IGFBP7 promotes the proliferation and differentiation of primary myoblasts and intramuscular preadipocytes in chicken by Wanzhuo Geng, Yulong Guo, Botong Chen, Xi Cheng, Shuohan Li, Mohammed Kamal Challioui, Weihua Tian, Hong Li, Yanhua Zhang, Zhuanjian Li, Ruirui Jiang, Yadong Tian, Xiangtao Kang, Xiaojun Liu

“…We then examined the expression patterns of IGFBP7 across different stages of proliferation and differentiation in CPMs and intramuscular preadipocytes via qPCR, and explored the biological functions of IGFBP7 through gain- and loss-of-function experiments and a range of techniques including qPCR, CCK-8, EdU, flow cytometry, Western blot, immunofluorescence, and Oil Red O staining to detect the proliferation, differentiation, and lipid deposition in CPMs and intramuscular preadipocytes. …”
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene rs1801133 and rs1801131 Polymorphisms and Essential Hypertension Risk: A Comprehensive Analysis by Yingchao Fan, Liting Wu, Wenfang Zhuang

“…Similar associations were also found in subgroups defined by the source of controls and genotype methods. To our regret, based on the limited studies, no association was detected for rs1801131 polymorphism. …”
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The effect of boron mineral on energy metabolism and antioxidant activity in purebred arabian foals by Edanur Güler–Ekmen, İsmail Çağrı Yılmaz, Talat Güler, Derya Güler, Mehtap Özçelik

“… Boron mineral is reported to have important functions in lipid and energy metabolism, immune and endocrine systems, and brain activity, positively affecting performance. …”
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Features of the alpha-cell population organization in pancreas of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) by T. V. Abramova, Yu. M. Kolesnyk

“…At the same time, glucagon-suppressive therapy is defined as the strategically main source of success of therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Substandard Language Phenomena in Artistic Discourse by Anzhelika V. Korolkova, Tatyana S. Novikova

“…The substandard is currently becoming a source of replenishment of the stylistically reduced layer of modern colloquial speech.…”
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HERGAI: an artificial intelligence tool for structure-based prediction of hERG inhibitors by Viet-Khoa Tran-Nguyen, Ulrick Fineddie Randriharimanamizara, Olivier Taboureau

“…It also demonstrated superior screening power compared to virtual screening schemes that used existing scoring functions. This model, named “HERGAI,” along with relevant input/output data and user-friendly source code, is available in our GitHub repository ( https://github.com/vktrannguyen/HERGAI ) and can be used to predict drug-induced hERG blockade, even on large data sets.…”
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Clustering nuclear receptors in liver regeneration identifies candidate modulators of hepatocyte proliferation and hepatocarcinoma. by Michele Vacca, Simona D'Amore, Giusi Graziano, Andria D'Orazio, Marica Cariello, Vittoria Massafra, Lorena Salvatore, Nicola Martelli, Stefania Murzilli, Giuseppe Lo Sasso, Renato Mariani-Costantini, Antonio Moschetta

“…Nuclear receptors (NRs) are key players in the control of cellular functions, being ideal modulators of hepatic proliferation and carcinogenesis.…”
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Pathoadaptive Mutations of Escherichia coli K1 in Experimental Neonatal Systemic Infection. by Alex J McCarthy, David Negus, Patricia Martin, Catarina Pechincha, Eric Oswald, Richard A Stabler, Peter W Taylor

“…Only four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), in genes (gloB, yjgV, tdcE) or promoters (thrA) involved in metabolic functions, were found: no changes were detected in genes encoding virulence determinants associated with the invasive potential of E. coli K1. …”
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Bird response to intercropping switchgrass within a loblolly pine plantation by Craig Marshall, Samuel K. Riffell, Darren A. Miller, JoVonn G. Hill, Kristine O. Evans, Scott A. Rush

“…ABSTRACT Global interest in alternative, renewable energy sources has led to the development of novel land‐use practices and techniques aimed at maximizing energy production while also minimizing environmental, economic, and societal costs. …”
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Gold Punning: studying multistable meaning structures using a systematically collected set of lexical blends by Daniel Kjellander

“…It is a well-known fact that conventional dictionaries are poor sources [Cannon 1986], and alternative methodologies are therefore required. …”
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Generation of Cas9 Knock-In <i>Culex quinquefasciatus</i> Mosquito Cells by Elizabeth Walsh, Tran Zen B. Torres, Brian C. Prince, Claudia Rückert

