Characteristics of Land Use Change and Evaluation of Ecological Sensitivity in Chongqing by XIE Xianjian, GOU Qiantao, WU Han

“…[Objective] Chongqing, as the economic center of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in China and a barrier to ensure ecological security in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is a typical ecological functional and fragile area in China. Studying the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and ecological sensitivity of its land use is of great significance for the reconstruction of land use and ecological protection in the research area. …”
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Variabilidad espacial y diaria del contenido de humedad en el suelo en tres sistemas agroforestales Spatial and daily variability of soil moisture content in three agroforestry sys... by Mariela Rivera Peña, Edgar Amézquita Collazos, Idupulapati Rao, Juan Carlos Menjivar Flores

“…The geo-statistical analysis showed that the random component of the spatial dependence was predominant over the nugget effect. The functions of semivariograms, structured for each variable were used to generate maps of interpolated contours at a fine scale. …”
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Atrial fibrillation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: prevalence, risk factors and prognostic significance by T. G. Vaikhanskaya, T. A. Dubovik, O. D. Levdansky, T. V. Kurushko, N. G. Danilenko

“…Compared with patients maintaining sinus rhythm, patients with AF were older (51,4±10 vs  43,6±13 years, p=0,001) and had lower exercise tolerance (6-minute walk test: 379±45 vs 445±43 meters; p=0,0002) and a higher heart failure functional class (NYHA class III-IV: 38/50,7% vs 52/26,7%; χ2=13,6; p=0 ,0003). …”
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Morphological and immunohistochemical analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, M2 macrophages, BCL 6 and SOX10 in the tumor microenvironment of nodular cutaneous melanoma by K. S. Titov, A. A. Markin, E. I. Schurygina, N. S. Karnaukhov, D. A. Zaryanov, D. N. Bubenko

“…However, immune cells vary by their composition and functions. Some of them can even promote tumor growth. …”
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Micropulse cyclophotocoagulation in combined treatments of neovascular glaucoma by I.V. Shiryaev, S.V. Sosnovskii, M.M. Pravosudova, I.E. Panova

“…In both groups, there was no significant deterioration in visual functions during the entire observation period. Conclusions. …”
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Chronic Abdominal Discomfort Syndrome (CADS): A Narrative Review of Treatment Strategies by Gupta M, Patil AS, Staats P, Schatman ME, Kalia H, Sayed D, Soin A, Baranidharan G, Kapural L, Chitneni A, Verrills P, Diwan S, Abd-Elsayed AA, Deer TR

“…Various pharmacological treatments are discussed, including acid suppressants, antispasmodics, and analgesics, highlighting their effectiveness and limitations. Non-pharmacological approaches such as intrathecal pumps, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation are also examined, providing insights into interventional pain management strategies. …”
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Early and Late Responses of Cultured Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) to Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction by Elena M. Malinovskaya, Natalia N. Veiko, Elisaveta S. Ershova, Larisa V. Kameneva, Marina S. Konkova, Svetlana V. Kostyuk

“…Potentially, ami-cfDNA can influence the functional activity and direction of stem cell differentiation. …”
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miR-627-5p inhibits malignant progression of cervical cancer by targeting ANGPTL4 by Xinghua Wu, Kai Lin, Chen Gao, Yinfang Ni, Li Zhang, Tailai Yang, Jinguo Chen

“…Further analysis confirmed that miR-627-5p negatively regulates ANGPTL4 by directly targeting its 3'-UTR. Functional assays demonstrated that miR-627-5p inhibits proliferation, invasion, migration, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) while promoting apoptosis and S-phase arrest in C33A cells, effects that were reversed by ANGPTL4 overexpression. …”
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Influencing mechanisms of microwave radiation duration on the efficiency of methane adsorption in coals by Yiliang HU, Yuan BAO, Jiahao MENG, Xueru CHEN, Tuo SHAN

“…This necessitates delving into the specific effects of microwave radiation duration on the adsorption efficiency and unveiling their intrinsic constraints. …”
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Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors and cardiovascular event protections: how applicable are clinical trials and observational studies to real-world patients? by Ming-Jui Hung, Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, Shih-Chieh Shao, Yi-Han Lin, Kai-Cheng Chang, Yuk-Ying Chan, Yea-Huei Kao Yang

