In silico analysis reveals distinct changes in markers of epithelial to mesenchymal transition in glioma subtypes by Nives Pećina-Šlaus, Alja Zottel, Željko Škripek, Borna Puljko, Fran Dumančić, Anja Bukovac, Ivana Jovčevska, Anja Kafka

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NATURAL KILLER CELL EFFECTS UPON ANGIOGENESIS UNDER CONDITIONS OF CONTACT-DEPENDENT AND DISTANT CO-CULTURING WITH ENDOTHELIAL AND TROPHOBLAST CELLS by K. L. Markova, O. I. Stepanova, A. R. Sheveleva, N. A. Kostin, V. A. Mikhailova, S. A. Selkov, D. I. Sokolov

“…Natural killer (NK) cells, macrophages and trophoblast have the most significant effect on angiogenesis. To date, the functions of cells participating in placenta formation have been described in detail, both individually (in vitrо) and in tissues (in situ). …”
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Effects of alginate oligosaccharides on depression-like behavior and gut microbiota in zebrafish induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress by LONG Yan, SHI Yanxia, QIU Yue, NONG Huiting, ZHU Wuchang, SU Hongmei, HE Naihuan, QIN Zhuwen, WEI Jinbin

“…Conclusion AOS can ameliorate depressive-like behavior and increase body mass index in CUMS zebrafish, and its effects are related to the modulation of neurotransmitters, the composition of the gut microbiota, and their metabolic and substance transport functions.…”
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Identification and characterization of the elusive protein backbone of the immuno-dominant and species-specific Em2(G11) metacestode antigen of Echinococcus multilocularis by Philipp A. Kronenberg, Philipp A. Kronenberg, Teivi Laurimäe, Teivi Laurimäe, Michael Reinehr, Michael Reinehr, Ansgar Deibel, Sina Hasler, Peter Gehrig, Achim Weber, Peter Deplazes, Peter Deplazes, Ramon M. Eichenberger, Ramon M. Eichenberger

“…However, whether this co-eluted protein has any functional importance in the parasite-host interplay of nutrients, growth, and diagnostic significance, is not explored. …”
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Partial reduplication in Roudbari variety of Tati by Tahereh Dolatpour Lakeh, Mansour Shabani

“…For each type of partial reduplication some examples had been provided, and the semantic functions of each type were explored.  …”
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Reconstrução mamária com retalho do músculo grande dorsal e materiais aloplásticos: análise de resultados e proposta de nova tática para cobertura do implante Breast reconstruction... by Jefferson Di Lamartine, Juldásio Galdino Júnior, José Carlos Dahe, Gustavo Souza Guimarães, João Pedro Pontes Camara Filho, Marina de Souza Borgatto, Ricardo Cintra Júnior, Diogo Borges Pedroso

“…After the procedure, 94% of the patients reported that their expectations had been met, 64% reported no functional limitations, and 18% reported mild limitations. …”
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INDICATORS OF BIOELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF THE PROPER MASSETER MUSCLES WITH THEIR DIFFERENT MASS IN MALES by O.V. Rybalov, Yu.I. Semenenko, P.I. Yatsenko, O.I. Yatsenko, O.S. Ivanytska

“… The biomechanic disorders of entire masticatory complex underlie the formation of extraarticular functional disturbances of the temporomandibular joint. …”
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THE PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL TISSUE DISEASES IN YOUNG INDIVIDUALS ON THE BACKGROUND OF CROWDED TEETH by A.V. Mandych

“…The obtained results were worked out statistically using functions of MS Excel and Statistica 6. Results of the research and their discussion. …”
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Effectiveness of a brief group behavioural intervention on psychological distress in young adolescent Syrian refugees: A randomised controlled trial. by Richard A Bryant, Aiysha Malik, Ibrahim Said Aqel, Maha Ghatasheh, Rand Habashneh, Katie S Dawson, Sarah Watts, Mark J D Jordans, Felicity L Brown, Mark van Ommeren, Aemal Akhtar

“…Intent-to-treat analyses indicated that at 3 months, EASE resulted in greater reduction on the PSC-internalising scale than EUC (estimated mean difference 0.69, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.19; p = 0.007; effect size, 0.38) but there were no differences for PSC-externalising (estimated mean difference 0.24, 95% CI -0.43 to 0.91; p = 0.49; effect size, -0.10), PSC-attentional problem (estimated mean difference -0.01, 95% CI -0.51 to 0.54; p = 0.97; effect size, -0.01) scores, or on depression, posttraumatic stress, well-being, functioning, or school belongingness. Relative to EUC, caregivers in EASE had less psychological distress (estimated mean difference 1.95, 95% CI 0.71 to 3.19; p = 0.002) and inconsistent disciplinary parenting (mean difference 1.54, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.05; p < 0.001). …”
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Male mouse skeletal muscle lacking HuR shows enhanced glucose disposal at a young age by Robert C. Noland, Robert C. Noland, Sujoy Ghosh, Sujoy Ghosh, Carlos J. Crisanto, Antonio Aleman, McKenna K. Chaney, Maitri K. Chauhan, Layla G. Loftis, Ally C. Goad, Christin F. Rickman, Samuel E. Velasquez, Jaycob D. Warfel, Jaycob D. Warfel

