Research Progress on the Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of <i>Houttuynia cordata</i> Thunb and a Predictive Analysis of Quality Markers by Zhuo Yang, Peng Ji, Chenchen Li, Fanlin Wu, Yongli Hua, Yanming Wei, Yuxia Cao

“…The aim of this study is to review the botany, chemical composition, pharmacological effects, and quality control of <i>H. cordata</i> to establish a better-quality evaluation system. …”
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Role of Lactate in Inflammatory Processes: Friend or Foe by Carolina Manosalva, John Quiroga, John Quiroga, Alejandra I. Hidalgo, Pablo Alarcón, Nicolás Ansoleaga, Nicolás Ansoleaga, María Angélica Hidalgo, Rafael Agustín Burgos

“…In recent years, evidence has accumulated describing the role of lactate in inflammatory processes; however, there are differences as to whether lactate can currently be considered a pro- or anti-inflammatory mediator. Herein, we review these recent advances on the pleiotropic effects of lactate on the inflammatory process. …”
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Nuclear receptors in regulation of bile acids transport and metabolism by A. F. Sheptulina, Ye. N. Shirokova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The aim of review. Nuclear receptors are ligandactivated transcription factors, involved in regulation of metabolism and transport of bile acids (BA) both under physiological, and cholestatic conditions. …”
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Risk Factors for Refractory Diabetic Macular Oedema after Sub-Tenon’s Capsule Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection by Toshiyuki Oshitari, Yuta Kitamura, Sakiko Nonomura, Miyuki Arai, Yoko Takatsuna, Eiju Sato, Takayuki Baba, Shuichi Yamamoto

“…The medical records of 124 patients (124 eyes) treated by STTA were reviewed. The age, sex, HbA1c level, best-corrected visual acuity, central macular thickness, insulin use, pioglitazone use, systemic hypertension, serous retinal detachment, proteinuria, panretinal photocoagulation, microaneurysm photocoagulation (MAPC), subthreshold micropulse diode laser photocoagulation (SMDLP), cataract surgery, and history of vitrectomy were examined by logistic regression analysis. …”
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IMPROVING THE BUSINESS TRAJECTORY AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN SOUTH AFRICA by L WENTZEL, John SMALLWOOD, Fidelise EMUZE

“…However, the preliminary findings that form the nexus of this paper are based on the reviewed literature, and a pilot study that was conducted among a purposive sample of construction SMEs - Grades 1 to 5 on the cidb register. …”
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Adipokines regulate the development and progression of MASLD through organellar oxidative stress by Ke Zhao, Heng Zhang, Wenyu Ding, Xiaoshuai Yu, Yanli Hou, Xihong Liu, Xinhua Li, Xiaolei Wang

“…These adipokines intricately orchestrate regulatory pathways that impact glucose and lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function, thereby influencing the evolution of hepatic steatosis and progression to metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This review examines recent data, underscoring the critical interplay of oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, and redox signaling in adipokine-mediated mechanisms. …”
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The Clinical Significance of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Asthma by Sachin Pendharkar, Sanjay Mehta

“…In the present paper, the relationship of elevated eNO levels in asthma with inflammatory, physiological and clinical markers of asthma in adults was reviewed. Use of eNO is a promising tool for diagnosing asthma, for monitoring asthma control and for guiding optimal anti-inflammatory asthma therapy. …”
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The role of the extracellular matrix in cardiac regeneration by Xiying Wang, Shuo Yu, Lan Xie, Meixiang Xiang, Hong Ma

“…However, emerging evidence suggests that the ECM may contribute to heart regeneration following cardiac injury. The present review offers a complete overview of the existing information and novel discoveries regarding the involvement of the ECM in heart regeneration from both mechanical and biochemical perspectives. …”
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Impact of Periodontitis and Oral Dysbiosis Metabolites in the Modulation of Accelerating Ageing and Human Senescence by Mariacristina Amato, Alessandro Polizzi, Gaia Viglianisi, Francesco Leonforte, Marco Mascitti, Gaetano Isola

“…Effective management strategies targeting the oral microbiota and senescent pathways may offer novel avenues for promoting healthy ageing and preventing age-related morbidities. This review will analyze the current literature about the intricate interplay between periodontitis, oral dysbiosis, and the processes of senescence, shedding light on their collective impact on the modulation and accelerated ageing and age-related diseases. …”
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Outcome of Glansectomy and Skin Grafting in the Management of Penile Cancer by Hugh F. O'Kane, Ajay Pahuja, K. J. Ho, Ali Thwaini, Thaigarajan Nambirajan, Patrick Keane

