Antimicrobial Activities of Polysaccharide-Rich Extracts from the Irish Seaweed <i>Alaria esculenta</i>, Generated Using Green and Conventional Extraction Technologies, Against Foo... by Ailbhe McGurrin, Rahel Suchintita Das, Arturo B. Soro, Julie Maguire, Noelia Flórez Fernández, Herminia Dominguez, Maria Dolores Torres, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Marco Garcia-Vaquero

“…This study investigates the antimicrobial activity of compounds produced by the Irish seaweed <i>Alaria esculenta</i> against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Listeria innocua</i>, bacterial species which are relevant for food safety. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), ultrasound–microwave-assisted extraction (UMAE), and conventional extraction technologies (maceration) were applied to generate extracts from <i>A. esculenta</i>, followed by their preliminary chemical composition (total phenolic content, total protein content, total soluble sugars) and antimicrobial activity (with minimum inhibitory concentration determined by broth microdilution methods), examining also the molecular weight distribution (via high performance size exclusion chromatography) and oligosaccharide fraction composition (via high-performance liquid chromatography) of the polysaccharides, as they were the predominant compounds in these extracts, aiming to elucidate structure–function relationships. …”
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Cerium-based nanoplatform for severe acute pancreatitis: Achieving enhanced anti-inflammatory effects through calcium homeostasis restoration and oxidative stress mitigation by Tingyi Luo, Yujing Tang, Wangcheng Xie, Zhilong Ma, Jian Gong, Yonggui Zhang, Tingsong Yang, Xuyang Jia, Jia Zhou, Zhengyu Hu, Lin Han, Qigang Wang, Zhenshun Song

“…Abnormally elevated calcium levels and reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction by damaged mitochondria are key factors in the inflammatory cascade in SAP. …”
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A time for sex: circadian regulation of mammalian sexual and reproductive function by Sydney Aten, Oscar Ramirez-Plascencia, Chiara Blake, Chiara Blake, Gabriel Holder, Gabriel Holder, Emma Fishbein, Emma Fishbein, Adam Vieth, Adam Vieth, Arman Zarghani-Shiraz, Arman Zarghani-Shiraz, Evan Keister, Evan Keister, Shivani Howe, Shivani Howe, Ashley Appo, Ashley Appo, Beatrice Palmer, Carrie E. Mahoney

“…The circadian clock regulates physiological and biochemical processes in nearly every species. Sexual and reproductive behaviors are two processes controlled by the circadian timing system. …”
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CMPK2 promotes NLRP3 inflammasome activation via mtDNA‐STING pathway in house dust mite‐induced allergic rhinitis by YaoMing Zheng, YaDong Xie, JiaYing Li, YuJie Cao, Min Li, Qing Cao, MiaoMiao Han, HongFei Lou, YiLai Shu, Hui Xiao, HuaBin Li

“…Additionally, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) production following HDM exposure contributed to mitochondrial dysfunction and the release of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which activated the cyclic GMP‐AMP synthase (cGAS)‐STING pathway. …”
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CCL5 Induces a Sarcopenic-like Phenotype via the CCR5 Receptor by Francisco Aguirre, Franco Tacchi, Mayalen Valero-Breton, Josué Orozco-Aguilar, Sabrina Conejeros-Lillo, Josefa Bonicioli, Renata Iturriaga-Jofré, Daniel Cabrera, Jorge A. Soto, Mauricio Castro-Sepúlveda, Marianny Portal-Rodríguez, Álvaro A. Elorza, Andrea Matamoros, Felipe Simon, Claudio Cabello-Verrugio

“…We showed increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and carbonylated proteins, denoting oxidative stress induced by CCL5. …”
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Genomic adaptation of Clostridium perfringens to human intestine by Ke Wu, Juan Wang, Zelin Yan, Yanyan Zhu, Shaolin Wang, Bo Fu, Chengtao Sun, Ruichao Li, Edward M. Fox, Séamus Fanning, Li Bai, Yang Wang, Yizhi Tang, Zhe Yin, Rong Zhang, Hongning Wang

“…Moreover, we observed that the genomic characteristics of C. perfringens correlate with host species, with specific toxin genes, such as pfoA and colA, potentially influencing host selectivity. …”
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Study on the Regulated Cell Death of Hypertrophic H9c2 Cells Induced by Au:Ag Nanoparticles by Galindo-Padrón AG, Lorenzo-Anota HY, Rueda-Munguía M, García-Carrasco A, Gaitán López M, Vázquez-Garza E, Campos-González E, Lozano O, Cholula-Díaz JL

