Exploring the interplay between Eimeria spp. infection and the host: understanding the dynamics of gut barrier function by Pan Chen, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Yanfeng He, Aoyun Li, Fuchun Jian, Longxian Zhang, Shucheng Huang

“…The intestinal barrier, which consists of chemical, mechanical, biological, and immune defences, plays a crucial role in protecting the host against pathogens, xenobiotics, and toxins present in the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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Continuous cell lines derived from the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, harbor viruses and Wolbachia by Ke Wu, Emily D. Vu, Saptarshi Ghosh, Ruchir Mishra, Bryony C. Bonning

“…Cell lines derived from D. citri can provide insight into both the basic biology of this pest and D. citri-associated pathogens including CLas. We previously identified CLG#2 as the optimal medium for long-term growth of D. citri primary cell cultures. …”
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Innate Immune Effectors Play Essential Roles in Acute Respiratory Infection Caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae by Dong Liu, Zhifu Chen, Yue Yuan, Haiming Jing, Jintao Zou, Xiaoli Zhang, Xi Zeng, Weijun Zhang, Quanming Zou, Jinyong Zhang

“…Innate immune effectors constitute the first line of host defense against pathogens. However, the roles of these effectors are not clearly defined during Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) respiratory infection. …”
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Emerging Role and Therapeutic Implication of Wnt Signaling Pathways in Autoimmune Diseases by Juan Shi, Shuhong Chi, Jing Xue, Jiali Yang, Feng Li, Xiaoming Liu

“…This review summarizes currently our understanding of the pathogenic roles of Wnt signaling in several major autoimmune disorders and miRNAs, those targeting Wnt signaling in autoimmune diseases, with a focus on the implication of the Wnt signaling as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in immune diseases, as well as miRNA-mediated regulation of Wnt signaling activation in the development of autoimmune diseases.…”
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The Missing LNK: Evolution from Cytosis to Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis and Germline SH2B3 Mutation by Krishna Gundabolu, Bhavana J. Dave, Carmelita J. Alvares, Jeffrey J. Cannatella, Vijaya R. Bhatt, Lori J. Maness, Zaid S. Al-Kadhimi, Rana K. Zabad, Allison M. Cushman-Vokoun

“…We outline the evidence supporting the pathogenic role of SH2B3 p.E395K germline mutation, connecting the dots of association between autoimmune diseases and CMML genesis.…”
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High power impulse magnetron sputtering deposited virucide and antibacterial CrN-Cu films and the durability of the antimicrobial activity by Santiago Domínguez-Meister, Janire Mediavilla, Anastasia Dianova, Noelia Álvarez, Sara Insausti, Edurne Rujas, Jose L. Nieva, Marta Brizuela, Iñigo Braceras

“…Surfaces loaded with microbes can contribute to the propagation of a wide variety of pathogens. In this work, the antimicrobial potential of a hard coating (CrN) doped with different proportions of a biocide element (copper) has been studied. …”
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Clinical and genetic analysis of a Chinese family with GM1 gangliosidosis caused by a novel mutation in GLB1 gene by Biao Zhang, Xiao-li Huang, Xin-xin Lu, Heng-bin Huang, Yan-an Wu

“…ObjectiveTo describe the clinical presentation and novel mutation in the ganglioside-beta-galactosidase gene (GLB1) gene in a Chinese family with GM1 gangliosidosis.MethodsWe collected clinical data from a Chinese family with GM1 gangliosidosis, and performed whole exon sequencing (WES) of the proband and his parents. The pathogenic sites of candidate genes were targeted, and the detected exon mutations were verified by Sanger sequencing. …”
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The Effect of the Use of the Beneficial Acetic Acid Bacteria Starter Cultures on the Microbiological and Physicochemical Quality of Raw Ripening Sausages by Anna Okoń, Anna Łepecka, Piotr Szymański, Katarzyna Neffe-Skocińska

“…All variants of study sausages showed good microbiological quality concerning the total number of microorganisms, lactic acid bacteria, and the absence of pathogenic microorganisms. The synergistic effect of lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria was observed and a positive effect on the survivability of the native lactic microbiota of study sausages was shown. …”
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Mobilization of fruit, small fruit and nut crop genetic resources in Belarus by Z. A. Kazlouskaya, L. V. Fralova, A. A. Taranau, V. A. Yakimovich, I. G. Palubiatka

“…There are plans to use the obtained accessions in breeding practice assources of valuable agronomic traits (high winter hardiness, high yield, resistance to a set of plant pathogens, etc.).…”
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Peptide nucleic acid-immobilised paper combined with multiplex recombinase polymerase amplification for the ultrasensitive and rapid detection of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis by Nuttapon Jirakittiwut, Panuwat Sathianpitayakul, Pitak Santanirand, Yukihiro Akeda, Tirayut Vilaivan, Panan Ratthawongjirakul

