Applications of beta-carotene in food technology by E. V. Lisovaya, T. I. Ugryumova, T. A. Shakhrai, E. P. Viktorova, A. A. Skhalyakhov

“…The article provides an overview of studies on the effect of beta-carotene on the consumer properties and nutritional value of confectionery, dairy, meat and oil and fat products. …”
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Rate of Progression in Activity and Participation Outcomes in Exercisers with Parkinson’s Disease: A Five-Year Prospective Longitudinal Study by Stephanie A. Miller, Mindy Mayol, Elizabeth S. Moore, Audra Heron, Victoria Nicholos, Brian Ragano

“…The lower rates of progression in this study warrant further investigation into the long-term effects of exercise in PD.…”
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Identification of Therapeutic Targets for Hyperuricemia: Systematic Genome-Wide Mendelian Randomization and Colocalization Analysis by Na Chen, Leilei Gong, Li Zhang, Yali Li, Yunya Bai, Dan Gao, Lan Zhang

“…In addition, we conducted phenome-wide association studies, protein network construction, and enrichment analysis of significant targets to evaluate their biological functions and potential side effects. Finally, we performed drug prediction and molecular docking to identify potential drugs targeting these genes for HUA treatment. …”
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Study on the Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Performance of Ammonium Polyphosphate-Reinforced Coal Cangue Slurry for Goaf Grouting and Filling by Rui Wu, Xiangyu Liu, Shi Wang, Xuepeng Song, Haigen Yu, Zhiguo Guo

“…The central, maximum, and minimum surface temperatures of the slurry showed polynomial functional relationships with heating temperature. Surface temperature initially increased and then decreased with grouting thickness, with 10 cm identified as the critical thickness for temperature transition. …”
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Association between serum pyridoxal 5′-phosphate levels and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings based on NHANES 2005–2010 by Yanbin Liu, Jun Yan

“…ObjectiveVitamin B6 is involved in regulating a variety of biological reactions in cell metabolism, and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory biological functions. 5′-pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is the main biologically active form of vitamin B6. …”
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Improved YOLOv8 Algorithm was Used to Segment Cucumber Seedlings Under Complex Artificial Light Conditions by Duokuo Zhang, Na Li, Mingfu Zhao, Kun Xu

“…With the widespread application and rapid proliferation of agricultural solutions in plant factories, “intelligent environmental control technology” has become an important research topic as one of the core functions of plant factories. Accurately obtaining the growth status of plants is the core of intelligent control technology and has been capturing more and more researchers’ attention. …”
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Low-concentration NaCl foliar spraying enhances photosynthesis, mineral concentration, and fruit quality of strawberry during greenhouse high-temperature periods by Wei Lu, Hui Fan, Yuchang Zhang, Bingbing Cai, Xinxin Wang, Zhanjun Xue, Qingyun Li

“…., 40 mM) has been shown to maintain the yield and enhance both nutritional and functional quality in salt-sensitive strawberry cultivars. …”
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Exploring the key ingredients and mechanisms of Banxia Xiexin decoction for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome based on network pharmacology and experimental validation by Bai Hai, Yingying Zhang, Jing Huang, Richard Mprah, Mingming Wang

“…Biological functions of these targets were mainly enriched in oxidative stress, hormone response and apoptosis. …”
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Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Transcriptional Changes in LBP-Deficient Rat and Its Possible Implications for Liver Dysregulation during Sepsis by Zhixiang He, Zichen Song, Leilei Meng, Wenhui Cheng, Fan Huang, Mao Zheng, Wenhui Xu, Rong Xiao, Haoshu Fang, Yaling Zhu

“…However, when inhibiting the activity of NF-κB, lipid-related metabolism would make bacteria removal via the effect on the PPAR signaling pathway in the absence of LBP gene. …”
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Scleral Buckling for Retinal Detachment Recurrence after Previously Performed Vitreoretinal Surgery in Patients with Advanced Stage of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy by A. S. Golovin

“…Purpose: to study the effectiveness of scleral buckling in recurrent retinal detachment after previously performed vitreoretinal surgery in patients with advanced stage PDR.Patients and methods. …”
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Early mobilization in postoperative glioma patients real world impact on recovery and long term prognosis by Xiaohang Chen, Lei Wan, Bei Wang

