First-in-human, multicenter, open-label, phase I study of ATOR-1017 (evunzekibart), a 4-1BB antibody, in patients with advanced solid malignancies by Peter Ellmark, Jeffrey Yachnin, Ana Carneiro, Lena Schultz, Amanda Hahn, Sumeet Ambarkhane, Karin Enell Smith, Gustav J. Ullenhag

“…Five patients experienced a severe (≥ grade 3) TRAE; neutropenia (n=2), febrile neutropenia (n=1), chest pain (n=1), increased liver enzymes (n=1), and leukopenia and thrombocytopenia (n=1). …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals interactions between host and microbes in Bama miniature pigs during weaning by Wen Ma, Li Yin, Ying Hu, Xu Liu, Zhenghong Guo, Bingyang Zhong, Haofeng Qiu, Jing Li

“…While bacteria related to infection such as Chlamydia, Clostridium, Clostridioides, and Blautia were enriched after weaning. The carbohydrate enzymes CBM91, CBM13, GH51_1, and GH94 increase after weaning, which may contribute to the digestion of complex plant fibers. …”
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Optimal Vase Solution for <i>Gerbera hybrida</i> Cut Flower Keeping Fresh by Activating SA and Cytokinin Signaling and Scavenging Reactive Oxygen Species by Chaoshui Xia, Yiyang Cao, Weixin Gan, Huifeng Lin, Huayang Li, Fazhuang Lin, Zhenhong Lu, Weiting Chen

“…Further, transcriptome GO-enrichment and physiological analysis showed that the OS might extend VL of Gerbera cut flowers by scavenging reactive oxygen species, including by activating the expression of genes related to oxidoreductase activity and the activities of antioxidant-system-related enzymes catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), while decreasing the malondialdehyde (MDA) content. …”
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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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Methyltransferase-like 7B participates in bladder cancer via ACSL3 m6A modification in a ferroptosis manner by Jiani He, Changming Dong, Xiandong Song, Zhongkai Qiu, Hao Zhang, Yuanjun Jiang, Tao Liu, Xiaojun Man

“…Considering that ferroptosis is emerging as a therapeutic target for cancer, and the possible relationship between METTL7B and antioxidant enzymes. We, here, examined that ectopic METTL7B expression abolished ferroptosis markers in cells raised by Erastin treatment, including the production of lipid ROS, the increased cellular iron and MDA content, the decreased gene expression of ACSL3, FANCD2, and FADS2, as well as the mitochondrial injury observed by electron microscopy. …”
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Protective and Ameliorative Effects of Hydroethanolic Extract of Piper nigrum (L.) Stem against Antiretroviral Therapy-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Dyslipidemia in Wistar Rats by Doreen Enyang, Mubo A. Sonibare, Armelle D. Tchamgoue, Lauve R. Y. Tchokouaha, Fanta S. Yadang, Gael N. Nfor, Christelle W. Kom, Patrick D. H. Betote, Cedric F. Tchinda, Steveng S. K. Tiogo, Gabriel A. Agbor

“…Portions of the liver and kidneys were collected for histological evaluation, while liver homogenates were prepared from the rest to measure antioxidant enzymes. PNS possessed in vitro cytotoxic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. …”
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Gelatin/PLA-loaded gold nanocomposites synthesis using Syzygium cumini fruit extract and their antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and anti-Alzheimer’s acti... by Manickam Rajkumar, S. I. Davis Presley, Nathiya Thiyagarajulu, Koyeli Girigoswami, Gopalarethinam Janani, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Bharathi Madheswaran, Bhupendra Prajapati, Nemat Ali, Mohammad Rashid Khan

“…The anti-Alzheimer activity was confirmed by inhibition of the AChE (76.37 ± 1.18%) and BChE (85.94 ± 1.38%) enzymes. In vivo studies of zebrafish embryos showed that Ge/PLA/AuNCs have excellent biocompatibility and nontoxicity. …”
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CD137 Signaling Promotes Endothelial Apoptosis by Inhibiting Nrf2 Pathway, and Upregulating NF-κB Pathway by Tianxin Geng, Yang Yan, Yue Zhang, Liangjie Xu, Guangyao Zang, Jin Chuan Yan

“…Confocal microscopy and Western blot analysis showed that the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 in the agonist-CD137 group was significantly inhibited, and the expression of its downstream antioxidant enzymes was also decreased when compared with control. …”
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Domestic sewage irrigation on dynamics of nutrients and heavy metals in soil and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production by S. R. Salakinkop, C. S. Hunshal

“…Enhanced activity of dehydrogenase and phosphatase enzymes and organic carbon in sewage-irrigated field contributed more to available nutrient pool of soil. …”
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Metagenomic Sequencing Combined with Metabolomics to Explore Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Changes in Mice with Acute Myocardial Infarction and the Potential Mechanism of Allicin by Gao Y, Qin G, Liang S, Yin J, Wang B, Jiang H, Liu M, Luo F, Li X

“…Additionally, it exhibits the ability to enhance myocardial energy metabolism flexibility through modulating metabolites and key enzymes associated with the fatty acid metabolic pathway. …”
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Candidate SNP markers of social dominance, which may affect the affinity of the TATAbinding protein for human gene promoters by I. V. Chadaeva, D. A. Rasskazov, E. B. Sharypova, L. K. Savinkova, P. M. Ponomarenko, M. P. Ponomarenko

