Endo 180 participates in collagen remodeling of the periodontal ligament during orthodontic tooth movement by Liyuan Chen, Danqing He, Zixin Li, Shengjie Cui, Min Yu, Zimo Zhao, Yuetong Chen, Jiayi Song, Nan Jiang, Huajie Yu, Yan Liu

“…Collagen remodeling plays a crucial role during this process, allowing for the necessary changes in the PDL’s structure and function. Endo180, an urokinase plasminogen activator receptor-associated protein, is a transmembrane receptor regulated collagen remodeling. …”
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Biliary atresia susceptibility gene EFEMP1 regulates extrahepatic bile duct elastic fiber formation and mechanics by Kapish Gupta, Jessica Llewellyn, Emilia Roberts, Chengyang Liu, Ali Naji, Richard K. Assoian, Rebecca G. Wells

“…We examined extrahepatic bile duct structure and mechanics in three models: neonatal vs. adult rat ducts (n = 6 each), elastase-treated adult rat ducts (n = 6-7 each), and Efemp1+/- vs. wild-type mouse ducts (n = 6 each). …”
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Antibacterial Potential of Honeybee Venom and <i>Monascus purpureus</i> Extracellular Metabolites Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogenic Bacteria by Islam I. Teiba, Yasser S. A. Mazrou, Abeer H. Makhlouf, Yasser Nehela, Abdallah E. Mohamed, Ahmed M. Abbas, Islam Mamdouh, Emad H. El-Bilawy

“…Furthermore, GC–MS-based analysis revealed that the chemical composition of BV and RD extracts exhibited highly diverse structures, including complex polycyclic systems, porphyrins, steroids, and esters. …”
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Exploration of Degradation Mechanism of Chlorogenic Acids in Stevia Based on UPLC-QTOF MS/MS by Juan-juan WU, Zi-xuan WANG, Yun-he LIAN, Li-juan HOU, Zhi-ping NIU, Wen-chang WANG, Di WU

“…In acidic or alkaline conditions, hydrolysis and structural transformations are common degradation pathways observed. …”
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An analytical cross-sectional study on optimal (timely or cumulative age-appropriate) routine childhood immunization coverage in the communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria by Ugwu I. Omale, Cordis O. Ikegwuonu, Glory E. Nkwo, Chimaobi C. Iwegbulam, Louisa C. Ekwuazi, Chidinma I. Amuzie, Richard L. Ewah

“…Data was collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaire in KoBoCollect in android devices. …”
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MT2A promotes angiogenesis in chronically ischemic brains through a copper–mitochondria regulatory mechanism by Ni Mo, Chuyang Tai, Yang Yang, Cong Ling, Baoyu Zhang, Lei Wei, Cian Yao, Hui Wang, Chuan Chen

“…HUVEC activity and mitochondrial structure and function were detected to explore the ability of MT2A to alleviate CPO-induced damage. …”
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First assessment of biofouling assemblages in the northern Red Sea, an important region for marine non-indigenous species transfer by Juan Sempere-Valverde, Juan Sempere-Valverde, Eva Aylagas, Vitaly Syomin, Vitaly Syomin, Marcos A. L. Teixeira, Glafira D. Kolbasova, Glafira D. Kolbasova, Sofía Ruiz-Velasco, Sahar Chebaane, Arthur Anker, João Curdia, Ronald Cadiz, Dylan M. Cottrell, Andrea Desiderato, Luiz F. Andrade, Chakkiath Paul Antony, Carolina Bocanegra-Castano, Matilde Marzucchi, Angelo Poliseno, Doaa Baker, Basmah Alabdulaziz, Flor Torres, Ameer A. Eweida, Ameer A. Eweida, Susana Carvalho, Susana Carvalho

“…At each site and time, three settlement structures, each with a PVC panel attached to a brick and rope, were sampled after 3-months deployment. …”
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Effects of Chemical Fertilizer Reduction Combined with Straw and Organic Fertilizer Application on Soil Acidification Mitigation and Erosion Control by SHEN Mengxue, HAO Rui, LIU Xinwei, WEI Wanhao, CAO Yunfei, SHU Hujia, HAO Zongyu, WANG Huyu, WANG Ling, SHI Zhihua

“…[Conclusion] Based on soil acidification improvement, fertility enhancement, structural improvement, and rapeseed economic benefits, chemical fertilizer reduction (30%) coupled with straw returning (6 000 kg/hm2) and 3 000 kg/hm2 organic fertilizer application can be recommended as the optimal management strategy. …”
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Rat models of postintracerebral hemorrhage pneumonia induced by nasal inoculation with Klebsiella pneumoniae or intratracheal inoculation with LPS by Ruihua Wang, Changlian Gan, Rui Mao, Yang Chen, Ru Yan, Geng Li, Tianqin Xiong, Jianwen Guo

“…Disruptions of the intestinal structure and gut barrier and the reductions of the protective intestinal IL-17A-producing γδT cells were also observed. …”
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Mid-Infrared High-Power InGaAsSb/AlGaInAsSb Multiple-Quantum-Well Laser Diodes Around 2.9 μm by Hongguang Yu, Chengao Yang, Yihang Chen, Jianmei Shi, Juntian Cao, Zhengqi Geng, Zhiyuan Wang, Haoran Wen, Enquan Zhang, Yu Zhang, Hao Tan, Donghai Wu, Yingqiang Xu, Haiqiao Ni, Zhichuan Niu

