Variability and Source Characterization of Regional PM of Two Urban Areas Dominated by Biomass Burning and Anthropogenic Emission by Christian Mark G. Salvador, Jhon Robin dR. Yee, Iara Chantrelle V. Coronel, Angel T. Bautista, Raymond J. Sugcang, Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa

“…Abstract Identifying the sources and formation pathways of particulate matter (PM) and its components is important to determine the impact of atmospheric aerosols on human health and the warming of the global atmosphere. …”
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Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations by Saiedeh Sadeghi, Nastaran Saeidi, Ali Salehi, Kamal Attari, Mohammad Ali Irani, Seyed Sasan Aryanezhad, Reza Malekzadeh, Reza Mahmoudi Anzabi

“…These innovative materials can prove invaluable for everyday use, offering enhanced protection during extended periods of physical activity. The review findings suggest that samples with nanostructures are more efficient at reducing X-ray energy. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Arabic emotional and behavioral reaction to intrusions questionnaire among sample of Arabic speaking adults by Emmanuelle Awad, Diana Malaeb, Amthal Alhuwailah, Mai Helmy, Muna Barakat, Rabih Hallit, Sami El Khatib, Mohamad Rahal, Syed Arman Rabbani, Reem Alzayer, Nada H. Farrag, Rita El Hajjar, Jinan Mallouh, Souheil Hallit, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Sahar Obeid, Rita ElHagar

“…Abstract Background Intrusive “thoughts” represent undesirable cognitive activity that can cause distress, and occurs in individuals with and without psychological disorders. …”
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Imaging flow cytometry-based cellular screening elucidates pathophysiology in individuals with Variants of Uncertain Significance by Irena Josephina Johanna Muffels, Hans R. Waterham, Giuseppina D’Alessandro, Guido Zagnoli-Vieira, Michael Sacher, Dirk J. Lefeber, Celine Van der Vinne, Chaim M. Roifman, Koen L. I. Gassen, Holger Rehmann, Desiree Y. Van Haaften-Visser, Edward S. S. Nieuwenhuis, Stephen P. Jackson, Sabine A. Fuchs, Femke Wijk, Peter van Hasselt

“…Methods Six assays to evaluate autophagic-, lysosomal-, Golgi- health, mitochondrial function, ER stress, and NF-κβ activity were developed in fibroblasts. Assay sensitivity was verified with compounds (N = 5) and positive control patients (N = 6). …”
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Adjunctive diagnostic tool for histopathological classification of congenital mesoblastic nephroma based in molecular genetic findings by Hiroshi Hamada, Kenichi Kohashi, Takeshi Iwasaki, Mikiko Hashisako, Yuko Hino, Masahiro Fukuhara, Amane Kamouchi, Naonori Kawakubo, Tatsuro Tajiri, Yoshinao Oda

“…Most cellular CMNs harbor ETV6-NTRK3 gene fusions, and classic and mixed CMNs harbor EGFR internal tandem duplications (EGFR-ITDs). …”
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Staphylococcus aureus induces mitophagy via the HDAC11/IL10 pathway to sustain intracellular survival by Yaji Yang, Haotian Zhou, Feilong Li, Yanhao Zhang, Jianye Yang, Yidong Shen, Ning Hu, Quanming Zou, Leilei Qin, Hao Zeng, Wei Huang

“…Overexpression of HDAC11 and the use of the autophagy activator rapamycin further validated that the HDAC11/IL10 axis regulates mitophagy via the mTOR pathway, which is essential for supporting S. aureus intracellular survival. …”
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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa by Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…IntroductionLivestock farming is one of the main socio-economic activities in West Africa, predominantly extensive and reliant on natural rangelands. …”
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Assessing the neuroprotective potential of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil in a 6-hydroxydopamine rat model of Parkinson's disease by Aracely Janneth Naranjo-Viteri, Matías Jávega Cometto, Matías Caverzan, Leandro Gabriel Champarini, María Paula Zunino, Rogelio E. Abburra, Claudia B. Hereñú, Rosana Crespo

