In Vitro Antibacterial Activities of Methanolic Extracts of Fruits, Seeds, and Bark of Zanthoxylum armatum DC by Nirmala Phuyal, Pramod Kumar Jha, Pankaj Prasad Raturi, Sangeeta Rajbhandary

“…The fruits, seeds, and bark extracts of Z. armatum exhibited remarkable antibacterial properties against different pathogenic bacteria causing several diseases, which suggests the potential use of this plant for treating different bacterial diseases such as skin infection, urinary tract infection, dental problems, diarrhea, and dysentery.…”
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Transcription factor TCF4: structure, function, and associated diseases by R. R. Savchenko, N. A. Skryabin

“…This review focuses on the TCF4 gene that encodes a transcription factor crucial for nervous system development and functioning. Pathogenic variants in this gene have been linked to a rare genetic disorder, Pitt–Hopkins syndrome, and TCF4 polymorphic variants are associated with several socially significant diseases, including various psychiatric disorders. …”
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Identification of G-quadruplex-forming Sequences in Nucleocapsid Gene of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: An In Silico Analysis by Saeedeh Ghazaey Zidanloo

“…Therefore, due to the loss of this important PQS or indeed an obstacle to viral replication, the Delta variant could exhibit higher reproduction and pathogenicity than other variants of concern.…”
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The Effect of Therapeutic Blockades of Dust Particles-Induced Ca2+ Signaling and Proinflammatory Cytokine IL-8 in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells by Ju Hee Yoon, Sung Hwan Jeong, Jeong Hee Hong

“…Bronchial epithelial cells are the first barrier of defense against respiratory pathogens. Dust particles as extracellular stimuli are associated with inflammatory reactions after inhalation. …”
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Sustainable Nutritional Strategies for Gut Health in Weaned Pigs: The Role of Reduced Dietary Crude Protein, Organic Acids and Butyrate Production by Kathryn Ruth Connolly, Torres Sweeney, John V. O’Doherty

“…Reducing dietary crude protein mitigates the availability of undigested proteins for pathogenic bacteria, lowering harmful by-products like ammonia and branched-chain fatty acids, which exacerbate dysbiosis. …”
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The prevalence of multidrug resistance in Staphylococcus hominis isolated from clinical materials by Magdalena Szemraj, Paulina Glajzner, Kamila Olszowiec, Monika Sienkiewicz

“…Moreover, these bacteria can constitute a reservoir of resistance genes for more pathogenic bacteria.…”
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Analysis of multidrug resistant group B streptococci with reduced penicillin susceptibility forming small, less hemolytic colonies. by Hirotsugu Banno, Kouji Kimura, Yosuke Tanaka, Tsuyoshi Sekizuka, Makoto Kuroda, Wanchun Jin, Jun-Ichi Wachino, Keiko Yamada, Keigo Shibayama, Yoshichika Arakawa

“…Group B streptococci (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) are the leading cause of neonatal invasive diseases and are also important pathogens for elderly adults. Until now, nearly all GBS with reduced penicillin susceptibility (PRGBS) have shown β-hemolytic activity and grow on sheep blood agar. …”
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Unveiling the prenatal features of HADDS: A case report and literature review by Lina Hu, Dongzhi Li, Li Zhen, Yanan Wang

“…The variant is a de novo shifted code mutation, which expands the pathogenic gene spectrum of EBF3. Furthermore, we did a retrospective analysis of HADDS patients with a history of pregnancy and childbirth. …”
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Identification of Nontuberculous Mycobacterium and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in Sputum Patients with Suspected Tuberculosis by Fanny Indriyani Biyang, Muhammad Nasrum Massi, Lisa Tenriesa Muslich, Andi Rofian Sultan, Mochammad Hatta, Ahmad Rahmat Ramadhan, Baedah Madjid

“…Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is predominantly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and can also involve nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). These pathogens pose significant global health challenges, particularly in developing countries. …”
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Streptococcus constellatus Peritonitis and Subsequent Septic Shock following Intrauterine Device Removal by Joan Tymon-Rosario, Jessica M. Atrio, Hyun Ah Yoon, David Erlichman, Veronica Lerner

“…Streptococcus constellatus is a highly pathogenic organism once a systemic septic infection has become established that can cause an ascending genital tract infection resulting in tubo-ovarian abscess formation, peritonitis, and septic shock.…”
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Metabolic pathways of eicosanoids—derivatives of arachidonic acid and their significance in skin by Michał Biernacki, Elżbieta Skrzydlewska

“…Abstract The skin is a barrier that protects the human body against environmental factors (physical, including solar radiation, chemicals, and pathogens). The integrity and, consequently, the effective metabolic activity of skin cells is ensured by the cell membrane, the important structural and metabolic elements of which are phospholipids. …”
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Elegant and Innovative Recoding Strategies for Advancing Vaccine Development by François Meurens, Fanny Renois, Uladzimir Karniychuk

