Identification and Evaluation of the Urinary Microbiota Associated With Bladder Cancer by Nannan Li, Lei Wang, Qin Yang, Fuqiang Li, Zhun Shi, Xiujie Feng, Liwei Zhang, Xiaojian Li, Xin Jin, Shida Zhu, Kui Wu, Ningchen Li

“…Notably, Peptoniphilus spp. were enriched in high‐risk MIBC patients, indicating their potential as a risk marker. Functional prediction via PICRUSt analysis suggested enriched metabolic pathways in specific disease groups. …”
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MicroRNA-767-5p promotes metastasis but improves chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic sensitivity of osteosarcoma by Xuelian Luo, Xiaoyan Dai, Qingsong Wei, Xiaorong Tan, Shuai Wang, Hanxi Xiao, Xuan Yao, Youcai Deng, Zhaoyang Zhong

“…We observed that miR-767-5p expression in the specimens of patients with metastatic OS was higher than in healthy individuals and was also negatively correlated with the overall survival of patients with OS. Functional assays (CCK-8, transwell, colony formation) and a tumor xenograft model demonstrated that miR-767-5p over-expression in both U2OS and 143B OS cell lines promoted cell invasion and migration without affecting proliferation, whereas its knockdown had opposite effects. …”
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Optimization of the Preparation Process of Flavonoid Solid Beverage from Ficus hirta Vahl. by Lin YANG, Shanyan ZHAO, Fan YANG, Hangying ZHANG, Bocheng HUANG, Juncheng ZHANG

“…The Ficus hirta solid beverage prepared by adding 20% sugar, 0.06% citric acid, and 2.5% maltodextrin had the highest sensory evaluation score, which provided guidance for the development and utilization of functional products of Ficus hirta.…”
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Ultrasonication versus magnetic stirring influence on optimal process parameters for FAME biodiesel production from Croton Macrostachyus seed oil by Adem Siraj Mohammed, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

“…However, the USM was 6.8 times more energy-efficient (85 % energy reduction), used 23.8 % less methanol, was 4 times faster, and had a 25 % lower production cost, despite requiring 11.5 % more CaO catalyst. …”
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Characteristics and nutritional value of cookies fortified with debittered salmon (Salmo salar) frame protein hydrolysate by Kartik Sharma, Mallikarjun Chanchi Prashanthkumar, Umesh Patil, Lukai Ma, Soottawat Benjakul

“…The rising demand for nutrient-enriched snacks presents an opportunity to develop functional foods to tackle malnutrition problems. This study aimed to enhance the nutritional value of cookies by incorporating debittered salmon frame-protein hydrolysate (DSF-PH), prepared via Maillard reaction between protein hydrolysate and glucosamine. …”
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Optimization of Biomass Delignification by Extrusion and Analysis of Extrudate Characteristics by Delon Konan, Adama Ndao, Ekoun Koffi, Saïd Elkoun, Mathieu Robert, Denis Rodrigue, Kokou Adjallé

“…The structural changes included the disorganization of the most recalcitrant functional groups, reduction of particle sizes, increase of specific surface areas, and the appearance of microscopic roughness on the particles. …”
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381 Host-bacterial immune responses to ventilator-associated pneumonia in COVID-19 patients by Cecilia Chung, Yaa Kyeremateng, Kendrew Wong, Miao Chang, Rajbir Singh, Colin Mccormick, Anna Czachor, Clea Barnett, Yonghua Li, Tsay Juh-Chieh, Leopoldo N. Segal, Benjamin G. Wu

“…We annotated metatranscriptome (Illumina NovaSeq) using a Kraken/Bracken database, and KEGG for functional annotation of transcriptome data (Illumina HiSeq). …”
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Effects of magnetic field pretreatment and chloride salt stress on physio-biochemical changes and γ-aminobutyric acid accumulation in germinated brown rice by Ying Zhu, Shengqi Tan, Chong Xie, Dandan Li, Pei Wang, Runqiang Yang

“…After selecting Nanjing9108, which had the highest GABA content among the nine cultivars, a single-factor experiment was conducted and optimized the pretreatment condition as 10 mT static magnetic field for 40 min. …”
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Ultrasound-guided cross-pin technique for paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: minimizing iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury by Xing Wu, Xiaoliang Chen, Xiongtao Li, Teng Wang, Jun Li, Xiantao Shen

“…At the latest follow-up, all patients demonstrated excellent and good functional outcomes according to the Flynn criteria. …”
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Large-scale preparation of N-doped microporous-dominated carbon-based adsorbents for efficient removal of Chromium(VI): The synergistic effect of different nitrogen configurations by Qing Zhang, Tao Wang, Yujie He, Shengpeng Zuo, Zhongjing Zhao, Lu Zhang

“…Herein, we developed a general synthesis strategy for large-scale preparation of N-doped microporous-dominated carbon-based adsorbents (NC-s) via a direct pyrolysis process of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid tetrasodium. The NC-s samples had abundant microporous, different nitrogen configurations and large specific surface area (503 m2 g−1). …”
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Nasal Reconstruction With Forehead Flap: Our 12 Years’ Experience by Santolo D’Antonio, MD, Francesco Castellaneta, MD, Vincenzo Rullo, MD, Anna De Rosa, MD, Piergiorgio Turco, MD, Michele Pio Grieco, MD, Tommaso Fabrizio, MD

