Assessing vaccine hesitancy and health literacy using a new Italian vaccine confidence index and a modified Italian medical term recognition test: A cross-sectional survey on Itali... by Guglielmo Arzilli, Lorenzo Stacchini, Virginia Casigliani, Sara Mazzilli, Francesco Aquino, Aurea Oradini-Alacreu, Beatrice Bruni, Filippo Quattrone, Francesca Papini, Daniele Sironi, Andrea Davide Porretta, Gaetano Pierpaolo Privitera, Caterina Rizzo, Lara Tavoschi, Pier Luigi Lopalco

“…Health literacy was functional for 91.2% of participants, but knowledge about vaccine-preventable diseases was generally low. …”
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A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study of Manipulative Dexterity on Different Subtypes of Multiple Sclerosis by Elisabet Huertas-Hoyas, Nuria Máximo-Bocanegra, Carlos Diaz-Toro, Raquel Montes-Diez, Jorge Pérez-Corrales, Patricia Sánchez-Herrera-Baeza, Rosa Mª Martínez-Piédrola, Cristina García-Bravo, Carlos Sánchez-Camarero, Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres

“…Our aims were (1) to describe the manipulative skills of people according to the different subtypes of MS, (2) to analyze the correlation between dexterity and self-perception variables, and (3) to identify possible predictors of functionality. Study Design. A descriptive cross-sectional study. …”
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Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Freeze-Dried Lacto-Fermented Peach Snacks by Emilia Janiszewska-Turak, Szymon Ossowski, Zuzanna Domżalska, Klaudia Gregorek, Joanna Sękul, Katarzyna Pobiega, Katarzyna Rybak

“…While lactic fermentation holds the potential for creating fruit snacks with better functional value, further optimization is needed to enhance sensory appeal and market potential.…”
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a target for the search of anti-addiction drugs by M. S. Khalimanov, E. M. Grigorevskikh, K. A. Zavadich, S. I. Sologov, D. A. Traschenkova, K. A. Tatzhikova, E. V. Polikarpov, S. S. Sologova, D. A. Kudlay, E. A. Smolyarchuk

“…This study analyzed the molecular mechanisms of the action of BDNF, including its biosynthesis, structural forms (BDNF and pro-BDNF), and functions and features of TrkB and LNGFR receptors. …”
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<i>Bacillus amyloliquefaciens</i> SQ-2 and Biochar: A Promising Combination for Enhancing Rice Growth in Pb/Al-Contaminated Acidic Soils by Guohui Gao, Xue Li, Jiajun Ma, Yumeng Cui, Ming Ying, Lei Huang, Meitong Li

“…In summary, SQ-2–biochar can effectively mineralize Pb²⁺ and Al³⁺, enhance the physiological properties of rice, and improve soil nutrients, thereby augmenting the antioxidant capacity, photosynthesis, and stress resistance of rice and ultimately promoting rice growth.…”
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Proton Density of the Dorsal Root Ganglia in Classical Fabry Disease: MRI Correlates of Small Fibre Neuropathy by Simon Weiner, Sarah Perleth, Charlotte Schäfer Gómez, Thomas Kampf, Kolja Lau, Florian Hessenauer, György Homola, Peter Nordbeck, Nurcan Üçeyler, Claudia Sommer, Mirko Pham, Magnus Schindehütte

“…The dorsal root ganglion (DRG) has emerged as a critical site of early pathophysiological involvement in FD, with structural and functional alterations implicated in the development of neuropathic symptoms. …”
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Serum Magnesium Levels Are Negatively Associated with Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Real-World Study by Man-Rong Xu, Ai-Ping Wang, Yu-Jie Wang, Jun-Xi Lu, Li Shen, Lian-Xi Li

“…Moreover, C-reactive protein partly mediates the effect of serum magnesium on obesity and abdominal obesity (P=0.016 and P=0.004, respectively). …”
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Comparison of batch and continuous operation modes for maxilon red azo dye removal using Chlorella vulgaris microalgae within photobioreactor (PBR) and a dynamic membrane photobior... by Shaghayegh Sadat Farastoon Dashti, Iman Ansari, Mir Mehrshad Emamshoushtari, Mir Mehrshad Emamshoushtari, Salar Helchi, Geoffroy Lessage, Marc Heran, Farshid Pajoum Shariati, Farshid Pajoum Shariati

“…This study aimed to contrast the effectiveness of Chlorella vulgaris microalgae in decolorizing Maxilon Red, an azo-red dye typically found in textile wastewater. …”
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Millettia aboensis leaves extract as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidizing solution: From experimental to molecular level prediction by Fidelis E. Abeng, Benedict I. Ita, Magdalene E. Ikpi, Vitalis I. Chukwuike, Alexander I. Ikeuba, Moses M. Edim, Maduabuchi A. Chidiebere, Abhinay Thakur, Valentine C. Anadebe

“…The anti-corrosive effectiveness of Millettia aboensis leaves extract (MALE) has been assessed in this study using several methods, such as electrochemical measurements, X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy on mild steel in acidic solution. …”
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Enhanced cytotoxicity of aging associated NKG2C + CD8 + T cells in ankylosing spondylitis via HLA-B27 by Kunhai Tang, Xiaobei Ma, Jian Gao, Lilu Zu, Yanyun Ma, Dachun Zhuo, Chenyuan Wu, Yulong Tang, Feng Qian, Li Jin, Jiucun Wang, Qi Zhu, Jing Liu

