Knockdown of NDUFAF6 inhibits breast cancer progression via promoting mitophagy and apoptosis by Shang Wu, Xindi Ma, Xiangmei Zhang, Kaiye Du, Chao Shi, Ahmed Ali Almaamari, Boye Han, Suwen Su, Yunjiang Liu

“…We performed gene expression analysis and validated key findings using protein analysis. We also assessed mitochondrial activity and cellular metabolism.Results NDUFAF6 was highly expressed in breast cancer, which was associated with a poorer prognosis. …”
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The Ability of Combined Flavonol and Trihydroxyorganic Acid to Suppress SARS-CoV-2 Reproduction by Andrey Bogoyavlenskiy, Pavel Alexyuk, Madina Alexyuk, Vladimir Berezin, Irina Zaitseva, Elmira Omirtaeva, Adolat Manakbayeva, Yergali Moldakhanov, Elmira Anarkulova, Anar Imangazy, Kuralay Akanova, Zhumagali Koshemetov, Nurkul Orazymbetova, Bakyt Umuraliyev

“…These proteins include ACE2 protein, HRV 3C Protease, and Mpro (Main Protease). …”
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Acute effect of a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern (MDP) on mood, anxiety and cognition in UK adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression: the MediMood randomised contro... by Emma Stevenson, Amy Jennings, Anne Marie Minihane, Rachel Gillings, Alpar Lazar, M Hornberger, Saber Sami, Latife Esgunoglu, Marrium Liaquat, Adrian Leddy, Jon Brooks, William Penny

“…The co-primary outcomes are mood and anxiety, with secondary outcomes including cognitive function, brain perfusion (as assessed by MRI), sleep quality, blood pressure, plasma glucose, insulin, lipids, C-reactive protein, cortisol, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, gut microbiota speciation and microbial metabolites including short chain fatty acids. …”
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Lung-specific CRBN knockout attenuates influenza a virus-induced acute lung injury in mice: a potential therapeutic approach by Lifang Zhang, Qingchao Zhang, Jiahui Chang, Yunyi Zhou, Wei Wang, Xiliang Wang, Chengyu Jiang, Yanli Zhang

“…Cereblon (CRBN) is a protein known for its role in the ubiquitin-proteasome system and as a target of the drug thalidomide. …”
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Comparison of various feed additives on nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, blood metabolite levels, and gut microbiota composition in japanese quail chicks by Hassan Saleh, Omid Jangjou, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi, Seyedeh Hamideh Hosseni

“…Quails that were fed fumaric acid and probiotics exhibited the highest levels of digestibility for crude protein (CP) and crude fiber (CF), respectively. Quails that were administered fumaric acid displayed the highest levels of amylase and protease activity compared to the other groups (17.75 and 0.84 U/I, respectively). …”
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Altered cytoskeleton dynamics in patient-derived iPSC-based model of PCDH19 clustering epilepsy by Rossella Borghi, Stefania Petrini, Valentina Apollonio, Marina Trivisano, Nicola Specchio, Sandra Moreno, Enrico Bertini, Marco Tartaglia, Claudia Compagnucci

“…Finally, performing live-imaging experiments using fluorescence recovery after photobleaching and by monitoring GFP-tagged end binding protein 3 (EB3) “comets,” we observe an impairment of the plus-end polymerization speed in PCDH19-mutated cortical neurons, therefore confirming the impaired MT dynamics. …”
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A novel strategy for the protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1 against ovarian reserve decline by the PINK1 pathway by Pengdi Yang, Meiling Fan, Ying Chen, Dan Yang, Lu Zhai, Baoyu Fu, Lili Zhang, Yanping Wang, Rui Ma, Liwei Sun