“…The protocol demonstrated both safety and cost-effectiveness, supporting its clinical implementation to improve postoperative functional recovery.…”
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LncRNA LUCAT1 contributes to cell proliferation and migration in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma via sponging miR‐539 by Yongjun Nai, Chao Pan, Xueteng Hu, Yong Ma

“…Functional studies demonstrated that lncRNA LUCAT1 knockdown dramatically suppressed PDAC cell proliferation, induced cell cycle arrest and inhibited cell migration and invasion. …”
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Clinical and basic research advances on Jinlong capsule for the prevention and treatment of liver cancer by Liyuan Lv, Simeng Ren, Zunyi Zhang, Hongsheng Lin, Jie Liu

“…Research has demonstrated the antitumor effects of JLC, attributed to its unique preparation process. …”
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Integrated decision support system for optimizing time and cost trade offs in linear repetitive construction projects by Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Ali Hassan Ali, Ahmed Adel Abdelhady

“…The framework employs both algorithms, which are independently assessed for their effectiveness in tackling the Linear Repetitive Project Time-Cost Trade-off (LRPTCT) problem. …”
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Can the combination of antiplatelet or alteplase thrombolytic therapy with argatroban benefit patients suffering from acute stroke? a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-reg... by Haiyan Xie, Ying Chen, Wukun Ge, Xiuping Xu, Chengjiang Liu, Zhiyong Lan, Yina Yang

“…<h4>Background</h4>The effectiveness of administering argatroban as a treatment approach following antiplatelet therapy or alteplase thrombolytic therapy in patients with acute stroke is presently uncertain. …”
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Users' perceptions of an mHealth service to support healthy lifestyle habits among adult individuals with type 2 diabetes in Sweden – A qualitative study by Klara Drake af Hagelsrum, Susanne Andermo, Therese Svedberg, Philip von Rosen, Unn-Britt Johansson, Maria Hagströmer, Jenny Rossen

“…The participants emphasized the importance of an interactive design, including a user-friendly layout, meaningful and varied functions, and a design promoting motivation and goal setting. …”
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Genomic and secretomic analyses of Blastobotrys yeasts reveal key xylanases for biomass decomposition by Jonas Ravn, Amanda S. Ristinmaa, Scott Mazurkewich, Guilherme B. Dias, Johan Larsbrink, Cecilia Geijer

“…We also report on the heterologous expression and functional characterization of the GH30_7 xylanase BmXyn30A from B. mokoenaii, which exhibits both glucuronoxylanase and xylobiohydrolase activities. …”
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Media portrayals and social stigma surrounding COVID-19 survivors: a content analysis of Chinese media coverage by Weili Wang, Wenxuan Zhang

“…While the negative impacts of COVID-19 on survivors’ labour and social capacities were not a major focus in most outlets, these impacts were still present, particularly in People’s Daily and Sanlian Lifeweek, which reported more significant negative effects on survivors’ social functions. Across both state-sponsored and market-oriented outlets, mixed messages emerged regarding the social acceptance of survivors, with articles simultaneously advocating for social distancing while promoting reintegration. …”
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The Use of BODY-Q to Assess Factors Impacting Satisfaction and Quality-of-life Postabdominoplasty in Kenya by Sarah Nyakiongora, MD, FCS-ECSA, Matteo Laspro, BA, Oluchukwu Dele-Oni, BS, Adan A. Abdullahi, MD, Ferdinand W. Nangole, MD, Andrea L. Pusic, MD, MHS, FACS, FRCSC

“…Abdominoplasty has grown in popularity due to its cosmetic and functional effects. There is currently a paucity in the patient-reported outcome measures literature in low-resource areas. …”
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Exhaustion of Activated CD8 T Cells Predicts Disease Progression in Primary HIV-1 Infection. by Matthias Hoffmann, Nikos Pantazis, Genevieve E Martin, Stephen Hickling, Jacob Hurst, Jodi Meyerowitz, Christian B Willberg, Nicola Robinson, Helen Brown, Martin Fisher, Sabine Kinloch, Abdel Babiker, Jonathan Weber, Nneka Nwokolo, Julie Fox, Sarah Fidler, Rodney Phillips, John Frater, SPARTAC and CHERUB Investigators

“…In Cox models, progression to the trial endpoint was most marked for PD-1/CD38 co-expressing cells, with evidence for a stronger effect within 12 weeks from confirmed diagnosis of PHI. …”
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