Local Recurrence of Rectal Cancer After Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision and Risk Factors: A Nationwide Multicenter Cohort Study in Japan by Takeru Matsuda, MD, PhD, Ichiro Takemasa, MD, PhD, Hideki Endo, MD, MPH, Shinichiro Mori, MD, PhD, Suguru Hasegawa, MD, PhD, Koya Hida, MD, PhD, Takuya Tokunaga, MD, PhD, Keitaro Tanaka, MD, PhD, Toshiki Mukai, MD, PhD, Jun Watanabe, MD, PhD, Junichiro Kawamura, MD, PhD, Kei Kimura, MD, PhD, Yoshihiro Kakeji, MD, PhD, Masahiko Watanabe, MD, PhD, Seiichiro Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Takeshi Naitoh, MD, PhD, Ta-Ta-Mi study group collaboratives in Japan Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

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Hormonal Contraception and Bone Metabolism: Emerging Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies on Post-Pubertal and Reproductive-Age Women by Alice Tassi, Ambrogio P Londero, Anjeza Xholli, Giulia Lanzolla, Serena Bertozzi, Luca Savelli, Federico Prefumo, Angelo Cagnacci

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Interpreting IGF-1 in children treated with recombinant growth hormone: challenges during early puberty by Helena-Jamin Ly, Helena-Jamin Ly, Carina Ankarberg-Lindgren, Hans Fors, Hans Fors, Staffan Nilsson, Jovanna Dahlgren, Jovanna Dahlgren

“…Levels of estradiol in girls and testosterone in boys were analyzed from previously collected frozen samples.ResultsNine of 58 (15.5%) estradiol samples in girls with Tanner breast stage 1 had pubertal levels of estradiol ≥25 pmol/L. …”
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CD32B1, a versatile non-signaling antibody-binding scaffold for enhanced T cell adhesion to tumor stromal cognate antigens by Sara W. Feigelson, Tali Dadosh, Nehora Levi, Anita Sapoznikov, Hadas Weinstein-Marom, Hadas Weinstein-Marom, Dayana Blokon-Kogan, Dayana Blokon-Kogan, Yahel Avraham, Tamar Unger, Gideon Gross, Gideon Gross, Rony Dahan, Ronen Alon

“…The molecule, termed mSA2-CD8h-tILCD32B1, was also successfully expressed in T cells, readily and stably bound biotinylated IgG mAbs in vitro and once decorated with the biotin labeled mAbs, conferred the T cells with high adhesiveness to multiple surface-coated antigens. mSA2-CD8h-tILCD32B1 expressing human T cells decorated ex vivo with a biotin-labeled mAb retained the antibody for hours after accumulation inside breast tumors implanted in immunodeficient recipient mice. …”
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Programmed cell death-related gene IL20RA facilitates tumor progression and remodels tumor microenvironment in thyroid cancer by Yuqi Wang, Yunlong Zhang, Min Liu, Yu Liu, Yu Zeng, Wei Zhang, Shuping Wu, Linfei Hu, Xianhui Ruan, Xiangqian Zheng, Ming Gao, Jingzhu Zhao

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Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms of Incomptine A in Treating Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Associated with U-937 Cells: Bioinformatics Approaches, Part I by Fernando Calzada, Normand García-Hernández, Elihú Bautista, José Manuel Sánchez-López, Miguel Valdes, Claudia Velázquez, Elizabeth Barbosa

“…Also, <b>IA</b> has cytotoxic activity in the triple-negative subtypes, HER2+, and luminal A of breast cancer cells, with its properties being associated with an effect on the antiapoptotic function of Hexokinase II (HKII). …”
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Relationship between mucin gene polymorphisms and different types of gallbladder stones by Gongqing Ren, Yongmao Fan, Ruizi Zhong, Gang Zou, Xiaojun Huang, Yue Zhang

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Emergency volunteering willingness and participation: a cross-sectional survey of residents in northern China by Hong Sun, Chaojie Liu, Wei Xu, Ye Li, Qunhong Wu, Lijun Gao, Zheng Kang, Yanhua Hao, Ning Ning, Mingli Jiao, Libo Liang, Yu Cui, Mengli Shi, Chao Liang, Xiaowen Zhao, Jie Fei, Qiuyu Wei, Ming Yi

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Evaluating the effects of dietary glutamine on performance, carcass traits, blood biochemistry, and intestine morphology in laying quail by Ewa Tomaszewska, Kamil Drabik, Kornel Kasperek, Piotr Dobrowolski, Monika Hułas-Stasiak, Renata Pyz-Łukasik, Waldemar Paszkiewicz, Monika Ziomek, Janine Donaldson, Katarzyna Dobrowolska, Artur Burmaczuk, Justyna Batkowska, Marcin B. Arciszewski, Siemowit Muszyński