“…Results: Our findings indicate that EuEO is mainly composed of 1,8-cineole (81.8 %) and that, in the parkinsonian rats, it improved impairments in spatial memory, motor performance, and strength; increased TH and DAT protein content; decreased TNF-α expression; diminished liver lipid content and body weight gain without changes in the rats’ food/water consumption or their serum lipid levels; diminished transaminase and alkaline phosphatase activity, and the albumin/globulin ratio. Discussion: Although 1,8-cineole is a well-documented bioactive compound, further research is required to evaluate its potential synergistic or additive interactions with minor components. …”
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Transcriptomic reprogramming and epigenetic regulation underlying pollination-dependent and auxin-induced fruit set in tomato by Xiaohan Li, Xiaohan Li, Xiaohan Li, Bing He, Anis Djari, Pierre Frasse, Elie Maza, Farid Regad, Julien Pirrello, Guojian Hu, Guojian Hu, Guojian Hu, Guojian Hu, Mondher Bouzayen

“…In contrast, Teosinte branched1/Cincinnata/proliferating cell factor (TCP), SQUAMOSA -promoter binding proteins (SBP), Sucrose nonfermenting 2 (SNF2), Growth-regulating factor (GRF), and Su (var)3-9, Enhancer-of-zeste and Trithorax (SET) family genes were significantly upregulated in both pollinated and auxin-treated young developing fruits, suggesting their active roles in promoting fruit sets. Despite these similarities, a comparative analysis of the effects of natural pollination and auxin treatment revealed several differences, primarily related to seed development and hormone signaling. …”
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Effects of replacing fishmeal with soybean meal on growth performance, liver antioxidant capacity and intestinal health in juvenile Asian red-tailed catfish (Hemibagrus wyckioides) by Weijia Cai, Xinping Li, Minglang Cai, Zhe Tang, Bo Zhu, Mengxi Yang, Yi Hu, Jihong Dai

“…Besides, hepatic antioxidant enzyme activities and nrf2 gene expression levels were markedly upregulated in the SBM45 and SBM60 groups (P < 0.05). …”
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Black Carbon Exposure Characteristics in Diesel Engine Vehicle-related Jobs by Sangjun Choi, Ju-Hyun Park, Won Kim, Seung Won Kim, Kyong-Hui Lee, Taejin Chung, Jihoon Park, Seung-Hun Ryu, Jungah Shin, Dong-Hee Koh, Dong-Uk Park

“…The workers chosen for this study (N = 106) measured their exposure every minute using an AE51 microAethalometer affixed to a microcyclone and also recorded their time-activity patterns and whereabouts in detail during working hours. …”
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MyD88 inhibitor TJ-M2010-5 alleviates spleen impairment and inflammation by inhibiting the PI3K/miR-136-5p/AKT3 pathway in the early infection of Trichinella spiralis by Huifang Bai, Qianqian Dang, Guoliang Chen, Lingfeng Xie, Saining Wang, Ning Jiang, Xiaoxia Wu, Shuyan Zhang, Xuelin Wang

“…In conclusion, the study demonstrates that TJ-M2010-5 could effectively alleviate spleen impairment and reduce inflammation in mice infected with T. spiralis in its early stages by blocking the activation of PI3K/miR-136-5p/AKT3.…”
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Subacute toxicity of isoliquiritigenin-zein phosphatidylcholine nanoparticles on biochemical, hematological, and histopathological parameters in Sprague-Dawley rats by Ke Yang, Kumar Ganesan, Fei Gao, Chunguang Xie, Jianping Chen

“…Aim: Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) is a natural flavonoid found in many natural plants, which exhibits numerous pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, and antiviral activities. However, the low bioavailability and stability of ISL limit its application in clinical practice. …”
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High prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among women in a rural district of Nepal in 2012–2013: a population-based study by Chandra Yogal, Chandra Yogal, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Sunila Shakya, Biraj Karmarcharya, Rajendra Koju, Mats P. Mosti, Mats P. Mosti, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Berit Schei, Unni Syversen, Unni Syversen

“…Our findings underscore the need for public health programs addressing nutritional patterns and physical activity to prevent obesity.…”
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The role of natural exosomes from SHED-MSC in immunoregulation of M0/M1 polarized macrophage cells by Ali Fallah, Abasalt Hosseinzadeh Colagar, Ayyoob Khosravi, Ayyoob Khosravi, Azadeh Mohammad-Hasani, Azadeh Mohammad-Hasani, Mohsen Saeidi, Mohsen Saeidi

