MicroRNA-22 Promotes Renal Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis by Targeting PTEN and Suppressing Autophagy in Diabetic Nephropathy by Yingying Zhang, Siqi Zhao, Depei Wu, Xingmei Liu, Mingjun Shi, Yuanyuan Wang, Fan Zhang, Jing Ding, Ying Xiao, Bing Guo

“…There is increasing evidence demonstrating that microRNAs act as key players in the regulation of autophagy and are involved in DN. …”
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Disease suppression is driven by microbial community properties at fine taxonomic scales by Shan Shan, Isabelle George, Michael D. Millican, Linda L. Kinkel, Richard A. Lankau

“…A small number of microbial groups have been proposed as main players behind disease suppression, but the complete picture of the underlying mechanisms remains unclear for both functions in many soil systems. …”
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INJURIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE 2021 PAULISTA SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP IN BRAZIL by Gustavo Gonçalves Arliani, Danilo José Leite Gomes, Paulo Henrique Schmidt Lara, Jorge Roberto Pagura, Moisés Cohen

“…The strikers were the most affected players and most injuries occurred in penalty-free movements. …”
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OLED-on-silicon (OLEDoS) microdisplays: Technology challenges, design considerations, and adaptation in eXtended Reality (XR) ecosystem – Review by Rifat Kaçar, Ramis Berkay Seri̇n, Esin Uçar, Murat Artuç, Alper Ülkü, Barış Kınacı

“…The review also examines the commercial landscape of OLEDoS, covering market trends, major industry players, and the adoption of these technologies across the industry. …”
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Th17 Cell Response in SOD1G93A Mice following Motor Nerve Injury by Allen Ni, Tao Yang, Nichole A. Mesnard-Hoaglin, Rafael Gutierrez, Evan B. Stubbs, Susan O. McGuire, Virginia M. Sanders, Kathryn J. Jones, Eileen M. Foecking, Junping Xin

“…An increased risk of ALS has been reported for veterans, varsity athletes, and professional football players. The mechanism underlying the increased risk in these populations has not been identified; however, it has been proposed that motor nerve injury may trigger immune responses which, in turn, can accelerate the progression of ALS. …”
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Toll-like receptors in atopic dermatitis: pathogenesis and therapeutic implications by Ahmad Vafaeian, Fateme Rajabi, Nima Rezaei

“…Toll-like receptors (TLR), the key players of the innate immune system, contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) through multiple pathways. …”
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Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano, Amelia Filippelli, Valeria Conti

“…Protease inhibitors, followed by nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and integrase inhibitors have been recognized as the main players in DDIs with antivirals used to control co-infection, such as Hepatitis C virus, or with drugs commonly used to treat HIV comorbidities, such as lipid-lowering agents, proton pump inhibitors and anticancer drugs. …”
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Potential Biomarkers of Peripheral and Central Fatigue in High-Intensity Trained Athletes at High-Temperature: A Pilot Study with Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) by Jae-Jun Kwak, Jang Soo Yook, Min-Seong Ha

“…This study aimed at investigating the efficacy of MCE by examining 10 male tennis players consuming 100 mL MCE/dose (6 times a day over 4 weeks) during the summer training season. …”
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Cloud Platform Selection Model in the Framework of Differential Quality Game With Fuzzy Information by Kaiyrbek Makulov, Arkadii A. Chikrii, Valery Lakhno, Bagdat Yagaliyeva, Volodimir Malyukov, Inna Malyukova, Miroslav Lakhno

“…The model facilitates the development of rational strategies for players’ interaction with cloud platforms, allowing to balance investment, security and quality of services provided. …”
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An investigation on the radiological findings of dental and bone diseases related to jaw trauma in combat sports by Musa Con, Mehmet Yalcin Tasmekteplıgıl, Taner Tunc, Yesim Denız

