Identification of novel angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from walnut (Juglans sigillata Dode) protein hydrolysates and their vascular endothelial protective prop... by Wenyun Xiong, Lixia Guo, Yiting Zhang, Shurui Li, Zihuan Wu, Shengbao Cai

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Evaluation of meningitis surveillance system in rural area, Rwanda by Solange Nyinawabeza, Jean Claude Niyoyita, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, Jerome Ndayisenga, Angela Umutoni, Caroline Stamatakis

“…Data collected from clinical registers and eIDSR were used to assess core functions of the meningitis surveillance system including accuracy in detection of cases, laboratory confirmation of cases, and availability of evaluation reports. …”
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Identification and outcomes of acute kidney disease in patients presenting in Bolivia, Brazil, South Africa, and Nepal. by Rhys D R Evans, Sanjib K Sharma, Rolando Claure-Del Granado, Brett Cullis, Emmanuel A Burdmann, Fos Franca, Junio Aguiar, Martyn Fredlund, Kelly Hendricks, Maria F Iturricha-Caceres, Mamit Rai, Bhupendra Shah, Shyam Kafle, David C Harris, Mike V Rocco

“…High rates of persistent kidney disease and mortality after discharge highlight the importance of AKD follow-up in low-resource settings.…”
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Model-Based Electroencephalogram Instantaneous Frequency Tracking: Application in Automated Sleep–Wake Stage Classification by Masoud Nateghi, Mahdi Rahbar Alam, Hossein Amiri, Samaneh Nasiri, Reza Sameni

“…A critical component of sleep analysis is detecting transitions between wakefulness and sleep states. …”
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3D printing-biomimetic local stiff niche enhances glycolysis to boost PDAC cell stem-like phenotype via N6-methyladenosine-suppressed YAP1 mRNA decay by Di Wu, Xiaoqi Guan, Tao Yang, Jiashuai Yan, Biwen Zhu, Junchao Zhou, Yibing Guo, Yuhua Lu

“…However, the stiffness heterogeneity of TME within PDAC functions on tumor cell stem-like phenotypes remains unclear. …”
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Fatty acid composition and antioxidant capacity of defatted, non-defatted and oils extracts of Quercus ilex fruit from Algeria by Hadjira Guenane, Boulanouar Bakchiche, Ramazan Erenler, Ilyas Yildiz, Omar M. Khalaf, Amal M. Saad, Mosad A. Ghareeb

“…Background The nutritional value and health-promoting properties cause the fruits (acorns) of Quercus ilex to have great potential for use in the food industry as functional ingredients and antioxidants source. Objective In this study, the amount of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids in different extracts (defatted, non-defatted) and composition of fatty acids in the fruits oils of Quercus ilex were investigated. …”
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Accumulation of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids in the airway inflammatory microenvironment drives eosinophil etosis and corticosteroid resistance by Yurong Bai, Pengda Fang, Shasha Li, Zhenhao Xiao, Wenyi Chen, Wenlong Li, Xinyue Wang, Jingyuan Chen, Yue Li, Junhai Chen, Weiqiang Huang, Xin Luo, Shigeharu Ueki, Deyu Fang, Qintai Yang, Yana Zhang

“…Functional analyses were performed on purified eosinophils. …”
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Optimizing extraction of microbial DNA from urine: Advancing urinary microbiome research in bladder cancer by Chuang-Ming Zheng, Ho Won Kang, Seongmin Moon, Young Joon Byun, Won Tae Kim, Yung Hyun Choi, Sung-Kwon Moon, Xuan-Mei Piao, Seok Joong Yun

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Plasticity in activity patterns of ungulates under the influence of shade coffee agricultural intensification in Ethiopia by Behailu Etana, Peter J. Fashing, Anagaw Atickem, Afework Bekele, Nils Chr. Stenseth

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Genome-wide identification and analysis of SmRR gene family in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and their response to abiotic stress and auxin by Wenjing Li, Hui Li, Yanyu Lin, Yutong Li, Xiaofang Xie, Xuefang Zheng, Weiren Wu, Yuanchang Zhou, Yan Zheng

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Mitochondrial genome of Lonicera macranthoides: features, RNA editing, and insights into male sterility by Zhong Chen, Wei Zhuo, Yuqi Wang, Junpeng Qi, Li Liu, Sheng’E. Lu, Han Wang, Tao Sun, Liqiang Wang, Fengming Ren, Fengming Ren

