Association of ERAP1 and ERAP2 gene polymorphisms and ERAP2 protein with the susceptibility and severity of rheumatoid arthritis in the Ukrainian population by Iryna Kril, Iryna Kril, Andrzej Wiśniewski, Agnieszka Tarnowska, Khrystyna Lishchuk-Yakymovych, Yaryna Bojko, Piotr Kuśnierczyk, Valentyna V. Chopyak, Izabela Nowak

“…ERAP1 rs26653 and ERAP2 rs2248374 were also associated with the Disease Activity Score (DAS28), and some polymorphisms were also associated with anti-citrullinated protein or anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin antibodies. RA patients secreted higher concentrations of ERAP2 than controls. …”
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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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Inhibition of S100A8/A9 ameliorates neuroinflammation by blocking NET formation following traumatic brain injury by Guihong Shi, Yiyao Cao, Jianye Xu, Bo Chen, Xu Zhang, Yanlin Zhu, Liang Liu, Xilei Liu, Luyuan Zhang, Yuan Zhou, Shenghui Li, Guili Yang, Xiao Liu, Fanglian Chen, Xin Chen, Jianning Zhang, Shu Zhang

“…S100A8/A9, also known as calprotectin or myeloid-related protein-8/14 (MRP8/14), is an alarmin primarily secreted by activated neutrophils with potent pro-inflammatory property. …”
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Peptide-based vaccine targeting IL17A attenuates experimental spondyloarthritis in HLA-B27 transgenic rats by Tetsuya Tomita, Hiromi Rakugi, Hiroki Hayashi, Ryuichi Morishita, Jiao Sun, Yuka Yanagida, Shota Yoshida, Satoshi Baba, Akiko Tenma, Masayoshi Toyoura, Sotaro Kawabata, Takako Ehara, Ryoko Asaki, Makoto Sakaguchi, Hideki Tomioka, Munehisa Shimamura, Hironori Nakagami

“…Enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot) assays for IL4- and interferon-γ-secreting splenocytes were conducted to evaluate IL17A-specific T cell activation. …”
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The use of bacterial culture for Leptospirosis di- agnosis in female water buffaloes by Rosaura Pérez-Gil, Oriana Gavidia, Juan Torres

“…Therefore, this research aimed to reveal the presence of Leptospira spp. in aborted fetuses, genital-urinary secretions of female and male Bubalus bubalis, food raw materials, and rodent feces using bacteriological culture. …”
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The injury effect of osteopontin in sepsis-associated lung injury by Qian Wang, Zhicai Yu, Zhixin Song, Xue Lu, Zhu Li, Dandan Pi, Jing Li, Feng Xu

“…Osteopontin (OPN) is secreted by various cells and plays a crucial role in inflammatory responses and immune regulation. …”
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Réprimer par le droit : L’intervention de la Brigade nationale de police judicaire dans les procès du Hirak El-Rif by Mariam Benalioua

“…The argument I defend consists in showing how the BNPJ has changed its methods and strategy of repression, from a brigade whose mission was to dismantle clandestine left-wing political organizations through torture and secret detention, with the sole aim of gathering information leading to the location and tracking down of political activists in order to make them disappear, to a Brigade whose strategy of repression involved judicial action, conducting interrogations and drawing up reports aimed at collecting legal evidence that could be used during trials. …”
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Comprehensive pan-cancer analysis reveals NTN1 as an immune infiltrate risk factor and its potential prognostic value in SKCM by Fuxiang Luan, Yuying Cui, Ruizhe Huang, Zhuojie Yang, Shishi Qiao

“…Abstract Netrin-1 (NTN1) is a laminin-related secreted protein involved in axon guidance and cell migration. …”
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Functional differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells exhibiting electrophysiological activity by B. Pardo-Rodríguez, A. M. Baraibar, I. Manero-Roig, J. Luzuriaga, J. Salvador-Moya, Y. Polo, R. Basanta-Torres, F. Unda, S. Mato, Gaskon Ibarretxe, Jose Ramon Pineda

“…Unlike other human stem cells, hDPSCs can be differentiated, without genetic modification, to neural cells that secrete neuroprotective factors. However, a better understanding of their real capacity to give rise to functional neurons and integrate into synaptic networks is still needed. …”
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Forecasting the Incidence of Mumps Based on the Baidu Index and Environmental Data in Yunnan, China: Deep Learning Model Study by Xin Xiong, Linghui Xiang, Litao Chang, Irene XY Wu, Shuzhen Deng

“… BackgroundMumps is a viral respiratory disease characterized by facial swelling and transmitted through respiratory secretions. Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, mumps outbreaks have reemerged globally, including in China, where it remains a significant public health issue. …”
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Remote Continuous Microinjury-Triggered Cytokines Facilitate Severe Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing via the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK Pathway by Huang X, Liu J, Wu X, Mo Y, Luo X, Yang Y, Yang C, Liang X, Liang R, Chen Y, Fan Z, Lu W, Chen Y, Hua Q

