Exploring Azithromycin’s Neuroprotective Role in Traumatic Brain Injury: Insights into Cognitive and Motor Recovery and Neuroinflammatory Modulation by Mohannad A. Almikhlafi, Nehad A. Abdallah, Aakash Kumar, Tarun Sharma, Zuber Khan, Haifa A. Fadil, Sultan Althagfan, Ahmed K. B. Aljohani, Sara A. Almadani, Samar F. Miski, Tahani Saeedi, Rayan S. Alharbi, Abdulrahman M. Al-Harthe, Mohammed H. Alsubhi, Hanaa Wanas, Ahmed Aldhafiri, Sidharth Mehan, Hossein M. Elbadawy

“…Conclusions: AZI was shown to interfere with several pathways involved in TBI’s pathophysiology. While preclinical results are promising, further studies are necessary to establish the long-term safety and efficacy of AZI in a clinical setting. …”
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The fungal microbiota modulate neonatal oxygen-induced lung injury by Isaac Martin, Mary Silverberg, Ahmed Abdelgawad, Kosuke Tanaka, Brian A. Halloran, Teodora Nicola, Erin D. Myers, Jay P. Desai, Catrina T. White, Ibrahim Karabayir, Oguz Akbilgic, Laura Tipton, Samuel J. Gentle, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Brian M. Peters, Luan D. Vu, Viral G. Jain, Charitharth V. Lal, Stephania A. Cormier, Joseph F. Pierre, Tamás Jilling, Ajay J. Talati, Kent A. Willis

“…Results Here, we show that the fungal microbiota modulates hyperoxia-induced lung injury severity in very low birth weight premature infants and preclinical pseudohumanized and altered fungal colonization mouse models. …”
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Low-activity [18F]-somatostatin receptor (SSTR) imaging using [18F]SiTATE on a long axial field-of-view PET/CT scanner by Nils F. Trautwein, Eduardo Calderón, Pia M. Linder, Gerald Reischl, Philippe Driessen, Wenhong Lan, Andreas S. Brendlin, Thorben Groß, Helmut Dittmann, Martina Hinterleitner, Christian la Fougère, Fabian P. Schmidt, Lena S. Kiefer

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Development of a TCR-like antibody and chimeric antigen receptor against NY-ESO-1/HLA-A2 for cancer immunotherapy by Xin Liu, Yang Du, Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Wei Xiong, Yixiang Xu, Bingnan Yin, Yuqian Huang, Junjun Chu, Changsheng Xing, Chen Qian, Tianhao Duan, Helen Y Wang, John S. Yu, Rongfu Wang

“…The second-generation CAR-T cells engineered from 2D2 specifically recognized and eliminated A2+/NY-ESO-1+tumor cells in vitro, inhibited tumor growth, and prolonged the overall survival of mice in TNBC and primary melanoma tumor model in vivo.Conclusions This study showed the specificity of the antibody identified from human scFv phage library and demonstrated the potential antitumor activity by TCR-like CAR-T cells both in vitro and in vivo, warranting further preclinical and clinical evaluation of the TCR-like antibody in patients. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anemoside B4 in canine pneumonia treatment: a prospective, randomized controlled trial by Jinzhao Ji, Jinzhao Ji, Xiaoqing Ding, Xiaoqing Ding, Chuanli Liu, Chuanli Liu, Lingling Dai, Lingling Dai, Junting Yu, Junting Yu, Linghao Li, Linghao Li, Shaobing Wan, Shaobing Wan, Yangyang Song, Junqing Zhao, Zhetong Su, Kun Jia, Kun Jia, Shoujun Li, Shoujun Li