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Mortality and Graft Failure With Medical Management Alone Versus Revascularization After Coronary Angiography Among Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Population-Based Study by Labib I. Faruque, Robert R. Quinn, Pietro Ravani, Tyrone G. Harrison, Brenda Hemmelgarn, Stephen Wilton, Alix Clarke, Matthew T. James, Ngan N. Lam

“…Patients: We included adult, kidney-only transplant recipients between January 1997 and March 2015 who survived at least 1-year post-transplant with a functioning graft and had a coronary angiography during follow-up. …”
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Socioeconomic inequalities in patient-reported outcome measures among total hip and knee arthroplasty patients: a comprehensive analysis of instruments and domains by Joshua M. Bonsel, Max Reijman, Erin M. Macri, Jan A. N. Verhaar, Liza N. van Steenbergen, Gouke J. Bonsel

“…Results In TKA patients, the most compared to the least deprived group had a lower preoperative EQ-5D-3L score: -2.1 [95% confidence interval − 2.6, -1.6], p < 0.001. …”
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Projeto de extensão universitária ‘SaúHDe renal’: Efeitos na qualidade de vida e na aptidão física by Jordana Letícia Buratti, Thaís Severo Dutra, Moane Marchesan Krug, Clara Suemi da Costa Rosa, Paulo Ricardo Moreira, Robelius De-Bortoli, Rodrigo de Rosso Krug

“…Both groups obtained significant improvements in physical fitness and QOL. EG patients who had more effective participation in the TF obtained better scores in the resistance of lower/upper limbs, in the flexibility and improvements in domains of the QOL, functional capacity, vitality, social aspects, and limitation due to emotional aspects when compared to the CG. …”
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Comparative efficacy of infliximab and adalimumab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis by Tatyana Valentinovna Mezenova, V P Tyurin, S Yu Davidyan, N A Kiryukhina, A V Elonakov

“…The study included 86 patients with active AS who had failed to achieve remission with the maximal tolerated doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfasalazine, methotrexate, and glucocorticoids. …”
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Adapting a Mobile Health App for Smoking Cessation in Black Adults With Anxiety Through an Analysis of the Mobile Anxiety Sensitivity Program Proof-of-Concept Trial: Qualitative St... by Marshall K Cheney, Adam C Alexander, Lorra Garey, Matthew W Gallagher, Emily T Hébert, Anka A Vujanovic, Krista M Kezbers, Cameron T Matoska, Michael J Zvolensky, Michael S Businelle

“…Suggested improvements included opportunities to engage with other participants, more control over app functions, and additional self-monitoring functions. …”
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A multimodal MRI-based machine learning framework for classifying cognitive impairment in cerebral small vessel disease by Guihan Lin, Weiyue Chen, Yongkang Geng, Bo Peng, Surui Liu, Minjiang Chen, Chunying Pang, Pengjun Chen, Chenying Lu, Zhihan Yan, Shuiwei Xia, Yakang Dai, Jiansong Ji

“…Multimodal MRI data, including T1-weighted, resting-state functional MRI, and diffusion tensor images, were collected. …”
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Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Macitentan in Inoperable Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Results from MERIT and its Open-Label Extension by Nick H. Kim, Andrea M. D’Armini, Luke S. Howard, David P. Jenkins, Zhi-Cheng Jing, Eckhard Mayer, Liliya Chamitava, Gabriela Lack, Hany Rofael, Maria Solonets, Hossein-Ardeschir Ghofrani

“…In MERIT-1, the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan improved hemodynamic and functional parameters versus placebo in patients with inoperable CTEPH over a 24-week double-blind (DB) period. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of allogeneic tendon graft sterilization with supercritical carbon dioxide by A. A. Budaev, N. V. Borovkova, A. M. Fayn, A. Yu. Nikolaev, M. S. Makarov, M. V. Storozheva, K. I. Skuratovskaya, A. Yu. Vaza, I. V. Fomicheva, T. V. Chernen'kaya, A. А. Kanibolotskiy

“…Structural and functional properties of the human tendon tissue complicate process of tendon-based grafts preserving. …”
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Oral administration of antimicrobial peptide MPX can effectively regulate LPS-mediated testicular oxidative stress and blood‒testis barrier damage by Chunling Zhu, Chengshui Liao, Yilin Bai, Rui Yang, Boyang Zhang, Xueqin Zhao, Wei Zhang, Xiaojing Xia, Huihui Zhang, Huarun Sun, Weiyu Luo, Jianhe Hu, Yuliang Wen, Yueyu Bai, Lei Wang, Ke Ding, Xueming Zhang

“…Abstract Oxidative stress and disruption of blood‒testis barrier permeability are considered key factors in the pathogenesis of testicular inflammation, degeneration, and functional impairment, which play crucial roles in male infertility. …”
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Phytosomal delivery enhances bioactivity of Hylocereus costaricensis phenolic extract by Rosa Direito, Inês Sousa, Filipa Antunes, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Simões, Sandra Simões, Maria Rosário Bronze, Maria Rosário Bronze, Maria Rosário Bronze, Maria Rosário Bronze, Catarina Reis, Catarina Reis, Maria Manuela Gaspar, Maria Manuela Gaspar, Maria Eduardo Figueira, Maria Eduardo Figueira

“…These findings support that phytosomal encapsulation significantly improves the bioavailability and efficacy of phenolic-rich crude extract, highlighting their potential in functional food development, nutraceutical applications, and as helpers to conventional therapeutic strategies.…”
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