Anti-colon cancer activity of water-soluble polysaccharides extracted from Gloeostereum incarnatum via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by Jiawei He, Anhui Yang, Xuyu Zhao, Yang Liu, Shuyan Liu, Di Wang

“…Eight-week administration with GIPS at doses of 30 or 90 mg/kg strongly inhibited tumor growth including the reduction on numbers and the suppression of the size without influencing the animals’ body weight and organ functions. According to the proteomics performing by antibody array, among 308 detected cytokines, GIPS significantly regulated 89 of them. …”
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Immunomodulation effects of collagen hydrogel encapsulating extracellular vesicles derived from calcium silicate stimulated-adipose mesenchymal stem cells for diabetic healing by Yen-Hong Lin, Yeh Chen, En-Wei Liu, Mei-Chih Chen, Min-Hua Yu, Cheng-Yu Chen, Chia-Che Ho, Tai-Yi Hsu-Jiang, Jian-Jr Lee, Der-Yang Cho, Ming-You Shie

“…In vivo, histological evaluation of diabetic rabbit models treated with CSEV-loaded collagen revealed superior reepithelialization and organized collagen deposition, indicating accelerated wound closure. …”
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Classification of Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) in Indonesia on the Basis of Fruit Characters by Dwi Tyaningsih Adriyanti, Soekotjo Soekotjo, Mochammad Na'iem, Anto Rimbawanto

“…There were 48 characters from the entire organ, but only 9 fruit characters used in this research. …”
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Bioactivity of Nonedible Parts of Punica granatum L.: A Potential Source of Functional Ingredients by Nawraj Rummun, Jhoti Somanah, Srishti Ramsaha, Theeshan Bahorun, Vidushi S. Neergheen-Bhujun

“…The flower and peel extracts resulting from organic solvent extraction exhibited strong antioxidant activities which correlated with the high levels of total phenolics, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Mass Gatherings: A Systematic Review by Linda Tong Pao, Mohamed Tashani, Catherine King, Harunor Rashid, Ameneh Khatami

“…The heterogeneity of the studies precluded a meta-analysis, hence a narrative synthesis by organism was conducted. A significant increase in antibiotic-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> was reported following Hajj, as was a rise in gastrointestinal carriage of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) or carbapenemase genes. …”
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A Unique Case of Incomplete Bifid Ureter and Associated Arterial Variations by Shivika Ahuja, Hannah Sullivan, Mark Noller, Yun Tan, Daniel Daly

“…Compression of renal and ovarian vasculature can result in altered blood flow to the kidney and ovary, potentially causing fibrosis, atrophy, or organ failure. Current imaging techniques alone are insufficient for correct diagnostics of such complications, and they must be supplemented with a thorough understanding of the respective anatomical variations.…”
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Effect of Urease and Nitrification Inhibitors on Heavy Metal Mobility in an Intensively Cultivated Soil by Nicoleta Vicar, Alina Lațo, Iaroslav Lațo, Florin Crista, Adina Berbecea, Isidora Radulov

“…Urease and nitrification inhibitors represent ways to reduce nitrogen losses; their presence modifies microbial and enzymatic activity in the soil, affecting pH and organic matter (OM), which in turn affects the mobility of heavy metals. …”
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Effects of Red Clover Isoflavones on Growth Performance, Immune Function, and Cecal Microflora of Mice by Rongrong Guo, Xuqin Song, Xiaodie Li, Cheng Zeng, Ying Chen, Chunjie Li, Jian Yang, Deyuan Ou

“…The results showed that RCIs can increase the daily gain and decrease the ratio of feed to gain in mice. The organ indexes and blood biochemical indexes of the mice in each RCI group were in the normal range, indicating that RCIs do not damage liver or kidney function. …”
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Obesity and Chronic Inflammation: Implications for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, and Ulcerative Colitis by Ada Corrado, Ilaria Guadagni, Giovanna Picarelli, Angela Variola

“…White adipose tissue, acting as an endocrine organ, produces cytokines like TNF‐α and IL‐6, fueling chronic inflammation. …”
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Plant Colonization by Biocontrol Bacteria and Improved Plant Health: A Review by Roohallah Saberi Riseh, Fariba Fathi, Mozhgan Gholizadeh Vazvani, Mika Tapio Tarkka

“…Moving beyond the roots, biocontrol bacteria migrate and colonize other plant organs, including stems, leaves, and even flowers. …”
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Species evolution: cryptic species and phenotypic noise with a particular focus on fungal systematics by Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Arun Kumar Dutta, Danushka Sandaruwan Tennakoon, Anuruddha Karunarathna, Ekachai Chukeatirote, Dong-Qin Dai, Steven L. Stephenson, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Chao Liu, Alan J. L. Phillips

