Identification and Validation of Pivotal Genes in Osteoarthritis Combined with WGCNA Analysis by Yang C, Chen X, Liu J, Wang W, Sun L, Xie Y, Chang Q

“…Through the integration of protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, validation in animal models and ROC curve analysis, four pivotal genes (GADD45B, CLDN5, HILPDA and CDKN1B) were finally identified.Conclusion: In conclusion, these identified key genes could serve as novel targets for predicting and treating OA, offering fresh insights into its etiology and pathogenesis.Keywords: osteoarthritis, bioinformatics analysis, WGCNA, GSE data…”
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Renal Tissue-Derived Exosomal miRNA-34a in Diabetic Nephropathy Induces Renal Tubular Cell Fibrosis by Promoting the Polarization of M1 Macrophages by Shuai Zheng, Yi Zeng, Liqing Chu, Taiyang Gong, Sihong Li, Min Yang

“…Q-PCR and western blot were undertaken to detect related RNA and proteins. Results. An animal model of diabetic nephropathy was successfully constructed. …”
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Strong benefits of hedgerows to bats in three European winegrowing regions by Fernanda Chávez, Martin H. Entling, Rafael Alcalá Herrera, Emilio Benítez, Stefan Möth, Jo Marie Reiff, Silvia Winter, Verena Rösch

“…This would also benefit other important groups of animals such as bees and birds along with the ecosystem services they provide.…”
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Effects of Mating and Social Exposure on Cell Proliferation in the Adult Male Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster) by A. E. Castro, L. J. Young, F. J. Camacho, R. G. Paredes, N. F. Diaz, W. Portillo

“…Males were assigned to one of the four groups: (1) control: males were placed alone in a clean cage; (2) social exposure to a female (SE m/f): males that could see, hear, and smell a sexually receptive female but where physical contact was not possible, because the animals were separated by an acrylic screen with small holes; (3) social exposure to a male (SE m/m): same as group 2 but males were exposed to another male without physical contact; and (4) social cohabitation with mating (SCM): males that mated freely with a receptive female for 6 h. …”
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Knowledge of COVID-19 and the psychological status of parents: a retrospective survey in Wuhan, Hubei by Lei Wang, Jing Cheng, Lin Lv, Yaqi Xu, Yutong Zhang, Honghui Gan, Change Xiong, Guiping Wang, Can Mei, Linwanyue Chen, Lu He, Shuliu Pan, Jianbo Zhan

“…Additionally, 97.0% were aware of the typical symptoms of COVID-19. Only 48.0% of the participants felt the pandemic negatively impacted their lives. …”
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Pottery spilled the beans: Patterns in the processing and consumption of dietary lipids in Central Germany from the Early Neolithic to the Bronze Age. by Adrià Breu, Roberto Risch, Elena Molina, Susanne Friederich, Harald Meller, Franziska Knoll

“…In the Early Bronze Age circum-Harz Únětice group (ca. 2200-1550 BCE), which saw the emergence of a highly hierarchical society, a greater variety of animal and plant derived products was detected in a much more standardised but, surprisingly, more multifunctional pottery assemblage. …”
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Polymorphism of lipid exchange genes in some populations of South and East Siberia by L. E. Tabikhanova, L. P. Osipova, E. N. Voronina, A. O. Bragin, M. L. Filipenko

“…Indigenous peoples of Siberia have a specific genetically determined type of metabolism supporting such lipid blood parameters that favor increased consumption (in comparison with Caucasians) of animal products. At the same time, indigenous Siberian ethnic groups are less susceptible to metabolic diseases. …”
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The near-optimal adjustment of carbon and nitrogen allocations into different organs in early-season rice cultivars with drastically different yield components under nitrogen appli... by Wen Ning, Wen Ning, Lin Su, Lin Su, Dandan Shi, Dandan Shi, Meina Ji, Meina Ji, Xiang Ouyang, Qingfeng Song, Caihong Shao, Xin-Guang Zhu, Shuoqi Chang, Shuoqi Chang

“…At the grain filling stage, an average of 51% of photosynthetic products labeled with 13C was translocated to the panicle in both cultivars under CK treatment; in contrast, only 43% of leaf photosynthate was translocated to panicles in the N150 treatment. …”
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Screening and Characterization of High Protein Yeast with Excellent Stress Tolerance by DENG Juan-li, SUN Chang-po, ZHAO Yi-fan, LI Tian-tian, YIN Peng

“…Protein feed resources in China are scarce, which hinders the developement of feed industry and animal husbandry. Yeast protein is rich in nutrients and has significant development potential. …”
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First report of non-marine ostracods (Crustacea, Ostracoda) from the Dahlak Archipelago (Eritrea), with the description of two new species by Giampaolo Rossetti, Ilaria Mazzini, Giorgio Chiozzi, Luca Vecchioni, Federico Marrone

