Serum LINC01278 serves as a negative biomarker for sepsis and its up-regulation inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory response in THP-1 cells by Ying Gu, Honggang Jia, Xinyu Lin, Ling Wang

“…Dual-luciferase reporter assays, along with RIP experiments, have verified that LINC01278 functions as a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) for miR-451a. …”
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Differential GTP-dependent in-vitro polymerization of recombinant Physcomitrella FtsZ proteins by Stella W. L. Milferstaedt, Marie Joest, Lennard L. Bohlender, Sebastian N. W. Hoernstein, Buğra Özdemir, Eva L. Decker, Chris van der Does, Ralf Reski

“…Taken together, our results reveal that Physcomitrella FtsZ1-2 and FtsZ2-1 are functionally different, can synergistically interact in vivo and in vitro, and differ in their properties from FtsZ proteins from bacteria, archaea and vascular plants.…”
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Representation of a Scientific Supervisor in Internet-Memes by N. V. Stepanova, M. S. Sigaeva

“…The concept of visual metaphor and multimodality is  defined, the role of multimodal metaphor in Internet discourse is described, the features of  the functioning of multimodal metaphor are revealed. The material for the study was  Internet memes representing various aspects of interaction in the academic environment.  …”
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THE PHENOMENON OF VIRTUAL IDENTITY: THE CONTEMPORARY CONDITION OF THE PROBLEM by E. L. Soldatova, D. N. Pogorelov

“…Modern society is characterized by the formation of a new socio-cultural environment, which is based on a wide access to a variety of sources of information. …”
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Patients’ Anxiety Levels and Their Reactions Towards the Needed Adaptation of Policies in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Following the October 7th, 2023, Hamas Attack by Sason A, Adelson M, Potik D, Schreiber S, Peles E

“…However, severe anxiety levels characterized those who were not, emphasizing the need for anxiety monitoring to determine those patients. …”
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Microbial diversity of soils under different land use and chemical conditions by Jung-Hwan Yoon, Mahesh Adhikari, Seok Soon Jeong, Sang Phil Lee, Hyuck Soo Kim, Geon Seung Lee, Duck Hwan Park, Heejung Kim, Jae E. Yang

“…Abstract Soil microbial communities are crucial to ecosystem functionality, influencing soil fertility and health. …”
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Ways to improve the efficiency of automatic control systems of pressing current collectors for railway service of high speeds by A. S. GOLUBKOV, O. A. SIDOROV, S. N. SMERDIN

“…Analysis of the characteristics of the transfer functions of the regulator shows that the application of the PI controller algorithm is effective for stabilizing the contact pressure. …”
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Monitoring the Level of Digital Transformation in Education: Indexes and Technologies by V. V. Sviridova

“…The developed model characterizes the stages of monitoring from data collection to decision-making, and shows the interrelation between the system functions. …”
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Effect of Thyroid Hormones and Trace Elements (Zn, Mg) on Obesity by Shaimaa Essa Ahmed, Firas Taher Maher, Nazar Ahmed Naji

“…Trace elements are essential nutrients with regulatory, immunologic, and antioxidant functions resulting from their action as essential components or cofactors of enzymes throughout metabolism. …”
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Pan-cancer analysis of ADAR1 with its prognostic relevance in low-grade glioma by Qin Yang, Xin Li

“…These discoveries suggest that ADAR1′s functions may extend beyond our current understanding. …”
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Impact of the alkaline volatile trimethylamine on the physiology of Streptomyces venezuelae: an integrated transcriptomic and metabolomics study by Yanping Zhu, Hanlei Zhang, Meng Liu, Xiuhua Pang

“…ABSTRACT Streptomyces bacteria use volatile compounds for a range of functions, including communication and to kill competing species. …”
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Non-symbiotic N2 fixation is less sensitive to changes in temperature than carbon mineralization in Northern forest soils by Eduardo Vázquez, Marie Spohn

“…Northern forests are characterized by low temperatures that play a key role in the whole ecosystem functioning. …”
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Exploring manual therapy in the management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults: A scoping review by Natalia Płóciennik-Korycka, Sara Maria Pani, Bogumiła Bruc, Paolo Contu, Magdalena Wrzesińska

“…Introduction: IBS is a prevalent gut-brain interaction disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, significantly affecting quality of life (QoL). …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the <i>Shaker</i> K⁺ Channel Gene Family in Cassava (<i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz) Under Potassium Stress by Xianhai Xie, Chenyu Lin, Feilong Yu, Haozheng Li, Jin Xiao, Mingjuan Zheng, Wenquan Wang, Xin Guo

“…In summary, this study provides valuable insights into the characteristics and biological functions of the <i>Shaker</i> K⁺ channel gene family in cassava and identifies potential candidate genes for breeding or engineering potassium-efficient cassava cultivars.…”
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First Report on Microbial-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A Sustainable and Enhanced Alternative to Salmon-Based Polydeoxyribonucleotide by Doobyeong Chae, Sae-Woong Oh, Yoon-Seo Choi, Dae-Jung Kang, Chun-Woong Park, Jongsung Lee, Won-Sang Seo

“…The novel approach of utilizing microbial-derived PDRN opens new avenues for therapeutic applications in oxidative stress management, tissue regeneration, and immune modulation, paving the way for a paradigm shift in PDRN sourcing and functionality.…”
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Improvement of Mechanical Properties of 3D Bioprinted Structures through Cellular Overgrowth by Adrianna Wierzbicka, Mateusz Bartniak, Jacek Grabarczyk, Nikola Biernacka, Mateusz Aftyka, Tomasz Wójcik, Dorota Bociaga

“…The common use of hydrogel materials in 3D bioprinting techniques is dictated by the unique properties of hydrogel bioinks, among which some of the most important in terms of sustaining vital cell functions in vitro in 3D cultures are the ability to retain large amounts of liquid and the ability to modify rigidity and mechanical properties to reproduce the structure of the natural extracellular matrix. …”
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Human factor of agroecological transition: global guidelines for Ukraine by Prokopa I. V., Rykovska O. V.

“…The findings of the study presented in the article, such as the emphasis on the socio-humanitarian nature of the agroecological transition and the identification of their human component, an attempt to determine the number of people involved in organic production and the implementation of other agroecological practices, are characterized by scientific novelty. The societal significance of agroecological transformations is also emphasised, since new relations express the interests not only of consumers and producers of environmentally friendly products, but also of the whole society, which is able to enjoy the positive impact of agroecology on various spheres of its functioning, in particular the formation of sustainable and inclusive agri-food systems. …”
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IP3R2-Mediated Astrocytic Ca²⁺ Transients Are Critical to Sustain Modulatory Effects of Locomotion on Neurons in Mouse Somatosensory Cortex by Mario Fernández de la Puebla, Xiaoyi Zhang, Erlend A. Nagelhus, Magnar Bjørås, Wannan Tang

“…Our study suggests a non-synaptic modulatory mechanism on functions of astrocytic IP3R2-dependent Ca²⁺ transients to local neurons.…”
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FCN3 Can Serve as A Potential Biomarker for Prognosis and 
Immunotherapy of Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Wei LI, LinglingZU, Song XU

“…The aim of this study was to explore the potential biological functions and prognostic significance of FCN3 in LUSC. …”
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A Comparison of the Effects of Conventional Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis and TR-KAFO on Spasticity Parameters and Sleep Quality by Mohammad Kianfar, Farhoud Saeid Ershadi, Monireh Ahmadi Bani

“…Objectives: A major problem faced by cerebral palsy children is spasticity. Spasticity is characterized by difficulty controlling, functioning, and coordinating movement of the body. …”
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