Optimization of fermentation process of high-yield sterol Candida tropicalis and preparation of sterol-rich modified milk by YANG Tingting, ZENG Qiuyue, YU Chunyu, XU Xinye, TIAN Yang, HUANG Aixiang

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WFDC3 identified as a prognostic and immune biomarker in pancreatic cancer by Bohan Liu, Xuqing Shi, Tianqi Liu, Huanwen Wu, Zhiyong Liang

“…To explore its biological functions and underlying mechanisms, we performed functional enrichment analyses in combination with immune infiltration assessments. …”
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THE LOW SERUM FERRITIN AS AN INDICATOR OF INADEQUATE NUTRITION IN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL FEMALE SWIMMERS by Lubomir Petrov, Mihail Kachaunov, Albena Alexandrova

“…They were tested for maximal aerobic capacity on a cycle ergometer and had blood samples taken to determine iron status and hematological and hormonal markers. …”
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Data for local decision-making, not a mere reporting requirement: development of an index to measure facility-level use of HMIS data by Jiage Qian, Solomon Shiferaw, Assefa Seme, Ousman E. Esmale, Wubshet Denboba, Elizabeth Stierman, Linnea Zimmerman, Andreea A. Creanga

“…# Background Well-functioning health management information systems (HMIS) enable decision-making at all health system levels. …”
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TO OPTIMIZATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BY VISUAL-COGNITIVE COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT by G. A. Kryzhanovskij, K. Yu. Ponomarev, M. V. Timoshko

“…Elimination of the revealed drawbacks contributes to the most rational functional condition of air traffic control system. …”
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Comparison of two different protocols for the induction of maturation of human dendritic cells in vitro by Čolić Miodrag J., Mojsilović Slavko, Pavlović Bojan, Vučićević Dragana, Majstorović Ivana, Bufan Biljana, Stojić-Vukanić Zorica, Vasilijić Saša, Vučević Dragana, Gašić Sonja, Balint Bela J.

“…For that purpose, optimal conditions for the generation of functionally mature DC in vitro are required. Two different protocols for the induction of maturation of monocyte-derived DC (MDDC) were compared in this study. …”
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GABA promotes peroxisome proliferation in Triticum monococcum leaves by Yunus Şahin, Taras Nazarov, Ercan Selçuk Ünlü, Andrei Smertenko, Nusret Zencrici

“…We tested the outcome of RNA‐seq analysis by qRT‐PCR in developing Triticum monococcum ssp. monococcum (Einkorn) seedlings. …”
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Effect of sodium chloride and potassium chloride concentration on physicochemical, volatile aroma, and sensory characteristics of tempeh-based soy sauce by Zahidah Hana Luthfiyah, Widodo Felix, Phothisoot Thitipong, Kongpichitchoke Teeradate, Lo Diana

“…To extend its shelf life and enhance its functional value, tempeh can be processed into soy sauce. …”
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Assessing the validity and reliability of the persian version of Self-concept and Identity Measure in an Iranian population by Saba Tutunchian, Ali Reza Shafiee-Kandjani, Ayyoub Malek, Behzad Shalchi

“…Furthermore, the confirmatory factor analysis results substantiated a significant association between observed variables and latent constructs, indicating that the three-factor structure of the scale exhibits a satisfactory fit within the research samples. …”
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Non-canonical lysosomal lipolysis drives mobilization of adipose tissue energy stores with fasting by GV Naveen Kumar, Rui-Sheng Wang, Ankit X. Sharma, Natalie L. David, Tânia Amorim, Daniel S. Sinden, Nandini K. Doshi, Martin Wabitsch, Sebastien Gingras, Asim Ejaz, J. Peter Rubin, Bradley A. Maron, Pouneh K. Fazeli, Matthew L. Steinhauser

“…Here we discovered an alternative mechanism of lipolysis in adipocytes involving a lysosomal program. We functionally tested lysosomal lipolysis with pharmacological and genetic approaches in mice and in murine and human adipocyte and adipose tissue explant culture, establishing dependency on lysosomal acid lipase (LIPA/LAL) and the microphthalmia/transcription factor E (MiT/TFE) family. …”
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PPAR-α Contributes to the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Verbascoside in a Model of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice by Emanuela Esposito, Emanuela Mazzon, Irene Paterniti, Roberto Dal Toso, Giovanna Pressi, Rocco Caminiti, Salvatore Cuzzocrea

