Effects of different vaccination regimes on the immunodiagnosis of tuberculosis in goats and evaluation of defined antigens by Patricia Cuenca-Lara, Patricia Cuenca-Lara, Miriam Blay-Benach, Miriam Blay-Benach, Zoraida Cervera, Zoraida Cervera, Cristian Melgarejo, Cristian Melgarejo, Julia Moraleda, Julia Moraleda, Iker A. Sevilla, Joseba M. Garrido, Mahavir Singh, Gareth J. Jones, Bernat Pérez de Val, Bernat Pérez de Val

“…In addition, the defined antigens ESAT-6, CPF10, and EspC were evaluated as alternative diagnostic reagents to PPDs. At week 14 after prime vaccination of the animals, skin tests, IFN-γ release assay, and antibody detection assays were performed. …”
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Characterization of Wood Cellular Structure of Plantation Grown Anogeissus leiocarpa and Eucalyptus camaldulensis in the Savannah Ecological Zone, Ghana by Enoch Gbapenuo Tampori, Francis Kofi Bih, Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Issah Chakurah, Michael Awotwe-Mensah, Mark Bright Donkoh

“…The wood properties of these species when known could result in their optimal utilization and broad acceptance in the wood industries as an alternative for the extinct tropical timber species. …”
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Tackling ALT-positive neuroblastoma: is it time to redefine risk classification systems? A systematic review with IPD meta-analysis by Marta Avinent-Pérez, Frank Westermann, Samuel Navarro, Amparo López-Carrasco, Rosa Noguera

“…Background: The heterogeneous prognosis in neuroblastoma, shaped by telomere maintenance mechanisms (TMMs), notably the alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT) pathway, necessitates a refined risk classification for high-risk patients. …”
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Screening and Evaluation of Actinomycetes B-35 from Rhizosphere of <i>Salvia miltiorrhiza</i> Bunge and Its Biocontrol and Growth-Promoting Effects by Mingli Han, Jing Wang, Hang Lin, Chen Yang, Jing Zhang, Jiawei Liu, Guojun Pan, Na Xiao

“…To minimize the use of chemical pesticides for managing this plant fungal disease, biological control utilizing microbial bio-pesticides offers a promising alternative. This study aimed to enhance the biocontrol resources available for combating <i>S. miltiorrhiza</i> root rot by isolating actinomycetes with antifungal activity from the rhizosphere soil of <i>S. miltiorrhiza</i> and identifying biocontrol actinomycetes with a preventive effect on root rot. …”
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Antimicrobial Activity of Aspergillus sp. from the Amazon Biome: Isolation of Kojic Acid by Josy Caldas Rodrigues, Weison Lima da Silva, David Ribeiro da Silva, Carolina Rabelo Maia, Clarice Virginia Santos Goiabeira, Haile Dean Figueiredo Chagas, Gigliola Mayara Ayres D’Elia, Gleica Soyan Barbosa Alves, Viviane Zahner, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Ormezinda Celeste Cristo Fernandes

“…., with antibacterial activity and moderate toxicity at the concentrations tested, is a promising prototype of an alternative active principle of an antimicrobial drug.…”
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Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews by Paul Little, Katherine Bradbury, Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Ben Ainsworth, Kate Greenwell, Deb Smith, Laura Dennison, Sian Williamson, James Denison-Day, Fiona Mowbray, Samantha Richards-Hall

“…Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.Setting Primary care, UK.Participants 407 online customer reviews. 13 purposively recruited primary care patients who had experienced recurrent infections and/or had risk factors for severe infections.Results Both studies identified various factors that might influence nasal spray use including: high motivation to avoid RTIs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; fatalistic views about RTIs; beliefs about alternative prevention methods; the importance of personal recommendation; perceived complexity and familiarity of nasal sprays; personal experiences of spray success or failure; tolerable and off-putting side effects; concerns about medicines; and the nose as unpleasant and unhygienic.Conclusions People who suffer disruptive, frequent or severe RTIs or who are vulnerable to RTIs are interested in using a nasal spray for prevention. …”
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Depicting Soybean Diversity via Complementary Application of Three Marker Types by Vesna Perić, Natalija Kravić, Marijenka Tabaković, Snežana Mladenović Drinić, Valentina Nikolić, Marijana Simić, Ana Nikolić

“…For the diversity assessed by morphological descriptors, Homogeneity Analysis by Means of Alternating Least Squares (HOMALS) yielded the most efficient classification by identifying the traits with the highest discriminative power and separating the genotypes into homogeneous groups. …”
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Fusion Model Using Resting Neurophysiological Data to Help Mass Screening of Methamphetamine Use Disorder by Chun-Chuan Chen, Meng-Chang Tsai, Eric Hsiao-Kuang Wu, Shao-Rong Sheng, Jia-Jeng Lee, Yung-En Lu, Shih-Ching Yeh

“…Because MUD has become more prevalent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative ways to help the efficiency of mass screening of MUD are important. …”
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Exploration of interstitial fluid proteome in Homo sapiens forearm through a cutting edge intradermal microdialysis and high-throughput proteomics approach: a pilot study by Yu Sakamoto, Naoto Fujii, Junko Shibato, Ravi Gupta, Cheol Woo Min, Sun Tae Kim, Ranjith Kumar Bakku, Randeep Rakwal

“…Nonetheless, skin dialysate may serve as an alternative for blood, yet further research is vital to clarify its potential for real-time continuous monitoring applications within sports science research and practices. …”
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Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on Dyslipidemia and Carbohydrate Metabolism in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats by Anderson Kiyoshi Kaga, Pedro Octavio Barbanera, Nágilla Orleanne Lima do Carmo, Lucas Rodolfo de Oliveira Rosa, Ana Angélica Henrique Fernandes

