Comprehensive characterization of high-risk coding and non-coding single nucleotide polymorphisms of human CXCR4 gene. by Bonoshree Sarkar, Muhammad Safiul Alam Mondal, Taibur Rahman, Md Ismail Hosen, Atiqur Rahman

“…Structural analysis with normal and mutant residues of the protein harboring these disease-associated functional SNPs was conducted using TM-align and SWIS MODEL, with visualization aided by PyMOL and the BIOVINA Discovery Studio Visualizer. …”
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Identification of a 5-Gene-Based Scoring System by WGCNA and LASSO to Predict Prognosis for Rectal Cancer Patients by He Huang, Shilei Xu, Aidong Chen, Fen Li, Jiezhong Wu, Xusheng Tu, Kunpeng Hu

“…HPA analysis supported the downregulation of PRPH, RNASE7, CASQ2, EPHA6, and PDK4 in RC compared with normal controls. Conclusion. Our immune-related signature panel may be a promising prognostic indicator for RC.…”
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LncRNA GAS5 inhibits glioma progression through miR-135b-5p/APC axis by ZHANG Jidong, WANG Yutao, JI Jianwen

“…Western blotting and qRT-PCR indicated that GAS5 was down-regulated in the glioma cell lines and tissues than human normal astrocytes and para-cancer tissues (P<0.01). …”
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Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Short-Term, In-Hospital Mortality Among Frail and Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: Randomized Controlled Trial by Jiawei Shang, Ziming Yuan, Zuoyan Zhang, Quanhong Zhou, Yan Zou, Wei Wang

“…Frail and critically ill patients with COVID-19 and previously normal glucose tolerance are also associated with variability in their glucose levels during their intensive care unit (ICU) stay. …”
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Impact of post-breeding administration of hCG and flunixin meglumine on luteal function and pregnancy rates in anestrous Nili-Ravi buffaloes by Ejaz Ahmad, Muhammad Muzammal Niaz, Muhammad Saleem Akhtar, Muhammad Rizwan Yousuf, Muhammad Zahid Tahir, Tanveer Ahmad

“…In the T4 group (n=15), the control group received IM injection of normal saline on day 7 and day 14-15 after TAI. The size of the corpus luteum was measured by scanning ovaries through trans- rectal ultrasonog-raphy, and blood samples for serum progesterone assessment were collected on day 14 and day 20 post-TAI. …”
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A new prognostic model based on serum apolipoprotein AI in patients with HBV-ACLF and acutely decompensated liver cirrhosis by Ruidong Mo, Zhenglan Zhang, Yanmei Zhou, Yue Wang, Pengbo Yin, Chenxi Zhang, Haoshuang Fu, Cong Qian, Xiaogang Xiang, Rongkun Yin, Qing Xie

“…A new prognostic score-integrated serum lipid profile for ACLF patients (Lip-ACLF score = 0.86×International Normalized Ratio (INR) + 0.0034×total bilirubin (TBIL) (µmol/L) + 0.99× hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) (HRS: no/1; with/2) + 0.50×hepatic encephalopathy (HE) (grade/ponint: no/1; 1–2/2; 3–4/3) − 2.97×apoAI (g/L) + 5.2) was subsequently designed for the derivation cohort. …”
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Genotype-Phenotype Correlation of G6PD Mutations among Central Thai Children with G6PD Deficiency by Boonchai Boonyawat, Tim Phetthong, Nithipun Suksumek, Chanchai Traivaree

“…The correlation of genotypes, G6PD levels, and clinical phenotypes was not demonstrated in our study in which all of the included G6PD-deficient patients were presented with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and acute hemolytic anemia, since the genotype-phenotype correlation is normally demonstrated in chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia (CNSHA) G6PD-deficient individuals. …”
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A suitability modeling based on geographic information system for potential micro hydropower dam site by O. Setiawan, H.Y.S.H. Nugroho, N. Wahyuningrum, D. Auliyani, K.S. Hardjo

“…These classes were typified by high drainage density, topographic wetness index, stream power index, low vegetation cover, moderate slope, situated on second or higher stream orders, normal temporal distribution of rainfall, and sandy clay loam soil texture with igneous and sedimentary complex rocks. …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation and Error-Component Analysis of Four Satellite-Based Precipitation Estimates against Gauged Rainfall over Mainland China by Guanghua Wei, Haishen Lü, Wade T. Crow, Yonghua Zhu, Jianbin Su, Li Ren

“…Moreover, V06C and V06UC rainfall estimates are compared against the Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Imagery using Artificial Neural Networks (PERSIANN)-Climate Data Record (CDR) and the Climate Prediction Center morphing technique (CMORPH) gauge-satellite blended (BLD) products. …”
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Rescue of common and rare exon 2 skipping variants of the GAA gene using modified U1 snRNA by Paolo Peruzzo, Natascha Bergamin, Martina Bon, Sara Cappelli, Alessandra Longo, Elisa Goina, Cristiana Stuani, Emanuele Buratti, Andrea Dardis

