Cognitive changes in schizophrenia before and after illness onset: A meta-analysis examining consistency in measurement tools as a moderator by Noaz Cohen, Mark Weiser, Abraham Reichenberg, John M. Davis, Michael Davidson, Nomi Werbeloff

“…The current study aimed to quantify IQ decline following the onset of illness by conducting a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies that evaluated cognitive functioning both before and after the first psychotic episode. …”
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Macrophages in prostate cancer: dual roles in tumor progression and immune evasion by Ruihong Liu, Jianxin Lu, Jun Liu, Yilei Liao, Yinuo Guo, Peiqi Shi, Ziqiang Wang, Han Wang, Jingling Lai

“…These immune cells have dual functions: on the one hand, they can inhibit tumor growth, while on the other hand, they can also facilitate and accelerate the progression of prostate cancer. …”
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Cholesterol affects the binding of proteins to phosphatidic acid without influencing its ionization properties by Desmond Owusu Kwarteng, Alexander Wolf, Madisyn Langdon, Nawal Kassas, Nicolas Vitale, Edgar Eduard Kooijman

“…Cholesterol has conspicuous effects on lipid properties and membrane dynamics. …”
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An EP2 Agonist Facilitates NMDA-Induced Outward Currents and Inhibits Dendritic Beading through Activation of BK Channels in Mouse Cortical Neurons by Yoshinori Hayashi, Saori Morinaga, Xia Liu, Jing Zhang, Zhou Wu, Takeshi Yokoyama, Hiroshi Nakanishi

“…PGE2 enables modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated responses. However, the effect of E-prostanoid receptor agonists on large-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (BK) channels, which are functionally coupled with NMDA receptors, remains unclear. …”
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Impact of implant removal on quality of life and loss of correction in the treatment of traumatic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine by André El Saman, Simon Lars Meier, Florian Rüger, Jason Alexander Hörauf, Ingo Marzi

“…With this work we present a retrospective analysis of 87 patients with traumatic thoracolumbar vertebral fractures concerning quality of life (QOL), loss of correction (LOC) and range of motion (ROM). The effect of implant removal on the outcome 18–74 months after surgery was analyzed to determine how implant removal affects radiologic, functional and quality-of life-related parameters. …”
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Betaine and Total Dietary Fiber Recovery from Red Beetroot Peels by Means of Ultrasound and Pulsed Electric Fields by Iva Sabljak, Mirela Grubelić, Dora Vlahović, Josipa Dukić, Aleksandra Samardžija, Anet Režek Jambrak

“…These conditions can effectively supplement UAE, especially in the extraction of bioactive compounds from red beetroot peel. …”
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Loss of cadherin 17 downregulates LGR5 expression, stem cell properties and drug resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer cells by Ruben A. Bartolomé, Laura Pintado-Berninches, Javier Robles, Tania Calvo-López, Issam Boukich, Pablo Otero-Núñez, Jose Manuel Gonzalez-Sancho, J. Ignacio Casal

“…To further elucidate the molecular mechanisms involving CDH17 functions in CRC, we examined global expression alterations following CDH17 silencing in various metastatic cell lines. …”
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Urban sports fields support higher levels of soil butyrate and butyrate‐producing bacteria than urban nature parks by Joel E. Brame, Craig Liddicoat, Catherine A. Abbott, Christian Cando‐Dumancela, Nicole W. Fickling, Jake M. Robinson, Martin F. Breed

“…Here, we studied soil metagenome taxonomic and functional profiles and soil physicochemical data from two urban greenspace types: sports fields (n = 11) and nature parks (n = 22). …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Monitoring of the Accumulation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Nanoplastics by Narmin Bashirova, Erik Butenschön, David Poppitz, Henrik Gaß, Marcus Halik, Doreen Dentel, Christoph Tegenkamp, Joerg Matysik, A. Alia

“…While the toxicological effects of PET NPs have been widely researched, there is a lack of methodologies for studying their accumulation. …”
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Impact of dietary chia seed supplementation on body weight, breast meat proximate composition, hematological and biochemical parameters, and gut health in broiler chickens by Popy Khatun, Sabbya Sachi, Rafiqul Islam, Kazi Rafiq, Purba Islam, Bapon Dey, Muhammad Tofazzal Hossain, Md. Zahorul Islam