“…Materials and Methods. We retrospectively reviewed data on all patients undergoing surgical management of penile cancer by a single surgeon between 1998 and 2008. …”
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ROBOTISATION AND SERVICE AUTOMATION IN THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR: A META-STUDY (1993-2024) by Dušan MANDIĆ, Miroslav KNEŽEVIĆ, Dušan BOROVČANIN, Aleksandra VUJKO

“…The data sets used for the observations consist primarily of key research works, predominantly appearing in peer-reviewed international journals. Additional sources include conference proceedings, books, reports, and theses spanning the past three decades, from November 1993 to June 2024. …”
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Enhancing efficiency and stability in perovskite solar cells: innovations in self-assembled monolayers by Jingshu Tian, Haichang Zhang

“…Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) have emerged as a crucial solution, enhancing interfacial properties, facilitating hole extraction, and minimizing non-radiative recombination. This review examines recent advancements in SAMs for PVSCs, focusing on three key areas: anchoring groups and interface engineering, electronic structure modulation as well as band alignment, and stability optimization. …”
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Gut Microbiota and its Metabolites in Pathogenesis of NAFLD by M. S. Reshetova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, V. T. Ivashkin, K. V. Ivashkin, S. A. Appolonova, T. L. Lapina

“…Metabolites of microbial origin are important biological molecules involved in many specific reactions of the human body. This literature review presents the results of recent studies in the field of metabolomics in patients with NAFLD. …”
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Treatment of Nonvariceal Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage by Transcatheter Embolization by Muhammad Ali, Tanveer Ul Haq, Basit Salam, Madiha Beg, Raza Sayani, Muhammad Azeemuddin

“…Material and Methods. A retrospective review of 200 consecutive patients who underwent mesenteric arteriography for acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal hemorrhage between February 2004 and February 2011 was done. …”
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Neurotoxicological Effects of Some Mycotoxins on Humans Health and Methods of Neuroprotection by Aleksandra Kuć-Szymanek, Daria Kubik-Machura, Klaudia Kościelecka, Tomasz Męcik-Kronenberg, Lidia Radko

“…At the end of the article, based on the literature data, we attempted to present ways to mitigate mycotoxin neurotoxicity using mainly natural substances of plant origin. The data in this review focus on the <i>Fusarium</i> mycotoxins most frequently found in food and will be useful as comparative information for future studies. …”
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The emergence of cell-based protein arrays to test for polyspecific off-target binding of antibody therapeutics by Diana M. Norden, Carmen T. Navia, Jonathan T. Sullivan, Benjamin J. Doranz

“…However, traditional approaches to assess the specificity of mAbs, primarily tissue cross-reactivity studies, have been unreliable, leading to off-target binding going undetected. Here, we review the emergence of cell-based protein arrays as an alternative and improved assessment of mAb specificity. …”
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The Case for Musical Instrument Training in Cerebral Palsy for Neurorehabilitation by Ana Alves-Pinto, Varvara Turova, Tobias Blumenstein, Renée Lampe

“…These multiple demands during instrument playing, together with the entertaining character of music, have led to the development and investigation of music-supported therapies, especially for rehabilitation with motor disorders resulting from brain damage. We review scientific evidence that supports the use of musical instrument playing for rehabilitation in CP. …”
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Possible Complications of Ureteroscopy in Modern Endourological Era: Two-Point or “Scabbard” Avulsion by Andrius Gaizauskas, Marius Markevicius, Sergejus Gaizauskas, Arunas Zelvys

“…The paper presents a case report and literature review of the two-point or “scabbard” avulsion. The loss of long segment of the upper ureter, when end-to-end anastomosis is not technically feasible, presents a challenge to the urological surgeon. …”
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Atención hospitalaria al paciente con enfermedad terminal by Angel Julio Romero Cabrera, Alfredo Espinosa Roca, Orestes Fresneda Quintana, Maribel Misas Menéndez

“…They will present the features that typically define the last days of life in this kind of patients. The following review states the guidelines to be followed when treating hospitalized terminal patients and the interdisciplinary approach that it requires.…”
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Homocysteine and Hypertension in Diabetes: Does PPARγ Have a Regulatory Role? by Utpal Sen, Suresh C. Tyagi

“…PPARγ agonist reduces tissue homocysteine levels and is reported to ameliorate homocysteine-induced deleterious vascular effects in diabetes. This review, in light of current information, focuses on the beneficial effects of PPARγ agonist in homocysteine-associated hypertension and vascular remodeling in diabetes.…”
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