Efficacy of corticosteroids addition to multimodal cocktail periarticular injection in total knee arthroplasty with hemophilic arthropathy by Hai Su, Shenxu Yu, Lei Chen, Haojing Zhou, Yichen Gong, Hua Huang, Shuaijie Lv, Peijian Tong, Xun Liu, Jun Ying

“…Both groups improved knee joint function and reduced post-operative pain at the last follow-up. …”
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Statistical Strong Lensing as a Test of Conformal Gravity by Li-Xue Yue, Da-Ming Chen

“…Instead, we derived a formula for <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msup><mi>γ</mi><mo>*</mo></msup></semantics></math></inline-formula> as a function of the stellar mass <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>M</mi><mo>*</mo></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> of the galaxies or galaxy clusters. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of Comorbid States on COVID-19 Severity and In-Hospital Mortality for Further Application in an Outpatient Setting by A. Kurakh, I. Chopey, K. Hechko

“…In particular, age and liver function play a key role during decision making, planning treatment and diagnosis. …”
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基于临床特征、SPECT/CT脑灌注显像参数和颈动脉超声斑块特征的多因素模型对无症状性颈动脉狭窄患者认知功能下降的风险评估(Risk Assessment of Cognitive Decline in Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis Patients: A Multifactor Model Based on Cl... by 王梦蝶，韩硕，刘志翔，谢海(WANG Mengdie, HAN Shuo, LIU Zhixiang, XIE Hai)

“…All patients underwent the following assessments: SPECT/CT cerebral perfusion imaging to assess the whole brain mean regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF), carotid ultrasound to assess the plaque area and echogenicity features, and the MoCA to assess cognitive function, with a 1-year follow-up to evaluate changes in cognitive function. …”
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Application of Jane Jacobs’ Theory in the Analysis of the Borders of Territory Monitoring in Urban Spaces from Citizens’ Points of View in Bandar Abbas by Amirhamzeh Shahbazi, Esmaeil zakerimnabi, Alireza Shahbazi

“…The study sought to identify and analyze the mental boundaries and functional areas of monitoring that manifested in citizens' behavioral patterns. …”
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Use of ICT to Confront COVID-19 by Yousry Saber El Gamal

“…The risk of getting infected is a function of numerous factors where mathematical modeling would not yield fruitful results. …”
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Characterization of full-length long noncoding RNAs and identification of virus-responsive lncRNAs in Sogatella furcifera by Yawen Ban, Yawen Ban, Ting Cui, Ting Cui, Lifei Zhao, Lifei Zhao, Xue Li, Xue Li, Qing Bai, Qing Bai, Qingfa Wu, Qingfa Wu

“…., 16 in pre-ecdysis), while sex-biased expression patterns emerged after 24 h. Functional enrichment analysis linked male-biased lncRNAs to metabolic pathways and molting-associated lncRNAs to tissue remodeling processes, including Wnt signaling. …”
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Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in cultivated emmer wheat accession Lxd-682 via bulked segregant RNA sequencing by Jiatong Li, Ningning Yu, Nina Sun, Lige Geng, Yanmin Qie, Dongfeng Zhai, Yuxiang Wang, Linzhi Li, Xueqing Liu, Xusheng Sun, Jiangchun Wang, Ruishan Liu, Guantong Pan, Shengmao Zou, Guohao Han, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

“…These findings significantly advance our understanding of plant-pathogen interactions and establish a solid foundation for future genetic and functional studies aimed at improving disease resistance in crops.…”
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Detrimental Effects of β2‐Microglobulin on Muscle Metabolism: Evidence From In Vitro, Animal and Human Research by Shibo Wei, So Jeong Park, Eunah Choi, Il‐Young Jang, Yan Zhang, Yingqi Xue, Yunju Jo, Hee‐Won Jung, Eunhye Ji, Jin Young Lee, Yujin Moon, Eunju Lee, Dongryeol Ryu, Beom‐Jun Kim

“…Human blood samples were obtained from 158 participants who underwent assessments of muscle mass and function at an outpatient geriatric clinic affiliated with a teaching hospital. …”
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<i>StMAPKK1</i> Enhances Thermotolerance in Potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) by Enhancing Antioxidant Defense and Photosynthetic Efficiency Under Heat Stress by Xi Zhu, Yasir Majeed, Kaitong Wang, Xiaoqin Duan, Nengkang Guan, Junfu Luo, Haifei Zheng, Huafen Zou, Hui Jin, Zhuo Chen, Yu Zhang