“…Antioxidants have been proving a good alternative to diabetic complications, with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) having antioxidant characteristics. …”
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Intracellular iron accumulation throughout the progression of sepsis influences the phenotype and function of activated macrophages in renal tissue damage by Mira Hanna, Ahmed M. A. Akabawy, Mohamed Mansour Khalifa, Mohamed Mansour Khalifa, Marawan Abd Elbaset, Reda Abdelnasser Imam, Hanan Seddiek

“…There was increased expression of CD8+ CD68+ M1 macrophage markers with upregulation of iNOS and co-expression of CD163+. Alternatively, Arg1+ Fizz1+ M2 macrophage markers were downregulated with increased iNOS/Arg1 ratio. …”
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Comparison between Intra-Articular Injection of Infrapatellar Fat Pad (IPFP) Cell Concentrates and IPFP-Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) for Cartilage Defect Repair of the Knee Joint... by Yaguang Han, Haobo Li, Rong Zhou, Jun Wu, Ziye Liu, Huan Wang, Jiahua Shao, Yi Chen, Jun Zhu, Qiwei Fu, Qirong Qian, Yiqin Zhou

“…Further, due to the simple, cost-effective, nonenzymatic, and safe preparation process, IPFP cell concentrates may represent an effective alternative to stem cell-based therapy in the clinic.…”
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Complementary medicine in orthopaedic and trauma surgery: a cross-sectional survey on usage and needs by Anica Kilper, Alexander Müller, Roman Huber, Niklas Reimers, Ludwig Schütz, Ann-Kathrin Lederer

“…Objectives Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used in Western countries within general medicine and internal medicine. …”
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From Anatase TiO₂ Nano-Cuboids to Nano-Bipyramids: Influence of Particle Shape on the TiO₂ Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Contrasted W... by Humaira Asghar, Daphne Hermosilla, Francesco Pellegrino, Virginia Muelas-Ramos, Christian de los Ríos, Antonio Gascó, Valter Maurino, Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal

“…TiO₂ nano-cuboids and truncated bipyramids synthesized in the 200–250 °C temperature range showed an enhanced photocatalytic efficiency when compared to alternative formulations. Diclofenac, methomyl, and phenol were fully mineralized from ultrapure water and basic stormwater. …”
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RGB Composition Obtained by a UAV in the Monitoring of Sugarcane Row Gaps Using the Biophysical Index by Camila G. B. de Melo, Mário M. Rolim, Roberta Q. Cavalcanti, Marcos V. da Silva, Ana Lúcia B. Candeias, Pabrício M. O. Lopes, Pedro F. S. Ortiz, Renato P. de Lima

“…The objective of this study was to establish an alternative methodology for measuring the planting and regrowth of sugarcane rows using UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) images and to compare it with manual measurements. …”
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RBD-displaying OMV nanovaccine boosts immunity against SARS-CoV-2 by Rang Feng, Ruo-Yi Xue, Chang Liu, Guo-Cheng Li, Yan Deng, Zhe Jin, Jing-Yi Liu, Shan-Shan Zhang, Hao Cheng, Man-Ying Guo, Quan-Ming Zou, Hai-Bo Li

“…Conclusions This vaccine platform offers an alternative strategy for developing recombinant subunit vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, potentially enhancing immune responses and improving vaccine efficacy. …”
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Analytical hierarchy process as a tool supporting a decision-making for assessment of the risk of transboundary infectious animal disease introduction to the Russian Federation an... by N. V. Lebedev, A. S. Igolkin, K. N. Gruzdev, D. G. Spirin, M. A. Farukh, N. V. Ermilov, G. G. Eremin

“…This approach can be used in the process of choosing the most appropriate alternative from several risk assessment options. The Hierarchy Analysis Method (MAI) is a mathematical tool for a qualitative systematic approach to solving decision-making problems. …”
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Mapping Nanoscale‐To‐Single‐Cell Phosphoproteomic Landscape by Chip‐DIA by Gul Muneer, Sofani Tafesse Gebreyesus, Ciao‐Syuan Chen, Tzu‐Tsung Lee, Fengchao Yu, Chih‐An Lin, Min‐Shu Hsieh, Alexey I. Nesvizhskii, Chao‐Chi Ho, Sung‐Liang Yu, Hsiung‐Lin Tu, Yu‐Ju Chen

“…Notably, the sensitivity and coverage enabled the illumination of heterogeneous cytoskeleton remodeling and cytokeratin signatures in patient‐derived cells resistant to third‐generation EGFR therapy, stratifying mixed‐lineage adenocarcinoma‐squamous cell carcinoma subtypes, and identifying alternative targeted therapy for late‐stage patients. …”
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Species classification of Tabanus (Diptera: Tabanidae) in Western Thailand: Integrating DNA barcoding and modern morphometrics by Tanasak Changbunjong, Thekhawet Weluwanarak, Sedthapong Laojun, Tanawat Chaiphongpachara

“…To address the limitations of traditional morphological identification, this study highlights the importance of alternative techniques, including DNA barcoding and geometric morphometrics (GM). …”
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A novel cytoprotective organ perfusion platform for reconstructing homeostasis of DCD liver while alleviating IRI injury by Tingting Lan, Mingxing Yu, Tao Ming, Hong Wang, Juan Deng, Shuhan Cheng, Zhongyang Shen, Deling Kong

“…The development of BBGs demonstrates the feasibility of recreating physiological liquid–gas circulation in vitro, offering an alternative platform for isolated organ perfusion, especially for applications involving cell therapy.…”
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