Mechanistic insights into epithelial-mesenchymal transition mediated cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer by Taha Umair Wani, Hyun-Yi Kim, Geum-Hwa Lee, Young Je Lim, Han-Jung Chae, Ji-Ye Kim, Hyonok Yoon

“…., collagen, fibronectin, metalloproteases and integrins possessed most interactions. The pathway analysis revealed the Wnt signaling as the leading pathway. …”
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The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Formononetin, an Active Constituent of <i>Pueraria montana</i> Var. <i>Lobata</i>, via Modulation of Macrophage Autophagy and Polarization by Linyi Xu, Shuo Zhou, Jing Li, Wenbo Yu, Wenyi Gao, Haoming Luo, Xiaoxue Fang

“…Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep (<i>P. lobata</i>) is a medicinal herb widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and studies have shown that <i>P. lobata</i> possesses significant anti-inflammatory pharmacological activities. …”
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Community and familial dynamics influencing risk behavior for HIV acquisition among adolescent girls and young women in Uganda: Qualitative analysis using Protective Motivation The... by Rose Apondi, Hilde Bastiaens, Christiana Nöstlinger, Jennifer Galbraith, Tiffiany M Aholou, Amy Medley, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Anna C Awor, David M Serwadda, George Aluzimbi, Juliet Cheptoris, Moses Ogwal, Neema Nakyanjo, Pragna Patel

“…AGYW identified alcohol use, desire for material possessions, discounting HIV disease severity, social norms, and poverty as barriers to engaging in self-protective behaviors. …”
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Innovative Equation for Determining the Geochemical Background Values of Chromium Based on Major Components in Rock–Soil–Sediment Systems by Shuya Zhou, Qingjie Gong, Zhaochong Zhang, Zhendong Lv, Shaoyu Chen, Yonglong An

“…Traditionally, geochemical background values have been determined using statistical parameters derived from dataset analysis, though this method may possess inherent limitations. In this study, we introduce a novel equation to calculate the geochemical background value of Cr, based on the premise that major elements can effectively delineate the geochemical background for trace elements. …”
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Lipid-Derived Mediators in Endogenous Anti-Inflammation and Resolution: Lipoxins and Aspirin-Triggered 15-epi-Lipoxins by Charles N. Serhan, Nan Chiang

“…These unique compounds possess a trihydroxytetraene structure and are both structurally and functionally distinct among the many groups of lipid-derived bioactive mediators. …”
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Antichronic Gastric Ulcer Effect of Zinc-Baicalin Complex on the Acetic Acid-Induced Chronic Gastric Ulcer Rat Model by Hui Yang, Yi Lu, Xiao-Feng Zeng, Ling Li, Rong-Ping Zhang, Zhong-Kun Ren, Xu Liu

“…Conclusion. The BA-Zn complex possesses greater antichronic gastric ulcer properties compared to BA and zinc-gluconate due to its ability of oxidation resistance and anti-inflammatory effects.…”
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Ethical aspects of clinical trials in Russia and BRICS countries: an overview by Sergey Y. Simeniv, Alexander L. Khokhlov, Olga N. Soldatova, Nathalia V. Pyatigorskaya

“…The aim of the study: To review and compare the legislative frameworks and regulations of ethical aspects of clinical trials in Russia and the BRICS countries, which possess significant scientific, industrial, and economic potential – China, India, and Brazil. …”
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Potential Antioxidant Activity of New Tetracyclic and Pentacyclic Nonlinear Phenothiazine Derivatives by Godwill Azeh Engwa, Eugene Lekem Ayuk, Benardeth Ujunwa Igbojekwe, Marcellus Unaegbu

“…The results suggest that phenothiazine derivatives, especially 6-chloro-11-azabenzo[a]phenothiazine-5-one, possess antioxidant activity though 6-[4-bromophenyl]-10-methyl-11-azabenzo[a]phenothiazine-5-one was slightly toxic. …”
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Patient-Centric Structural Determinants of Adherence Rates Among Asthma Populations: Exploring the Potential of Patient Activation and Encouragement Tool TRUSTR to Improve Adherenc... by Asim Zia, Arthur Brassart, Sheila Thomas, Fen Ye, Judith J. Stephenson, C. Daniel Mullins, Christopher A. Jones

“…Two Structural Equation Models (SEMs) are estimated to quantify direct, indirect, and total effect sizes of age and medical condition on proportion of days covered (PDC) and medical possession ratio (MPR), mediated by patient medical and pharmacy visits. …”
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A recurrence model for non-puerperal mastitis patients based on machine learning. by Gaosha Li, Qian Yu, Feng Dong, Zhaoxia Wu, Xijing Fan, Lingling Zhang, Ying Yu

