Gut microbiome and metabolome characteristics of patients with cholesterol gallstones suggest the preventive potential of prebiotics by Ye Liu, Hexin Li, Tianhan Sun, Gaoyuan Sun, Boyue Jiang, Meilan Liu, Qing Wang, Tong Li, Jianfu Cao, Li Zhao, Fei Xiao, Fangqing Zhao, Hongyuan Cui

“…Supplementing with FOS could serve as a potential approach for managing CGS by altering the composition and functionality of gut microbiota.…”
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Serum and tear autoantibodies from NOD and NOR mice as potential diagnostic indicators of local and systemic inflammation in Sjögren’s disease by Shruti Singh Kakan, Sara Abdelhamid, Sara Abdelhamid, Yaping Ju, Yaping Ju, J. Andrew MacKay, J. Andrew MacKay, J. Andrew MacKay, Maria C. Edman, Indu Raman, Chengsong Zhu, Prithvi Raj, Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez

“…The LG produces the protein-rich aqueous component of tears, and SjD-associated autoimmune dacryoadenitis (AD) may thus alter tear autoantibody composition.MethodsThe presence of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) in LG from two murine models of SjD-associated AD, male non-obese diabetic (NOD) and male non-obese insulitis resistant (NOR) mice, were evaluated using immunofluorescence. …”
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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

“…Our investigation focused on the impact of LL-EFLmC strain on the gut microbiota composition and avian pathogenic E. coli O78 challenge. …”
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Segmental multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis indicates dehydration status after exercise by Shuang Wang, Pengfei Zhang, Yang Hu, Yao Zheng, Hongyan Yang, Jiaheng Zhou, Xuyun Liu, Jie Xu, Hui Li, Yang Liu, Jia Li, Xing Zhang, Jing Lou, Ling Dong, Guiling Wu

“…Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a convenient and timely method to monitor body composition in resting conditions. The study obtained bioelectrical impedance (BI) from different segments at multi-frequency before and after exercise aiming to evaluate whether segmental multi-frequency (SMF)-BIA can indicate exercise dehydration in humans. …”
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Estimation of the water content of needles under stress by Erannis jacobsoni Djak. via Sentinel-2 satellite remote sensing by Jiaze Guo, Xiaojun Huang, Xiaojun Huang, Xiaojun Huang, Debao Zhou, Junsheng Zhang, Gang Bao, Gang Bao, Siqin Tong, Siqin Tong, Yuhai Bao, Yuhai Bao, Dashzebeg Ganbat, Dorjsuren Altanchimeg, Davaadorj Enkhnasan, Mungunkhuyag Ariunaa

“…Its damage predominantly affects pine species, resulting in significant changes to the biochemical composition of needle leaves. Needle leaf water content exhibits a clear response to these changes and is highly sensitive in reflecting the degree of tree damage.MethodsIn this work, we combine vegetation indices with machine learning algorithms to estimate the water content of needles at a large scale. …”
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Measurement report: In-depth characterization of ship emissions during operations in a Mediterranean port by L. Le Berre, L. Le Berre, L. Le Berre, B. Temime-Roussel, G. M. Lanzafame, B. D'Anna, N. Marchand, S. Sauvage, S. Sauvage, M. Dufresne, L. Tinel, T. Leonardis, J. Ferreira de Brito, A. Armengaud, G. Gille, L. Lanzi, R. Bourjot, H. Wortham

“…High-temporal-resolution data were simultaneously collected from two monitoring stations deployed in the port area to examine the composition in both the gas and the particulate phases. …”
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Examining the social distributions in neighbourhood black carbon and ultrafine particles in Montreal and Toronto, Canada by Emmanuelle Batisse, Marshall Lloyd, Alicia Cavanaugh, Arman Ganji, Junshi Xu, Marianne Hatzopoulou, Jill Baumgartner, Scott Weichenthal

