Altered expression profile of plasma exosomal microRNAs in exclusive electronic cigarette adult users by Dongmei Li, Zidian Xie, Sadiya Bi Shaikh, Irfan Rahman

“…We performed differential analyses using DESeq2 in R/Bioconductor, adjusting for race, and conducted gene enrichment analyses on target genes regulated by significant miRNAs. Further, molecular-based techniques using the miRNA mimics and inhibitors were applied for the validation of the expressions of the miRNAs in vitro. …”
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Repression of PFKFB3 sensitizes ovarian cancer to PARP inhibitors by impairing homologous recombination repair by Yinan Xiao, Yu Wu, Qilong Wang, Mo Li, Chaolin Deng, Xiaoyang Gu

“…RNA sequencing and proximity labeling were employed to identify the molecular mechanisms underlying PFKFB3-mediated resistance. …”
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Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Wild Animals and Birds from Two Rehabilitation Facilities in Greece by Dimitrios Vourvidis, Georgia Tzouganatou, Sokratis Perdikaris, Evangelia Kofidou, Beatriz Martinez-Gonzalez, Mary Emmanouil, Emmanouil Papadogiannakis, Anastasia Komnenou, Emmanouil Angelakis

“…Ticks were manually harvested and identified using molecular methods, with sequencing confirming the presence of <i>Hyalomma aegyptium</i>, <i>H. marginatum</i>, <i>H. anatolicum</i>, <i>Ixodes frontalis</i>, and <i>I. ventalloi</i>. …”
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Identification of Bioactive Compounds and Analysis of Inhibitory Potential of the Digestive Enzymes from Syzygium sp. Extracts by Tuanny Cavatão de Freitas, Ronaldo Junio de Oliveira, Ricardo José de Mendonça, Pamela Aparecida Candido, Luciana Lopes Silva Pereira, Karina Ferrazzoli Devienne, Ana Carolina da Silva, Chrystian Araújo Pereira

“…Maldi-Tof spectroscopy suggested the presence of luteolin in Syzygium sp. samples. Molecular docking predicted that luteolin binds at the α-amylase catalytic site in a similar manner as acarbose, the carbohydrate inhibitor from the enzyme crystallographic structure. …”
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Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Salmonella spp. Recovered From Migratory and Captive Wild Birds by Ruhena Begum, Nilima Akther Asha, Diponkar Chandra Chanda Dipu, Milton Roy, Asikur Rahman, Md. Shahidur Rahman Chowdhury, Hemayet Hossain, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Md Bashir Uddin, Md. Mahfujur Rahman, Md. Mukter Hossain

“…Method A total 262 faecal samples were collected, and the identification of Salmonella spp. was carried out using a standard culture and PCR as well as molecular detection of virulence and AMR genes. Results The overall prevalence of Salmonella was determined to be 30.92% (95% CI = 25.63–36.75). …”
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Optimization and validation of a real-time PCR method for the simultaneous detection of Lactococcus garvieae and Streptococcus agalactiae in fish by Taona Zinyakasa, Farisai Chidzwondo, Tatenda Makawa, Sitokozile Sibanda, Exnevia Gomo, Tivapasi Musa, Elizabeth Gori

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Аpplicability of microsatellite loci designed for cosmopolitan species for the investigation of endemic species: a case study of Silene sendtneri Boiss. by Jasna Hanjalić, Lejla Ušanović, Lejla Lasić, Abdurahim Kalajdžić, Belma Kalamujić Stroil, Adisa Ahmić, Naris Pojskić

“…Previous studies on this endemic species were based on morphology and effects on seed germination after the treatment with salicylic acid. However, no molecular genetic studies have been conducted on this species so far. …”
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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. Keywords: cryptococcal meningitis, Cryptococcus neoformans, opportunistic infection…”
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Trastornos de la coagulación en pacientes cubanos con diagnóstico clínico de Enfermedad de Wilson by Liudmila Feoktistova Victorava, Caridad Ruenes Domech, Elsa F García Bacallao, Hilda Roblejo Balbuena, Estela Morales Peralta, Yulia Clark Feoktistova

“…<br /><strong>Objetivo</strong>: identificar trastornos de la coagulación y su causa molecular en pacientes cubanos con diagnóstico clínico de enfermedad de Wilson.…”
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Deformed wing virus coopts the host arginine kinase to enhance its fitness in honey bees (Apis mellifera) by Andrea Becchimanzi, Giovanna De Leva, Rosanna Mattossovich, Serena Camerini, Marialuisa Casella, Giovanni Jesu, Ilaria Di Lelio, Sabrina Di Giorgi, Joachim R. de Miranda, Anna Valenti, Silvia Gigliotti, Francesco Pennacchio

