Crude oligosaccharides extracted from bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus asper) exhibit prebiotic activity and modulate intestinal morphology in broiler chickens without affecting growth... by Janjira Sittiya, Supawadee Chimtong, Narin Thongwittaya, Koh-en Yamauchi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the prebiotic and antibacterial activities of crude oligosaccharides derived from BOSs and assess their effects on growth performance, carcass traits, cecal microbiota, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal morphology in broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: In Experiment 1, BOSs were extracted using acid hydrolysis followed by enzymatic treatment, and their composition was confirmed through thin-layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Comparative analysis of isokinetic muscle function, anaerobic power, and physical fitness in male Taekwondo players based on body mass index standards by Minhyuk Park, Yonghyun Byun, Sangho Kim

“…Background: Body mass index (BMI) significantly affects athletic performance among Taekwondo athletes. …”
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Dietary Polyphenol Intake in Relation to Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in a Mediterranean Population-Based Cohort: Findings from the Moli-Sani Study by Emilia Ruggiero, Augusto di Castelnuovo, Simona Costanzo, Simona Esposito, Giovanni de Gaetano, Licia Iacoviello, Marialaura Bonaccio

“…Background and objectives: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been consistently associated with the increased risk of premature mortality and diseases in numerous cohorts worldwide, possibly due to their poor nutritional composition. …”
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Researchers’ perspectives on the integration of molecular and genomic data into malaria elimination programmes in Africa: a qualitative study by Paulina Tindana, Daniel Enos Sekwo, Leonard Baatiema, Abdoulaye Djimde, the Pathogen Genomics Diversity Network, Africa (PDNA)

“…Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant public health concern, despite global efforts to combat the disease with highest burden in Africa. …”
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Phytochemical Characterization Utilizing HS-SPME/GC-MS: Exploration of the Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Essential Oil from Saudi <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L. by Hanan Y. Aati, Hala A. Attia, Arwa S. Alanazi, Luluh K. AL tamran, Juergen K. Wanner

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aimed to analyze the chemical composition and biological activities of <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L. essential oil, focusing on its antioxidant and enzyme inhibition (α-amylase and urease) properties. …”
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Association between Capillaria hepatica infection-induced alterations in gut microbiota and estrogen expression in Brandt’s voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii) by Bin Hu, Kening Yue, Daibao Zhang, Shengyong Feng, Ning Zhao, Gaojian Li, Sichao Gao, Yanan Xing, Shuyi Han, Hongxuan He

“…Abstract Background Capillaria hepatica, a zoonotic parasite, is present in the population of Brandt’s voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii) and has been a central issue in ecological studies regarding its impact on host populations. …”
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Evaluation of the Potential Protective Effects of Lactobacillus Strains against Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Shumin Wang, Meiyi Zhang, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, Wenwei Lu, Gang Wang, Wei Chen, Jialin Wang, Qixiao Zhai

“…Background. The beneficial effects of probiotic supplementation standard antibiotic therapies for Helicobacter pylori infection have been verified, but the ability of probiotic monotherapy to eradicate H. pylori remains unclear. …”
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Phytochemical and morpho-physiological response of Melissa officinalis L. to different NH4 + to NO3̄ ratios under hydroponic cultivation by Farzad Safaei, Abolfazl Alirezalu, Parviz Noruzi, Kazem Alirezalu

“…Abstract Background The utilization of nutrition management, has recently been developed as a means of improving the growth and production of phytochemical compounds in herbs. …”
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Navigating the Proteomic Landscape of Menopause: A Review by Basant E. Katamesh, Pragyat Futela, Ann Vincent, Bright Thilagar, Mary Whipple, Abdul Rhman Hassan, Mohamed Abuelazm, Sanjeev Nanda, Christopher Anstine, Abhinav Singla

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Proteomics encompasses the exploration of protein composition, regulation, function, and pathways. …”
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Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference are Associated with Visceral Fats Measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Adolescents by Darmawati Ayu Indraswari, Hafizhil Uzhma Al Ahmadi, Devi Wahyu Arum Sari, Timothy Jordan, Buwono Puruhito, Edwin Basyar, Saekhol Bakri, Muflihatul Muniroh

