Mucosal Epithelial Jak Kinases in Health and Diseases by Narendra Kumar, Longxiang Kuang, Ryan Villa, Priyam Kumar, Jayshree Mishra

“…As information about the roles of Jak3 in gastrointestinal functions and associated diseases are only just emerging, in the review, we summarize its implications in gastrointestinal wound repair, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity-associated metabolic syndrome, and epithelial cancers. Lastly, we shed lights on identifying potential novel targets in developing therapeutic interventions of diseases associated with dysfunctional IEC.…”
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Potential Virulence and Survival of Acid-Resistant Bacillus cereus KS100Bc Isolated from Foodservice Establishments in Korea by Seung Min Kim, Daekeun Hwang, Hyun Jung Kim

“…KS100Bc exhibited increased expression of genes associated with pH homeostasis, oxidative response, metabolic rearrangements, and general stress response with over twofold (P value < 0.05) relative gene expression compared with the type strain. …”
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Association of Wrist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors among Type II Diabetics in a Ghanaian Population by Christian Obirikorang, Yaa Obirikorang, Emmanuel Acheampong, Enoch Odame Anto, Emmanuel Toboh, Evans Adu Asamoah, Bright Amakwaa, Emmanuella Nsenbah Batu, Peter Brenya

“…The overall prevalence of dyslipidaemia, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and hypertension was 42.4%, 76.3%, and 39.8%, respectively. …”
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Flavonoids, Isoquinoline Alkaloids, and Their Combinations Affect Growth Performance, Inflammatory Status, and Gut Microbiome of Broilers Under High Stocking Density and Heat Stres... by Kittisak Insawake, Thaweesak Songserm, Ornprapun Songserm, Yongyuth Theapparat, Kazeem D. Adeyemi, Konkawat Rassmidatta, Yuwares Ruangpanit

“…The α- and β-diversity, microbiota composition, and metabolic pathways were affected by treatment groups. …”
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HIV and the gut microbiome: future research hotspots and trends by Zhen Wu, Zhan-Peng Xie, Xin-Xin Cui, Xiang-Bin Sun, Fang-Yi Zhao, Nuo Wang, Yu Li, Yu Li, Yu Li, Haixia Wang, Haixia Wang, Haixia Wang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Jing Shen, Fulei Chen, Haogang Sun, Jia He, Jia He, Jia He

“…Furthermore, understanding the metabolic mechanisms of short-chain fatty acids in T cells is essential. …”
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Synthesis and application of zinc oxide nanoparticles in Pieris brassicae larvae as a possible pesticide effect by Isabella Martins Lourenço, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Marcelo Lizama Vera, Nicolás Hoffmann, Olga Rubilar Araneda, Leonardo Bardehle Parra

“…Finally, the results of the present study with ZnO NPs and P. brassicae larvae suggest an initial trigger for future possibilities of exploration and more in-depth studies to clarify the interaction of ZnO NPs and the possible metabolic pathways triggered in these insect pests.…”
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The Early Results of the Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass on Patients with Different Body Mass Index by Mohsen Mahmoudieh, Behrouz Keleidari, Naser Afshin, Masoud Sayadi Shahraki, Shahab Shahabi Shahmiri, Erfan Sheikhbahaei, Hamid Melali

“…This study has aimed to assess short-term metabolic and nutritional effects of laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass/one anastomosis gastric bypass (MGB/OAGB) with a loop bypass length of 180 centimeters (cm) and compare these factors among patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40–45 and 45–50 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2). …”
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Sleep Disorders and Reproductive Health: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Potential Interventions by Magdalena Rosa-Bończak Rosa, Patrycja Marta, Filip Maciej Huzarski, Klaudia Anna Pawełek, Gabriela Monika Ferfecka, Agata Ossolińska, Natalia Morawiecka, Lucyna Stolarska, Oliver Carlton, Weronika Kłosowicz

“…Chronic stress, obesity, and other factors accompanying sleep disturbances can impair the functioning of hormonal axes, ultimately leading to oxidative stress—a metabolic basis for fertility issues. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of sleep disorders on reproductive health, focusing on the mechanisms, clinical consequences, and potential therapeutic interventions.     …”
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ALKALOHALOPHILIC BACTERIA OF THE FAMILY BACILLACEAE IN THE LAKES OF THE BADAIN JARAN DESERT (CHINA) by E. B. Erdyneeva, A. A. Radnagurueva, N. L. Belkova, Z. B. Namsaraev, E. V. Lavrentieva

“…With respect to the substrates used, the isolated cultures are noted for extensive metabolic activity and, when in their natural habitats, are supposedly active participants of the destruction of organic matter. …”
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Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in out-patients of the Russian Federation: DIREG 2 study results by V. T. Ivashkin, O. M. Drapkina, I. V. Mayev, A. S. Trukhmanov, D. V. Blinov, L. K. Palgova, V. V. Tsukanov, T. I. Ushakova

“…The high prevalence of NANCFLD was revealed in primary or secondary patients admitted healthcare institutions for any reason including those with suspected NAFLD (patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia).…”
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A single-plasmid-based, easily curable CRISPR/Cas9 system for rapid, iterative genome editing in Pseudomonas putida KT2440 by Qifeng Wen, JinJin Chen, Jin Li, Ida Putu Wiweka Dharmasiddhi, Maohua Yang, Jianmin Xing, Yilan Liu