“…Despite intense investigation on this pollinator, which has a unique environmental and economic importance, the mechanisms underlying the molecular interactions between DWV and honey bees are still poorly understood. …”
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Ossification Vesicles with Calcium Phosphate in the Eyes of the Insect Copium teucrii (Hemiptera: Tingidae) by Javier Garcia-Guinea, Alberto Jorge, Laura Tormo, Marta Furio, Elena Crespo-Feo, Virgilio Correcher, Pedro Prado-Herrero, Ana C. Soria, Jesus Sanz, Jose L. Nieves-Aldrey

“…A complete survey of Copium eye specimens was performed by ESEM using energy-dispersive spectroscopy, backscattered electron detector and cathodoluminescence (CL) probes, field emission scanning electron microscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy, and confocal laser scanning microscopy in order to learn ommatidia features, such as chemical composition, molecular structure, cell membrane, and internal ommatidium eye fluids and calcium-phosphate distribution deposits. …”
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Thermal and ballistic characterization of epoxy matrix composites reinforced with babassu (Attalea speciosa) fiber: An experimental investigation by Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça da Silveira, Yago Soares Chaves, Rafael Travincas Pinto, Lucas de Mendonça Neuba, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento

“…A cost analysis revealed that these composites are 98% cheaper than A500 steel and 82% cheaper than ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, both widely used in armor. …”
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FXR Activation Accelerates Early Phase of Osteoblast Differentiation Through COX-2-PGE₂-EP4 Axis in BMP-2-Induced Mouse Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Ko Fujimori, Yusuke Iguchi, Yukiko Yamashita, Keigo Gohda, Naoki Teno

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Analysis of Biomolecular Changes in HeLa Cervical Cancer Cell Line Induced by Interaction with [Pd(dach)Cl₂] by Vanja Ralić, Maja D. Nešić, Tanja Dučić, Milutin Stepić, Lela Korićanac, Katarina Davalieva, Marijana Petković

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Seasonal profile of trace metal contamination (Hg, Cd, Pb and Al) and biological contamination of atmospheric air in the city of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by M. T. Mondo, I. C. Nsimanda, Willy LUSASI SWANA, K. C. Mulaji, K. V. Pwema, E. A. D. Musibono

“…The concentrations of chemical pollutants in rainwater and dust were determined using molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Biological pollution was assessed by measuring organic matter in dust and cultivating diaspores from dust samples, with plant species identified using the APG III botanical classification. …”
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Clinical Significance of the Relationship between Progression-Free Survival or Postprogression Survival and Overall Survival in Patients with Extensive Disease-Small-Cell Lung Canc... by Hisao Imai, Keita Mori, Nodoka Watase, Sakae Fujimoto, Kyoichi Kaira, Masanobu Yamada, Koichi Minato

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First report on comprehensive genomic analysis of a multidrug-resistant Enterobacter asburiae isolated from diabetic foot infection from Bangladesh by Md. Rafiul Islam, Spencer Mark Mondol, Md. Azad Hossen, Mst. Poli Khatun, Shahjada Selim, Amiruzzaman, Donald James Gomes, Md. Mizanur Rahaman

“…Further research and in-depth comprehensive studies are required to investigate the prevalence of E. asburiae in Bangladesh and emphasize towards unraveling the bacterium’s inherent pathogenic potential and the intricate molecular mechanisms that underlie its resistance traits and virulence properties.…”
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Role of Sex Hormones in the Development and Progression of Hepatitis B Virus-Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Maurizio Montella, Giovanni D’Arena, Anna Crispo, Mario Capunzo, Flavia Nocerino, Maria Grimaldi, Antonio Barbieri, Anna Maria D’Ursi, Mario Felice Tecce, Alfonso Amore, Massimiliano Galdiero, Gennaro Ciliberto, Aldo Giudice

“…This review describes the molecular mechanisms underlying the gender disparity in HBV-related HCC with the aim of improving the understanding of key factors underneath the sex disparity often observed in HBV infections. …”
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RESISTANCE TO THE BLAST AGENT AND THE MORPHOBIOLOGICALFEATURES OF GENOTYPES IN THE Oryza sativa L. COLLECTION FROM VARIOUS ECOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL GROUPS IN CONDITIONS OF КUBAN... by T. L. Korotenko, O. A. Bragina, I. I. Suprun, Zh. M. Mukhina, Yu. V. Epifanovich, A. A. Petrukhnenko, T. А. Khorina

“…As a result of the evaluation of plant resistance to the Krasnodar population of the pathogen, the effective genes for resistance to the pathogen for breeding programs of the south of Russia and the molecular genetic analysis of the rice collection variety were determined: Pi-1, Pi-z, Pi-ta, Pi-z5, Pi-9, Pi-5(t), Pi-t, Pi-19.…”
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Inhibition of miR-182-5p Targets FGF9 to Alleviate Osteoarthritis by Yang Sun, Sanmao Su, Mengjun Li, Ang Deng

“…The aim of this study was to identify the molecular targets of OA therapy, focusing on the expression and biological functions of miR-182-5p and its target genes in OA. …”
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