“…Supplementation with 0.5% Gln significantly enhanced the laying rate after 12 weeks; daily feed intake and feed efficiency varied over time but were not consistently affected by Gln. Breast muscle weight was highest in quail supplemented with 1.5% Gln after 6 weeks. …”
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Dietary calcium intake in primary hyperparathyroidism and in its normocalcemic variant: a case-control study by Nicolò Bisceglia, Nicolò Bisceglia, Matteo Malagrinò, Matteo Malagrinò, Anna Piazza, Anna Piazza, Giulia Vandi, Giulia Vandi, Andrea Repaci, Uberto Pagotto, Uberto Pagotto, Guido Zavatta, Guido Zavatta

“…Whether dietary calcium intake might affect the clinical presentation of PHPT or NHPT has never been addressed consistently.ObjectiveTo describe patients with a diagnosis of NHPT or PHPT in relation to their calcium intake, through three standard validated questionnaires; to describe clinical, biochemical and radiological features of NHPT and PHPT patients compared to each other and to a control group.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingOutpatient, single academic medical center.Patients109 consecutive women recruited from February 2021 through April 2023. 54 patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT or NHPT) were age-matched with 55 unselected women undergoing bone density test screening due to recently diagnosed hormone-positive breast cancer. NHPT diagnosis was based on multiple determinations of both total and albumin-corrected serum calcium.InterventionsAdministration of all the following during routine endocrine consultation: a country-specific food-frequency questionnaire (LOC), the International Osteoporosis Foundation Calcium Calculator (IOF) and the National Osteoporosis Foundation calcium questionnaire (NOF).Main outcome measuresAny association between dietary calcium intake and clinical, radiological, or biochemical features.ResultsAll three questionnaires confirmed that NHPT patients had similar calcium intake as those with PHPT or controls. …”
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Development of a TCR-like antibody and chimeric antigen receptor against NY-ESO-1/HLA-A2 for cancer immunotherapy by Xin Liu, Yang Du, Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Wei Xiong, Yixiang Xu, Bingnan Yin, Yuqian Huang, Junjun Chu, Changsheng Xing, Chen Qian, Tianhao Duan, Helen Y Wang, John S. Yu, Rongfu Wang

“…In vivo antitumor activity was investigated in a triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) model and primary melanoma tumor model in immunocompromised mice.Results Monoclonal antibody 2D2 identified from phage-displayed library specifically bound to NY-ESO-1157-165 in the context of human leukocyte antigen HLA-A*02:01 but not to non-A2 or NY-ESO-1 negative cells. …”
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Longitudinal Changes in Body Weight of Breastfeeding Mothers in the First Year after Delivery and its Relationship with Human Milk Composition: a Combined Longitudinal and Cross-se... by Huijuan Ruan, Yajie Zhang, Qingya Tang, Xuan Zhao, Xuelin Zhao, Yi Xiang, Wei Geng, Yi Feng, Wei Cai

“…Leptin and adiponectin in breast milk and leptin in plasma are associated with the maternal body composition. …”
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Changes in cancer incidence and stage during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021 in the Nordic countries by Anna Johansson, Anna Skog, Tom Børge Johannesen, Tor Åge Myklebust, Simon M. Kønig, Charlotte Wessel Skovlund, Lina Steinrud Mørch, Søren Friis, Marnar Fríðheim Kristiansen, David Pettersson, Eva María Gudmundsdóttir, Nanna Margrét Kristinsdóttir, Helgi Birgisson, Sandra Irenaeus, Johan Ahlgren, Mats Lambe, Elli Hirvonen, Janne Pitkäniemi, Giske Ursin

“…Incidence rates also declined in the second pandemic wave (Q1 2021), ranging from –8.6% [–10.2%; –6.9%] (Sweden) to –2.3% [–4.6%; 0.1%] (Norway), and in Sweden also by –3.1% [–4.8%; –1.3%] in the third pandemic wave (Q4 2021). Stage I breast cancer incidence declined during 2020 in Denmark/Norway/Sweden, with some catch-up in stage II incidence in 2021. …”
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Bifidobacterium fermentation with infant formulas is associated with benefits for gut and brain barrier function by Emily G. Knox, Paula Sánchez-Díaz, Colin Buttimer, Sarah-Jane Leigh, Klara Vlckova, Colin Hill, Elaine Kennedy, Jonathan O’Regan, Seamus McSweeney, David Goulding, Maria Rodriguez Aburto, Caitriona M. O’Driscoll, John F. Cryan, Eoin Gunnigle, Gerard Clarke