“…Within this hypothesis, we analyzed 21 human genes –ADORA2A, BDNF, CC2D1A, CC2D1B, ESR2, FEV, FOS, GH1, GLTSCR2, GRIN1, HTR1B, HTR1A, HTR2A, HTR2C, LGI4, LEP, MAOA, SLC17A7, SLC6A3, SNCA, TH – which represent the functions of proteins known as physiological markers of aggressive behavior in animals: hormones and their receptors, biosynthetic enzymes and receptors of neurotransmitters, transcription and neurotrophic factors. …”
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Severe pregnancy-associated atypical hemolytic uremia syndrome in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a novel survival case report by Yan Yang, Xiao-jin Li, Hua-Yan Yuan, Jing-Jing Xiong, Peng-Fei Li, Zhen Wang

“…In the intensive care unit, aHUS must be differentiated from sepsis-related multiple organ dysfunction, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome. Early recognition of aHUS is critical for effective treatment and improved prognosis. …”
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Adipose-derived stem cells promote the recovery of intestinal barrier function by inhibiting the p38 MAPK signaling pathway by Mei Yang, Wangbin Xu, Chaofu Yue, Rong Li, Xian Huang, Yongjun Yan, Qinyong Yan, Shisheng Liu, Yuan Liu, Qiaolin Li

“…The expression of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, HMGB1, IL-1β and IL-6), antioxidant enzymes (iNOS, SOD and CAT), and oxidative products (MDA and 8-iso-PGF2α) was detected using ELISA kits and related reagent kits. …”
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Draft genome sequence of a co-harbouring blaNDM-5 and mcr-1.1 Escherichia coli phylogroup A isolate associated with patient colonisation in Ireland by Anna Tumeo, Francesca McDonagh, Aneta Kovarova, Kate Ryan, Christina Clarke, Georgios Miliotis

“…Despite lacking fosfomycin-inactivating-enzymes, fosfomycin resistance was observed, possibly due to efflux pumps. …”
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Biosynthesis of a range of ZnO nanoparticles utilising Salvia hispanica L. seed extract and evaluation of their bioactivity by Kiran Singh, Shweta Yadav

“…Additionally, it had significant inhibitory effects on the enzymes α-amylase (72.93%) and α-glucosidase (60.48%) by ZnONP-η. …”
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Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Profile, Oxidative Status, and Fertility Traits in Male Japanese Quail Fed on Ginger (Zingiber officinale, Roscoe) Essential Oil by Tchoffo Herve, Kana Jean Raphaël, Ngoula Ferdinand, Folack Tiwa Laurine Vitrice, Adoum Gaye, Moussa Mahamat Outman, Ngouozeu Moyo Willy Marvel

“…The serum content in total protein and globulin and the antioxidant enzymes activities increased in treated birds compared to the control. …”
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Evaluation of the merit of ethanolic extract of Annona reticulata as an anti-cancer agent in human colon cancer cell lines (HCT-116) [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not appr... by Sri Pragnya Cheruku, Krishnananda Prabhu, Akshatha G Nayak, Vijetha Shenoy Belle, Vanishree Rao, Pooja Prakash Rao, Nitesh Kumar

“…The bioinformatics analysis of these phytochemicals showed a high potential to affect the levels of key proteins driving colon cancer progression, inhibiting the enzymes and proteins overexpressed in cancer. Conclusion The outcome of this study endorses the potential of phytochemicals of the petroleum ether fraction of ethanolic leaf extract of Annona reticulata for the development of a new chemotherapeutic agent in the treatment of colon cancer.…”
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Study on the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Activity and Potential Mechanism of <i>Polygonum viviparum</i> L. by Zhen Yang, Jingyuan Man, Haoyu Liu, Di Wu, Qiangwen Gu, Hongjuan Zhang, Yu Liu, Dan Shao, Baocheng Hao, Shengyi Wang

“…Secondly, PV was proven to attenuate the effects of oxidative stress on body weight gain and thymus development by establishing the Senna leaf-induced diarrhea model in rats, as well as to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes and the content of non-enzymatic antioxidants in the intestinal tract and to enhance the rats’ own antioxidant defenses, to mitigate the oxidative damage caused by diarrhea. …”
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Alkaloid Profile, Anticholinesterase and Antioxidant Activities, and Sexual Propagation in <i>Hieronymiella peruviana</i> (Amaryllidaceae) by Olimpia Llalla-Cordova, Javier E. Ortiz, Luciana R. Tallini, Laura Torras-Claveria, Jaume Bastida, Lorena Celina Luna, Gabriela E. Feresin

“…This work examines the alkaloidal profile using GC-MS and UPLC-MS/MS of alkaloid-enriched extracts obtained from the leaves and bulbs of <i>H. peruviana</i> and their inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzymes. In addition, the phenolic and flavonoid content in the methanolic extract from bulbs was quantified and the antioxidant capacity was evaluated. …”
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Response of alcohol fermentation strains, mixed fermentation and extremozymes interactions on wine flavor by Ling-Zhi Zhao, Ling-Zhi Zhao, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Xiang-Ying Wei, Xiang-Ying Wei, Xiang-Ying Wei, Bo Lin, Feng-Jin Zheng, Krishan K. Verma, Gan-Lin Chen, Gan-Lin Chen, Gan-Lin Chen

“…Fermentation is a metabolic process where the chemical composition of an organic substrate is fragmented via the cellular enzymes under anaerobic conditions. Mixed fermentation, which involves using multiple strains, can enhance the aroma of fermented food, overcome the limitations of single strain fermentation, and improve flavor and quality of food. …”
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