fat Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mice by Yong Xie, Yi Zhang, Zebin Guo, Hongliang Zeng, Baodong Zheng

“…Fasting serum insulin was determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit for insulin following the manufacturer’s protocol. …”
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Serum Levels of LL-37 and Inflammatory Cytokines in Plaque and Guttate Psoriasis by Young Ji Hwang, Ho Jung Jung, Min Jung Kim, Nam Kyung Roh, Jae Wook Jung, Yang Won Lee, Yong Beom Choe, Kyu Joong Ahn

“…A multiplex cytokine assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to measure levels of Th1- and Th17-derived cytokines and LL-37, respectively. …”
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HLA-G Expression Is an Independent Predictor for Improved Survival in High Grade Ovarian Carcinomas by M. J. Rutten, F. Dijk, C. D. Savci-Heijink, M. R. Buist, G. G. Kenter, M. J. van de Vijver, E. S. Jordanova

“…Elevated serum-soluble HLA-G levels as measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 50 matched patients were not correlated to HLA-G protein expression or gene expression nor with survival. …”
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Quality Attributes of Fresh-Cut Coconut after Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Pasteurization by Giovanna Ferrentino, Ana Belscak-Cvitanovic, Drazenka Komes, Sara Spilimbergo

“…After 30 min of treatment at 12 MPa and 40°C a decrease of lightness (8%), pH (13%), fat content (24%), total phenol content (29%), flavonoid compounds (49%), antioxidant capacity (30%) and an increase of dry matter (11%) and titratable acidity (51.1%) were observed while polyphenol oxidase (PPO) exhibited 35% and 98.5% inactivation. Peroxidase enzyme activity increased by 77.8% and 30.4% at 12 MPa, 40°C, 30 min and 12 MPa, 45°C, 15 min, respectively. …”
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Structural Analysis of Inhibitor Binding to Enterovirus-D68 3C Protease by Vincent N. Azzolino, Ala M. Shaqra, Akbar Ali, Nese Kurt Yilmaz, Celia A. Schiffer

“…Here, we characterize a series of 3C inhibitors against EV68-3C protease through enzyme inhibition, protein crystallography, and structural analysis. …”
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Phenolic compounds and biological activities of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) seeds at different ripening stages: insights from Algerian varieties by F. Kamah, A. Basli, R. Erenler, A. Bouzana, C. Bensouici, T. Richard, F.A. Al-Mekhlafi, M.A. Wadaan, M.S. Al-Khalifa, F. Boulkenafet

“…Antioxidant activities were consistent with phenolic content trends, with significant tyrosinase enzyme suppression and high SPF factor observed. Principal Component Analysis highlighted strong correlations between phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities. …”
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Biochemical Pattern of Methylmalonyl-CoA Epimerase Deficiency Identified in Newborn Screening: A Case Report by Evelina Maines, Roberto Franceschi, Francesca Rivieri, Giovanni Piccoli, Björn Schulte, Jessica Hoffmann, Andrea Bordugo, Giulia Rodella, Francesca Teofoli, Monica Vincenzi, Massimo Soffiati, Marta Camilot

“…Methylmalonyl-CoA epimerase enzyme (MCEE) is responsible for catalyzing the isomeric conversion between D- and L-methylmalonyl-CoA, an intermediate along the conversion of propionyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA. …”
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Characterization of Human Colorectal Cancer MDR1/P-gp Fab Antibody by Xuemei Zhang, Gary Guishan Xiao, Ying Gao

“…A number of clones expressing Fab bound to P-gp21, showing neutralized activity in vitro, were isolated and screened by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay based on its recognition properties to P-gp21 and human colorectal cancer tissue homogenate, resulting in identification of an optimal recombinant Fab clone (Number 29). …”
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Urinary Microvesicle-Bound Uromodulin: A Potential Molecular Biomarker in Diabetic Kidney Disease by Neng-jun Lou, Yi-hong Ni, Hong-ying Jia, Jing-ti Deng, Lu Jiang, Feng-jie Zheng, Ai-li Sun

“…Urinary microvesicle-bound uromodulin and total urinary uromodulin levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Our results showed that the levels of urinary microvesicle-bound uromodulin in DN1 and DN2 groups were significantly higher than those in control group and DM group (P<0.01). …”
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Ziziphus jujube promotes fertility and pregnancy outcomes in Rat model of uterine adhesions by Fereshteh Asgharzadeh, Fereshteh Asgharzadeh, Mahsa Attarian, Majid Khazaei, Majid Khazaei, Abdulridha Mohammed Al-Asady, Abdulridha Mohammed Al-Asady, Abdulridha Mohammed Al-Asady, Saeide Mansoori, Hamideh Naimi, Moein Eskandari, Azar Khorrami, Seyedeh Elnaz Nazari, Akram Aminian, Marjaneh Farazastanian, Elaheh Eshtad, Amir Avan, Amir Avan, Mikhail Ryzhikov, Malihe Hasanzadeh, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian

