Enhancement of Antioxidant Activity, Stability, and Structure of Heme-Peptides by L-Lysine by Yinghui Zhang, Wei Cui, Hui Zhou, Lifang Zou, Zhaoming Wang, Kezhou Cai, Baocai Xu

“…Porcine blood is rich in protein and has always been the focus of research. …”
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A study of serum YKL-40 and its correlation with traditional biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis patients by Vinod Narayan, Vasanthi Pallinti, Nalini Ganesan

“…Clinical examination was performed on RA patients, and traditional markers to measure the disease activity such as Disease Activity Score (DAS)-28, Visual Analog Score (VAS), C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP), and rheumatoid factor (RF) were assessed. …”
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Tandem mass tag-based quantitative proteomics and targeted hormone analysis reveal the response to insect herbivory stress in Ginseng (Panax ginseng, L.). by Haitao Li, Lixin Zhang, Xiang Han, Qi Zhang, Guangna Liu, Guofeng Zhang, Yurong Zhu, Hongyang Liu, Haowei Deng, Shuangli Liu, Guangsheng Xi

“…The tandem-mass-tag technology was used to determine the protein phosphorylation sites. Plant hormones were analyzed by multiple reaction monitoring targeted metabolomics. …”
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Succinate Supplement Elicited “Pseudohypoxia” Condition to Promote Proliferation, Migration, and Osteogenesis of Periodontal Ligament Cells by Huimin Mao, Andi Yang, Yunhe Zhao, Lang Lei, Houxuan Li

“…Moreover, we demonstrate that hypoxia-induced proliferation was G-protein-coupled receptor 91- (GPR91-) dependent, while exogenous succinate-elicited proliferation involved the GPR91-dependent and GPR91-independent pathway. …”
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microRNA-21对膀胱癌T24细胞增殖的影响 及对VEGF和AP1蛋白的调节

“…【目的】 研究microRNA-21(miR-21)对膀胱癌T24细胞系中血管内皮生长因子(vascular endothelial growth factor, VEGF)和活化因子蛋白-1(activator protein-1, AP1)及mRNA表达的调节作用,探讨miR-21对膀胱癌T24细胞增殖的影响65377; 【方法】 用人工合成的miR-21相应的双链互补DNA片段,插入pSilencerTM 3.1-H1 neo载体表达载体,经测序鉴定后作为microRNA的表达质粒;用脂质体将miR-21高表达质粒转染进T24膀胱癌细胞,经G418筛选获得阳性克隆65377;用RT-PCR技术和Western blot方法分别检测该细胞系中VEGF和AP1的mRNA和蛋白表达情况65377;四甲基偶氮唑蓝(MTT)法检测膀胱癌T24细胞增殖的变化情况65377;【结果】 Western blot结果显示miR-21能够增加VEGF和AP1蛋白的表达,RT-PCR方法分析显示VEGF和AP1 mRNA水平升高65377;MTT显示转染后细胞的生长速率比未转染的细胞明显加快65377;【结论】 miR-21促进T24膀胱癌细胞增殖, 提示可能与VEGF和AP1 的低表达有关65377;…”
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Effect of manila palm (Veitchia merrillii Becc.) on rumen fermentation and microbial population in beef heifers by Tanitpan Pongjongmit, Thitima Norrapoke, Kampanat Phesatcha

“…There were no treatments effect on ruminal pH, NH3-N, microbial protein synthesis, nor ruminal temperature. Inclusion of MP did not affect (P > 0.12) blood urea N and hematocrit. …”
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ACTN1 promotes cell invasion, migration, and EMT in thyroid cancer and is associated with immune infiltration by Song Chen, Xue Luo, Wentai Wang, Xing-hong Chen, Ning Ma, Xue-yin Zhu, Tian Zhou, Qing-jun Gao, Dai-wei Zhao

“…Abstract Alpha-actin-1 (ACTN1) is a cytoskeletal protein, and new evidence suggests that it is associated with tumor progression and prognosis. …”
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FeLV-induced feline leukemia as a natural model for leukemia pathophysiology study (review) by T. V. Tabakaeva, A. V. Tsybulsky, K. A. Baranchugova, I. V. Galkina, M. Yu. Shchelkanov

“…Feline leukemia etiological agent is a feline leukemia virus (FeLV), having single-stranded RNA genomesurrounded with icosahedral capsidformedbyp27 capsid protein monomers. Leukemia clinical man ifestations in felids depend on high virulence of the virus and the disease is characterized with pronounced clinical picture and multipleorgan dysfunction. …”
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Establishment of a Nomogram Model for Predicting Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events in Diabetic Nephropathy Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis by Xiaobing Liu, Caili Yan, Xiuxiu Niu, Jiechun Zeng

