Clinical outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in patients with acute mitral regurgitation complicated by cardiogenic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ashraf Ahmed, Rafael Contreras, Anoop Gurram, Parsa Saberian, Rasha Kaddoura, Kayla Boyea, Yussif Issaka, Seyyed Mohammad Hashemi, Daniyal Ameen, Sara Nobakht, Ehsan Amini-Salehi, Sandeep Samethadka Nayak

“…Data were synthesized using a random-effects model. Results The pooled in-hospital mortality rate following TEER was 17.8% (95% CI: 11.2–25.2%). …”
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Development and validation of a fluency rating scale for Swiss German Sign Language by Tobias Haug, Nivja H. de Jong, Franz Holzknecht, Katja Tissi, Sandra Sidler-Miserez, Alessia Battisti, Regula Perrollaz, Sarah Ebling, Sabine Reinhard, Sarah Caminada

“…Overall, the rating scale functioned well, with each score category being modal at some point on the continuum. …”
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Exploring the potential of underrated yet versatile crop Lunaria annua L.: New insights into honesty plant by Jovana Petrović, Daiana Almeida, Ângela Fernandes, Dejan Stojković, Dragana Robajac, Tayse F.F. da Silveira, Lillian Barros

“…Overall, our results indicate that L. annua seeds may be considered as source of compounds used in food and pharmaceutical industry and a candidate for functional ingredient that provides additional health benefits beyond basic nutritional requirements.…”
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The miR-6240 target gene Igf2bp3 promotes myoblast fusion by enhancing myomaker mRNA stability by Yuxin Huang, Wei Wang, Xinhao Fan, Xiaoqin Liu, Weiwei Liu, Zishuai Wang, Yixing Li, Yalan Yang, Zhonglin Tang

“…Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 3 (IGF2BP3) functions as an RNA N 6-methyladenosine reader and exerts important roles in various biological processes. …”
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Synthesis and physical characterization of carbon quantum dots from watermelon seed towards a biological application by Marlene Puchaicela, David Lara, Vinicio J. Cevallos, Alexis Garzón, Jules Gardener, Guillermo Solorzano, Lilian Spencer, Johnny Chimborazo

“…FTIR spectroscopy indicated the presence of functional groups, including hydroxyl, amine, sp2 and sp3 hybridized CH bonds, carbonyl, alkene/alkyne, amide, ether, and CO bonds. …”
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Identification of <i>AP2/ERF</i> Transcription Factors and Characterization of <i>AP2/ERF</i> Genes Related to Low-Temperature Stress Response and Fruit Development in Luffa by Jianting Liu, Haifeng Zhong, Chengjuan Cao, Yuqian Wang, Qianrong Zhang, Qingfang Wen, Haisheng Zhu, Zuliang Li

“…Our findings will help clarify the evolution of the luffa <i>AP2/ERF</i> family, while also providing valuable insights for future studies on AP2/ERF functions.…”
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Biomechanical and clinical differences in muscle tone, stiffness, range of motion, and pain perception in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study by Ramón González-Matilla, Ramón González-Matilla, Ramón González-Matilla, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Isabel Mínguez-Esteban, Alberto M. Heredia-Rizo, Alberto M. Heredia-Rizo, Alberto M. Heredia-Rizo

“…They impact movement, range of motion (ROM), and pain perception, influencing functional abilities and quality of life. Understanding the intrinsic muscle differences in children with CP can help improve clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions. …”
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A plasmid-mediated type III secretion system associated with invasiveness and diarrheagenicity of Providencia rustigianii by Jayedul Hassan, Atsushi Hinenoya, Noritoshi Hatanaka, Sharda Prasad Awasthi, Goutham Belagula Manjunath, Nahid Rahman, Jyoji Yamate, Shota Nakamura, Daisuke Motooka, Akira Nagita, Shah M. Faruque, Shinji Yamasaki

“…This is the first report of a functional and mobile T3SS in P. rustigianii and its association with invasiveness and diarrheagenicity of this bacterium. …”
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Amniotic fluid-derived stem cells: potential factories of natural and mimetic strategies for congenital malformations by Cristiane S. R. Fonteles, Julia Enterria-Rosales, Ying Lin, John W. Steele, Ramiro A. Villarreal-Leal, Jing Xiao, Daniel I. Idowu, Beck Burgelin, Bogdan J. Wlodarczyk, Richard H. Finnell, Bruna Corradetti

“…The possibility to exploit both formulations as mRNA-therapeutics was explored by evaluating cell uptake in two different cell types(fibroblasts, and macrophages) and mRNA functionality overtime in an in vitro experimental setting as well as in an ex vivo, whole embryo culture using pregnant C57BL6 dams. …”
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Biventricular electromechanical dysfunction and molecular remodeling in a rat model of advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension by Francesco Paolo Lo Muzio, Alessia Caputo, Rosario Statello, Mirko Hu, Roberta Maestri, Giovanna Pelà, Aderville Cabassi, Margherita Burattini, Giacomo Rozzi, Silvia Berrettoni, Barbara Montanini, Stefano Rossi, Lorenzo Fassina, Giovanni Battista Luciani, Gianluigi Condorelli, Michele Miragoli

