Rare variant associations with birth weight identify genes involved in adipose tissue regulation, placental function and insulin-like growth factor signalling by Katherine A. Kentistou, Brandon E. M. Lim, Lena R. Kaisinger, Valgerdur Steinthorsdottir, Luke N. Sharp, Kashyap A. Patel, Vinicius Tragante, Gareth Hawkes, Eugene J. Gardner, Thorhildur Olafsdottir, Andrew R. Wood, Yajie Zhao, Gudmar Thorleifsson, Felix R. Day, Susan E. Ozanne, Andrew T. Hattersley, Stephen O’Rahilly, Kari Stefansson, Ken K. Ong, Robin N. Beaumont, John R. B. Perry, Rachel M. Freathy

“…We report analyses of rare variants that impact birth weight when carried by either fetus or mother, using whole exome sequencing data in up to 234,675 participants. Rare protein-truncating and deleterious missense variants are collapsed to perform gene burden tests. …”
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Work performance, physiological and hemato-biochemical responses in working buffalo with different load weights by Visoky Paján-Jiménez, Fernando D. Pazmiño-Rodríguez, Patricia Roldán-Santiago, Cristian Larrondo-Cornejo, Anna Dutro-Aceves, Luis A. de la Cruz-Cruz

“…Physiological (respiratory rate, pulse, heart rate, and rectal temperature) and biochemical (glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, and total protein) parameters, as well as blood cell count (white blood cell, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils), increased after work regardless of weight load (p<0.001). …”
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Defining ortholog-specific UHRF1 inhibition by STELLA for cancer therapy by Wenjing Bai, Jinxin Xu, Wenbin Gu, Danyang Wang, Ying Cui, Weidong Rong, Xiaoan Du, Xiaoxia Li, Cuicui Xia, Qingqing Gan, Guantao He, Huahui Guo, Jinfeng Deng, Yuqiong Wu, Ray-Whay Chiu Yen, Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian, Scott B. Rothbart, Cheng Luo, Linping Wu, Jinsong Liu, Stephen B. Baylin, Xiangqian Kong

“…In mouse, these dynamics are potently antagonized by a natural UHRF1 inhibitory protein STELLA, while the comparable effects of its human ortholog are insufficiently characterized, especially in cancer cells. …”
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The quality of Tibetan sheep meat from pastures was synergistically regulated by the rumen microbiota and related genes at different phenological stages by Xiaowei Chen, Yuzhu Sha, Xiu Liu, Yanyu He, Wenhao Li, Liangwei Yao, Jiqing Wang, Wenxin Yang, Qianling Chen, Min Gao, Wei Huang, Bin Ma, Bin Ma

“…The cooking rate of the foreleg muscle was significantly greater (p &lt; 0.05) than that during the regrowth and dry grass periods, and the pH24h significantly differed (p &lt; 0.05) across the different seasonal periods. The crude protein content of the longest back muscle and the foreleg muscle was significantly greater (p &lt; 0.001) than that of the wither and grass stages during the regrowth period and slightly decreased during the grass stage. …”
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Inflammatory markers link triglyceride-glucose index and obesity indicators with adverse cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension: insights from three cohorts by Yanqiu Huang, Yi Zhou, Yadan Xu, Xiaoyu Wang, Ziyi Zhou, Kang Wu, Qiqi Meng, Liao Wang, Yang Yang, Hong Gao, Juan Ji, Xu Jiang, Yang Yang, Lipeng Hao, Hui Wang

“…Inflammation markers like systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) and C-reactive protein (CRP) partially explained these links, with CRP having a stronger effect. …”
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Effect of prolonged starvation on nutrition utilization and transcriptional responses in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) by Mingkun Liu, Chenchen Wei, Wenwen Xu, Lintao Tan, Li Li, Guofan Zhang

“…During the early stage (days 0–10), glycogen was rapidly consumed, with no mobilization of lipids, proteins, or fatty acids. In the late stage (days 23–44), glycogen was depleted, and there was significant consumption of lipids, proteins, fatty acids, and free amino acids. …”
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Identification of common and specific fibrosis-related genes in three common chronic kidney diseases by Zhangning Fu, Xiaodong Geng, Chao Liu, Wanjun Shen, Zheyi Dong, Guannan Sun, Guangyan Cai, Xiangmei Chen, Quan Hong