“…The protective effects of ginsenoside Rg1 were analyzed in a Drosophila model of oxidative damage induced by tert-butyl hydroperoxide. Protein expression levels in the PINK1/Parkin pathway were assessed, and molecular docking and PINK1 mutant analyses were conducted to identify potential targets.Results Ginsenoside Rg1 significantly mitigated ovarian reserve decline, enhancing offspring quantity and quality, increasing the levels of ecdysteroids, preventing ovarian atrophy, and elevating germline stem cell numbers in aged Drosophila. …”
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Adjunctive diagnostic tool for histopathological classification of congenital mesoblastic nephroma based in molecular genetic findings by Hiroshi Hamada, Kenichi Kohashi, Takeshi Iwasaki, Mikiko Hashisako, Yuko Hino, Masahiro Fukuhara, Amane Kamouchi, Naonori Kawakubo, Tatsuro Tajiri, Yoshinao Oda

“…Gene ontology analysis of the highly expressed genes in the EGFR-ITDs tumor group revealed enrichment related to the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. p-Mek1/2 and p-Erk1/2 immunoreactivity was significantly increased in the EGFR-ITDs tumor group (p = 0.018 and p = 0.017, respectively). …”
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Nutritional, Chemical, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Screening of <i>Astragalus cicer</i> L. and <i>Astragalus glycyphyllos</i> L. Different Morphological Parts by Saba Shahrivari-Baviloliaei, Agnieszka Konopacka, Liege Aguiar Pascoalino, Filipa Reis, Dawid Kunkowski, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Pawel Konieczynski, Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Alina Plenis, Agnieszka Viapiana

“…High amounts of ash (above 4.6 g/100 g DW) and protein (above 13.0 g/100 g DW) were also identified, particularly in leaves and fruits of <i>A. cicer</i> and <i>A. glycyphyllos</i>. …”
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Characterization of the Different Chemical Components and Nutritional Properties of Two <i>Eryngium</i> Species by Mozhgan Roudbari, Mohsen Barzegar, Esther Sendra, Isabel Casanova-Martínez, Marcos Rodríguez-Estrada, Ángel A. Carbonell-Barrachina

“…The results indicate that EPF and EPT exhibit elevated levels of protein (11.2%) and sugars (224.2 mg/gdw), respectively. …”
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Anti-colorectal cancer effect of total minor ginsenosides produced by lactobacilli transformation of major ginsenosides by inducing apoptosis and regulating gut microbiota by Yunjiao Shen, Yunjiao Shen, Yansong Gao, Ge Yang, Zijian Zhao, Yujuan Zhao, Lei Gao, Shengyu Li

“…The level of apoptosis and expression of various proteins in the tumor tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. …”
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Correlation between Apelin and Some Angiogenic Factors in the Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia: Apelin-13 as Novel Drug for Treating Preeclampsia and Its Physiological Effects on Place... by Reham Z. Hamza, Abdel Aziz A. Diab, Mansour H. Zahra, Ali K. Asalah, Suzan M. M. Moursi, Najah M. Al-Baqami, Fawziah A. Al-Salmi, Mai S. Attia

“…In all groups, blood pressure and urine protein were determined at gestation days (GD) 0, 10, and 18. …”
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The Impact of Amniotic Fluid Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8, and Metalloproteinase-9 on Preterm Labor: A Narrative Review by Theodoros Karampitsakos, Despoina Mavrogianni, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Anastasios Potiris, Periklis Panagopoulos, Sofoklis Stavros, Panos Antsaklis, Peter Drakakis

“…MMP-9 gene variations and protein levels showed significant predictive value for membrane rupture and labor onset. …”
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Targeted Inhibition of GATA-3 by Pyrrothiogatain: Implications for Adipocyte Biology and Inflammatory Response by Shamma Almuraikhy, Maha Alser, Khaled Naja, Aisha Al-Malki, Nayef A. Mazloum, Mohamed A. Elrayess

“…Pyrrothiogatain, a novel small molecule inhibitor of GATA family proteins, has emerged as a promising tool for modulating GATA-3 activity. …”
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An overview of hereditary spherocytosis and the curative effects of splenectomy by Kyril Turpaev, Elizaveta Bovt, Elizaveta Bovt, Soslan Shakhidzhanov, Soslan Shakhidzhanov, Elena Sinauridze, Elena Sinauridze, Nataliya Smetanina, Larisa Koleva, Larisa Koleva, Nikita Kushnir, Nikita Kushnir, Anna Suvorova, Fazoil Ataullakhanov, Fazoil Ataullakhanov, Fazoil Ataullakhanov

