Formononetin ameliorates polycystic ovary syndrome through suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome by Zhuo Liu, Rui-Han Wang, Ke-Hua Wang

“…Subsequently, the effects of FMN on oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in the DHEA-induced PCOS rat model and DHT-induced PCOS cell model were explored. Besides, the function of FMN on cell viability and apoptosis in DHT-induced PCOS cell model were explored by using CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry. …”
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Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Liver Cirrhosis Using a Combination of Biochemical Analysis and Magnetic Resonance-Based Electrical Conductivity Imaging by Eun Jung Kyung, Hyun Bum Kim, Eun Sang Hwang, Seok Lee, Bup Kyung Choi, Jin Woong Kim, Hyung Joong Kim, Sang Moo Lim, Oh In Kwon, Eung Je Woo

“…In oriental medicine, curcumin is used to treat inflammatory diseases, and its anti-inflammatory effect has been reported in recent research. In this feasibility study, the hepatoprotective effect of curcumin was investigated using a rat liver cirrhosis model, which was induced with dimethylnitrosamine (DMN). …”
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Recognizing plague epidemics in the archaeological record of West Africa by Daphne E. Gallagher, Stephen A. Dueppen

“…Many archaeological sites in the central West African savanna were either abandoned or reduced in size between the 14th and 15th centuries CE. Explanations have tended to invoke the effects of climate change (increasing aridity), political transformations, and religious conversion. …”
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Curative Effect of Prebiotics/Probiotics-Assisted Ketogenic Diet on Children with Refractory Epilepsy by Lingying Su, Sai Li, Bo Sun

“…The curative effect of prebiotics/probiotics-assisted KD is better on children with refractory epilepsy, which can effectively improve electroencephalogram and quality of life, increase neurotransmitters and cognitive levels, with good safety.…”
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Un secteur agricole sous-estimé dans la lutte face au changement climatique ? Le cas de la région industrielle du Grande ABC by Alexia Andreadakis

“…Thus by this study we begin to consider the agricultural sector as part of the global warming mitigation strategy. …”
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Anti-Tumor Effects of <i>Vespa bicolor</i> Venom on Liver Cancer: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies by Yong-Hua Wu, Feng Xiong, Zheng-Wen Ou, Jing-An Wang, Jing Cui, Lin Jiang, Wen-Jian Lan

“…Despite the popular belief in the anti-tumor properties of <i>Vespa bicolor</i> venom (VBV), there is limited scientific evidence to support this claim. …”
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Perbedaan asupan zat gizi, pengetahuan anemia, dan kepatuhan konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah (TTD) pada remaja putri di pesantren dan nonpesantren by Esya Aqilla Alfianti, Fillah Fithra Dieny, Dewi Marfu’ah Kurniawati, Hartanti Sandi Wijayanti

“…There was no significant difference in adherence to blood supplement tablet consumption between them.…”
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USTU as the core of innovative territorial cluster «oil and gas technologies» by V. E. Kuleshov, O. V. Yurchenko

“…Ukhta State Technical University is has become a platform to create for creation of the innovation and educational cluster, – which can be regarded as a real product of such integration. …”
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Oscillometric—Volumetric Measurements of Pure Gas Adsorption Equilibria Devoid of the Non-Adsorption of Helium Hypothesis by J.U. Keller, M.U. Göbel

“…Experiments show that adsorbates have two different phases consisting, respectively, of molecules which are only weakly bound to adsorbent's atoms so that they can participate in the low-frequency gas oscillations (<10 Hz) and other molecules that are strongly bound to adsorbent's atoms so they are ‘stiff’, that is, cannot participate in the gas oscillations, with eigenfrequencies being in the range of 10 10 –10 12 Hz. The theory of these measurements will be presented and data of adsorption equilibria of He, N 2 , Ar and CO 2 on activated carbon BAX 1100 and zeolite KÖSTROLITH 4ABFK at near ambient conditions will be given and discussed to a certain extent.…”
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Les Routes de la soie. Entre réalités et imaginaires. by Peter Frankopan

“…The author, a specialist in the Silk Roads and global history, traces the history - between myth and reality - of these Roads, and evokes their importance for the Europeans themselves. …”
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The role of IELTS teacher’s metapathy in IELTS candidates’ overall band score, language learning orientation, and active/passive motivation by Hamed Ghaemi, Robert Kirkpatrick

“…Results revealed a significant positive correlation between teacher metapathy and students’ overall IELTS band scores. …”
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The Molecular Architecture for the Intermediate Filaments of Hard α-Keratin Based on the Superlattice Data Obtained from a Study of Mammals Using Synchrotron Fibre Diffraction by Veronica James

