The default mode of chronic pain: What does it mean and how should we frame it to our patients? by Elin Johansson, Iris Coppieters, Jo Nijs

“…However, the implications of these cortical alterations remain speculative, and a clear framework for how we might explain the meaning of them to the patient with chronic pain is lacking. …”
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Perioperative Oral decontamination and ImmunoNuTrition (POINT) to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications in elderly patients scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgeries: pr... by Jing Zhang, Yuguang Huang, Wen Wang, Yuelun Zhang, Xiaochun Zheng, Lu Che, Junping Chen, Lan Yao, Jiawen Yu, Lining Huang, Qianmei Zhu, Lichi Xu, Ji Fu, Meizheng You, Chaolei Liu, Guoping Fan

“…Poor oral hygiene is a risk factor for PPC as well, as oropharyngeal microflora might be introduced to the lower respiratory tract following endotracheal intubation for general anaesthesia during surgery. …”
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Trauma-focused dialectical behavior therapy: study protocol for a randomized controlled multi-center trial in online and face-to-face formats by Ruben Vonderlin, Tali Boritz, Carola Claus, Büsra Senyüz, Saskia Mahalingam, Julia Schmelz, Silja Knolle-Ventjeer, Philip S. Santangelo, Ulrich W. Ebner-Priemer, Christian Schmahl, Jürgen Margraf, Tobias Teismann, Stefanie Lis, Nikolaus Kleindienst, Shelley McMain, Martin Bohus

“…Discussion The expected results might help to improve psychotherapy efficacy for BPD. …”
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An overview of the role of MMP-8 and ADAM-33 in bronchial asthma by Kahan Celik, Tanya Tacheva, Dimo Dimov, Tatyana Vlaykova

“…Considering the key functions of MMP-8 and ADAM-33 in many pathologic conditions, development of proper inhibitors of their action might be useful tools in the treatment approaches. …”
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Memory Profiles after Unilateral Paramedian Thalamic Stroke Infarction: A Comparative Study by Antonio Carota, Herbert Neufeld, Pasquale Calabrese

“…In comparison to SD, AB showed severe impairment of executive functions and a more severe deficit of episodic/anterograde memory, especially in the verbal modality. …”
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Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer by S. A. Levakov, T. A. Gromova, A. G. Kedrova, N. A. Sheshukova

“…Therefore, development of a screening method that can detect mutations of ARID1A and activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway might enable early diagnosis of endometriosis associated ovarian cancers and endometrial cancers.…”
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Screened of long non-coding RNA related to wool development and fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep by Zhaohua He, Fangfang Zhao, Hongxian Sun, Jiang Hu, Jiqing Wang, Xiu Liu, Mingna Li, Zhiyun Hao, Zhidong Zhao, Bingang Shi, Feiyan Liu, Shaobin Li

“…Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis revealed 164 differentially expressed lncRNAs along with 146 potential target genes linked to these lncRNAs in the skin tissues from groups C and F. Utilizing functional enrichment analysis on the target genes, we successfully identified a number of target genes might be associated with the improvement of wool fineness, such as FOXN1, LIPK, LOC101116068, LOC101106296, KRTAP5.4, KRT71, KRT82, DNASE1L2, which are related to hair follicle development, histidine metabolism, epidermal cell differentiation, oxidative phosphorylation and hair cycle process. …”
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Genome-wide identification of the regulatory network of mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling cascades gene families in Hevea Brasiliensis by Xiaojuan Huang, Manman Sun, Xiaoyu Du, Lin Quan, Jinquan Chao, Xiaomin Deng, Hongze Liao

“…Among them, the genes highly expressed in latex or the upregulated genes after tapped including HbMPK8, HbMPK12, HbMPK19, HbMPKK6, HbMPKK9, HbMPKKK15, HbMPKKK21 might be related to latex development and natural rubber (NR) yield. …”
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Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Haemozoin: Wedding Rings for Human Host and Plasmodium falciparum Parasite in Complicated Malaria by Mauro Prato, Giuliana Giribaldi

