Autophagy: An Overview of Molecular Mechanisms and Its Therapeutic Implications for Health and Disease by Hourolein Arab, Mohammad Reza Mofid, Mahboube Rahmati, Elahe Gharehkhani, Armin Mokhtariye, Mohammad Shokrzadeh

“…This process involves the formation of a structure known as the autophagosome, which sequesters damaged cellular components such as misfolded proteins and dysfunctional organelles. These components are subsequently transported to lysosomes for degradation. …”
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Overcoming barriers for investigating nickel-pincer nucleotide cofactor-related enzymes by Jorge L. Nevarez, Aiko Turmo, Santhosh Gatreddi, Swati Gupta, Jian Hu, Robert P. Hausinger

“…Hurdles for investigating the functional properties of such proteins arise from the difficulty of obtaining the active, NPN cofactor-loaded enzymes and in assaying their diverse reactivities. …”
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Genetic diversity of kaffir sorghum accessions from the VIR collection in kafirin-encoding loci by N. V. Alpatieva, I. N. Anisimova, M. K. Ryazanova, V. V. Vasipov, R. A. Abdullaev, O. I. Romanova, E. E. Radchenko

“…Due to the unique structure of endosperm storage proteins, kafirins, adding sorghum flour to dough is promising for producing dietetic nutrition components. …”
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Agricultural waste management generated by agro-based industries using biotechnology tools by D. Sivakumar, P. Srikanth, P. Ramteke, J. Nouri

“…Yeasts and cyanobacteria are commonly employed to make bio-lipids, whereas Bacillus species are utilised to make proteins and bio-enzymes. Cucumber and orange strips, on the other hand, have recently been employed to create proteins and bio-enzymes.  …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of ZF-HD family in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under drought and salt stresses by Kangping Zhang, Ruqian Yan, Xiaoqing Feng, Jingjing Zhang, Yuanyuan Jiang, Lin Li, Jianzhong Guo, Xianping Zhang

“…Results In this study, we identified 15 HaZF-HD genes (designated as HaZF1–HaZF15) in the sunflower genome, and they were divided into MIF and ZHD subfamilies. The proteins from the same group were similar in conserved motifs and domains, such as motif 1 and motif 3, constituting the ZF domain, were almost existed in 15 HaZF-HD proteins. …”
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Sensory quality and nutritional composition of carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes as affected by fertilization in production system in Cameroon by Maxime Merlin Tonfack Djoufack, Eric Bertrand Kouam, Edith Marius Kouam Foko, Mariette Anoumaa, Pierre Marie Kaktcham, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…The variety Amazonia fertilized with 300 kg ha−1 chemical fertilizer provided good nutritional parameters including carotenoids, fibres, carbohydrates proteins and lipids.…”
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mRNA technology as one of the promising platforms for the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development by A. A. Ilyichev, L. A. Orlova, S. V. Sharabrin, L. I. Karpenko

“…Almost all known approaches to vaccine design were applied for this purpose, including inactivated viruses, mRNA and DNA-vaccines, vaccines based on various viral vectors, synthetically generated peptides and recombinant proteins produced in cells of insects and mammals. …”
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Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Improved Boar Sperm Quality via Maintaining Mitochondrial Function During Cryopreservation by Shanpeng Wang, Qi Wang, Lingjiang Min, Hailiang Cao, Adedeji O. Adetunji, Kaifeng Zhou, Zhendong Zhu

“…Furthermore, the levels of mitochondrial-encoded proteins were significantly elevated in the 1000 nM PQQ group compared to the control (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Vitamin C in fleshy fruits: biosynthesis, recycling, genes, and enzymes by D. Y. Tyapkina, E. Z. Kochieva, M. A. Slugina

“…Among them are L-galactose pathway proteins (GDP-mannose phosphorylase (GMP, VTC1), GDP-D-mannose epimerase (GME), GDP-L-galactose phosphorylase (GGP, VTC2/VTC5), L-galactose-1-phosphate phosphatase (GPP/VTC4), L-galactose-1-dehydrogenase (GalDH), and L-galactono1,4-lactone dehydrogenase (GalLDH)); D-galacturonic pathway enzymes (NADPH-dependent D-galacturonate reductase (GalUR)); and proteins, controlling the recycling of ascorbic acid (dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR1) and monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR)). …”
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Identification of new genes regulating nodule development in Medicago truncatula: an in-silico approach by Mahboobeh Azarakhsh, Sara Eslami, Maryam Moghadas, Zahra Ataei

