An invertebrate NLR recognizes viral nucleic acids and balances the antiviral signaling pathway through interaction with STING and Cyclophilin A. by Shihao Li, Xuechun Li, Mingzhe Sun, Fuhua Li

“…In the present study, an NLR gene belonging to the NLRC subfamily (LvNLRC) was identified in the Pacific whiteleg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei and its functions in intracellular recognition to DNA virus and antiviral immunity during WSSV infection were elucidated. …”
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ZeroMAC: Toward a zero sleep delay and zero idle listening media access control protocol with ultralow power radio frequency wakeup sensor by Sang Hoon Lee, Lynn Choi

“…We also propose an on-demand media access control protocol called ZeroMAC that can effectively utilize the on-demand wakeup functionality of a radio frequency wakeup sensor by broadcasting a dedicated signal to wake up nodes before starting a communication. …”
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Grid-Connected Solar PV System with Maximum Power Point Tracking and Battery Energy Storage Integrated with Sophisticated Three-Level NPC Inverter by D. Ravi Kishore, T. Vijay Muni, B. Srinivas Raja, Mukesh Pushkarna, B. Srikanth Goud, Kareem M. AboRas, Sadam Alphonse

“…In-depth information on the many possible NPC inverter designs and modulation strategies was provided. By incorporating the necessary sophisticated algorithms into the NPC inverter, the necessary solar PV-MPPT functionality is made available, allowing for the regulation of power transfer among the solar PV system, the battery, and the grid. …”
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Effect of sweet and caloric drinks on cardiac reactivity to slow-paced breathing in healthy adults by Maria Meier, Stephanie J. Dimitroff, Bernadette F. Denk, Eva Unternaehrer, Jens C. Pruessner

“…Abstract Cardiac reactivity is proposed to be a central indicator of autonomic functioning. While hyperglycemia plays a limited role in cardiac stress reactivity, it is unclear whether it may modulate cardiac reactivity in non-stressful situations. …”
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Implementation of LoRa TDMA-Based Mobile Cell Broadcast Protocol for Vehicular Networks by Modris Greitans, Gatis Gaigals, Aleksandrs Levinskis

“…This paper proposes a novel, real-time vehicular network protocol that functions as an emergency fallback communication layer using long-range LoRa modulation and off-the-shelf hardware. …”
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Promoting sleep and mental well-being in children: Protocol for a naturalistic pilot in-app study among users of the Aumio app. by Nadja Ruckser, Melissa Röcken, Jean Ochel, Alfred Wiater, Claudia Calvano

“…Sleep problems are widespread among children and can have a negative impact on their development, everyday functioning and pose an additional burden on the parents. …”
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Molecular mechanisms of the effects of N-ethylmaleimide and 1,4-dithioerythritol on regulation of apoptosis in P19 cells under hypoxia by O. L. Nosareva, D. S. Orlov, E. V. Shakhristova, E. A. Stepovaya

“…Under hypoxia, changes in mitochondrial functions occur, which may exacerbate oxidative stress in the tumor cell. …”
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Research and Design of an Active Light Source System for UAVs Based on Light Intensity Matching Model by Rui Ming, Tao Wu, Zhiyan Zhou, Haibo Luo, Shahbaz Gul Hassan

“…This paper first designs the overall framework of the active light source system, detailing the functions of each module and their collaborative working principles. …”
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Fullerene and oxidative stress by M. A. Orlova, T. P. Trofimova, A. P. Orlov, O. A. Shatalov, A. A. Svistunov, Yu. K. Napolov, V. P. Chekhonin

“…Fullerene nanoparticle functionalization type, their sizes and surface nanopathology are of great importance for further promoting of either cytoprotective or cytotoxic effects. …”
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METTL14 and WTAP play a crucial role in the regulation of bovine preadipocyte differentiation by Jia Liu, Chicheng Ma, Yu Cheng, Minzhi Wang, Guoqing Zhao, Liwei Huang, Ruigao Song, Xi Wang, Hongxia Li

“…m6A methylation is the most common mRNA modification in mammals and plays a significant role in regulating various biological functions. Some studies have demonstrated that the methyltransferase METTL3 can promote adipogenesis. …”
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Deciphering ferroptosis in critical care: mechanisms, consequences, and therapeutic opportunities by Ruimin Tan, Ruimin Tan, Chen Ge, Yating Yan, Yating Yan, He Guo, He Guo, Xumin Han, Xumin Han, Qiong Zhu, Quansheng Du

