Knockdown of zebrafish tmem242 enhances the production of ROS that signals to increase f9a expression resulting in DIC-like condition by Afnan Deebani, Jabila Mary, Sanchi Dhinoja, Ayah Al Qaryoute, Weam Fallatah, Pudur Jagadeeswaran

“…Abstract Transmembrane proteins (TMEMs) are embedded in cell membranes and often have poorly understood functions. …”
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Prophage-DB: a comprehensive database to explore diversity, distribution, and ecology of prophages by Etan Dieppa-Colón, Cody Martin, James C. Kosmopoulos, Karthik Anantharaman

“…Results Here we develop and describe Prophage-DB, a database of prophages, their proteins, and associated metadata that will serve as a resource for viral genomics and microbial ecology. …”
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Exosomes derived from liver failure patients’ plasma stimulated mesenchymal stem cells alleviate acute liver failure by Zhuoran Wang, Jun Ling, Shaoli You, Bing Zhu

“…The levels of signaling pathway proteins were determined by western blotting. Results Stimulation with plasma from patients with liver failure significantly altered the morphology of MSCs and reduced their proliferative activity. …”
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Identification and characterization of CONSTANS-like (COL) gene family in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). by Darun Cai, Hui Liu, Na Sang, Xianzhong Huang

“…We studied their chromosome distribution, phylogenetic relationships, and structures of genes and proteins. Our results showed that GhCOLs were classified into three groups, and 14 COLs in group I showed conserved structure when compared with other plants. …”
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Harnessing multivariate insights coupled with susceptibility indices to reveal morpho-physiological and biochemical traits in heat tolerance of cotton by Tahira Luqman, Manzoor Hussain, Muhammad Kashif Riaz Khan

“…Biochemical assays underlined the elevated activities of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), total free amino acids (TFA), total soluble sugars (TSS), proline content and declined production of total soluble proteins (TSP), which is indicative of oxidative stress. …”
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An In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison of Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells by Jamie Mollentze, Chrisna Durandt, Michael S. Pepper

“…The osteogenic process is a complex network of transcription factors, stimulators, inhibitors, proteins, etc., and in vivo experiments are helpful in evaluating the various aspects of this osteogenic process without distractions and confounding variables. …”
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Crushed Capsicum chacoense Hunz Fruits: A Food Native Resource of Paraguay with Antioxidant and Anthelmintic Activity by Eva Coronel, Laura Mereles, Silvia Caballero, Nelson Alvarenga

“…The samples presented high levels of dietary fiber (47.05-49.19 g/100 g), proteins (14.43-15.60 g/100 g), and potassium (1708-1733 mg/100 g). …”
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MicroRNA-221 protects myocardial contractility in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury through phospholamban. by Hongyu Li, Jimiao Qiu, Chang Liu, Guobing Yu, Danyu Wu, Yichun Chu, Kai Wang

“…Quantitative RT-PCR analysis was performed to observe the variation in miRNA 221, PLB, SERCA2, RYR2, NCX1, Cyt C and caspase 3 mRNA levels in myocardium, while Western blot assessed the levels of PLB, p-PLB (Ser16), p-PLB (Thr17), SERCA2, RYR2, NCX1, Cyt C and caspase 3 proteins. Changes in the structural integrity of the mouse heart were identified with HE and MASSON staining, while TUNEL staining was used to evaluate the TUNEL-positive cells of cardiomyocytes. …”
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Diversity of harmful and beneficial insects on faba bean, Vicia faba L. in Assiut Governorate, Northern Upper Egypt by Hend O. Mohamed, Hassan F. Dahi, Asmaa H. Mahmoud

“…Their seeds are rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins for human food and animal consumption. …”
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Detection of gene clusters for biodegradation of alkanes and aromatic compounds in the Rhodococcus qingshengii VKM Ac-2784D genome by Yu. A. Markova, I. S. Petrushin, L. A. Belovezhets

“…The peripheral pathways include the genes encoding proteins for benzoic acid destruction. The presence of biphenyl 2,3-dioxygeneses as well as gene clusters of benzoate and 2-hydroxypentandienoate pathways suggests that R. qingshengii VKM Ac-2784D could degrade polychlorinated biphenyls. …”
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Cutibacterium acnes biofilm formation is influenced by bone microenvironment, implant surfaces and bacterial internalization by Jennifer Varin-Simon, Marius Colin, Frédéric Velard, Min Tang-Fichaux, Xavier Ohl, Céline Mongaret, Sophie C. Gangloff, Fany Reffuveille

