Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes: From Pathophysiology to Lifestyle Modifications by Alfredo Caturano, Maria Rocco, Giuseppina Tagliaferri, Alessia Piacevole, Davide Nilo, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Ilaria Iadicicco, Mariarosaria Donnarumma, Raffaele Galiero, Carlo Acierno, Celestino Sardu, Vincenzo Russo, Erica Vetrano, Caterina Conte, Raffaele Marfella, Luca Rinaldi, Ferdinando Carlo Sasso

“…A central pathophysiological mechanism linking T2DM to cardiovascular complications is oxidative stress, defined as an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the body’s antioxidant defenses. …”
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Reshaping lipid metabolism with long-term alternate day feeding in type 2 diabetes mice by Eleni Beli, Yuanqing Yan, Leni Moldovan, Todd A. Lydic, Preethi Krishman, Sarah A. Tersey, Yaqian Duan, Tatiana E. Salazar, James M. Dominguez, Dung V. Nguyen, Abigail Cox, Sergio Li Calzi, Craig Beam, Raghavendra G. Mirmira, Carmella Evans-Molina, Julia V. Busik, Maria B. Grant

“…The metabolomic studies showed that oxidation of lipid species and ceramide levels were reduced in D-IF compared to D-AL. …”
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Emission Characteristics and Health Risk Assessment of Volatile Organic Compounds in Key Industries: A Case Study in the Central Plains of China by Fengwei Liu, Lei Tong, Qingyue Luo, Yufei Ling, Hongyi Gu, Yangchao Lv, Anwei Shi, Hui Liu, Hang Xiao, Cenyan Huang

“…To determine the emission level and composition of local VOCs, this study conducted on-site sampling of 20 factories in eight key industries. A total of 105 VOC species in seven categories were observed. The concentration of total VOCs emitted from the eight industries in order from large to small was as follows: packaging and printing > pharmaceutical > paint manufacturing > industrial coating > chemical industry > metal smelting > furniture manufacturing > textile printing and dyeing. …”
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Trends in genome diversity of small populations under a conservation program: a case study of two French chicken breeds by Bortoluzzi, Chiara, Restoux, Gwendal, Rouger, Romuald, Desnoues, Benoit, Petitjean, Florence, Bosse, Mirte, Tixier-Boichard, Michèle

“…Livestock biodiversity is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history. Of all avian species, chickens are among the most affected ones because many local breeds have a small effective population size that makes them more susceptible to demographic and genetic stochasticity. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of the uterine microbiome in endometrial cancer patients - identification of Anaerococcus as a potential biomarker and carcinogenic cofactor by Olga Kuźmycz, Aleksandra Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Bolanowska, Anna Drozdzowska, Jakub Lach, Jakub Lach, Wiktoria Wierzbińska, Wiktoria Wierzbińska, Tomasz Kluz, Tomasz Kluz, Paweł Stączek

“…Functional predictions and in vitro assays indicated that Anaerococcus may contribute to carcinogenesis by inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and has the high ability to adhere to the human endometrial fibroblasts.DiscussionThe study provides evidence of distinct microbial signatures in EC, with Anaerococcus emerging as a potential biomarker. …”
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A Novel Multiplex LAMP Assay for the Rapid and Accurate Diagnosis of Visceral Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania infantum from Iran by Sahar Samsami, Sahar Namavari, Saeed Ataei, Abdolmajid Ghasemian, Ava Yazdanpanah, Neda Sepahi, Gholamreza Hatam, Hossein Faramarzi, Hadi Mirzaei, Razie Ranjbar, Ali Ghanbariasad

“…Moreover, a thorough assessment was conducted to determine the effectiveness of multiplex LAMP in identifying various Leishmania species, such as Leishmania tropica (L. tropica) and Leishmania major (L. major) in comparison to Leishmania infantum (L. infantum). …”
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Vaccination with Delta-PGM in the control of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) brucellosis by Alfredo Sánchez-Villalobos, Leandro Salas, Hengelbert Fuenmayor, Omaira Contreras, Enmanuel Machado

“… Brucellosis in buffalos represents an unresolved problem for consolidating the species in Venezuela. In 2020, a control program started in 5 associated farms with an estimated ˃ 20% prevalence. …”
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Biocontrol of gray spot disease on Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua by Bacillus velezensis GX1 by L. Sun, G.L. Deng, H.L. Wu, Q. He, S.H. Hu, J.Y. Li, X.Y. Li, S. Meng, A.N. He, Y.Q. Tian, X. Chen, S.H. Li