“…Background: Overweight and obesity are two health conditions that contribute to the impaired quality of life. …”
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Effect of different dialysis duration on the prognosis of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis: a single-center, retrospective study by Qichen Liang, Huiping Zhao, Bei Wu, Qingyu Niu, Lixia Lu, Jie Qiao, Chuncui Men, Yuting He, Xinxin Chu, Li Zuo, Mei Wang

“…Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis is a serious complication observed in peritoneal dialysis patients. …”
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Exploring urban garden ponds: considering chemical pollution as a limiting factor for insect diversity in cities by Johanna Bock, Marie Neske, Martin Krauss, Andrea Dombrowski, Jörg Oehlmann

“…Abstract Background Insects are experiencing a drastic biodiversity and biomass decline while providing important ecosystem functions. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cells from periapical lesions modulate cytokine production by local immune cells by Marković Milan, Tomić Sergej, Đokić Jelena, Mihajlović Dušan, Vučević Dragana, Gazivoda Dragan, Duka Miloš, Čolić Miodrag

“…Background/Aim. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been shown to suppress immune and inflammatory reactions. …”
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Herbs impact on poultry health and antimicrobial resistance: a scoping review with one health perspective by Maha Dardouri, Meriem Maher Mtibaa, Sana Azaiez, Ahlem Mahjoub Khachroub, Wejdene Mansour

“…Abstract Background According to evidence, medicinal plants such as thyme, rosemary, and fenugreek were beneficial for human health. …”
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Alterations of the paired maternal fecal microbiota and neonatal meconium microbiota in newborns from pregnant women with hypertensive disorders by Heng Yang, Zhijiang He, Jianfen Lai, Jing Yang, Qianrong Huang, Ying Chang, Mingyuan Tian, Hongli Huang

“…BackgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) pose significant risks to both maternal and fetal health and have been associated with alterations in the maternal gut microbiota. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Danish SDM-Q-9 questionnaire for shared decision-making in patients with pelvic floor disorders and low back pain: item response theory modelling by Mette Hulbaek, Sofie Ronja Petersen, Charlotte Ibsen

“…Abstract Background Worldwide, involving patients in healthcare has become a focus point. …”
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Dysbiosis in the Gut Microbiome of Pembrolizumab‐Treated Non‐Small Lung Cancer Patients Compared to Healthy Controls Characterized Through Opportunistic Sampling by Haris Charalambous, Cameron Brown, Paris Vogazianos, Kyriaki Katsaounou, Elpiniki Nikolaou, Ioannis Stylianou, Elisavet Papageorgiou, Dimitris Vraxnos, Aristos Aristodimou, Jianxiang Chi, Paul Costeas, Christos Shammas, Yiorgos Apidianakis, Athos Antoniades

“…ABSTRACT Background The gut microbiome influences the host immune system, cancer development and progression, as well as the response to immunotherapy during cancer treatment. …”
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NeXtMD: a new generation of machine learning and deep learning stacked hybrid framework for accurate identification of anti-inflammatory peptides by Chengzhi Xie, Yijie Wei, Xinwei Luo, Huan Yang, Hongyan Lai, Fuying Dao, Juan Feng, Hao Lv

“…Abstract Background Accurate identification of anti-inflammatory peptides (AIPs) is crucial for drug development and inflammatory disease treatment. …”
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Testosterone replacement in young male cancer survivors: A 6-month double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial. by Jennifer S Walsh, Helen Marshall, Isabelle L Smith, Diana M Greenfield, Jayne Swain, Emma Best, James Ashton, Julia M Brown, Robert Huddart, Robert E Coleman, John A Snowden, Richard J Ross

“…<h4>Background</h4>Young male cancer survivors have lower testosterone levels, higher fat mass, and worse quality of life (QoL) than age-matched healthy controls. …”
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Alteration of gut microbiota associated with hypertension in children by Jiahong Sun, Liu Yang, Chuanwei Ma, Lili Yang, Min Zhao, Costan G. Magnussen, Bo Xi

“…Abstract Background The association of disturbance in gut microbiota with hypertension (HTN) defined on three separate occasions among children and adolescents remains unclear. …”
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