Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes improve renal fibrosis by reducing the polarisation of M1 and M2 macrophages through the activation of EP2 receptors by Yuqing Lu, Lulu Yang, Xiao Chen, Jing Liu, Anqi Nie, Xiaolan Chen

“…Therefore, we conclude that BM‐MSCs can reduce the polarization of M1 and M2 macrophages by activating EP2 receptors, thereby ameliorating renal fibrosis.…”
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Does Daily Physical Activity Differ Between Patients with Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome and Patients with Hip Dysplasia?... by Lisa C. U. Reimer, Signe Kierkegaard, Inger Mechlenburg, Julie S. Jacobsen

“…Compared with patients with HD, patients with FAIS spent more time on very low intensity PA (mean 73 minutes (95% CI: 45;102)) and less time on low intensity PA per day (mean -21 minutes (95% CI: -37;-6)). …”
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Liraglutide Enhances the Activity of the ACE-2/Ang(1–7)/Mas Receptor Pathway in Lungs of Male Pups from Food-Restricted Mothers and Prevents the Reduction of SP-A by J. Fandiño, A. A. Vaz, L. Toba, M. Romaní-Pérez, L. González-Matías, F. Mallo, Y. Diz-Chaves

“…Sprague-Dawley pregnant rats were randomly assigned to 50% food restriction (MPFR) or ad libitum control (CT) groups at day of pregnancy 12 (GD12). From GD14 to parturition, pregnant MPFR and CT rats were treated with liraglutide or vehicle. …”
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The mediating role of physical activity and quality of life in the association between knee osteoarthritis-related symptoms and physical function of post-COVID patients in Metro Manila: a study protocol by Donald Manlapaz, Jon Timothy Rivero, Eliana Caris Cabildo, Jeremy Christian Advincula, Marc Angelo Aquino, Miguel Gabriel De la Paz, Maria Paulina Duldulao, Andrea Amor Maravilla, Cyd Ahnilark Montera, Kent Stefon Tee

“…Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition affecting joint function. Regular physical activity can enhance functional capacity and reduce pain. …”
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Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions by activated carbon and its composite with P2W17O61: A spectroscopic study to reveal adsorption mechanism by Abdul G. Al Lafi, Ali Khuder

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Phytotoxic Activity Analysis of 2-Methoxyphenol and 2,6-Di-<i>tert</i>-butyl-4-methylphenol Present in <i>Cistus ladanifer</i> L. Essential Oil by Diego Orellana Dávila, David F. Frazão, Amélia M. Silva, Teresa Sosa Díaz

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Acaricidal and insecticidal activities of entomopathogenic nematodes combined with rosemary essential oil and bacterium-synthesized silver nanoparticles against camel tick, Hyalomma dromedarii and wax moth, Galleria mellonella by Bander Albogami, Hadeer Darwish, Akram Alghamdi, Ahmed BahaaEldin Darwish, Wafa Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Mohamed A. Osman, Zamzam M. Al Dhafar, Abeer Mousa Alkhaibari, Abadi M. Mashlawi, Fadi Baakdah, Ahmed Noureldeen

“…The results demonstrated the high efficacy of combining EPN, H. indica, with EO to control tick and insect pests. This is due to its acaricidal activity on different stages of H. dromedarii, including larvae and engorged females, and its larvicidal effect on G. mellonella.…”
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Effect of Boiling on Colour, Contents of Betalains and Total Phenolics and on Antioxidant Activity of Colourful Powder Derived from Six Different Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L. var. conditiva) Cultivars by Jan Bárta, Veronika Bártová, Tereza Šindelková, Markéta Jarošová, Zuzana Linhartová, Jan Mráz, Jan Bedrníček, Pavel Smetana, Eva Samková, Ivana Laknerová

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Aging-enhanced autophagy activity promotes fibrotic progression via the TGF-β2/Smad signaling pathway in trabecular meshwork cells—a new insight from POAG by Jin Han, Jun Wang, Ling Shen, Yiting Cai, Xuze Wang, Ailixiati Wumaier, Wei Chen, Wei Han

“…This study investigates the involvement of autophagy in TM fibrosis and explores its potential impact on POAG development, aiming to provide insights into new therapeutic targets.MethodsTo assess autophagy activity and its relationship with fibrosis, we analyzed TM tissues from POAG patients and healthy donors. …”
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Interaction between Angiotensin II and Insulin/IGF-1 Exerted a Synergistic Stimulatory Effect on ERK1/2 Activation in Adrenocortical Carcinoma H295R Cells by An-li Tong, Fen Wang, Yun-ying Cui, Chun-yan Li, Yu-xiu Li