“…This study evaluated the biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus velezensis GX1 against gray spot disease (Pestalotiopsis xuefengensis) on the horticultural species, Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua. Results indicated that GX1 effectively inhibited P. xuefengensis HJHB1, inhibiting growth of the pathogen by 74.97 % in vitro and inhibiting disease development by 87.13 % in field experiments. …”
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Transcriptomic Insights into Dual Temperature–Salinity Stress Response in “Shuike No. 1”, a Pioneering Rainbow Trout Strain Bred in China by Xiaojun Liu, Gaochao Wang, Tianqing Huang, Enhui Liu, Wei Gu, Peng Fan, Kaibo Ge, Datian Li, Yunchao Sun, Gefeng Xu

“…Global warming poses a significant threat to aquaculture, particularly for cold-water species like rainbow trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>). …”
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Antimicrobial Activity Against ESKAPEE Bacteria and Mechanisms of Action by Thiago Hideo Endo, Mariana Homem de Mello Santos, Sara Scandorieiro, Bruna Carolina Gonçalves, Eliana Carolina Vespero, Márcia Regina Eches Perugini, Wander Rogério Pavanelli, Gerson Nakazato, Renata Katsuko Takayama Kobayashi

“…Regarding their mechanisms of action as antibacterials, for the first time, increased membrane permeability was detected, as evidenced by heightened dye absorption, along with the increased presence of total proteins and dsDNA in the extracellular medium of <i>Escherichia coli</i> ATCC2 25922 and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> ATCC 25923, and oxidative stress was also detected in bacteria treated with sertraline and paroxetine, with reduced efficiency observed in the presence of antioxidants and higher levels of oxygen-reactive species evidenced by their reaction with 6-carboxy-2′,7′-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate. …”
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Oxidative alterations in exfoliated oral mucosa cells of patients with major depressive disorder by Lukas Mendes de Abreu, Cintia Rodrigues da Silva, Ana Laura Ferreira Bortoleto, Giovana Barros Nunes, Matheus Martins Gracia, Rafael Akira Tzanno Murayama, Daniel Galera Bernabé, Gisele Zoccal Mingoti

“…Intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), caspase-3 and -7 activity, and reduced glutathione (GSH) were measured in Arbitrary Fluorescence Units (AFU). …”
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Seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Infection in Some Wildlife and Cattle in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Y. J. Atuman, C. A. Kudi, P. A. Abdu, O. O. Okubanjo, A. Abubakar, Y. Wungak, H. G. Ularamu

“…Classification of cattle into breed and sex showed that detectable antibodies to FMDV were higher (P<0.05) in White Fulani 157 (72.8%) than in Red Bororo 23 (39.7%) and Sokoto Gudali 17 (33.3%) breeds of cattle, whereas in females, detectable FMDV antibodies were higher (P<0.05) 150 (72.8%) than in males 47 (50.0%). In the wildlife species, antibodies to FMDV were detected in the waterbucks 2 (28.6%), elephant 1 (25.0%), wildebeests 4 (33.3%), and elands 6 (25.0%). …”
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Anti-inflammatory effects of Andrographis paniculata (Fah Talai Jone) via TNFα-JNK pathway and bioactive compound identification by Praphat Manuelo Ruengthanoo, Areeya Changthong, Pranee Sriraj, Jatuporn Prathumtet, Nutchapon Laikaew, Ratchadawan Aukkanimart

“…Cytotoxicity was evaluated using the sulforhodamine B assay, and the anti-inflammatory effects were assessed through cellular assays measuring reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and JNK pathway modulation. …”
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Identification and characterization of Serratia nematophila and Acinetobacter guillouiae from putrid-skin disease lesions in farmed Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) by Ling Guo, Xiyu Jin, Dan Yang, Li Wei, Jie Chen, Zhihua Lin, Li Ma

“…The Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) is a unique amphibious species endemic to China and holds significant economic value in aquaculture. …”
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Post-craniotomy infections: A point-by-point approach by Giovanni Carone, Marta Bonada, Evelyn Gisell Belotti, Eugenia D'Angeli, Annica Piccardi, Fabio Martino Doniselli, Guido Gubertini, Cecilia Casali, Francesco DiMeco, Massimiliano Del Bene

