Web-Based Respondent-Driven Sampling to Assess Biobehavioral Factors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Thailand: Cross-Sectional Study by Watcharapol Srinor, Suvimon Tanpradech, Panupit Thiengtham, Samart Karuchit, Charif Naksuk, Thitipong Yingyong, Thananda Naiwatanakul, Sanny Northbrook, Wolfgang Hladik

“… Abstract BackgroundRespondent-driven sampling (RDS) is the current standard for sampling key populations at risk for HIV infections but is usually limited to local implementation in single towns or cities. …”
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Use of ICT to Confront COVID-19 by Yousry Saber El Gamal

“…Supporting a digitized world and staying current in the latest technology will be essential for any country to remain competitive in a post COVID-19 world. …”
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The methyl-CpG binding domain 2 regulates peptidylarginine deiminase 4 expression and promotes neutrophil extracellular trap formation via the Janus kinase 2 signaling pathway in e... by Biao Peng, Mu-Yun Yan, Yun-Rong Chen, Fei Sun, Xu-Dong Xiang, Da Liu

“…Objective The prognosis for severe asthma is poor, and the current treatment options are limited. The methyl-CpG binding domain protein 2 (MBD2) participates in neutrophil-mediated severe asthma through epigenetic regulation. …”
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Food Application of Orange Seed Powder through Incorporation in Wheat Flour to Boost Vitamin and Mineral Profiles of Formulated Biscuits by Ashiq Hussain, Salah Laaraj, Tusneem Kausar, Aziz Tikent, Hanane Azzouzi, Samina Kauser, Qurat Ul An, Aqsa Iqbal, Saima Akram, Rizwan Nisar, Ayesha Najam, Haya Fatima, Shazia Yaqub, Kaoutar Elfazazi

“…As a result, there is increasing interest in fruits and vegetable seeds that contain bioactive chemicals, such as those that are obtained from orange seeds. …”
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Seismic Performance of Steel Column Base of Disc-spring Self-centering Energy-consuming Damper by SUN Jiateng, LIU Jianming, ZHU Guangzhi

“…When the number of shear energy dissipation plates is increased, the maximum stiffness, maximum residual deformation and energy consumption are increased by 20%, 25% and 20% respectively. …”
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NECROSIS AS A COMPLICATION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY by V.V. Lepsky, C. V. Osik

“…However, as a rule, most of the groups of painkillers contain vasoconstrictors of the cartridge, such as adrenaline hydrochloride, noradrenaline, although the last one is currently banned for use because of the complications that it can cause. …”
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Characterizing obesity: A qualitative study by Tim Bober, Flor Cameron, Lane Alexander, J.G. Luiggi-Hernandez, David Rometo, Linda-Marie Lavenburg, Haley Grant, Emily Klawson, Autumn R. Boyer, Kathleen M. McTigue, Julie Gouveia-Pisano, Avani Patel, Lisa Tarasenko, Jannette Escobar, Allison Brenner, Scott M. Vouri, Feng Dai, Megan E. Hamm

“…Conclusion: This qualitative study of people with obesity, health professionals, and payors demonstrated current views of addressing and treating obesity in clinical settings. …”
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Oral-Delivery Lactococcus lactis expressing cherry fusion lactoferrin peptides against infection of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli in chickens by Zhuoran Li, Xueying Wang, Dianzhong Zheng, Fuzhen Han, Yue Li, Han Zhou, Jiaxuan Li, Wen Cui, Yanping Jiang, Xiaona Wang, Weichun Xie, Lijie Tang

“…Historically, antibiotics and vaccinations currently control APEC infections in poultry, however, antibiotic-resistant strains and heterologous serotypes limit their effectiveness. …”
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Investigation of neuromodulation of the endbulb of Held synapse in the cochlear nucleus by serotonin and norepinephrine by Maria Groshkova, Maria Groshkova, Maria Groshkova, Maria Groshkova, Maria Groshkova, Theocharis Alvanos, Theocharis Alvanos, Theocharis Alvanos, Yumeng Qi, Fangfang Wang, Carolin Wichmann, Carolin Wichmann, Carolin Wichmann, Carolin Wichmann, Yunfeng Hua, Tobias Moser, Tobias Moser, Tobias Moser, Tobias Moser, Tobias Moser, Tobias Moser

“…Patch-clamp recordings from BCs revealed an increase in frequency of miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents (mEPSCs) upon application of NE but not 5-HT. …”
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Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BX-245-fermented milk alleviates tumor burden in mice with colorectal cancer by Chengcong Yang, Musu Zha, Lu Li, Jiaqi Qiao, Lai-Yu Kwok, Dandan Wang, Yongfu Chen

“…Collectively, our data suggest that administering probiotic fermented milk containing specific functional strains such as BX245 could result in a reduction in tumor burden in CRC mice. …”
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Neutralizing Antibody Spectrum in COVID-19 Patients who Became Ill During the Circulation of Different SARS-CoV-2 Variants by S. K. Pylaeva, L. I. Kozlovskaya, A. A. Erovichenkov, D. I. Sirazova, E. Y. Shustova, E. A. Artamonova, A. A. Sinyugina, I. V. Gordeychuk, D. V. Troshyanskiy, E. V. Kosareva, O. N. Solodovnikova, R. K. Kogotyzhev, A. U. Berestovskaia, I. N. Tyurin, D. N. Protsenko, A. A. Ishmukhametov

