Dynamics of particulate emissions in the presence of autonomous vehicles by Briani Maya, Denaro Christopher Anthony, Piccoli Benedetto, Rarità Luigi

“…Around one third of CO2{{\rm{CO}}}_{2} emissions in the atmosphere are linked to vehicular traffic. Pollutant agents have an impact on the environment, in particular, the increased presence of particulate matter (PM) creates negative effects on human health. …”
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Development of antibacterial magnetic clay-based nanocomposites for water treatment by Horue, Manuel, Barraqué, Facundo, Montes, María Luciana, Zelaya-Soulé, María Emilia, Morantes, César Fernández, Urruchua, Florencia Camila, Correa, Hilda Edith, Castro, Guillermo Raul, Fernandez, Mariela Alejandra

“…In addition, the agar disk-diffusion method revealed that antimicrobial agents were not released from clays, which is a relevant fact in the water treatment process.…”
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Advancements and Challenges in Immune Protection Strategies for Islet Transplantation by Xue Wang, Ziyuan Zeng, Dayan Li, Kai Wang, Wei Zhang, Yang Yu, Xi Wang

“…However, the limited availability of human cadaveric islet donors and the need for ongoing administration of immunosuppressive agents post‐transplantation hinder the widespread use of this treatment. …”
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Effects of Microtubule Stabilization by Epothilone B Depend on the Type and Age of Neurons by Eun-Hae Jang, Aeri Sim, Sun-Kyoung Im, Eun-Mi Hur

“…Several studies have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of applying microtubule- (MT-) stabilizing agents (MSAs) that cross the blood-brain barrier to promote axon regeneration and prevent axonal dystrophy in rodent models of spinal cord injury and neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Genotoxic Potential and Physicochemical Parameters of Sinos River, Southern Brazil by Madalena C. S. Scalon, Ciliana Rechenmacher, Anna Maria Siebel, Michele L. Kayser, Manoela T. Rodrigues, Sharbel W. Maluf, Marco Antonio S. Rodrigues, Luciano Basso da Silva

“…Thus, the physicochemical parameters indicated that the water quality of the upper course complies with the limits set by the national guidelines, and the ecotoxicological assessment, however, indicated the presence of genotoxic agents. The present study highlights the importance of combining water physicochemical analysis and bioassays to river monitoring.…”
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Gd3+-Doped Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications by A. P. Budnyk, T. A. Lastovina, A. L. Bugaev, V. A. Polyakov, K. S. Vetlitsyna-Novikova, M. A. Sirota, K. G. Abdulvakhidov, A. G. Fedorenko, E. O. Podlesnaya, A. V. Soldatov

“…Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) made of iron oxides with cubic symmetry (Fe3O4, γ-Fe2O3) are demanded objects for multipurpose in biomedical applications as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, magnetically driven carriers for drug delivery, and heaters in hyperthermia cancer treatment. …”
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Multitargeted Effects of Vitexin and Isovitexin on Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications by Ibrahim Luru Abdulai, Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Winfred Seth Gbewonyo, Daniel Boison, Joshua Buer Puplampu, Michael Buenor Adinortey

“…Till date, there is no known antidote to cure diabetes mellitus despite the discovery and development of diverse pharmacotherapeutic agents many years ago. Technological advancement in natural product chemistry has led to the isolation of analogs of vitexin and isovitexin found in diverse bioresources. …”
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Therapy of Osteoporosis in Men with Teriparatide by Natalie E. Cusano, Aline G. Costa, Barbara C. Silva, John P. Bilezikian

“…Attempts to show further beneficial effects of teriparatide in combination with antiresorptive agents have not been demonstrated yet to be superior to monotherapy with teriparatide alone. …”
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Deficiency of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist: A Case with Late Onset Severe Inflammatory Arthritis, Nail Psoriasis with Onychomycosis and Well Responsive to Adalimumab Therapy by Necil Kutukculer, Anne Puel, Sanem Eren Akarcan, Kunihiko Moriya, Neslihan Edeer Karaca, Melanie Migaud, Jean-Laurent Casanova, Guzide Aksu

“…The DIRA disease can lead to death from multiple organ failures and if recognized early, the treatment with replacement of the deficient protein with biologic agents induces rapid and complete remission. Therefore, clinical symptoms should be learned exactly by the pediatricians, pediatric rheumatologists, and immunologists; and molecular analysis targeting this defect must be performed as early as possible.…”
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Human microbiomes in cancer development and therapy by Chenglai Xia, Jiyan Su, Can Liu, Zhikai Mai, Shuanghong Yin, Chuansheng Yang, Liwu Fu

“…It is largely unknown how microbial agents cause cancer or how cancer progresses. We expect this review may open new perspectives on possible therapeutic approaches of patients with cancer.…”
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Exploring Antibacterial Properties of Marine Sponge-Derived Natural Compounds: A Systematic Review by Cintia Cristina Santi Martignago, Camila de Souza Barbosa, Homero Garcia Motta, Beatriz Soares-Silva, Erica Paloma Maso Lopes Peres, Lais Caroline Souza e Silva, Mirian Bonifácio, Karolyne dos Santos Jorge Sousa, Amanda Sardeli Alqualo, Júlia Parisi, Olivier Jordan, Ana Claudia Muniz Renno, Anna Caroline Campos Aguiar, Viorica Patrulea