“…Moreover, the effect of the metal-based nanoparticle exposure on healthy and hypertrophic H9c2 cells was measured by analyzing the cellular vitality, the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (∆Ψm), and the production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mROS).Results: The Au:Ag NPs did not affect the cell vitality of healthy or metabolically activated macrophages. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm-Forming Ability in ESBL-Producing and Non-ESBL-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolated from Canine Urinary... by Alessia Facchin, Joel Filipe, Irene Mauri, Filippo Tagliasacchi, Guido Grilli, Tiziana Vitiello, Gabriele Ratti, Laura Musa, Martina Penati, Paola Scarpa, Stefania Lauzi

“…Biofilm-forming capacity was observed in 23 (67.6%) isolates, regardless of bacterial species, including 20 weakly and 3 moderately adherent bacteria. …”
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Exogenous cystine increases susceptibility of drug-resistant Salmonella to gentamicin by promoting oxidation of glutathione metabolism and imbalance of intracellular redox levels by Junyuan Du, Junyuan Du, Zhiyi Wu, Zhiyi Wu, Chunyang Zhu, Chunyang Zhu, Heng Yang, Heng Yang, Feike Zhao, Feike Zhao, Binghu Fang, Binghu Fang

“…The multifunctional electronic enzyme marker was used to determine intracellular reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG), ferrous iron on (Fe2+), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. The expression of glutathione and stress genes was determined using real-time quantitative PCR.ResultWe confirmed that exogenous cystine increased the lethal effect of gentamicin against strain S. enterica Typhimurium (ATCC 14028) and other clinically resistant Salmonella serotypes. …”
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Dietary supplementation of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides alleviates soybean meal-induced enteritis in spotted sea bass Lateolabrax maculatus by Longhui Liu, Yanbo Zhao, Zhangfan Huang, Zhongying Long, Huihui Qin, Hao Lin, Sishun Zhou, Lumin Kong, Jianrong Ma, Yi Lin, Zhongbao Li

“…In addition, in all LBP supplementation groups, the intestinal tissue morphology was significantly improved (P < 0.05); the intestinal microbial structure gradually recovered to a level close to that without adding SM; and the microbial species richness and diversity were significantly increased (P < 0.05). …”
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Nano-Zinc Oxide Can Enhance the Tolerance of Apple Rootstock M9-T337 Seedlings to Saline Alkali Stress by Initiating a Variety of Physiological and Biochemical Pathways by Jietao Zhai, Xulin Xian, Zhongxing Zhang, Yanxiu Wang

“…ZnO NPs can balance the osmotic adjustment system by increasing the contents of soluble protein (SP), soluble sugar (SS), proline (Pro) and starch, and can also enhance the activities of enzymatic (SOD, POD, and CAT) and non-enzymatic antioxidant enzymes (APX, AAO, GR, and MDHAR) to enhance the scavenging ability of reactive oxygen species (H₂O₂, O₂^•−), ultimately reducing oxidative damage; ZnO NPs promoted the growth of M9-T337 seedlings under saline alkali stress by synergistically responding to auxin (IAA), gibberellin (GA₃), zeatin (ZT) and abscisic acid (ABA). …”
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SNP discovery by exome capture and resequencing in a pea genetic resource collection by Aubert, Grégoire, Kreplak, Jonathan, Leveugle, Magalie, Duborjal, Hervé, Klein, Anthony, Boucherot, Karen, Vieille, Emilie, Chabert-Martinello, Marianne, Cruaud, Corinne, Bourion, Virginie, Lejeune-Hénaut, Isabelle, Pilet-Nayel, Marie-Laure, Bouchenak-Khelladi, Yanis, Francillonne, Nicolas, Tayeh, Nadim, Pichon, Jean-Philippe, Rivière, Nathalie, Burstin, Judith

“…Large genetic marker resources are needed to assess the genetic diversity in the species genepool and to provide selection tools for breeders. …”
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The Effect of “Carvacrol” on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Skeletal Muscles of Rats by Barış Mardin, Abdullah Özer, Başak Koçak, Ayşegül Küçük, Mustafa Hakan Zor, Şaban Cem Sezen, Mustafa Kavutçu, Mustafa Arslan, Gürsel Levent Oktar