“…These conditions disrupt the balance of inflammatory mediators and signaling pathways, resulting in impaired physiological functions in human tissues and organs. Ferroptosis, a distinct form of programmed cell death, plays a pivotal role in regulating tissue damage and modulating inflammatory responses, thereby influencing the onset and progression of severe illnesses. …”
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INVESTIGATING THE IN VIVO EFFECTS OF COPPER COORDINATION COMPOUNDS WITH THIOSEMICARBAZONES ON ERYTHROCYTE REDOX BALANCE by Valeriana Pantea, Ecaterina Pavlovschi, Veronica Sardari, Svetlana Protopop, Vasile Macari, Ala Ambros, Sergiu Curlat, Tatiana Timercan, Olga Tagadiuc

“… Thiol-disulfide homeostasis plays a vital role in cellular and systemic functions, regulating biosynthetic reactions, growth, transport, repair, and redox signaling through the dynamic interplay between thiol (-SH) and disulfide (-S-S-) states. …”
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An Optical Date Flip-Flop Based on the Dynamic Coding of a Layered VO₂ Metastructure by Na Pei, Zhi-Cheng Xu, Jia-Yuan Zhang, Heng-Jing Liu, Hai-Feng Zhang

“…A vanadium dioxide (VO₂)-based layered metastructure is proposed that enables dynamic optical encoding in the range of 15.5 GHz to 16 GHz through synergistic temperature and magnetic field modulation. By utilizing sequential temperature control, an optical date flip-flop (DFF) functionality can be achieved. …”
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Recent advances in shape memory polymers for biomedical applications: Bridging macro- and micro-scale effects by Dongqi You, Lining Lin, Minyi Dong, Yunhong Wu, Yijie Hu, Xinyue Hu, Yangjie Shao, Yuan Xie, Menghan Xu, Guancong Chen, Rong Lan, Haiying Ma, Yunting Zhou, Huiming Wang, Binjie Jin, Mengfei Yu

“…Macroscopic deformation enables SMPs to perform functions such as adaptation, filling, and support through overall structural changes. …”
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The role of platelets in antiviral immunity by E. V. Slukhanchuk, V. O. Bitsadze, J. Kh. Khizroeva, A. G. Solopova, V. I. Tsibizova, F. Yakubova, C. Ay, J.-C. Gris, A. D. Makatsariya

“…In recent years, the data have appeared on the non-hemostatic platelet-related role and their active participation in inflammatory reactions. These platelet functions are predetermined by their ability to activate and secrete various immunomodulatory cytokines and chemokines. …”
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Krüppel-like factors in mitochondrial quality control by M. Y. Zhang, H. Zhang, Y. M. Yao, D. W. Yang

“…Mitochondrial homeostasis relies on a coordinated mitochondrial quality control system, which maintains the number and morphological stability and coordinates mitochondrial physiological functions through renewal and self-clearance. In this paper, we review the current advances of KLFs in mitochondrial quality control (MQC), including the potential roles and regulatory mechanisms in mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial fusion/fission, mitophagy and mitochondrial unfolded protein response. …”
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The Role of Dendritic Cells in Tissue-Specific Autoimmunity by Jacques Mbongue, Dequina Nicholas, Anthony Firek, William Langridge

“…Through description of dendritic cell functions in the modulation of tissue-specific autoimmunity, we hope to stimulate a greater appreciation and understanding of the role dendritic cells play in the development and treatment of autoimmunity.…”
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Possibilities of Application of Ethylmethylhydroxypyri dine Succinate in the Treatment of Acute Poisoning: a Systematic Literature Review by I. G. Trukhanova, D. S. Zinatullina, A. D. Gureev

“…For the complex treatment of these patients, modern toxicology uses a combination of drug and non-drug methods that have universal mechanisms aimed at restoring body functions. Currently, antihypoxants and antioxidants are actively used in medical practice in all situations where there are oxygen deficiency and certain manifestations of the ischemic cascade in order to interrupt the mechanisms of hypoxia progression as early as possible. …”
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Stem Cell Therapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases: How Do Stem Cells Bypass the Blood-Brain Barrier and Home to the Brain? by Yvonne Cashinn Chia, Clarice Evey Anjum, Hui Rong Yee, Yenny Kenisi, Mike K. S. Chan, Michelle B. F. Wong, Shing Yi Pan

“…An intact BBB is critical for normal brain functions as it maintains brain homeostasis, modulates immune cell transport, and provides protection against pathogens and other foreign substances. …”
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Nonlocal Interactions in Metasurfaces Harnessed by Neural Networks by Yongle Zhou, Qi Xu, Yikun Liu, Emiliano R. Martins, Haowen Liang, Juntao Li

“…Our results suggest that neural networks can be used as a powerful design tool for the next generation of high-performance metasurfaces with complex functionalities.…”
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