Polystyrene micro and nanoplastics: A comparative study of the cytotoxic effects exerted on Mytilus galloprovincialis gills by R. Romano, L. Rosati, G. Napolitano, F. Ferrigno, T. Chianese, C.M. Motta, P. Simoniello

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circPTN Promotes the Progression of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer through Upregulation of E2F2 by Sponging miR-432-5p by Jiayuan Su, Jinrong Zhou, Yachan Feng, Haojie Zhang, Xinyu Zhang, Xiaorong Zhao, Yong Li, Xueling Guo

“…Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the most prevalent cancers, accounting for around 80% of total lung cancer cases worldwide. Exploring the function and mechanism of circRNAs could provide insights into the diagnosis and treatment for NSCLC. …”
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Prevalence and contributing factors of depression among women with infertility in low-resource settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shimelis Tadesse, Henok Kumsa, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Alex Ayenew Chereka, Getnet Gedefaw, Fiker Chane, Esuyawkal Mislu

“…Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to identify the potential source/s of heterogeneity. A p-value of 0.05 was declared as statistically significant. …”
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Prediction of Genes Related to Positive Selection Using Whole-Genome Resequencing in Three Commercial Pig Breeds by HyoYoung Kim, Kelsey Caetano-Anolles, Minseok Seo, Young-jun Kwon, Seoae Cho, Kangseok Seo, Heebal Kim

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Stage-specific metabolic allocation: nutrient investment strategies during Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead development by Tingting Zhou, Ningbo Huangfu, Li Wang, Junyu Luo, Jinjie Cui, Xiangzhen Zhu, Sumei Wan, Xueke Gao

“…Nutrients, particularly lipids and energy-related metabolites, play a critical role in shaping stage-specific growth and survival strategies in parasitic wasps.MethodsTo analyze the allocation patterns of metabolite resources during development of parasitoid wasps, the multi-omics analysis was employed to systematically investigate nutrient dynamics across three growth periods in Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead, a major parasitoid of cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover).ResultsHere, a total of 753 metabolites were detected by untargeted metabolomics, with numerous nutritionally critical compounds including amino acids, fatty acids and carbohydrates showed stage-specific variations. …”
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The neuropeptide sulfakinin is a peripheral regulator of insect behavioral switch between mating and foraging by Hong-Fei Li, Bao Dong, Yuan-Yuan Peng, Hao-Yue Luo, Xiao-Lan Ou, Zheng-Lin Ren, Yoonseong Park, Jin-Jun Wang, Hong-Bo Jiang

“…Further analysis of the mutant flies revealed that sets of odorant receptor (OR) genes were differentially expressed. Functional characterization of the differentially expressed ORs suggested that sulfakinin directly suppresses the expression of ORs that respond to opposite-sex hormones while enhancing the expression of ORs that detect food volatiles. …”
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Genotype × environment interaction analysis and climatic factors impacts on grain yield in rainfed durum wheat trials in Iran by Reza Mohammadi, Moslem Abdipour, Mahnaz Rahmati, Mohammad Armion, Nastaran Mehri, Asghar Mehraban

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Prognostic value and immunotherapy analysis of immune cell-related genes in laryngeal cancer by Sen Zhang, Jianrui Pan, Huina Guo, Xiaoya Guan, Chenxu Yan, Lingling Ji, Xiansha Wu, Hui Huangfu

“…Key genes were identified through the intersection of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between normal and LC samples and module genes derived from weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), followed by functional enrichment analysis. The prognostic risk model was constructed using univariate Cox and Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) analyses. …”
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Introducing the dataset for measuring centrality for sustainability—A case study of Pecinci municipality, SerbiaMendeley DataMendeley Data by Tatjana Mrđenović

“…Data gathering was done using online data sources and an official cadastral map. GIS was utilised to integrate alpha-numeric with spatial data at the cadastral lot unit. …”
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An effective fluorescence strategy based on xanthine oxidase catalysis and the carbon dots’ specific response to ·OH for aminophylline pharmacokinetic studies by Chenfang Miao, Menghan Zhang, Ying Zheng, Xiaoyan Lin, Shuangying Yang, Linlin Xu, Sitong Lu, Zhengjun Huang, Jianyong Huang, Yanjie Zheng, Shaohuang Weng

“…In this study, high quantum yield carbon dots (CA/EDA-CDs) were synthesized via a hydrothermal method using riboflavin as the carbon source, citric acid and ethylenediamine as functionalizing agents and dopants. …”
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A novel human pluripotent stem cell gene activation system identifies IGFBP2 as a mediator in the production of haematopoietic progenitors in vitro by Paolo Petazzi, Telma Ventura, Francesca Paola Luongo, Heather McClafferty, Alisha May, Helen Alice Taylor, Michael J Shipston, Nicola Romanò, Lesley M Forrester, Pablo Menendez, Antonella Fidanza