“…Abstract Background Pseudomonas putida KT2440, a non-pathogenic soil bacterium, is a key platform strain in synthetic biology and industrial applications due to its robustness and metabolic versatility. Various systems have been developed for genome editing in P. putida, including transposon modules, integrative plasmids, recombineering systems, and CRISPR/Cas systems. …”
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Changes in the intestinal microbiota induced by the postnatal environment and their association with hypertension by Patrizia Dardi, Camille Perella Coutinho, Sarah de Oliveira, Simone Aparecida Teixeira, Renaide Rodrigues Ferreira Gacek, Eduardo Purgatto, Marco Aurélio Ramirez Vinolo, Marcelo Nicolás Muscará, Luciana Venturini Rossoni

“…Our findings revealed significant differences in the microbiota's composition and its metabolic activity in young non-fostered SHR (SS) vs. …”
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Association Between SHBG Levels and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Ajay Malvi, Muhammed Shabil, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Roopashree R, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Kamal Kundra, Vinamra Mittal, Amit Kumar, Pancham Cajla, Ganesh Bushi, Rachana Mehta, Zaid Khan, Prakasini Satapathy, Shilpa Gaidhane, Renu Sah

“…ABSTRACT Sex hormone‐binding globulin (SHBG) regulates sex hormone availability and is influenced by metabolic factors. Variations in SHBG levels during pregnancy may affect the development of hypertensive disorders such as gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). …”
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Android to gynoid fat ratio and its association with functional capacity in male patients with heart failure by Marcelo Rodrigues Dos Santos, Guilherme Wesley Peixoto daFonseca, Letícia Pironato Sherveninas, Francis Ribeiro deSouza, Antônio Carlos Battaglia Filho, Caio Eduardo Novaes, Rosa Maria Rodrigues Pereira, Carlos Eduardo Negrão, Antônio Carlos Pereira Barretto, Maria‐Janieire de Nazaré Nunes Alves

“…Sarcopenic obesity was defined according to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health criteria (FNIH). Blood sample for metabolic and hormonal parameters were measured. Fifteen patients (12.7%) showed sarcopenic obesity (body mass index > 25 kg/m2 with FNIH index < 0.789). …”
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Types of dietary sugars and carbohydrates, cardiometabolic risk factors, and risk of diabetes: a cohort study from the general Danish population by Marta Trius-Soler, Maja Bramming, Majken K. Jensen, Janne S. Tolstrup, Marta Guasch-Ferré

“…Conclusions Our findings suggest that a higher intake of dietary fiber and fructose is associated with a lower risk of diabetes and healthier metabolic status, while higher glucose intake is associated with a higher diabetes risk. …”
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Identifying Factors for Low-Risk Participation in Alternative Cardiac Rehabilitation Models for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease Using MI’S SCOREPAD by Eric J. Brandt, Joshua Garfein, Chih-Wen Pai, Joseph Bryant, Eva Kline-Rogers, Samantha Fink, Melvyn Rubenfire

“…Low-risk factors included not having any of the following: metabolic syndrome, presence of implantable cardioverter defibrillator or permanent pacemaker, active smoking, prior stroke, congestive heart failure, obesity, advanced renal disease, poor exercise capacity, peripheral arterial disease, angina, or clinical depression (MI’S SCOREPAD). …”
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In-silico screening and analysis of missense SNPs in human CYP3A4/5 affecting drug-enzyme interactions of FDA-approved COVID-19 antiviral drugs by Amro A. Abdelazim, Mohamad Maged, Ahmed I. Abdelmaksoud, Sameh E. Hassanein

“…CYP3A4/5 enzymes are involved in metabolizing drugs, notably antivirals against SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Causal Mediation Analyses for the Natural Course of Hepatitis C: A Prospective Cohort Study by Yi-Ting Huang, Yao-Chun Hsu, Hwai-I Yang, Mei-Hsuan Lee, Tai-Hsuan Lai, Chien-Jen Chen, Yen-Tsung Huang

“…In women, hypertension (20.0%), metabolic syndrome (18.9%), and type 2 diabetes (17.0%) also mediated HCV-induced mortality. …”
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Duckweed: a starch-hyperaccumulating plant under cultivation with a combination of nutrient limitation and elevated CO2 by Ling Guo, Ling Guo, Yang Fang, Songhu Wang, Yao Xiao, Yanqiang Ding, Yanling Jin, Xueping Tian, Anping Du, Zhihua Liao, Kaize He, Shuang Chen, Yonggui Zhao, Li Tan, Zhuolin Yi, Yuqing Che, Lanchai Chen, Jinmeng Li, Leyi Zhao, Peng Zhang, Zhengbiao Gu, Fangyuan Zhang, Yan Hong, Qing Zhang, Hai Zhao

“…In this study, we integrated whole-genome sequencing, epigenomics, transcriptomics, enzyme activity, and composition variation to elucidate the mechanisms of efficient starch accumulation in duckweed in terms of starch accumulation and carbon partitioning, regulation of the expression of genes in the starch metabolic pathway, and sucrose biosynthesis and transportation.Results and discussionAlthough Landoltia punctata exhibits dramatic gene family contraction, its starch content and productivity reached 72.2% (dry basis) and 10.4 g m-2 d-1, respectively, in 10 days, equivalent to a yield of 38.0 t ha-1 y-1, under nutrient limitation treatment with elevated CO2 levels. …”
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Protracted Hypocalcemia following 3.5 Parathyroidectomy in a Kidney Pancreas Recipient with a History of Robotic-Assisted Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass by Hugo Bonatti, Naureen Iqbal, Catherine Kling, Willie Melvin, James Broome

“…Our patient’s protracted hypocalcemia originates from a combination of 3.5 gland parathyroidectomy, altered intestinal anatomy post-RYGBP, and potentially her pancreas transplant causing additional metabolic derangement. Alternative bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy may be more suitable for patients with renal failure or organ transplants in whom adequate absorption of vitamins, minerals, and drugs such as immunosuppressants is essential.…”
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