“…The infiltration of Ly49h + cells (the murine homolog of NKG2C) was observed in a collagen-induced arthritis mouse model, and functional experiments were conducted to validate the cytotoxicity of NKG2C + CD8 + T cells. …”
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In Silico and In Vitro Studies of the Approved Antibiotic Ceftaroline Fosamil and Its Metabolites as Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Replication by Cássia Delgado, Pablo Andrei Nogara, Milene Dias Miranda, Alice Santos Rosa, Vivian Neuza Santos Ferreira, Luisa Tozatto Batista, Thamara Kelcya Fonseca Oliveira, Folorunsho Bright Omage, Flávia Motta, Izabela Marques Bastos, Laura Orian, João Batista Teixeira Rocha

“…The 1,2,4-thiadiazole functional group is an inhibitor of cysteine proteases, such as papain and cathepsins. …”
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Polyurethane-coated silicone breast implants: A viable option for primary augmentation mammoplasty: A systematic review and technical considerations by Mattia Siliprandi, Stefano Vaccari, Andrea Vittorio Emanuele Lisa, Simone Furlan, Riccardo Di Giuli, Francesco Maria Klinger, Valeriano Vinci, Edoardo Caimi, Luca Siliprandi

“…Despite historical skepticism, evidence supports their safety and effectiveness, positioning them as a viable option in breast augmentation surgery. …”
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A lightweight triple-modal fusion network for progressive mild cognitive impairment prediction in Alzheimer's disease by Xiangyu Shen, Xiangyang Hu, Renfeng Zhang, Yunzhan Fu, Jiamin Xu, Degang Lyu, Hongbiao Xie, Hongbiao Xie, Deen Shi, Changsheng Shi, Lisi Li, Yuantong Gao

“…Although multimodal neuroimaging and clinical data provide complementary information, existing fusion models often face challenges such as high computational complexity and limited interpretability.MethodsTo address these limitations, we introduce TriLightNet, an innovative lightweight triple-modal fusion network designed to integrate structural MRI, functional PET, and clinical tabular data for predicting MCI-to-AD conversion. …”
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Unraveling the Heterogeneity of CD8+ T-Cell Subsets in Liver Cirrhosis: Implications for Disease Progression by Kepu Zheng, Leiyang Dai, Shengning Zhang, Yingpeng Zhao, Wang Li, Yang Gao, Yuanyi Mang, Lingfeng Jiao, Yu Tang, Jianghua Ran

“…CXCL13+ Tex cells displayed T-cell exhaustion markers like PDCD1, HAVCR2, TIGIT, and TNFRSF9. Functional analysis implicated potential roles of these cells in immunosuppression. …”
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Human papillomavirus E2 proteins suppress innate antiviral signaling pathways by Jin-Xin Li, Jing Zhang, Cheng-Hao Li, Qing Zhang, Qing Zhang, Beihua Kong, Beihua Kong, Pei-Hui Wang, Pei-Hui Wang

“…Although the immune evasion of HPV oncoproteins E6 and E7 are extensively studied, the immunomodulatory functions of the E2 protein remain poorly underexplored. …”
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Citizen scientists for MoveApps: Innovations and insights from volunteer coders in wildlife conservation by Andrea Kölzsch, Kamran Safi, Margaux M. Armfield, Chloe Beaupre, Emily Bennitt, Matthias Böck, William Brown, Christoph Eichler, Wolfgang Fielder, Clemens Hahn, Varalika Jain, Matthew W. Ketchin, Jed A. Long, Alexander V. Merdian‐Tarko, Lauren Minchin, Tomé Neves deMatos, Ambati Rakesh, Ockert Louis vanSchalkwyk, Martin Wikelski, Anne K. Scharf

“…These volunteers developed functioning applications capable of analysing animal tracking data to identify stationary behaviour, estimate ranges and movement corridors and assess human–wildlife conflicts using data sets from human infrastructure, such as OpenStreetMap. …”
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Knockdown of p53 Enhances LncRNA A2M‐AS1 Inhibition of Pancreatic Cancer Progression via Regulating MAPK Pathway by Yu Cen, Yihui Luo, Yi Nan, Wenxi Kuang, Xianglian Zhang, Jiexia Lu, Chunxiao Xie, Mingzhi Xie, Enran Chen, Haixing Jiang, Shanyu Qin

“…The PANC‐1 and BxPC‐3 cell lines were used for functional assays, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion assays. …”
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Synchronizing livestock metabolism with feeding schedules: Advancing sustainable animal husbandry practices by Moyosore Joseph Adegbeye, Yeni Widiawati, Babatunde Oluwafemi Adetuyi, Tatan Kostaman, Eko Handiwirawan, Adeola Ojugbele, Mona M.M.Y. Elghandour, Maximilian Lackner, Ravikanth Reddy Poonooru, Abdelfattah Z.M. Salem

“…These biological rhythms align internal functions with external factors. In animal husbandry, attention is paid to nutrition quality, however, the effect of feeding schedules on circadian rhythms and overall livestock performance and health is not well explored. …”
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A bioactive composite scaffold enhances osteochondral repair by using thermosensitive chitosan hydrogel and endothelial lineage cell-derived chondrogenic cell by Tzu-Hsiang Lin, Hsueh-Chun Wang, Yau-Lin Tseng, Ming-Long Yeh

“…However, their roles and functions in cartilage regeneration are not well understood. …”
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Methodological and regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical development of biological products by D. V. Kurkin, E. I. Morkovin, D. A. Bakulin, A. V. Zaborovsky, I. E. Makarenko, R. V. Drai, A. G. Solodovnikov, V. I. Petrov, K. N. Koryanova, N. A. Lycheva, S. A. Voskresensky, A. V. Strygin, Yu. A. Kolosov, Yu. V. Gorbunova, O. V. Ivanova

“…The development of biological drugs includes the identification and testing of molecular targets and requires a deep understanding of the structure and functioning of the polypeptides involved in the development of the effect. …”
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