“…The causes of hereditary spherocytosis are mutations in genes that encode red blood cell (RBC) membrane and cytoskeletal proteins, including ankyrin-1, Band 3 (or AE1), α spectrin, β spectrin, and protein 4.2. …”
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METTL14-mediated m6A modification of DDIT4 promotes its mRNA stability in aging-related idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Dan Li, Li Qian, Yufeng Du, Lifang Liu, Ziyue Sun, Yongkang Han, Xiangrui Guo, Chao Shen, Zheng Zhang, Xuejun Liu

“…The downregulation of METTL14 might inhibit the decay of DDIT4 mRNA by reducing the m6A modification level of DDIT4 mRNA, leading to high expression of DDIT4 mRNA and protein. Our study provided a panorama of m6A alterations in IPF and discovered METTL14 as a potential intervention target for epigenetic modification in IPF. …”
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Factors influencing the natural history of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies in paediatric age: a prospective multicentre cohort study by Giorgio Bedogni, Roberto Berni Canani, Laura Carucci, Rita Nocerino, Serena Coppola, Pasqualina Capasso, Veronica Giglio

“…Background We aimed at identifying the factors influencing the natural history of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies (non-IgE-GIFA), a group of common paediatric conditions including food protein–induced: enteropathy (FPE), allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), and motility disorders (FPIMD).Methods Prospective multicentre cohort study involving paediatric patients (both sexes, aged ≤14 y) with non-IgE-GIFA diagnosed and followed for 24 months at a Tertiary Centre for Paediatric Allergy, Gastroenterology and Nutrition. …”
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Improved Systemic Inflammation is Associated with Functional Prognosis in Post-Stroke Patients by Kota Hori, Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Hidetaka Wakabayashi, Fumihiko Nagano, Ayaka Matsumoto, Sayuri Shimazu, Ai Shiraishi, Yoshifumi Kido, Takahiro Bise, Aomi Kuzuhara, Takenori Hamada, Kouki Yoneda, Kenichiro Maekawa

“…Improvement in systemic inflammation was defined as a reduction in mGPS score or blood C-reactive protein (CRP) levels during hospitalization. The primary outcomes were the motor items of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM-motor) at discharge. …”
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Response mechanism of ethanol-tolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain ES-42 to increased ethanol during continuous ethanol fermentation by Xue-Xue Ji, Quan Zhang, Bai-Xue Yang, Qing-Ran Song, Zhao-Yong Sun, Cai-Yun Xie, Yue-Qin Tang

“…Results During continuous fermentation, as ethanol concentration increased, the expression of genes associated with cytoplasmic ribosomes, translation, and fatty acid biosynthesis progressively declined, while the expression of genes related to heat shock proteins (HSPs) and ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation gradually increased. …”
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Harnessing macrophage-drug conjugates for allogeneic cell-based therapy of solid tumors via the TRAIN mechanism by Bartlomiej Taciak, Maciej Bialasek, Malgorzata Kubiak, Ilona Marszalek, Malgorzata Gorczak, Olha Osadchuk, Daria Kurpiel, Damian Strzemecki, Karolina Barwik, Marcin Skorzynski, Julia Nowakowska, Waldemar Lipiński, Łukasz Kiraga, Jan Brancewicz, Robert Klopfleisch, Łukasz Krzemiński, Emilia Gorka, Anna Smolarska, Irena Padzinska-Pruszynska, Małgorzata Siemińska, Jakub Guzek, Jan Kutner, Marlena Kisiala, Krzysztof Wozniak, Giacomo Parisi, Roberta Piacentini, Luca Cassetta, Lesley M. Forrester, Lubomir Bodnar, Tobias Weiss, Alberto Boffi, Paulina Kucharzewska, Tomasz P. Rygiel, Magdalena Krol

“…We further manifest that drug-loaded macrophages transfer ferritin to adjacent cancer cells through a process termed ‘TRAnsfer of Iron-binding protein’ (TRAIN). The TRAIN process requires direct cell-to-cell contact and an immune synapse-like structure. …”
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