The Potential of <i>Zanthoxylum acanthopodium</i> DC. as Immunomodulators: Formulation, Activity Testing, and Extract Profiling by Damaris Br. Hutapea, Yasmiwar Susilawati, Muhaimin Muhaimin, Riezki Amalia, Aisyah Tri Mulyani, Anis Yohana Chaerunisaa

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: One of the plants found in Indonesian forests that has potential as an herbal medicine is andaliman (<i>Zanthoxylum acanthopodium</i> DC.). …”
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Single-cell and spatial transcriptome analyses reveal MAZ(+) NPC-like clusters as key role contributing to glioma recurrence and drug resistance by Qiang Gu, Kan Wang, Tingming Lu, Yifei Xiao, Yaqing Wu, Hang Zhou, Kaijia Zhou

“…Abstract Background Temozolomide (TMZ) is an important chemotherapeutic agent for glioma treatment. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation restores gut microbiota diversity in children with active Crohn’s disease: a prospective trial by Biao Zou, Shengxuan Liu, Chen Dong, Hexiao Shen, Yongling Lv, Jiayi He, Xuesong Li, Mengling Ruan, Zhihua Huang, Sainan Shu

“…Abstract Background Clinical data on oral fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), a promising therapy for Crohn’s disease (CD), are limited. …”
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The association between plant-based diet indices and the risk of breast cancer: a case-control study by Fateme Souni, Fatemeh Mansouri, Fatemeh Jafari, Reza Sharifi, Sepideh PourvatanDoust, Zainab Shateri, Mehran Nouri, Bahram Rashidkhani

“…Abstract Background Previous studies examining the relationship between plant-based diets and breast cancer (BrC) have provided conflicting evidence. …”
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Perivascular Lymphocyte Clusters Induced by Gastric Subserous Layer Vaccination Mediate Optimal Immunity against Helicobacter through Facilitating Immune Cell Infiltration and Loca... by Chupeng Hu, Wei Liu, Ningyin Xu, An Huang, Zhiqin Zeng, Shuanghui Luo, Zhenxing Zhang, Menghui Fan, Feng Ye, Tao Xi, Yingying Xing

“…Background. In situ vaccination-induced local inflammatory response resulted in the establishment of a pool of tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells and new vessels after the resolution of inflammation. …”
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Modern clinical portrait of ovarian cancer patient in the Novosibirsk region by A. V. Tarkhov, M. A. Goncharov, A. V. Tereschenko, N. Yu. Zvezdina, N. A. Buksel, D. K. Ukolova, L. Yu. Konovalova, D. K. Nikitina, D. V. Morozov, M. S. Selyakova

“…Background. Ovarian cancer is one of the most common malignant neoplasms of the female genital area. …”
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Identification of anti-fibrotic compounds from Piper longum L via hollow fiber cell fishing and high-performance liquid chromatography with in vivo and in vitro validation by Jie Tian, Nan Zhou, Heng Wang, Wanghui Jing, Guoping Zheng

“…Abstract Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an important source of bioactive compounds, hence enjoying a wide application in clinical treatment, while its pharmacodynamic material basis remains difficult to elucidate as it has a complex chemical composition. …”
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Mobile-Based Platform With a Low-Calorie Dietary Intervention Involving Prepackaged Food for Weight Loss for People With Overweight and Obesity in China: Half-Year Follow-Up Result... by Xi Wang, Suyuan Wang, Lingyu Zhong, Chenghui Zhang, Yanhong Guo, Mingxia Li, Li Zhao, Shuming Ji, Junjie Pan, Yunhong Wu

“… Abstract BackgroundObesity is a rapidly increasing health problem in China, causing massive economic and health losses annually. …”
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Nutritional Status, Physical and Psychomotor Development of Premature Infants: A Prospective Observational Comparative Study by Tatiana V. Turti, Anna A. Gorbacheva, Olga L. Lukoyanova

“…Our aim was to study the nutritional status, physical, and psychomotor development of infants.Methods. Nutritional status — the composition (the ratio of fat and fat-free tissues) and the value of lean body mass (LBM) — was assessed by plethysmography and densitometry; physical development — by measuring the mass and length of the body, the circumference of the head and chest, calculating the body mass index (BMI); psychomotor development — assessing compliance with the schedule of neuropsychological development of infants (GNOM). …”
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Brazil’s experiment to expand its medical workforce through private and public schools: Impacts and consequences of the balance of regulatory and market forces in resource-scarce s... by Mário Scheffer, Paola Mosquera, Alex Cassenote, Barbara McPake, Giuliano Russo