“…Ang II marginally suppressed AKT activation under the basal condition, while it had no effect on phospho-AKT induced by insulin/IGF-1. …”
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Chemical Composition and Larvicidal Activity of Lavandula angustifolia Subsp. angustifolia and Lavandula dentata Spp. dentata Essential Oils against Culex pipiens Larvae, Vector of West Nile Virus by Fouad El-Akhal, Amal Ramzi, Abdellah Farah, Yassine Ez Zoubi, Moussa Benboubker, Khalid Taghzouti, Abdelhakim El Ouali Lalami

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I paint, I sing, I dance; I also have a mental illness: The importance of personally meaningful leisure activities in recovery from severe mental illness by Devvarta Kumar, Aarti Jagannathan, Thanapal Sivakumar

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Retraction: Enriched Environment Prevents Hypobaric Hypoxia Induced Memory Impairment and Neurodegeneration: Role of BDNF/PI3K/GSK3β Pathway Coupled with CREB Activation. by PLOS ONE Editors

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Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment and the Phenylpropanoid Pathway Precursors Feeding Improve Phenolics and Antioxidant Capacity of Quinoa Sprouts via an Induction of L-Tyrosine and L-Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyases Activities by Michał Świeca

“…H2O2 induced TAL activity; the highest TAL activity was determined for 3-day-old sprouts induced with 200 mM H2O2 obtained from seeds fed with phenylalanine.…”
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Uncarboxylated osteocalcin induced miR-143-3p targets SP7 and activates PI3K/Akt signaling in TNBC cells to promote invasion and migration by Qian Du, Jiaojiao Xu, Miao Zhang, Jianhong Yang

“…Our earlier research highlighted the role of uncarboxylated osteocalcin (GluOC) in fueling TNBC cell proliferation and metastasis; however the molecular underpinnings of its impact on cancer invasion and migration remain enigmatic. …”
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Decreased prefrontal activation during verbal fluency task after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for depression in Alzheimer’s disease: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study by Yuanzhi Zhao, Yuanzhi Zhao, Conglong Qiu, Conglong Qiu, Ping Lin, Ping Lin, Mei Yang, Mei Yang, Ling Huang, Ling Huang, Zheng Zhao, Zheng Zhao, Xiangping Wu, Dongsheng Zhou, Dongsheng Zhou

“…The measurement of brain activation links neurobiological and functional aspects but is challenging in patients with dementia. …”
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Exploring the Effect of Sampling Frequency on Real-World Mobility, Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity and Sleep Outcomes Measured with Wearable Devices in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feasibility, Usability and Practical Considerations by Javad Sarvestan, Kenneth F. Baker, Silvia Del Din

“…Measures of macro gait (volume, pattern and variability), micro gait (pace, rhythm, variability, asymmetry and postural control of walking), sedentary behaviour (standing, sitting and lying) and physical activity (moderate to vigorous physical activity [MVPA], sustained inactive bouts [SIBs]) and sleep outcomes (sleep duration, wake up after sleep onset, number of awakenings) were recorded. …”
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Ustilago maydis Trf2 ensures genome stability by antagonizing Blm-mediated telomere recombination: Fine-tuning DNA repair factor activity at telomeres through opposing regulations. by Shahrez Syed, Sarah Aloe, Jeanette H Sutherland, William K Holloman, Neal F Lue

“…Consistent with a similar inhibitory activity in vivo, over-expression of Trf2 induces telomere shortening, just like deletion of blm, which is required for efficient telomere replication. …”
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Sense of belonging and its positive association with physical activity levels and negative association with sedentary behaviors in residential aged care facilities in COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study by Gonzalo Marchant, Emma Guillet-Descas, Natacha Heutte

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The Role of Thoracic Medial Branch Blocks in Managing Chronic Mid and Upper Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control Trial with a 2-Year Followup by Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Vijay Singh, Frank J. E. Falco, Kimberly A. Cash, Vidyasagar Pampati, Bert Fellows

“…A randomized, double-blind, active-control trial. Objective. To determine the clinical effectiveness of therapeutic thoracic facet joint nerve blocks with or without steroids in managing chronic mid back and upper back pain. …”
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