Extraction of tree branch skeletons from terrestrial LiDAR point clouds by Jimiao Gao, Liyu Tang, Honglin Su, Jiwei Chen, Yuehui Yuan

“…Various comparative experiments are conducted on terrestrial-LiDAR-scanned data from nine trees across six species. The results show that the proposed method performs effectively, with overall wood–leaf separation accuracies ranging from 86% to 93%. …”
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Impacts of free-roaming dogs on spatiotemporal niches of native carnivores in Taiwan by Hsin-Cheng Ho, Tzung-Su Ding, Hsiao-Wei Yuan, Jo-Szu Tsai, Guo-Jing Weng, Yu-Hsiu Lin, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yu-Bo Huang, Shih-Ching Yen

“…The ferret badgers also avoided dogs spatially (Species Interaction Factor, SIF < 1). However, crab-eating mongooses co-occurred with dogs spatially (SIF > 1), possibly due to their strong dependence on specific environments (i.e., forests around freshwater environments). …”
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Prostate cancer cells elevate glycolysis and G6PD in response to caffeic acid phenethyl ester-induced growth inhibition by Tzu-Ping Lin, Pei-Chun Chen, Ching-Yu Lin, Bi-Juan Wang, Ying-Yu Kuo, Chien-Chih Yeh, Jen-Chih Tseng, Chieh Huo, Cheng-Li Kao, Li-Jane Shih, Jen-Kun Chen, Chia-Yang Li, Tzyh-Chyuan Hour, Chih-Pin Chuu

“…Flow cytometry and ELISA were used to determine the level of reactive oxygen species in PCa cells being treated with CAPE. Results Seahorse Bioenergetics analysis revealed that ECAR, glycolysis, OCR, and ATP production were elevated in C4-2B cells under CAPE treatment. …”
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A Chromosomal-level genome assembly and annotation of fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) by Li Li, Fawen Hu, Dong Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Jing Diao, Yijing Zhu, Fengxiang Gao, Ying Fan, Yuxia Jian, Xue Wang, Lei Pan, Wen Guo

“…Abstract Fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii Jordan & Starks, 1895) is a valuable marine fish species, crucial for aquaculture in Northern China due to its high-quality meat and significant economic value. …”
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Innovative determination of phytohormones in Aloe vera by Muhammad K. Hakeem, Meera Maraqa, Sampath K. Elangovan, Sampath K. Elangovan, Esam Eldin Saeed, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Khaled M. Hazzouri, Iltaf Shah, Iltaf Shah, Khaled M. A. Amiri

“…The results underscore the significant role of ABA, I3AA, SA, and GA in the plant's hormonal profile, offering a valuable tool for the analysis of phytohormonal content in Aloe vera and other plant species. The method is particularly beneficial for addressing health-related concerns regarding the presence and concentration of phytohormones in Aloe vera.…”
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JNK and NADPH Oxidase Involved in Fluoride-Induced Oxidative Stress in BV-2 Microglia Cells by Ling Yan, Shengnan Liu, Chen Wang, Fei Wang, Yingli Song, Nan Yan, Shuhua Xi, Ziyou Liu, Guifan Sun

“…In CNS, activated microglial cells can release more reactive oxygen species (ROS), and NADPH oxidase (NOX) is the major enzyme for the production of extracellular superoxide in microglia. …”
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Effect of cisplatin/gold chitosan nanocomposite on oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral epithelial cells by Basma Abdelrahman Ahmed, Rania Osama M. Mohsen, Marwa Sharaky, Marwa A. Ramadan, Amna H. Faid, Mai Hafez Mohamed

“…The expressions of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) markers; malondialdehyde and nitric oxide were the highest in Cis/AuCh nanocomposite-treated HNO97, while the reduced glutathione expression was the lowest. …”
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Transcriptome analysis provides insights into the role of TLP16 in Musa acuminata Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense wilt by Yi-le Huo, Si-wen Liu, Huo-qing Huang, Zai-yuan Li, Mudassar Ahmad, Meng-xia Zhuo, Wen-juan Chen, Chun-yu Li, Bo Liu, Ya-dong Li

“…The ancestor–descendant relationship was explained, six genes remained remarkably conserved across species could represent the ancestral genes of the TLP gene family. …”
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Bacterial Multiresistance and Microbial Diversity of Milk Received by a University Hospital Milk Bank by Dayane da Silva Zanini, Benedito Donizete Menozzi, Wanderson Sirley Reis Teixeira, Felipe Fornazari, Gismelli Cristiane Angeluci, Raquel Cuba Gaspar, Lucas Franco Miranda Ribeiro, Carlos Eduardo Fidelis, Marcos Veiga dos Santos, Juliano Gonçalves Pereira, Helio Langoni

“…Resistance to antimicrobials varied among species, with a higher percentage of isolates resistant to penicillins and macrolides. …”
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A green forage diet enhances microbial diversity in buffalo rumen by Angela Salzano, Giovanna Bifulco, Alfio Calanni Macchio, Valentina Longobardi, Francesca Aragona, Giovan Maria Pacelli, Giuseppe Campanile

“…Al though the abundant microbial taxa of the rumen are not affected by the experimental diet, we observed a significant increase in rare species and an overall increase in total biodiversity in the Green group. …”
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Identifying human activities causing water pollution based on microbial community sequencing and source classifier machine learning by Zhangmu Jing, Yi Zhang, Xiaoling Liu, Qingqian Li, Yanji Hao, Yeqing Li, Hongjie Gao