“…The previous results suggest that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR)-α, an intracellular transcription factor activated by fatty acids, plays a role in control of inflammation. …”
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The Healthy Brain 9 (HB9): A new instrument to characterize subjective cognitive decline, and detect anosognosia in mild cognitive impairment. by James E Galvin, Katherine C Almonte, Andrea Buehler, Yolene M Caicedo, Conor B Galvin, Willman Jimenez, Mahesh S Joshi, Nicole Mendez, Mary Lou A Riccio, Marcia I Walker, Michael J Kleiman

“…Some individuals with MCI have anosognosia, the denial or lack of awareness of their cognitive deficits. We developed and tested the Healthy Brain 9 (HB9), a self-reported assessment of cognitive performance and everyday functioning, in a diverse community-based cohort of older adults in South Florida.…”
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Risk of myocardial infarction and heart failure in gout patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Panpan Wang, Huanhuan Yang

“…Long-term and persistent metabolic dysfunction gradually affects other organ functions and is the main factor inducing Myocardial Infarction (MI) and Heart Failure (HF), seriously affecting the health of patients. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese subjective vitality scale among Hong Kong undergraduates using an item response theory approach by Christopher Chi Wai Cheng, Wai-lap Lance Wong

“…Results from the Rasch analysis were compared to those from the categorical confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Differential item functioning and measurement invariance across genders were also examined. …”
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Bayesian Estimation of Generalized Log-Linear Poisson Item Response Models for Fluency Scores Using <tt>brms</tt> and <tt>Stan</tt> by Nils Myszkowski, Martin Storme

“…Furthermore, we provide instructions on plotting item response functions, comparing models, calculating overdispersion and reliability, as well as extracting factor scores.…”
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The Role of Inflammatory Sarcopenia in Increasing Fall Risk in Older Adults: Exploring the Impact on Mobility-Impaired and Immunocompromised Patients by Marc-Dan Blajovan, Simona-Alina Abu-Awwad, Mirela-Cleopatra Tomescu, Cristina Tudoran, Daniela Gurgus, Anca Dinu, Ahmed Abu-Awwad

“…<b>Methods</b>: A prospective observational study was conducted on 250 adults aged ≥65 years, categorized based on inflammatory status and muscle health. Functional assessments included handgrip strength, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and fall frequency analysis. …”
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INHALED NITRIC OXIDE: CLINICAL EFFECTS AND INFLUENCE ON THE PROFILE OF INFLAMMATORY MARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION by T. V. Martynyuk, S. N. Nakonechnikov, V. P. Masenko, I. E. Chazova

“…Evaluation of the IPH functional class (FC), the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) with the assessment of the Borg index, echocardiography , laboratory tests [blood count, evaluation of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukins (IL), interferon-γ (INFγ), tumor necrosis factor a (TNFa), macrophage inflammatory protein a (MIP1 a), soluble adhesion molecules (sICAM-1, sVCAM-1) in peripheral blood] were performed at baseline and on day 21 of iNO therapy course. …”
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Zuogui Pill Promotes Neurovascular Regeneration and Corticospinal Tract Remodeling After Ischemic Stroke by Wu D, Yan X, Mei S, Hua H, Fei X, Xu X, Liu Y, Wu M, Zhu J, Li W

“…The levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) expression were tested by Western blot.Results: Network pharmacology identified 94 active ingredients and 83 overlapping targets related to IS and neurovascular regeneration. mTOR was identified as one of the core targets. …”
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GOHBA: Improved Honey Badger Algorithm for Global Optimization by Yourui Huang, Sen Lu, Quanzeng Liu, Tao Han, Tingting Li

“…Compared with seven algorithms, the GOHBA achieves the optimal mean value on 14 of the 23 tested functions. On two real-world engineering design problems, the GOHBA was optimal. …”
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A novel sea surface evaporation scheme assessed by the thermal rotating shallow water model by Masoud Rostami, Stefan Petri, Bijan Fallah, Farahnaz Fazel‐Rastgar

“…The scheme is based on three distinct functions, each dependent on a single variable: zonal wind velocity, tropospheric (potential) temperature, and free convection. …”
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