Neurological function is restored post-ischemic stroke in zebrafish, with aging exerting a deleterious effect on its pathology by Takamasa Mizoguchi, Ayumi Maki, Yuno Nakase, Mayu Okita, Yuina Minami, Misa Fukunaga, Motoyuki Itoh

“…Our findings revealed that blood flow in young zebrafish was restored approximately 7 days post-IS induction (dpi), with brain function recuperating by 14 dpi. …”
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Circadian Variation of Zinc, Copper, Selenium, and Bromine in Human Milk by Nor Hidayah Mohd Taufek, Hana’ Nahlaa Hafiz Majdi, Aina Zafirah Azhar, Abdul Rahman Fata Nahas, Awis Sukarni Mohmad Sabere, Joseph Bidai

“…Milk samples were analysed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Data on zinc, copper, selenium, and bromine concentrations were analysed using Microsoft Excel 2021 and reported descriptively to determine circadian variation. …”
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Maternal exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics during gestation and lactation caused fertility decline in female mouse offspring by Xiu Cheng, Yue Xue, Houpeng Wang, Zhangqiang Ma, Na Hu, Chenchen Zhang, Yu Gao, Ruihong Fan, Liaoliao Hu, Jia Li, Dalei Zhang, Jian Huang, Sitian Fang, Runting Xiao, Yuanqiao He, Tao Luo, Liping Zheng

“…This premature activation is likely due to the PS-NPs'induction of the AKT-FOXO3a signaling pathway by downregulating AMPK phosphorylation level and enhancing mTOR activity. …”
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Effect of Dissolution and Dispersion Conditions of VC-713 on the Hydrate Inhibition by Ren Wang, Huicui Sun, Jinsheng Sun, Yuanzhi Qu, Jie Zhang, Xiaomei Shi, Ling Zhang, Dongdong Guo

“…When the amount of VC-713 is 0.5 wt.%, the induction time, the formation rate, and the degree of supercooling of hydrate formation were extended, mitigated, and increased by 10.30%, 21.43%, and 17.80%, respectively, and changed to values of 8.75%, 14.29%, and 22.50%, respectively, for 1.0 wt.% VC-713.…”
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Case Report: Combined Autoimmune Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis and Sclerosing Cholangitis in 28-y.o. Patient by A. R. Khurmatullina, A. V. Okhlobystin, L. N. Androsova, R. T. Rzayev, A. S. Tertychnyy, A. P. Kiryukhin, O. Z. Okhlobystina, M. S. Zharkova, O. S. Shifrin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The patient was recommended to receive biologic therapy for UC remission induction.Conclusion. Differential diagnostics of combined autoimmune lesions of the liver, the pancreas and colon may be complicated and carried out ex juvantibus according to response to immunosuppressive therapy.…”
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Kinetic and isotherm studies of nickel and cadmium ions adsorption onto Clay-Chitosan composite by Rachid Et-Tanteny, Ibrahim Allaoui, Imad Manssouri, Bouchta El Amrani, Khalid Draoui

“…The Ni (II) and Cd (II) concentrations were precisely determined using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). …”
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Dynamic Demodulation Algorithm for Bio-radar Sensors Based on Range Tapper by Changyu LIU, Hao ZHANG, Fanglin GENG, Zhongrui BAI, Peng WANG, Zhenfeng LI, Lidong DU, Xianxiang CHEN, Zhen FANG

“…In non-inductive radar vital sign monitoring, frequency-modulated radars (such as Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) and Ultra-WideBand (UWB)) are more effective than Continuous Wave (CW) radars at distinguishing targets from clutter in terms of distance. …”
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Opioid System and Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition by Marzena Łazarczyk, Dominik Skiba, Michel-Edwar Mickael, Kinga Jaskuła, Agata Nawrocka, Piotr Religa, Mariusz Sacharczuk

“…We have summarized current findings on this issue to uncover some rules that govern opioid-mediated EMT induction or repression; however, many aspects still remain to be elucidated.…”
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A Novel Secretory Vesicle from Deer Antlerogenic Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Conditioned Media (DaMSC-CM) Promotes Tissue Regeneration by Minkoo Seo, Jin-Chul Kim, Hyung-Ki Kim, Eun wook Choi, Suyeong Jeong, Ki Chang Nam, Mihue Jang

“…In addition, DaMSC-CM had regenerative potential in damaged skin tissue through induction of skin regeneration-related genes. Remarkably, we identified round vesicles derived from DaMSC-CM, with an average diameter of ~120 nm that were associated with hair follicle formation, suggesting that secretory vesicles may act as paracrine mediators for modulation of local cellular responses. …”
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3D-printed zinc oxide nanoparticles modified barium titanate/hydroxyapatite ultrasound-responsive piezoelectric ceramic composite scaffold for treating infected bone defects by Kai Chen, Fang Wang, Xiumei Sun, Wenwei Ge, Mingjun Zhang, Lin Wang, Haoyu Zheng, Shikang Zheng, Haoyu Tang, Zhengjie Zhou, Guomin Wu

