Characteristics of demersal fish community structure during summer hypoxia in the Pearl River Estuary, China by Han Lai, Sheng Bi, Huadong Yi, Haiyang Li, Xuchong Wei, Gongpei Wang, Dingli Guo, Xuange Liu, Jiahui Chen, Qiuxian Chen, Zhilun Zhang, Shuang Liu, Chenlei Huang, Li Lin, Guifeng Li

“…Within the hypoxia area, dissolved oxygen was the main limiting factor for fish community diversity. Functional diversity (FDiv) decreased with higher dissolved oxygen levels, indicating a potential shift in the functional traits and ecological roles of fish species in response to changing oxygen conditions. …”
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Peripheral blood mitochondrial DNA copy number as a predictor of steatotic liver disease development: insights from epidemiological and experimental studies by Genki Mizuno, Atsushi Teshigawara, Hiroya Yamada, Eiji Munetsuna, Yoshiki Tsuboi, Yuji Hattori, Mirai Yamazaki, Yoshitaka Ando, Itsuki Kageyama, Takuya Wakasugi, Naohiro Ichino, Keisuke Osakabe, Keiko Sugimoto, Ryosuke Fujii, Hiroaki Ishikawa, Nobutaka Ohgami, Koji Ohashi, Koji Suzuki

“…Additionally, in vitro experiments were performed using HepG2 cells treated with mitochondrial function inhibitors to induce mtDNA-CN depletion and to examine its impact on intracellular lipid accumulation. …”
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<i>Epichloë</i> Endophyte Alters Bacterial Nitrogen-Cycling Gene Abundance in the Rhizosphere Soil of Perennial Ryegrass by Munire Maimaitiyiming, Yanxiang Huang, Letian Jia, Mofan Wu, Zhenjiang Chen

“…The present study emphasized abundance and diversity variation in the AOB-<i data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">amoA</i>, <i data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">nirK</i> and <i data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">nosZ</i> functional genes in the rhizosphere soil of the endophyte–ryegrass symbiosis following litter addition. …”
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High NK cell counts at day 90 predict improved survival in event-free patients after T-cell depleted allogeneic stem cell transplantation by Andrej Pešić, Nevena Bešević, Nicolaus Kröger, Dejana Stanisavljević, Dejana Stanisavljević, Nada Kraguljac Kurtović, Zoran Bukumirić, Zoran Bukumirić, Natalija Kecman, Nikola Lemajić, Mihailo Smiljanić, Nada Suvajdžić Vuković, Nada Suvajdžić Vuković, Andrija Bogdanović, Andrija Bogdanović, Ana Vidović, Ana Vidović, Jelena Bila, Jelena Bila, Mirjana Mitrović, Mirjana Mitrović, Danijela Leković, Danijela Leković, Marijana Virijević, Marijana Virijević, Irena Đunić, Irena Đunić, Darko Antić, Darko Antić, Milena Todorović Balint, Milena Todorović Balint

“…Patients eligible for the study experienced no acute GvHD, poor graft function, graft failure, or relapse in the first three months after transplantation-prior to obtaining IR data. …”
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Impact of integration time steps of rain drop size distribution on their double-moment normalization: a case study in northern Benin by Moumouni, Sounmaïla, Akponi, Fulgence Payot, Zahiri, Eric-Pascal, Lawin, Agnidé Emmanuel, Gosset, Marielle

“…Statistical criteria are used to assess the estimation of the moments of the DSDs made by the models. As results, the analysis highlighted the dependence of the shape function parameters on the DSD integration time step. …”
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Evaluation of maxillary sinus expansion in children due to maxillary first molar extraction by Sinem Kuru, Mustafa Mert Açıkgöz, Arzu Pınar Erdem, Gülsüm Ak, Tamer Lütfi Erdem, Gamze Aren, Elif Sepet

“…The results could be attributed to there being only one tooth extraction and a transferring of functional forces to the area of the neighboring teeth.…”
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Evaluating the efficacy of three classical EEG paradigms in the discrimination of bipolar depression by Chen Yang, Yao Pi, Weijie Wang, Ying Huang, Nan Tang, Hong Wang, Shenglin Wen

