The oral disposition index calculated from a meal tolerance test is a crucial indicator for evaluating differential normalization of postprandial glucose and triglyceride excursions in morbidly obese patients after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy by Yukako Yamamoto, Takeshi Togawa, Osamu Sekine, Yuki Ozamoto, Junko Fuse, Choka Azuma, Jun Ito-Kobayashi, Yasumitsu Oe, Akeo Hagiwara, Masaki Kobayashi, Tadahiro Kitamura, Masanori Iwanishi, Akira Shimatsu, Atsunori Kashiwagi

“…To determine the normalization of postprandial blood glucose (PG) and triglyceride (TG) excursions in 30 morbidly obese patients with or without diabetes mellitus (DM) 1-year after they underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) vs. their pre-surgery data, we administered the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and a meal tolerance test (MTT) using a 75-g glucose-equivalent carbohydrate- and fat-containing meal. …”
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An advanced 3D lymphatic system for assaying human cutaneous lymphangiogenesis in a microfluidic platform by Minseop Kim, Sieun Choi, Dong-Hee Choi, Jinchul Ahn, Dain Lee, Euijeong Song, Hyun Soo Kim, Mijin Kim, Sowoong Choi, Soojung Oh, Minsuh Kim, Seok Chung, Phil June Park

“…The lymphatic system plays important roles in removing cell waste, residual proteins, various antigens, and immune cells from tissues to maintain homeostasis and activate the immune system through the drainage of interstitial fluid1,2. The skin protects our body from external stimuli such as pathogens through the cutaneous lymphatic system3,4. …”
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Acer palmatum thumb. Ethanol Extract Alleviates Interleukin-6-Induced Barrier Dysfunction and Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Colitis by Improving Intestinal Barrier Function and Reducing Inflammation by Kwang-Youn Kim, Tae-Woo Oh, Hyun Ju Do, Ju-Hye Yang, In Jun Yang, Yong Hyun Jeon, Young-Hoon Go, Soon-Cheol Ahn, Jin-Yeul Ma, Kwang-Il Park

“…KIOM-2015E (100 mg/kg) was orally administered once per day to BALB/C mice with colitis induced by administration of 5% DSS in drinking water. …”
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Differential quantity of key bioactive compounds and their antioxidative potential in novel apple genotypes: A correlative study for potential therapeutics by Syed Mudassir Jeelani, Salwee Yasmin, Ashiq Hussain Lone, Javid Iqbal Mir, Mohammad Irfan, Vishal Dinkar, Wasim Hassan Raja, Sajad Un Nabi, Mahendra Kumar Verma, Geetika Malik, Om Chand Sharma

“…Principal Component Analysis results revealed a correlation between total phenolic content and antioxidative potential. …”
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Two Novel Compounds Isolated from the Marine Fungal Symbiont of Aspergillus unguis Induce Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest in Breast Cancer Cells: In vitro Study by Bashari MH, Agung MUK, Ariyanto EF, Al Muqarrabun LMR, Salsabila S, Chahyadi A, Rosandy AR, Afifah E, Afni M, Atmaja HE, Putri T, Utami F, Subhan B, Syafrizayanti, Andriani Y, Elfahmi

“…Muhammad Hasan Bashari,1 Mochamad Untung Kurnia Agung,2 Eko Fuji Ariyanto,1 Laode Muhammad Ramadhan Al Muqarrabun,3 Syefira Salsabila,3 Agus Chahyadi,3 Andi Rifki Rosandy,3 Ervi Afifah,4 Merry Afni,5 Harold Eka Atmaja,5 Tenny Putri,5 Fitria Utami,5 Beginer Subhan,6 Syafrizayanti,7 Yosie Andriani,8 Elfahmi3,9 1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 2Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 3University Center of Excellence for Nutraceuticals, Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Center, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 4Graduate School of Master Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia; 5Biomedical Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 6Department of Marine Science and Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia; 7Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia; 8Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; 9School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Muhammad Hasan Bashari, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40161, West Java, Indonesia, Email bashari@unpad.ac.id Elfahmi, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, Email elfahmi@fa.itb.ac.idPurpose: A promising feature of marine sponges is the potential anticancer efficacy of their secondary metabolites. …”
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Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities in Anti-Amyloid Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease: Expert Recommendation for Standard MRI Protocol by Jimin Kim, Eunhee Kim, Mina Park, Yun Jung Bae, Chong Hyun Suh, Sung-Hye You, Younghee Yim, Ho-Joon Lee, Jin Wook Choi, Se Won Oh, Won-Jin Moon