“…Although both concepts are opposites, they each contribute significantly to the evolutionary process of an organism. Despite the extensive research studies and publications discussing those two concepts in separate accounts, a concise account that combines and compares both concepts are generally lacking. …”
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Effect of High-Pressure Processing on Color, Texture and Volatile Profile During Sardine Refrigeration by Lama Ismaiel, Ancuta Nartea, Benedetta Fanesi, Paolo Lucci, Deborah Pacetti, Henry Jaeger, Felix Schottroff

“…Physicochemical attributes, including texture, color, and volatile organic profiles, were assessed. Increasing both pressure and holding times resulted in increased levels of hardness, chewiness, and L* during storage. …”
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A Retrospective Research of the Characteristic of Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis in Beijing, China by Wei-Ping Tai, Xiang-Chun Lin, Hong Liu, Cang-Hai Wang, Jing Wu, Neng-Wei Zhang, Wei Chen

“…The number of complications of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, sepsis, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in HTG group and biliary group was 1, 1, and 2 versus 4, 12, and 4. …”
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Forest Plundering in the Forest Management Unit (KPH) Randublatung, Blora Regency: Types of Plundering and the Involvement of External Community Actors by Nazal Chilmi Ulyatin, Singgih Tri Sulistiyono, Yety Rochwulaningsih

“…Additionally, the emergence of financiers driven by the demand for teak wood in the market also fueled organized and structured plundering. These actions were often supported by security forces.…”
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Optimisation of Water-Use in Pulp and Paper Mills: A Streamlined Review of Scientific Journal Publications by Felicia Ocklind, Kristin Liback, Lova Lundqvist, Wilma Harge, G Venkatesh

“…The articles, in general, recommend effective in-plant wastewater treatment in combinaton with recirculating the treated effluent, and looking upon the water streams as carriers or bearers of valorisable substances – organics which can yield a host of bio-products in bio-refineries, including bio-energy. …”
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Recent advances in the managements of type 2 diabetes mellitus and natural hypoglycemic substances by Chong Ning, Yuhan Jiao, Jiaqi Wang, Weiwei Li, Jingqiu Zhou, Yi-Chieh Lee, Dik-Lung Ma, Chung-Hang Leung, Rugang Zhu, Hui-Min David Wang

“…Patients with T2DM suffer from complications such as the development of a chronic hyperglycemic condition and even serious metabolic disorders and organ damage in the body and depression and dementia, in addition to other chronic complications. …”
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Modulatory Effects of Astragalus Polysaccharides on T-Cell Polarization in Mice with Polymicrobial Sepsis by Yu-Chen Hou, Jin-Ming Wu, Ming-Yang Wang, Ming-Hsun Wu, Kuen-Yuan Chen, Sung-Ling Yeh, Ming-Tsan Lin

“…High-dose APS administration led to excessive responses of Th17 cells which may have adverse effects in sepsis-induced organ injury.…”
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Antimicrobial Properties of α-MSH and Related Synthetic Melanocortins by A. Catania, G. Colombo, C. Rossi, A. Carlin, A. Sordi, C. Lonati, F. Turcatti, P. Leonardi, P. Grieco, S. Gatti

“…The natural antimicrobial peptides are ancient host defense effector molecules, present in organisms across the evolutionary spectrum. Several properties of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) suggested that it could be a natural antimicrobial peptide. α-MSH is a primordial peptide that appeared during the Paleozoic era, long before adaptive immunity developed and, like natural antimicrobial molecules, is produced by barrier epithelia, immunocytes, and within the central nervous system. α-MSH was discovered to have antimicrobial activity against two representative pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. …”
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Role of Nanotechnology in Ischemic Stroke: Advancements in Targeted Therapies and Diagnostics for Enhanced Clinical Outcomes by Virendra Kumar Yadav, Rachna Gupta, Abdullah A. Assiri, Jalal Uddin, Azfar A. Ishaqui, Pankaj Kumar, Khalid M. Orayj, Shazia Tahira, Ashish Patel, Nisha Choudhary

“…Nanoparticles (NPs) belonging to several classes, including metallic (metallic and metal oxide), organic (lipids, liposome), and carbon, can cross the blood–brain barrier and may exhibit immense potential for managing various strokes. …”
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Guide to evaluate the simulation integration into the Medicine degree study plan: its evaluation in Cienfuegos by Mabel Rocha Vázquez, Dunia María Chávez Amaro, Víctor René Machado Navarro, Norma Mur Villar

“…The proposed evaluation guide was organized into diagnosis and design stages.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> the conception of simulation as a method from the study plan, the projection of the university to increase its use and the possibilities of methodological work to prepare teachers on the subject were identified as potentialities. …”
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