Synthesis and Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of RuCp(II) Complexes Bearing (Iso)nicotinic Acid Based Ligands by Bárbara Marques, Diogo M. Engrácia, João Franco Machado, Jaime A. S. Coelho, Filipa Mendes, Tânia S. Morais

“…The cytotoxicity of the complexes was evaluated in vitro in several human cancer cell lines, namely melanoma (A375), alveolar adenocarcinoma (A549), epidermoid carcinoma (A431), and breast cancer (MDA-MB 231). …”
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Maximizing the clinical utility and performance of cytology samples for comprehensive genetic profiling by David Kim, Chad M. Vanderbilt, Soo-Ryum Yang, Subhiksha Nandakumar, Khedoudja Nafa, Rusmir Feratovic, Natasha Rekhtman, Ivelise Rijo, Jacklyn Casanova, Anita Yun, A. Rose Brannon, Michael F. Berger, Marc Ladanyi, Oscar Lin, Maria E. Arcila

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Perbedaan Daya Hambat Bakteri dari Propolis Cair yang Ada di Pasaran Terhadap Escherichia Coli dan Staphylococcus Aureus Secara In Vitro by Bangun Azhari Yusuf, Aziz Djamal, Asterina

“…The main component of propolis is resin which is collected and mixed with saliva. The human also use propolis as a treatment against various illness such as bacterial infection. …”
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Development of novel nucleic acid therapy aimed at directly controlling liver fibrosis by Tomohiro Umezu, Masakatsu Takanashi, Koji Fujita, Akio Ishikawa, Yuichirou Harada, Yoshinari Matsumoto, Masahiko Kuroda, Yoshiki Murakami

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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

“…The fabricated biosensor exhibits excellent performance in terms of sensitivity (40 µAmM-1cm-2), selectivity with <5 % deviation found in presence of other known markers present in human sera, and shelf life >12 weeks, enabling precise and sensitive uric acid detection. …”
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Incorporating insulin into alginate-chitosan 3D-printed scaffolds: A comprehensive study on structure, mechanics, and biocompatibility for cartilage tissue engineering by Afsaneh Jahani, Mohammad Sadegh Nourbakhsh, Ali Moradi, Marzieh Mohammadi, Lobat Tayebi

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Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety by Odunayo Tope Ojo, Chiaka Joy Ike, Adegoke Ige Aladeboyeje, Olayiwola Grace Olaseeni, Olumuyiwa Femi Adewumi

“…The central area exhibited moderate ion concentrations, while the southeastern region had the highest calcium levels, possibly due to geological formations rich in calcium or human activities. The study highlights diverse hydrochemical characteristics of Effurun's borehole water, with some areas showing contamination beyond acceptable limits. …”
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Diversity and Distribution of <i>Phytophthora</i> Species Along an Elevation Gradient in Natural and Semi-Natural Forest Ecosystems in Portugal by Carlo Bregant, Eduardo Batista, Sandra Hilário, Benedetto Teodoro Linaldeddu, Artur Alves

“…The genus <i>Phytophthora</i> includes a large number of species that are invading forest ecosystems worldwide, chiefly as a consequence of global trade and human activities. This paper reports the results of a survey of <i>Phytophthora</i> diversity in natural and semi-natural forest ecosystems in Portugal along an elevation gradient. …”
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The Level of Heavy Metal Contamination in Selected Vegetables and Animal Feed Grasses Grown in Wastewater Irrigated Area, around Asmara, Eritrea by Goitom Kfle, Ghebray Asgedom, Tedros Goje, Felema Abbebe, Lula Habtom, Hagos Hanes

“…Soils irrigated with wastewater are by and large contaminated with heavy metals, and consumption of vegetables and animal feed grasses grown in contaminated soils have been a major food chain route for human exposure and pose a health hazard. A study was conducted in three sites to assess the accumulation of heavy metals in farms irrigated with wastewater between two and five decades in and around Asmara, Eritrea. …”
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Australian children’s foot, ankle and leg problems in primary care: a secondary analysis of the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) data by Hylton B Menz, Christopher Harrison, Peter A Lazzarini, Cylie M Williams, Julie Gordon

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Preliminary study on pre-treatment physical activity and quality of life in infertility by Viktória Prémusz, Alexandra Makai, Boróka Gács, Ágnes Nagy, Beatrix Perjés, Pongrác Ács, Kinga Lampek, Ákos Várnagy