“…High- and low-angle X-ray diffraction studies of hard α-keratin have been studied, and various models have been proposed over the last 70 years. …”
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Steatohepatitis-induced vascular niche alterations promote melanoma metastasis by Johannes Hoffmann, Julia Schüler, Bianca Dietsch, Sina Wietje Kürschner-Zacharias, Carsten Sticht, Felix A. Trogisch, Maren Schreitmüller, Tinja Baljkas, Kai Schledzewski, Manuel Reinhart, Sebastian A. Wohlfeil, Manuel Winkler, Christian David Schmid, Joerg Heineke, Cyrill Géraud, Sergij Goerdt, Philipp-Sebastian Reiners-Koch, Victor Olsavszky

“…Results Feeding a CDAA diet, in contrast to a HFD, led to increased metastasis before the development of liver fibrosis. Gata4 LSEC−KO/BL mice characterized by vascular changes ensuing perisinusoidal liver fibrosis without steatosis also exhibited increased metastasis. …”
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Presentation and analysis of the Geotechnical Coastal Vulnerability Index and validation of its application to coastal erosion problems by Vasileios Boumpoulis, Nikolaos Depountis, Athanassios Dimas, George Papatheodorou

“…Both analytical methods were used for the validation of the GCVI results and the comparison between them showed that the PCA was more efficient than the FAHP since it was coincided better with the rates of historical shoreline movement and bed level change.…”
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Co-inoculation of Trichoderma viride with Azospirillum brasilense could suppress the development of Harpophora maydis-infected maize in Egypt by Rasha M. Elmeihy, Omar A. Hewedy, Maryam S. Alhumaidi, Khadijah A. Altammar, Eman O. Hassan, Samah A. El-Debaiky

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Nerve Growth Factor Regulation by TNF-α and IL-1β in Synovial Macrophages and Fibroblasts in Osteoarthritic Mice by Shotaro Takano, Kentaro Uchida, Masayuki Miyagi, Gen Inoue, Hisako Fujimaki, Jun Aikawa, Dai Iwase, Atsushi Minatani, Kazuya Iwabuchi, Masashi Takaso

“…Compared to the CD11b– cell fraction, higher expression levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were detected in the CD11b+ cell fraction, whereas no differences in the expression of NGF were detected between the two cell fractions. Notably, TNF-α upregulated NGF expression in synovial fibroblasts and macrophages and IL-1β upregulated NGF expression in synovial fibroblasts. …”
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Preterm preeclampsia screening and prevention: a comprehensive approach to implementation in a real-world setting by Stefania Ronzoni, Shamim Rashid, Aimee Santoro, Elad Mei-Dan, Jon Barrett, Nanette Okun, Tianhua Huang

“…Conclusions The study confirms the feasibility of integrating comprehensive preeclampsia screening into clinical practice, notwithstanding geographic separation between laboratory and clinical settings. It underscores the need for broader adoption and enhanced infrastructure to optimize patient care and outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. …”
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Navigating complex choices through legitimation: Narrative strategies in risk-reduction mastectomy decision-making among unaffected women with genetic risk for breast cancer in Swi... by Maria Caiata-Zufferey, Reka Schweighoffer, Monica Aceti, Carla Pedrazzani, Maria C. Katapodi, Souria Aissaoui, Mekdes Alemu, Murat Aykut, Fulvia Brugnoletti, Rachel Bunger, Nicole Bürki, Pierre O. Chappuis, Muriel Fluri, Rossella Graffeo, Karl Heinimann, Ashley Machen, Christian Monnerat, Olivia Pagani, Manuela Rabaglio, Eveline Schönau, Simon Wieser, Ursina Zürrer-Härdi

“…RRM reduces breast cancer risk but may generate additional health and psychosocial issues, making the choice between surveillance and RRM complex and personal. …”
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Editorial: Política Científica, Financiamento, Internacionalização – Que cada um faça a sua parte by A Redacção

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Sjögren Syndrome Complicated with Cystic Lung Disease and Pulmonary Amyloidosis by Koichiro Takahashi, Hironori Sadamatsu, Shinsuke Ogusu, Kazutoshi Komiya, Tomomi Nakamura, Shinya Kimura, Naoko Sueoka-Aragane

“…Taken altogether, she was diagnosed as Sjögren syndrome with bronchiolitis and pulmonary amyloidosis. Since then, she has been carefully followed up without treatment. After 6 years, the cystic lung lesions on CT gradually enlarged and increased in number, but she remained to have no respiratory symptoms and no manifestations of lymphoma. …”
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