Comparison of Methods for Isolation and Characterization of Total and Astrocyte‐Enriched Extracellular Vesicles From Human Serum and Plasma by Leandra K. Figueroa‐Hall, Kaiping Burrows, Ahlam M. Alarbi, Bethany N. Hannafon, Cole Hladik, Chibing Tan, Rajagopal Ramesh, Jennifer L. Stewart, Victoria B. Risbrough, Martin P. Paulus, T. Kent Teague

“…This study provides a comprehensive resource for researchers in selecting EV isolation methods tailored to small biobanked clinical samples, with the goal of advancing biomarker discovery in Neuroscience.…”
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy as a treatment option for shoulder impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ahmad Aldardour, Ahmad R. Al-Qudimat, Mohammad Etoom, Shefa’a Alnammaneh, Wesam al Debes, Loiy Khasaweneh, Alaa Abd-Alrazaq, Sunitha Mysore, Muhammed Al-Jarrah

“…Abstract Background Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common alignment syndrome that causes significant discomfort and functional limitations. In recent years, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has gained attention as a promising non-invasive treatment for SIS. …”
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Exploratory Analysis of Unstable Surface Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Chronic Ankle Instability by Shuang Liu, MS, Bo Gou, PhD, Zhiguang Zhao, PhD, Qirong Wang, PhD

“…Objective: To conduct an exploratory systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of unstable surface training on balance and hop function in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). …”
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Developing a Delphi Consensus on the Domains and Conduct of Brief Geriatric Assessments in Singapore by Jonathan Gao, Penny Lun, Lay Khoon Lau, Woan Shin Tan, Edward Tan, Wee Shiong Lim, Reshma Aziz Merchant, Laura Tay, Yew Yoong Ding

“…Participants agreed on targeting selected older adults for BGA to identify geriatric syndromes; physical, psychological, function, mobility/balance, and social status as domains to assess for BGA; and healthcare professionals administering BGA. …”
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Extract Derived from Animals Shows Potential in Promoting Wound Healing and Suppressing Inflammatory Response in Skin Cells by Zheng-Qi Wang, Queenie Wing-Sze Lai, Xiong Gao, Qi-Yun Wu, Tina Ting-Xia Dong, Karl Wah-Keung Tsim

“…Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an extract enriched with growth factors that facilitate skin regeneration and rejuvenation. Here, the functionalities of PRP derived from various animal sources have been investigated and compared, focusing on its potential therapeutic applications in skin regeneration. …”
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Structural knowledge-driven meta-learning for task offloading in vehicular networks with integrated communications, sensing and computing by Ruijin Sun, Yao Wen, Nan Cheng, Wei Wang, Rong Chai, Yilong Hui

“…By optimizing the computation mode and network resources, in this paper, we investigate an I-CSC-based task offloading problem to reduce the cost caused by resource consumption while guaranteeing the latency of each task. …”
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Insect seedling herbivory is influenced by multiple factors, but the plant apparency theory is more supported than other hypotheses – A case study in a subtropical forest by Baozhu Yuan, Bo Wang

“…In total, 24 potential variables that represented abiotic resource availability, characters of individual seedlings, conspecific and heterospecific species, and the whole seedling community were selected to test several commonly discussed alternative herbivory hypotheses. …”
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Identification of the putative regulatory regions and candidate genes associated with backfat thickness and intramuscular fat content traits in Xiang pigs by Xia Chen, Yundi Zheng, Fengbin Hu, Xiaoli Liu, Wei Wang, Fenfang Qi, Xi Niu, Shihui Huang, Jiafu Wang, Xueqin Ran

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Laboratory markers of metabolic syndrome by Filipa Morgado, Ana Valado, João Metello, Leonel Pereira

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Stochasticity-dominated rare fungal endophytes contribute to coexistence stability and saponin accumulation in Panax species by Ye Liu, Liping Shi, Fei Hong, Guangfei Wei, Zhenzhen Jiang, Xiuye Wei, Jingjing Peng, Guozhuang Zhang, Linlin Dong

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The characterisation of the complete mitochondrial genome of Polygonatum Kingianum reveals recombination mediated by repeats associated with DNA replication by Aien Tao, Jing Tao, Zhengkun Gan, Yue Zhang, Chenglong Yin, Guihua Jiang

