Skeletal muscle index/systemic immune-inflammation index (SMI/SII) ratio predicts prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by Shu-Xian Li, Wei Huang, Jun-Xiang Li, Tian-Zhi An, Hui-Zhou Li, Chao Hu, Yu-Dong Xiao, Tian-Cheng Wang

“…Abstract Background Systemic inflammation and skeletal muscle are associated with prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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The potential of eggshell hydroxyapatite, collagen, and EGCG (HAp-Col-EGCG) scaffold as a pulp regeneration material by Elline Elline, Kun Ismiyatin, Theresia Indah Budhy, Anuj Bhardwaj

“…Background: Hydrogel scaffold is a biomaterial that can facilitate cells in forming a tissue structure. …”
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THE GENE POOL FOR TABLE BEET BREEDING (MODERN ASPECTS OF STUDY AND USE) by V. I. Burenin, D. V. Sokolova, T. M. Piskunova

“…Background. Modern production imposes increased requirements to the range of used cultivars, so the development of new cultivars and hybrids most adapted to certain soil and climatic conditions is an important task of breeding.Materials and methods. …”
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Metagenomic Analysis of Bacterial Diversity on Reusable Tourniquets in Hospital Environments by Julia Szymczyk, Marta Jaskulak, Monika Kurpas, Katarzyna Zorena, Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska

“…<b>Background</b>: Reusable tourniquets are commonly used to aid venipuncture and blood collection. …”
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Normalization of Cystic Fibrosis Immune System Reverses Intestinal Neutrophilic Inflammation and Significantly Improves the Survival of Cystic Fibrosis MiceSummary by Callie E. Scull, Yawen Hu, Scott Jennings, Guoshun Wang

“…Background &amp; Aims: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, affecting multiple organ systems. …”
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Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Spike S1 Subunit on the Interplay Between Hepatitis B and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Related Molecular Processes in Human Liver by Giovanni Colonna

“…Background: This study addresses a particular aspect of the biological behavior of the Spike subunit S1 of SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Formulation and phytochemical analysis of a potentially functional beverage from combining a leaf extract and pulp of Annona muricata (Annonaceae) by Yolanda Nolasco-González, María de Lourdes García-Magaña, Andrés Eloy León-Fernández, Juan L. Monribot-Villanueva, José A. Guerrero-Analco, Efigenia Montalvo González

“… Background and Aims: Annona muricata beverages are widely used in traditional medicine to treat different ailments; however, they have been little characterized phytochemically and are consumed as sugary beverages, and may contribute to non-communicable diseases, including obesity. …”
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Effect of acupuncture at Back-Shu points on gut microbiota in insomnia model rats based on metagenomic sequencing technology by Shangwen Qi, Jiahui Qian, Yubing Li, Yujie Li, Wei Li, Xiyan Gao, Xiyan Gao, Xiyan Gao

“…BackgroundIncreasing evidence indicates a bidirectional interaction between the gut microbiota and sleep regulation via the microbiota–gut–brain axis. …”
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Potential Associations Between Anthropometric Characteristics, Biomarkers, and Sports Performance in Regional Ultra-Marathon Swimmers: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Iasonas Zompanakis, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Nikolaos Koutlianos

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aimed to investigate the associations of anthropometric characteristics with performance and potential biomarker changes resulting from a continuous 10 h ultra-marathon swimming effort in regional-level swimmers. …”
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Effects of beinaglutide on visceral fat area and gut microbiota in obesity by Tianshui Liu, Weizheng Liang, Fanghua Xu, Yun Wu, Jun Su, Chaoxi Li, Weidong Ren, Li Shi

“…Abstract Background The gut microbiota plays a substantial role in obesity. …”
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Characterization of gut microbiota in very low birth weight infants with versus without bronchopulmonary dysplasia by Anucha Thatrimontrichai, Manapat Praditaukrit, Gunlawadee Maneenil, Supaporn Dissaneevate, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Komwit Surachat

