The Influence of the Divergent Substrate on Physicochemical Properties and Metabolite Profiling of <i>Agrocybe cylindracea</i> Cultivation by Hatungimana Mediatrice, Nsanzinshuti Aimable, Irambona Claude, Nyummah Fallah, Menna-Allah E. Abdelkader, Jules Biregeya, Yingping Hu, Lili Zhang, Hengyou Zhou, Jing Li, Penghu Liu, Zhanxi Lin, Dongmei Lin

“…<i>Agrocybe cylindracea</i> is an important mushroom highly valued as a functional food for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. …”
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Natural killer cell antibody‐dependent cellular cytotoxicity to Plasmodium falciparum is impacted by cellular phenotypes, erythrocyte polymorphisms, parasite diversity and intensit... by Stephen Tukwasibwe, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Yoweri Taremwa, Kattria van derPloeg, Kathleen D Press, Maureen Ty, Felistas Namirimu Nankya, Kenneth Musinguzi, Evelyn Nansubuga, Florian Bach, Martin Chamai, Martin Okitwi, Gerald Tumusiime, Annettee Nakimuli, Francesco Colucci, Moses R Kamya, Joaniter I Nankabirwa, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, Bryan Greenhouse, Grant Dorsey, Philip J Rosenthal, Isaac Ssewanyana, Prasanna Jagannathan

“…Results Natural killer cells from malaria‐exposed adult Ugandan donors had enhanced ADCC, but an impaired pro‐inflammatory response to cytokine stimulation, compared to NK cells obtained from malaria‐naive adult North American donors. …”
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10-year outcome trajectories of people with mental illness and their families who receive services from multidisciplinary case management and outreach teams: protocol of a multisit... by Mai Iwanaga, Koji Yoshida, Sayaka Sato, Sosei Yamaguchi, Chiyo Fujii, Mariko Watanabe, Kaori Usui, Takayuki Kawaguchi, Ayako Hada, Masaaki Nishio, Hidemaro Yanata, Kenichirou Taniguchi, Hirofumi Aoki, Yuichiro Hisajima

“…The study will annually evaluate the following outcomes after participants’ initial utilisation of services from each team: QoL related to personal recovery, personal agency, feelings of loneliness, well-being and symptom and functional assessments. The family outcomes encompass QoL, well-being, care burden and family relationships. …”
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Serum matrix metalloproteinase‐7, Syndecan‐1, and CA 19‐9 as a biomarker panel for diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Doron Yablecovitch, Moshe Nadler, Shomron Ben‐Horin, Orit Picard, Miri Yavzori, Ella Fudim, Moran Tardio Duchan, Emad Sakhnini, Alon Lang, Maor Lahav, Talia Saker, Sandra Neuman, Limor Selinger, Biana Freitz, Revital Dvir, Maria Raitses‐Gurevich, Talia Golan, Idan Levy, Ido Laish

“…Abstract Aims and Background Matrix metalloproteinase‐7 (MMP‐7) and Syndecan‐1 (SDC1) are involved in multiple functions during tumorigenesis. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic performance of these serum proteins, as potential biomarkers, in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and benign pancreatic cysts. …”
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Evolution history dominantly regulates fine root lifespan in tree species across the world by Xingzhao Huang, Zhouying Lu, Fangbing Li, Yang Deng, Fangfang Wan, Quancheng Wang, Fousseni Folega, Jinsong Wang, Zijian Guo

“…Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) plants had an extended fine root lifespan than arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) plants. …”
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Novel Nuclease MbovP701 with a Yqaj Domain Is Interrelated with the Growth of <i>Mycoplasma bovis</i> by Zhiyu Hao, Doukun Lu, Xixi Li, Abdul Raheem, Gang Zhao, Ali Sobhy Dawood, Yingyu Chen, Xi Chen, Changmin Hu, Jianguo Chen, Lei Zhang, Xifang Zhu, Aizhen Guo

“…The characterization of MbovP701 revealed that it had high activity in hydrolyzing dsDNA with 5′- to 3′- polarity. …”
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The effect of vitamin D serum levels on the values of C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin in patients with ulcerative colitis in clinical remission by Krnetić Žarko, Ičin Tijana, Savić Željka, Latinović Bošnjak Olgica, Vračarić Vladimir, Damjanov Dimitrije, Jocić Tatiana, Pejin Radoslav, Janjić Nebojša