“…Such experience provides an insight for the global debate on the role of the private sector in medical education. Methods We draw from the analysis of unique medical demography datasets to assess the impact of those policies on the number and distribution of doctors and medical students, composition of the workforce, and quality of training. …”
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Exploring Motives Behind Ideal Melanoma Survivorship Care Plans With Multiple Stakeholders: A Cocreation Study by Nadia Christina Willemina Kamminga, Marjolein Lugtenberg, Julia Annabel Van den Broek, Tamar Nijsten, Marlies Wakkee, Kasia Tabeau

“… BackgroundSurvivorship care plans (SCPs), ie, personalized health care plans for cancer survivors, can be used to support the growing group of melanoma survivors throughout their disease trajectory. …”
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Incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes in highly vulnerable pregnant women – the Mothers of Rotterdam study by Kajal S. C. Mohabier, Hanneke P. de Graaf, Eric A. P. Steegers, Loes C. M. Bertens

“…Abstract Background Socioeconomic disadvantaged circumstances are known to affect health outcomes, but during pregnancy it also affects the growth and development of the fetus. …”
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DNA methylation-predicted plasma protein levels and breast cancer risk by Jacob K. Kresovich, Brett M. Reid, Katie M. O’Brien, Zongli Xu, Doratha A. Byrd, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler, Jack A. Taylor

“…Abstract Background Blood DNA methylation (DNAm) profiles have been used to show that changes in circulating leukocyte composition occur during breast cancer development, suggesting that peripheral immune system alterations are markers of breast cancer risk. …”
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Single-cell sequencing unveils the transcriptomic landscape of castration-resistant prostate cancer-associated fibroblasts and their association with prognosis and immunotherapy re... by Yifeng Qiu, Yuhan Wang, Jiahe Liu, Kai Sun, Baohua Liu, Qi Hou

“…Abstract Background The tumor microenvironment (TME) is increasingly acknowledged as a determinant in the malignant transformation and progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). …”
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Histological response and blood glucose level in a diabetic animal model after the oral administration of Mucuna pruriens: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Tri Wahyu Pangestiningsih, Dian Meididewi Nuraini, Morsid Andityas, Ariana Ariana

“…Background and Aim: Mucuna pruriens (MP) has emerged as a promising natural antidiabetic agent due to its rich bioactive composition. …”
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Effects of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol treatment on the fecal microbiome profile in dogs with leishmaniosis by Joan Martí-Carreras, Marina Carrasco, Marc Noguera-Julian, Olga Francino, Rodolfo Oliveira Leal, Lluís Ferrer, Gaetano Oliva, Jenifer Molina, Xavier Roura

“…Abstract Background The combination of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol is considered one of the most effective treatments for canine leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and reproductive biology of the brown croaker (Miichthys miiuy) in the southwestern waters of Korea by Seong Yong Moon, Gun Wook Baeck, Jin Ho Jung, Haeyoung Choi, Changsin Kim, Myung Sung Koo, Jeong-Ho Park

“…BackgroundThe brown croaker, Miichthys miiuy, is an economically important fish species in Korean waters. …”
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The effects of beta-alanine supplementation and regular taekwondo training on anaerobic and aerobic performance in female taekwondo athletes by Elaheh Dianati, Hamid Rajabi, Nena Khaledi, Sadegh Amani Shalamzari

“…Background and Purpose: Beta-alanine supplement, which is a precursor of carnosine, may improve performance by providing a buffering effect. …”
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Lower limb injuries and their association with anthropometrics - an observational study of 381 German elite youth football players by Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz, Lynn Matits, Eric Schwarz, Achim Jerg, Moritz Otte, Patrick Wiedemann, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Johannes Kirsten, Alexander-Stephan Henze

“…Abstract Background Youth football players are at high risk of lower limb injuries, which can affect performance and long-term career development. …”
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High-calorie low-protein dietary pattern among overweight and obese pregnant women in Tanzania by Jacktan J. Ruhighira, Ikunda Dionis, Mariam Munyogwa, Alexander M. Tungu, Fredirick L. Mashili

“…Summary: Background &amp; Aims: Traditionally, addressing underweight during pregnancy has been a priority in low-middle-income countries, including Tanzania. …”
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