“…A major challenge in the stem cell biology field is the ability to produce fully functional cells from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that are a valuable resource for cell therapy, drug screening, and disease modelling. …”
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Bisoprolol for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at high risk of exacerbation: the BICS RCT by Graham Devereux, Seonaidh Cotton, Mintu Nath, Nicola McMeekin, Karen Campbell, Rekha Chaudhuri, Gourab Choudhury, Anthony De Soyza, Shona Fielding, Simon Gompertz, John Haughney, Amanda Lee, Graeme MacLennan, Alyn Morice, John Norrie, David Price, Philip Short, Jorgen Vestbo, Paul Walker, Jadwiga Wedzicha, Andrew Wilson, Olivia Wu, Brian Lipworth

“…Total number of major adverse cardiovascular events. Lung function (NB, during the COVID-19 pandemic, lung function could not be assessed in participants). …”
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Genomic signal selection analysis reveals genes related to the lambing trait of Hotan sheep by XinKun Wang, Wei Li, QiaoYan Huang, HuiPing Sun, LeXiao Zhu, RuoHuai Gu, Feng Xing

“…We identified 290 selected regions and 332 genes across the Hotan sheep genome by using two widely adopted selective scanning detection methods (FST statistics and Piratio). Functional annotation and enrichment analysis of these genes identified 13 genes associated with the lambing rate, which were enriched in pathways such as the transforming growth factor-β signaling pathway (BMPR2, ID2, SMAD7, THBS1, and RBX1), renal cell carcinoma (PAK1, ELOC), inositol phosphate metabolism (PLCZ), non-homologous terminal junction (RAD50), ABC transporters (ABCC4), and the NET pathway (H2B, H4, and H2A). …”
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor suppressors protect against endogenous acetaldehyde toxicity by Eliana MC Tacconi, Xianning Lai, Cecilia Folio, Manuela Porru, Gijs Zonderland, Sophie Badie, Johanna Michl, Irene Sechi, Mélanie Rogier, Verónica Matía García, Ankita Sati Batra, Oscar M Rueda, Peter Bouwman, Jos Jonkers, Anderson Ryan, Bernardo Reina‐San‐Martin, Joannie Hui, Nelson Tang, Alejandra Bruna, Annamaria Biroccio, Madalena Tarsounas

“…Abstract Maintenance of genome integrity requires the functional interplay between Fanconi anemia (FA) and homologous recombination (HR) repair pathways. …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Key outcomes that determine overall resource use are medical management (treatments and consultation time) and referral rates. …”
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Integrating isotopic niche metrics and gut microbiota assembly reveals coexistence mechanisms in subtropical riverine fish by Yaqiu Liu, Xinhui Li, Konstantinos Ar. Kormas, Chunni Kou, Huifeng Li, Yuefei Li, Jie Li

“…Crucially, we identified the similarity of the intestinal microbial community structure is closely related to the degree of overlap of its nutritional ecological niche, indicating functional convergence between host trophic niches and their symbiotic microbiomes.These microbial adaptations facilitate nutritional optimization from varied trophic sources, mediate interspecific resource partitioning, and expand ecological opportunities within the fish community. …”
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IT: An interpretable transformer model for Alzheimer's disease prediction based on PET/MR images by Zhaomin Yao, Weiming Xie, Jiaming Chen, Ying Zhan, Xiaodan Wu, Yingxin Dai, Yusong Pei, Zhiguo Wang, Guoxu Zhang

“…These insights significantly bolster the arsenal of tools available for AD diagnostics and contribute to the broader narrative of deciphering brain functionality through state-of-the-art imaging modalities.…”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism of Rhodiola polysaccharide affecting the proliferation of porcine Leydig cells under hypoxia by Jinting Luo, Lei Wang, Youli Yao, Xuan Luo, Jianbo Zhang, Dandan Luo, Tian Tian, Guofang Wu

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Feasibility, Added Value, and Radiation Dose of Combined Coronary CT Angiography and Stress Dynamic CT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Moderate Coronary Artery Disease: A Real-Worl... by Marco Fogante, Enrico Paolini, Fatjon Cela, Paolo Esposto Pirani, Liliana Balardi, Gian Piero Perna, Nicolò Schicchi

“…Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 65 patients (mean age: 51.2 ± 11.5 years; 21 female) with moderate CAD, selected from the Radiological Database of our hospital between May 2022 and December 2024. …”
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Development and Optimization of a Novel Deep Learning Model for Diagnosis of Quince Leaf Diseases by A. Naderi Beni, H. Bagherpour, J. Amiri Parian

“…Of all the images obtained, 70%, 20%, and 10% were randomly selected for the network's training, validation, and testing, respectively. …”
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