Overexpression of GhSWEET42, a SWEET-like gene from cotton, enhances the oil content and seed size by Deying Wang, Mengxue Du, Jingyu Li, Shuwen Yin, Yongwang Sun, Shangjing Guo

“…Moreover, the latter exhibited comparative upregulation of certain genes associated with FA and triacylglycerol biosynthesis as well as cell expansion. GhSWEET42 might work synergistically with the aforementioned genes. …”
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Irradiated red blood cell transfusion is associated with an increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis in trauma patients: a cohort study by Hua Lu, Li-Fang Wu, Jing-Jing Li, Qi Gao, Gui-Ping Xu

“…Abstract Background Gamma-ray irradiation accelerates the release of red blood cell (RBC)-derived microparticles with procoagulant function, and further promotes the formation of microthrombosis. …”
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The different response of PM2.5 stimulated nasal epithelial spheroids in control, asthma and COPD groups by Paulina Misiukiewicz-Stępień, Elwira Zajusz-Zubek, Katarzyna Górska, Rafał Krenke, Magdalena Paplińska-Goryca

“…This physiological dysfunction might be associated with diseases exacerbation of obstructive lung diseases.…”
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Who Sets the Limits in Restorative Justice and Why? Comparative Implications Learnt from Restorative Encounters with Terrorism Victims in the Basque Country by Gema Varona

“…Secondary victimisation seems one of the major concerns of the 2012 EU Directive on the rights of victims in relation to restorative justice. This might not to be justified in the light of research results and, at the theoretical level, of given international specific standards that function as safeguards for victims, offenders and communities. …”
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Pre-treatment subjective sleep quality as a predictive biomarker of tDCS effects in preclinical Alzheimer's disease patients: Secondary analysis of a randomised clinical trial. by Hanna Lu, Xi Ni, Sandra Sau Man Chan, Calvin Pak Wing Cheng, Waichi Chan, Linda Chiu Wa Lam

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has demonstrated encouraging potential for modulating the circadian rhythm, little is known about how well and sustainably tDCS might improve the subjective sleep quality in older adults. …”
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Suppression of p53-inducible gene 3 is significant for glioblastoma progression and predicts poor patient prognosis by Jishu Quan, Yong Li, Meihua Jin, Dunfu Chen, Xuezhe Yin, Ming Jin

“…Glioblastoma is the most malignant and invasive brain tumor with extremely poor prognosis. p53-inducible gene 3, a downstream molecule of the tumor suppressor p53, has been found involved in apoptosis and oxidative stress response. However, the functions of p53-inducible gene 3(PIG3) in cancer are far from clear including glioblastoma. …”
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A meta-analysis on the impact of concurrent or pre-existing cancer diagnosis on acute myocardial infarction outcomes. by Jie Wang, Jia Yu

“…Early interventions, such as close monitoring of cardiac function, lifestyle modifications, and targeted pharmacological therapies, might help mitigate the risk of AMI and improve overall clinical outcomes. …”
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Characterization of a Drought-Induced Betaine Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Gene <i>SgBADH</i> from <i>Suaeda glauca</i> by Hangxia Jin, Min Tang, Longmin Zhu, Xiaomin Yu, Qinghua Yang, Xujun Fu

“…To explore the biological function of <i>SgBADH</i>, the <i>SgBADH</i> gene was transformed into Arabidopsis. …”
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Does the public health education affect health inequality among the migrant population in China? by Lanyan Cheng, Deshui Zhou, Zangyi Liao

“…After accounting for endogeneity, receiving two or more types of public health education was linked to a 0.102-unit decline in the Wagstaff-Erreygers Index (p < 0.001), implying that the income-related health concentration curve might have narrowed by approximately 47.4% relative to the equality line. …”
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Characterization and ameliorative effects of Chenopodium murale hydroethanolic extract against diethylnitrosamine-induced hepato-renal damage and malfunction by Howida S. Abou- Seif, Osama M. Ahmed, Samah A. El-Newary, Marwa E. Shabana, Mahitab I. EL-Kassaby, Ghada M. Elqattan, Hussein G. Sawie