“…To optimize ARIA monitoring in Korean clinical settings, the Korean Society of Neuroradiology (KSNR) and the Age and Neurodegeneration Imaging (ANDI) Study Group proposed MRI protocol recommendations on essential MR sequences, MRI acquisition parameters, timing and condition of MRI examinations, and essential details to provide a scientific basis for maximizing the safety and efficacy of AD treatment. …”
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Decoding the specific minty-like aroma of ‘Rucheng baimaocha’ (camellia pubescens) black tea by Jian Ouyang, Ronggang Jiang, Huimin An, Xingchang Ou, Jing Wang, He Xie, Wenjie Fu, Jing Zhang, Hongyu Chen, Qi Liu, Juan Li, Haitao Wen, Ligui Xiong, Jian-an Huang, Zhonghua Liu

“…Food Chemistry: X…”
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Comprehensive analysis of lncRNAs and mRNAs revealed potential participants in the process of avian reovirus infection by Shaqiu Zhang, Shaqiu Zhang, Shaqiu Zhang, Shaqiu Zhang, Jinkang Li, Mingshu Wang, Mingshu Wang, Mingshu Wang, Mingshu Wang, Renyong Jia, Renyong Jia, Renyong Jia, Renyong Jia, Shun Chen, Shun Chen, Shun Chen, Shun Chen, Mafeng Liu, Mafeng Liu, Mafeng Liu, Mafeng Liu, Dekang Zhu, Dekang Zhu, Dekang Zhu, Dekang Zhu, Xinxin Zhao, Xinxin Zhao, Xinxin Zhao, Xinxin Zhao, Ying Wu, Ying Wu, Ying Wu, Ying Wu, Qiao Yang, Qiao Yang, Qiao Yang, Qiao Yang, Juan Huang, Juan Huang, Juan Huang, Juan Huang, Xumin Ou, Xumin Ou, Xumin Ou, Xumin Ou, Di Sun, Di Sun, Di Sun, Di Sun, Bin Tian, Bin Tian, Bin Tian, Bin Tian, Yu He, Yu He, Yu He, Yu He, Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu, Anchun Cheng, Anchun Cheng, Anchun Cheng, Anchun Cheng

“…In our study, we collected duck embryo fibroblasts 18 h post-infection with ARV and conducted transcriptome sequencing analysis. …”
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Impact of Ag Coating Thickness on the Electrochemical Behavior of Super Duplex Stainless Steel SAF2507 for Enhanced Li-Ion Battery Cases by Hyeongho Jo, Jung-Woo Ok, Yoon-Seok Lee, Sanghun Lee, Yonghun Je, Shinho Kim, Seongjun Kim, Jinyong Park, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Byung-Hyun Shin, Jang-Hee Yoon, Yangdo Kim

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Screening and characterization of the scFv for chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting CEA-positive carcinoma by Chengcheng Zhang, Linling Wang, Qianzhen Zhang, Junjie Shen, Xia Huang, Meiling Wang, Yi Huang, Jun Chen, Yanmin Xu, Wenxu Zhao, Yanan Qi, Yunyan Li, Yanjiao Ou, Zhi Yang, Cheng Qian

“…Therefore, this study aimed to identify the optimal scFv and investigate its biological functions to further optimize the therapeutic potential of CAR-T cells targeting CEA-positive carcinoma.MethodsWe screened four reported humanized or fully human anti-CEA antibodies (M5A, hMN-14, BW431/26, and C2-45), and inserted them into a 3rd-generation CAR structure. …”
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Use of wearable technology in cardiac monitoring after cryptogenic stroke or embolic stroke of undetermined source: a systematic review by Jamie SY Ho, Elizabeth SY Ho, Leonard LL Yeo, William KF Kong, Tony YW Li, Benjamin YQ Tan, Mark Y Chan, Vijay K Sharma, Kian-Keong Poh, Ching-Hui Sia

“…External wearable devices detected AF in 20.7% (95% CI 14.9–27.2, I2 = 76%) of patients and MCT detected new AF in 9.6% (95% CI 7.4%–11.9%, I2 = 56%) of patients. …”
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The relevance of a multidomain geriatric assessment in older patients with heart failure by Emma E.F. Kleipool, Julia H.I. Wiersinga, Marijke C. Trappenburg, Albert C. vanRossum, Carmen S. vanDam, Su‐San Liem, Mike J.L. Peters, M. Louis Handoko, Majon Muller

“…Compared with no domains affected, odds ratios (95% confidence interval) for 1, 2, and ≥3 domains were 1.8 (0.5–6.5), 4.5 (1.3–15.4), and 7.2 (2.0–26.3) (P‐trend <0.01). …”
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HIV and diabetes impair M. tuberculosis-specific interferon-gamma responses on QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus testing by J.S. Zifodya, J.S. Kreniske, T.M. Temu, S.J. Masyuko, E.F. Attia, J.N. Mogaka, D. Onyango, S.T. Page, K. Crothers, J. Kinuthia, C. Farquhar, S.M. LaCourse

