Comparative Proteome and Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analyses Uncover the Mechanism of Wheat Grain Protein Accumulation in Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Application by Beiming Xu, Yuku Jia, Jianchao Feng, Yang Yang, Geng Ma, Yanfei Zhang, Yingxin Xie, Dongyun Ma

“…In addition, the β-sheet content of the protein secondary structure increased, while the irregular curl content decreased. …”
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Implementing COVID-19 home-based care (HBC) using community health volunteers: Early experiences and lessons learned in Uganda, January - May 2021 by Ben Masiira, Atek Kagirita, Herbert Kazoora, Bernard Lubwama, Emmanuel Kaggwa, Faith Nakiyimba, Issa Makumbi, Winyi Kaboyo, Daniel Albert Cohn, Simon Nyovuura Antara, Henry Mwebesa

“…Implementation of the HBC strategy involved identification and orientation of the key stakeholders on COVID-19 infection, HBC procedures and criteria, and activation of the COVID-19 coordination structures. We enhanced COVID-19 surveillance and conducted community sensitization on COVID-19 and the HBC strategy. …”
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Calpastatin and myostatin genes polymorphism and their association with slaughter traits in the Gashun Soviet Merino breed grown in southern Russia by Nadezhda V. Shirokova, Vladimir K. Fiodorov, Izabella G. Kazarova, Ivan F. Gorlov, Marina I. Slozhenkina, Elena Y. Anisimova, Ekaterina V. Karpenko

“…However, the pre-slaughter weight in the animals with the MSTN _GG genotype was higher by 3.4%. Data on the CAST and MSTN gene polymorphism and the genetic structure of the studied sheep population were obtained for the first time, their association with slaughter traits was revealed, and desirable genotypes CAST_MN and MSTN_AG were determined. …”
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Pathogenetic and clinical signifcance of EpCАM expression features in tumors and circulating tumor cells by V. M. Perelmuter, L. A. Tashireva, E. S. Grigoryeva, V. V. Alifanov, E. S. Pudova, A. V. Buzenkova, M. V. Zavyalova, N. V. Cherdyntseva

“…Purpose of the study: to summarize the available data on the structure and function of EpCAM and its domains, their roles in promoting proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), contributing to cell stemness, and facilitating interactions with cell adhesion and invasion molecules.Material and Methods. …”
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Estimating the transpiration of kiwifruit using an optimized canopy resistance model based on the synthesis of sunlit and shaded leaves by Zongyang Li, Lu Zhao, Zhengxin Zhao, Huanjie Cai, Liwen Xing, Ningbo Cui

“…Canopy resistance (rc) is crucial for estimating T, but existing models do not fully consider the unique canopy structure and microclimate variations in kiwifruit trees. …”
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Balloon-based exposed payload designed for astrobiological research in Earth’s near space by YanQiu Wang, JianXun Shen, Chao Wang, WeiNing Li, GaoHong Wang, Wei Lin, YuanDa Jiang

“…Here, we describe the versatile Biological Samples Exposure Payload (BIOSEP) loaded on the CAS-BAP with respect to its structure and function. The primary function of BIOSEP is to expose appropriate biological specimens to the harsh conditions of near space and subsequently return the exposed samples to laboratories for further analysis. …”
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Didang decoction attenuates cancer‐associated thrombosis by inhibiting PAD4‐dependent NET formation in lung cancer by Xiaoyan Zeng, Jiuxi Li, Liyuan Pei, Yaping Yang, Ya Chen, Xuejing Wang, Ting Zhang, Ting Zhou

“…In vitro, following incubation with conditioned medium (CM) derived from Lewis lung carcinoma cells, the expression of NET markers in neutrophils was significantly elevated, and an extracellular fibrous network structure was observed. Nevertheless, these NET‐associated changes were partially counteracted by DD. …”
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Sex-Specific Patterns in Blood Pressure and Vascular Parameters: The MUJER-EVA Project by Alicia Saz-Lara, Arturo Martínez-Rodrigo, Eva María Galán-Moya, Irene Martínez-García, Iris Otero-Luis, Carla Geovanna Lever-Megina, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Iván Cavero-Redondo

“…Recent evidence suggests that sex-related differences in cardiovascular health extend beyond traditional risk factors, affecting vascular structure and function. This study aimed to examine sex differences in vascular parameters, including central and peripheral blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWv), augmentation index at 75 bpm (AIx75), cardiac output, stroke volume, and peripheral vascular resistance, using harmonized data from three population-based cohorts (EVasCu, VascuNET, and ExIC-FEp) as part of the MUJER-EVA project. …”
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Investigating the causal pathways among psychopathological variables, cognitive impairment, and real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia by Luigi Giuliani, Francesco Sanmarchi, Armida Mucci, Paola Rucci, Edoardo Caporusso, Paola Bucci, Giulia M. Giordano, Mario Amore, Paola Rocca, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandro Bertolino, Silvana Galderisi, Mario Maj

“…Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the causal relationships among cognitive impairment, psychopathology, and real-life functioning in a large sample of people with schizophrenia, using a data-driven causal discovery procedure based on partial ancestral graphs (PAGs). …”
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Effect of Chinese Leek Extracts on the Quality of Sauce Stewed Pigeon Meat by Jie SUN, Yingying ZHANG, Zhuofan YANG, Mengdi WANG, Guoyou YIN, Peifang MA, Mingjun YANG, Yakun LI