“…Methods In this study, we investigate the late-stage effects of PAH on both electrical and mechanical functions, as well as their coupling, in each ventricle using the monocrotaline-treated rat model. …”
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Transcriptomic characterization of GMP-compliant regulatory macrophages (TRI-001) under inflammatory and hypoxic conditions: a comparative analysis across macrophage subtypes by Karina Zitta, Rouven Berndt, Katharina Hess, Fred Fändrich, Olga Gurvich, Katja Sirviö, Tuija Kekarainen, Lars Hummitzsch, Yuk Lung Wong, Ole Sattler, Steven Braem, Mark Krebs, Axel Fudickar, Sibille Engels, Nicole Flack, Markus Steinfath, Martin Albrecht

“…Pathway enrichment analysis suggested the activation of chemotaxis and migration-associated pathways especially under hypoxic conditions. Findings from functional in vitro cell migration assays were inconclusive, as the secretome of TRI-001, whether cultured under hypoxic or normoxic conditions, did not elicit a significant effect on endothelial cell migration. …”
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Elucidation of phenolic profile and bioactive potential of Aeginetia indica L.: A comparative study between newly discovered yellow and native purple flowers by Piya Temviriyanukul, Sirinapa Thangsiri, Woorawee Inthachat, Nattira On–Nom, Yuraporn Sahasakul, Amornrat Aursalung, Chaowanee Chupeerach, Uthaiwan Suttisansanee

“…The results suggested that PU could be further developed as a future functional food or health ingredient.…”
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Application of fourier transform infrared vibrational spectroscopy in identifying early biochemical changes in lipid profiles of individuals undergoing Roux-en-y gastric bypass by Amanda Motta de Bortoli, Márcia Helena Cassago Nascimento, Blanca Elena Guerrero Daboin, Beatriz Bobbio de Brito, Luiza Recla Pessotti, Paulo Roberto Filgueiras, Andressa Bolsoni Lopes, Valerio Garrone Barauna, Fabiano Kenji Haraguchi

“…Conclusion FTIR can effectively monitor biochemical changes in RYGB surgery patients. …”
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Nomogram for Predicting 1‐, 3‐, and 5‐Year Survival in Hemodynamically Significant Aortic Regurgitation: The ARISE Score by Kang Liu, Meng‐Han Tsai, Wei‐Jyun Wang, Jui Wang, Seanson Chance Ju, Masashi Amano, Chisato Izumi, Yi‐Lwun Ho, Masaaki Takeuchi, Li‐Tan Yang

“…Conclusions The ARISE score (https://arise‐score.vercel.app/), which includes guideline‐recommended parameters, effectively predicts survival in patients with aortic regurgitation. …”
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Multiomics approach reveals the comprehensive interactions between nutrition and children’s gut microbiota, and microbial and host metabolomes by Mingyu Zhu, Qi Wang, Yan Yang, Xiaobing Liu, Jiawen Zhang, Guanghao Li, Wenqing Liu, Xuesong Xiang, Juanjuan Chen

“…The above correlation trends were also observed between PDIs and predicted gut microbial functional pathways, microbial metabolites and the host metabolome. …”
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Unveiling the chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and mechanistic insights of Convolvulus arvensis extract through molecular docking simulations by Fatemeh Mosallaie, Motahare Pirnia, Zahra Dehghan, Fereshteh Falah, Reihaneh Sabbaghzadeh, Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani, Fahimeh Lavi Arab, Farideh Tabatabaei Yazdi, Alireza Vasiee

“…This study investigates the effect of ultrasound on the extraction yield of Convolvulus arvensis leaves, with a focus on its chemical composition, antioxidant properties, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial activities, and mechanism of action. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of CuO Nanoparticles, Ethanolic Extract of Amphipterygium adstringens, and Their Combination Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Ruvalcaba-Ontiveros RI, Esparza-Ponce HE, Reyes-Martínez R, Manjarrez-Nevárez LA, Gómez-Benítez V, Piñon-Castillo HA

“…The influence of the extract was analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS), UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR). Antibacterial effects were tested using the microdrop technique and biofilm inhibition. …”
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The Proportion of Regulatory T Cells in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Meta-Analysis by Sheng-Xiao Zhang, Xiao-Wen Ma, Yu-Feng Li, Na-Ling Lai, Ze-Hao Huang, Kai Fan, Cai-Hong Wang, Xiao-Feng Li

“…The proportions of Tregs that were accurately identified and functionally validated fell among patients with SLE. …”
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Dynamics of cerebral blood flow following sertraline treatment in adolescent depression by Wenyu Ren, Wenyu Ren, Xiao Liu, Zhiwei Zhang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Wei Wu, Xingyu Wang, Zhihui Yu, Chuan Liu, Renqiang Yu

“…Among the depressed cohort, 25 participants adhered to the treatment protocol and completed MRI scans. Resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) scans were conducted for all participants, with a subsequent scan for the depression group after 8 weeks of sertraline therapy. …”
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Hypoxia-inducible factors: details create a picture. Part I. HIF-1 by G. A. Ignatenko, N. N. Bondarenko, S. V. Tumanova, T. S. Ignatenko, A. A. Kaluga, Ya. S. Valigun

“…The review presents a comparative analysis of scientific data on the structural and functional characteristics of subunits (HIF-1α and HIF-1β) of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor-1 (HIF-1). …”
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