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MiR-125b-5p ameliorates ox-LDL-induced vascular endothelial cell dysfunction by negatively regulating TNFSF4/TLR4/NF-κB signaling by Wenshuai He, Limin Zhao, Pengfei Wang, Maojia Ren, Yunfei Han

“…Methods An in vitro AS cell model was established by exposing human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) to 100 µg/mL ox-LDL for 24 h. …”
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Healthy eating and physical activity environments in out-of-school hours care: an observational study protocol by Karen Wardle, Ruth Crowe, Yasmine Probst, Jennifer Norman, Susan Furber, Lisa Franco, Rebecca M. Stanley, Cecilia Vuong, Marc Davies, Sarah Ryan, Anthony D. Okely

“…Ethical approval was granted by the University of Wollongong Human Research Ethics Committee (HE17/490).…”
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Retention strategies for medical doctors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): are they effective? A scoping review by Norehan Jinah, Izzuan Khirman Adnan, Pangie Bakit, Ili Abdullah Sharin, Kun Yun Lee

“…Abstract Background High turnover among the medical professions is detrimental to the healthcare system and population well-being, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with limited financial and human resources. To prevent brain drain, effective strategies are vital to improve the retention of healthcare workers, especially doctors. …”
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Changes in and Potential Mechanisms of Circulating IgA+CD27-Class-Switched Memory B Cells in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis by Zheng H, Xu S, Yang R, Jiao WE, Qiao YL, Liu JY, Fan HM, Zhou YT, Ni HF, Chen J, Deng YQ, Chen SM

“…After AIT, the number of circulating IgA+CD27- class-switched memory B cells in AR patients was significantly positively correlated with the number of Treg cells and IL-10 and significantly negatively correlated with the VAS score (P < 0.05).Conclusion: The IgA+CD27- class-switched memory cell subset in human peripheral blood may serve as a potential biomarker for evaluating AR symptoms and treatment efficacy. …”
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Expression of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma by Shivani Sivasakthivel, Pratibha Ramani, Selvaraj Jayaraman

“…Finally, ACE2 was assayed using an ultrasensitive human-specific ELISA kit. Statistical analysis was done using independent T test. …”
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Mapping Habitat Structures of Endangered Open Grassland Species (<i>E. aurinia</i>) Using a Biotope Classification Based on Very High-Resolution Imagery by Steffen Dietenberger, Marlin M. Mueller, Andreas Henkel, Clémence Dubois, Christian Thiel, Sören Hese

“…Our findings underscore the critical role of human intervention in preserving habitat suitability, particularly in mitigating the adverse effects of natural succession dominated by shrubs and trees. …”
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Iron deficiency anaemia and its associated risk factors among lactating mothers in Ghana by Mensah K, Abbam G, Gadzeto FF, Marfo L, Daud S, Kuntah S, Bani SB, Dzamesi HK, Apodola FA, Badu A, Chukwurah FE

“…ackground: Anaemia is one of the most common conditions affecting human physiology. Iron deficiency, with or without anaemia, reduces the working capacity of individuals and the entire population. …”
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Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Smallholders’ Cropping Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa by Shaankua E. Lemarpe, Collins M. Musafiri, Joseph M. Macharia, Milka N. Kiboi, Onesmus K. Ng’etich, Chris A. Shisanya, Jeremiah Okeyo, Elizabeth A. Okwuosa, Felix K. Ngetich

“…Ozone layer depletion allows penetration of ultraviolet radiations, which are hazardous to human health. Climate change culminates in reduced food productivity. …”
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Computer analysis of co-localization of transcription factor binding sites in genome by ChIP-seq data by A. I. Dergilev, A. M. Spitsina, I. V. Chadaeva, A. V. Svichkarev, F. M. Naumenko, E. V. Kulakova, E. R. Galieva, E. E. Vityaev, M. Chen, Y. L. Orlov

“…The computer program of the statistical data processing of gene location and chromatin domains that analyzes experimental data of site localization obtained by ChIP-seq in the mouse genome and the human genome has been developed. The presence of preferences at position of transcription factor binding sites of various types has been revealed, the distances between the nearest groups of TF binding sites Oct4, Nanog, Sox2 and TF binding sites n-Myc and c-Myc have been calculated using this program. …”
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