Levels of Inflammatory Cytokines in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Different Urinary Albumin Excretion Rates and Their Correlation with Clinical Variables by Fen-qin Chen, Jiao Wang, Xiao-bo Liu, Xiao-yu Ma, Xiu-bin Zhang, Ting Huang, Dong-wei Ma, Qiu-yue Wang

“…Further studies are needed to fully establish the potential of these cytokines as additional biomarkers for the development of DN.…”
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Fimasartan Ameliorates Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease through PPARδ Regulation in Hyperlipidemic and Hypertensive Conditions by Yong-Jik Lee, Yoo-Na Jang, Yoon-Mi Han, Hyun-Min Kim, Jong-Min Jeong, Hong Seog Seo

“…Fimasartan decreased lipid contents in HepG2 and differentiated 3T3-L1 cells and liver tissues. In addition, fimasartan increased the adiponectin level in visceral fat tissues. …”
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field-Assisting Reduced Graphene Oxide-Incorporated Nanofibers for Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells by Juo Lee, Sungmin Lee, Iksong Byun, Myung Chul Lee, Jungsil Kim, Hoon Seonwoo

“…However, current scaffold designs face limitations in combining structural guidance with effective electromagnetic stimulation. Additionally, delivering localized stimulation within scaffolds remains a challenge in maximizing the potential of these materials for bone regeneration. …”
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Exploring grid sensitivity in an ice sheet model: A case study of the Amery Ice Shelf by Qian-Xi Wang, Teng Li, Xiao Cheng, Chen Zhao, Lei Zheng, Qi Liang

“…We observed that for the AmIS, grid resolutions coarser than 10 km in our model introduce considerable noise and reduce the ability to capture realistic dynamic processes. Additionally, we found that the inversion parameters were transferable between grid systems of different resolutions, and the AmIS exhibited a consistent response to idealized collapse scenarios across these grid systems, particularly for grids with a resolution of 10 km or finer. …”
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Multilayer all-polymer metasurface stacked on optical fiber via sequential micro-punching process by Kim Moohyuk, Park Nu-Ri, Yu Aran, Kim Jin Tae, Jeon Minseok, Jeon Seung-Woo, Han Sang-Wook, Kim Myung-Ki

“…A 1550 nm laser beam passing through three metalens layers stacked on the fiber is focused at a distance of 135 μm with 83% efficiency. In addition, the 1550 nm beam passing through three OAM metasurfaces on the fiber is converted into a perfect vortex beam with a topological charge of 3. …”
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Effects of <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> on Metabolites and Flavors in Synthetic Microbiota During Baijiu Fermentation by Chunyue Yan, Xurui Chen, Quan Liu, Tengyu Xu, Qian Zhang, Xueli Jin, Bei Liao, Xiong Chen, Xin Li

“…Our results demonstrated that the concentrations of ethyl lactate and other volatile aromatic compounds increased in all fermentation protocols where <i>L. plantarum</i> was added. The addition of <i>L. plantarum</i> also significantly increased the concentration of total organic acids, particularly lactic acid, which rose by 17 to 123 times. …”
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Noncoding RNA profiling in omentum adipose tissue from obese patients and the identification of novel metabolic biomarkers by Yongjiao Zhang, Yongjiao Zhang, Ao Chen, Ao Chen, Sumei Lu, Dong Liu, Xiaolei Xuan, Xiaofei Lei, Mingwei Zhong, Fei Gao

“…The aim of this study was to identify additional ncRNA candidates that are implicated in obesity, elucidating their potential as key regulators of the pathogenesis of obesity.MethodsWe identified distinct ncRNA expression profiles in omental adipose tissue in obese and healthy subjects through comprehensive whole-transcriptome sequencing. …”
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Cecropin AD ameliorates pneumonia and intestinal injury in mice with mycoplasma pneumoniae by mediating gut microbiota by Bowen Li, Mingming Liu, Wenjing Du, Shuaidong Wang, Zekang Xu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Yang Zhang, Song Hua

“…The findings showed that mice receiving twice injections of 2.08 × 108 copies of Mccp suffered significant pathological damage to their lungs and colons. Additionally, there was a notable upsurge in inflammatory factors within the affected tissues. 16 S rDNA sequencing revealed alterations in the colonic microbiota, including a decrease in the abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Corynebacterium_glutamicum and Candidatus_Saccharimonas, and an increase in the abundance of potential pathogens like Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group and Escherichia-Shigella. …”
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Dose-dependent enhancement of in vitro osteogenic activity on strontium-decorated polyetheretherketone by Yongheng Zhang, Lvhua Liu, Mengqi Li, Shufu Wang, Jingjing Fu, Mingyuan Yang, Chunxi Yan, Ying Liu, Yanyan Zheng

“…The boosted osteogenic activity of strontium-modified PEEK samples has been demonstrated by the better performed of ALP activity, extracellular matrix mineralization, collagen secretion, and the remarkable up-regulation of ALP, OCN, OPN, Runx2, Col-I, BSP, and OSX of the MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts. Additionally, the strontium-modified PEEK samples exhibit a dose-dependent enhancement of osteoblasts compatibility and osteogenic activity, and the PEEK-Sr10 group shows the best. …”
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Beamline and Flight Comparisons of the ARMAS Flight Module With the Tissue Equivalent Proportional Counter for Improving Atmospheric Radiation Monitoring Accuracy by Brad “Buddy” Gersey, W. Kent Tobiska, William Atwell, Dave Bouwer, Leonid Didkovsky, Kevin Judge, Seth Wieman, Richard Wilkins

