Evaluation of radiation therapy on grafted and non-grafted defects: an experimental rat model by Milena Suemi IRIE, Isabella Neme Ribeiro dos REIS, Luiz Gustavo Gonzáles OSUNA, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de OLIVEIRA, Rubens SPIN-NETO, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira SOARES

“…The right femur defect was filled with blood clot (group “Clot”) and the left femur defect by deproteinized bovine bone mineral graft (group “Xenograft”). The animals were divided into two groups: without radiation therapy (nRTX) and with radiation therapy (RTX). …”
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Use of a Ray-Based Reconstruction Algorithm to Accurately Quantify Preclinical MicroSPECT Images by Bert Vandeghinste, Roel Van Holen, Christian Vanhove, Filip De Vos, Stefaan Vandenberghe, Steven Staelens

“…This was investigated with an extensive phantom-based evaluation and two typical in vivo studies using 99m Tc and 111 In, measured on a commercially available cadmium zinc telluride (CZT)-based small-animal scanner. Iterative reconstruction was implemented on the GPU using ray tracing, including (1) scatter correction, (2) computed tomography-based attenuation correction, (3) resolution recovery, and (4) edge-preserving smoothing. …”
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Ecology through the eyes of a non-ecologist by Janusz Uchmański

“…Ecology is a branch of biology that deals with the life of plants and animals in their environment. Nature protection are practical actions where ecology is applied. …”
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Bacterial communities of diverse Drosophila species: ecological context of a host-microbe model system. by James Angus Chandler, Jenna Morgan Lang, Srijak Bhatnagar, Jonathan A Eisen, Artyom Kopp

“…The genetic and experimental tractability of Drosophila has led to significant gains in our understanding of animal-microbial symbiosis. However, the full implications of these results cannot be appreciated without the knowledge of the microbial communities associated with natural Drosophila populations. …”
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Upregulation of Cardiac IL-10 and Downregulation of IFN-γ in Balb/c IL-4−/− in Acute Chagasic Myocarditis due to Colombian Strain of Trypanosoma cruzi by Marcos Vinicius da Silva, Vera Lúcia de Almeida, Wendyson Duarte de Oliveira, Natália Carasek Matos Cascudo, Pollyana Guimarães de Oliveira, Crislaine Aparecida da Silva, Aline Cristina Souza da Silva, Maria Luíza Gonçalves dos Reis Monteiro, Rosana Rosa Miranda Correa, Milton Adriano Pelli Oliveira, Ruy de Sousa Lino-Júnior, Mara Rúbia Nunes Celes, Juliana Reis Machado

“…After 21 days of infection, animals were euthanized and the blood, spleen, and heart were collected. …”
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Cytokine and Chemokine Responses of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Dogs Infected with <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> by Tyler Morrison, Danielle A. Gunn-Moore, Jayne C. Hope, Conor O’Halloran

“…Mycobacterial infections are an important emerging zoonosis in companion animals for which diagnostic options remain imperfect, and the canine immunological response to these infections has been poorly investigated. …”
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Effect of structured lipids as dietary supplements on the fatty acid profile, carcass yield, blood chemistry, and abdominal fat deposition of female broilers by Hongzeng Ai, Yee-Ying Lee, Yuxia Lu, Chin Ping Tan, Oi Ming Lai, Aijun Li, Yufei Zhang, Yong Wang, Zhen Zhang

“…No significant differences have been observed in carcass yield results of the POL and H-AMD groups. Compared with animal-derived oils such as lard which are also rich in saturated fatty acids at the sn-2 position, plant-derived oils such as POL and its modified products have a smaller effect on abdominal fat deposition.…”
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E3 Ubiquitin Ligase CHIP Inhibits the Interaction between Hsp90β and MAST1 to Repress Radiation Resistance in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Stem Cells by Bo Tan, Jingwei Zhang, Wen Wang, Haibo Ma, Yuanyuan Yang

“…Sphere formation assay, colony formation assay, and flow cytometry were performed to examine self-renewal ability, survival, and apoptosis of NSCLC stem cells. An animal model of tumor xenograft was developed in nude mice to observe the tumorigenic ability and radiation resistance of NSCLC stem cells. …”
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Exploring the Inducement for Social Awareness Behavior and Optimal Control Strategy on Nipah Virus Transmission by Saima Efat, K. M. Ariful Kabir

“…Our novel dynamic system extends the classical susceptible-infected-recovered (SIR) model by introducing four distinct population categories: humans, bats, fruit, and animals. We delve into this epidemic model’s theoretical underpinnings, examining disease-free and endemic equilibria to establish stability conditions. …”
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Gender relations and women's empowerment in small-scale irrigated forage production in Ethiopia. by Immaculate Omondi, Esther Njuguna-Mungai, Melkamu Bezabih Derseh, Nils Teufel, Alessandra Galiè, Nelly Njiru, Eunice Kariuki, Annet Abenakyo Mulema, Isabelle Baltenweck, Chris Stephen Jones