“…The functional role of MAPKK genes in potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) under high-temperature stress remains unexplored, despite their critical importance in stress signaling and yield protection. …”
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hBMSC-EVs alleviate weightlessness-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation by Mengyuan Chang, Ruiqi Liu, Bingqian Chen, Jin Xu, Wei Wang, Yanan Ji, Zihui Gao, Boya Liu, Xinlei Yao, Hualin Sun, Feng Xu, Yuntian Shen

“…Conclusions Our findings indicate that hBMSC-EVs are capable of inhibiting excessive activation of the UPS and autophagy lysosome pathway, suppressing oxidative stress and inflammatory response, reversing muscle fiber type transformation, effectively delaying hindlimb unloading-induced muscle atrophy and enhancing muscle function. Our study has further advanced the understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying muscle atrophy in weightlessness and has demonstrated the protective effect of hBMSC-EVs on muscle atrophy.…”
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Screening for cold tolerance resources in maize seedlings and analysis of leaf cell responses by Mengting Hu, Mengting Hu, Dan Zhang, Dan Zhang, Wentao Du, Wentao Du, Huijuan Tian, Huijuan Tian, Ying Hao, Ying Hao, Shuqi Ding, Shuqi Ding, Kaizhi Yang, Kaizhi Yang, Ruohang Xu, Ruohang Xu, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang

“…Leaf area, SOD, stem thickness, relative conductivity, proline content, CAT, and chlorophyll content were identified as the primary evaluation indicators for cold resistance in maize seedlings. (5) Using the membership function method combined with cluster analysis, the cold tolerance of the 63 maize varieties was classified into five categories: extremely strong cold tolerance, strong cold tolerance, moderate cold tolerance, weak cold tolerance, and cold-sensitive. …”
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A New RAM Normalized 1<inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$f$</tex-math></inline-formula>-WMS Technique for the Measurement of Gas Parameters in Harsh Environments and a Com... by Abhishek Upadhyay, Michael Lengden, David Wilson, Gordon Samuel Humphries, Andrew P. Crayford, Daniel G. Pugh, Mark P. Johnson, George Stewart, Walter Johnstone

“…The data highlight how nonlinearities in the optical detection system as a function of frequency have a considerable effect on the recovered <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2f\!…”
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Exploring the utility of ultrasound to assess disuse atrophy in different muscles of the lower leg by Edward J. Hardy, Joseph J. Bass, Thomas B. Inns, Mathew Piasecki, Jessica Piasecki, Craig Sale, Robert H. Morris, Jonathan N. Lund, Ken Smith, Daniel J. Wilkinson, Philip J. Atherton, Bethan E. Phillips

“…Abstract Background Skeletal muscle is a highly plastic tissue crucial for many functions associated with whole‐body health across the life course. …”
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Comparative RNA-Seq analysis of differentially expressed genes in the sertoli cells of yak and cattle-yak by Xue-Mei Chen, Ming-Xiu Wang, Peng Zhang, Ke-Min Jing, Bing-Lin Yue, Zhi-Juan Wu, Zhi-Xin Chai, Xin-Rui Liu, Jin-Cheng Zhong, Xin Cai

“…Conclusions Compared with yak Sertoli cells, the expression of genes related to protein activation, cell function, and membranous organelle composition in cattle-yak Sertoli cells appeared to be abnormal. …”
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Efficacy and safety of epaminurad, a potent hURAT1 inhibitor, in patients with gout: a randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study by Jae-Bum Jun, Hye-Soon Lee, Sang-Hyon Kim, Seung-Geun Lee, Doo-Ho Lim, Jinhyun Kim, Yong-Beom Park, Mie Jin Lim, Seung-Jae Hong, Hyo-Jin Choi, Shin-Seok Lee, Hyun Ah Kim, Jiwon Hwang, Chang-Hee Suh, Seungwoo Han, Jung-Yoon Choe, Wan-Hee Yoo, Jung Soo Song