“…However, their effects on broiler health and performance remain underexplored. …”
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Longitudinal Assessment of QT Apex in Tumor‐Bearing Dogs Receiving Doxorubicin Monotherapy by Keita Kitagawa, Jacob Ryave, Robert A. Sanders, Ji‐Hyun Lee, Zhongyue Zhang, Paulo Vilar Saavedra

“…ABSTRACT Background The cardiac morphologic and functional derangements induced by doxorubicin (DOX) are referred to as DOX‐induced cardiotoxicity (DOX‐IC). …”
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ADCY4 inhibits cAMP-induced growth of breast cancer by inactivating FAK/AKT and ERK signaling but is frequently silenced by DNA methylation by Guangrui Pan, Mingquan Huang, Shaozhi Fu, Yu Wang, Lijia He, Bin Wu, Jinping Yang, Sheng Lin, Yu Fan

“…AC-selective drugs have an advantage in side effect control, and the specific AC may finally be considered as a therapeutic target. …”
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3D printed magnesium silicate/β-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds promote coupled osteogenesis and angiogenesis by Lulu Wang, Mingkui Shen, Zhongxin Tang, Jun Tan, Kuankuan Li, Haijun Ma

“…Fabricating bone tissue engineering substitutes with functional activity remains a challenge for bone defect repair requiring coordinated coupling between osteogenesis and angiogenesis. …”
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Role of Cathelicidins in Atherosclerosis and Associated Cardiovascular Diseases by Siarhei A. Dabravolski, Nikolay A. Orekhov, Alexey V. Churov, Irina A. Starodubtseva, Dmitry F. Beloyartsev, Tatiana I. Kovyanova, Vasily N. Sukhorukov, Alexander N. Orekhov

“…This review integrates the recent findings about the functional involvement of LL-37/CRAMP across atherosclerosis, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, heart failure, diabetic cardiomyopathy, and platelet aggregation/thrombosis. …”
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How does chronic unpredictable mild stress affect the number of mature oocytes? An experimental study by Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Margarita Maria Maramis, Jimmy Yanuar Annas, Reny I’tishom, Purwo Srirejeki, Sulistiawati ‎

“…Oxidative stress disrupts normal cellular functions, leading to reduced survival of antral follicles through increased glucocorticoids. …”
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Process-based therapy vs. routine-CBT for difficult-to-treat mood and anxiety disorders: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Ulrich Stangier, Viktoria Kohl, Nora Görg, Lucie Sendig, Bettina Hufschmidt, Desiree Bonarius, Arwin Nemani, Mareike Ebert, Stefan G. Hofmann

“…Here, we examine the feasibility and effectiveness of PBT in a larger clinical sample. We have translated a training manual of PBT and modified for delivery of CBT in mental health service. …”
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Quantifying the national responsibilities for the conservation of transboundary migratory species Siberian ibex by Jingwen Xu, Yingying Zhuo, Sabina Koirala, Muhammad Zafar Khan, Shamshidin Abduriyim, Chagsaldulam Odonjavkhlan, Vladislav Vinogradov, Ruidong Zhang, Baolin Zhang, Kathreen Ruckstuhl, António Alves da Silva, Joana Alves, Alice Hughes, Jiajia Liu, Muyang Wang, Weikang Yang

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NIR-II-activated whole-cell vaccine with ultra-efficient semiconducting diradical oligomers for breast carcinoma growth and metastasis inhibition by Yijian Gao, Yachao Zhang, Yujie Ma, Xiliang Li, Yu Wang, Huan Chen, Yingpeng Wan, Zhongming Huang, Weimin Liu, Pengfei Wang, Lidai Wang, Chun-Sing Lee, Shengliang Li

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VCP regulates early tau seed amplification via specific cofactors by Sushobhna Batra, Jaime Vaquer-Alicea, Clarissa Valdez, Skyler P. Taylor, Victor A. Manon, Anthony R. Vega, Omar M. Kashmer, Sourav Kolay, Andrew Lemoff, Nigel J. Cairns, Charles L. White, Marc I. Diamond

“…The inhibitors only functioned when administered within 8 h of seed exposure, indicating a role for VCP early in seed processing. …”
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Pulsation Properties of Blazhko and Non-Blazhko RRab Stars by Peng Zong, Jian-Ning Fu, Jie Su, Bing-Kai Zhang, Gao-Chao Liu, Weichao Sun, Jiaxin Wang, Bo Zhang, Xueying Hu, Zhongrui Bai, Weikai Zong

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