Forensic Characterization of Gel Pen Inks with Thin Layer Chromatography and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Technique by Harjot Kaur, Tina Sharma, Archana Gautam, Vaibhav Mishra

“…Goals include applying Adobe Photoshop for improved visual differentiation and using TLC and UV-visible spectroscopy for preliminary characterization. Materials and Methods: To characterize the compositions of thirty gel pen ink samples, Thin Layer Chromatography and UV-visible spectroscopy were applied. …”
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Adiposity, fat-free mass and incident heart failure in 500 000 individuals by Sarah Lewington, Ben Lacey, Hannah Taylor, Ayodipupo S Oguntade

“…We investigated the role of different body composition compartments in risk of HF.Methods Present analyses include 428 087 participants (mean age 55.9 years, 44% male) from the UK Biobank. …”
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Comprehensive Phenotyping and Cytokine Production of Circulating B Cells Associate Resting Memory B Cells With Early Antibody-mediated Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients by Dania Altulea, MSc, Joost van den Born, MD, PhD, Theo Bijma, BSc, Carlo Bonasia, MSc, Nanthicha Inrueangsri, MSc, Rosa Lammerts, MD, PhD, Stefan Berger, MD, PhD, Peter Heeringa, PhD, Jan-Stephan Sanders, MD, PhD

“…Background. B cells play a crucial role in kidney transplantation through antibody production and cytokine secretion. …”
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The evolution of sprinting performance: Technological and regulatory influences from 1976 to 2024 by Dariusz Tadeusz SKALSKI, Magdalena PROŃCZUK, Kinga ŁOSIŃSKA, Ewelina LULIŃSKA, Joanna MOTOWIDŁO, Petr STASTNY, Adam MASZCZYK, Grzegorz TRYBEK

“…Background: This study examines the progression of sprinting performance across the 100m, 200m, and 400m events from 1976 to 2024, highlighting the influence of technological advancements and regulatory changes. …”
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Characteristics of the gut virome in patients with premalignant colorectal adenoma by Pan Zhang, Xiaofeng Tuo, Jiong Jiang, Yue Zhang, Juhui Zhao, Chengzhao Deng, Gang Zhao, Yan Cheng, Lingqin Song, Yan Yang, Ruochun Guo, Huan Zhang, Hongli Zhao, Shiyang Ma, Lu Li, Haitao Shi

“…Methods Based on the Metagenomic Gut Virus catalogue (MGV) containing 54,118 non-redundant gut viral genomes, this study characterized the virome composition and diversity using publicly available metagenomic sequencing data from 419 individuals with premalignant colorectal adenoma and 552 healthy controls. …”
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Fecal profiling reveals a common microbial signature for pancreatic cancer in Finnish and Iranian cohorts by Heidelinde Sammallahti, Sama Rezasoltani, Satu Pekkala, Arto Kokkola, Hamid Asadzadeh Agdaei, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Reza Ghanbari, Farhad Zamani, Amir Sadeghi, Virinder Kaur Sarhadi, Marja Tiirola, Pauli Puolakkainen, Sakari Knuutila

“…Abstract Background Pancreatic cancer (PC) presents a significant challenge in oncology because of its late-stage diagnosis and limited treatment options. …”
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Enhancement of oxaliplatin efficacy and amelioration of intestinal epithelial damage by Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG through modulation of gut microbiota by Zijie Zhang, Zijie Zhang, Rui Li, Yilin Ren, Yilin Ren, Yalan Ni, Yalan Ni, Xiaoyu Shen, Xiaoyu Shen, Deli Yi, Deli Yi, Zheng-hong Xu, Yan Geng, Yan Geng, Qingjun You, Qingjun You

“…BackgroundNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, necessitating extensive research into effective treatment strategies. …”
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Novel molecular mechanisms of immune evasion in hepatocellular carcinoma: NSUN2‐mediated increase of SOAT2 RNA methylation by Jinhua Jiang, Feng Liu, Dan Cui, Caixia Xu, Jiachang Chi, Tinghua Yan, Fang Guo

“…This study aimed to examine the molecular mechanisms underlying the involvement of NSUN2 in immune evasion and metabolic reprogramming of HCC. Methods Single‐cell transcriptomic sequencing was applied to examine cellular composition changes, particularly immune cell dynamics, in HCC and adjacent normal tissues. …”
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Gender and cultural aspects of brucellosis transmission and management in Nakasongola cattle corridor in Uganda. by Christine Tricia Kulabako, Stella Neema, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Jörn Klein, Lydia Namakula Nabawanuka, James Muleme, Javier Sánchez Romano, Peter Atekyereza

“…<h4>Background</h4>Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with significant public health and economic effects on societies. …”
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction Contributes to Sustained Muscle Loss After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study by Ashley N. Thomas, Antonis Kalakoutas, Martin Yates, John Yap, Julie Sanders, Paul Kemp, Mark J. D. Griffiths