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Discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons other than disease progression and the impact on relapse and survival of advanced melanoma patients. A systematic review... by Konstantinos Lallas, Eftychia Chatziioannou, Derya Durak, Georg Frey, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Marie-Lena Rasch, Athanassios Kyrgidis, Eleni Timotheadou, Zoe Apalla, Ulrike Leiter, Lukas Flatz, Lukas Flatz, Aimilios Lallas, Teresa Amaral, Teresa Amaral

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Examination and Tracing of Stable Isotopes of Carbon and Hydrogen in Diesel Oil from Different Regions by Han-yu ZHANG, Zhao-wei JIE, Han-yang ZHENG, Xiao-han ZHU, Wei-ya XIE, Can HU, Zhan-fang LIU, Hong-ling GUO, Jun ZHU, Hong-cheng MEI

“…Diesel is often used as an accelerant in arson cases, so identifying its source is crucial to the investigation. Stable isotope analysis is a method for detecting molecular elements at the element level. …”
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Integrated microbiome and metabolome approaches reveal the resistant mechanisms of leaf blight resistant plum cultivar by Xinyan Zhou, Yufei Wei, Yu Zhu, Jiaoming Li, Runche Zhou, Qingju Xiao, Ruihong Luo, Shangdong Yang

“…Results The results showed that higher microbial diversity and richness could be detected in RP cultivar than those of SP cultivar. …”
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Metagenome Analysis Identified Novel Microbial Diversity of Sandy Soils Surrounded by Natural Lakes and Artificial Water Points in King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve,... by Yahya S. Al-Awthan, Rashid Mir, Fuad A. Alatawi, Abdulaziz S. Alatawi, Fahad M. Almutairi, Tamer Khafaga, Wael M. Shohdi, Amal M. Fakhry, Basmah M. Alharbi

“…Results: In this study, sandy soil samples from the surroundings of natural and artificial water resources of two distinct natures were used. Based on 16S rRNA sequencing, a total of 24,563 OTUs were detected. …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study of Immune Indices in Yaks by Daoning Yu, Xiaoming Ma, Chun Huang, Tong Wang, Mengfan Zhang, Fen Feng, Xiaoyun Wu, Yongfu La, Xian Guo, Ping Yan, Derong Zhang, Chunnian Liang

“…The yak is a vital livestock resource on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, renowned for its strong disease resistance and high-quality meat. …”
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Exploring the role of mitochondrial metabolism and immune infiltration in myocardial infarction: novel insights from bioinformatics and experimental validation by Jingyi Hou, Jingyi Hou, Jingyi Hou, Lihan Wang, Lihan Wang, Naiqiang Zhu, Xueli Li

“…This study aimed to clarify the roles of mitochondrial metabolism and immune infiltration in MI, using a combination of bioinformatics analyses and experimental validation.MethodsMI chip data (GSE96561, GSE181872, and GSE183272) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, and mitochondrial gene data were sourced from the MitoCarta3.0 database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified and subjected to functional enrichment analyses. …”
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Mutation of the histone demethylase Gasc1 causes ASD-like symptoms in mice by Tetsushi Kagawa, Yuhei Yamaguchi, Yasuhiro Kokubu, Genki Sudo, Aoi Ebisawa, Satoko Hattori, Keizo Takao, Kohtarou Konno, Naomi Nakagata, Takafumi Inoue, Masahiko Watanabe, Johji Inazawa, Tsuyoshi Miyakawa, Tetsuya Taga

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Antiretroviral drug therapy does not reduce neuroinflammation in an HIV-1 infection brain organoid model by Samuel Martinez-Meza, Thomas A. Premeaux, Stefano M. Cirigliano, Courtney M. Friday, Stephanie Michael, Sonia Mediouni, Susana T. Valente, Lishomwa C. Ndhlovu, Howard A. Fine, Robert L. Furler O’Brien, Douglas F. Nixon

“…Abstract Background HIV-1-associated neurocognitive impairment (HIV-1-NCI) is marked by ongoing and chronic neuroinflammation with loss and decline in neuronal function even when antiretroviral drug therapy (ART) successfully suppresses viral replication. …”
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From the WHO framework to integrated senior health and wellness hub program: an implementation journey by Xiaoting Huang, Xiaoting Huang, Hao Yi Tan, Hao Yi Tan, Hao Yi Tan, Pei Ling Er, Amber Wong, Si Qi Lim, Joshua Kuan Tan, Wan Qi Yee, Xiaohui Xin, Lian Leng Low

“…IntroductionAs global populations age, ensuring older adults maintain functional ability and wellbeing is a critical public health priority. …”
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