“….-32-13T>G mutation with the U1+1 snRNA increased the amount of normal GAA mRNA by 1,8 fold and the GAA enzymatic activity by 70%. …”
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Risk factors for dengue mortality: a 7-year retrospective cohort in Honduras by Dilcia Sauceda-Acosta, Sandra Paola Paz Almendares, Elsy Cárcamo, Melba Zúniga-Gutiérrez, Briana Beltrán, María Félix Rivera, Marlon Meléndez Rodríguez, Judy Enamorado

“…In the univariate analysis, normality test was assessed. In bivariate analysis, the chi-square and Mann Whitney U tests were used as appropriate. …”
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Osobowość ekologiczna płci - badania ankietowe by Irena Grochowska

“…Woman’s task is activity connected with protecting the wisdom of soul, not to accept abnormal state for normal and to hale the courage to celebrate natural forces with elements of Her soul and life, which a priceless treasure of each woman. …”
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Disproportionate Distribution of HBV Genotypes A and D and the Recombinant Genotype D/E in the High and Low HBV Endemic Regions of Uganda: A Wake-Up Call for Regional Specific HBV... by Hussein Mukasa Kafeero, Dorothy Ndagire, Ponsiano Ocama, Charles Drago Kato, Eddie Wampande, Henry Kajumbula, David Kateete, Abdul Walusansa, Ali Kudamba, Kigozi Edgar, Fred Ashaba Katabazi, Maria Magdalene Namaganda, Jamilu E. Ssenku, Hakim Sendagire

“…Similarly, genotype A was significantly associated with elevated AST and GGT, lowered viral load, and normal direct bilirubin levels (p<0.05). Conclusion. …”
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顺铂术前化疗对老龄大鼠术后认知功能及海马NMDA受体表达的影响

“…【方法】 健康雌性SD大鼠30只,10-12月龄,按随机数字表法,将大鼠分为两组(n = 15):生理盐水组(Normal saline injection group)和顺铂组(Cisplatin injection group)?…”
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Effectiveness of a Shoulder Exercise Program in Division I Collegiate Baseball Players During the Fall Season by Hillary A. Plummer, Shannon M. Plosser, Paul R. Diaz, Nicholas J. Lobb, Lori A. Michener

“…Shoulder IR and ER strength was assessed using a hand-held dynamometer and normalized to body weight. Players performed a program of shoulder stretching and strengthening exercises, three times/week for one month and then one time/week for two months. …”
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İSLÂM ÖNCESİ ARABİSTAN’DA ŞARAP İÇME ALIŞKANLIĞI VE ŞARAP YASAĞI by Mohammed Maraqten

“…Dahası bira, Mezopotamya ve Mısır’da normal beslenmenin bir parçasıydı.İslâm’dan önce Arabistan’da şarap tüketimi çok yaygındı. …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on cognitive and swallowing function in patients with MCI and dysphagia risk: a randomized controlled trial by Jie Wang, Mengqing Zhang, Xiaomei Wei, Cheng Yang, Meng Dai, Zulin Dou, Yonghui Wang

“…Changes in FC between right and left DLPFC may underlie the neural mechanisms responsible for the effectiveness of iTBS targeting the right DLPFC.…”
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Behavioural Risk for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Infections among a Population of Drug Users and Injectors across Four Regions in Ghana by Chris Guure, Sharren Margaret Obiri-Yeboah Laryea, Samuel Dery, Carlota Baptista da Silva, Comfort Asamoah-Adu, Stephen Ayisi-Addo, Maria-Goretti Loglo, Adamu Mohammed, Kwasi Torpey

“…Data were analyzed using the Bayesian generalized linear model via the binomial family of distributions under the logit link function with weak Cauchy and Normal distribution as prior. Results. A total of 323 PWUD and PWID participants were interviewed across four regions of Ghana. …”
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IL-33 Deficiency Attenuates Lung Inflammation by Inducing Th17 Response and Impacting the Th17/Treg Balance in LPS-Induced ARDS Mice via Dendritic Cells by Li Cheng, Yang Jiao, Wei Jiang, Xin Zhang, Liping Zhang, Gongwei Jia

“…Moreover, IL-33-/- DCs secreted less IL-6 and IL-23 than normal control DCs. Conclusion. IL-33 deficiency alleviated lung injury in the LPS-induced ARDS model, which was closely related to suppressing Th17 responses and regulating the Th17/Treg balance. …”
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Ventricular function assessment using an ultrafast spoiled gradient echo sequence with an intravascular blood pool contrast agent in pediatric patients. by Tayaba Miah, Rithvik Gunda, Gerald Greil, Mohammad Hussain, Qing Zou

“…<h4>Background</h4>Balanced steady-state free processing (bSSFP) MR sequence has long been considered the gold standard method for ventricular function assessment (VFA), and normal values are based on this acquisition. However, bSSFP sequence suffers from susceptibility artifacts due to scenarios such as cardiac implants. …”
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