“…In addition, boxers experienced more TMJ (p lt;0.05)and nasal injury (p lt;0.05) than taekwondo players. Although most of the athletes (96.9%) wore mouthguards in sports competitions, few of them (9.4%) used the guards while training. …”
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The Neuromuscular Effects of the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise: A Systematic Review by Morgan Schaber, Zachary Guiser, Logan Brauer, Rebecca Jackson, John Banyasz, Ryan Miletti, Amy Hassen-Miller

“… # Conclusion Overall, the CAE increases EHAD, EHAB, EHAD:EHAB, and EMG activity in the hip adductors in male soccer players. The increase in strength may reduce adductor muscle injuries, although more research needs to be done in this area to identify a clear relationship between the CAE and groin injury prevention…”
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Integral Roles of Specific Proteoglycans in Hair Growth and Hair Loss: Mechanisms behind the Bioactivity of Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy with Nourkrin® with Marilex® in Pattern... by Jan Wadstein, Erling Thom, Aida Gadzhigoroeva

“…Follicular proteoglycans are key players with structural, functional, and regulatory roles in the growth and cycling behaviour of the hair follicles. …”
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The influence of meteorological factors on the technical performance of football teams during matches by Yonghan Zhong, Shaoliang Zhang, Qing Yi, Miguel Ángel Gómez Ruano

“…Moreover, they provide valuable information to help coaches devise appropriate tactics for players before or during a match, considering the potential changes in meteorological conditions.…”
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Rivalry between the Leading Powers in the Context of Global Interdependence by I. A. Istomin

“…The conclusion is drawn that such combination entails risks of a further aggravation of contradictions between the major international players.…”
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EVALUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM IN RUSSIAN OFFICIAL DISCOURSE AND ACADEMIC ANALYSIS by I. A. Istomin

“…It requires not only virtual parity in capabilities of several players, but also the lack of serious disputes among them. …”
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The Impact of Digital Technologies on Leadership in Global Processes: from Platforms to Markets? by I. V. Danilin

“…Among important issues is the role of large Internet platforms (Facebook, Google, Alibaba, etc.) - key players of the digital markets and in the digital innovations – in producing global leadership / dominance. …”
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Electromyographic responses during isometric contraction in post-activation potential protocol by Hacı Ahmet Taşpınar, Muhammet Emirhan Çelik, Necdet Apaydın, Hasan Sözen, Gökhan İpekoğlu, Tuğba Çetin

“…The study involved 14 male amateur soccer players whose one-repetition maximum (1RM) values were determined in the initial session. …”
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Transport Corridors in the Russian Integration Projects, the Case of the Eurasian Economic Union by O. A. Podberezkina

“…Development of international transportation through Russia will unite many of the players on the world stage: integration associations, state, transnational corporations, business entities, regional authorities.…”
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Transtelephonic Electrocardiographic Transmission in the Preparticipation Screening of Athletes by Theodoros Samaras, Savvato Karavasiliadou, Evangelia Kouidi, John N. Sahalos, Asterios Deligiannis

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and effectiveness of TET either by fixed telephone line (POTS) or by mobile phone in the preparticipation screening of young athletes. A total of 506 players, aged 20.5 ± 6.2 years, from 23 soccer clubs in the prefecture of Thessaloniki, Greece, were physically examined in their playfields by a general practitioner (GP) and had their ECG recorded. …”
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Cracks and Fault Lines: Foreign Policy Orientations of Western Balkan Capitals in the Context of the Ukrainian Crisis by E. S. Arlyapova, E. G. Ponomareva

“…The analysis reveals that a fragile "balance of threats" persists in the region, heavily influenced by the goals and interests of external actors such as the EU, NATO, the United States, Russia, and to a lesser extent, China and Turkey.The military and political disengagement observed in 2022 mirrors the alignment of local players witnessed in 2014, but with a significant difference: the West now expects all participants in the "five plus one" format to fully adhere to their joint foreign policy, including implementing restrictive measures against the Russian Federation. …”
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