“…Background Gut-lung crosstalk is a pathway involving interactions between the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and immune systems. …”
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Dyslipidemia, body mass index, and blood glucose levels in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction by Meenu Babber, Reena Sharma, Brijesh Singh, Vandana Yadav, Ravi Ranjan

“…Background Systemic dyslipidemia, obesity, and elevated blood sugars may theoretically affect the meibomian lipid composition and therefore, can cause meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). …”
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A Study on Tapentadol Misuse and Abuse among Heroin Users Attending a Deaddiction Center in Kashmir by Marya Zahoor, Fazle Roub Bhat, Ubaid Ali Khan, Yasir Hassan Rather

“…Background: Tapentadol is a powerful opioid receptor agonist and a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, making it a centrally acting analgesic. …”
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Association of hyperactivated transposon expression with exacerbated immune activation in systemic lupus erythematosus by Frank Qingyun Wang, Xiao Dang, Huidong Su, Yao Lei, Chun Hing She, Caicai Zhang, Xinxin Chen, Xingtian Yang, Jing Yang, Hong Feng, Wanling Yang

“…Abstract Background Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder, and transposable elements (TEs) have been hypothesized to play a significant role in its development. …”
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Gut Microbiota in Different Treatment Response Types of Crohn’s Disease Patients Treated with Biologics over a Long Disease Course by Xiaolei Zhao, Jun Xu, Dong Wu, Ning Chen, Yulan Liu

“…<b>Background and Aims:</b> Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a globally increasing prevalence, partially driven by alterations in gut microbiota. …”
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Single-cell RNA-seq reveals immune cell heterogeneity and increased Th17 cells in human fibrotic skin diseases by Cheng-Cheng Deng, Xue-Yan Xu, Yan Zhang, Long-Can Liu, Xuan Wang, Jun-Yi Chen, Liu-Yi Yao, Ding-Heng Zhu, Bin Yang

“…BackgroundFibrotic skin disease represents a major global healthcare burden, characterized by fibroblast hyperproliferation and excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix components. …”
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Heat-moisture-treated rice improves oral glucose tolerance by modulating serum and fecal metabolites in mice by Jinming Zhang, Aohua Kong, Xiaomin Chen, Mingxue Zhang, Fei Xu, Shouna Hu, Jinyu Wang, Ke Xiong

“…Background/objectiveHeat-moisture treatment (HMT) can increase the composition of resistant starch and reduce the glycemic index in rice. …”
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First molecular evidence of Leishmania parasites in sand flies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) from Slovenia by Gioia Bongiorno, Katja Adam, Ilaria Bernardini, Claudia Mangiapelo, Eleonora Fiorentino, Trentina Di Muccio, Vladimir Ivović

“…Abstract Background Sand flies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) are vectors of Leishmania spp., protozoan parasites that cause leishmaniasis, a zoonosis endemic in the Mediterranean region. …”
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Using iDNA to determine impacts of Amazonian deforestation on Leishmania hosts, vectors, and their interactions. by Aimee L Massey, David José Ferreira da Silva, Carla Julia da Silva Pessoa Vieira, Jennifer M Allen, Gustavo Rodrigues Canale, Christine Steiner São Bernardo, Roberta Vieira de Morais Bronzoni, Carlos A Peres, Taal Levi

“…Strong data informing this debate are sparse because it is challenging to establish direct links between hosts, vectors, and pathogens. However, molecular methods using invertebrate-derived DNA (iDNA) can now measure species composition and interactions from vector samples at landscape scales, which has the potential to improve mechanistic understanding of the effects of land-use change on zoonotic disease risk.…”
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Alterations in gut microbiota of hyperthyroidism rats and the therapeutic effects of Radix Scrophulariae: A study based on fecal metabolomics and 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis by Ning Zhang, Shumin Liu, Zihui Li, Xu Lu, Tao Ye

“…Background: Radix Scrophulariae is traditionally used for its yin-nourishing and fire-reducing properties to treat hyperthyroidism caused by yin deficiency and excessive fire. …”
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