Prevalidation of an ELISA for Detection of a New Clinical Entity: Leishmania donovani-Induced Cutaneous Leishmaniasis by Bhagya Deepachandi, Sudath Weerasinghe, Himali Gunathilake, Thisira P. Andrahennadi, Mahendra N. Wickramanayake, Shantha Siri, Vishvanath Chandrasekharan, Preethi Soysa, Yamuna Siriwardana

“…., cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL), and visceral leishmaniasis (VL)) that are mainly determined by its causative species. Leishmania donovani, the most virulent and visceralizing parasite, is increasingly reported to cause CL in many countries in the world. …”
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Mechanism of Action of Decitabine in the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia by Regulating LINC00599 by Fan Du, Ting Jin, Li Wang

“…For each group, apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were detected using flow cytometry. …”
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Cyclooxygenase-2/prostaglandin E2 inhibition remodulated photodynamic therapy-associated immunosuppression for enhanced cancer immunotherapy by Tao Xu, Kehan Liu, Shuqi Mi, Yao Yao, Mengyao Zhang, Shujuan Xue, Feng Zhi, Sally-Ann Cryan, Dawei Ding

“…Photodynamic therapy (PDT) directly destroys cancer cells by producing reactive oxygen species (ROS), and enhances the immunogenicity of ''cold'' tumors by inducing immunogenic cell death (ICD), thereby promoting T cell development against tumors. …”
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A novel strategy for the protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1 against ovarian reserve decline by the PINK1 pathway by Pengdi Yang, Meiling Fan, Ying Chen, Dan Yang, Lu Zhai, Baoyu Fu, Lili Zhang, Yanping Wang, Rui Ma, Liwei Sun

“…Ginsenoside Rg1 improved superoxide dismutase, catalase activity, and gene expression while reducing reactive oxygen species levels. Ginsenoside Rg1 activated the mitophagy pathway by upregulating PINK1, Parkin, and Atg8a and downregulating Ref(2)P. …”
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Repetitive Mild but Not Single Moderate Brain Trauma Is Associated with TAR DNA-Binding Protein 43 Mislocalization and Glial Activation in the Mouse Spinal Cord by Tamara Janković, Jelena Rajič Bumber, Nika Gržeta Krpan, Petra Dolenec, Marc Jaeger, Jasna Kriz, Gordana Župan, Kristina Pilipović

“…<b>Results</b>: Here, we found an early formation of toxic phosphorylated TDP-43 species on the 3rdday post-injury which, together with TDP-43 cytoplasmic translocation, remained present in the subacute period of 14 days after repetitive mild but not single moderate TBI. …”
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Lipid Coating Modulates Effects of Nanoceria on Oxidative Metabolism in Human Embryonic Lung Fibroblasts: A Case of Cardiolipin by Elena V. Proskurnina, Madina M. Sozarukova, Elizaveta S. Ershova, Ekaterina A. Savinova, Larisa V. Kameneva, Natalia N. Veiko, Maria A. Teplonogova, Vladimir P. Saprykin, Vladimir K. Ivanov, Svetlana V. Kostyuk

“…Cell viability, mitochondrial activity, intracellular reactive oxygen species, NOX4, NRF2, and NF-κB expression, oxidative DNA damage/repair, autophagy, and cell proliferation were studied. …”
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A Lipiodol Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by Iron‐Doped Carbon Nanozymes for Liver Transarterial Chemoembolization by Xiancheng Xia, Yang Li, Rongkang Huang, Yuanbin Wang, Wenxuan Xiong, Hui Zhou, Min Li, Xidong Lin, Youchen Tang, Bo Zhang

“…More importantly, upon entry into tumor cells, ICN catalyze the generation of reactive oxygen species via the Fenton‐like reaction while simultaneously consuming intracellular glutathione, thereby inducing tumor cell death via chemodynamic therapy. …”
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Four decades of phenology in an alpine amphibian: trends, stasis, and climatic drivers by Lenzi, Omar, Grossenbacher, Kurt, Zumbach, Silvia, Lüscher, Beatrice, Althaus, Sarah, Schmocker, Daniela, Recher, Helmut, Thoma, Marco, Ozgul, Arpat, Schmidt, Benedikt R.

“…Strong phenological shifts in response to changes in climatic conditions have been reported for many species, including amphibians, which are expected to breed earlier. …”
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Nonspecific response of Lake Baikal phytoplankton to anthropogenic impact by A. A. Nikonova, S. S. Vorobyeva

“…As was shown, the changing of the dominant species of phytoplankton collected from the surface water layer (~0.3 m) took place from February to June 2021. …”
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Tracking a large‐scale and highly toxic Arctic algal bloom: Rapid detection and risk communication by Evangeline Fachon, Robert S. Pickart, Gay Sheffield, Emma Pate, Mrunmayee Pathare, Michael L. Brosnahan, Eric Muhlbach, Kali Horn, Nathaniel N. Spada, Anushka Rajagopalan, Peigen Lin, Leah T. McRaven, Loreley S. Lago, Jie Huang, Frank Bahr, Dean A. Stockwell, Katherine A. Hubbard, Thomas J. Farrugia, Kathi A. Lefebvre, Donald M. Anderson