“…Thus, a fraction of people, regardless of age, who became infected in 2020-2021 have an antibody spectrum capable of neutralizing current and possibly related SARS-CoV-2 variants that will emerge in the near future. …”
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Assessment of the phenolic profile and biological activities of aqueous date seed extracts: A comparative analysis by Tareq M. Osaili, Aseel Swaidan, Anas Al-Nabulsi, Amin Olaimat, Susanne Neugart, Layla Engelhardt, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Mutamed Ayyash, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Maher M Al-Dabbas, Reyad S. Obaid, Nada El Darra

“…Date palm fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a well-known fruit that has become increasingly popular among consumers due to its pleasant flavor, nutrient-dense content, and nutraceutical characteristics. …”
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CAR-T cells and TRUCKs that recognize an EBNA-3C-derived epitope presented on HLA-B*35 control Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferation by Michael Hudecek, Anna Christina Dragon, Katharina Zimmermann, Thomas Nerreter, Deborah Sandfort, Julia Lahrberg, Stephan Klöß, Christina Kloth, Caroline Mangare, Agnes Bonifacius, Sabine Tischer-Zimmermann, Rainer Blasczyk, Britta Maecker-Kolhoff, Barbara Uchanska-Ziegler, Hinrich Abken, Axel Schambach, Britta Eiz-Vesper

“…IL-12, secreted by TRUCKs on target contact, was further tested for its chemoattractive and activating potential towards monocytes and natural killer (NK) cells.Results After co-cultivation with EBV target cells, TÜ165 CAR-Ts and TRUCKs showed an increased activation marker expression (CD137, CD25) and release of proinflammatory cytokines (interferon-γ and tumor necrosis factor-α). …”
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Climate variability off Africa's southern Cape over the past 260 000 years by K. Purcell, K. Purcell, K. Purcell, M. H. Simon, M. H. Simon, M. H. Simon, E. J. Pryor, E. J. Pryor, S. J. Armitage, S. J. Armitage, H. J. L. van der Lubbe, E. Jansen, E. Jansen, E. Jansen

“…At the same time, this region preserves some of the most abundant Middle Stone Age (MSA) archaeological sites containing records of <i>Homo sapiens</i> behavioural and technological evolution. …”
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Potential Herb-Drug Interactions Among Elderly Nursing Home Residents in Romania by Hanna Sebesi, László István Bába, Melinda Kolcsár, Zsolt Gáll, Soma Dávid

“…Evidence shows that herb-drug interactions (HDIs) are significant in clinical pharmacology. However, the current use of herbal supplements and the prevalence of HDIs among elderly patients in nursing homes is not known. …”
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Optimal dietary vitamin E level facilitates ovarian development of female largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) broodstock by Qiuyu Gao, Qiao Feng, Dong Zhou, Zhili Ding, Changle Qi, Youqin Kong, Qiyou Xu

“…The current study was designed to explore the effects of dietary vitamin E on the ovarian development and health of female largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). …”
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Fexuprazan safeguards the esophagus from hydrochloric acid-induced damage by suppressing NLRP1/Caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptotic pathway by Seo Yeon Kim, Seo Yeon Kim, Jung-Ho Yoon, Da Hyun Jung, Ga Hee Kim, Chul Hoon Kim, Chul Hoon Kim, Sang Kil Lee

“…Esomeprazole, a representative PPI, and three currently marketed P-CABs (vonoprazan, tegoprazan, and fexuprazan) were used for pretreatment. …”
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Safety, Feasibility, and Tolerability of Ten Days of At-Home, Remotely Supervised tDCS During Gamified Attention Training in Children with Acquired Brain Injury: An Open-Label, Dos... by Athena Stein, Justin Riddle, Kevin A. Caulfield, Paul E. Dux, Maximilian A. Friehs, Philipp A. Schroeder, Michael P. Craven, Madeleine J. Groom, Kartik K. Iyer, Karen M. Barlow

“…When delivered daily, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may improve attention; however, access to daily in-clinic tDCS treatment can be limited by other commitments, including concurrent therapy, school commitments, and caregiver schedules. …”
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Elevated levels of Letm1 drives mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiomyocyte stress-mediated apoptosis in cultured cardiomyocytes by Anushka Deshpande, Leo Weirauch, Tapan Kumar Baral, Marco Steier, Ankush Borlepawar, Manju Kumari, Lucia S. Kilian, Karsten Richter, Elke Hammer, Derk Frank, Constanze Schmidt, Norbert Frey, Ashraf Y. Rangrez

“…Electrophysiologically, Letm1 reduced L-type Ca2+ current density and significantly shortened action potential duration, leading to impaired contractility. …”
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Artificial Intelligent Model to Enhance Thermal Conductivity of TiO₂-Al₂O₃/Water-Ethylene Glycol-Based Hybrid Nanofluid for Automotive Radiator by Md. Munirul Hasan, Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Md. Arafatur Rahman, Suraya Abu Bakar, Mohammad Saiful Islam, Tarek Khalifa

“…Vehicular cooling system is one of the priorities for the automobile industry, aiming to achieve sustainability and energy efficiency. Currently, coolants are being utilized in cooling systems that exhibit super heat transfer capabilities. …”
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