“…Anemoside B4 (AB4), derived from the traditional Chinese medicine Pulsatilla, has shown promise in preclinical studies for modulating inflammatory responses and improving clinical symptoms of pneumonia. …”
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A clinical study of the immunogenicity and protective potency of a live recombinant GamLPV vaccine for intranasal use for the prevention of whooping cough in adult volunteers by Alevtina A. Lidzhieva, Alisa Yu. Medkova, Sergey V. Kulikov, Ludmila N. Sinyashina, Rezida A. Sioundioukova, Andrey P. Markov, Aleksey B. Verveda, Natalia E. Abaeva, Irina N. Chernyshova, Marina V. Gavrilova, Kristina K. Bushkova, Ilya N. Dyakov, Gennady I. Karataev

“…A new live recombinant pertussis vaccine for intranasal use (GamLPV) has completed preclinical studies in experiments on nonhuman primates and 2 phases of clinical trials involving adult healthy volunteers, in which the safety, immunogenicity and protective activity of the GamLPV were proven. …”
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Oxidative and Excitatory Neurotoxic Stresses in CRISPR/Cas9-Induced Kynurenine Aminotransferase Knockout Mice: A Novel Model for Despair-Based Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress... by Ágnes Szabó, Zsolt Galla, Eleonóra Spekker, Mónika Szűcs, Diána Martos, Keiko Takeda, Kinuyo Ozaki, Hiromi Inoue, Sayo Yamamoto, József Toldi, Etsuro Ono, László Vécsei, Masaru Tanaka

“…This may lead to the development of a double-hit preclinical model in despair-based depression, a better understanding of these complex conditions, and more effective therapeutic strategies by elucidating the relationship between Trp metabolism and PTSD pathogenesis.…”
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Safety and efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy after bioabsorbable polymer everolimus-eluting stent implantation in a human-like coronary atherosclerotic porcine model by Daisuke Kitano, Suguru Migita, Yuxin Li, Yutaka Koyama, Katsunori Fukumoto, Sayaka Shimodai-Yamada, Akira Onishi, Daiichiro Fuchimoto, Shunichi Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Nakamura, Atsushi Hirayama, Hiroyuki Hao, Yasuo Okumura

“…These results provide important preclinical evidence supporting the potential of DOAC monotherapy as an antithrombotic strategy after DES implantation and warrant further investigation in clinical trials.…”
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Muscarinic receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators in animal models of psychosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approve... by Spyridon Siafis, Johannes Schneider-Thoma, Alexandra Bannach-Brown, Oliver D. Howes, Virginia Chiocchia, Ulf Tölch, Natascha I. Drude, Sabine M. Hölter, Andrea de Bartolomeis, Anthony C. Vernon, Georgia Salanti, Sridhar Natesan, Stefan Leucht, Irene Bighelli, Sameer Jauhar, Ioannis Mantas, Josef Priller, Francesca Tinsdeall, Wulf-Peter Hansen, Fiona J. Ramage, Nobuyuki Nomura, Malcolm R. Macleod

“…Therefore, we aim to synthesize evidence on the preclinical efficacy of muscarinic receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators in animal models of psychosis to provide unique insights and evidence-based information to guide drug development. …”
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Ketogenic diet and β-hydroxybutyrate in osteoporosis: current progress and controversy by Changfang Luo, Changfang Luo, Changfang Luo, Changfang Luo, Zhuojun Dai, Zhuojun Dai, Zhuojun Dai, Zhuojun Dai, Wanhong He, Wanhong He, Wanhong He, Wanhong He, Yanqiu He, Yanqiu He, Yanqiu He, Yanqiu He, Ping Yang, Ping Yang, Ping Yang, Ping Yang, Mengting Huang, Mengting Huang, Mengting Huang, Mengting Huang, Junle Li, Junle Li, Junle Li, Junle Li, Yong Xu, Yong Xu, Yong Xu, Yong Xu, Wei Huang, Wei Huang, Wei Huang, Wei Huang