“…Furthermore, a novel epitaxial laser structure was designed to acquire low optical absorption loss by decreasing the optical confinement factor in the cladding layer and implementing gradient doping in the p-type cladding layer. …”
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Genomic characteristics of ST6115 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae coharboring blaNDM-1 and blaIMP-4 by Xiaofang Xie, Xiaofang Xie, Yaxuan Zhai, Zhichen Zhu, Feinan Qian, Feinan Qian, Jie Zhu, Qizhao Gao, Hong Du, Hong Du

“…Annotation and analysis of the genome enabled the identification of the plasmid structure and the comparative analysis of the genetic background. …”
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Food choice motivations and perceptions of healthy eating: a cross-sectional study among consumers in the UAE by Leila Cheikh Ismail, Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad Shaker Obaid, Mona Hashim, Marya Ahmed, Fatma Al-Fayadh, Aisha Farah, Hanin Sad, Humood Alghanem, Maysm N. Mohamad, Sheima T. Saleh, Rameez Al Daour, Emad Masuadi, Lily Stojanovska, Habiba I. Ali, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri

“…Based on distinct motivational structures identified through cluster analysis, personalised approaches can encourage healthier dietary practices. …”
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Targeting the G-quadruplex as a novel strategy for developing antibiotics against hypervirulent drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Maria Sultan, Maria Razzaq, Joohyun Lee, Shreyasi Das, Shrute Kannappan, Vinod Kumar Subramani, Wanki Yoo, Truc Kim, Hye-Ra Lee, Akhilesh K. Chaurasia, Kyeong Kyu Kim

“…Physicochemical assessments using UV–visible, circular dichroism, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy confirmed that the G4-motif present in the mraZ promoter formed an intramolecular parallel G4 structure, interacting with NMM. In vivo reporter followed by coupled in vitro transcription/translation (IVT) assays confirmed the role of mraZ G4 as a target interacting NMM to impose extreme antibacterial activity against both the gram-positive and -negative bacteria. …”
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Comparative analysis of the human microbiome from four different regions of China and machine learning-based geographical inference by Yinlei Lei, Min Li, Han Zhang, Yu Deng, Xinyu Dong, Pengyu Chen, Ye Li, Suhua Zhang, Chengtao Li, Shouyu Wang, Ruiyang Tao

“…The composition and structure of the bacteria at these three body sites were well characterized and found to differ regionally. …”
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Carbohydrate ligand engagement with CD11b enhances differentiation of tumor-associated myeloid cells for immunotherapy of solid cancers by Mei Zhang, Veronique Roche, Victor Sandoval, Claire Wolford, Zachary Senders, Julian Anthony Kim, Susan Pereira Ribeiro, Alex Yicheng Huang, Rafick-Pierre Sekaly, Joshua Lyons

“…Importantly, we observed that the BG34-200-CD11b engagement triggered endocytosis of the binding complexes in TAIMs, which induced intracellular F-actin cytoskeletal rearrangement, effective phagocytosis, and intrinsic ICAM-1 (intercellular adhesion molecule I) clustering. These structural biological changes resulted in the differentiation in TAIMs into monocyte-derived dendritic cells, which play a crucial role in T-cell activation in the tumor microenvironment.Conclusions Our research has advanced the current understanding of the molecular basis of CD11b activation in solid cancers, revealing how it converts the differences in BG34 carbohydrate ligands into immune signaling responses. …”
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Benefits, limits, and risks of ChatGPT in medicine by Jonathan A. Tangsrivimol, Jonathan A. Tangsrivimol, Erfan Darzidehkalani, Hafeez Ul Hassan Virk, Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Jan Egger, Michelle Wang, Sean Hacking, Benjamin S. Glicksberg, Markus Strauss, Markus Strauss, Chayakrit Krittanawong, Chayakrit Krittanawong

“…This heterogeneity in evidence quality necessitates a structured approach to future research and implementation.…”
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Harmful newborn cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Misgana Seifu, Sultan Hassen, Mekdim Kassa, Yosef Haile, Zeleke Girma, Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Agune Ashole, Mintesinot Melka Gujo, Wondimagegn Taye Dema, Aleme Mekuriya, Endashaw Shibru

“…Quantitative data was collected through structured interview questionnaires from 312 randomly selected mothers. …”
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Deciphering the functional roles of PE18 and PPE26 proteins in modulating Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis and immune response by Aquib Ehtram, Mohd Shariq, Neha Quadir, Neha Quadir, Salma Jamal, Manjunath Pichipalli, Sheeba Zarin, Sheeba Zarin, Javaid Ahmad Sheikh, Nasreen Z. Ehtesham, Seyed E. Hasnain, Seyed E. Hasnain

“…Further studies focusing on their structure-function relationships and interactions with host proteins could accelerate the development of innovative therapeutic strategies.…”
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Continuous theta-burst stimulation demonstrates language-network-specific causal effects on syntactic processing by Chenyang Gao, Junjie Wu, Yao Cheng, Yuming Ke, Xingfang Qu, Mingchuan Yang, Gesa Hartwigsen, Luyao Chen

“…Hierarchical syntactic structure processing is proposed to be at the core of the human language faculty. …”
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Assessing Heat Resistance and Selecting Heat-Resistant Individuals of Largemouth Bass (<i>Micropterus salmoides</i>) with Tiered Thermal Exposure by Haijie Chen, Hui Qiao, Zhicheng Xv, Guili Song, Shuning Liu, Cheng Luo, Yong Long, Shimei Lin

“…To correlate the changes in tissue structure and gene expression with the heat resistance, a new batch of LMB juveniles (average body weight 23.66 ± 6.98 g) were subjected to tiered heat exposure. …”
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