“…We found channeling uses in different SGLT2i, for example, more patients receiving empagliflozin (15.3%) and canagliflozin (19.6%) had poorer renal functions (eg, estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2), compared with dapagliflozin (9.3%).Conclusions The findings provide clear evidence that results from current studies may be less applicable to real-world patients. …”
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Platelet-derived HMGB1 induces NETosis, exacerbating brain damage in the photothrombotic stroke model by Sang-A. Oh, Song-I. Seol, Dashdulam Davaanyam, Seung-Woo Kim, Ja-Kyeong Lee

“…Intranasal administration of BBCA, a peptidylarginine deiminase (PAD) inhibitor, effectively suppressed the induction of intravascular NETosis. …”
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Modelling of the early stage of retinal neurodegeneration via a topical injection of dopaminergic neurotoxin by T. A. Pavlenko, N. B. Chesnokova, O. V. Beznos, A. V. Grigoryev, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, N. N. Shikareva

“…To model its early phase, the 0.25 mg dose is preferable as it causes less dramatic functional disorders. The latter model can be useful for the investigation of retinal neurodegeneration pathogenesis, the search for early diagnostic and prognostic markers thereof and the estimation of therapy effectiveness.…”
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The Identification of Regulatory Genes Involved in Light-Induced Anthocyanin Accumulation in <i>Aft</i> Tomato Developing Fruits by Jiazhen Li, Ji Li, Rui Su, Haifang Yan, Fei Zhao, Qijiang Xu, Bo Zhou

“…These findings contribute to a foundational understanding of the regulatory network that influences light-induced processes and fruit development impacting anthocyanin accumulation, which will facilitate in-depth study of the functions of these identified genes and provide a foundation for breeding anthocyanin-rich tomato varieties.…”
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma lysate in patients with corneal erosion or post-traumatic scarring of the tissues of the eyelids by N. V. Borovkova, I. A. Filatova, E. V. Chentsova, E. V. Fedoseeva, Yu. A. Pavlenko, I. N. Ponomarev, S. A. Shemetov, A. O. Petrova

“…Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) lysate in patients with corneal erosion or posttraumatic scarring of eyelid tissues.Material  and methods. …”
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Developing a Digital Tool to Calculate Protein Quality in Plant-Based Meals of Older Adults: User Engagement Design Approach With End Users by Lotte van Dam, Sine Højlund Christensen, Inge Tetens, William Riley III, Mariëlle Timmer, George Suciu Jr, Iuliana Marin, Lisette De Groot, Pol Grootswagers

“…The user-task-environment analysis delivered input among others that dietitians and older adults are good potential users, the tool should be functional as an app as well as a website and the tool should provide preprogrammed meals or recipes. …”
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Phalloplasty in Children with Severe Penile Tissue Loss: Single Center Case Series by Gokhan Demirtas, Suleyman Tagcı, Derya Yayla, Hasan Murat Ergani, Gunay Ekberli, Bilge Karabulut, Huseyin Tugrul Tiryaki

“…Age at initial operation, associated anomalies, surgical technique, and other related surgical attempts, as well as functional and cosmetic results, were recorded. <i>Results:</i> Ten boys aged between 6 months and 17 years underwent phalloplasty due to penile tissue absence. …”
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Development and Characterization of CD44-Targeted X-Aptamers with Enhanced Binding Affinity for Cancer Therapeutics by Hongyu Wang, Weiguo He, Miguel-Angel Elizondo-Riojas, Xiaobo Zhou, Tae Jin Lee, David G. Gorenstein

“…CD44, a pivotal cell surface molecule, plays a crucial role in many cellular functions, including cell-cell interactions, adhesion, and migration. …”
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Sugar Maple Litter Decay Rates Are Reduced More Strongly by Drought Than by American Beech Proliferation in the Understory by William F. J. Parsons, Claudele Ghotsa Mekontchou, Audrey Maheu, David Rivest

“…Indeed, slightly higher maple loss rates were observed beneath beech understories, despite possible negative effects of leaf and litter leachates produced by the latter. …”
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Biochemical Processes of Chlorella vulgaris and Their Impact on Chlorophyll Quality and Antioxidant Properties by Dian Iriani, Feliatra, Bustari Hasan, Rahman Karnila, Nittaya Chaiyanate, Rozi

“…Abstract Chlorella is a microalga that is rich in chlorophyll and antioxidants so it has the potential to be a functional food or health supplement; however, the quality of Chlorella depends on the nutrient composition in cultivation. …”
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Properties and anti-fungal activity of liquid by-products from softwood bark carbonization by Mariem Zouari, Faksawat Poohphajai, Kristine Meile, Marica Mikuljan, Rene Herrera Diaz

“…The concentration, pH, total phenolic content, and functional groups of the liquid samples were determined. …”
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