“…The gut and blood-brain barrier are essential components of the microbiota-gut-brain axis and are influenced by diet, particularly in infancy. Breast milk supports gut and brain barrier function, but infant formulas often lack key protective components. …”
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Estimation of mangrove carbon stocks using unmanned aerial vehicle over coastal vegetation by S.H. Larekeng, M. Nursaputra, M.F. Mappiasse, S. Ishak, M. Basyuni, E. Sumarga, V.B. Arifanti, A.A. Aznawi, Y.I. Rahmila, M. Yulianti, R. Rahmania, A. Mubaraq, S.G. Salmo III, H. Ali, I. Yenny

“…Field surveys were conducted to determine the species composition of each mangrove stand and measure their diameter at breast height. The allometric formula was then used to calculate mangrove biomass, which was subsequently converted into carbon stock values. …”
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TP53 germline testing and hereditary cancer: how somatic events and clinical criteria affect variant detection rate by Paula Rofes, Carmen Castillo-Manzano, Mireia Menéndez, Álex Teulé, Sílvia Iglesias, Elisabet Munté, Mireia Ramos-Muntada, Carolina Gómez, Eva Tornero, Esther Darder, Eva Montes, Laura Valle, Gabriel Capellá, Marta Pineda, Joan Brunet, Lidia Feliubadaló, Jesús del Valle, Conxi Lázaro

“…Methods TP53 was analyzed in 6161 suspected hereditary cancer non-related patients categorized into three subgroups: (1) 495 patients fulfilling any LFS/Chompret clinical criteria; (2) 2481 patients diagnosed with early-onset breast/colorectal cancer; (3) 3185 patients without clinical criteria suggestive of hTP53rc. …”
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Dietary Se-enrich Cardamine violifolia supplementation decreases lipid deposition and improves antioxidant status in the liver of aging laying hens by Mengke Yan, Xin Cong, Hui Wang, Kun Qin, Yuhui Tang, Xiao Xu, Dan Wang, Shuiyuan Cheng, Yulan Liu, Huiling Zhu

“…Dietary SEC + SEY and SEY supplementation increased (P < 0.05) Se content in egg yolk and breast muscle compared to CON diet. Dietary SEC, SEY or SEC + SEY supplementation increased (P < 0.05) the activity of antioxidant enzymes (GSH-PX, T-AOC and T-SOD) in the plasma and liver and decreased (P < 0.05) MDA content in the plasma compared to CON diet. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Solanum lycopersicum L. (Tomato) Pomace on Growth Performance and some Blood Indices of Broiler Chickens by Meta-Analysis Method by Zahra Sahragard, seyyed javad Hosseini-vashan, Hossein Naeemipour Younesi, Seyyed Homayon Farhangfar

“…The effect of inclusion of tomato pomace on weight gain during the growth period, feed intake in all periods and FCR in the starter, grower, and finisher period, the blood concentration of triglyceride, glucose, and the percentage of abdominal fat, liver, heart, pancreas and gall bladder, also breast was not significantly affected by tomato pomace. …”
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Social vulnerability and genetic service utilization among unaffected BRIDGE trial patients with inherited cancer susceptibility by Jemar R. Bather, Melody S. Goodman, Adrian Harris, Guilherme Del Fiol, Rachel Hess, David W. Wetter, Daniel Chavez-Yenter, Lingzi Zhong, Lauren Kaiser-Jackson, Rachelle Chambers, Richard Bradshaw, Wendy Kohlmann, Sarah Colonna, Whitney Espinel, Rachel Monahan, Saundra S. Buys, Ophira Ginsburg, Kensaku Kawamoto, Kimberly A. Kaphingst, on behalf of the BRIDGE research team

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Derivation of allometric equations and carbon content estimation in mangrove forests of Malaysia by Waseem Razzaq Khan, Michele Giani, Stanislao Bevilacqua, Shoaib Ahmad Anees, Kaleem Mehmood, M. Nazre, Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Haddy, Abang Norizan Bin Abang Median, Japanie Bin Bujang, Fatin-Norliyana Mohamad-Ismail, Johar Mohamed, Zaiton Samdin, Rambod Abiri, Tuan-Marina Tuan-Ibrahim, Lydia-Suzieana Mohammad, Hamid-Reza Naji, Seemab Akram, Hazandy Abdul-Hamid, Timothy Dube

“…We measured 1403 trees across ten species, with Rhizophora apiculata identified as the dominant species. Using diameter at breast height (DBH) and tree height, we developed site species-specific allometric equations to estimate aboveground biomass. …”
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