Comprehensive investigation of matrix metalloproteinases in skin cutaneous melanoma: diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic insights by Lingxia Wu, Chenxiaoxiao Liu, Weicai Hu

“…Our findings also revealed associations between MMP expression and immune modulation, drug sensitivity, and functional states of SKCM cells. …”
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Omentin-1, a Protective Adipokine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Gao Y, Chen C, Huang X, Liu Y, Zhou Z, Pan Y

“…There is increasing evidence for involvement of the immune system in this disease. Adipokines have been reported to be critical immunoregulators in many clinical conditions, including gastrointestinal (GI) inflammatory diseases. …”
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Genomic characteristics and molecular epidemiology of MRSA from medical centers in Mexico: Results from the Invifar network. by Gabriela Echaniz-Avilés, Luis Ángel Núñez-García, Eduardo Rodríguez-Noriega, Consuelo Velázquez-Acosta, Luis Esaú López-Jácome, Eduardo López-Gutiérrez, Talia Pérez-Vicelis, Cristina Torres-Báez, Ulises Garza-Ramos, Nadia Rodríguez-Medina, Juan Manuel Barajas-Magallón, Rosario Vázquez-Larios, Aldo Rafael Silva-Gamiño, Rafael Franco-Cendejas, Adolfo Gómez-Quiroz, Elvira Garza-González

“…Multiple genes for adhesion, enzymes, immune evasion, and secretion system were detected, regardless of SCCmec type. …”
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Nutritional and General Awareness of Vitamin D Status among Adult Population in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study by Reder Rafiq Mohammed Salih, Fadhluddin Nasruddin Shakor, Dalia Ardal Ali, Rafiq Mohammed Salih Rashid

“…Nevertheless, more than two-thirds (83.3%) of participants defined the positive role of vitamin D in preventing osteoporosis and immune system strengthening (61%). Furthermore, nutritional awareness among the participants was variable. …”
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Sacral neuromodulation outcomes in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients by Tyler Trump, Po-Ming Chow, Vivian Hua, Omer Anis, Mazen Mansour, Howard B. Goldman

“…INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE:: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common immune mediated disease of the central nervous system. …”
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Association between vitamin D levels and preserved ratio impaired spirometry: an investigation of mediating roles of systemic inflammation and metabolic indicators by Tong Lin, Shanshan Huang, Fen Zhou, Xingkai Shen, Haiyan Mao

“…Mediation analysis was conducted to explore potential mediating roles of systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, and bilirubin. …”
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Cognitive impairment, depressive and anxiety disorders among post-COVID-19 survivors: a follow-up study by Ayman A. Aziz, Ahmed A. Latif, Sandra W. Elseesy

“…Abstract Background Psychiatric signs may be induced by the cytokine storm that is implicated in the immune response to coronavirus through neuro-inflammation. …”
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ICAM1 blockade improves ischemic muscle reperfusion in diabetic mice by Ninon Foussard, Célia Bourguignon, Virginie Grouthier, Caroline Caradu, Candice Chapouly, Alain-Pierre Gadeau, Thierry Couffinhal, Marie-Ange Renault

“…On the contrary, we found that capillary functionality e.i. acquisition of functional intercellular junctions and immune quiescence is impaired in HFD + STZ mice. Notably, 28 days after hind limb ischemia surgery, HFD + STZ mice display significantly increased capillary permeability to IgG and significantly increased levels of ICAM1. …”
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Is differential cleaning needed for SARS-CoV-2 beyond standard procedures? A systematic review by Uduak Okomo, Ememobong N. Aquaisua, Osamagbe Asemota, Deborah Ndukwu, Josephine E. Egbung, Ekpereonne B. Esu, Olabisi A. Oduwole, John E. Ehiri

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Circular RNA encoded by PPARG in the peripheral blood and a lipopolysaccharide-induced cardiomyocyte inflammation model is identified as a marker of fulminant myocarditis by Shasha Huang, Shumin He, Fei Xiao, Yang Zhou, Su Lyu

“…GO and KEGG analysis revealed that the genes encoding the dysregulated circRNAs were associated with various biological functions related to the risk of FM development, including infectious diseases, the immune system, and signal transduction. The high expression of hsa_circ_0064338 (circ_PPARG) was confirmed in both the myocardial cell inflammation model and peripheral blood from a large sample of FM patients. …”
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Doxycycline Usage for Prevention of Leptospirosis among Farmers and Reasons for Failure to Use Chemoprophylaxis: A Descriptive Study from Southern Sri Lanka by C. L. Fonseka, B. N. Vidanapathirana, C. M. de Silva, A. A. B. B. Athukorala, P. R. Goonawardena, A. P. Karunathilake, I. H. Rajapakse, A. S. Dissanayake