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CD93 blockade promotes effector T-cell infiltration and facilitates adoptive cell therapy in solid tumors by Yi Sun, Eduardo Davila, YuJie Guo, Richard D Schulick, Elliott Yee, Yuki Fujiwara, Kaitlyn Dickinson, Zhiwei Sun, Junyi Hu, Yuwen Zhu

“…Our previous study revealed that targeting CD93 normalizes tumor vascular functions to improve immune checkpoint blockade therapy. …”
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Investigating Digital Storytelling as a Tool of Improving/ Developing Information Literacy Skills by Maryam Khodabin, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Somaye Sadat Akhshik, Ghasem Azadi Ahmadabadi

“…In order to obtain comprehensive information, all valid domestic and foreign scientific articles related to the research topic in the period of 2000-2024 were selected as the research community, and 53 articles were selected using targeted sampling. …”
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Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in cultivated emmer wheat accession Lxd-682 via bulked segregant RNA sequencing by Jiatong Li, Ningning Yu, Nina Sun, Lige Geng, Yanmin Qie, Dongfeng Zhai, Yuxiang Wang, Linzhi Li, Xueqing Liu, Xusheng Sun, Jiangchun Wang, Ruishan Liu, Guantong Pan, Shengmao Zou, Guohao Han, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

“…Molecular markers JS717/JS718 and WGRC1096 were confirmed to be available for marker-assisted selection (MAS) of PmLxd-682 in breeding practices. …”
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Search for molecular descriptors and computer prediction of biological activity in a series of S-derivatives (1,2,4-triazole-3(2H)-yl)methyl)thiopyrimidines by Yu. V. Karpenko, O. I. Panasenko, A. P. Litun

“…This principle is grounded in the concept that “the biological activity of a substance is a function of its chemical structure”. Such predictions are generated based on the structural formula of a chemical compound and can be made during the planning stage of synthesis. …”
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A Brief Report on a Systematic Review of Real-World Effectiveness Studies of ICS/LAMA/LABA for Treatment of Adults with Asthma in the US by Stephen G. Noorduyn, Kejsi Begaj, Amber Martin, Sergio Forero-Schwanhaeuser, Kassandra Schaible, Alison Moore, Rosirene Paczkowski

“…Conclusions This brief communication reports a systematic review that identified few sources of SITT or MITT in US patients with asthma. …”
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The osteoinductive and osseointegration properties of decellularized extracellular matrix bone derived from different sites by Weihua Huang, Lijing Hao, Xiayu Cai, Chujie Xiao, Huinan Yin, Weikang Xu

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Discursive Strategies of Indirect Apology in English-Language Personal Communication by E. Yu. Ilyinova, O. S. Volkova, V. A. Litvinova

“…Golman) and scripts of feature films in English (Bridget Jones’ Diary, directed by Sharon Maguire, Emma – Directed by Douglas McGrath, etc.) selected by means of a continuous selection method, 172 text excerpts verbalize direct or indirect apologies. …”
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Surgical ICU Admission Criteria: A Scoping Review by Kenneth L. Abbott, MD, Philip Hong, MD, Matthew M. Ruppert, MS, Purvi P. Patel, MD, MHPE, FACS, Philip A. Efron, MD, FACS, FCCM, Natasha Keric, MD, MBA, FACS, Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP, FSIS, MCCM, Niels D. Martin, MD, FACS, FCCM, Tyler J. Loftus, MD, PhD, FACS

“…Abstracted data addressed SICU structure, function, findings, and potential future directions. …”
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DistB-Condo: Distributed Blockchain-Based IoT-SDN Model for Smart Condominium by Anichur Rahman, Md. Jahidul Islam, Ziaur Rahman, Md. Mahfuz Reza, Adnan Anwar, M. A. Parvez Mahmud, Mostofa Kamal Nasir, Rafidah Md. Noor

“…Condominium network refers to intra-organization networks, where smart buildings or apartments are connected and share resources over the network. Secured communication platform or channel has been highlighted as a key requirement for a reliable condominium which can be ensured by the utilization of the advanced techniques and platforms like Software-Defined Network (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Blockchain (BC). …”
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