The Role of Lipid Rafts in Cancer Cell Adhesion and Migration by Toshiyuki Murai

“…They have been involved in various cellular functions including the regulation of cell adhesion and membrane signaling through proteins within lipid rafts. The dynamic features of the cancer cell surface may modulate the malignant phenotype of cancer, including adhesion disorders and aggressive phenotypes of migration and invasion. …”
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Advances in hydrogel for diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson’s disease by Peining Zhu, Peining Zhu, Peining Zhu, Peining Zhu, Zenghui Zhao, Zenghui Zhao, Zenghui Zhao, Zenghui Zhao, Yufei Gao, Yufei Gao, Yufei Gao, Yufei Gao

“…This review focuses on the advantageous applications of hydrogel-based biomaterials in diagnosing and treating the patients with PD, including cell culture, disease modeling, carriers for cells, medications and proteins, as well as diagnostic and monitoring biosensors.…”
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Virosome, a hybrid vehicle for efficient and safe drug delivery and its emerging application in cancer treatment by Liu Hanqing, Tu Zhigang, Feng Fan, Shi Haifeng, Chen Keping, Xu Ximing

“…Studies have shown that a virosome can carry various biologically active molecules, such as nucleic acids, peptides, proteins and small organic molecules. Targeted drug delivery using virosome-based systems can be achieved through surface modifications of virosomes. …”
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Advanced Methods in Fluorescence Microscopy by Luke Fritzky, David Lagunoff

“…Also considered are the recent innovations in structured and light sheet illumination, the use of FRET and molecular beacons that exploit specific characteristics of designer fluorescent proteins, fluorescence speckles, and second harmonic generation for native anisometric structures like collagen, microtubules and sarcomeres.…”
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Molecular Mechanisms of the Whole DNA Repair System: A Comparison of Bacterial and Eukaryotic Systems by Rihito Morita, Shuhei Nakane, Atsuhiro Shimada, Masao Inoue, Hitoshi Iino, Taisuke Wakamatsu, Kenji Fukui, Noriko Nakagawa, Ryoji Masui, Seiki Kuramitsu

“…Recent studies of the fundamental mechanisms for DNA repair processes have revealed a complexity beyond that initially expected, with inter- and intrapathway complementation as well as functional interactions between proteins involved in repair pathways. In this paper we give a broad overview of the whole DNA repair system and focus on the molecular basis of the repair machineries, particularly in Thermus thermophilus HB8.…”
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What’s The Beef? Current Trends of the Florida Beef Cattle Industry as Perceived by Florida Beef Cattle Industry Leaders by Michah Gallagher, Matt Benge, Lauri Baker

“…Thirteen themes emerged from the data, such as environmental protection and alternative proteins. Florida ranchers need support from government entities to continue participation in conservation, education, and improvement of the cattle industry in Florida. …”
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Protocol for the isolation of silk glands from silkworms for snRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics by Yan Ma, Keshu Dong, Jie Hu, Yiyun Tang, Hanfu Xu

“…Summary: The silk glands (SGs) of silkworms specifically synthesize silk proteins, thus strongly influencing the yield and quality of silk. …”
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Biomarkers for Risk Stratification of Neoplastic Progression in Barrett Esophagus by Marjon Kerkhof, Johannes G. Kusters, Herman van Dekken, Ernst J. Kuipers, Peter D. Siersema

“…In this review, we will summarize the most promising tissue biomarkers, i.e. proliferation/cell cycle proteins, tumor suppressor genes, adhesion molecules, DNA ploidy status and inflammation associated markers, that can be used for risk stratification in BE, and discuss their respective clinical application.…”
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Sirtuin activators as an anti-aging intervention for longevity by Puja Sah, Anita K. Rai, Donkupar Syiem

“…Sirtuins are a family of NAD+-dependent class III histone deacetylases that regulate histones and other proteins. The mammalian sirtuins comprise seven members that have a role in energy metabolism, DNA repair, inflammation, cell survival, apoptosis, cellular senescence, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial production. …”
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Electrolyte disorders in athletes by Michał Rogulski, Yauheniya Patarocha, Aleksandra Ślusarska, Jolanta Mędyk, Paulina Błasiak, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Patryk Mikołajec, Ruslan Huk, Barbara Bilecka, Jakub Wirkijowski

“… The majority of reviews on sports nutrition issues focus on macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and fat, often disregarding substances such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. …”
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The Central Roles of Noncoding RNA in Estrogen-Dependent Female Reproductive System Tumors by Jiajie Tu, Huan Yang, Lei Jiang, Yu Chen, Yu Chen, Zhe Li, Lei Li, Yuanyuan Zhang, Xiaochun Chen, He Chen, Zhiying Yu

“…Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are defined as RNAs that do not encode proteins, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), both of which have been reported in estrogen-dependent female reproductive system tumors. …”
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Phytochemical Screening of the Roots, Stem, Leaves and Flowers of Tithonia Diversifolia For Antimicrobial Properties. by Baluku, Geoffrey Kapere

“…Results revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, carbohydrates, glycosides, anthraquinones, proteins, volatile oils, and reducing sugars. The study concluded that the plant extracts contained several bioactive chemicals that are effective for antimicrobial activity. …”
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Mechanistic insights into connexin-mediated neuroglia crosstalk in neurodegenerative diseases by Simona Denaro, Simona D’Aprile, Nunzio Vicario, Rosalba Parenti

“…Neuroglial crosstalk is physiologically ensured by extracellular mediators and by the activity of connexins (Cxs), the forming proteins of gap junctions (Gjs) and hemichannels (HCs), which maintain intracellular and extracellular homeostasis. …”
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Research progress on Haemophilus parasuis vaccines by Yu Duan, Yue Hao, Huapeng Feng, Jianhong Shu, Yulong He

“…Vaccination is an important means to prevent and control HPS infection, and the currently available vaccines are mainly the inactivated type or subunit vaccines containing immunogenic HPS proteins. This study reviews recent advances in HPS vaccines, analyzes the relative effectiveness of the components of subunit vaccines and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each vaccine type. …”
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Small Flock Poultry Nutrition by Michael A. Davis

“…This 4-page fact sheet examines the roles of water, carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, and feed additives in poultry growth and development. …”
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The Potential of Single-Chain Variable Fragment Antibody: Role in Future Therapeutic and Diagnostic Biologics by Getachew Gezehagn Kussia, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema

“…The specificity and affinity of these molecules are comparable to those of parental antibodies. Fusion with marker proteins and other potent molecules improves their stability, circulation half-life, activity, and efficient purification. …”
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Biological Functions and Clinical Significance of the ABCG1 Transporter by Stanislav Kotlyarov, Anna Kotlyarova

“…ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are a large family of proteins that transport various substances across cell membranes using energy from ATP hydrolysis. …”
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An overview of the human immune system and the role of interferon regulatory factors (IRFs) by Ashwinder Kaur, Chee-Mun Fang

“… The immune system consists of a dynamic network of cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that communicate to provide adequate defense responses against pathogenic agents. …”
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Small Flock Poultry Nutrition by Michael A. Davis

“…This 4-page fact sheet examines the roles of water, carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, and feed additives in poultry growth and development. …”
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Moving “Forward” in Plasmodium Genetics through a Transposon-Based Approach by Bharath Balu

“…A majority of the Plasmodium genome, however, remains annotated to code for hypothetical proteins with unknown functions. The introduction of forward genetics has provided novel means to gain a better understanding of gene functions and their associated phenotypes in Plasmodium. …”
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