“…The structural features of the active compounds selected in this review may provide a foundational framework for developing new, highly bioactive antimicrobial agents.…”
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Functional and Antimicrobial Properties of Propolis from Different Areas of Romania by Gianluca Albanese, Alexandru Ioan Giurgiu, Otilia Bobiș, Adriana Cristina Urcan, Sara Botezan, Victorița Bonta, Tudor Nicolas Ternar, Claudia Pașca, Massimo Iorizzo, Antonio De Cristofaro, Emilio Caprio, Daniel Severus Dezmirean

“…This substance plays a crucial role in the hive’s defence against a range of pathogenic agents, maintaining a consistent internal temperature and aseptic environment for the bee colony. …”
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Treating Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Proteus Spp. were Isolated from Renal Stone Patients by Crataegus rhipidophylla and Adiantum capillus by Srwa Ali Mohammed, Mohammed Abdul Aziz Hama Ali, Dereh Lattif Mohammed

“…The antibiotic susceptibility test for all isolates were conducted to nine antimicrobial agents including (Ciprofloxacin (Cip), Tetracycline(TE), Neomycin (N), Gentamicin (CN), Erythromycin (E), Nitrofurantoin (F), Naldixic acid (NA), Imipenem (IPM), Amoxicillin (AX). …”
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Enhanced antitumor efficacy through sustained release of 5-fluorouracil from poly(trimethylene carbonate) membranes by Zongheng Wang, Zhipeng Hou, Shuguang Zhang, Shuangyi Ren, Liqun Yang, Qianshi Zhang

“…IntroductionCancer remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is one of the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents in clinical practice today, but its effectiveness is often hampered by rapid drug metabolism and systemic toxicity. …”
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Fungal Exposure and Low Levels of IL-10 in Patients with Sarcoidosis by Marjeta Terčelj, Sanja Stopinšek, Alojz Ihan, Barbara Salobir, Saša Simčič, Ragnar Rylander

“…The low serum IL-10 values at high fungal exposure suggest that fungal cell wall agents play a role in granuloma formation in sarcoidosis by inhibiting the secretion of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.…”
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An in-depth study of indolone derivatives as potential lung cancer treatment by Mohammed Er-rajy, Mohamed El fadili, Radwan Alnajjar, Sara Zarougui, Somdutt Mujwar, Khalil Azzaoui, Hatem A. Abuelizz, Belkheir Hammouti, Menana Elhallaoui

“…The ADMET analysis revealed that these compounds exhibited favourable drug-like properties, meeting nearly all the key pharmacological criteria required for potential therapeutic agents. Molecular docking studies of the most active compounds revealed strong interactions with critical amino acid residues in the PDK1 receptor’s binding site, underscoring their potential as effective PDK1 inhibitors. …”
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Recent advances in pancreatic α-cell transdifferentiation for diabetes therapy by Yanjiao Li, Yanjiao Li, Jinyu Zhu, Congyang Yue, Siyuan Song, Limin Tian, Yi Wang, Yi Wang, Yi Wang

“…As the global prevalence of diabetes mellitus rises, traditional treatments like insulin therapy and oral hypoglycemic agents often fail to achieve optimal glycemic control, leading to severe complications. …”
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G alleria mellonella in vitro model for chromoblastomycosis shows large differences in virulence between isolates by Dongmei Shi, Zhiya Yang, Wanqing Liao, Chen Liu, Liang Zhao, Huilin Su, Xiaodong Wang, Huan Mei, Min Chen, Yinggai Song, Sybren de Hoog, Shuwen Deng

“…Cladophialophora carrionii (C. carrionii) is one of the agents. However, the pathogenesis of C. carrionii is not fully investigated yet. …”
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β-Glucan-modified nanoparticles with different particle sizes exhibit different lymphatic targeting efficiencies and adjuvant effects by Wen Guo, Xinyue Zhang, Long Wan, Zhiqi Wang, Meiqi Han, Ziwei Yan, Jia Li, Ruizhu Deng, Shenglong Li, Yuling Mao, Siling Wang

“…The results also indicate that β-glucan-modified MSN, with a particle size of ∼100 nm, has a great potential as a vaccine delivery vehicle and immune adjuvant and offers a novel approach for the delivery of multiple therapeutic agents that target other lymph-mediated diseases.…”
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Fatal Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation in an Acquired Aplastic Anemia Patient Treated with Rabbit Antithymocyte Globulin and Cyclosporine A by Tohru Takahashi, Yumiko Maruyama, Mayuko Saitoh, Hideto Itoh, Mitsuru Yoshimoto, Masayuki Tsujisaki

“…One month after the start of ATG, persistent fever which was not responsive to antibiotics or antifungal agents developed and atypical lymphocytes emerged in peripheral blood. …”
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