“…The antioxidant properties of Z. jujube were also studied through antioxidant enzyme activity in uterine tissue homogenates. Fibrotic changes were examined through histological Trichrome staining and analysis of pro-fibrotic factors.ResultsTreatment with Z. jujube resulted in a significant reduction in uterine tissue fibrosis, as evidenced by histological evaluation and reduced expression of fibrotic markers. …”
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Effects of environmental bisphenol S exposure on male rat reproductive health and gut-blood-testicular axis integrity by Biran Zhu, Zequan Zhang, Ying Xie, Min Huang, Yu Chen, Yong Yang, Xiongjie Shi, Jian Han, Lihua Yang, Min Zhao

“…Furthermore, histopathological analysis, western blot (WB), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and immunofluorescence results showed that exposure to BPS led to testicular damage, inflammation, activation of the p38 and ERK MAPK pathways, and disruption of the blood-testis barrier (BTB). …”
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Association of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease with Anti-GAD Antibody ELISA Test Positivity and Risk for Insulin Deficiency in Slowly Progressive Type 1 Diabetes by Masahito Katahira, Hidetada Ogata, Takahiro Ito, Tsutomu Miwata, Megumi Goto, Shizuka Nakamura, Hiromi Takashima

“…We examined the factors influencing GADA determination by radioimmunoassay (GADA-RIA) and by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (GADA-ELISA). Sixty patients with SPT1D and 154 patients with type 2 diabetes were examined by both GADA-RIA and GADA-ELISA and for the presence of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). …”
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Flavonoid-Rich Extract of Dissotis rotundifolia Whole Plant Protects against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Damage by Michael Buenor Adinortey, Charles Ansah, Benjamin Aboagye, Justice Kwabena Sarfo, Orleans Martey, Alexander Kwadwo Nyarko

“…DRE conserved glutathione (GSH) levels, reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, and enhanced catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme levels. The present study shows that DRE possess protective effects against ethanol-induced ulcer damage in the stomach of rats, which could be attributed to its antioxidant activity.…”
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The Lyn/RUVBL1 Complex Promotes Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis by Regulating Arachidonic Acid Metabolism Through Chromatin Remodeling by Zhenyu Zhang, Yina Gao, Yuanyuan Qian, Bowen Wei, Kexin Jiang, Zhiwei Sun, Feifan Zhang, Mingming Yang, Salem Baldi, Xiaoqi Yu, Yunfei Zuo, Shuangyi Ren

“…On the other hand, metabolomics revealed that Lyn/RUVBL1 regulates the expression of PGE2 through the enzyme COX2, thereby promoting arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism. …”
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Synthesis, Biological Activity, and Molecular Modeling Studies of Pyrazole and Triazole Derivatives as Selective COX-2 Inhibitors by Mohyeddin Assali, Murad Abualhasan, Hadeel Sawaftah, Mohammed Hawash, Ahmed Mousa

“…In the diaryltriazole derivatives, compound 15a showed the best inhibitory activity in comparison to all synthesized compounds including the reference celecoxib with IC50 = 0.002 μM and SI = 162.5 as it could better fit the extra hydrophobic pocket which is present in the COX-2 enzyme. Moreover, the docking study supports the obtained SAR data and binding similarities and differences on both isozymes.…”
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Mn-doped ZnO thin films as a platform for reagentless uric acid biosensor by Bilasini Devi Naorem, Jatinder Pal Singh, Babita Sharma, Satyam Garg, Athira C, Hashima Sherin, Mahima Momaliya, Muskan, Shubhi Sahu, Arijit Chowdhuri, Mallika Verma, Monika Tomar, Neha Batra

“…In order to immobilise the uricase enzyme, the 7 % Mn doped composition was used, creating a highly sensitive and focused uric acid detection platform. …”
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Macular Changes in a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I Patient with Earlier Systemic Therapies by Augusto Magalhães, Ana Maria Cunha, Rodrigo Vilares-Morgado, Elisa Leão-Teles, Esmeralda Rodrigues, Manuel Falcão, Ângela Carneiro, Jorge Breda, Fernando Falcão-Reis

“…To describe retinal findings in a patient with mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) that underwent an early treatment with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Case Report. We describe a case of a 12-year-old female with a biochemical and genetic diagnosis of MPS I. …”
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