“…While the proportion of polysaccharides signal was higher on plastic, the proportions of polysaccharides and proteins signals were more similar on titanium. The changes in biofilm composition for PJI-related strains was less noticeable. …”
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TGF-β1 inhibitor enhances the therapeutic effect of microwave ablation on hepatocellular carcinoma by Shufang Xiang, Juan Li, Mei Zhang

“…Expression of Ki67 and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by immunohistochemistry and western blotting. …”
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Elimination of Reactive Oxygen Species Formed by Chemotherapeutic Agent in Imatinib Resistant K562r Cell Line by Sweetgum Oil by Melike Bügül Kılınçarslan, Onur Eroğlu

“…Cytotoxicity, ROS formation, DNA damage due to ROS, autophagy, and the expression of Atg4A, Atg5, LC3α/β proteins in cell lines were investigated. In the cytotoxicity studies, the IC50 values of SO in K562R and K562S cells were determined as 250 μg/mL and 150 μg/mL. …”
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Effect of adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes on allergic rhinitis in mice by Xiaojie Xu, Chang Li, Qin Qin, Feiyan Han, Ying Wang

“…The AMSC-exos were identified in size, morphology and surface marker proteins. AR mouse models were made, and then effects of the AMSC-exos on AR mouse models were observed by injection of AMSC-exos into their tail veins. …”
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Biomarker discovery and phytochemical interventions in Alzheimer's disease: A path to therapeutic advances by Mithila Debnath, Mahir Azmal, Rashid Taqui, Moshiul Alam Mishu, Ajit Ghosh

“…This research provides a promising viewpoint on treatments for AD by focusing on proteins that are increased in certain parts of the brain, such as the EC and PC, which play a crucial role in the pathways leading to neurodegeneration.…”
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Review of the potential of bioactive compounds in seaweed to reduce histamine formation in fish and fish products by Muhammad Maskur, Asep Awaludin Prihanto, Muhamad Firdaus, Rovina Kobun, Rahmi Nurdiani

“…The bioactive compounds considered, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, and phenolic acids, exhibit their antibacterial effects through various mechanisms, including the inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis, disruption of cytoplasmic and cell membranes, and inhibition of enzymes by reacting with sulfhydryl groups on proteins. In conclusion, the integration of underexplored seaweeds in fishery product preservation represents a promising and innovative approach for future food safety and sustainability. …”
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Protection of Alzheimer’s disease progression by a human-origin probiotics cocktail by Santosh Kumar Prajapati, Shaohua Wang, Sidharth P Mishra, Shalini Jain, Hariom Yadav

“…This is achieved by beneficially modulating the microbiome, improving intestinal tight junction proteins, reducing permeability in both gut and BBB, and decreasing inflammation in the gut, blood circulation, and brain, ultimately mitigating AD pathology and cognitive decline.…”
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Carboxymethyl Hyaluronan-Stabilized Nanoparticles for Anticancer Drug Delivery by Jessica L. Woodman, Min Sung Suh, Jianxing Zhang, Yuvabharath Kondaveeti, Diane J. Burgess, Bruce A. White, Glenn D. Prestwich, Liisa T. Kuhn

“…Carboxymethyl hyaluronic acid (CMHA) is a semisynthetic derivative of HA that is recognized by HA binding proteins but contains an additional carboxylic acid on some of the 6-hydroxyl groups of the N-acetyl glucosamine sugar units. …”
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Anticataract Effect of the Aqueous Extract of the Flowers of Aspilia africana in Murine Model of Diabetic and Age-Related Cataracts by Adwoa Frema Amanfo, Samuel Kyei, Yaw Duah Boakye, Clement Osei Akoto, Justice Kwaku Addo, Kofi Oduro Yeboah, Newman Osafo

“…Markers of lens transparency, such as aquaporin 0, alpha-A crystallin, and total lens proteins and lens glutathione levels, were significantly preserved (p≤0.05–0.0001) in each cataract model after AAE treatment. …”
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Resistance of Biomphalaria alexandrina to Schistosoma mansoni and Bulinus truncatus to Schistosoma haematobium Correlates with Unsaturated Fatty Acid Levels in the Snail Soft Tissu... by Marian Elias, Rasha S. Hanafi, Samia El-Bardicy, Ebtisam A. Hafez, Rashika El Ridi

“…Snails were examined for presence or lack of infection association with soft tissue and hemolymph content of proteins, cholesterol, and triglycerides, evaluated using standard biochemical techniques and palmitic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic acid, assayed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. …”
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