“…The results revealed that the microbial assembly was mainly dominated by deterministic factors (environmental factors and interactions between species), and the metacommunity partition was significantly associated with human activities in both water and sediment (Chi-square testw P = 1.93 × 10-22; Chi-square tests P = 6.00 × 10-6). …”
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Exploring the Mechanisms of Iron Overload-Induced Liver Injury in Rats Based on Transcriptomics and Proteomics by Yujia Shu, Xuanfu Wu, Dongxu Zhang, Shuxia Jiang, Wenqiang Ma

“…Excessive iron supplementation may lead to iron overload and elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in animals, causing cellular damage. …”
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Integrating Bulk and Single-Cell Transcriptomic Data to Identify Ferroptosis-Associated Inflammatory Gene in Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease by Zhou H, Peng Y, Huo X, Li B, Liu H, Wang J, Zhang G

“…FuRong Laboratory, Changsha, Hunan, 410078, People’s Republic of China, Email ghzhang@hunnu.edu.cn Jian Wang, The Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410006, People’s Republic of China, Email 205106@csu.edu.cnBackground: Ferroptosis is a form of programmed cell death triggered by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, characterized by iron accumulation and elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cell membrane damage. It is associated with a variety of diseases. …”
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Il luogo e il senso: creazione e significazione degli spazi nel mondo globale by Gambardella, Fabiana, Amodio, Paolo

“…If the ways human beings shaped the space around them indicate their evolution - the changes in their anthropological profile - then we wonder what form stones could take in an era when even the paper book is replaced by the changing words that appear on bright and seductive screens – the irreplaceable extensions of a super-emancipated species. Actually, the digital revolution also contributes to the current changing in the organization of physical space. …”
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Size effect-based improved antioxidant activity of selenium nanoparticles regulating Anti-PI3K-mTOR and Ras-MEK pathways for treating spinal cord injury to avoid hormone shock-indu... by Peixin Liu, Xiaodong Liu, Zihao Wu, Kui Shen, Zhaofeng Li, Xiaowei Li, Qifeng Wu, Leung Chan, Zhong Zhang, Yutong Wu, Liwen Liu, Tianfeng Chen, Yi Qin

“…This study proposed a synthesis method for ultra-small-diameter lentinan Se nanoparticles (LNT-UsSeNPs) with significantly superior reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging capabilities compared to conventional lentinan Se nanoparticles (LNT-SeNPs). …”
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Larvicidal activity of Bacillus thuringiensis strains against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes by Prakai Rajchanuwong, Sawaporn Peaboon, Ratchadawan Ngoen-Klan, Atsalek Rattanawannee, Atirat Noosidum, Boonhiang Promdonkoy, Jariya Chanpaisaeng, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap

“…Three strains (JC690, JC691, and JC699) showed toxicity to both mosquito species, compared with the reference Bti strain. Strain JC691 demonstrated the highest efficacy against Ae. aegypti and Cx. quinquefasciatus, with an LC50 value of 6.96 × 104 CFU/ml and 1.16 × 103 CFU/ml, respectively. …”
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Different n-6/n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratios affect postprandial metabolism in normal and hypertriglyceridemic rats by Ligang Yang, Chao Yang, Zhixiu Song, Min Wan, Hui Xia, Xian Yang, Dengfeng Xu, Da Pan, Hechun Liu, Shaokang Wang, Guiju Sun

“…The 1:1 ratio resulted in a lower postprandial reactive oxygen species (ROS) level than 5:1 and 10:1 n-6/n-3 PUFA ratios in NC groups. …”
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Cecum microbiota composition, fermentation characteristics, and immunometabolic biomarkers of Yunshang black goat fed varying dietary energy and protein levels by Binlong Fu, Xiaoqi Zhao, Muhammad Khan, Yanting Jiang, Weijuan Li, Maida Mushtaq, Baiji Danzeng, Xiaojun Ni, Zobia Azeem, Qingyong Shao, Bai Xue, Yina Ouyang

“…Twenty goats (five from each treatment group) were randomly slaughtered after a 50-day feeding trial, and cecal digesta and tissue were sampled for microbial analysis.ResultsThe cecal content revealed that the high-energy groups (HEHP, HELP) had lower pH levels than the LEHP group (p &lt; 0.05) and significantly higher valeric and isovaleric acid concentrations in HEHP. Although species richness (Chao1 index) remained consistent, the HEHP group showed higher diversity (Shannon and Simpson indices) than LEHP (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Acinetobacter baumannii represses type VI secretion system through a manganese-dependent small RNA-mediated regulation by Somok Bhowmik, Avik Pathak, Shivam Pandey, Kuldip Devnath, Abhiroop Sett, Nishant Jyoti, Timsy Bhando, Jawed Akhter, Saurabh Chugh, Ramandeep Singh, Tarun Kumar Sharma, Ranjana Pathania

“…ABSTRACT Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is utilized by many Gram-negative bacteria to eliminate competing bacterial species and manipulate host cells. Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC 17978 utilizes T6SS at the expense of losing pAB3 plasmid to induce contact-dependent killing of competitor microbes, resulting in the loss of antibiotic resistance carried by pAB3. …”
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TaSnRK3.23B, a CBL-interacting protein kinase of wheat, confers drought stress tolerance by promoting ROS scavenging in Arabidopsis by Feiyan Dong, Yide Liu, Huadong Zhang, Yaqian Li, Jinghan Song, Sheng Chen, Shuailei Wang, Zhanwang Zhu, Yan Li, Yike Liu

“…TaSnRK3.23B overexpression in Arabidopsis promoted reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging via the accumulation of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) and then conferred significant tolerance to drought. …”
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