The Role of TLR2, TLR4, and TLR9 in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis by Mohsin H. K. Roshan, Amos Tambo, Nikolai P. Pace

“…This review outlines the pathophysiological role of TLR2, TLR4, and TLR9 in atherosclerosis, focusing on evidence from animal models of the disease.…”
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Correlation of Circulating Acid-Labile Subunit Levels with Insulin Sensitivity and Serum LDL Cholesterol in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Findings from a Prospective Study with Ro... by Ying-Chuen Lai, Hung-Yuan Li, Ta-Jen Wu, Chi-Yuan Jeng, Lee-Ming Chuang

“…Silencing of acid-labile subunit (ALS) improved glucose metabolism in animal models. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of rosiglitazone (RSG) on ALS levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Notes from Field Work on the Ijemo in Abeokuta by Damilola Osunlakin, Toyin Falola

“… Until recent times, the vast part of the history and traditions of the Yorùbá people existed in Oral Traditions (OT) and Other Oral Traditions (OOT). …”
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Human Keratinocyte Growth and Differentiation on Acellular Porcine Dermal Matrix in relation to Wound Healing Potential by Robert Zajicek, Vaclav Mandys, Ondrej Mestak, Jan Sevcik, Radana Königova, Eva Matouskova

“…A number of implantable biomaterials derived from animal tissues are now used in modern surgery. Xe-Derma is a dry, sterile, acellular porcine dermis. …”
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Oxygen-binding proteins aid oxygen diffusion to enhance fitness of a yeast model of multicellularity. by Whitney Wong, Pablo Bravo, Peter J Yunker, William C Ratcliff, Anthony J Burnetti

“…One such mechanism is the presence of oxygen-binding proteins, such as globins and hemerythrins, which arose in the ancestor of bilaterian animals. Despite their importance, the precise mechanisms by which oxygen-binding proteins influenced the early stages of multicellular evolution under varying environmental oxygen levels are not yet clear. …”
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"Without a man's decision, nothing works": Building resilience to Rift Valley fever in pastoralist communities in Isiolo Kenya. by Irene N Mutambo, Bernard Bett, Salome A Bukachi

“…Data were collected through 16 focus group discussions and 13 key informant interviews with pastoralists and animal and human health stakeholders. The findings indicate that traditionally, men have the final say on decisions related to livestock ownership and make overall household decisions. …”
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Border fences threaten movements of large mammals in southwestern China post-COVID-19 pandemic by Jue Lei, Lin Wang

“…These actions will enhance habitat connectivity and facilitate the cross-border movement of animals, which are crucial for transboundary conservation and aligning with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.…”
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Histopathological Study of Bee Venom with Different Concentrations in Laboratory Mice by Zeyad G. Al-Rikabi, Montaha Abdulkareem Al-Saffar, Huda S. Nassir, Inam B. Falih

“…Then, when applying BV as a treatment material for some disorders, as indicated by the amount of damage to the liver and kidney tissues. The animals were randomly divided into 7 groups. Six of which were treated with BV extraction, and one group was designated as the control group, was treated with distilled water. …”
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Outer Membrane Proteome Analysis of Indian Strain of Pasteurella multocida Serotype B:2 by MALDI-TOF/MS Analysis by A. Prasannavadhana, Santosh Kumar, Prasad Thomas, Laxmi Narayan Sarangi, Santosh Kumar Gupta, Adyasha Priyadarshini, Viswas Konasagara Nagaleekar, Vijendra Pal Singh

“…Some hypothetical proteins (HP-KCU-10206, HP and AAUPMB 08244, HP AAUPMB 21592, HP AAUPMB 19766, AAUPMB 11295) were observed for the first time in this study which could be unique to serotype B:2. Further functional in vivo study of the proteins identified are required to explore the utility of these proteins in developing diagnostics and vaccine against HS.…”
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Risques climatiques et sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle au Niger : cartographie des impacts et des besoins de résilience by Bouda Maja Chardi Moussa, Torou bio Mohamadou, Oumarou diadie Halima, Balla Abdourahamane

“…The analysis shows that drought constitutes the main risk which affects agro-silvopastoral production through reductions in food production, the number of animals and their productivity, agricultural income, the disappearance of certain valuable tree species with the consequence of food insecurity and even food and nutrition crises and entrenched poverty. …”
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Injectable agents for the induction of Peyronie’s disease in model rats: a comparative study by Guang-Jun Du, Si-Yan Xing, Ning Wu, Tong Wang, Yue-Hui Jiang, Tao Song, Bai-Bing Yang, Yu-Tian Dai