“…In this study, we formulated a hypothesis suggesting that carvacrol (Car), an aromatic hydrocarbon present in some plant species, might decrease I/R injury by implication of its antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory functions. …”
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Cardioprotective effects of the electrolyte solution sterofundin and the possible underlying mechanisms by Min Chen, Min Chen, Yingying Xiao, Jijian Zheng, Peibin Zhao, Lin Cheng, Chuan Jiang, Sixie Zheng, Zheng Wang, Sijuan Sun, Lincai Ye, Lincai Ye, Guozhen Chen, Hao Zhang, Yanhui Huang

“…However, whether and how SF protects the heart from post-MI damage are largely unknown.Methods and ResultsPretreating mice with SF before MI surgery reduced the number of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-positive and TUNEL-positive cells. As a result, the infarcted area cardiac fibrosis in the MI mice was reduced and cardiac performance in the MI mice improved. …”
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Dietary selenium peptide supplementation for increasing the growth of African catfish Clarias gariepinus by Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Muhammad Roikhan Amanullah, Dedi Jusadi, Hasan Nasrullah, Ahmad Yazid Latif

“… Selenium is an essential micromineral that the body needs in modest amounts (0.2–12 mg/kg), yet it has important effects on the antioxidant defense, immune system, and digestive performance of aquatic species. This study aimed to analyze the growth of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) supplemented with feed additives containing selenium peptide through the coating method on feed. …”
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Synergistic impact of Salmonella typhimurium and Eimeria spp. coinfection on turkey poults: Growth performance, salmonella colonization, and ceca microbiota insights by Hamid Reza Rafieian-Naeini, Hanseo Ko, Doyun Goo, Venkata Sesha Reddy Choppa, Seshidhar Reddy Gudidoddi, Hemanth Reddy Katha, Woo Kyun Kim

“…On the other side, coccidiosis is induced by Eimeria (E.) species. involves the destruction of host intestinal epithelial cells and subsequent invasion of pathogens, resulting in performance reduction and enhanced pathogen infection in poultry and economic losses for the poultry industry. …”
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Genetic variability and performance of Asian swamp eel Monopterus albus (Zuiew, 1793) from West Java cultured in saline water medium by Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Ahmad Fahrul Syarif, Ridwan Affandi, Dendi Hidayatullah

“…ABSTRACT   Asian swamp eel Monopterus albus (Zuiew, 1793) is freshwater fish species which is prospective for domestic and export markets. …”
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Energetic and genomic potential for hydrogenotrophic, formatotrophic, and acetoclastic methanogenesis in surface-expressed serpentinized fluids of the Samail Ophiolite by Alta E. G. Howells, Alta E. G. Howells, Lilja M. Quinn, Lilja M. Quinn, Miguel G. Silva, Miguel G. Silva, Kylie Akiyama, Kylie Akiyama, Lucas M. Fifer, Lucas M. Fifer, Grayson Boyer, Srishti Kashyap, Kirt Robinson, Kirt Robinson, Jared Broddrick, Everett L. Shock, Tori M. Hoehler

“…While those fluids contain abundant H2 to fuel hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis (CO2 + 4H2 ➔ CH4 + 2H2O), the concentration of CO2 is very low due to the hyperalkalinity (&gt; pH 11) and geochemistry of the fluids. As a result, species such as formate and acetate may be important as alternative methanogenic substrates. …”
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Complete Genome Sequence of Photobacterium damselae Subsp. damselae Strain SSPD1601 Isolated from Deep-Sea Cage-Cultured Sebastes schlegelii with Septic Skin Ulcer by Yongxiang Yu, Zheng Zhang, Yingeng Wang, Meijie Liao, Xiaojun Rong, Bin Li, Kai Wang, Jing Chen, Hao Zhang

“…To further understand the pathogenicity of this species, the pathogenic properties and genome of PDD strain SSPD1601 were analyzed. …”
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AIEgen-self-assembled nanoparticles with anti-PD-L1 antibody functionalization realize enhanced synergistic photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy against malignant melanoma by Lu Li, Qing Xu, Xiuzhen Zhang, Yuan Jiang, La Zhang, Jiao Guo, Haichuan Liu, Bin Jiang, Shenglong Li, Qiling Peng, Ning Jiang, Jianwei Wang

“…Notably, the TBP-N3, featuring aggregation-induced emission, boosts reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation through both type I and type II processes for enhanced PDT. …”
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