Melittin ameliorates schistosomiasis-induced liver fibrosis by suppressing signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 and nuclear factor kappa B by Ola I. Rozik, Manal M. Hussein, Ahmed S. El-elebiarie, Soad Nady

“…Background/aim Liver fibrosis is a persistent inflammatory liver disorder that contributes to a wide variety of conditions, including schistosomiasis. …”
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Technical review of radiative-property modeling approaches for gray and nongray radiation, and a recommended optimized WSGGM for CO2/H2O-enriched gases by Osama A. Marzouk

“…These approaches are the LBL approach based on the HITEMP (HIgh-TEMPerature) spectroscopic molecular absorption database, the RADCAL and EM2C implementations of the statistical narrow band (SNB) approach, and the exponential wide band (EWB) approach.…”
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Causal Associations Between Sarcopenia and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Huang Y, Zhao S, Hong J, Shen L, Wang Z, Wang D

“…In this study, we used a bi-directional Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to explore this intricate relationship.Methods: This study utilized data from FinnGen datasets and genome-wide association studies. A bi-directional MR study was conducted. …”
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Bovine milk consumption affects the transcriptome of porcine adipose stem cells: Do exosomes play any role? by Katherine Swanson, Jimmy Bell, David Hendrix, Duo Jiang, Michelle Kutzler, Brandon Batty, Melanie Hanlon, Massimo Bionaz

“…The potential association of milk with childhood obesity has been widely debated and researched. Milk is known to contain many bioactive compounds as well as bovine exosomes rich in micro-RNA (miR) that can have effects on various cells, including stem cells. …”
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Molecular-genetic bases of plumage coloring in chicken by A. V. Makarova, O. V. Mitrofanova, A. B. Vakhrameev, N. V. Dementeva

“…The pigment melanin, which is presented in two forms, eumelanin and pheomelanin, is widely spread in birds. The basis for the formation of melanin is the aromatic amino acid tyrosine. …”
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Ginseng exhibits adaptogenic-like activity in mice exposed to hypoxic-anoxic stress through activation of antioxidant/BDNF protective mechanisms and inhibition of pro-inflammatory... by James Olukayode Oni, Divine Oluwaferanmi Oyenekan, Yetunde Olamide Olayemi, Osarugue Christabel Irabor, Precious Ogbuji, McCarthy Oritseweyinmi Tova, Paul Ademola Adeleke, Gbemisayo Adetomiwa Abbas, Solomon Umukoro

“…Introduction: Hypoxic-anoxic stress causes severe injury to the brain cells resulting in various neuropathological complications. Ginseng is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a tonic for healthy living due to its adaptogenic/rejuvenating properties and in mitigating chronic stress-related diseases including vertigo, depression, short-term memory loss, and lack of attention or vigilance. …”
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Performance of RIS-Secured Short-Packet NOMA Systems With Discrete Phase-Shifter to Protect Digital Content and Copyright Against Untrusted User by Nguyen Quang Sang, Hye-Young Kim, Tan N. Nguyen, Minh Bui Vu, Phuong T. Tran, Tran Trung Duy, Byung-Seo Kim, Miroslav Voznak

“…Future wireless communications are expected to serve a wide range of emerging applications, such as Online Gaming, Extended Reality (XR), Metaverses, Healthcare or Telemetry, where communication from diverse connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices require not only stringent conditions such as ultra-reliability and low-latency communication (URLLC) together with high bandwidth but also concerns about content security as well as copyright protection. …”
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Prediction of Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis Based on Clinical Variables Using a Large National Survey Database by Yanal Alnimer, Touleen Alnimer

“…Baseline comparisons among these groups were made based on widely accepted cutoffs. Linear and logistic regressions were performed to identify the associations between the clinical variables and liver steatosis and fibrosis. …”
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Analysis of drug release models from biodegradable nanomodified chitosan based materials by М. О. Кумеда, Л. Б. Суходуб, Л. Ф. Суходуб

“…Selected C60 nanoparticles are widely used as antibacterial agents and can strengthen the structure of composites. …”
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Algorithm for Cloud Particle Phase Identification Based on Bayesian Random Forest Method by Fu Tao, Yang Zhipeng, Tao Fa, Hu Shuzhen, Lu Yuxiang, Fu Changqing

“…Millimeter-wave cloud radar is widely used for identifying phase states of cloud particles due to its ability to detect internal cloud structures and microphysical characteristics. …”
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In Vitro Probiotic Evaluation of Yeasts from Coconut and Raffia Juices by Emenike O. Irokanulo, Queen-Esther M. Yadung, Dolapo E. Orotayo, Charles O. Nwonuma, Oreoluwa S. Alonge