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Evaluation of Bone Mineral Metabolism in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: Quantitative Computed Tomography vs. Dual-Energy Absorptiometry and Correlation with Bone Turnover Markers by Aydan Mutis Alan, Zehra Sezer, Ahmet Oz, Cebrail Karaca, Mevlüt Tamer Dinçer, Ahmet Murt, Fatma Beyza Sag, Selma Alagoz, Serdar Sahin, Mustafa Sait Gonen, Elif Güzel, Sinan Trabulus, Nurhan Seyahi

“…Thirty-three subjects were assessed using both QCT and DXA (patient group: 14; control group: 19). The median age of the patient cohort was 44 (range: 22–50), whereas the median age of the control cohort was 42 (range: 27–48) (<i>p</i> = 0.72). …”
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Environmental Hazard of Polypropylene from Disposable Face Masks Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Possible Mitigation Techniques through a Green Approach by Selvakumar Vijayalakshmi, Preethi Gopalsamy, Karnan Muthusamy, Dinesh Kumar Sundarraj, Steffi Pulikondan francis, Thiyagarajan Ramesh, Deog-Hwan Oh, Duong Ly Thi Thuy, Tuyet Thi Anh Truong, Huu Tap Van, Shankar Karuppannan

“…Surface changes and variations in the intensity of functional groups and carbonyl index variations were confirmed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to ensure microbial degradation (up to 5.37% weight reduction of PP films within 30 days). …”
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Genome sequencing enhances the diagnostic yield and expands the genetic landscape of male breast cancer by Wen Wen, Sen Zhao, Yiwen Jiang, Chengzhu Ou, Changyuan Guo, Ziqi Jia, Jiayi Li, Yansong Huang, Hengyi Xu, Pengming Pu, Tongxuan Shang, Lin Cong, Xiang Wang, Nan Wu, Jiaqi Liu

“…Exome sequencing was used to transition from germline to somatic investigations, assessing second-hit variant and mutational signatures. Results: The GS analysis unveiled previously unrecognized pathogenic/likely pathogenic germline variants in BARD1, ATR, BRIP1, and CHEK2 (HGNC: 952, 882, 20473, 16627) among 21 BRCA1/2-negative patients with MBC, elevating the diagnostic yield from 12.5% to 33.0% in all MBC. …”
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Corrigendum: Screening and characterization of the scFv for chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting CEA-positive carcinoma by Chengcheng Zhang, Linling Wang, Qianzhen Zhang, Junjie Shen, Xia Huang, Meiling Wang, Yi Huang, Jun Chen, Yanmin Xu, Wenxu Zhao, Yanan Qi, Yunyan Li, Yanjiao Ou, Zhi Yang, Cheng Qian

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Relationship between the ST-Segment Resolution and Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients Who Underwent Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Byung Gyu Kim, Sung Woo Cho, Jeong-Ha Ha, Hyo Seung Ahn, Hye Young Lee, Gwang Sil Kim, Young Sup Byun, Kun Joo Rhee, Jong Chun Nah, Byung Ok Kim

“…These correlations were only observed in patients with left anterior descending artery (LAD) infarction but not observed in patients with non-LAD infarction. A cutoff IMR value was 27.3 for predicting incomplete STR after PPCI. …”
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Increasing inclusions of Tribulus terrestris as an additive in diets of sheep kept in confinement by Y.S. Schunk, C.F.M. Mendes, R.A. T. Almeida, I.P. Raimundo, I.Q. Takahashi, C.F. Silva, R.L. Valença, R.O. Rego, L.C. Nunes, M.T.C. Almeida

“…Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia…”
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Metabolic Modulation and Potential Biomarkers of the Prognosis Identification for Severe Aortic Stenosis after TAVR by a Metabolomics Study by Yanbiao Liao, Chang Liu, Tianyuan Xiong, Mingyue Zhao, Wen Zheng, Yuan Feng, Yijian Li, Yuanweixiang Ou, Zhengang Zhao, Yong Peng, Jiafu Wei, Qiao Li, Wei Meng, Xiaojing Liu, Mao Chen

“…Influential metabolites were identified by integrating the univariate test, multivariate analysis, and weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) algorithm. PLS-DA analysis revealed a significant extremely early (within 30 minutes after TAVR) alterations of metabolites in the ascending aorta, coronary sinus, and peripheral vein. …”
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