A Review on Expression, Pathological Roles, and Inhibition of TMPRSS2, the Serine Protease Responsible for SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Activation by Jyotirmoy Sarker, Pritha Das, Sabarni Sarker, Apurba Kumar Roy, A. Z. M. Ruhul Momen

“…The infection site of the SARS-CoV-2 correlates with the coexpression sites of ACE2 and TMPRSS2. …”
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Unveiling the amplified oxidase-mimetic activity of MnCoO nanosheets for the ultra-sensitive determination of the long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist indacaterol by Amal A. El-Masry, Heba Elmansi, Nahed El-Enany

“…These nanosheets demonstrated oxidase-imitating activity, enabling the change of (3,3′,5,5′-Tetramethylbenzidine ) TMB into blue-colored oxidized TMB without the need for water. …”
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Exploring entry-exit correlation coefficient (EEC) as new quantitative social activities performance measurement of public space: The case of Dilworth Park, Philadelphia by Jae Min Lee

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Comparative Cytotoxic Activity of Wild Harvested Stems and In Vitro-Raised Protocorms of Dendrobium chryseum Rolfe in Human Cervical Carcinoma and Glioblastoma Cell Lines by Bijaya Pant, Pusp Raj Joshi, Sabitri Maharjan, Laxmi Sen Thakuri, Shreeti Pradhan, Sujit Shah, Sven H. Wagner, Basant Pant

“…The cytotoxic activities of both, wild and tissue-cultured samples, were superior in HeLa cells. …”
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Static and dynamic stretching have same effects on lower extremity joints kinematics and muscular EMG variability in healthy active males during pedaling by Ali Abbası, Heydar Sadeghı, Mehdi Zamanıan

“…The purpose of present study was to examine the effects of acute static and dynamic stretching on kinematics and EMG variability of lower extremity joints and Muscles in healthy active males during pedaling. Fifteen physically-active male students voluntarily participated in this research. …”
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Dexmedetomidine Mitigates Microglial Activation Associated with Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction by Modulating the MicroRNA-103a-3p/VAMP1 Axis by Zhichao Wu, Han Wang, Zuan Shi, Yalan Li

“…Surgery-induced microglial activation is critical in mediating postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients, where the important protective effect of dexmedetomidine has been indicated. …”
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Smart home technology to support engagement in everyday activities while ageing: A focus group study with current and future generations of older adults. by William Son Galanza, Jens Offerman, Sofi Fristedt, Susanne Iwarsson, Nebojsa Malesevic, Steven M Schmidt

“…Despite the potential of smart home technologies (SHT) to support everyday activities, the implementation rate of such technology in the homes of older adults remains low. …”
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Comparative In vitro antibacterial activity of nemonoxacin and other fluoroquinolones in correlation with resistant mechanisms in contemporary methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus blood isolates in Taiwan by Pao -Yu Chen, Mao-Wang Ho, Po-Liang Lu, Hung-Jen Tang, Cheng Len Sy, Jann-Tay Wang, Taiwan Staphylococcus aureus Consortium (TSAC)

“…Certain sequence types (STs) have been emerging in Taiwan, including fluoroquinolone-resistant ST8/USA300. It’s an urgent need to determine nemonoxacin susceptibility against ST8/USA300 and other emerging lineages, if any. …”
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Rapid Screening and Preparative Isolation of Antioxidants from Alpinia officinarum Hance Using HSCCC Coupled with DPPH-HPLC Assay and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activities by Lei Fang, Hua Zhang, Jie Zhou, Yanling Geng, Xiao Wang

“…As a result, galangin and kaempferide both showed potent antioxidant activities. Results of the present study indicated that the combinative method by offline coupling DPPH-HPLC and HSCCC could be widely applied for rapid screening and isolation of antioxidants from complex TCM extract.…”
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Simultaneous evaluation of restless leg syndrome, neuropathic pain, disease activity, and quality of life in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a cross-sectional study by Emel Oğuz Kökoğlu, Melih Kızıltepe, Hüseyin Kaplan, Senem Şaş, Tuğba Kahraman Denizhan, Abdurrahman Soner Şenel

