Human iPSC-derived cerebral organoids reveal oxytocin-mediated protection against amyloid-β pathology by Tomoki Asaba, Sayuri Hamano, Ayaka Nanmo, Jieun Seo, Tatsuto Kageyama, Junji Fukuda

“…Aβ toxicity was induced by applying 3 μM Aβ1–42 for 48 h. The protective effects of OXT were evaluated through immunohistochemistry, RT-qPCR, calcium imaging, and multielectrode array (MEA) recordings. …”
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Impact of agronomic practices on microbial diversity in brown-desert soil: insights from the Aksu region, Xinjiang by Wenbo Guo, Yanbo Fu, Silayiding Simayi, Yunmeng Wen, Qingyong Bian, Jinquan Zhu, Zhigang Liu, Hanming Su, Yanhong Wei, Guohong Liu, Haifeng Li

“…Employing an L9 (34) orthogonal array, we assessed the effects of different planting densities, irrigation levels, and fertilization strategies on the soil’s physicochemical properties, enzymatic activity, and microbial community composition. …”
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Antihyperlipidemic, Antihyperglycemic, and Liver Function Protection of Olea europaea var. Meski Stone and Seed Extracts: LC-ESI-HRMS-Based Composition Analysis by Amina Ben Saad, Mohamed Tiss, Henda Keskes, Anisa Chaari, Maria Eleni Sakavitsi, Khaled Hamden, Maria Halabalaki, Noureddine Allouche

“…Methanol and methanol/water extracts of olive stones and seeds from Olea europaea var. meski were analyzed by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode array detection and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). …”
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Optimization of the Meat Flavoring Production Process for Plant-Based Products Using the Taguchi Method by Varuzhan Sarkisyan, Anastasiya Bilyalova, Valentina Vorobyeva, Irina Vorobyeva, Alexey Malinkin, Vladimir Zotov, Alla Kochetkova

“…Moreover, the analysis of volatile organic compounds revealed the presence of a diverse array of substances, including aldehydes, ketones, and alcohols, that are characteristic of meat flavor. …”
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Chemical Profiling and In Vitro Evaluation of Bioactive Properties of <i>Evernia prunastri</i> Extract: Implications for Therapeutic Applications by Dejan Stojković, Jelena Živković, Stefani Bolevich, Sergey Bolevich, Gokhan Zengin, Uroš Gašić, Marina Soković

“…The chemical composition was predominantly characterized by depsides (evernic acid and atranorin), phenolic acids (orsellinic acid), and dibenzofurans, revealing a diverse array of bioactive secondary metabolites. The extract demonstrated a broad spectrum of biological activities, including enzyme inhibition, antioxidant effects, and antibacterial properties. …”
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The impact of EEG electrode density on the mapping of cortical activity networks in infants by Amirreza Asayesh, Sampsa Vanhatalo, Anton Tokariev

“…Conclusions: Our findings suggest strong and predictable effects of recording setup on the network analyses. …”
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Underwater Coherent Optical Wireless Communications with Electronic Beam Steering and Turbulence Compensation Using Adaptive Optics and Aperture Averaging by Ali Derakhshandeh, Peter A. Hoeher, Stephan Pachnicke

“…A novel approach to underwater optical wireless coherent communications using liquid crystal spatial light modulators (LC-SLMs) and an aperture averaging lens, in combination with optical phased-array (OPA) antennas, is presented. A comprehensive channel model that includes a wide range of underwater properties, including absorption, scattering, and turbulence effects, is employed to simulate the underwater optical wireless communication (UOWC) system in a realistic manner. …”
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QTLs associated with agronomic traits in the Attila × CDC Go spring wheat population evaluated under conventional management. by Jun Zou, Kassa Semagn, Muhammad Iqbal, Hua Chen, Mohammad Asif, Amidou N'Diaye, Alireza Navabi, Enid Perez-Lara, Curtis Pozniak, Rong-Cai Yang, Harpinder Randhawa, Dean Spaner

“…Recently, we investigated the effect of the wheat 90K single nucleotide polymorphic (SNP) array and three gene-specific (Ppd-D1, Vrn-A1 and Rht-B1) markers on quantitative trait loci (QTL) detection in a recombinant inbred lines (RILs) population derived from a cross between two spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars, 'Attila' and 'CDC Go', and evaluated for eight agronomic traits at three environments under organic management. …”
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Electronic nose and machine learning for modern meat inspection by Ivan Shtepliuk, Guillem Domènech-Gil, Viktor Almqvist, Arja Helena Kautto, Ivar Vågsholm, Sofia Boqvist, Jens Eriksson, Donatella Puglisi