“…However, in most osteoporosis-related clinical and preclinical studies, the ketogenic diet has demonstrated the detrimental effects of inhibiting bone accumulation and damaging bone microarchitecture. …”
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Engineered T cells secreting αB7-H3-αCD3 bispecific engagers for enhanced anti-tumor activity against B7-H3 positive multiple myeloma: a novel therapeutic approach by Punchita Rujirachaivej, Teerapong Siriboonpiputtana, Kornkan Choomee, Kamonlapat Supimon, Thanich Sangsuwannukul, Pucharee Songprakhon, Krissada Natungnuy, Piriya Luangwattananun, Pornpimon Yuti, Mutita Junking, Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus

“…They may enhance current MM treatments and improve overall outcomes. Additional preclinical and clinical research is required to fully assess their therapeutic potential.…”
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Prophylactic phage administration provides a time window for delayed treatment of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis in a murine bacteremia model by Wei-Xiao Wang, Jiao-Yang Yu, Xiu-Zhen Chen, Xiu-Zhen Chen, Shi-Yong Fu, Hui Li, Peng-Cheng Yi, Yun-Yao Ren, Shuang-Lin Gu, Jing-Han Gao, Jing Fan, Yan-Mei Sun, Jie Feng, Shi-Wei Wang, Wei Chen, Wei Chen

“…Furthermore, prophylactic phage administration may provide a critical time window for effective delayed treatment. Further preclinical research is essential to refine phage therapy protocols for clinical application.…”
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Integrating melt electrospinning writing and microfluidics to engineer a human cardiac microenvironment for high-fidelity drug screening by Yu-hong Wang, Ting-ting Liu, Yan-ping Guo, Shuo-ji Zhu, Zi-ming Liao, Jia-mei Song, Xi-ming Zhu, Jia-liang Liang, Moussa Ide Nasser, Nan-bo Liu, De-hua Chang, Ping Zhu, Bin Yao

“…The preclinical evaluation of drug-induced cardiotoxicity is critical for developing novel drug, helping to avoid drug wastage and post-marketing withdrawal. …”
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Cardio-metabolic-related plasma proteins reveal biological links between cardiovascular diseases and fragility fractures: a cohort and Mendelian randomisation investigationResearch... by Karl Michaëlsson, Rui Zheng, John A. Baron, Tove Fall, Alicja Wolk, Lars Lind, Jonas Höijer, Carl Brunius, Eva Warensjö Lemming, Olga E. Titova, Bodil Svennblad, Susanna C. Larsson, Shuai Yuan, Håkan Melhus, Liisa Byberg, Hannah L. Brooke

“…The associations remained even if protein concentrations were measured from specimens taken during preclinical stages of cardio-metabolic diseases, and 19 associations remained after adjustment for bone mineral density. …”
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Effects of intra-class peer mentorship intervention programme on the academic performances of academically underperforming medical students in Nigeria by George Uchenna Eleje, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka, Nasiru Sani, Jean Paul Niyoyita, Kazeem Bidemi Okesina, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Uchechukwu Kevin Nwanna, Victor Bassey Archibong, Eric Twizeyimana, Niranjan Shridhar Divekar, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Okwute Michael Ochayi, Marcus Bushaku, Elemi John Ani, Kingsley Chidiebere Nwaogu, Olufunke Onaadepo, Ibrahim Mohammed Sule, Emmanuel Chukwunweike Nwangwu, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Theophilus Osaje Okonoboh, Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle, Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Diresibachew Haile Wondimu, Edwin Okechukwu Nwobodo

“…Methods This was a quasi-experimental research consisting of the pretest-posttest control design at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Preclinical medical students from same class level were categorised into three groups: 7 academically underperforming students (mentees) scoring below 45% on the continuous assessment test (CAT), 12 mentors scoring 70% or above, and 30 controls scoring between 50% and 70%. …”
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Modulation of myeloid and T cells in vivo by Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor ibrutinib in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Li Zhang, Matthew Crocker, Lawrence Fong, Lisa M Coussens, Charles D Lopez, Shamilene Sivagnanam, Meenal Sinha, Brandon Chen, Jaqueline Marquez, Alexander Cheung, Whitney Tamaki, Jacob Stultz, Kendra Todd, Courtney Betts, Madeline J Griffith, Isabelle Solman, Eric Liu, Denise Pener, Anne Fahlman, Erin Taber, Kimberly Lerner, Brindha Rajagopalan, Clarisha Ware, Mark Bridge, Johnson Vo, Hannah Dragomanovich, Julie Sudduth-Klinger, Gina Vaccaro, Margaret Tempero