“…There were no significant differences in mean serum creatinine levels or liver function parameters between the epaminurad groups and placebo. …”
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The combined effects of extended feeding with a high level of Arthrospira platensis and a commercial enzyme mix or porcine pancreatin on broilers’ blood cells, plasma metabolites a... by Paula A. Lopes, Cristina M. Alfaia, Maria P. Spínola, Rui M. A. Pinto, José M. Pestana, Mónica M. Costa, J. C. Tavares, Miguel P. Mourato, Beatriz Tavares, Daniela F. P. Carvalho, Cátia F. Martins, Madalena Lordelo, José A. M. Prates

“…Furthermore, including A. platensis augmented the concentration of beneficial pigments with antioxidant functions, irrespective of enzyme addition. Most mineral levels remained unaffected (p > 0.05) by A. platensis. …”
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Comparative analysis of composition and spatial variations in the foregut microbiota of male and female donkeys by Yanwei Wang, Yanwei Wang, Yanwei Wang, Xiaotong Li, Xiaotong Li, Xiaotong Li, Zuowei Li, Zuowei Li, Zuowei Li, Qiaoqiao Han, Qiaoqiao Han, Qiaoqiao Han, Tong Hu, Tong Hu, Qiyue Zhang, Qiyue Zhang, Qiyue Zhang, Honglei Qu, Honglei Qu, Haihua Zhang, Yangyan Qu, Yangyan Qu, Donghui Shi, Qiugang Ma, Qiugang Ma, Shimeng Huang, Shimeng Huang

“…Research on gut microbiota has underscored the essential role of microorganisms in maintaining gut health, supporting nutrient metabolism, and regulating immune function. As the gut microbiota is also shaped by factors such as sex, age, diet, environment and genetics, many studies have on the complexity and diversity of hindgut microbial communities, while few studies have focused on the foregut microbiota of donkeys. …”
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Cooperative Hedgehog/GLI and JAK/STAT signaling drives immunosuppressive tryptophan/kynurenine metabolism via synergistic induction of IDO1 in skin cancer by Dominik P. Elmer, Georg Stockmaier, Sandra Grund-Gröschke, Victoria Strobl, Hieu-Hoa Dang, Markus Wiederstein, David Licha, Anna Strobl, Anna Eglseer, Christina Sternberg, Suzana Tesanovic, Wolfgang Gruber, Florian Wolff, Richard Moriggl, Angela Risch, Roland Reischl, Christian G. Huber, Peter W. Krenn, Nikolaus Fortelny, Jutta Horejs-Hoeck, Fritz Aberger

“…The cis-regulatory region of IDO1 was interrogated for HH-IL6-regulated GLI and STAT transcription factor binding and epigenetic modifications by targeted chromatin-immunoprecipitation and bisulfite pyrosequencing. Functional analyses of the immunosuppressive effects of IDO1 involved HPLC-MS measurements of its metabolites and the assessment of T cell proliferation via flow cytometry. …”
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Elevated plasma levels of WAP four-disulfide core domain 2 as a potential prognostic biomarker for various cancers by Makoto Watanabe, Makoto Watanabe, Makoto Watanabe, Makoto Watanabe, Katsuaki Ieguchi, Katsuaki Ieguchi, Nobuyuki Onishi, Nobuyuki Onishi, Takashi Shimizu, Takashi Shimizu, Ryotaro Ohkuma, Risako Suzuki, Risako Suzuki, Risako Suzuki, Emiko Mura, Nana Iriguchi, Tomoyuki Ishiguro, Yuya Hirasawa, Go Ikeda, Masahiro Shimokawa, Hirotsugu Ariizumi, Atsushi Horiike, Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Takuya Tsunoda, Mayumi Tsuji, Shinichi Kobayashi, Yuji Kiuchi, Yuji Kiuchi, Satoshi Wada, Satoshi Wada, Satoshi Wada, Satoshi Wada

“…BackgroundAlthough WAP four-disulfide core domain 2 (WFDC2) is widely recognized as a diagnostic biomarker for ovarian cancer, its function in other cancer types remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic potential of WFDC2 across multiple cancers.MethodsPublicly available transcriptomic datasets were analyzed to compare WFDC2 mRNA expression in normal and tumor tissues across various cancer types. …”
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