“…Thus, there is an urgent need to develop a bone graft substitute that combines broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy and bone-inductive properties, providing an effective treatment option for infectious bone defects. …”
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Expression of genes of cytokines, transcription factors and differentiation antigens in human dendritic cells activated by double-stranded DNA by A. S. Proskurina, K. E. Orishchenko, E. A. Potter, E. V. Dolgova, A. V. Spaselnikova, G. S. Ritter, N. A. Varaksin, T. G. Ryabicheva, O. Y. Leplina, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh, S. S. Bogachev

“…It was for the first time shown that genomic “self” double-stranded DNA as a mono agent activates mRNA synthesis of cytokines IFN-α, IFN-β, IFN-γ, IL­8, IL­10, and VEGF in DCs at 6 hours of induction.…”
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Distribution, Phytochemical Insights, and Cytotoxic Potential of the <i>Sesbania</i> Genus: A Comprehensive Review of <i>Sesbania grandiflora</i>, <i>Sesbania sesban</i>, and <i>Se... by Fatma Alzahraa Mokhtar, Mariam Ahmed, Aishah Saeed Al Dhanhani, Serag Eldin I. Elbehairi, Mohammad Y. Alfaifi, Ali A. Shati, Amal M. Fakhry

“…Extensive research on <i>S. grandiflora</i> has uncovered mechanisms such as the activation of caspase cascades and the induction of apoptosis, attributed to its rich content of flavonoids and alkaloids. …”
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PPARα Activation Protects against Anti-Thy1 Nephritis by Suppressing Glomerular NF-κB Signaling by Koji Hashimoto, Yuji Kamijo, Takero Nakajima, Makoto Harada, Makoto Higuchi, Takashi Ehara, Hidekazu Shigematsu, Toshifumi Aoyama

“…The PPARα activation appeared to suppress the NF-κB signaling pathway in glomeruli by the induction of IκBα, resulting in the reduction of proteinuria and the amelioration of the active inflammatory pathologic glomerular changes. …”
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Structural studies of the IFNλ4 receptor complex using cryoEM enabled by protein engineering by William S. Grubbe, Bixia Zhang, Aileen Kauffman, Fabian Byléhn, Kasia Padoł, Hae-Gwang Jung, Seung Bum Park, Jessica M. Priest, Engin Özkan, Juan J. de Pablo, T. Jake Liang, Minglei Zhao, Juan L. Mendoza

“…Comparison of the structures highlights differences in receptor engagement and reveals a distinct 12-degree rotation in overall receptor geometry, providing a potential mechanistic explanation for differences in cell signaling, downstream gene induction, and antiviral activities. Further, we perform a structural analysis using molecular modeling and simulation to identify a unique region of IFNλ4 that, when replaced, enables secretion of the protein from cells. …”
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A preliminary study of health risk assessment and heavy metals exposure among residents in Kampar, Perak by Low Yi Chen, Hang Zhong Yu, Guo XinXin, How Vivien, Wai Soon Han, Lim Fang Lee

“…The indoor dust samples of residential houses (n=34) were collected and analysed for the concentration of heavy metals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb, Cr, Mn) using inductively coupled plasma mass optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). …”
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Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds and Chemical Elements in Herbs: Effectiveness of Choline Chloride-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents in Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction by Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak, Agnieszka Kowaluk, Michał Strzelec, Tomasz Sawicki, Małgorzata Tańska

“…Additionally, macroelements (K, Na, Ca, Mg), micronutrients (Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu), and a toxic element (Cd) in four herbs were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP–MS). …”
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Calibration of double electroinduction spherical electric field strength sensor in a homogeneous field by S. V. Biryukov, L. V. Tyukina, A. V. Tyukin

“…The obtained results of the research allow us to confirm the adequacy of the theory underlying the calculations of dual electric induction sensors of the electric field strength.…”
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Mechanical Properties and Shrinkage of Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Containing Lithium Carbonate and Nano-Calcium Carbonate by Tingyu Wang, Jianqing Gong, Bo Chen, Xiao Gong, Wanli Guo, Yang Zhang, Falei Li

“…That is, the combined dosage of the two early strength enhancers shortens the hydration induction period of cement whilst concurrently accelerating the hydration rate of the cement. …”
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Genome-Wide Expression Profiles of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in Response to Drought Stress by Chunsheng Gao, Chaohua Cheng, Lining Zhao, Yongting Yu, Qing Tang, Pengfei Xin, Touming Liu, Zhun Yan, Yuan Guo, Gonggu Zang

“…A similar expression pattern of genes involved in the abscisic acid (ABA) pathway under drought, and ABA induction, suggested that ABA is important in the drought stress response of hemp. …”
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High Glucose and Lipopolysaccharide Prime NLRP3 Inflammasome via ROS/TXNIP Pathway in Mesangial Cells by Hong Feng, Junling Gu, Fang Gou, Wei Huang, Chenlin Gao, Guo Chen, Yang Long, Xueqin Zhou, Maojun Yang, Shuang Liu, Shishi Lü, Qiaoyan Luo, Yong Xu

“…Simultaneously, the mRNA and protein levels of TXNIP, NLRP3, procaspase-1, and IL-1β were significantly induced by high glucose concentration and lipopolysaccharide in a dose-dependent and time-dependent manner in vitro. This induction by both high glucose and lipopolysaccharide was significantly inhibited by N-acetyl-L-cysteine. …”
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