“…Among the patients with UC, six (9.7%) participants had sufficient vitamin D levels (> 75 nmol/L), whereas insufficiency (< 50 nmol/L) and deficiency (50–75 nmol/L) were established in 32 (51.6%) and 24 (38.7%) participants, respectively. …”
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Handgrip strength predicts leg power but not cardiorespiratory fitness in children by Salem Alotaibi, Rizwan Qaisar, Rizwan Qaisar, Rizwan Qaisar, M. Azhar Hussain, M. Azhar Hussain, Osama Aljuhani, Maha H. Alhussain, Diogo Luís Marques, Diogo Luís Marques, Daniel Almeida Marinho, Daniel Almeida Marinho, Shaea A. Alkahtani

“…In the regression models, HGS had a significant positive effect on predicting SLJ distance (β = 2.64, p &lt; 0.001). …”
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miRNA-34a-5p inhibits chicken myoblasts proliferation and differentiation via NOTCH1 inhibition by Xuanze Ling, Qifan Wang, Jin Zhang, Honghong Zhang, Liqi Zhang, Chuwen Zhuo, Tao Zhang, Genxi Zhang

“…Motif identification and gene structure analysis revealed that the NOTCH genes of H. sapiens, M. musculus, and G. gallus had similar gene structures, indicating that they may have similar biological functions. …”
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Longitudinal study on quality of life following cervical cancer treatment in Botswana by Natalie Taylor, Doreen Ramogola-Masire, Karen Canfell, Katharine A Rendle, Lesego Gabaitiri, Surbhi Grover, Nicola Zetola, Memory Bvochora-Nsingo, Sebathu Chiyapo, Dawn Balang, Lilie L Lin, Mark N Polizzotto, Erle Robertson, Salman Khan, Rohini K Bhatia, Shalini Vinod, Paseka Tladi

“…Of women with recorded staging, most had FIGO stage III/IV disease (64.4%). Women living with HIV (WLWH; 74.1%) presented at earlier ages than those without HIV (44.8 years vs 54.7 years, p&lt;0.001). …”
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Transcriptomics characteristics and differentiation of subcutaneous adipose tissue among Huainan pigs and its hybrid genetic populations by Taotao Yan, Taotao Yan, Mingyang Jia, Jiaxi Li, Xianyong Lan, Liwei Yuan, Baosong Xing, Chuanying Pan, Qingxia Lu, Jing Wang

“…Functional enrichment analysis revealed that DEGs were primarily involved in several key pathways in BH, including the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling, metabolic pathways, arachidonic acid metabolism, and arginine/proline metabolism. …”
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Exploration of fecal microbiota in newly diagnosed patients with inflammatory bowel disease using shotgun metagenomics by Macarena Orejudo, Manuel J. Gómez, Sabino Riestra, Montserrat Rivero, Ana Gutiérrez, Iago Rodríguez-Lago, Luis Fernández-Salazar, Daniel Ceballos, José Manuel Benítez, Mariam Aguas, Iria Bastón-Rey, Fernando Bermejo, María José Casanova, Rufo H. Lorente-Poyatos, Yolanda Ber, Daniel Ginard, María Esteve, Ruth de Francisco, María José García, Rubén Francés, Rubén Francés, Ainhoa Rodríguez, Noelia Alcaide Suárez, Elena Guerra del Río, Pilar Soto, Pilar Nos, Manuel Barreiro-de Acosta, Iván Guerra, Daniel Hervías Cruz, Manuel Domínguez Cajal, Vanesa Royo, Montserrat Aceituno, Laila Aldars-García, Ana Garre, Cristina Ramírez, Irene Soleto, Ina Schuppe-Koistinen, Lars Engstrand, Montse Baldán-Martín, Fátima Sánchez-Cabo, Javier P. Gisbert, María Chaparro

“…A negative correlation was observed between endoscopic severity and microbial diversity in CD patients. UC patients had similar microbial diversity to HC, which was unaffected by disease activity. …”
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Assessing triclosan-induced direct and multi-trophic cascading effects in a sub-tropical freshwater ecosystem by Kai-Sheng Yao, Pei-Liang Zhou, Hua-Qiao Yang, Li-Juan Tan, Lu-Kai Qiao, Qing-Hua Zhao, Feng-Jiao Peng, Guang-Guo Ying, Paul J. Van den Brink