“…Eukaryotic probiotics currently attract a lot of scientific attention, with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces boulardii being the most widely investigated probiotic yeasts. The range of yeast species with probiotic potential needs to be broadened. …”
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Genetic predisposition to Behcet's disease mediated by a IL10RA enhancer polymorphism by Handan Tan, Zhenyu Zhong, Xiaojie Feng, Xiang Luo, Qingfeng Cao, Peizeng Yang

“…Methods: To analyse the genetic susceptibility to BD mediated by IL10RA causal polymorphisms, we performed a study on data from our previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS), the bioinformatic analysis of post-annotation of GWAS and relevant mechanism verification experiments, including chromatin immunoprecipitation, luciferase gene-reporter assay, electrophoretic mobility shift assays, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. …”
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Significance of Tool Coating Properties and Compacted Graphite Iron Microstructure for Tool Selection in Extreme Machining by Anna Maria Esposito, Qianxi He, Jose M. DePaiva, Stephen C. Veldhuis

“…To assess the impact of tool properties across a wide range of commercially available tools, four diverse multilayered cemented carbide tools were evaluated: Tool A and Tool B with a thin AlTiSiN PVD coating, Tool C with a thick Al₂O₃-TiCN CVD coating, and Tool D with a thin Al₂O₃-TiC PVD coating. …”
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Toxicogenic Fungi, Aflatoxins, and Antimicrobial Activities Associated with Some Spices and Herbs from Three Selected Markets in Ho Municipality, Ghana by Nii Korley Kortei, Barnabas Teye Djaba, Clement Okraku Tettey, Alfred Ofori Agyemang, Enoch Aninagyei, Edward Ken Essuman, Adjoa Agyemang Boakye, Theophilus Annan

“…Spices and herbs are widely used food ingredients that enhance most organoleptic features of prepared foods. …”
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Tangeretin alleviates sepsis-induced acute lung injury by inhibiting ferroptosis of macrophage via Nrf2 signaling pathway by Hui Zhang, Yan Wang, Shenghua Wang, Xiaomei Xue, Kai Huang, Dunfeng Xu, Lai Jiang, Siyuan Li, Yunqian Zhang

“…Tangeretin, which is widely found in citrus fruits, has been reported to exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Left atrial strain predicts paroxysmal atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: a 1-year study using three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography by Rui Zhang, He Li, Yan Wang, Tianle Yu, Jiacheng Li, Yumeng Wu, Zhiwen Yu, Cuixing Liang, Dan Yu, Li Xue

“…Abstract Background Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is a widely employed method for restoring sinus rhythm(SR) in patients with drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). …”
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The Study’s Chemical Interaction of the Sodium Silicate Solution with Extender Pigments to Investigate High Heat Resistance Silicate Coating by Cuong Manh Le, Thu-Huong Le

“…Silicate coating is water-based paint with many advantages and wide applications in many different industries. However, there are still some problems with silicate coating: how to increase its resistance to heat at high temperatures and prolong the life of the coating. …”
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Progress in the Management of Retinal Detachment Associated With Morning Glory Syndrome by Wu S, Wang W, Liu L, Wang W, Jiang K, Peng C, Sun H, Zhang J

“…Surgical interventions are generally employed to manage complications, especially retinal detachments, with procedures such as vitrectomy, paraoptic disc laser photocoagulation, and the use of silicone oil or gas tamponade, though success rates can vary widely. Long-term outcomes for patients with MGS largely depend on the severity of associated complications and the timing of interventions; while some individuals may attain reasonable visual function post-treatment, others may continue to experience challenges due to the underlying malformation and its consequences. …”
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Negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and absence of positive childhood experiences on healthcare employees: survey findings built on 10 years of trauma-informed develo... by Laneita Williamson, Laneita Williamson, Stephanie S. Daniel, Jennifer Carter, Adam Ridenhour, Camila A. Pulgar, Yasmin Gay, Beata Debinski

“…The paper also describes local trauma-informed care initiatives that supported study feasibility.MethodsCross-sectional online survey data were collected in conjunction with promoting hospital-wide trauma-informed care training opportunities on two campuses that are part of an academic health system. …”
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Sustainability of regional Antarctic ice sheets under late Eocene seasonal atmospheric conditions by D. H. A. Vermeulen, M. L. J. Baatsen, A. S. von der Heydt

“…These phases signal a shift from the warm middle to late Eocene greenhouse climate to cooler conditions, with global surface air temperatures decreasing by 3–5 °C and the emergence of the first continent-wide Antarctic ice sheet (AIS). While ice sheet modelling suggests that ice sheet growth can be triggered by declining <span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i></span>CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>, it remains unclear how this transition was initiated, particularly the first growth phase that appears to be related to oceanic and atmospheric cooling rather than ice sheet growth. …”
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