“…Small-scale cultivation and irrigation of planted forages can increase the availability of good-quality animal feed in smallholder farms. However, low adoption rates of improved forage technologies in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa have been observed and are partly attributed to limited understanding of gender dynamics in the context of production and utilization of planted forages. …”
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Effect of soil-groundwater system on migration and transformation of organochlorine pesticides: A review by Haohao Li, Lin Huo, Rui Zhang, Xuefan Gu, Gang Chen, Ying Yuan, Wenbing Tan, Kunlong Hui, Yu Jiang

“…Soil is the place where human beings, plants, and animals depend on for their survival and the link between the various ecological layers. …”
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A novel approach to completely alleviate peripheral neuropathic pain in human patients: insights from preclinical data by Safa Shehab, Mohammad I. K. Hamad, Bright Starling Emerald

“…In this review, we provide an overview of current treatments, their limitations, and a discussion on the potential of capsaicin and its analog, resiniferatoxin (RTX), for complete alleviation of nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. In an animal model of neuropathic pain where the fifth lumbar (L5) spinal nerve is unilaterally ligated and cut, resulting in ipsilateral hyperalgesia, allodynia, and spontaneous pain akin to human neuropathic pain. …”
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Yeokwisan: Standardised Herbal Formula Enhancing Gastric Mucosal Protection Against Gastric Ulcers in Mice, a Preclinical Study by Yun Mi Lee, Kyuhyung Jo, So Yeon Kim, Chang-Seob Seo, Eunjung Son, Aejin Kim, Dong-Seon Kim

“…Its inhibitory effect on gastric mucosal damage and anti-inflammatory activity in animal models of alcohol- and restraint stress-induced gastritis were also examined. …”
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Genome sequence and evaluation of safety and probiotic potential of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei LC86 and Lacticaseibacillus casei LC89 by Ting Chen, Yunjiao Zhao, Yunjiao Zhao, Yixuan Fan, Yao Dong, Zhonghui Gai

“…The oral LD50 for both LC86 and LC89 in mice was &gt;2 × 1010 CFU/kg.ConclusionThe experimental results above demonstrated the probiotic characteristics and safety of LC86 and LC89, indicating their potential as candidates for probiotics for human and animal applications.…”
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Effect of Multiradiance Low-Level Laser Therapy and Topical Silver Sulfadiazine on Healing Characteristics of Dermal Wounds in Marine Toads (Rhinella marina) by Kate E. Archibald, Tara Harrison, Brigid Troan, Dustin Smith, Larry J. Minter

“…Silver sulfadiazine (SSD), a topical antimicrobial, is commonly utilized in amphibian medicine but little is known about its effects on wound healing in this class of animals. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of an herbal decoction (modified Saengmaeksan) in hypertensive patients: Protocol for a real-world prospective observational study. by Nahyun Cho, Hobin Moon, Kyung-Min Shin, Byoung-Kab Kang, Jungtae Leem, Changsop Yang

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>Modified Saengmaeksan has shown potential for lowering blood pressure in clinical settings, supported by animal and cell studies. However, human studies are scarce. …”
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Effect of attenueted parapoxvirus ovis on levels of some serum cytokines and antibody response in sheep by Kamil Atlı, Atilla Şimşek

“…Scarification was applied with 0.5 ml of attenuated ORFV to each animal. Serum samples were obtained from vena jugularis at 0. hour (control) before the inoculation and at the following 6., 12., 24., 48., 72., 96., 120. hours, 7., 14., 21., 30., 60., 90., 120., 150. and 180. days. …”
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Cross-species comparisons between pigs and mice reveal conserved sex-specific intraspinal inflammatory responses after spinal cord injury by Reena Kumari, Gabrielle V. Hammers, Robert H. Hammons, Andrew N. Stewart, Steven M. MacLean, Tracy Niedzielko, Lonnie E. Schneider, Candace L. Floyd, John C. Gensel

“…Abstract Objective Therapeutic translation is challenging in spinal cord injury (SCI) and large animal models with high clinical relevance may accelerate therapeutic development. …”
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Traditional cereal processing technologies and their importance to African communities: A review by Chakare Benhura, Nyasha G Mushonga, Amanda Muguse, Kudzai Kamunhukamwe, Clareta Mpezani, Lisa Chibira, Mellisa Taruvinga, Santa M Patel

“…Cereal technology is the processing of cereal grain into starch and other nutrients for consumption by humans or animals. The technology involves all processes that the grain is taken through from the farm till it reaches the table for consumption. …”
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Individual and combined effects of dietary vitamin intake on cognitive function in elderly adults: the potential mediating role of serum neurofilament light chain levels by Zhikui Zhou, Baiyun Fan, Qiang Chen, Xuezhong Li, Xianjin Ke

“…Cognitive performance was assessed according to a composite Z-score of the Animal Fluency Test (AFT), Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease (CERAD), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). …”
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