Activity Expression and Property Analysis of Codon-Optimized Polyphenol Oxidase from <i>Camellia sinensis</i> in <i>Pichia pastoris</i> KM71 by Xin Zhang, Yong-Quan Xu, Jun-Feng Yin, Chun Zou

“…Future research should explore the long-term stability of recombinant CsPPO and its potential applications in tea fermentation processes and functional food development.…”
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The regulatory roles of RNA-binding proteins in the tumour immune microenvironment of gastrointestinal malignancies by Dongqi Li, Xiangyu Chu, Weikang Liu, Yongsu Ma, Xiaodong Tian, Yinmo Yang

“…RBPs may exhibit either anti-tumour or pro-tumour functions by influencing the TIME through the modulation of mRNAs and non-coding RNAs expression, as well as post-transcriptional modifications, primarily N6-methyladenosine (m6A). …”
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Good things come in small packages: The discovery of small RNAs in the smallest animal model by Chung-Pei Ma, Szecheng J. Lo, Bertrand Chin-Ming Tan

“…Ambros and Ruvkun's groundbreaking work on lin-4 and lin-14 genes in C. elegans revealed that lin-4 functions as a 22-nucleotide small RNA—now known as a microRNA (miRNA)—that binds complementarily to the 3′ UTR of lin-14 mRNA, effectively inhibiting LIN-14 protein synthesis. …”
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Microanatomy related biocidal activity at cellular resolution and bone reconstruction potential of PEG EGaIn nanocapsules by Kevin H. Mwangi, Yue Qu, Peilun Hu, Toshitatsu Nagayasu, Jia-Feng Liu, Xiumei Wang

“…Abstract Critical bone defects, exacerbated by infections, pose significant challenges to bone healing and homeostasis, necessitating the development of dual-functional biomimetics that combine anti-infective and reparative capabilities. …”
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A Study on the Hydrophobicity and Icephobicity of Modified Cement-Based Composite Coatings for Anti-/De-Icing of Guardrail Concrete by Jianping Gao, Pan Zhou, Xianlong Shi, Kang Gu, Hongji Chen, Qian Yang, Zhengwu Jiang

“…Moreover, it featured excellent icephobicity by effectively delaying the time of icing on concrete and reducing the icing mass and ice adhesion strength. …”
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Oat Protein Isolate Mitigates High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Rats Through Gut Microbiota, Glucose, and Lipid Control by Xi Chen, Xue Han, Mianhong Chen, Jihua Li, Wei Zhou, Ruyi Li

“…Future clinical trials are needed to further validate the efficacy of OPI as a functional food.…”
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An Enhanced TimesNet-SARIMA Model for Predicting Outbound Subway Passenger Flow with Decomposition Techniques by Tianzhuo Zuo, Shaohu Tang, Liang Zhang, Hailin Kang, Hongkang Song, Pengyu Li

“…The method decomposes time series data into Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs) using VMD, followed by adaptive predictions for each IMF with TimesNet and SARIMA. …”
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Glycan-induced structural activation softens the human papillomavirus capsid for entry through reduction of intercapsomere flexibility by Yuzhen Feng, Dominik van Bodegraven, Alan Kádek, Ignacio L. B. Munguira, Laura Soria-Martinez, Sarah Nentwich, Sreedeepa Saha, Florian Chardon, Daniel Kavan, Charlotte Uetrecht, Mario Schelhaas, Wouter H. Roos

“…These modifications are initiated by interactions with cellular heparan sulphates (HS), however, their molecular nature and functional consequences remain elusive. Combining virological assays with hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry, and atomic force microscopy, we investigate the effect of capsid-HS binding and structural activation. …”
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Defining ortholog-specific UHRF1 inhibition by STELLA for cancer therapy by Wenjing Bai, Jinxin Xu, Wenbin Gu, Danyang Wang, Ying Cui, Weidong Rong, Xiaoan Du, Xiaoxia Li, Cuicui Xia, Qingqing Gan, Guantao He, Huahui Guo, Jinfeng Deng, Yuqiong Wu, Ray-Whay Chiu Yen, Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian, Scott B. Rothbart, Cheng Luo, Linping Wu, Jinsong Liu, Stephen B. Baylin, Xiangqian Kong

“…In mouse, these dynamics are potently antagonized by a natural UHRF1 inhibitory protein STELLA, while the comparable effects of its human ortholog are insufficiently characterized, especially in cancer cells. …”
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Monopotassium maleate salt stabilizes SnO2 colloid solution for efficient perovskite solar cells by Xiaoxuan Liu, Derun Sun, Huande Sun, You Gao, Fumeng Ren, Rui Chen, Xin Meng, Siqi Zhang, Wei Chen, Zonghao Liu

“…Herein, we report a SnO2 modification strategy by using monopotassium maleate (MPM) salt to functionalize the SnO2 nanocrystals. It is demonstrated that MPM can effectively inhibit the agglomeration of SnO2 nanocrystals, thereby improving the conductivity and electron mobility of SnO2 and passivating the defects at the buried SnO2/perovskite interface. …”
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Phase engineering of H/T-Nb2O5 homojunction for enhanced lithium-ion storage by Sheng Li, Jun Li, Wenjie Zhang, Sherif A. El‐Khodary, Yubo Luo, Dickon H.L. Ng, Xiaoshui Peng, Jiabiao Lian