“…This research investigated notable variations in brain functional connectivity between the two groups across paradigms, the correlation of features with neuropsychological assessments, and classification outcomes.ResultsThe results demonstrated that under the eyes-closed paradigm, significant differences in the Phase Lag Index (PLI) were consistently observed across the δ, θ, β, and γ frequency bands. …”
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ROLE OF PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE GENE POLYMORPHISMS IN PATIENTS WITH EARLY-ONSET VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM by A. P. Polyakova, V. M. Shmeleva, M. N. Blinov, V. E. Soldatenkov, V. D. Kargin, L. P. Papayan, S. I. Kapustin

“…Taking into account interrelations between inflammation and hemostasis, as well as immediate effects of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNFα upon blood coagulation system, one may suggest that their functional variantscould determine thrombosis risks both in arterial and venous circulation. …”
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Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics and Purification of Isoflavones from Crude Soybean Extract Using Macroporous Resins by Thi Ngoc Thu Tran, Xuan Vung Bui, Nguyen Thi Truc Loan, Nguyen Huu Thuan Anh, Truong Dang Le, Thi Minh Hanh Truong

“…The study results reveal a strong possibility for large-scale production of isoflavones for further application in functional food products or pharmaceutical products.…”
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Exploring Optimisation Pathways for Underground Space Quality Under the Synergy of Multidimensional Perception and Environmental Parameters by Tianning Yao, Liang Sun, Lin Geng, Yao Xu, Ziqi Xu, Kuntao Hu, Xing Chen, Pan Liao, Jin Wang

“…The results indicated significant differences in user needs across various functional spaces, with commercial-oriented areas emphasising environmental attractiveness and comfort, while transport-oriented spaces prioritised access efficiency and safety. …”
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Population structure in a fungal human pathogen is potentially linked to pathogenicity by E. Anne Hatmaker, Amelia E. Barber, Milton T. Drott, Thomas J. C. Sauters, Adiyantara Gumilang, Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo, Dea Garcia-Hermoso, Justin L. Eagan, Nancy P. Keller, Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis, Oliver Kurzai, Antonis Rokas

“…Here, we analyze genomic data from 300 (117 clinical and 183 environmental) A. flavus isolates from 13 countries, including 82 clinical isolates sequenced in this study, to examine population and pan-genome structure and their relationship to pathogenicity. …”
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Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for post-transplant kidney stones. Hope or Disappointment? by S. V. Popov, R. G. Huseynov, I. A. Miloserdov, Yu. V. Kisil, D. A. Saydulaev, S. V. Sadovnikov, K. V. Sivak, N. S. Bunenkov, V. V. Perepelitsa, T. A. Lelyavina

“…Existing Russian guidelines on the treatment of urolithiasis currently lack a clear strategy for the management of kidney transplant recipients.Objective: to systematize literature data on analysis of the outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and other methods in patients with post-transplant kidney stones.Results. …”
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A study of morpho-phonological processes in the Zanjani dialect of Azerbaijani Turkish based on optimality theory by farnaz ebadi, Mohammad Reza Oroji, Sakine Jafari, Mehri Talkhabi

“…Both types of constraints play a crucial role in the theory, working together to yield the optimal candidate.Optimality Theory also utilizes a Generator (GEN) which generates a list of outputs or candidates from a given input (McCarthy, 2008, p.16).GEN (Input) = {Cand1, Cand2, …}The Generator function has the freedom of analysis so that it can generate unlimited phonetic forms for each word. …”
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Single-cell profiling of SLC family transporters: uncovering the role of SLC7A1 in osteosarcoma by Yan Liao, Junkai Chen, Hao Yao, Ting Zheng, Jian Tu, Weidong Chen, ZeHao Guo, Yutong Zou, Lili Wen, Xianbiao Xie

“…Methods The single-cell sequencing data from GSE152048 and GSE162454, along with RNA-seq from the TARGET and GSE21257 cohorts, were utilized for the analysis in this study. …”
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Biochemical markers of coronary atherosclerosis: building models and assessing their prognostic value regarding the lesion severity by M. V. Zhatkina, V. A. Metelskaya, N. E. Gavrilova, E. B. Yarovaya, Yu. K. Makarova, O. A. Litinskaya, N. L. Bogdanova, B. A. Rudenko, O. M. Drapkina