“…Background In preclinical studies of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), ibrutinib improved the antitumor efficacy of the standard of care chemotherapy. …”
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Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells and Their Orthopedic Applications: Forging a Path towards Clinical Trials by Deana S. Shenaq, Farbod Rastegar, Djuro Petkovic, Bing-Qiang Zhang, Bai-Cheng He, Liang Chen, Guo-Wei Zuo, Qing Luo, Qiong Shi, Eric R. Wagner, Enyi Huang, Yanhong Gao, Jian-Li Gao, Stephanie H. Kim, Ke Yang, Yang Bi, Yuxi Su, Gaohui Zhu, Jinyong Luo, Xiaoji Luo, Jiaqiang Qin, Russell R. Reid, Hue H. Luu, Rex C. Haydon, Tong-Chuan He

“…A review of www.ClinicalTrials.gov of the United States National Institute of Health was performed, and ongoing clinical trials will be discussed in addition to the sentinel preclinical studies that paved the way for human investigations.…”
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A humanized anti-MSLN×4-1BB bispecific antibody exhibits potent antitumour activity through 4-1BB signaling activation and fc function without systemic toxicity by Da-yan Zhang, Zhi-hua Zhang, Wen-ting Liu, Wei-ming Zhou, Peng-fei Zhou, Juan-juan Wei, Xue-jing Dai, Xiao-li Zeng, Yu-qiong Zhou, Han-wang Li, Heng Zhang, Ao-lin Shen, Lian-sheng Cheng, Guo-dong Shen, Yi-fu He

“…Abstract Background Agonistic monoclonal antibodies targeting 4-1BB/CD137 have shown preclinical promise, but their clinical development has been limited by severe liver toxicity or limited efficacy. …”
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Hepatitis D virus infection triggers CXCL9-11 upregulation in hepatocytes and liver infiltration of CXCR3+ CD4 T cells by Jan-Hendrik Bockmann, Lena Allweiss, Annika Volmari, David da Fonseca Araújo, Matin Kohsar, Anastasia Hyrina, Janine Kah, Zhijuan Song, Josolyn Chan, Katja Giersch, Tassilo Volz, Marc Lütgehetmann, Jeffrey J. Wallin, Dmitry Manuilov, Meghan M. Holdorf, Simon P. Fletcher, Ansgar W. Lohse, Antonio Bertoletti, Julian Schulze zur Wiesch, Maura Dandri

“…In this study, we demonstrated that HDV infection triggers CXCL9–11 expression in hepatocytes and liver infiltration of CXCR3-expressing CD4 T cells in preclinical models as well as patient biopsies. Because recruitment of Th1-polarised CD4 T cells to the liver has been also described for other severe liver diseases, such as autoimmune hepatitis, it may represent an important mechanism of aggravating liver diseases. …”
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LcProt: Proteomics‐based identification of plasma biomarkers for lung cancer multievent, a multicentre study by Hengrui Liang, Runchen Wang, Ran Cheng, Zhiming Ye, Na Zhao, Xiaohong Zhao, Ying Huang, Zhanpeng Jiang, Wangzhong Li, Jianqi Zheng, Hongsheng Deng, Yu Jiang, Yuechun Lin, Yun Yan, Lei Song, Jie Li, Xin Xu, Wenhua Liang, Jun Liu, Jianxing He

“…The performance of NaY‐based plasma proteomics as a preclinical diagnostic tool was validated through both internal and external cohort. …”
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