“…The STS + TGF-β1 combination resulted in both histological and morphological alterations, but with a high incidence of localized necrosis that led to animal death. The POL + TGF-β1 combination produced pathological changes and curvature comparable to STS + TGF-β1 and led to fewer complications. …”
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Crosslinked Decellularized Porcine Pericardium as a Substrate for Conjunctival Reconstruction by Fangyuan Chen, Jingyue Deng, Lishi Luo, Ying Zhu, Yuying Dong, Yuanting Yang, Rijia Zhang, Jian Chen, Qing Zhou

“…The crosslinked efficacy of the DPP-Asp-hEGF was furtherer verified by in vitro experiments with Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Through animal models of conjunctiva defect model, the DPP-Asp-hEGF revealed a closed, multilayer epithelium with an equal amount of goblet cells and no indication for conjunctival scarring after 28 days, compared to amniotic membrane (AM) groups and sham groups. …”
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The association of heat shock protein genetic polymorphisms with age-related hearing impairment in Taiwan by Ning-Chia Chang, Hua-Ling Yang, Chia-Yen Dai, Wen-Yi Lin, Meng-Hsuen Hsieh, Chen-Yu Chien, Kuen-Yao Ho

“…Heat shock proteins (HSPs) were found to be associated with ARHI in animal studies. The aim of this study was to analyze the associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of HSP genes with ARHI in an elderly population in Taiwan. …”
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Are Alum-Based Drinking Water Treatment Residuals Safe for Land Application? by Jonathan D. Judy, Maria L. Silveira, Sampson Agyin-Birikorang, George A. O'Connor

“…This 8-page document explores possible effects of land-applying Al-WTR on the environment and recommends practices to minimize environmental or human and animal health risk. Target audiences include state agencies like FDEP, FDACS, water management districts trying to use Al-WTR to control P pollution, and those interested in nutrient management for environmental purposes. …”
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Bnaslawa environmental parameters planning modelling by Shuokr Qarani Aziz

“…The selected points for environmental planning were landfill, gas factory, slaughterhouse, quarry, cemetery, wastewater treatment plant, green area, animal shelters, industrial area, commercial area, institutional area, and service area. …”
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Anthelmintic Activity of Basil Leaves (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) Infusion Against Ascaris suum In Vitro by Ogen Sea, Mas'ud Hariadi, Setiawan Koesdarto, Kusnoto Kusnoto, Ngakan Made Rai Widjaja

“…Tannins and phenolics are known to interfere with the energy generation in helminth parasites by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation and also bind to free proteins in the gastrointestinal tract of host animal or glycoprotein on the cuticle of the parasite and leading to death. …”
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Global Pollution of Surface Waters from Point and Nonpoint Sources of Nitrogen by G. van Drecht, A.F. Bouwman, J.M. Knoop, C. Meinardi, A. Beusen

“…For nonpoint N sources (agricultural and natural ecosystems), calculations are based on local hydrology, climate, geology, soils, climate and land use combined with data for 1995 on crop production, N inputs from N fertilizers and animal manure, and estimates for ammonia emissions, biological N fixation, and N deposition. …”
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VMAT2-Deficient Mice Display Nigral and Extranigral Pathology and Motor and Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by Tonya N. Taylor, W. Michael Caudle, Gary W. Miller

“…With a 95% reduction in VMAT2 expression, VMAT2-deficient animals have decreased motor function, progressive deficits in olfactory discrimination, shorter latency to behavioral signs of sleep, delayed gastric emptying, anxiety-like behaviors at younger ages, and a progressive depressive-like phenotype. …”
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A Review on Factors Influencing the Mismatch Losses in Solar Photovoltaic System by A. D. Dhass, N. Beemkumar, S. Harikrishnan, Hafiz Muhammad Ali

“…Consequently, it might not be a conducive environment for human beings and animals to dwell. To ascertain the green environment for the next generations and reduce the use of fossil fuels, renewable energy sources are highly suggested to generate electrical energy. …”
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Effect of Treatment with Salsalate, Menhaden Oil, Combination of Salsalate and Menhaden Oil, or Resolvin D1 of C57Bl/6J Type 1 Diabetic Mouse on Neuropathic Endpoints by Matthew S. Yorek, Lawrence J. Coppey, Hanna Shevalye, Alexander Obrosov, Randy H. Kardon, Mark A. Yorek

“…Changes in body weight, blood glucose, serum markers for triglycerides, free fatty acids, cholesterol, and resolvin D1, motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities and thermal sensitivity were assessed, as well as performing in vivo confocal microscopy of subepithelial corneal nerves and immunohistochemistry of nerves in the cornea and foot pad. Results. Diabetic animals failed to gain weight and had elevated blood glucose levels. …”
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