Apolipoprotein A-V Is a Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Predictor in Pediatric Patients with Sepsis: A Prospective Pilot Study in PICU by Chunxia Wang, Yun Cui, Huijie Miao, Xi Xiong, Jiaying Dou, Lujing Shao, Xiaomeng Tang, Yucai Zhang

“…In subgroup analysis, serum levels of ApoA5 were significantly correlated with sepsis-associated multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) (P<0.001), shock (P=0.002), acute kidney injury (AKI) (P<0.001), acute liver injury (ALI) (P=0.002), and gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction (P=0.012), but not respiratory failure, brain injury, and pathogenic species (all P>0.05). Correlation analyses revealed significant correlations of serum ApoA5 with Ca2+ concentration. …”
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Differential responses of soil C, N, and P ecological stoichiometric characteristics to different configurations of edge-locked forests in the Kubuqi Desert by Xue Chen, Hejun Zuo, Hejun Zuo, Min Yan, Min Yan, Haibing Wang, Haibing Wang, Cheng Xi, Yinchao Chai

“…In conclusion, SZ and SL can be used as the dominant tree species in the edge-locked forests of the Kubuqi Desert, and the NT + XYY mixed forest configuration pattern displays the most apparent soil improvement effect. …”
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Bacterial Profiles and Antibiotic Resistance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients with Exacerbation and Type 2 Respiratory Failure at Adam Malik General Hospital by Lia Mutia Annisa, Fajrinur Syarani, Andika Pradana, Erna Mutiara

“…Klebsiella pneumoniae (26.3%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21.1%) were the most frequently isolated species. The antibiotic resistance patterns indicated that meropenem and amikacin had the highest resistance rates (100%). …”
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A surrogate BSL2-compliant infection model recapitulating key aspects of human Marburg virus disease by Wanying Yang, Wujie Zhou, Bo Liang, Xiaojun Hu, Shen Wang, Zhenshan Wang, Tiecheng Wang, Xianzhu Xia, Na Feng, Yongkun Zhao, Feihu Yan

“…Notably, the pathogenicity was found to be species-specific, age-related, sex-associated, and challenge route-dependent. …”
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Habitat suitability modeling for Posidonia oceanica distribution along a Mediterranean region (NW Italy) by Rachele Bordoni, Chiara Paoli, Monica Montefalcone, Alice Oprandi, Ilaria Rigo, Francesca Ruggeri, Paolo Vassallo

“…Delile is a keystone seagrass species, playing a central role in the ecological balance of Mediterranean coastal areas but threatened by increasing human pressures. …”
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Rational Design of Biocompatible Ir(III) Photosensitizer to Overcome Drug‐Resistant Cancer via Oxidative Autophagy Inhibition by Mingyu Park, Jung Seung Nam, Taehyun Kim, Gwangsu Yoon, Seoyoon Kim, Chaiheon Lee, Chae Gyu Lee, Sungjin Park, Kochan S. Bejoymohandas, Jihyeon Yang, Yoon Hee Kwon, Yoo Jin Lee, Jeong Kon Seo, Duyoung Min, Taiho Park, Tae‐Hyuk Kwon

“…Here, a molecular design strategy of biocompatible neutral Ir(III) photosensitizers is demonstrated, B2 and B4, for precise reactive oxygen species (ROS) control at lysosomes to inhibit autophagy. …”
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Biological Characteristics and Whole-Genome Analysis of a Porcine <i>E. coli</i> Phage by Shenghui Wan, Nana Li, Sajid Habib, Pei Zheng, Yanfang Li, Yan Liang, Yonggang Qu

“…Psq-1 only lyses the host bacterium and does not affect other <i>E. coli</i> strains or other species of bacteria. The optimal MOI for phage Psq-1 was 0.1, with a latent period of 25 min, an exponential growth period of 25 min, and a lysis yield of 44.21 PFU/cell. …”
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Polyethylene microplastic exposure adversely affects oocyte quality in human and mouse by Qiaoling Wang, Fengli Chi, Yingdong Liu, Qiurong Chang, Siyu Chen, Pengcheng Kong, Wanli Yang, Wenqiang Liu, Xiaoming Teng, Yan Zhao, Yi Guo