“…We explored its potential as a complementary tool to traditional sensory evaluation and analytical methods, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of current inspections. We employed a metal-oxide based gas sensor array of commercially available chemoresistive sensors, functioning as an electronic nose, to differentiate between various categories of 100 pig meat samples collected at a slaughterhouse based on their odor characteristics, including a urine-like smell and post-mortem aging. …”
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Immunomodulatory Activity of the Marine Sponge, Haliclona (Soestella) sp. (Haplosclerida: Chalinidae), from Sri Lanka in Wistar Albino Rats: Immunosuppression and Th1-Skewed Cytoki... by Varuni Gunathilake, Marco Bertolino, Giorgio Bavestrello, Preethi Udagama

“…Natural secondary metabolites of sponges of the genus Haliclona are associated with an array of biological activity with therapeutic usage. …”
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Quantitative determination of 8-methoxypsoralene in mild dosage form by high-performance liquid chromatography by A. Alsayed, A. A. Prezhedromirskaya, E. A. Shnyak, S. A. Kedik

“…Quantitative determination of 8-methoxypsoralen was performed by high-performance liquid chromatography on a Chromaster 5000 (Hitachi, Japan) with a diode array detector. Chromatography was performed on a Kromasil EternityXT-5-C18, 5 μm, 250 × 4.6 mm column in isocratic mode with a mobile phase of acetonitrile/water in a ratio of 50 : 50 % (v/v). …”
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Enhancing salinity tolerance in cultivated rice through introgression of African rice genes and application of moringa leaf extract by Heba A. Saleh, Shaimaa M. N. Tourky, Farag Ibraheem, Samy A. Abo-Hamed, Wafaa M. Shukry, Walid H. Elgamal, Eman M. Elghareeb

“…The possible ameliorative effects of priming rice seeds in moringa leaf extract (MLE) on these responses were also tested. …”
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Peer support service activity prevalence by setting: a nine-state survey of peer workers by Angela Hagaman, Hannah L. Warren, Ruth Miller, Craig Henderson

“…These results can be used to inform future studies that examine the effectiveness of PRSS across the continuum of care.…”
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Suppression of MMP-2 attenuates TNF-α induced NF-κB activation and leads to JNK mediated cell death in glioma. by Divya Kesanakurti, Chandramu Chetty, Praveen Bhoopathi, Sajani S Lakka, Bharathi Gorantla, Andrew J Tsung, Jasti S Rao

“…Supplementation of rhMMP-2 counteracted the effect of pM by remarkably elevating TNF-α, TRADD, IKKβ and pIκBα expression and decreasing FADD, Fas-L, and phospho-JNK levels. …”
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Numerical investigation on vane leading edge impingement cooling performance under influences of ribs established between adjacent jets by Junfei Zhou, Guangtao Song, Lidanyang Zhao, Jinglei Xu, Zhe Wang

“…A one-way inlet coolant supply channel and a one-way exit semicircular target channel are connected through single array of 10 jet holes. The gradually accumulated cross flow greatly decreases the impingement heat transfer intensity at the target channel downstream region. …”
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Non-Immune-Mediated, p27-Associated, Growth Inhibition of Glioblastoma by Class-II-Transactivator (CIITA) by A Katherine Tan, Aurelie Henry, Nicolas Goffart, Christophe Poulet, Jacqueline A. Sluijs, Elly M. Hol, Vincent Bours, Pierre A. Robe

“…Background: Previous works have shown that the expression of Class-II-Transactivator (CIITA) in tumor cells reduces the growth of glioblastoma (GB) in animal models, but immune effects cannot solely explain this. Here, we searched for immune-independent effects of CIITA on the proliferation of GB. …”
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Essential plant nutrients impair post‐germination development of Striga in sorghum by Immaculate M. Mwangangi, Lucie Büchi, Steven Runo, Jonne Rodenburg

“…Four sorghum genotypes (Framida, IS10978, N13, IS9830) covering the complete array of known mechanisms of post‐attachment resistance were compared with susceptible genotype Ochuti. …”
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Maternal high-fat diet orchestrates offspring hepatic cholesterol metabolism via MEF2A hypermethylation-mediated CYP7A1 suppression by Ling Zhang, Wenyu Zou, Shixuan Zhang, Honghua Wu, Ying Gao, Junqing Zhang, Jia Zheng

“…While DNA methylation of metabolic-related genes mediates the transmission of detrimental effects from maternal high-fat diet (HFD), its role in programming hepatic cholesterol metabolism in offspring, particularly during weaning, remains elusive. …”
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A novel, major, and validated QTL for grain zinc concentration independent of yield traits in tetraploid wheat by Zhaoyong Zeng, Jian Ma, Bingjie Chen, Huaping Tang, Xin Xian, Yuanfeng Huo, Yinggang Xu, Xiaoyan Tang, Xuesong Gao, Guangdeng Chen

“…A linkage map was constructed based on the wheat 55K single‐nucleotide polymorphism array, and phenotypic data were collected from five different environments. …”
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The role of marine protected areas in enhancing coral cover and reef fish communities by Z.A. Harahap, D.G. Bengen, I.W. Nurjaya, S.B. Agus, Y. Naulita, R.M. Siringoringo

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support a diverse array of marine species and provide essential services such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism. …”
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