Biomarkers in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer for efficiency of immune checkpoint inhibitors by Zixi Wu, Junbiao Zhang, Le Li, Zhihua Wang, Chunguang Yang

“…Better understanding of these predictive biomarkers could screen which patients are most likely to benefit. This review article examines biomarkers for screening patients potentially effective in immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.…”
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Shedding Light on the Prognostic and Predictive Value of Circulating Tumor DNA for Management of Patients with Early-Stage Colon Cancer by Rami Yanes MD, Turcin Saridogan MD, PhD, Vikram Gorantla MD, Abigail Overacre PhD, Ronan W. Hsieh MD, James Celebrezze MD, Tara Magge MD, Meghana Singhi MD, Anwaar Saeed MD, Amer H. Zureikat MD, Arvind N. Dasari MD, Ibrahim Halil Sahin MD

“…Currently, randomized clinical trials are enrolling to better define this role. In this review article, we review recent literature on ctDNA and its role in patients with colon cancer. …”
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Bioactive molecules from soybeans (Glycine max) with anti-type 2 diabetes activity: a systematic review by Adekunle Babajide Rowaiye, Lorretha Chinonye Emenyonu, Ezinne Janefrances Nwonu, Okiemute Ajiroghene Okpalefe, Joseph Akwoba Ogugua, Victor Oluwatoyin Akinseye, Gordon Chukwuma Ibeanu

“…Given the significance of T2D as a major public health concern, the goal of this review article is to highlight the role of bioactive properties of soybeans in the prevention, control, and management of the disease. …”
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An overview of the status, productivity and determinants of improved forage technology adoption in Ethiopia: a review by Mamaru Tesfaye, Lemma Tessema

“…Moreover, we conducted a literature search on key national-level research institutions, the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production Proceedings, the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) of Ethiopia, and conference proceedings and abstracts of societies and other relevant databases related to our keywords. This review article, therefore, highlights important issues that potentially constrain farmers` improved forage technology adoption and implementation in Ethiopia. …”
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Risk versus Benefit of Using Hydroxychloroquine to Treat Patients with COVID-19 by George G. Zhanel, Michael A. Zhanel, Kevin F. Boreskie, Joseph P. Lynch, James A. Karlowsky

“…Additionally, these same trials reported adverse events including cardiac, neuropsychiatric, hematologic, and hepatobiliary manifestations in patients with COVID-19 whom had been treated with HCQ. This review article summarizes the available data pertaining to the adverse events associated with HCQ use, alone or in combination with azithromycin, in patients with COVID-19 in order to fully assess the risk versus benefit of treating COVID-19 patients with these agents. …”
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Progress in Dual (Piezoelectric-Magnetostrictive) Phase Magnetoelectric Sintered Composites by Rashed Adnan Islam, Shashank Priya

“…The primary aims of this review article are (a) to develop the fundamental understanding of ME behavior in perovskite piezoelectric-spinel magnetostrictive composite systems, (b) to identify the role of composition, microstructural variables, phase transformations, composite geometry, and postsintering heat treatment on ME coefficient, and (c) to synthesize, characterize, and utilize the high ME coefficient composite. …”
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MS-Based Analytical Techniques: Advances in Spray-Based Methods and EI-LC-MS Applications by Federica Bianchi, Nicolò Riboni, Veronica Termopoli, Lucia Mendez, Isabel Medina, Leopold Ilag, Achille Cappiello, Maria Careri

“…In this context, several efforts have been made to achieve analytical instrumentation able to perform real-time analysis in the native environment of samples and to generate highly informative spectra. This review article provides a survey of some instrumental innovations and their applications with particular attention to spray-based MS methods and food analysis issues. …”
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Assessment methods for bicycle environment safety and comfort: A scoping review by Tufail Ahmed, Ali Pirdavani, Irene Febryana Sitohang, Geert Wets, Davy Janssens

“…However, selecting appropriate methods for specific contexts cannot be undermined. This review article provides a helpful guide on selecting an appropriate methodology for the unique characteristics of the study area that enhances the effectiveness of bicycle infrastructure evaluation.…”
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Hydrogen Storage Materials: Promising Materials for Kazakhstan’s Hydrogen Storage Industry by S. Abdimomyn, S. Malik, M. Skakov, Y. Koyanbayev, A. Miniyazov, F. Malchik

“…Solid-state materials offer a safer and more reliable alternative for hydrogen storage under various operating conditions. This review article provides an in-depth analysis of hydrogen storage materials, focusing on metal hydrides, complex hydrides, and carbon-based materials, with particular attention to their thermodynamic, structural, and kinetic properties. …”
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Functions of BCL-XL at the Interface between Cell Death and Metabolism by Judith Michels, Oliver Kepp, Laura Senovilla, Delphine Lissa, Maria Castedo, Guido Kroemer, Lorenzo Galluzzi

“…In particular, BCL-XL has been shown to modulate a number of pathophysiological processes, including—but not limited to—mitochondrial ATP synthesis, protein acetylation, autophagy and mitosis. In this short review article, we will discuss the functions of BCL-XL at the interface between cell death and metabolism.…”
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PHYTOCHEMICAL, USE IN ETHNOMEDICINE, AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES OF MARCHANTIA GENUS by Dicki Bakhtiar Purkon, Tonny Cortis Maigoda, Adreanus Andaja Soemardji, Yayat Sudaryat, Faizah Min Fadhlillah, Maria Immaculata Iwo, Ainun Nadhifah