“…Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was performed to validate the expression of the selected genes.Results Protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type C (PTPRC), intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM1), interleukin 10 receptor alpha (IL10RA) and CC chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) were identified as the potential common genes for kidney fibrosis in different types of CKD, while peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA), lactate oxidase (LOX), secreted phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1) were identified as the specific fibrosis-associated genes for DN, IgAN and MN respectively. qRT-PCR demonstrated that the expression levels of these selected genes were consistent with the NanoString analysis.Conclusions There were both commonalities and differences in the mechanisms of fibrosis in different types of CKD, the commonalities might be used as the common therapeutic targets for kidney fibrosis in CKD, while the differences might be used as the diagnostic markers for DN, IgAN and MN respectively. …”
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FDFT1 inhibits macrophage M1 polarization and promotes colorectal cancer progression by GAO Yuan, HUANG Yulan, ZHAO Kun

“…RT-qPCR was applied to detect the mRNA expression of FDFT1, and Western blotting was conducted to measure the protein level of FDFT1. C57BL/6 mice were subjected randomly to construct a subcutaneous tumor-bearing model and a model of intraperitoneal metastatic tumor (n=5) respectively. …”
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Safety and efficacy of PD-1 inhibitor (sintilimab) combined with transarterial chemoembolization as the initial treatment in patients with intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcino... by Lei Yu, Lan Zhang, Xin Xu, Zheng Wang, Jian Zhou, Jia Fan, Wentao Wang, Zhenggang Ren, Lixing Li, Peiran Huang

“…The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this treatment strategy for such patients.Methods In this single-arm, prospective, phase II study, we enrolled eligible patients with HCC who were treated with TACE plus programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors (sintilimab) from April 2021 to February 2023. …”
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Feasibility and potential diagnostic value of [18F]PI-2620 PET in patients with down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease: a case series by Olivia Wagemann, Olivia Wagemann, Matthias Brendel, Nicolai Franzmeier, Nicolai Franzmeier, Nicolai Franzmeier, Georg Nübling, Georg Nübling, Johannes Gnörich, Mirlind Zaganjori, Catharina Prix, Anna Stockbauer, Anna Stockbauer, Elisabeth Wlasich, Sandra V. Loosli, Sandra V. Loosli, Katja Sandkühler, Lukas Frontzkowski, Günter Höglinger, Günter Höglinger, Günter Höglinger, Johannes Levin, Johannes Levin, Johannes Levin

“…Purpose of the reportAdults with Down Syndrome (DS) have a substantially increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) due to the triplicated amyloid-precursor-protein gene on chromosome 21, resulting in amyloid and tau accumulation. …”
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Nitrogen fertilizer application for improving the biomass, quality, and nitrogen fixation of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) at different growth stages in a saline‒alkali soil by Weifan Wan, Qian Liu, Ke Li, Kun Zhao, Fei Qi, Yuanshuo Li, Zhi Sun, Haigang Li

“…N fertilizer applications of 60 and 120 kg ha−1 significantly improved the crude protein by 10.6%–22.7% and reduced the acid or neutral detergent fiber by 10.0%–18.7% in vegetative and bud stages, respectively, by improving the leaf N concentration. …”
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Functional and Structural Consequences of Nine CYP21A2 Mutations Ranging from Very Mild to Severe Effects by Débora de Paula Michelatto, Leif Karlsson, Ana Letícia Gori Lusa, Camila D’Almeida Mgnani Silva, Linus Joakim Östberg, Bengt Persson, Gil Guerra-Júnior, Sofia Helena Valente de Lemos-Marini, Michela Barbaro, Maricilda Palandi de Mello, Svetlana Lajic

“…The Km values for all novel variants were in the same order of magnitude as for the wild-type protein except for p.The450Met. The maximum velocity was decreased for all mutants except for p.Leu12Met. …”
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Quantitative N-glycoproteomic analysis reveals glycosylation signatures of plasma immunoglobulin G in systemic sclerosis by Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng, Yanhong Li, Yu Zhou, Yingying Ling, Tong Wu, Zongan Liang, Yinlan Wu, Chunyu Tan, Yi Liu, Yong Zhang

“…These changes in the levels of intact N-glycopeptides are associated with various aspects of SSc, including diffuse SSc (dSSc), interstitial lung disease (ILD), disease progression, cardiovascular involvement and C-reactive protein in the peripheral blood. In summary, this study offers a detailed overview of the intact N-glycopeptide profile in the peripheral blood of patients with SSc, providing valuable insights that could propel further research into SSc.…”
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Characterization of a WAS splice-site variant in a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome by Elisabetta Toriello, Rosa Maritato, Antonio De Rosa, Maria Valeria Esposito, Carla Damiano, Carla Damiano, Carmen Rosano, Emilia Cirillo, Antonietta Tarallo, Antonietta Tarallo, Cosimo Abagnale, Francesca Cillo, Roberta Romano, Laura Grilli, Marika Comegna, Marika Comegna, Giancarlo Blasio, Giancarlo Parenti, Giancarlo Parenti, Enrico Maria Surace, Giuseppe Castaldo, Giuseppe Castaldo, Claudio Pignata, Giuliana Giardino