“…Conversely, treatment with C. murale restored liver function biomarker activities, urea and creatinine levels as well as mitigated the oxidative damage induced by DEN. …”
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COVID-19 lockdowns and children's access to justice: An interrupted time series analysis of Moroccan court filings by Mathew Toll, Ang Li, Natalia Maystorovich Chulio

“…The substantial susceptibility of civil cases to lockdowns might be precipitated by the need of individuals to petition the court for a hearing. …”
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Efferocytosis: A new therapeutic target for stroke by Li Gao, Anatol Manaenko, Feng Zeng, Jingchen Li, Lele Liu, Ruichuan Xie, Xiaohua Zhang, John H. Zhang, Qiyong Mei, Jiping Tang, Qin Hu, Ting Gao

“…Effective efferocytosis might be an efficient strategy to minimize inflammation and restore brain homeostasis for neuronal regeneration and function recovery. …”
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Effect of progesterone on Smad signaling and TGF-β/Smad-regulated genes in lung epithelial cells. by Steffen Kunzmann, Barbara Ottensmeier, Christian P Speer, Markus Fehrholz

“…Understanding these mechanisms might help to explain the effects of pre- or postnatal application of progesterone on lung diseases of preterm infants.…”
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C-terminal Substitution for Enhanced Catalytic Activity of Phenolic Acid Decarboxylase from Bacillus subtilis J6 and Its Molecular Dynamics Simulation by CHEN Yinzhu, LI Qin, HU Kaidi, LI Jianlong, ZHAO Ning, GOU Liangxun, LIU Shuliang

“…This study not only enriches PAD resources but also offers new insights into the relationship between the structure and function of PAD.…”
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Effect of Radial Artery Compression with a Novel Automatic Pressure-Controlled Radial Compression Device: A Short-Term Prospective Interventional Pilot Study by HaiZhen Xu, Junya Cheng, DanYing Zhang, Liang Shen, Yingjie Jiang, ChangLin Zhai

“…This study was conducted to design a novel radial compression device with the function of automatic pressure control and evaluate the feasibility and safety of this new technique. …”
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Extracellular DNA in the Chicken Cecal Environment by Deborah Olubanjo, Artur Zbikowski, Bishnu Adhikari, Tieshan Jiang, Pallavi Singh, Seong W. Kang, Young Min Kwon

“…Our findings in this study highlight the presence of eDNA in the chicken cecal microbiome, and the presence of eDNA associated with specific taxonomic groups suggest that it might play a specific role in the biological function of the cecal microbiome, which warrants further investigation in the future.…”
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A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) level among risk factors of ocular involvement in patients with Behçet’s disease by Rasha M. Ghaleb, Hanan S. Gad, Mohamed I. Abdallah, Zaki M. Zaki, Jehan A. Mahmoud

“…Introduction Ocular involvement is quite common in Behçet’s disease (BD) and may cause crucial functional complications. Even though the mechanisms of BD remain unclear, advances in gene­tic and immunological fields have improved our understanding of the immunopathogenesis of BD ocular involvement. …”
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Influence of Chronotype and Theobromine on the 24-h Variation in Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Healthy Adults by Anika Köhlmoos, Manuela Dittmar

“…The influence of morningness-eveningness preference and dietary components on the circadian variation in peak expiratory flow (PEF), an established criterion for pulmonary function, is not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate (a) how the chronotype influences the 24-h variation in PEF and (b) whether the bronchodilator theobromine affects this variation differently in different chronotypes. …”
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Stakeholders, as a Bridge Between Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility by Andra Modreanu, Gabriela Andrișan

“…Firms should embrace and adapt to the new reality to survive and function properly. For instance, besides economic objectives, organizations should strive to achieve social goals. …”
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Structural Defects Associated with Craniectomy Induce Neuroinflammation and Blood–Brain Barrier Permeability by Aria W. Tarudji, Brandon Z. McDonald, Evan Curtis, Connor Gee, Forrest M. Kievit

“…However, the cranial defect induced midline shifting over time, which might contribute to poorer behavioral outcomes in the novel object recognition assessment. …”
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