“…In mice, PE exposure significantly reduced the number of retrieved oocytes (31.5 vs. 36.3, P < 0.05) and fertilization rate (70.8 % vs. 85.2 %, P < 0.001), while increasing the proportion of poor-quality oocytes (28.2 % vs. 16.5 %, P < 0.001) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production compared to controls. RNA sequencing indicated significant upregulation of inflammation-related genes (Il10ra, Il1a, Il33, Tnfaip8l2, and Tnfrsf1b) in the PE-exposed group. …”
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Incorporation of reduced glutathione to the extender improves frozen-thawed sperm function and fertility potential in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) by Sen Yang, Wenjie Xu, Yanglin Hua, Qingxin Ruan, Zining Meng

“…Semen cryopreservation is a valuable tool for assisted reproduction in aquatic species. Despite the various advantages in hatchery practices, damage occurred during the process of freezing and thawing can result in compromised sperm quality. …”
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A lignin-based controlled/sustained release hydrogel by integrating mechanical strengthening and bioactivities of lignin by Bowei Wang, Dingkun Qiu, Yihui Gu, Zhu Shan, Ruonan Shi, Jing Luo, Shuang Qi, Yilin Wang, Bo Jiang, Yongcan Jin

“…Also, the developed hydrogel had good biocompatibility and the released lignin had reactive oxygen species scavenging as well as inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Unveiling the nutraceutical potential of indigenous and exotic eggplant for bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity as well as its suitability to the nutraceutical industry by Yvonne Angel Lyngdoh, Yvonne Angel Lyngdoh, Partha Saha, Partha Saha, Bhoopal Singh Tomar, Rakesh Bhardwaj, Laxman L. Nandi, Mohita Srivastava, Bishal Gurung, Jeetendra Kumar Ranjan, Paresh Chaukhande

“…Furthermore, the wild species S. insanum, S. khasianum, and S. xanthocarpum can also be utilized as a donor line for carrying out the nutritional breeding program as they are the reservoir of many important biochemical genes.…”
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Mechanisms of wogonoside in the treatment of atherosclerosis based on network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation by Zhaohui Gong, Haixin Yang, Li Gao, Yi Liu, Qingmin Chu, Chuanjin Luo, Liang Kang, Huiqi Zhai, Qiang Xu, Wei Wu, Nan Li, Rong Li

“…This included pathological morphology and lipid deposition analysis of mouse aorta, serum lipid level analysis, Elisa analysis, oxidative stress analysis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) fluorescence assay, immunohistochemical analysis and protein blot analysis. …”
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Inhibition of the invasive plant Ambrosia trifida by Sigesbeckia glabrescens extracts by Lijuan Yin, Guangzhong Zhang, Haoyu Zhao, Yuxin Zhang, Jiaozi Wangchen, Fanghao Wan, Bo Liu, Wanqiang Qian

“…In addition, increases in H2O2 content and respiratory burst oxidase homologue (RbohD) gene expression suggested that A. trifida underwent oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) bursts, resulting in apoptosis due to the significant upregulation of key genes associated with apoptotic pathways. …”
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Positively charged polysilsesquioxane/iodide lonic liquid as a quasi solid-state redox electrolyte for dye-sensitized photo electrochemical cells: infrared, <mml:math alttext="$^{{...

