A Snake Venom-Secreted Phospholipase A2 Induces Foam Cell Formation Depending on the Activation of Factors Involved in Lipid Homeostasis by Elbio Leiguez, Karina Cristina Giannotti, Mariana do Nascimento Viana, Márcio Hideki Matsubara, Cristina Maria Fernandes, José Maria Gutiérrez, Bruno Lomonte, Catarina Teixeira

“…Pharmacological interventions evidenced that PPAR-γ, PPAR-β/δ, and CD36 as well as the endoplasmic reticulum enzymes ACAT and DGAT are essential for LD formation. Moreover, PPAR-β/δ, but not PPAR-γ, is involved in MT-III-induced PLIN2 protein expression, and both PPAR-β/δ and PPAR-γ upregulated CD36 protein expression, which contributes to MT-III-induced COX-2 expression. …”
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Effects of <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> and Fermentation Time on the Quality, Bacterial Community, and Functional Prediction of Silage from <i>Lotus corniculatus</i> L. in... by Yang Wang, Yang Yang, Xiaoyu Yang, Lei Huang, Puchang Wang, Lili Zhao

“…The results indicated that compared to the CK, the addition of LP significantly increased the lactic acid, dry matter, and crude protein content (<i>p</i> < 0.05) while substantially decreasing the water-soluble carbohydrates, pH, NH₃-N, and acetic acid levels (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Flavonoid Compounds from Ethanol Extract of Sungkai Leaves (Peronema canescens. Jack) and Antibacterial Activity Test Against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherchia coli by Nindita Clourisa Amaris Susanto, Jammes Ardhica, Nelson, Madyawati Latief

“…Traditional medicinal plants have been widely recognized for their therapeutic potential, and Peronema canescens Jack is well-known to contain bioactive compounds. Among its pharmacological properties, its antibacterial potential has drawn scientific interest. …”
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Protective activity of propofol, Diprivan® and intralipid against active oxygen species by M. Mathy-Hartert, G. Deby-Dupont, P. Hans, C. Deby, M. Lamy

“…IL acted in the same manner, but was a less powerful antioxidant.…”
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Polyphenols Extracted after Adsorption onto Natural Clay “Ghassoul” by Safae Allaoui, Mohammed Naciri Bennani, Hamid Ziyat, Omar Qabaqous, Najib Tijani, Najim Ittobane, Mohammed Barbouchi, Aziz Bouymajane, Fouzia Rhazi Filali

“…In this work, we recovered the polyphenols after adsorption onto natural clay “ghassoul” by different solvents: water, ethyl acetate, and methanol (PPW, PPA, and PPM, respectively) to avoid environmental pollution. …”
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Synergistic action between a synthetic cannabinoid compound and tramadol in neuropathic pain rats by Quiñonez-Bastidas Geovanna Nallely, Osuna-Martínez Ulises, Reda-Licea Ana Laura, López-Ortíz Manuel, Regla Ignacio, Navarrete Andrés

“…In the present study the interaction of cannabinoid, PhAR-DBH-Me [(R, Z)-18-((1S,4S)-5-methyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-18-oxooctadec-9-en-7-ylphenyl-acetate] and tramadol in two neuropathy models, as well as their possible toxic effects, was analyzed. …”
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Isolation of Actinobacteria from Date Palm Rhizosphere with Enzymatic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Protein Denaturation Inhibitory Activities by Maria Smati, Amina Bramki, Fatima Zohra Makhlouf, Rihab Djebaili, Beatrice Farda, Fatima Zohra Abdelhadi, Nahla Abdelli, Mahmoud Kitouni, Marika Pellegrini

“…Based on enzyme production and antimicrobial activity, isolate SGI16 was selected for secondary metabolite extraction by ethyl acetate. The crude extract of SGI16 was analyzed using DPPH and BSA denaturation inhibition tests, revealing significant antioxidant power (IC₅₀ = 7.24 ± 0.21 μg mL⁻¹) and protein denaturation inhibitory capacity (IC₅₀ = 492.41 ± 0.47 μg mL⁻¹). …”
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Avances en la evaluación de la eficiencia energética del proceso de producción de biodiesel para distintas escalas by I. HUERGA, L. DONATO

“…El biodiesel es un biocombustible producido por la reacción entre aceite vegetal o grasa animal y alcohol. El balance energético es uno de los puntos críticos al momento de evaluar la sustentabilidad del mismo. …”
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Exploration of analgesic and anthelmintic activities of Artocarpus chaplasha ROXB. leaves supported by in silico molecular docking by S M Sohag, Sharmin Nur Toma, Md. Niaj Morshed, Md. Al Imran Imon, Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Ibnul Piash, Naznin Shahria, Imran Mahmud

“…Analgesic activity was assessed using the acetic acid-induced writhing test on Swiss albino mice, while anthelmintic effects were evaluated against Paramphistomum cervi. …”
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Advanced Copper Oxide Chemical and Green Synthesis: Characterization and Antibacterial Evaluation by Ecaterina Magdalena Modan, Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu, Sorin Georgian Moga, Denis Aurelian Negrea, Daniela Istrate, Ion Ciuca, Mihai Oproescu