“…By sequencing the polymerase chain reaction product, we identified a premature stop at codon 269; thus, consequently, no Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASp) was detectable in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from the patient. …”
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Shi-Zhen-An-Shen Decoction, a Herbal Medicine That Reverses Cuprizone-Induced Demyelination and Behavioral Deficits in Mice Independent of the Neuregulin-1 Pathway by Chao Ma, Yan Wu, Xinyao Liu, Yi He, Yuan Jia, Pei Chen, Dongqing Yin, Yanzhe Ning, Guoqiang Xing, Zuoli Sun, Hongxiao Jia

“…The brain expression of myelin basic protein (MBP) and neuregulin-1 (NRG-1) was assessed using immunohistochemistry and Western blots. …”
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Combination gemcitabine and PD-L1xCD3 bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) enhances T lymphocyte cytotoxicity against cholangiocarcinoma cells by Methi Wathikthinnakon, Piriya Luangwattananun, Nunghathai Sawasdee, Chutipa Chiawpanit, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee, Piyarat Nimmanpipug, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Siriphorn Rotarayanont, Thanich Sangsuwannukul, Nattaporn Phanthaphol, Yupanun Wutti-in, Chalermchai Somboonpatarakun, Thaweesak Chieochansin, Mutita Junking, Jatuporn Sujjitjoon, Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus, Aussara Panya

“…However, gemcitabine treatment of CCA cells upregulates the expression of an immune checkpoint protein (programmed death-ligand 1 [PD-L1]) that consequently inhibits the cytotoxicity of T lymphocytes. …”
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Circulating Baseline CXCR3+Th2 and Th17 Cell Proportions Correlate With Trabecular Bone Loss After 48 Weeks of Biological Treatment in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis by Julia M. Scheffler, Christina Drevinge, Catharina Lindholm, Inger Gjertsson, Kristina Lend, Merete Lund Hetland, Mikkel Østergaard, Till Uhlig, Marte Schrumpf Heiberg, Espen A. Haavardsholm, Michael T. Nurmohamed, Jon Lampa, Tuulikki Sokka‐Isler, Dan Nordström, Kim Hørslev‐Petersen, Bjorn Gudbjornsson, Gerdur Gröndal, Ronald vanVollenhoven, Hans Carlsten, Mattias Lorentzon, Anna‐Karin Hultgård Ekwall, Anna Rudin, Ulrika Islander

“…Disease activity was measured using the Clinical Disease Activity Index, swollen or tender joint counts, C‐reactive protein levels, and erythrocyte sedimentation rates. …”
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Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Visceral Adipose Tissue in Morbidly Obese and Normal Weight Chinese Women by Chen Shang, Wei Sun, Chunlin Wang, Xiangqing Wang, Huijuan Zhu, Linjie Wang, Hongbo Yang, Xue Wang, Fengying Gong, Hui Pan

“…A total of 124 differentially expressed proteins were found with a ≥2-fold difference. Forty-one proteins were upregulated, and 83 proteins were downregulated in obese individuals. …”
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Targeting KRAS G12C and G12S mutations in lung cancer: In silico drug repurposing and antiproliferative assessment on A549 cells by Mansour S. Alturki, Nada Tawfeeq, Amal Alissa, Zahra Ahbail, Mohamed S. Gomaa, Abdulaziz H. Al Khzem, Thankhoe A. Rants'o, Mohammad J. Akbar, Waleed S. Alharbi, Bayan Y. Alshehri, Amjad N. Alotaibi, Fahad A. Almughem, Abdullah A. Alshehri

“…The RAS protein is a notable target in cancer research, being the most often mutated oncogene in human malignancies. …”
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Uncovering the Mechanisms of BaBaoWuDanYaoMo Against Influenza A Virus and Virus-Induced Inflammation Based on Network Pharmacology and Pharmacological Evaluation by Lei B, Su Y, Chen R, Chen Z, Liu B, Chen Y, Zhou M, Wang X, Ma Q

“…BB inhibited the mRNA expression of MCP-1/CCL-2, IL-6, CXCL-8/IL-8, TNF-α and CXCL-10/IP-10, and downregulated the protein expression of phosphorylated AKT/p38 and TLR3 in vitro. …”
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