“…DCA revealed that the model possessed favorable clinical utility. Furthermore, the model effectively achieved in the external validation group, with an AUC of 0.825.…”
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Advances in tissue engineering of peripheral nerve and tissue innervation – a systematic review by Jayson Sueters, Rowan van Heiningen, Ralph de Vries, Zeliha Guler, Judith Huirne, Theo Smit

“…Natural biomaterials possess important cues required for cell-material interaction and closely resemble native tissue in terms of biomechanical, geometrical and chemical composition. …”
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Determining Causal Factors of Severe Crashes on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana by Sahima Nazneen, Mahdi Rezapour, Khaled Ksaibati

“…Indian reservation roads were found to be possessing the highest risk of fatal and injury crashes due to impaired driving among the three roadway systems. …”
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The mexican potato species Solanum neoantipoviczii BUK. (= S. stoloniferum Schlechtd.) from the taxonomic series Longipedicellata BUK. and its use in interspecific hybridization by N. M. Zoteyeva, Yu. Tarwacka

“…There are more than 200 tuber-bearing species in the genus Solanum L. Many of them possess valuable traits able to improve some characteristics in present-day potato cultivars. …”
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A warpage-free Si3N4 slurry strategy for vat photopolymerization by Chi Huang, Liya Zheng, Zhilin Tian, Lei Shi, Bin Li

“…Samples with different layer thicknesses were printed, and the optimum thickness of 40 μm was obtained, at which the sintered Si3N4 samples possessed a unique combination of mechanical properties, including a bending strength of 338.29±12.08 MPa and a fracture toughness of 6.94±0.11 MPa·m1/2 for the loading direction perpendicular to the build surface and 5.37±0.99 MPa·m1/2 for the loading direction parallel to the build surface. …”
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Exploring and collecting perennial forage and grain legume crop genetic diversity in Voronezh and Tambov provinces (Results of the collecting mission, 2016) by L. L. Malyshev, V. F. Chapurin, T. V. Buravtseva

“…Species and forms of wild perennial legumes and forage grasses possess complex adaptability to local environments. …”
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Evaluation of Bias in the Measurement of Condensable Particulate Matter with Method 202 by Yu-Mei Huang, Sheng-Hsiu Huang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hsi-Hsien Yang, Chih-Chieh Chen

“…Nitrogen purging may reduce the mass of the particle fraction possessing high vapor pressure, as these substances are highly volatile. …”
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Current status of public health awareness and roles within medical institutions in eastern China by Yuchen Wu, Chuanfeng Zhang, Quan She, Wei Zheng, Kai Lu, Furu Wang, Furu Wang

“…ObjectiveTo examine the current landscape of public health functions and the level of cognition among medical staff across various medical institutions in Jiangsu Province, ultimately aiming to provide a theoretical framework for constructing a hospital public health work model under the integrated medical and defense system.MethodsA mixed-methods approach involving questionnaires and semi-structured interviews was employed to assess the establishment and operational status of public health departments within medical institutions, staffing scenarios, comprehension of public health tasks, and the degree of emphasis placed on them.ResultsOur findings reveal that 70.6% of medical institutions possess standalone public health departments, with a median of 5 full-time public health personnel, predominantly from the nursing profession. …”
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Sonochemical Microstructuring of Sodium Alginate to Increase its Effectiveness in Bakery by Anastasia V. Paymulina, Irina Yu. Potoroko, Natalia V. Naumenko, Oleg K. Motovilov

“…For instance, sodium alginate possesses a complex of scientifically proven biologically active properties. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of beef providers and consumers regarding microbial safety measures along the supply chain in Mizan-Aman, southwest Ethiopia by Girma Mamo Zegene, Seblework Mekonen Shegen, Seid Tiku Mereta

“…Likewise, beef consumers who had completed college and above were four times more likely to possess good knowledge concerning microbial safety activities [AOR = 4.00, 95 % CI: 1.09–14.79] than who were unable to read and write. …”
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Activities of Some Medicinal Plants on the Proliferation and Invasion of Brain Tumor Cell Lines by Saidu I. Ngulde, Umar K. Sandabe, Roger Abounader, Ying Zhang, Isa M. Hussaini

“…It was concluded that these medicinal plants have antiproliferative and anti-invasive activities and possess good prospects as source of anticancer agents especially S. longepedunculata which induced apoptosis in U87 cell line.…”
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