“…Among MMPs, a good candidate for targeted therapy might be MMP-9, whose mRNA and protein expression enhancement as well as direct proenzyme activation by HZ have been recently investigated in a series of studies by our group and others. …”
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Use and Roles of Tannins in Polysaccharide-Based Bioplastics and Biocomposites by Carlo Santulli, Serena Gabrielli, Graziella Roselli

“…Plant-extracted tannins, which, as such, might also be building blocks for bioplastics, do nonetheless represent a useful complement in their production when added to polysaccharide-based plastics and biocomposites, since they offer other functions, such as bioadhesion, coloration, and biocidal effect. …”
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La cibercandidatura política de la inteligencia artificial y su impacto en los sistemas democráticos de los Estados by Juan Carlos Almache-Barreiro, José J. Albert-Márquez

“…As can be seen, there is still a mismatch between the autonomous functioning of AI and existing regulations. This reality is conditioning the eventual trust of citizens in a digital government.…”
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Crossing the barrier or how regulation of ovastacin controls fertilization and translates into clinical phenotypes by Nele von Wiegen, Christian Behl, Hagen Körschgen

“…Summary: The zona pellucida, a glycoprotein matrix enveloping the mammalian egg, exerts essential functions during fertilization and early embryonic development. …”
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Hardships and Perceived Barriers to Medical Care Among Newly Diagnosed People With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Ethan Moitra PhD, Julia Scheinbach BS, Michael Thompson BS

“…Correlational analyses found that COVID-related hardships were significantly related to overall health and functioning, as well as experiences of discrimination. …”
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A comprehensive study on geometric shape optical soliton solutions to the time-factional nonlinear Schrödinger-Hirota equation by Mst. Munny Khatun, Shahansha Khan, M. Ali Akbar

“…Moreover, the graphical representations are used to illustrate the properties and potential applications of these solitons. This research might contribute to the advancement of nonlinear optical research and technology.…”
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Fecal propionate is a signature of insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome by Sitong Dong, Sitong Dong, Xinrui Yao, Xinrui Yao, Jiao Jiao, Jiao Jiao, Bei Lin, Bei Lin, Bei Lin, Fujie Yan, Xiuxia Wang, Xiuxia Wang, Xiuxia Wang

“…P. copri and M. funiformis might be key functional bacteria. Therefore, the combination of propionate levels and the abundance of these two bacteria may serve as a potential biomarker for insulin resistance in PCOS patients. …”
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Effect of major royal jelly proteins (MRJPs) on proliferation activity of Chang's liver cell line and their mechanism of action by Yu Zhangying, Chen Di, Wang Yiran, Shen Lirong

“…MRJP1-MRJP9 and MRJPψ, whose biological functions include enhancing cell proliferation, inducing differentiation, modulating immune responses, accelerating wound healing, etc. …”
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Influence of Conventional Fermentation on Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Contents of Two Common Dairy Products: Yogurt and Kefir by Bilge Taşkın, Neriman Bağdatlıoğlu

“…In face of rapidly rising consumer demand for safe, healthy, functional but natural foods, revealed results might strengthen importance of conventional fermentation process and highlight the antioxidative contributions of mentioned products…”
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Standardization of Licorice and TCM Formulations Using Eastern Blot Fingerprinting Analysis by Yukihiro Shoyama

“…In eastern blotting, the GC molecule was divided into two functions. The aglycone part is recognized as an epitope and the sugar moiety can be combined to membrane. …”
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Social Anxiety among Chinese People by Qianqian Fan, Weining C. Chang

“…Subsequent analysis found that the new factor—other concerned anxiety—functioned the same as other social anxiety factors in their association with risk factors of social anxiety, such as attachment, parenting, behavioral inhibition/activation, and attitude toward group. …”
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Cognitive disorders in patients with atrial fibrillation by O.A. Yepanchintseva, A.S. Solonovych, O.S. Solonovych

“…Screening neuropsychological scales might be used to assess the state of cognitive functions in patients with AF, and contemporary neuroimaging methods allow detecting structural changes in the brain. …”
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