Interferon (IFN)-gamma (γ) inducible protein 10 (IP-10) in the diagnosis of latent and active tuberculosis in Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG)-vaccinated pediatric population by Magdalena Druszczynska, Michał Seweryn, Sebastian Wawrocki, Anna Pankowska, Anastasiia Kulbachko, Magdalena Jurczak, Magdalena Kowalewska-Pietrzak

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INBRX-120, a CD8α-targeted detuned IL-2 that selectively expands and activates tumoricidal effector cells for safe and durable in vivo responses by Jason Ho, Chelsie Macedo, Garrett Cyprus, Rajay Pandit, Anya Polovina, Nadja Kern, Abrahim Hussain, Sae Jeong Ahn, William Crago, Emily Rowell, Florian J Sulzmaier, John C Timmer, Brendan P Eckelman

“…In non-human primates, INBRX-120 expanded and activated CD8α-expressing effector cells, showed a favorable PK profile, and was well tolerated up to a dose of 1 mg/kg.Conclusions Through its unique cis-signaling activity on CD8α-expressing effector cells, INBRX-120 overcomes the major limitations of IL-2-based therapy and effectively harnesses IL-2’s potent intrinsic antitumor activity. …”
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Malícia honey (Mimosa quadrivalvis L.) produced by the jandaíra bee (Melipona subnitida D.) shows antioxidant activity via phenolic compound action in obese rats by Maria Luiza Rolim Bezerra, Maria Luiza Rolim Bezerra, Mirela Gouveia-Nhanca, Mirela Gouveia-Nhanca, Maria Letícia da Veiga Dutra, Maria Letícia da Veiga Dutra, Kamila Sabino Batista, Alana Natalícia Vasconcelos de Araújo, Alana Natalícia Vasconcelos de Araújo, Marcos dos Santos Lima, Marcos dos Santos Lima, Mateus Duarte Ribeiro, Mateus Duarte Ribeiro, Alexandre Sergio Silva, Alexandre Sergio Silva, Alexandre Sergio Silva, Adriano Francisco Alves, Tatiana Colombo Pimentel, Marciane Magnani, Marciane Magnani, Jailane de Souza Aquino, Jailane de Souza Aquino, Jailane de Souza Aquino

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RETRACTED: LncRNA CCAT2 promotes the proliferation and metastasis of colorectal cancer through activation of the ERK and Wnt signaling pathways by regulating GNB2 expression by Jinhai Tian, Xu Cao, Zongying Jiang, Jia Wang, Wan Fan, Shaoting Zhang, Sien Zhao, Jianmin Sun

“…Conclusion CCAT2 plays a crucial role in CRC progression by modulating the ERK and Wnt signaling pathways through its interaction with GNB2. These findings highlight the importance of CCAT2 as a key regulatory element in the mechanisms underlying CRC proliferation and metastasis.…”
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Treatment of a mutant KRAS lung cancer cell line with polyisoprenylated cysteinyl amide inhibitors activates the MAPK pathway, inhibits cell migration and induces apoptosis. by Matthew D Gregory, Kweku Ofosu-Asante, Jassy Mary S Lazarte, Pablo E Puente, Nada Tawfeeq, Nadine Belony, Yong Huang, Ite A Offringa, Nazarius S Lamango

“…An analysis of cells treated with the fluorescently labeled active caspase 3/7 irreversible inhibitor, CaspaTagTM Caspase-3/7 in situ reagent revealed a 124% increase in active caspase at 3 μM over controls. …”
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Antibacterial activity of 1 % Roselle flower nano-emulsion extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa) against peri-implantitis-related bacteria on orthodontic mini-implants: An in vitro study by Ridhofar Akbar Khusnul Abdillah, Theresia Indah Budhy, Ida Bagus Narmada, I Gusti Aju Wahju Ardani, Nastiti Faradilla Ramadhani, Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi, Muhammad Luthfi, Ninik Mas Ulfa, Albertus Putera Nugraha, Tengku Natasha Eleena binti Tengku Ahmad Noor, Alexander Patera Nugraha

“…Roselle flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa) possess beneficial active phytochemical substances, which may have potential as an OMI peri-implantitis alternative therapy. …”
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IL-17 Affects the Progression, Metastasis, and Recurrence of Laryngeal Cancer via the Inhibition of Apoptosis through Activation of the PI3K/AKT/FAS/FASL Pathways by Yang Song, Ming Yang, Hongjian Zhang, Yan Sun, Ye Tao, Huihui Li, Jing Zhang, Yuncheng Li, Jianming Yang

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Error Sensing Strategy for Active Control of Low-Frequency Sound Absorption of Micro-Perforated Panel Absorber by Using a Point Force Controlled Thin Plate by Xiyue Ma, Kean Chen, Lei Wang, Yang Liu

“…This paper presents an analytical investigation on constructing an error sensing strategy of a new type of active MPPA. The proposed active MPPA is composed of MPP, air cavity, and point force-controlled backing panel, which can actively improve the low-frequency sound absorption of the MPPA. …”
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Computer Game Use and Television Viewing Increased Risk for Overweight among Low Activity Girls: Fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey 2008-2009 by Ladda Mo-suwan, Jiraluck Nontarak, Wichai Aekplakorn, Warapone Satheannoppakao