“…Further analyses of the microstructure confirmed that Chinese leek extracts could improve the structure of muscle tissue in sauce stewed pigeon meat. …”
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Changing of the coordination of socioeconomic development and the environment as sustainable development progresses by Dongliang Dang, Xiaobing Li, Xin Lyu, Shiliang Liu, Huashun Dou, Mengyuan Li, Kai Wang, Wanyu Cao

“…Here, we have utilized statistical and remote sensing data from 290 municipal units in China to analyze the evolution of the coupling coordination degree (CCD) between socioeconomic development and the environment along a progression of sustainable development measured by the SDG Index. …”
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Model of care for individuals with rare cancer predisposition syndromes in Germany by Valentina Härter, Birte Sänger, Josephine C. Gieseke, Tanja Gerasimov, Beatrice Hoffmann, Carolin Huisinga, Anja Karow, Lucas J. Müntnich, Natalie E. Palmaers, Stefanie Paquet, Judith Penkert, Diane M. Renz, Tim Ripperger, Farina J. Silchmüller, Christina M. Dutzmann, Christian P. Kratz

“…While care pathways for individuals with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and familial colon cancer syndromes exist, sufficient interdisciplinary care structures for individuals with rare CPSs are currently lacking. …”
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Stilbene Glycosides in <i>Pinus cembra</i> L. Bark: Isolation, Characterization, and Assessment of Antioxidant Potential and Antitumor Activity on HeLa Cells by Cristina Lungu, Cosmin-Teodor Mihai, Gabriela Vochita, Daniela Gherghel, Ionel I. Mangalagiu, Mihaela Gafton, Sorin-Dan Miron, Camelia-Elena Iurciuc Tincu, Lutfun Nahar, Satyajit D. Sarker, Anca Miron

“…Their antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effects against HeLa cells were evaluated in comparison to the raw bark extract. The structures of resveratroloside and pinostilbenoside were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS) data analyses. …”
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Optimizing deposition regimes to fabricate VO2/TiO2/c-Al2O3 thin films for active metasurfaces by M. E. Kutepov, V. E. Kaydashev, D. V. Stryukov, A. S. Konstantinov, A. S. Mikheykin, A. V. Nikolskiy, A. T. Kozakov, A. D. Morozov, M. A. Kashchenko, G. V. Alymov, E. M. Kaidashev

“…Decreasing the scale of vanadium dioxide (VO2) structures is one of the ways to enhance the switching speed of the material. …”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Imaging Modalities, Conservative Interventions, and Surgical Approaches by Joanna Wziątek, Piotr Kowalik, Magdalena Strzelczyk, Paula Bętkowska, Iwona Koziołek, Gabriela Pabis, Patrycja Fatyga, Daria Krzyżanowska, Wiktoria Fatyga, Kinga Dowierciał

“…TOS is divided into three types depending on the affected structures: neurogenic, arterial, and venous. The spectrum of symptoms is broad, ranging from their complete absence to life-threatening thromboembolic events. …”
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Systematic evaluation of soil-based zeolite materials for the remediation of metal(loid)-contaminated water bodies by Zheting Chu, Huan Tang, Jiaxin Liang, Jing Li, Dazhong Yang, Ranhao Wang, Hong Chen

“…The synthesis of a diverse framework structure of zeolite materials using abundant natural soils as raw materials showcases the implementation of green chemistry principles and their feasibility for environmental engineering. …”
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Association of cancer and outcomes of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between 2020 and 2023 [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Robert F Terry, Rugiatu Z Kamara, Robert J Samuels, Donald S Grant, Sulaiman Lakoh, Mustapha Kabba, Innocent Nuwagira, Yusuf Sheku Tejan, Sia Morenike Tengbe, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, Shermarke Hassan, Abdulai Tejan Jalloh, Divya Nair, Laura Merson

“…Methods We conducted an analysis on data collected in a large prospective cohort study set-up by the International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC). …”
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Large atypical lipomatous tumours of the limbs: A report of three cases by Amrane Hemza, Boussha Toufik, Hasrouri Ilies, Mekideche Besma, Moussa Amrane, Benmayouf Nazim, Derdous Chaouki, Khernane Nacer

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New Insights into the Phylogeographic History of <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> in the Canary Islands, Spain by Rodrigo Morchón, Alfonso Balmori-de la Puente, Manuel Collado-Cuadrado, Iván Rodríguez-Escolar, Noelia Costa-Rodríguez, Elena Infante González-Mohino, Elena Carretón, José Alberto Montoya-Alonso

“…To obtain a more complete understanding of its evolutionary history, structure and genomic diversity, comparative studies using next-generation sequencing data from endemic areas are needed, which will help in the long term to implement monitoring and control measures in a given area and to better understand its global phylogeographic history.…”
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Neurodegeneration and choroidal vascular features on OCT in the progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration by Inês Costa, Ana Carvalho, Helton Andrade, Bruno Pereira, Pedro Camacho

“…CONCLUSION: The variation of the analyzed structures could be an indicator of risk of progression with neurodegenerative (GCC) or vascular (choroid) pattern in the intermediate and atrophic AMD. …”
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