“…These changes were in parallel with the expression of TGF-β 1, PDGF-BB, and VEGF in the foot wounds and the frequency of EPCs in both bone marrow and peripheral circulation, which implied that the secreted TGF-β 1, PDGF-BB, and VEGF promote proliferation and migration of EPCs to the foot wounds. …”
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Search for and functional annotation of multi-domain PLA2 family proteins in flatworms by M. E. Bocharnikova, I. I. Turnaev, D. A. Afonnikov

“…An orthologous group of secreted phospholipases has been identified, which is represented only in Digenea and this family has undergone duplications in the genomes of opisthorchids. …”
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USC-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles-Functionalized Scaffolds Promote Scarless Vaginal Defect Repair via Delivery of Decorin and DUSP3 Proteins by Xu Y, Li J, Qiu Y, Wu F, Xue Z, Liu B, Fan H, Zhou Y, Wu Q

“…Designing functional scaffolds that incorporate sEVs is a promising approach for scarless vaginal defect repair.Methods: sEVs-loaded scaffolds were developed through electrostatic interactions between negatively charged sEVs secreted by urine-derived stem cells (USC-sEVs) and positively charged human acellular amniotic membranes. …”
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New approach to generating of human monoclonal antibodies specific to the proteolytic domain of botulinum neurotoxin A by Marina Vladimirovna Silkina, Alena Sergeevna Kartseva, Alena Konstantinovna Riabko, Mariia Aleksandrovna Makarova, Metkhun Madibronovich Rogozin, Yana Olegovna Romanenko, Igor Georgievich Shemyakin, Ivan Alekseevich Dyatlov, Victoria Valerievna Firstova

“…Results: We have succeeded in creating 3 hybridomas that secrete huMAbs specific to native BoNT/A and the proteolytic domain (LC) of BoNT/A. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Bone mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNA-7-5p inhibits progression of acute myeloid leukemia by targeting OSBPL11 by Duanfeng Jiang, Xin Wu, Xiaoying Sun, Wei Tan, Xin Dai, Youbang Xie, Ashuai Du, Qiangqiang Zhao

“…Exosomes containing proteins or nucleic acids are secreted by cells; they participate in intercellular communication and serve as key modulators of hematopoiesis. …”
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 1 Is Required for Human Umbilical Cord–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell–Mediated Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy by Guangyang Liu, Herui Wang, Chenliang Zhang, Xin Li, Yi Mi, Yaoyao Chen, Liqiang Xu, Li Miao, Haomiao Long, Yongjun Liu

“…Previous in vitro studies indicate that TNF-α secreted by T cells can activate NF-κB in human MSCs, thereby triggering the immunoregulatory capacity of MSCs in a manner dependent on tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFR1). …”
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Whole genome sequencing of a novel carrageenan-degrading bacterium Photobacterium rosenbergii and oligosaccharide preparation by Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Runmin Chen, Kit-Leong Cheong, Zhuo Wang, Rui Li, Xuejing Jia, Qiaoli Zhao, Xiaofei Liu, Bingbing Song, Saiyi Zhong, Saiyi Zhong

“…In addition, there are no current reports of bacteria of the genus Photobacterium capable of secreting κ-carrageenanase or degrading carrageenan.MethodsIn the current study, strain GDSX-4 was obtained from Gracilaria coronopifolia after enrichment culture, primary screening and rescreening and was initially characterized by morphology and 16SrDNA. …”
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Microenvironmental G protein‐coupled estrogen receptor‐mediated glutamine metabolic coupling between cancer‐associated fibroblasts and triple‐negative breast cancer cells governs t... by Chongwu He, Meixi Peng, Xiaoqiang Zeng, Hanzhi Dong, Zhengkui Sun, Jiawei Xu, Manran Liu, Liyan Liu, Yanxiao Huang, Zhiqiang Peng, Yu‐An Qiu, Chunling Jiang, Bin Xu, Tenghua Yu

“…This glutamine is then secreted into the extracellular matrix and absorbed by TNBC cells, enhancing their viability, motility, and chemoresistance both in vitro and in vivo. …”
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‘Queer Reverence’: Aubrey Beardsley’s Venus and Tannhäuser by Nicole Fluhr

“…It recasts the legendary Christian bard who tries and fails to renounce pagan pleasures as a sexually adventurous dandy; visiting the underground realm of the exiled goddess Venus, he finds it equal parts Alice in Wonderland and My Secret Life, peopled by decadent courtiers who feast, gamble, and gambol together. …”
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