“…Methods: We collected vulnerability indicators, including social, economic, household composition, and immigration status, at the dissemination area level for Montreal and Toronto using data from the 2006 and 2021 Canadian Census of Population. …”
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State of polar climate in 2023 by Ming-Hu Ding, Xin Wang, Lin-Gen Bian, Zhi-Na Jiang, Xiang Lin, Zhi-Feng Qu, Jie Su, Sai Wang, Ting Wei, Xiao-Chun Zhai, Dong-Qi Zhang, Lei Zhang, Wen-Qian Zhang, Shou-Dong Zhao, Kong-Ju Zhu

“…In this study, using observations, reanalysis and remote sensing data, we reported detailed polar climate changes in 2023, including warming, sea ice, atmospheric composition and extreme events. …”
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Targeting osteosarcopenia and multimorbidity for frailty prevention through identification and deep phenotyping methods in healthy ageing and high-burden disease cohorts (OPTIMA-C)... by Keng He Kong, Eng Sing Lee, Wee Shiong Lim, Sai Zhen Sim, Bryan Yijia Tan, Matthew Rong Jie Tay, Jong Moon Kim, Poo Lee Ong, Lay Wai Khin, Chin Jung Wong, Michael Gui Jie Yam, Justin Linghui Chew, Alvin Wai Kit Tan, Ananda Sidarta, Emily Yee, Karen Sui Geok Chua

“…In particular, physical performance (short physical performance battery and hand grip strength), sarcopenia (SARC-F questionnaire) and frailty assessment (FRAIL score, clinical frailty scale), four-region MUS, body composition analysis, dual X-ray absorptiometry, bone mineral densitometry, physical activity levels (International Physical Activity Questionnaire for the elderly [IPAQ-E], fitness trackers) and health-related quality of life assessment (EuroQoL-5D questionnaire five level [EQ5D-5L]) will be used. …”
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Ecological assessment of Iris hookeriana across subalpine and alpine regions of the Hindu-Himalayas by Muhammad Shakeel Khan, Shujaul Mulk Khan, Abdullah, Abdullah, Jie Liu, Jie Liu, Zeng-Yuan Wu, Zeng-Yuan Wu, Jawad Hussain, Shakil Ahmad Zeb, Nazir Mohammad, Zareena Batool, Zafeer Saqib, Rabia Afza, Fazal Manan, Shahab Ali

“…Edaphic, topographic, geographic coordinates, and elevation Global Positioning System (GPS) data were recorded on each sampling site. Plant species associations were analyzed using 5 m2 × 5 m2 quadrat for shrubs and 1 m2 × 1 m2 quadrat for herbaceous vegetation. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of research trends in agricultural soil organic carbon components from 2000 to 2023 by Guolong Ge, Xuanyi Chen, Hexiao Ma, Xiangqian Zhang, Xiangqian Zhang, Jingjing Shi, Xiaoxiang Wang, Xiaoqing Zhao, Xiaoqing Zhao, Manxiu Wang, Feng Xian, Zhanyuan Lu, Zhanyuan Lu, Zhanyuan Lu, Yuchen Cheng, Yuchen Cheng

“…Investigation of its composition and dynamics is crucial for enhancing carbon sequestration in soils and for stabilizing the global carbon cycle. …”
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Inorganic constituents in cassava derivatives: Total concentration, dietary intake and bioaccessibility by Leilane R. Santos, Filipe B. Santana, Hilária F.A. Silveira, Wellington C. de Carvalho, Laís A. Souza, Rennan Geovanny O. Araujo, Maria Graças A. Korn, Daniele Cristina M.B. Santos

“…Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the concentration and in vitro bioaccessibility of inorganic constituents in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) derivatives marketed in Brazil, aiming to uncover new data on the distribution and bioaccessibility of Mn and Mg. …”
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In Vitro Antibacterial Activity, Molecular Docking, and ADMET Analysis of Phytochemicals from Roots of <i>Dovyalis abyssinica</i> by Dereilo Bekere Belitibo, Asfaw Meressa, Abiy Abebe, Temesgen Negassa, Milkyas Endale, Frehiwot Teka Assamo, Messay Wolde-Mariam, Temesgen Abdisa Ayana, Marcel Frese, Norbert Sewald, Negera Abdissa