“…Both detectors were flown onboard commercial and research aircraft. In addition, both detectors were exposed neutrons at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, protons at Loma Linda University Medical Center, 56Fe particles at the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory, and also a gamma radiation source at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. …”
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Consensus on rapid screening for prodromal Alzheimer’s disease in China by Yao Lu, Ying Wang, Jianping Jia, Qihao Guo, Ya Miao, Lin Huang, Xiaochun Chen, Qinjie Li, Fengfeng Pan, Liang Cui, Tianlu Chen, Yatian Li, Jingnan Wu

“…Recommended screening methods are presented in this publication, including neuropsychological assessment, peripheral biomarkers and brain imaging. In addition, a general workflow for screening pAD in China is established, which will help clinicians identify individuals at high risk and determine therapeutic targets.…”
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Time series forecasting techniques applied to hydroelectric generation systems by Julio Barzola-Monteses, Juan Gómez-Romero, Mayken Espinoza-Andaluz, Waldo Fajardo

“…Most of the reviews found in the literature are broader and include optimization and control approaches in hydroelectric systems. In addition, the literature lacks research works revising and analyzing the application of time series forecasting techniques –from statistics, machine and deep learning, and soft computing– to hydropower production –in contrast to the other topics that have been more thoroughly studied, such as energy demand in buildings. …”
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The Formation of a Multifilament System Driven by Photospheric Converging Motions in a Bipolar Sunspot by Haitang Li, Jinhan Guo, Xin Cheng, Chang Zhou, Xiaoli Yan, Jun Chen, Yang Guo, Jacob Oloketuyi, Mingde Ding, Yu Liu

“…These two filament segments further reconnected, forming a long coherent filament and resulting in a double-decker configuration. In addition, continuous converging motion and magnetic flux cancellation were found in the photosphere during the evolution. …”
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Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Commercial Innovations and Prospects by Swapnil Varhade, Avni Guruji, Chandani Singh, Giancarlo Cicero, Max García‐Melchor, Joost Helsen, Deepak Pant

“…Specifically, three eCO2RR products – CO, HCOOH, and C2H4 – as promising candidates for implementation are elaborated based on techno‐economic considerations. Additionally, the review discusses the industrial blueprint for these products, aiming to streamline their path toward commercialization. …”
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Development of a new yarn supply for weft knitting machines to produce innovative knitwear by Prisca Holderied, Thomas Mutschler, Solveig Tresp, Julia Klausmann, Lisa Streitenberger, Marie-Ange Bueno, Marcus O. Weber

“…Furthermore, a fourth yarn can be implemented to insert a weft yarn. Additionally, the two single-faced fabrics can be produced simultaneously in the same carriage stroke in the front and rear needle beds. …”
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Factors associated with maternal mortality in Ica, Peru: A matched case-control study by Jorge Ybaseta-Medina, Marjorie Ybaseta-Soto, Olinda Oscco-Torres, Carmen Aquije-Paredes, Carmen Vera-Cáceres

“…To reduce preventable maternal mortality, it is essential to collaborate between the Ministry of Health of Peru and regional governments, aiming to expand coverage and improve the quality of prenatal care. Additionally, awareness should be increased and transportation availability ensured 24 hours a day for women experiencing obstetric complications. …”
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Design of an equilibrative nucleoside transporter subtype 1 inhibitor for pain relief by Nicholas J. Wright, Yutaka Matsuoka, Hyeri Park, Wei He, Caroline G. Webster, Kenta Furutani, Justin G. Fedor, Aidan McGinnis, Yiquan Zhao, Ouyang Chen, Sangsu Bang, Ping Fan, Ivan Spasojevic, Jiyong Hong, Ru-Rong Ji, Seok-Yong Lee

“…Notably, our ENT1 inhibitor surpasses gabapentin in analgesic efficacy in a neuropathic pain model. Additionally, our inhibitor exhibits less cardiac side effect than dilazep via systemic administration and shows no side effects via local/intrathecal administration. …”
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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

“…Moreover, high IL-17 expression was significantly associated with the advanced T category, the late clinical stage, differentiation, lymph node metastasis, and recurrence. In addition, the time course expression of FAS and FASL was observed after stimulation and treatment with the IL-17 stimulator. …”
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Agroforestry systems favor bat conservation but only when old and grazed by Manon Edo, Martin H. Entling, Felix Herzog, Kira Noe, João HN Palma, Ayla Seithe, Will Simonson, Jo Smith, Anja Weiler, Verena Rösch

“…Bat activity in silvopastoral systems was two times higher than in pastures and orchards and four times higher than in cropland. In addition, social calls and foraging rates of bats were highest in silvopastoral systems. …”
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Portable wide-field digital imaging for screening of neonatal visual impairment causes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a budget impact analysis by Andrea Zin, Lorena M Haefeli, Luiza M Neves, Ana Carolina Carioca Costa, Zilton Farias Meira de Vasconcelos, Marcia Pinto

“…The secondary outcome was the budget impact of implementing portable wide-field digital image screening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Results Considering 100% coverage of maternity wards, the total budget impact between 2020 and 2024 would be US$3 820 706.04, ranging from US$3 139 844.34 to US$6 099 510.35. The additional cost would be US$3 124 457.28, ranging from US$2 714 492.26 to US$4 880 608.63.Conclusion The cost of universal digital imaging screening corresponds to less than 1% of the government health budget of the city of Rio de Janeiro. …”
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