“…Purpose: This review focuses on secondary metabolites obtained from the thalloid and whole plant parts (herbs) and the compilation of their pharmacological activities, which are still poorly documented. Review: This review article obtained related information through extensive international journals (online) scientific databases and offline (books) related to all searches of the species of the genus Marchantia which included: phytochemical content (secondary metabolites) and various pharmacological activities which were collected and compared all results of literature studies from various aspects. …”
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T Regulatory and T Helper 17 Cells in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: Facts and Perspectives by Alessia Alunno, Francesco Carubbi, Onelia Bistoni, Sara Caterbi, Elena Bartoloni, Giulia Mirabelli, Francesca Cannarile, Paola Cipriani, Roberto Giacomelli, Roberto Gerli

“…In particular, the role played by different IL-17-producing T cell subsets as well as the effects of pharmacological therapies on Treg/Th17 cell balance represents an intriguing issue. The aim of this review article is to provide an overview of current knowledge on Treg cells and IL-17-producing T cells in pSS pathogenesis. …”
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Application of Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Datasets, Methods and Tools by Yu. Yu. Dyulicheva

“…Meanwhile, the full potential of learning analytics tools can only be revealed by introducing an integrated approach to the analysis of educational data, taking into account the needs of all participants and organizers of the educational process.This  review  article  discusses  learning  analytics  methods  related  to  the  study  of  social  interaction patterns between students and teachers, and learning analytics tools from the implementation of simple dashboards to complex frameworks that explore various levels of learning analytics. …”
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Recognition and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage by Tasabih Ali EL Hassan Mohamed, Edwin Chandraharan, Yang Pan

“…Additionally, they must respond swiftly if PPH occurs and ensure a multidisciplinary, multilayered approach for a synchronized response to optimize outcomes. This review article emphasizes the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of PPH based on current scientific evidence as well as international best practice recommendations.…”
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Unlocking the secrets of the immunopeptidome: MHC molecules, ncRNA peptides, and vesicles in immune response by Arpita Balakrishnan, Arpita Balakrishnan, Gabriela Winiarek, Olga Hołówka, Jakub Godlewski, Agnieszka Bronisz

“…The immunopeptidome, a diverse set of peptides presented by Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules, is a critical component of immune recognition and response. This review article delves into the mechanisms of peptide presentation by MHC molecules, particularly emphasizing the roles of ncRNA-derived peptides and extracellular vesicles (EVs) in shaping the immunopeptidome landscape. …”
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Analgesic Mechanism of Sinomenine against Chronic Pain by Wei Jiang, Weiming Fan, Tianle Gao, Tao Li, Zhenming Yin, Huihui Guo, Lulu Wang, Yanxing Han, Jian-Dong Jiang

“…Previously, we have demonstrated that sinomenine possessed a broad analgesic spectrum in various chronic pain animal models and repeated administration of sinomenine did not generate tolerance. In this review article, we discussed sinomenine’s analgesic mechanism with focus on its role on immune regulation and neuroimmune interaction. …”
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Unravelling the Enigma of Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Perspectives: A Narrative Review by Rohit Wani, Bhagyesh Sapkale, Supriya Meshram, Sachin R Gedam

“…Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) is an extremely rare phenomenon characterised by an exceptional ability to recall personal life events vividly. The present review article explores the unique characteristics of HSAM that distinguish it from other memory phenomena, such as mnemonics. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy of Inflammatory Lung Diseases: Current Understanding and Future Perspectives by C. Randall Harrell, Ruxana Sadikot, Jose Pascual, Crissy Fellabaum, Marina Gazdic Jankovic, Nemanja Jovicic, Valentin Djonov, Nebojsa Arsenijevic, Vladislav Volarevic

“…In addition to the suppression of lung-infiltrated immune cells, MSCs have potential to differentiate into alveolar epithelial cells in vitro and, accordingly, represent new players in cell-based therapy of inflammatory lung disorders. In this review article, we described molecular mechanisms involved in MSC-based therapy of acute and chronic pulmonary diseases and emphasized current knowledge and future perspectives related to the therapeutic application of MSCs in patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.…”
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Land use impacts on surface water quality by statistical approaches by K. Afed Ullah, J. Jiang, P. Wang

“…Every statistical method has unique purpose, application and solves different problems. This review article pinpoints that how statistical approaches in combination with spatial scale can be applied to develop statistically significant land use land cover- water quality relationship for better water quality evaluation.…”
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Unraveling the Genetic Heartbeat: Decoding Cardiac Involvement in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Valeria Novelli, Francesco Canonico, Renzo Laborante, Martina Manzoni, Alessandra Arcudi, Giulio Pompilio, Eugenio Mercuri, Giuseppe Patti, Domenico D’Amario

“…Assessing the genetic origin of the phenotypic variability of the disease in both the onset and progression of cardiomyopathy in DMD would be extremely helpful in managing these patients. This review article aims to spotlight the genetic background associated with Cardiomyopathy in DMD patients toward a more predictive personalized model of care.…”
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