“…Abstract We aimed to investigate the frequency of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and neuropathic pain (NeP) in patients with Takayasu arteritis (TAK), and their relationship with disease activity, and quality of life (QoL). In this prospective case-control study, we evaluated 30 patients with TAK and 28 healthy subjects. …”
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Aloe Vera Extract-Mediated CuO NPs as Catalysts for the Synthesis of 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde-Connected Piperidine Derivatives and Their Antibacterial Activity by Ponnusamy Packialakshmi, Perumal Gobinath, Anis Ahamed, Hissah Abdulrahman Alodaini, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh, Mohamed Taha Yassin, Akbar Idhayadhulla, Radhakrishnan Surendrakumar

“…The compound 2a-2j was evaluated for antibacterial activity against gram +ve and gram −ve bacteria. Compound 2d is exceptionally active against (5.0 μg/mL, E. coli), and 2c is very effective against (4.0 μg/mL, L. plantarum) when compared to reference drug and other Schiff base of vanillin-associated piperidine derivatives. …”
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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

“…Secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, tannins, and phenolics are believed to contribute to its antimicrobial activity. However, the specific antibacterial compounds in P. canescens remain largely unidentified. …”
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Fermented sugarcane juice-derived probiotic Levilactobacillus brevis RAMULAB54 enhances lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis through PPAR-γ activation by V. B. Chandana Kumari, Ramith Ramu, Sujay S. Huligere, Shashank M. Patil, Shivasharanappa Nayakvadi, Sharath Bijoor, Uma Venkateswaran Manjappara, Mohammad Z. Ahmed, Ling Shing Wong

“…The gut microbiota plays a significant role in metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity, with the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) being a key regulator in adipogenesis and glucose metabolism. …”
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Comparison of various feed additives on nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, blood metabolite levels, and gut microbiota composition in japanese quail chicks by Hassan Saleh, Omid Jangjou, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi, Seyedeh Hamideh Hosseni

“…However, no significant difference in lipase activity was observed among the various dietary supplements. …”
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Repetitive Mild but Not Single Moderate Brain Trauma Is Associated with TAR DNA-Binding Protein 43 Mislocalization and Glial Activation in the Mouse Spinal Cord by Tamara Janković, Jelena Rajič Bumber, Nika Gržeta Krpan, Petra Dolenec, Marc Jaeger, Jasna Kriz, Gordana Župan, Kristina Pilipović

“…Initial brain trauma triggers secondary pathophysiological processes that induce structural and functional impairment of the central nervous system, even in the regions distant to the lesion site. Later in life, these changes can be manifested as neurodegenerative sequalae that commonly involve proteinopathies, such as transactive DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43). …”
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Low-Intensity Light-Responsive Anticancer Activity of Platinum(II) Complex Nanocolloids on 2D and 3D In Vitro Cancer Cell Model by Viviana Vergaro, Francesca Baldassarre, Federica De Castro, Danilo Migoni, Maria Michela Dell’Anna, Piero Mastrorilli, Francesco Paolo Fanizzi, Giuseppe Ciccarella

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Conventional versus ultrasound and microwave assisted synthesis: Some new environmentally friendly functionalized picolinium-based ionic liquids with potential antibacterial activity by Messali Mouslim

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Removal of Malachite Green from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon Developed from Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) Shell - A Kinetic and Equilibrium Studies by C. Theivarasu, S. Mylsamy

“…The removal of malachite green (MG) by cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell activated carbon (CSAC) was investigated in present study. …”
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HMGB1 Acts in Synergy with Lipopolysaccharide in Activating Rheumatoid Synovial Fibroblasts via p38 MAPK and NF-κB Signaling Pathways by Zheng-Wen He, Yang-Hua Qin, Zhi-Wei Wang, Yan Chen, Qian Shen, Sheng-Ming Dai

“…In conclusion, HMGB1 acts in synergy with LPS to upregulate TLR4 and RAGE expression on the surface of SF in RA and then to augment IL-6, MMP-3, and MMP-13 production, which depends on p38 MAPK and NF-κB activation.…”
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What is the effect of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent bouts of physical activity or standing on first or recurrent stroke risk factors?... by Paul Mackie, Ishanka Weerasekara, Gary Crowfoot, Heidi Janssen, Elizabeth Holliday, David Dunstan, Coralie English

“…The objective of this review was to ascertain the scope of the available literature on the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting time with frequent bouts of physical activity or standing on stroke and recurrent stroke risk factors. …”
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