“…Results of the time-dependent spectra analyses showed the formation of positively charged polyhedral cube-like silsesquioxane species that still contained a small amount of silanol end groups, which were removed after heating at <mml:math alttext="$200un{^{circ} C}$"> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>200</mml:mn><mml:msup> <mml:mtext></mml:mtext> <mml:mo>&#x00B0;</mml:mo> </mml:msup> <mml:mtext>C</mml:mtext> </mml:mrow> </mml:math>. …”
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Serological Diagnosis of <i>Brucella</i> Infection in Cetaceans by Rapid Serum Agglutination Test and Competitive ELISA with <i>Brucella abortus</i> and <i>Brucella ceti</i> as Ant... by Tiziana Di Febo, Gabriella Di Francesco, Carla Grattarola, Luigina Sonsini, Ludovica Di Renzo, Giuseppe Lucifora, Roberto Puleio, Cristina Esmeralda Di Francesco, Camilla Smoglica, Giovanni Di Guardo, Manuela Tittarelli

“…“Homologous” and “heterologous” antigens were used in a rapid serum agglutination test (Rose Bengal test, RBT) and a competitive ELISA assay (c-ELISA) to test a panel of sera, blood, and other body fluids (cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, tracheal fluid, and aqueous humor) collected from 71 individuals belonging to five cetacean species (<i>Stenella coeruleoalba</i>; <i>Tursiops truncatus</i>; <i>Grampus griseus</i>; <i>Globicephala melas</i>; and <i>Ziphius cavirostris</i>), which were found stranded on the Italian coastline. …”
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Genetic diversity and population structure studies of West African sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] collection using DArTseq. by Issa Zakari Mahaman Mourtala, Arnaud Comlan Gouda, Dan-Jimo Baina, Nwankwo Innocent Ifeanyi Maxwell, Charlotte O A Adje, Moussa Baragé, Oselebe Ogba Happiness

“…Diversity Arrays Technology (DArTseq), a Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) method, has been developed and enables genotyping with high-density single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in different crop species. The aim of this study was to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of the West African sweetpotato collection using Diversity Arrays Technology through Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS).…”
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Genome-wide identification of MGT gene family in soybean (Glycine max) and their expression analyses under magnesium stress conditions by Ammar Anwar, Junaid Akhtar, Saba Aleem, Maida Aleem, Muhammad Khuram Razzaq, Saud Alamri, Qasim Raza, Iram Sharif, Arooj Iftikhar, Shehreen Naseer, Zaheer Ahmed, Iqrar Ahmed Rana, Waheed Arshad, Muhammad Imran Khan, Javaid Akhter Bhat, Muqadas Aleem, Abdel-Rhman Z. Gaafar, Mohamed S. Hodhod

“…Although the MGT family has been identified in different plant species, research regarding the soybean MGT genes is limited. …”
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Involvement of Cholesterol Metabolic Pathways in Recovery from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss by Na Sai, Xi Shi, Yan Zhang, Qing-qing Jiang, Fei Ji, Shuo-long Yuan, Wei Sun, Wei-Wei Guo, Shi-Ming Yang, Wei-Ju Han

“…Western blot and immunofluorescence showed accumulation of reactive oxygen species and nuclear translocation of NF-κB (p65) in the hair cells of miniature pig inner ears during the acute hearing loss stage after noise exposure. …”
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The gene Sr38 for bread wheat breeding in Western Siberia by E. S. Skolotneva, V. N. Kelbin, V. P. Shamanin, N. I. Boyko, V. A. Aparina, E. A. Salina

“…Present-day wheat breeding for immunity exploits extensively closely related species from the family Triticeae as gene donors. …”
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Intranasal Testing and Treatment for Staphylococcus aureus With Intravenous Vancomycin and Intranasal Povidone-iodine Prior to Posterior Spinal Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study... by Jason Malone, DO, Alex Lee-Norris, DO, Austin Wynn, MD, Kaitlin Maher, PA-C, John Lovejoy, III, MD, Ryan Illgenfritz, MD, Margaret Baldwin, MD, Adriana Cadilla, MD, Kathryn Farrell, MSN, Emily Craver, MS

“…Hospital-wide bacterial rates in Group A compared to Group B were higher for all S. aureus species (33.8% vs 30.1%, P ​= ​0.0004), methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (24.6% vs 13.1 %, P ​< ​0.001) but lower for methicillin-resistant S. aureus (9.2% vs 17%, P ​= ​0.02). …”
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