“…Abstract In recent years, blooms of the neurotoxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella have been documented in Pacific Arctic waters, and the paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) that this species produces have been detected throughout the food web. …”
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A Spray Foliar Containing <i>Methylobacterium symbioticum</i> Did Not Increase Nitrogen Concentration in Leaves or Olive Yield Across Three Rainfed Olive Orchards by Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, João Ilídio Lopes, Sandra Martins, Cátia Brito, Carlos Manuel Correia, Margarida Arrobas

“…This microorganism is known for fixing N in the phyllosphere, regardless of the cultivated species. This study was conducted in three rainfed olive orchards over three years. …”
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Dynamic changes in the gastrointestinal microbial communities of Gangba sheep and analysis of their functions in plant biomass degradation at high altitude by Xiaozhen Liu, He Ding, Xiaoxue Zhang, Na Ta, Jinmei Zhao, Qian Zhang, Huiyun Liu, Mengjiao Sun, Xiaoqing Zhang

“…About 40% of the high-quality MAGs displaying enzyme activity were related to the microbial species that contribute to plant biomass degradation. …”
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Amebicidal and Antiadhesion Activities of Knema retusa Extract Against Acanthamoeba triangularis T4 Genotype on Contact Lenses and Modeling Simulation of Its Main Compound, E2N, Ag... by Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Imran Sama-ae, Suthinee Sangkanu, Dhrubo Ahmed Khan, Partha Biswas, Md. Nazmul Hasan, Julalak Chuprom, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Christophe Wiart, Masyitah Binti Zulkipli, Nor Hayati Abdullah, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Sonia M. Rodrigues Oliveira, Shanmuga Sundar Saravanabhavan, Polrat Wilairatana, Tooba Mahboob, Veeranoot Nissapatorn

“…Anti-Acanthamoeba activities of 44 extracts from 5 plant species were determined. From 44 tested extracts, a chloroform extract of Kre bark showed the strongest anti-Acanthamoeba activities against both trophozoites and cysts, with MIC values of 32.25 and 62.50 μg/mL, respectively. …”
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Strain-specific effects of Akkermansia muciniphila on the regulation of intestinal barrier by Yang Liu, Qing Liu, Chengcheng Zhang, Jianxin Zhao, Hao Zhang, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai

“…However, the strain-specific and underlying regulatory mechanisms of this species on gut barrier function were not well studied. …”
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Safeguarding and using global banana diversity: a holistic approach by Ines Van den houwe, Rachel Chase, Julie Sardos, Max Ruas, Els Kempenaers, Valentin Guignon, Sebastien Massart, Sebastien Carpentier, Bart Panis, Mathieu Rouard, Nicolas Roux

“…Efficiencies are sought through research and development of techniques on detecting viruses, the genetic integrity of accessions, and on innovative means of safeguarding banana diversity, such as conserving populations of wild species by seed banking. Although the conservation of global banana diversity is the main objective of the ITC, significant value comes from its holistic approach to better understand and promote its germplasm through numerous research activities and resources. …”
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Are Collagen Protons Visible with the Zero Echo Time (ZTE) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequence: A D₂O Exchange and Freeze-Drying Study by Tan Guo, Dina Moazamian, Arya A. Suprana, Saeed Jerban, Eric Y. Chang, Yajun Ma, Michael Carl, Min Chen, Jiang Du

“…It is known that ultrashort echo time (UTE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences can detect signals from water protons but not collagen protons in short T2 species such as cortical bone and tendons. However, whether collagen protons are visible with the zero echo time (ZTE) MRI sequence is still unclear. …”
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Tangeretin offers neuroprotection against colchicine-induced memory impairment in Wistar rats by modulating the antioxidant milieu, inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress in t... by Olalekan Bukunmi Ogunro, Mojisola Esther Karigidi, Gideon Ampoma Gyebi, Areej Turkistani, Ahmad H. Almehmadi

“…Results The biochemical analysis showed that chronic administration of tangeretin effectively reversed the colchicine-induced increase in the level/activity of lipid peroxidation, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), myeloperoxidase (MPO), nitrite, reactive oxygen species (ROS), tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, amyloid beta (Aβ) peptide, and caspase-3. …”
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Influence of Physicochemical Properties of Oil Sludge on Syngas Production for Energy Applications by Hiago Oliveira, Isabela Pinheiro, Ana Ramos, Osvaldo Venturini, Adriano Mariano, York Santiago

“…Increasing the equivalence ratio (ER) led to higher gasification temperatures, producing energetic species such as H₂, CH₄, and CO, raising the calorific value of the resulting syngas. …”
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Ecotoxicity of lanthanides to Daphnia magna: insights from elemental behavior and speciation in a standardized test medium by Vignati, Davide A.L., Martin, Loïc A., Poirier, Laurence, Zalouk-Vergnoux, Aurore, Fouque, Chantal, Bojic, Clément, Hissler, Christophe, Cossu-Leguille, Carole

“…Thermodynamic speciation calculations confirm the possible formation of insoluble species, mainly LN carbonates. However, the corresponding theoretical solubility limits do not fully agree with measured concentrations at the end of the tests. …”
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Trace element and mercury speciation analysis in yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) by María Victoria Panzl, Jarol R. Miranda-Andrades, Wendy J. Sandoval Rojano, Joseane A. Mendes, Tatiana D. Saint'Pierre, Alejandra Rodríguez-Haralambides, Ricardo Q. Aucelio

“…Ultrasonic-assisted extractions of mercurial species were made followed by distillation and dilution with water for CV-AAS. …”
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