“…Cypris galefensis was so far only known for its type locality in Somalia with a population containing both males and females, whereas our samples consisted exclusively of females. …”
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BINAHONG [Anredera cordifolia (Tenore) Steenis] LEAF INFUSA FOR SUTURE WOUND INFECTION CONVALESCENCE by Siti Nur Azizah Sucitra Baso, Nurul Azizah, Rafhani Rosyidah, Evi Rinata

“…The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of infusion of binahong leaves (Anredera cordifolia (Tenore) Steenis) on the healing of suture wound infections in rats (Rattus norvegicus) experimental animals. Method: The research method was a true-experimental posttest only control group design, the study was conducted from June to August 2023 at the Microbiology and Pharmacology Laboratory of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo University, the research variables were binahong leaf infusion and healing of suture infection, assessment and data collection using the REEDA scale instrument, statistical analysis with the one-way ANOVA, and post-hoc follow-up tests. …”
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Holocaust and its Legacy in the Light of the Contemporary Humanitarian Issues by E. S. Gromoglasova

“…So, the Nazi camp is a ‘place of indistinction’, a ‘spatial threshold’ where ‘moral’ and ‘immoral’, ‘human’ and ‘animal’, ‘drowned’ and ‘saved’ were no more distinguishable. …”
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Neuregulin1 ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease via the ERK/SIRT1 signaling pathways by Chengan Xu, Shouhao Wang, Di Meng, Mingshan Wang, Rong Yan, Yining Dai

“…Results The expressions of NRG1 in MAFLD cell and animal models were significantly lower than that in the control group. …”
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Individualized Technique Feedback for Instant Technique Improvements and Knee Abduction Moment Reductions – A New Approach for ‘Sidestepping’ ACL Injuries? by Kevin Bill, Patrick Mai, Lasse Mausehund, Sigurd Solbakken, Tron Krosshaug, Uwe G. Kersting

“…Following baseline cuts to each side, leg-specific visual and verbal technique feedback on foot strike angle, knee valgus motion, or vertical impact velocity using a hierarchically organized structure accounting for the variables' association with performance was provided. …”
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Current methods for detecting and assessing HIV-1 antibody resistance by Stanley Odidika, Stanley Odidika, Stanley Odidika, Martin Pirkl, Martin Pirkl, Thomas Lengauer, Thomas Lengauer, Thomas Lengauer, Philipp Schommers, Philipp Schommers, Philipp Schommers

“…Furthermore, in vivo studies in animal models have revealed the rapid emergence of escape variants to mono- or combined bNAb treatments. …”
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Spondylolisthesis and Scoliosis Progression and Associated Revision Rates Following Bilateral Lumbar Spine Microscopic Decompression by Walter-Soon-Yaw Wong, Ashton Kai Shun Tan, Kenneth Zhi Kuan Loi, Dhivakaran Gengatharan, Craigven Hao Sheng Sim, Hao Bin Chen, Yilun Huang

“…Pre-existing SC was defined as Cobb's angle 10° and SL as any anterior-posterior slip of operated level adjacent vertebral bodies. …”
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Beta-lactamase resistance gene in multidrug resistance bacteria, Proteus spp. by Sabiha S. Salih, Shno J. Mohammed, Imad M Noori, Lana MA Mohammed, Taib A. Hama Soor

“…Vulgaris, in the meat of different animals and to find the prevalence of b-lactamase resistance genes (blaTEM-1, blaCMY, blaCMY2, blaShv, blaOXA, and blaCTX) in Proteus species. …”
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Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis by Frances K. W. Wan, Alex T. H. Mak, Claire W. Y. Chung, Joanne Y. W. Yip

“…Although this immediate effect only partially sustained after the 6-week program, the participants learned to adjust their shoulder and pelvis level for a better lateral alignment in standing. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Patients on Haemodialysis Maintenance Therapy in a Country of Sub-Saharan Africa by Nyangi A. Gityamwi, Kathryn H. Hart, Barbara Engel

“…HD patients aged ≥18 years, with dialysis vintage of ≥3 months, at one nephrology unit in Tanzania were assessed for their habitual diet and nutrient intake. …”
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Prioritization of genes associated with the pathogenesis of leukosis in cattle by N. S. Yudin, N. L. Podkolodnyy, T. A. Agarkova, E. V. Ignatieva

“…Selection by means of genetic markers is a promising approach to the eradication of infectious diseases in farm animals, especially in the absence of effective methods of treatment and prevention. …”
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