“…Therefore, an outdoor mesocosm experiment was conducted to assess the effects of triclosan on community structure (microbes, phytoplankton, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrates) and ecosystem functioning in freshwater ecosystems under sub-tropical conditions. …”
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Endurance running during late murine adolescence results in a stronger anterior cruciate ligament and flatter posterior tibial slopes compared to controls by Danielle N. Ochocki, Benjamin E. Loflin, Taeyong Ahn, Kaitlyn A. Colglazier, Andrew R. Young, Anna A. Snider, Elizabeth P. Bueckers, Edward M. Wojtys, Stephen H. Schlecht

“…., endurance running) throughout late adolescence and young adulthood would positively functionally adapt to repetitive load perturbations. …”
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Genome-wide enhancer-gene regulatory maps of liver reveal novel regulatory mechanisms underlying NAFLD pathogenesis by Ruofan Li, Kaiyan Su, Tianzhun Wu, Li Xu, Wenyu Song, Dandan Sun, Tao Zeng, Jinzhang Chen, Haibei Xin, Yuanfeng Li, Mengya Zang, Minggen Hu

“…However, numerous GWAS signals associated with NAFLD locate in non-coding regions, posing a challenge for interpreting their functional annotation. Results In this study, we utilized the Activity-by-Contact (ABC) model to construct the enhancer-gene maps of liver by integrating epigenomic data from 15 liver tissues and cell lines. …”
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Preparation and quality assessment of innovative gluten-free biscuit enriched with galangal (Alpinia galanga Linn.) powder by Eatemad M. El-Sayed, Essam Mohamed Elsebaie, Shaymaa A. Hozifa, Marwa Fawzi Ahmed El-Farsy, Dalia M. El-Mesiry, Soher Abd-Elfattah ElMeslamy, Heba Ali Yousef Shaat, Rehab A. Shehata, Marwa A. Ahmed, Amira Lotfy Abd Allah, Suzan S. Ibraheim

“…All biscuits enriched with galangal powder had lower levels of free fatty acids percentage, peroxide value, and TBARS than the control group, which increased progressively as storage duration was extended. …”
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Differences in virulence and drug resistance between Clostridioides difficile ST37 and ST1 isolates by Zirou Ouyang, Jing Yang, Huimin Zhang, Min Zhao, Huimin Yang, Jiafeng Zhao, Yaxuan Yang, Cuixin Qiang, Zhirong Li, Pu Qin, Weigang Wang, Yanan Niu, Jianhong Zhao

“…Although C. difficile ST37 only produces a functional toxin B, it causes disease as severe as that caused by hypervirulent ST1. …”
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Performance of Ankle Exoskeletons on Irregular Terrains: Key Design Principles and Benchmarking Tests by L. Liguori, G. Mariani, J. Taborri, I. Mileti, D. Torricelli, L. Mattioli, E. Palermo, F. Patane, S. Rossi

“…Specifically, the first prototype (S-RANK) accommodates a single DoF in the sagittal plane, whereas the second prototype (M-RANK) extends the functionality to include ankle inversion/eversion and internal/external rotation. …”
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Effect of regional nerve block on tourniquet-related injury in pediatric patients undergoing lower limb surgery: a randomized controlled study by Qin Xia, Rui Chen, Chao Lin, Bohan Zhang, Liuyan Zhou, Jingnan Xiong, Zhou Lv, Yanfei Mao, Rongrong Ren

“…However, few studies have explored their effectiveness in mitigating tourniquet-related injuries and promoting functional recovery in lower limb surgery patients.Methods : Sixty-four pediatric patients aged 6–12 undergoing knee arthroscopic surgery under general anesthesia. …”
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The bacterial microbiome of symbiotic and menthol-bleached polyps of long-term aquarium-reared Galaxea fascicularis by Puntin, Giulia, Wong, Jane C. Y., Röthig, Till, Baker, David M., Sweet, Michael, Ziegler, Maren

“…While understanding coral functioning is essential to guide conservation efforts, research is challenged by the complex nature of corals. …”
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