“…In comparison to the RNAi-mediated gene silencing of <i>dicer-2</i>, <i>argonaute-2b</i>, and <i>piwi5</i>, our Cas9/sgRNA approach showed an enhanced ability to detect antiviral effects. <b>Conclusions</b>: We propose that this cell line offers a new tool for studying gene function in <i>Cx. quinquefasciatus</i> mosquitoes that avoids the use of RNAi. …”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly of Phortica okadai, a vector of Thelazia callipaeda by Lingjun Wang, Hongsong Yu, Bo Luo, Rong Yan, Juan Zhou, Hui Liu, Ze Zhang, Wei Sun

“…Additionally, 302 rRNAs, 377 tRNAs, 52 miRNAs, 40 snRNAs and 21 snoRNAs were detected. In conclusion, this high-quality chromosome level reference genome will be a valuable resource for furthering the fields of ecology, genetics, evolution and functional genomics of P. okadai.…”
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Glowing Green: A Quantitative Analysis of Photoluminescence in Six North American Bat Species by Briana J. Roberson, Santiago Perea, Daniel DeRose‐Broeckert, Steven B. Castleberry

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Mechanically flexible mid-wave infrared imagers using black phosphorus ink films by Theodorus Jonathan Wijaya, Naoki Higashitarumizu, Shifan Wang, Shogo Tajima, Hyong Min Kim, Shu Wang, Dehui Zhang, James Bullock, Tomoyuki Yokota, Takao Someya, Ali Javey

“…Leveraging this flexibility, we achieve full-azimuthal imaging, detecting directional light sources with precision. …”
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Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours with potential application in the preparation of both gluten-free and high protein food... by Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gómez, Ruby Aracely Narváez Cadena, Angie Paola Salas Zambrano, Karen Sofia Muñoz Pabon, Diego Fernando Roa-Acosta

“…Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella spp. were detected in taro flour. Conclusions Taro and sacha inchi flours have great potential for the development of functional products like protein snacks, with good expansion due to taro starch and are naturally gluten-free, making them suitable for people with celiac disease.…”
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Genome-Wide Responses of Female Fruit Flies Subjected to Divergent Mating Regimes. by Dave T Gerrard, Claudia Fricke, Dominic A Edward, Dylan R Edwards, Tracey Chapman

“…However, the subtle nature of those effects suggests substantial functional redundancy or parallelism in this gene network, which could buffer females against excessive responses. …”
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IT GOVERNANCE IN THE BANKING SECTOR: EVIDENCE FROM ITALY, GERMANY, FRANCE AND SPAIN by Ida Claudia Panetta, Sabrina Leo, Fabrizio Santoboni, Gianfranco Vento

“…IT is an intrinsic component of banks’ operational functioning; it is a key resource in developing and supporting banking services, enabling institutions’ strategies, and it is essential for almost all banking processes and distribution channels. …”
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Rapid cohort generation and analysis of disease spectrum of large animal model of cone dystrophy. by Corinne Kostic, Simon Geoffrey Lillico, Sylvain Vincent Crippa, Nicolas Grandchamp, Héloïse Pilet, Stéphanie Philippe, Zen Lu, Tim James King, Jacques Mallet, Chamsy Sarkis, Yvan Arsenijevic, Christopher Bruce Alexander Whitelaw

“…Sixty percent of the piglets were transgenic, with mutant GUCY2D mRNA detected in the retina of all animals tested. Functional impairment of vision was observed among the transgenic pigs at 3 months of age, with a follow-up at 1 year indicating a subsequent slower progression of phenotype. …”
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Assessing Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Carotid Steno-Occlusive Disease Using MRI BOLD and ASL Techniques by Renata F. Leoni, Kelley C. Mazzetto-Betti, Afonso C. Silva, Antonio C. dos Santos, Draulio B. de Araujo, João P. Leite, Octavio M. Pontes-Neto

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Soil pollution and remediation: emerging challenges and innovations by Hao Chen, Bin Gao, Yuncong Li

“…These pollutants pose severe risks to environmental health and agricultural productivity by altering soil functionality and contaminant mobility. This perspective summarizes innovative monitoring and remediation technologies, including advanced sensors and bioremediation strategies, that enable real-time detection and effective management of soil pollutants. …”
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