“…Phase engineering has gained significant attention in energy-storage applications due to its ability to tailor the physicochemical properties and functionalities of electrode materials. In this study, we demonstrate the in-situ partial phase conversion of niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5), resulting in the formation of a monoclinic/orthorhombic (H/T-Nb2O5) heterophase homojunction. …”
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Proinsulin Promotes Self-Renewal of a Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Line In Vitro by Yuewen Han, Tingting Liu, Yunding Zou, Ling Ji, Yuanyuan Li, Jing Li, Jing Wang, Guopin Chen, Jieping Chen, Liang Chen, Zhijia Ye

“…Overexpression of proINS was confirmed via real-time PCR and Western blotting. The functional activity of the human proINS secreted by EML cells was elucidated by analyzing the activation of insulin receptor and its downstream signaling. …”
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Strategic Approaches for Co-Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds: Technological Advances and Mechanistic Insight by Chaoting Wen, Jialuo Tang, Liyan Cao, Meidi Fan, Xinying Lin, Guoyan Liu, Li Liang, Xiaofang Liu, Jixian Zhang, Youdong Li, Xin Xu

“…Co-delivery can control the release of bioactive substances and achieve synergistic effects to enhance efficacy. For this reason, co-delivery systems have emerged as a novel strategy that has attracted much attention from researchers in recent years. …”
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Advanced material innovations for self-healing high-performance supercapacitors by Jibrin Muhammad Yelwa, Alhagie Drammeh, Haruna Musa, Opeoluwa O. Fasanya, Kalu M. Kalu, Shuaibu Abdullahi, Gueny Amirou Fall, Bashir M. Aliyu

“… Self-healing high-performance supercapacitors represent the state-of-the-art in energy storage development, which combines long-term durability and efficiency with the self-repair functionality after mechanical or other damages. In this review, a discussion about the very basis of supercapacitor technology is presented by studying the mechanisms and materials used for making supercapacitors self-healable, among other things, based on redox-active materials. …”
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Long non-coding RNAs: New biomarkers for prognosis and diagnosis of colon cancer by Heng Deng, Jian Min Wang, Ming Li, Ran Tang, Kun Tang, Yingzi Su, Yong Hou, Jun Zhang

“…On the basis of the results acquired in the last decade, some long non-coding RNAs are rising as biomarkers of colorectal cancer for prognosis, diagnosis, even prediction of therapeutic result, and have crucial effects in the regulation of colorectal cancer cell functions such as proliferation, invasion, apoptosis, metastasis, and drug resistant ability. …”
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Exploring Uncharted Territories in a Vertical Greening System: A Systematic Literature Review of Design, Performance, and Technological Innovations for Urban Sustainability by Miktha Farid Alkadri, Yuliana, Muthiah Hakim Hadini, Stefanie Aylien Jonatan, Aprilia Yolanda, Putri Alifia Desiana, Nur Fitriatus Sa’diah, Dalhar Susanto, Noor Fajrina Farah Istiani, Muhammad Suryanegara

“…By synthesizing current knowledge and proposing future research directions, this review aims to advance VGS as a scalable and adaptable solution for urban challenges, optimizing its functionality, sustainability, and overall effectiveness in improving urban livability.…”
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<i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> GG and <i>Lactobacillus casei</i> Shirota Growth on a Medium Enriched with Rye Protein, and Assessment of DPP-IV Inhibitory Activity by Areli Elizabeth García-Escamilla, Zaira Daniela Solís-Macías, Gabriela Mariana Rodríguez-Serrano, Luis Guillermo González-Olivares, Jesús Guadalupe Pérez-Flores, Elizabeth Contreras-López, Laura García-Curiel, Emmanuel Pérez-Escalante

“…Finally, rye fermentation by probiotics is a promising process for developing plant-based products with functional properties.…”
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Using implementation science to develop and deploy an oncology electronic health record by Carla Taramasco, Rene Noel, Gastón Márquez, Diego Robles

“…Furthermore, a study conducted with 27 stakeholders revealed that the perception of the oncology electronic clinical record has considerable acceptance in three critical functionalities related to the clinical process of oncology patient management. …”
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Conceptual Design and Analysis of a Trans-Domain Aircraft Based on the Camber Morphing Wing by Mingzhen Wang, Mingxuan Xu, Xing Shen, Zhenyang Lai, Yan Zhao, Chen Wang, Qi Hu

“…Multi-functionality and high mission adaptability are important trends in the development of future aircrafts. …”
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In vitro culture and genetic modification of Babesia gibsoni by Dongfang Li, Sen Wang, Xingai Guan, Yidan Bai, Junlong Zhao, Lan He

“…The establishment and development of gene editing systems for Babesia offer a powerful tool to investigate the functions of important genes in specific biological processes. …”
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