“…Recoding enhances the frequency of CpG dinucleotides, which in turn activates immune responses and ensures a strong attenuation of the pathogens. Recent advancements highlight synonymous recoding’s potential, offering improved genetic stability and immunogenicity compared to traditional methods. …”
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Unusual Findings of Human-Associated Four-Nucleated <i>Entamoeba</i> Species in Captive Wild Animals by Lorena Esteban-Sánchez, Juan José García-Rodríguez, Francisco Ponce-Gordo

“…Several species of amoebae in the genus <i>Entamoeba</i> forming four-nucleated mature cysts are pathogenic, but their identification is challenging due to a lack of distinctive morphological traits. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with multidrug resistant Escherichia coli carriage on chicken farms in west Nile region in Uganda: A cross-sectional survey. by Ceaser Adibaku Nyolimati, Jonathan Mayito, Emmanuel Obuya, Atim Stella Acaye, Emmanuel Isingoma, Daniel Kibombo, D M Byonanebye, Richard Walwema, David Musoke, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Francis Kakooza

“…Infections with multi-drug-resistant (MDR) pathogens in food-animals threaten public health and food security. …”
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Rotavirus genotypes in children with gastroenteritis in Erzurum: first detection of G12P[6] and G12P[8] genotypes in Turkey by Hakan Aydin, Osman Aktaş

“…Introduction : Rotavirus is one of the leading pathogens which cause acute gastroenteritis in children and is responsible for a substantial proportion of childhood deaths worldwide. …”
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Pangenome Analysis of Helicobacter pylori Isolates from Selected Areas of Africa Indicated Diverse Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Genes by Biigba Yakubu, Edwin Moses Appiah, Andrews Frimpong Adu

“…As a result, this study compared the genomes of selected H. pylori isolates from selected areas of Africa and evaluated their virulence and antibiotic drug resistance, those that are highly pathogenic and are associated with specific clinical outcomes and those that are less virulent and rarely associated with clinical outcomes. 146 genomes of H. pylori isolated from selected locations of Africa were sampled, and bioinformatic tools such as Abricate, CARD RGI, MLST, Prokka, Roary, Phandango, Google Sheets, and iTOLS were used to compare the isolates and their antibiotic resistance or susceptibility. …”
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Bacteriological valuations of some powdered infant milk and antibiotic resistance estimation by Sameira S. Swilaiman, Lawin A. Omer, Suhaila N. Darogha

“… Background and objectives: Milk is one of the widely consumed products in the world, highly susceptible to contamination by microorganisms and it is also a suitable medium for the rapid growth and multiplication of bacteria at favorable temperatures, infant formula (baby milk) contain purified cow's milk whey and casein as a protein source, the high nutrient contents of infant formula provide a good growth medium for bacterial pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of bacterial contamination in powder milk sold in local market of Erbil city, and to determine their antibiotic susceptibility . …”
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Application of Nanomaterial-Mediated Ferroptosis Regulation in Kidney Disease by Zhu J, Zhang Z, Chu Y, Xie Z, Zeng D, Jin L, Li L

“…Jiamin Zhu,1,&ast; Zhen Zhang,1,2,&ast; Yanhui Chu,1,&ast; Zhongyin Xie,1 Dongmei Zeng,1 Lijiao Jin,1 Luxin Li1 1Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Anti-Fibrosis Biotherapy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2School of First Clinical Medical College, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Luxin Li, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Anti-Fibrosis Biotherapy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13763617174, Email liluxin@mdjmu.edu.cnAbstract: Kidney diseases are a significant global cause of death and disability, resulting from the destruction of kidney structure and function due to an imbalance between the death of renal parenchymal cells and the proliferation or recruitment of maladaptive cells, caused by various pathogenic factors. Currently, therapies and their efficacy for kidney diseases are limited. …”
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Ditch management using low-grade weirs: an opportunity for mitigating water quality and quantity impacts by J. S. Strock, A. Z. Ranaivoson

“…Transport of sediment, pathogens, pesticides, and nutrients from runoff and drainage from crop fields contributes to eutrophication and degradation of surface waters. …”
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Modification of Medium Composition for Enhancing the Production of Antifungal Activity from Xenorhabdus stockiae PB09 by Using Response Surface Methodology by Chirayu Sa-uth, Paweena Rattanasena, Angsumarn Chandrapatya, Prapassorn Bussaman

“…Xenorhabdus stockiae PB09 bacterium has been shown to exhibit antifungal activity against several plant pathogens. To improve its efficacy, the optimization of the nutritional components in culture media was performed. …”
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