“…According to our data, there is a high physical interaction score between IPD3 with some splicing factors and cell cycle proteins. This shows that IPD3 through interaction with these proteins could be involved in regulation of gene expression and cell cycle. …”
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Insight into Neutrophil Extracellular Traps through Systematic Evaluation of Citrullination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases by Caitlyn L. Holmes, Daeun Shim, John Kernien, Chad J. Johnson, Jeniel E. Nett, Miriam A. Shelef

“…In rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis, citrullinated proteins are targeted by autoantibodies and thus thought to drive disease. …”
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NK-92 cells activated by IL-2 inhibit the progression of endometriosis in vitro by Jun Yao, Li-jiao Zhang, Zhe Zhou, Mao-fang Hua

“…The apoptosis-related proteins, invasion and migration-related proteins as well as MEK/ERK pathway were examined via western blot. …”
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Screening and Whole-Genome Sequencing Analysis of Fructofuranose-Metabolizing Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 19M03 by SUN Daqing, QI He, DI Ziqing, GE Xianglin, HONG Qingping, DU Xinrui, YAO Yuxi, LI Hongfei

“…The results of gene function annotation showed that its genome sequence contained a total of 357 genes encoding carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) and 351 genes encoding carbohydrate transport proteins in the Clusters of Orthologous Groups of proteins (COGs), Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and CAZy databases, as well as 12 genes related to fructan metabolism and transport, respectively. …”
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RNAseq of peripheral blood mononucleated cells exposed to platelet-rich fibrin and enamel matrix derivatives by Layla Panahipour, Zahra Kargarpour, Michael Mildner, Hannes Kühtreiber, Reinhard Gruber

“…Among the genes downregulated by EMD were epsilon Fc receptors (FCER1A; FCER2), Fc receptor-like proteins (FCRL1, FCRL3) and CX3CR1. Genes commonly upregulated by PRF and EMD were most noticeably NXPH4 and MN1, as well as FN1, MMP14, MERTK, and AXL. …”
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Importance of Self-Care in Elderly Adults with Diabetes Mellitus by Ydalsys Naranjo Hernández, José Alejandro Concepción Pacheco

“…It is a complex process of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a disease of prime importance at the level of public health worldwide, especially in the elderly people, as one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and the severity and diversity of its chronic complications. …”
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Autoimmunity against cytokines: Double strike in autoimmune disease, a historical perspective by Iván Insignares, Luis E. Rodríguez, Óscar Correa-Jiménez, Alberto Alfaro-Murillo, Laura Rincón-Arenas, Andrés Sánchez, Marlon Múnera

“…Host antigens attacked by antibodies are called “autoantigens” and are of different kinds, including receptors, enzymes, and channel proteins. The autoimmune response is potentiated by cytokines that mediate the activation of Th1, Th2, or Th17 lymphocytes. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles: Role in Inflammatory Responses and Potential Uses in Vaccination in Cancer and Infectious Diseases by João Henrique Campos, Rodrigo Pedro Soares, Kleber Ribeiro, André Cronemberger Andrade, Wagner Luiz Batista, Ana Claudia Torrecilhas

“…Almost all cells and organisms release membrane structures containing proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids called extracellular vesicles (EVs), which have a wide range of functions concerning intercellular communication and signaling events. …”
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Dietary Fiber and Chronic Disease by Wendy Dahl

“… Dietary fibers are carbohydrates that are not digestible – it’s what is left over after we digest proteins, fats, starches, and sugars from foods. Plant foods contain dietary fiber and sources include: whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. …”
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Technetium-99m-labeled peptides and their applications in radio imaging: advancements in Latin American research by Vaezeh Fathi Vavsari, Saeed Balalaie

“…The tiny structure of these peptides compared to proteins and antibodies makes them favorable regarding their availability through simple synthesis from amino acids, easy uptake by receptors on cancer cells, and high specificity and affinity for high-quality and accurate radio imaging. …”
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Dietary Fiber and Chronic Disease by Wendy Dahl

“… Dietary fibers are carbohydrates that are not digestible – it’s what is left over after we digest proteins, fats, starches, and sugars from foods. Plant foods contain dietary fiber and sources include: whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. …”
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