“…Our proof-of-concept assay displayed high accuracy (100% for detecting mutations at codons 516, 526, and 531), a short turnaround time (110 min), no cross-reactivity with other bacterial pathogens, and ultrasensitivity. This PNA-paper-based sensor model can be a valuable diagnostic tool for RR-TB detection, providing an accessible diagnostic platform that can be advantageous in resource-limited settings where sophisticated laboratory infrastructure may be lacking.…”
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Noncanonical calcium binding motif controls folding of HopQ1, a Pseudomonas syringae type III secretion effector, in a pH-dependent manner by Fabian Giska, Wojciech Rymaszewski, Malgorzata Lichocka, Marcin Piechocki, Jakub Kwiatkowski, Jarosław Poznański, Magdalena Górecka, Magdalena Krzymowska

“…To pass through the conduit of secretion machinery the effectors need to acquire an extended conformation, and in many bacterial species specific chaperones assist in this process. In plant pathogenic bacterium Pseudomonas syringae, secretion of only few effectors requires the function of chaperones. …”
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<i>Candida auris</i> Antifungal Resistance, Virulence and Susceptibility to a Novel Nitric Oxide-Releasing Microparticle and Its Correlations to Clade Identification by Alessandro F. Valdez, Flora Bohner, Joshua P. Goldman, Ali B. Jaquiery, Eduardo V. C. do Amaral, Dario Correa-Junior, Andrew Draganski, Leonardo Nimrichter, Joshua D. Nosanchuk, Daniel Zamith-Miranda

“…<i>Candida auris</i> is a globally emerging pathogenic fungus described in Japan in 2009. This fungus has been identified mainly in nosocomial environments, associated with a high frequency of multidrug-resistant strains, and mortality rates reach 60%. …”
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The Role of HMGB1 in the Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes by Yanan Wang, Jixin Zhong, Xiangzhi Zhang, Ziwei Liu, Yuan Yang, Quan Gong, Boxu Ren

“…Growing evidence suggests that inflammation is an important pathogenic mediator in the development of diabetes mellitus. …”
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Mitochondrial DNA variants and their impact on epigenetic and biological aging in young adulthood by Klara Mareckova, Ana Paula Mendes-Silva, Martin Jáni, Anna Pacinkova, Pavel Piler, Vanessa F. Gonçalves, Yuliya S. Nikolova

“…The novel FI score was calculated based on 7 potentially pathogenic mtDNA variants. Greater FI score of mtDNA variants was associated with older epigenetic age in the early 20s and older biological age in the late 20s. …”
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Multiple Adenomatous Duodenal Polyposis by Zdena Zádorová, Jan Hajer, Václav Mandys

“…Afterwards we screened the patient for germline MYH mutations using the denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC) in combination with sequencing. No novel pathogenic mutation has been identified. Large polyps were removed by means of endoscopic polypectomy and mucosectomy, while small polyps were removed by means of argon plasma coagulation.We conduct yearly checkups, removing only sporadic polyps. …”
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4-Methoxycarbonyl Curcumin: A Unique Inhibitor of Both Inflammatory Mediators and Periodontal Inflammation by Ying Gu, Hsi-Ming Lee, Nicole Napolitano, McKenzie Clemens, Yazhou Zhang, Timo Sorsa, Yu Zhang, Francis Johnson, Lorne M. Golub

“…Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide, LPS), derived from gram-negative periodonto-pathogens, can induce the local accumulation of mononuclear cells in the inflammatory lesion, increasing proinflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). …”
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Cathelicidins: Opportunities and Challenges in Skin Therapeutics and Clinical Translation by Lenka Dzurová, Edita Holásková, Hana Pospíšilová, Gabriela Schneider Rauber, Jitka Frébortová

“…Produced by immune and epithelial cells, they serve as natural defenses against a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. …”
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Comparison of chemical constituents in Lysimachia species and their antimicrobial activity for extending the shelf life of foods by Li-Li Chen, Shuang Long Yang, Ji-Cun Bao, Wei-You Xie, Zhao-Chan Wang, Nian Shi, Zhao-Jie Wang

“…The KBZZC-05, 21, and 23 inhibited both spoilage organisms and foodborne pathogens (MICs = 2–256 μg/mL) better than potassium sorbate (MIC >256 μg/mL). …”
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Fibrous dysplasia in the alveolar crest of edentulous site and the curettage for future implant placement: a case report by Hao Chen, Yuting Wen, Xueqi Guo, Shiyong Zhao

“…Conclusion We described an unreported pathogenic site of FD that occurred at the alveolar ridge of the edentulous site, which ended up with satisfactory oral implant rehabilitation through 5-year sequential diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Severe Necrotizing Adenovirus Tubulointerstitial Nephritis in a Kidney Transplant Recipient by Ravi Parasuraman, Ping L. Zhang, Dilip Samarapungavan, Leslie Rocher, Alan Koffron

“…Adenoviruses (AdV) are emerging pathogens with a prevalence of 11% viruria and 6.5% viremia in kidney transplant recipients. …”
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