“…Themes responsible for non-usage were elicited such as lack of awareness of chemoprophylaxis usage, false sense of security from the disease by perceived “immunity” due to prolong exposure or due to low prevalence of disease, lack of motivation, lack of availability of medication, and fear of side effects. …”
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Segmental analysis of human hair reveals intra-annual variation in 25(OH)D3 concentrations in modern and archaeological individuals by Kate Britton, Orsolya Czére, Eléa Gutierrez, Linda M. Reynard, Eamon Laird, Gary Duncan, Baukje de Roos

“…Abstract Vitamin D is essential for healthy skeletal growth and is increasingly recognised for its role in chronic disease development, inflammation and immunity. 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) concentrations are an indicator of vitamin D status and are normally analysed in plasma or serum samples in clinical settings, while archaeological studies rely on the identification of skeletal markers of vitamin D deficiency, such as rickets. …”
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Exposure to high-temperature and high-humidity environments associated with cardiovascular mortality by Yalan Wu, Xiangrong Feng, Jinmei Li, Mengjun Li, Yao Wang, Weihui Lu, Huanhuan Luo

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hCTLA4-Gene-Modified Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hBMMSCs) Maintain POSTN Secretion to Enhance the Migration Capability of Allogeneic hBMMSCs through the Integ... by Lei Song, Fei Zhang, Rui Zhou, Jun Xiao, Lei He, Fei Dai

“…In conclusion, hCTLA4-gene-modified hBMMSCs maintain POSTN secretion to enhance the migration capability of allogeneic hBMMSCs through the integrin αvβ3/FAK/ERK signaling pathway in the T cell immune activation environment.…”
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Changes in Techno-Functional Characteristics of Cow Colostrum Powder Prepared by Freeze Drying by Anamika Das, Raman Seth, Ayon Tarafdar, Swarnima Dey, Yogesh Kumar, Ranjna Sirohi

“…In freeze-dried bovine skimmed colostrum powder (BSCP) and bovine colostrum whey powder (BCWP), IgG emerged as the highest fraction among immune factors, whereas in growth factors, insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF1) and transforming growth factor β2 (TGFβ2) were found in large proportion as compared to insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) and transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1). …”
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Anti-GAPDH Autoantibody Is Associated with Increased Disease Activity and Intracranial Pressure in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Jingjing Sun, Xue Li, Haotian Zhou, Xiaoyun Liu, Jingjing Jia, Qizhi Xie, Sijia Peng, Xiaolin Sun, Qingwen Wang, Li Yi

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an immune disease characterized by multiorgan involvement. …”
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Mono-allelic epigenetic regulation of polycistronic transcription initiation by RNA polymerase II in Trypanosoma brucei by Rudo Kieft, Laura Cliffe, Haidong Yan, Robert J. Schmitz, Stephen L. Hajduk, Robert Sabatini

“…Trypanosoma brucei brucei is unable to infect humans because of its susceptibility to an innate immune complex, trypanosome lytic factor (TLF) in the circulation of humans. …”
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Determination of antioxidant and phytochemical properties of premix extract of brown macroalgae Padinaaustralis, Sargassum licifolium and Stoechospermum marginatum from Chabahar co... by Paria Akbary

“…Like other organisms, polyphenols have beneficial properties such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that improve growth performance, nutrient utilization, immunity, and disease resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical compounds (sterol, phenol and flavonoids) and grinding each of the macroalgae by an electric mill (Moulinex model), antioxidant activity (diphenylpicryl hydrazyl (DPPH)) of premix extracts of brown macroalgae Padina australis, Sargassum ilicifolium and Stoechospermum marginatum.Materials and methods: Brown macroalgae Sargassum ilicifolium, Nizimuddinia zanardini, Cystoseria indica, Padina australis and Stoechospermum marginatum were collected from Chabahar shores during low tide in December 2022 and after being transported to the laboratory, they were rinsed with freshwater to remove debris. …”
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The effect of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA. 5.2 infection on perioperative physiological indicators in orthopedic patients by Hao Wu, JunZhe Yang, YuQin Yan, Xiao Hu, BiXi Li, PengFei Cheng, XiaoYang Song

“…Changes in the following factors were compared within and between the two groups: heart rate, mean arterial pressure, oxygenation index at the time of entry into the operating room, incision of the skin and exit from the operating room and the neutrophil‒lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet‒lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune inflammation index (SII), D-dimer level, and fibrinogen degradation product (FDP) level. …”
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Microbial keratitis in Southern Malawi: a microbiological pilot study by Timothy Neal, Dean Everett, Stephen B Kaye, Alistair Darby, Moira Gandiwa, Shaffi Mdala, Caroline E Corless, Rose Herbert, Nicholas A V Beare, Tobi F Somerville, Thokozani Zungu, Malcolm J Horsburgh, Petros C Kayange

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