“…This study investigated two synthesis methods for structured CuO: microwave-assisted hydrolysis and ultrasound using copper acetate and KOH, and an eco-friendly method involving cholesterol-free egg white albumin and <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> extract. …”
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Determination of Tetracycline in Pharmaceutical Preparation by Molecular and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry and High Performance Liquid Chromatography via Complex Formation wi... by Ahlam Jameel Abdulghani, Hadi Hassan Jasim, Abbas Shebeeb Hassan

“…Maximum peak absorption at λ 425 and 320 nm for the two ions, respectively, was optimized at heating temperature 75°C for 15 minutes at pH = 4 followed by the extraction with ethyl acetate. The percentage of extraction and stability constants for the two complexes was 95.247, 95.335% and ,  M−1, respectively. …”
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GC–MS analysis and in silico approaches to Stichopus hermanii as anti-inflammatory through PKC-β inhibition by Kurnia Fatwati, Asmawati Amin, Lenni Indriani, Rusdina Bte Ladju, Fuad Husain Akbar, Nurlindah Hamrun

“…These compounds with preeminent potential are 1H-Pyrazole, 1,5-dimethyl-; 9-Octadecenoic acid, (E)-; Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester; 6-Octadecenoic acid and α-Tocopheryl acetate. …”
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Role of the epithelial layer in the generation of superoxide anion by the guinea-pig isolated trachea by G. Sadeghi-Hashjin, P. A. J. Henricks, G. Folkerts, T. Muis, J. Garssen, F. P. Nijkamp

“…Tracheal preparations stimulated with phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) or opsonized zymosan generated chemiluminescence. …”
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Clear Cell Carcinoma Arising in Vulvar Endometriosis by Pranom Buppasiri, Pilaiwan Kleebkaow, Chantip Tharanon, Apiwat Aue-aungkul, Chumnan Kietpeerakool

“…Based on previous diagnosis of vulvar endometriosis, she had been treated with GnRH agonists and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate. However, the mass developed into an ulcer and increased in size. …”
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Sevelamer Carbonate Crystal-Induced Colitis by T. Lai, A. Frugoli, B. Barrows, M. Salehpour

“…Despite strict dietary constraints and compliance, phosphate binders such as calcium acetate and/or sevelamer carbonate are also needed to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism. …”
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The multifaceted anti-atherosclerotic properties of herbal flavonoids: A comprehensive review by Meiwen Huang, Xuena Xie, Rong Yuan, Qiqi Xin, Shudong Ma, Hongai Guo, Yu Miao, Chunyu Hu, Yizhun Zhu, Weihong Cong

“…The chronic progression of AS, spanning from initial plaque formation to the occurrence of acute cardiovascular events, underscores the complexity of AS and the challenges it presents in terms of treatment. …”
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Comparing extraction conditions for favorable yield of lutein and zeaxanthin from distiller’s grains by Emily Aicher, Abigail S. Engelberth

“…The factors causing the greatest changes in yield per gram of sample dry mass were material type (DDGS resulted in a 26% greater yield as compared to WDGS) and solvent (yield with ethanol was 231% greater than with ethyl acetate). Similarly, only material, solvent, and the material × solvent interaction were significant in determining yield (α = 0.05). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils from Five Varieties of <i>Lavender</i> Extracted via Supercritical Fluid Extraction by Lijing Lin, Zhencheng Lv, Meiyu Wang, Ankang Kan, Songling Zou, Bin Wu, Limin Guo, Salamet Edirs, Jiameng Liu, Lin Zhu

“…The antibacterial activity of LEO from eye-catching <i>Lavender</i> was better than that of others, which could provide a reference for its application in the prevention and control of marine <i>Vibrio</i> spp. and the development of antibacterial products.…”
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Protein Kinase Inhibitor Pyrrol Derivate by Halyna M. Kuznietsova, Maryna S. Yena, Iryna P. Kotlyar, Olexandr V. Ogloblya, Volodymyr K. Rybalchenko

“…Therefore anti-inflammatory effect of MI-1 on rat acetic acid induced ulcerative colitis (UC) model was aimed to be discovered. …”
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Albino lethal 13, a chloroplast‐imported protein required for chloroplast development in rice by Xiaoqiong Guo, Chunli Wang, Qian Zhu, Wenhua Dongchen, Xiaoling Zhang, Wei Li, Hui Zhang, Cui Zhang, Zar Ni Naing Nant Nyein, Mengting Li, Lijuan Chen, Dongsun Lee

“…In contrast, the overexpression of OsAL13 resulted in an increased photosynthetic rate, a higher total grain number per panicle, and enhanced levels of indole‐3‐acetic acid (IAA) in the roots and gibberellin A3 (GA3) in the shoot. …”
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