“…Results: PCNI incidences range from 0.7% to 8%, predominantly caused by gram-positive bacteria, especially Staphylococcus species. Significant risk factors identified include CSF leakage, emergency surgery, and certain tumour types, with infections typically manifesting post-discharge. …”
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Detection of genetic sex using a qPCR-based method in the bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) by Yi-Chien Lee, Li-Lun Tang, Yu-Chen Yeh, Hau-Wen Li, Huei-Mien Ke, Cheng-Ju Yang, Chun-I Chiang, Chia-Hui Wang, Yung-Che Tseng, Ching-Fong Chang, Isheng Jason Tsai, Guan-Chung Wu

“…The bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) is a valuable commercial species, especially in East Asia. While small-scale cultivation exists, efforts to achieve large-scale aquaculture are underway. …”
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Endophytic Fungi of <i>Calea pinnatifida</i> (Asteraceae): Dereplication of Crude Extracts, Antimicrobial Properties, and Identification of New Tetronic Acid Derivative Produced by... by Bianca Barna, Lhaís Araújo Caldas, Jackson Monteiro, Augusto Leonardo dos Santos, Renata Castiglioni Pascon, Marcelo Afonso Vallim, Marcelo José Pena Ferreira, Sarah Santos Gonçalves, Glaucia Queiroz dos Santos, Anderson Messias Rodrigues, Jamile Ambrósio de Carvalho, Suzan Pantaroto de Vasconcellos, Patricia Sartorelli

“…In our study, we isolated seven endophytic fungal strains from <i>Calea pinnatifida</i>, which were identified as <i>Hypomontagnella barbarensis</i>, <i>Neopestalotiopsis clavispora</i>, <i>Nigrospora sacchari-officinarum</i>, <i>Annulohypoxylon moriforme</i>, <i>Colletotrichum siamense</i>, and <i>Colletotrichum karstii</i> (with two isolates from the same species). Furthermore, the antimicrobial activity of the extracts was assessed, revealing that the extract from <i>Hypomontagnella barbarensis</i> demonstrated activity against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. …”
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Electroporation assisted delivery of Roussin salt porphyrin-based conjugated carbon nanoparticles for sono–X-ray–photodynamic prostate cancer in vitro and in vivo treatment by Samir Ali Abd El-Kaream, Abed Elrahman Ahmad Mohamad, Sohier Mahmoud El-Kholey, Samia Abd El-Moniem Ebied

“…Rapid advancements in material science have prompted the creation of several SXPs that create cytotoxic species with great selectivity, safety, and noninvasiveness for the treatment of tumors. …”
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Sesquiterpenoids from <i>Dysoxylum amooroides</i> Stem Bark: Isolation, Structure Determination, and Cytotoxicity Against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells by Latifah Gunawan, Hidayat Nurul Mustofa, Al Arofatus Naini, Desi Harneti, Ace Tatang Hidayat, Nurlelasari Nurlelasari, Rani Maharani, Tri Mayanti, Sofa Fajriah, Khalijah Awang, Mohamad Nurul Azmi, Unang Supratman

“…The three compounds were found in D. amooroides species for the first time. The structures of the isolated compounds were identified and established based on an extensive spectroscopic analysis involving HR-TOF-ESI-MS, IR, and NMR data, as well as a comparison with the previously reported works of literature. …”
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Bayesian Estimation of the True Bovine Brucellosis Prevalence in Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Ecuadorian Cattle Populations, and the Sensitivity and Specificity of a Competitive a... by Ana Dolores Garrido Haro, Margoth Yolanda Barrionuevo Samaniego, Paola Moreno-Caballeros, Alexandra Burbano-Enríquez, Verónica Alexandra Salas Torres, María Cristina Galante Mulki, Constance Wielick, Jorge Ron-Román, Claude Saegerman

“…Bovine brucellosis (bB) is a zoonosis mainly caused by the <i>Brucella abortus</i> species in cattle. Bovine brucellosis can present with either a range of clinical symptoms, including spontaneous abortions in the last trimester of pregnancy, retained fetal membranes, and decreased milk production, or it can be asymptomatic. …”
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