“…The levels of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant markers, including CD206, Arg-1, IL-10, TGF-β, TAC, CAT, and SOD, which act as immunosuppressive macromolecules, were elevated. …”
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Trends and factors associated with delays in the first prenatal consultation in Guinea by Tiany Sidibe, Mamadou Dioulde Balde, Sadan Camra, Ramata Diallo, Bienvenu Salim Camara, Karifa Kourouma, Madeleine Toure, Kaba Saran Keita, Fanta Barry, Maimouna Balde

“…The factors associated with the delay in performing the ANC1 were: being aged 35–49 years (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.36; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08–1.69); Living in a poor household (AOR: 1.87; 95% CI: 1.64–2.13), living in Boké (AOR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.58–2.87), and N’zerekore (AOR: 4.97; 95% CI: 3.58–6.91). …”
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Inflammatory rheumatic diseases with onset after SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination: a report of 267 cases from the COVID-19 and ASD group by Laura Massaro, Annamaria Iagnocco, Florenzo Iannone, Corrado Campochiaro, Maria De Santis, Ilaria Cavazzana, Piero Ruscitti, Roberto Giacomelli, Rosario Foti, Lorenzo Dagna, Giovanna Cuomo, Giacomo De Luca, Francesco Caso, Ilenia Di Cola, Clodoveo Ferri, Vincenzo Raimondo, Francesco Ursini, Veronica Brusi, Giuseppe Varcasia, Roberta Pellegrini, Domenico Olivo, Giuseppe Murdaca, Carlo Selmi, Olga Addimanda, Erika Pigatto, Francesca Francioso, Rossella De Angelis, Jacopo Ciaffi, Luana Mancarella, Marcella Visentini, Francesca Motta, Virginia Caira, Alberto Lo Gullo, Caterina Naclerio, Elena Marchetti, Sebastiano Lorusso, Jessica Luppino, Roberta Foti, Massimo Reta

“…Despite the short follow-up period, IJD and PMR patients’ response to first-line therapy was favourable, with both groups achieving a drop in baseline disease activity scores of ~30% and ~70% respectively.Conclusion Our article reports the largest cohort published to date of new-onset IRD following SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccines. …”
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Implementation of model-informed precision dosing for tamoxifen therapy in patients with breast cancer: A prospective intervention study by Ruben Y.M. van Nijnatten, Sanne M. Buijs, Bram C. Agema, Raphaël M.J. Fischer, Inge Ghobadi Moghaddam-Helmantel, Caroline M.E. Contant, Felix E. de Jongh, Auke M.T. Huijben, Manon Kop, Annemieke van der Padt-Pruijsten, Hanneke J.M. Zuetenhorst, Ron H.N. van Schaik, Birgit C.P. Koch, A. Jager, Stijn L.W. Koolen, Ron H.J. Mathijssen

“…It is converted by CYP2D6 into endoxifen, its most active metabolite. Patients with endoxifen plasma concentrations <16 nM face a higher risk of recurrence. …”
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Preparation of Sea-buckthorn Oil Microcapsule Composite Film and the Preservation Effect of Hand-grabbed Mutton by Bingbing ZHANG, Guishan LIU, Delang XIE, Haiyang MA, Yang LI, Fang MA, Xiaojun LI, Qingqing CAO, Xiaoxue LI, Qian ZHANG

“…The mechanical properties, surface morphology and antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the composite film were measured, and the film was fitted on the surface of hand-grabbed mutton. …”
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Event-related theta synchronization over sensorimotor areas differs between younger and older adults and is related to bimanual motor control by Andreas Wulff-Abramsson, Ana Zvornik, Keenie Ayla Andersen, Yan Yang, Mikael Novén, Jesper Lundbye-Jensen, Leo Tomasevic, Anke Ninija Karabanov

“…Together, the results show that theta ERS over sensorimotor areas is a strong, age-sensitive marker of dynamic pinch force adjustments showing an age-related reduction in specificity with reduced context-dependent modulations and more imbalanced bimanual activation.…”
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