“…<i>Dovyalis abyssinica</i> is widely used in Ethiopia for treating various human ailments, yet its pharmacological properties and chemical composition remain largely unexplored. The chromatographic separation of <i>D. abyssinica</i> roots extract afforded five compounds, namely tremulacin (<b>1</b>), cochinchiside A (<b>2</b>), 5-methoxydurmillone (<b>3</b>), catechin-7-<i>O</i>-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (<b>4</b>), and stigmasterol (<b>5</b>), confirmed via IR, NMR, and MS spectral data. …”
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Evaluating reproductive outcomes in Saanen and Alpine doelings with suboptimal live weight and performance of their progeny by Luisa E.S. Hernández-Arteaga, Juan M. Vázquez-García, Manuel J. Flores-Najera, Venancio Cuevas-Reyes, Miguel Mellado, Reagan Sims, Brian Bruner, Jaime M. Cavazos-Galindo, Cesar A. Rosales-Nieto

“…Doelings did not receive a nutritional supplement to enhance growth rates. Data were analyzed by binomial or multinomial distribution. …”
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The state of the immunophenotype of blood lymphocytes in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in the post-COVID period by V.V. Popova, N.V. Het’man, Ya.I. Labanets, H.V. Kulikovska, O.E. Lavrinenko, O.V. Furmanova, O.I. Kovzun, M.D. Tronko

“…Today, the indicators of the subpopulation blood composition are one of the key characteristics of immune function. …”
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Proteomic profiling of human plasma and intervertebral disc tissue reveals matrisomal, but not plasma, biomarkers of disc degeneration by Christabel Thembela Dube, Hamish T. J. Gilbert, Niamh Rabbitte, Pauline Baird, Sonal Patel, Jeremy A. Herrera, Ivona Baricevic-Jones, Richard D. Unwin, Danny Chan, Kanna Gnanalingham, Judith A. Hoyland, Stephen M. Richardson

“…Functional analyses showed that more than 40% of these proteins were matrisome-related, indicating differences in ECM protein composition between severe and mild degenerate IVD tissues. …”
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Prevalence and influencing factors of micronutrient powder adoption among children aged 6–24 months by parental and grandparental caregivers: an analysis from rural China by Yiran Tian, Fangqun Leng, Xinru Zhou, Yadi He, Linhua Li, Ruixue Ye, Andrew Rule, Jieyuan Feng, Scott Rozelle, Yuju Wu, Huan Zhou

“…Conclusion Future efforts to improve the feeding behavior of caregivers in MNP programs both in China and abroad should improve children’s preference for MNP by changing its composition and taste, and increase caregivers’ feeding self-efficacy through health education. …”
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The Influence of the Seasonal Variability of <i>Candida</i> spp. Bloodstream Infections and Antifungal Treatment: A Mediterranean Pilot Study by Paola Di Carlo, Nicola Serra, Ornella Collotta, Claudia Colomba, Alberto Firenze, Luigi Aprea, Salvatore Antonino Distefano, Andrea Cortegiani, Giovanni Giammanco, Teresa Maria Assunta Fasciana, Roberta Virruso, Angela Capuano, Consolato M. Sergi, Antonio Cascio

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Various factors associated with seasonality, including temperature, humidity, geographical composition, and seasonal fluctuations, can influence the trends of microbes responsible for hospital infections, such as <i>Candida</i> spp. …”
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Phase angle is an indicator of GLIM-diagnosed malnutrition in patients undergoing major pancreatic and biliary surgery by Lijuan Wang, Pengxue Li, Yifu Hu, Bo Cheng, Lei Li, Lili Ding, Jinghai Song, Junmin Wei, Jingyong Xu

“…This is a cross-sectional study analyzing the prospective database of the Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Beijing Hospital, China, from December 2020 to September 2023. Basal data, diet surveys, anthropometry, and body composition were recorded. …”
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Association of bioelectrical impedance phase angle and nutritional status in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy by Jialing Li, Defu Hu, Yu Yan, Mengyu Yu, Hexing Hang, Hexing Hang, Yudong Qiu, Yudong Qiu, Dayu Chen, Xu Fu

“…Comprehensive nutritional screening, evaluation, and body composition measurements were conducted within the first 48 h after admission. …”
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