“…All patients underwent a biochemical blood tests to determine the parameters of lipid, carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism, the hemostatic system, inflammatory markers, as well as the creatinine level as an indicator of renal function.Results. Analysis revealed biomarkers, the deviations in the level of which contribute to the diagnosis and determination of the coronary involvement. …”
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Htra4 promotes vascular endothelial cell injury and is associated with the early-onset of preeclampsia by Hongfang Kong, Xuyuan Ma, Fang Wang, Yuan Su, Yaqing Chang, Hong Xin

“…We conducted a comparative analysis of the baseline data between patients with early-onset PE and normal controls, as well as analyzed the correlation of Htra4 levels in the peripheral blood with pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Association Between Sleep Reactivity, Pre-Sleep Arousal State, and Neuroendocrine Hormones in Patients with Chronic Insomnia Disorder by Yu K, Xia L, Chen HH, Zou TT, Zhang Y, Zhang P, Yang Y, Wei RM, Su ZF, Chen GH

“…Ke Yu,1 Lan Xia,1 Hui-Hui Chen,1 Tian-Tian Zou,1 Yu Zhang,1 Ping Zhang,1 Ye Yang,1 Ru-Meng Wei,1 Zeng-Feng Su,2 Gui-Hai Chen1 1Department of Neurology (Sleep Disorder), The Affiliated Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei (Chaohu), Anhui Province, 238000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei (Chaohu), Anhui Province, 238000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Gui-Hai Chen, Department of Neurology (Sleep Disorders), The Affiliated Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei (Chaohu), 238000, People’s Republic of China, Email doctorcgh@163.com Zeng-Feng Su, Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei (Chaohu), 238000, Anhui Province, People’s Republic of China, Email suzengfeng@163.comPurpose: The purpose of this study was to look into the relationship between pre-sleep arousal state, sleep reactivity, and serum levels of neuroendocrine hormones (cortisol, copeptin, and corticotropin-releasing hormone) in patients with chronic insomnia disorders (CID), and whether the effects of sleep reactivity and pre-sleep arousal on insomnia are related to the levels of these neuroendocrine hormones.Patients and Methods: This study included 61 CID patients and 27 healthy controls (HC) whose base data were matched to those of the CID patients. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI), Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS), and the Ford Insomnia Response to Stress Test (FIRST) were used to evaluate the participants’ sleep, stress, and neuropsychological function. …”
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Feasibility study protocol: implementing consultation-based high-quality palliative care services in intensive care units by Shin Hye Yoo, Ye Sul Jeung, Yejin Kim, Seyeon Kim, Yoon Sun Jung, Tae Jung Kim

“…Introduction Critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) receive life-sustaining treatments aimed at restoring or maintaining organ function. ICU admission often involves substantial multidimensional suffering that can burden patients, their families and surrogates. …”
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Results of lumbar interbody fusion in elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis associated with cauda equina syndrome by A. A. Kalinin, D. V. Hozeev, V. Yu. Goloborodko, Yu. Ya. Pestryakov, V. V. Shepelev, E. E. Satardinova, V. A. Byvaltsev

“…Technical features of interventions and specificity of the postoperative period, preoperative instrumental data, clinical parameters in dynamics, and complications were compared.Results: In a comparative analysis in the group of patients operated on with author’s low-traumatic DSI, smaller parameters were registered: the duration of the operation (p = 0.02), the blood loss (p = 0.003), the duration of inpatient treatment (p = 0.002), and the postoperative need for opioid analgesics (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Progression of Type 1 Diabetes: Circulating MicroRNA Expression Profiles Changes from Preclinical to Overt Disease by Aritania Sousa Santos, Ludmila Rodrigues Pinto Ferreira, Amanda Cabral da Silva, Laís Isidoro Alves, Jullian Gabriel Damasceno, Leslie Kulikowski, Edecio Cunha-Neto, Maria Elizabeth Rossi da Silva

“…To evaluate the potential biological involvement of miRNA expression in the immune response and beta cell function in T1D. Methods.We screened 377 serum miRNAs of 110 subjects divided into four groups: healthy individuals (control group) and patients at different stages of T1D progression, from the initial immunological manifestation presenting islet autoantibodies (AbP group) until partial and strong beta cell damage in the recent (recent T1D group) and long-term T1D, with 2 to 5 years of disease (T1D 2-5y group).Results. …”
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