“…The effect of computer game use and TV viewing on the risk for overweight was significantly pronounced among girls who spent ≤3 days/week in 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (AOR = 1.99 and 1.72, resp.). …”
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Preoperative evaluation of red blood cell distribution width as a promising biomarker for discriminating between benign and malignant breast tumors and assessing breast cancer activity by Ajay Singh Thakur, Chandrashekhar Indoria, Ruby Sahu, Pratima Kujur, Renuka Gahine

“…The present study is not without limitations, and the authors suggest that a larger multicenter prospective study be conducted to further validate it’s efficacy over an extended duration.…”
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Dietary Thymol Improved Growth, Body Composition, Digestive Enzyme Activities, Hematology, Immunity, Antioxidant Defense, and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae in the Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Hafsan Hafsan, Marwan Mahmood Saleh, Rahman S. Zabibah, Rasha Fadhel Obaid, Hijran Sanaan Jabbar, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Mohammed Q. Sultan, Gamal A. Gabr, Andrés Alexis Ramírez-Coronel, Mohammad Khodadadi, Mahnaz Dadras

“…TYM at dietary levels of 1.5-2.5 g significantly enhanced liver antioxidant enzyme activity [superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT)], immune components in blood [alternative complement activity (C3), total immunoglobulin (Ig), lysozyme activity, bactericidal activity, and total protein], and in mucus [alkaline phosphatase (ALP), protease activity, lysozyme activity, bactericidal activity, and total protein] compared to other diets (P<0.05). …”
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Production of ACE inhibitory peptides via ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis of microalgal Chlorella protein: Process improvement, fractionation, identification, and in silico structure-activity relationship by Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Apiwit Kamngoen, Antira Wichaphian, May Thu Zin, Supakit Chaipoot, Kamon Yakul, Wasu Pathom-aree, Wageeporn Maneechote, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Sirasit Srinuanpan

“…More importantly, in silico structure-activity relationship analysis proved the non-toxicity of the identified LMW peptides. …”
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Preliminary Data on <i>Silybum marianum</i> Metabolites: Comprehensive Characterization, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial Activities, LC-MS/MS Profiling, and Predicted ADMET Analysis by Sabrina Lekmine, Ouided Benslama, Mohammad Shamsul Ola, Nabil Touzout, Hamza Moussa, Hichem Tahraoui, Haroun Hafsa, Jie Zhang, Abdeltif Amrane

“…Background/Objectives: <i>Silybum marianum</i> extract, obtained via microwave-enhanced extraction, was evaluated for its antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities to explore its therapeutic potential. …”
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Synthesis and Antifungal Activities of 5-(o-Hydroxy phenyl)-2-[4'aryl-3'chloro-2'azetidinon-1-yl]-1,3,4-thiadiazole by Shiv K. Gupta, P. K. Sharma, M. Bansal, B. Kumar

“…In vitro antifungal activity (MIC activity) was evaluated and compared with standard drugs of ketoconazole. …”
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Two Small Peptides from <i>Buthus martensii</i> Hydrolysates Exhibit Antitumor Activity Through Inhibition of TNF-α-Mediated Signal Transduction Pathways by Mengshuang Zhu, Shanshan Zhang, Jiyang Tang, Hairong Hou, Lizhen Wang, Houwen Lin, Xuanming Zhang, Meng Jin

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Association between extramarital sexual activity, number of sexual partners, and HIV incidence among productive-age adults at H.... by Bella Putri Erwina, Zata Ismah

Subjects: “…hiv occurrence…”
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Importance of Activation Energy on Magnetized Dissipative Casson-Maxwell Fluid through Porous Medium Incorporating Chemical Reaction, Joule Heating, and Soret Effects: Numerical Study by Nesreen Althobaiti

“…The key objective of this work is to use the mathematical representation of a chemically reactive Casson-Maxwell fluid over a stretched sheet circumstance. Arrhenius activation energy and aspects of the magnetic field also have a role. …”
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Resveratrol, Acetyl-Resveratrol, and Polydatin Exhibit Antigrowth Activity against 3D Cell Aggregates of the SKOV-3 and OVCAR-8 Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines by Simon J. Hogg, Kenny Chitcholtan, Wafaa Hassan, Peter H. Sykes, Ashley Garrill

“…In the OVCAR-8 cell line, resveratrol and acetyl-resveratrol at 5 and 10 µM increased the activation of Erk. Above these concentrations they decreased activation. …”
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Designing multivalent NiMn-based layered nanosheets with high specific surface area and abundant active sites for solid-state hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride by Tao Zhong, Tian Xu, Liuting Zhang, Fuying Wu, Yiqun Jiang, Xuebin Yu

“…With large specific surface area and abundant active sites, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are promising catalysts for MgH2 via providing numerous pathways for the diffusion and dissociation of hydrogen. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, Chelating Properties and Anti-Fungal Activity of 2-(4-Phenylpiperazinyl) Methyl-3-(8-Quinolinol-5-YL)- 4(3H)-Quinazolinone by C. D. Shelat, R. T. Vashi

“…Various transition metal (Cu2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Mn2+) chelates of HL were prepared and characterized by metal ligand (M:L) ratio, IR and reflectance spectral studies, magnetic moment, and antimicrobial activity.…”
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