“…ABSTRACT Background As a major systemic insult, cardiac surgery can lead to significant muscle loss, which increases the time to recovery as well as being correlated with mortality. …”
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Deficiency of T cell CD40L has minor beneficial effects on obesity-induced metabolic dysfunction by Lisa Willemsen, Myrthe den Toom, Myrthe E Reiche, Marion J J Gijbels, Esther Lutgens, Bram van Os, Norbert Gerdes, Suzanne A B M Aarts

“…As co-stimulation via T cell-mediated CD40L is essential for driving inflammation, we here investigate the role of T cell CD40L in DIO.Research design and methods CD4CreCD40Lfl/fl mice on a C57BL/6 background were generated and subjected to DIO by administration of 15 weeks of high fat diet (HFD).Results HFD-fed CD4CreCD40Lfl/fl mice had similar weight gain, adipocyte sizes, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels as their wild-type (WT) counterparts. …”
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Abundance of Gut Microbiota, Concentration of Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Inflammatory Markers Associated with Elevated Body Fat, Overweight, and Obesity in Female Adolescents by Valter Paulo Neves Miranda, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim, Ronaldo Rocha Bastos, Eliane Rodrigues de Faria, Maria Eliza de Castro Moreira, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Célia Lucia de Luces Fortes Ferreira, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…Background and Aims. Overweight is ever more prevalent in the pediatric population, and this cardiometabolic factor can be associated with inflammatory markers, gut microbiota composition, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations. …”
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The Positive Regulatory Effect of DBT on Lipid Metabolism in Postpartum Dairy Cows by Zheng Zhou, Kang Yong, Zhengzhong Luo, Zhenlong Du, Tao Zhou, Xiaoping Li, Xueping Yao, Liuhong Shen, Shumin Yu, Yixin Huang, Suizhong Cao

“…Background/Objectives: The transition from a non-lactating to a lactating state is a critical period for lipid metabolism in dairy cows. …”
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Exploring the active chemical compounds and pharmacological effects of Artemisia Argyi leaves through commonality, authenticity and aging by Boyu Chen, Jiaxin Liu, Xu Dai, Lufan Xu, Wenying Cui, Rouan Chen, Tian Lan, Yiider Tseng

“…Background: Artemisia argyi (A. argyi), a pivotal herb extensively used in moxibustion therapy, has long been widely recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its significant clinical efficacy. …”
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Different Level of Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity and Related Factors in Different Nationality Group in China by Liu J, Cui X, Wen H, Bai X, Jiang S, Zhao H, Li L, Wang H

“…We chose these three ethnic groups for analysis, to find some similarities or differences in CF-PWV.Methods: We launched early vascular lesion detection technology promotion involving several regions such as the Han (Beijing), Miao (Guizhou Province), and She (Fujian Province) ethnicity. …”
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Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17,938 ameliorates LPS-induced depression-like and anxiety-like behaviors by modulating gut microbiota and brain metabolic function by Xiaolong Mo, Siyi Guo, Dian He, Qisheng Cheng, Yichun Yang, Haiyang Wang, Yikun Ren, Lanxiang Liu, Peng Xie

“…Abstract Background Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17,938 exhibits antidepressant and anxiolytic potential. …”
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Houttuynia cordata-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Mitigate Colitis in Mice via Inhibition of the NLRP3 Signaling Pathway and Modulation of the Gut Microbiota by Li JH, Xu J, Huang C, Hu JX, Xu HM, Guo X, Zhang Y, Xu JK, Peng Y, Zhang Y, Zhu MZ, Zhou YL, Nie YQ

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of HELNs in treating colitis in mice and investigate its potential mechanisms.Methods: HELNs were isolated from H. cordata for characterization, and their safety and stability were evaluated. …”
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Comparison of the Blood–Brain Barrier Penetration Ability and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activity of Chromones in Two Types of Agarwood by Mengyuan Yang, Yanan Yuan, Jingfan Wei, Yifei Pei, Yuanfei Niu, Yifan Zhao, Xiangying Kong, Zhijie Zhang

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Agarwood has a good neuroprotective effect and is often used to relieve anxiety and treat insomnia. …”
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Dysgeusia in MASLD-related advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD): a silent driver towards the “Bermuda” triangle of malnutrition-sarcopenia-frailty severely affecting prognosis by Marcello Dallio, Mario Romeo, Fiammetta Di Nardo, Carmine Napolitano, Paolo Vaia, Giorgia Iadanza, Simone Olivieri, Annachiara Coppola, Marco Niosi, Alessandro Federico

“…Methods 200 MASLD patients [60 ≤ F3 fibrosis, 70 compensated ACLD (cACLD), and 70 decompensated (dACLD)] were enrolled. …”
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Effects of Acute Time-Restricted Eating on Inflammation in Individuals With Psoriasis: Protocol for a Case-Control, Prospective Study by Sinibaldo Romero Arocha, Kim Han, Rebecca D Huffstutler, Geethika P Thota, Natalie A Macheret, Amber B Courville, Robert J Brychta, Kong Y Chen, Stephanie T Chung, Laura C Coates, Alexander J Clarke, Michael N Sack

“… BackgroundPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with multiple comorbidities, including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. …”
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