“…From the aesthetic and functional point of view, reconstruction of the defects occurring after skin cancer removal creates a great challenge for the surgeon. …”
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In vitro biological activities of silver nanoparticles using methanolic leaf extract of Plumeria rubra by Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, Pangi Vijaya Nirmala, Dasari Kalyani, K. Ramaneswari, I. J. N. Padmavathi, L. Pradeepthi Pemmaraju, Gotham Samuel Silvanus, Buddha Sai Keerthana, Shaik Farhana, D. Ramachandran, B. Mallikarjuna, Phanindra Babu Kasi

“…The observed surface plasmon resonance using UV-visible spectroscopy confirmed the formation of PR-AgNPs, and the surface functionalization identified with FTIR correlated with the phytochemistry of the PR extract. …”
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Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Targeted Therapy in Treatment of Patients with Localised Clear-Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma by O. A. Voylenko, O. E. Stakhovsky, I. V. Vitruk, O. A. Kononenko, M. V. Pikul, S. L. Semko, E. O. Stakhovsky

“…The secondary endpoints included evaluation of dependence between the use of neoadjuvant TT and the probability of partial nephrectomy and the correlation between tumour size, stage, remaining functioning parenchyma volume, and response to systemic therapy. …”
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Electronic Medical Record Inaccuracies: Multicenter Analysis of Challenges with Modified Lung Cancer Screening Criteria by Candice L. Wilshire, Carson C. Fuller, Christopher R. Gilbert, John R. Handy, Kimberly E. Costas, Brian E. Louie, Ralph W. Aye, Alexander S. Farivar, Eric Vallières, Jed A. Gorden

“…Each individual’s EMR was searched for COPD diagnostic terms and the presence of a diagnostic pulmonary functionality test (PFT). An unsubstantiated COPD diagnosis was defined by an individual’s EMR containing a COPD term with no PFTs present, or the presence of PFTs without evidence of obstruction. …”
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Blocking S100A9-signaling is detrimental to the initiation of anti-tumor immunity by Melike Fusun Demir, Melike Fusun Demir, Yu-Hsien Lin, Pedro Henrique Costa Cruz, Masaki Tajima, Tasuku Honjo, Elisabeth Müller, Elisabeth Müller, Elisabeth Müller, Elisabeth Müller

“…In virus infections or sterile inflammation, it functions as an alarmin attracting innate immune cells, as well as mediating proinflammatory effects through TLR4 signaling. …”
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The Role of Graphene Oxide as a Filler and Lanthanum Nitrate as a Salt in Corn Starch-Based Solid Polymer Electrolytes by Rafi Athallah, Sylvia Ayu Pradanawati, Reffy Aldo Amanta, Azzah Dyah Pramata, Nezihe Ayas, Tetsuya Kida, Nur Laila Hamidah

“…The solution casting method was used to produce a thin SPE film, and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) investigations found that the SPE structure had a higher degree of amorphousness during the addition of salt and GO. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Chitosan from Vannamei Shrimp Shell (<I>Litopenaeus vannamei</I>) by Dian Wijaya Kurniawidi, Siti Alaa, Eva Nurhaliza, Desti Olga Safitri, Susi Rahayu, Muhamad Ali, Muhamad Amin

“…The FTIR results showed that the synthesized shrimp shells had successfully formed chitin compounds with the appearance of the C-O-C functional group, while the chitosan compounds with the appearance of O-H and N-H groups. …”
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Influence of cooking methods on physicochemical characteristics and in vitro protein digestibility of restructured pork steak hydrolyzed by bromelain and reformed by κ-carrageenan by Putthapong Phumsombat, Nachomkamon Saengsuk, Natta Laohakunjit, Orrapun Selamassakul, Chanikan Sonklin, Phawinee Srinuan

“…Sous vide cooking retained 36 % more moisture (27 % Water holding capacity; WHC) and had 84 % lower cooking loss (4 %) than fried samples, resulting in a more tender texture (hardness reduced by 30 % compared to baked samples) and the highest IVPD (9 % higher than baked and 10 % higher than fried samples). …”
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Mucin adsorbed by E. coli can affect neutrophil activation in vitro by Elena Mikhalchik, Nadezhda Balabushevich, Tatiana Vakhrusheva, Alexey Sokolov, Julia Baykova, Daria Rakitina, Petr Scherbakov, Sergey Gusev, Alexander Gusev, Zaira Kharaeva, Olga Bukato, Olga Pobeguts

“…In addition to their other functions, these proteins are known to be bacterial surface antigens. …”
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BK virus associated nephropathy and severe pneumonia in a kidney transplanted adolescent with Schimke immuneosseous- dysplasia by Ali Düzova, Bora Gülhan, Rezan Topaloğlu, Fatih Özaltın, Ali Bülent Cengiz, Ayşe Filiz Yetimakman, Deniz Doğru, Şafak Güçer, Nesrin Beşbaş

“…The patient developed nephrotic syndrome, unresponsive to immunosuppressives, at the age of 8 years. He had a history of meningitis, short stature, microcephaly, prominent ears, and bilateral cryptorchidism. …”
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