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age >60 years old, history of CCE, dialysis age >12 months, systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg, blood phosphorus level >1.5 mmol/L, triglyceride (TG) level >2.30 mmol/l, adiponectin (ADPN) level <5 mg/L, high-sensitivity-C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level >10 mg/L, hemoglobin (Hb) level <120 g/L, serum creatinine (SCr) level >720 μmol/L, and albumin (ALB) level <40 g/L were independent risk factors for CCE. …”
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Role of mast cell in locally advanced rectal cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy by Masaaki Nishi, Shoko Yamashita, Chie Takasu, Yuma Wada, Kozo Yoshikawa, Takuya Tokunaga, Toshihiro Nakao, Hideya Kashihara, Toshiaki Yoshimoto, Mitsuo Shimada

“…Ninety-five LARC patients who recieved nCRT were enrolled in this study. Protein levels of the MC marker tryptase and TAM marker CD206 were evaluated with immunohistochemistry (IHC). …”
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Liraglutide Promotes Osteoblastic Differentiation in MC3T3-E1 Cells by ERK5 Pathway by Yue Sun, Yuzhen Liang, Zhengming Li, Ning Xia

“…The expression levels of the ERK5 signaling pathway key proteins (MEK5, p-ERK5, ERK5, and NUR77) were increased following liraglutide treatment in MC3T3-E1 cells, and the gene expression levels of the ERK5 signaling pathway were also elevated. …”
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The Roles of Autophagy, Mitophagy, and the Akt/mTOR Pathway in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps by Chen Wang, Min-Li Zhou, Yong-Cai Liu, Ke-Jia Cheng

“…The levels of autophagy, mitophagy, and Akt/mTOR pathway-related proteins in nasal tissues were quantified using western blot analysis. …”
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Astrocytic HIV-1 Nef Expression Decreases Glutamate Transporter Expression in the Nucleus Accumbens and Increases Cocaine-Seeking Behavior in Rats by Jessalyn Pla-Tenorio, Bethzaly Velazquez-Perez, Yainira Mendez-Borrero, Myrella L. Cruz, Marian T. Sepulveda-Orengo, Richard J. Noel

“…Even with combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), HIV-1 Nef, an early viral protein expressed in approximately 1% of infected astrocytes, remains a key neurotoxin. …”
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Cardiac Injury Biomarkers and the Risk of Death in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sami H. Alzahrani, Mohammed W. Al-Rabia

“…Secondary markers included creatine kinase-myocardial bound (CK-MB), myoglobin, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and C-reactive protein (CRP). The risk of death and the differences in marker concentrations were analyzed using risk ratios (RRs) and standardized mean differences (SMDs), respectively. …”
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Symmetric Dimethylarginine Is Not Associated with Cumulative Inflammatory Load or Classical Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study by Theodoros Dimitroulas, James Hodson, Aamer Sandoo, Jacqueline P. Smith, Karen M. Douglas, George D. Kitas

“…Classical CV disease risk factors were recorded and systemic inflammation was determined by the measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). …”
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Carbon Nanomaterials in the Treatment of Infectious Bone Defects and Wound Scars after Wushu Fractures by Shenghui Wei, Lei Zou, Xu Hu, Qiuming Li

“…Within 30 days after surgery, the appearance of the left hind limb wound and general signs of infection were closely monitored, body temperature was measured, and blood was collected from the ear veins of experimental animals to analyze the changes in C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin levels (PCT); X-ray, CT imaging, and histological observation were performed on 14 and 28 days. …”
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Orphan nuclear receptor NR2E3 is a new molecular vulnerability in solid tumors by activating p53 by Yidan Wang, Todd G. Kroll, Linhui Hao, Zhi Wen

“…Here, we demonstrate that the full-length protein isoform of NR2E3 instead of its short isoform activates wild-type p53 and is capable of rescuing certain p53 mutations in various cancer cell lines. …”
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Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 and Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) Are Increased in Young Healthy Nonobese Subjects with Positive Family History of Type 2 Diabetes by Agnieszka Nikołajuk, Natalia Matulewicz, Magdalena Stefanowicz, Monika Karczewska-Kupczewska

“…Hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp was performed, and serum concentrations of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), interleukin 18 (IL-18), macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1 (MIC-1), macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9), and soluble forms of adhesion molecules were measured. …”
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Transmission of potato spindle tuber viroid between <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> and host plants by O. S. Afanasenko, A. V. Khiutti, N. V. Mironenko, N. M. Lashina

“…Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) is a naked, circular, single-stranded RNA (356–363 nucleotides in length) which lacks any protein-coding sequences. It is an economically important pathogen and is classified as a high-risk plant quarantine disease. …”
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Topically Applied Connective Tissue Growth Factor/CCN2 Improves Diabetic Preclinical Cutaneous Wound Healing: Potential Role for CTGF in Human Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing by F. R. Henshaw, P. Boughton, L. Lo, S. V. McLennan, S. M. Twigg

“…Endogenous wound fluid CTGF protein rate of increase in human diabetic foot ulcers correlated positively with foot ulcer healing rate (r=0.406; P<0.001). …”
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