Impact of apolipoprotein B-associated cholesterol deficiency genotype on milk composition, somatic cell count, and parity effects in Lithuanian Holstein cows by Ramutė Mišeikienė, Nijolė Pečiulaitienė, Lina Kajokienė, Renata Bižienė, Kristina Morkūnienė, Vilius Marma, Saulius Tušas, Paulius Matusevičius, Ewa Wójcik, Alina Janocha, Anna Milczarek, Laimutis Kučinskas

“…Background and Aim: Cholesterol deficiency (CD) in Holstein cattle, caused by a loss-of-function mutation in the apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene, is a heritable autosomal recessive condition with known implications for fat metabolism and cholesterol transport. …”
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Joggle lap shear testing of deep occlusal composite restorations lined with Dycal, Dycal LC, conventional or resin-modified glass ionomer by Stojanovska Vera, Ivanoff Chris S., Muratovska Ilijana, Popovska Lidija, Garcia-Godoy Franklin, Hottel Timothy L., Marković Dejan Lj., Morrow Brian R.

“…Background/Aim. The longevity of a dental restoration may be predicted to some degree by its adhesive ability, and this, in turn, can be measured by bond strength testing between restorative materials and tooth structure. …”
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Solvolytic recycling of unsaturated polyester resin-based sheet moulding composites [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Mark Roelands, Richard van Someren, Annemieke van de Runstraat, John van de Moosdijk

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QbD enabled optimization study of the variable concentration of phospholipid and stabilizer in the development of liposomal pastilles of solid dispersion polymeric composite of ant... by Deepti Agarwal, Ram Dayal Gupta, Vijay Sharma

“…Background: The study aimed to develop and optimize liposomes of the antihypertensive drug Felodipine (FH) using the Quality by Design (QbD) approach with a 3² Central Composite Design (CCD) in Design Expert software, followed by the development of pastilles. …”
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Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Effect of Clove and Thyme Essential Oils on Growth Inhibition and Biofilm Formation of <i>Arcobacter</i> spp. and Other Bacteria by Leona Hofmeisterová, Tomáš Bajer, Maciej Walczak, David Šilha

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Usefulness of Size-Exclusion Chromatography–Multi-Angle Light Scattering to Assess Particle Composition and Protein Impurities for Quality Control of Therapeutic Exosome Preparatio... by Hirotaka Nishimura, Noritaka Hashii, Tomofumi Yamamoto, Yuchen Sun, Takumi Miura, Yoji Sato, Akiko Ishii-Watabe

“…<b>Background:</b> Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes, are promising pharmaceutical modalities. …”
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Effect of Caps Warmer and VisCalor Dispenser preheating on the color stability and surface roughness of resin composites after coffee immersion: an in vitro study by Gözde Karaaslan, Muhammet Fidan, Muhammet Kerim Ayar

“…Abstract Background Prolonged exposure to coffee can lead to pronounced color changes and increased surface roughness in resin composites (RCs), effects that may be worsened by certain preheating methods. …”
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Nanoemulsion of <i>Gomortega keule</i> Essential Oil: Characterization, Chemical Composition, and Anti-Yeast Activity Against <i>Candida</i> spp. by Iván Montenegro, Bastián Fuentes, Valentina Silva, Francisca Valdés, Enrique Werner, Rocío Santander, Daniel Moraga-Espinoza, Alejandro Madrid

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A generalized equation for predicting peak oxygen consumption during treadmill exercise testing: mitigating the bias from total body mass scaling by Everton J. Santana, Everton J. Santana, Everton J. Santana, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Bettia E. Celestin, Bettia E. Celestin, Tatiana Kuznetsova, Christopher Gardner, Ross Arena, Leonard A. Kaminsky, Matthew P. Harber, Euan Ashley, Jeffrey W. Christle, Jonathan Myers, Jonathan Myers, Francois Haddad, Francois Haddad

“…BackgroundIndexing peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) to total body mass can underestimate cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in women, older adults, and individuals with obesity. …”
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Changes in microbiome composition after fecal microbiota transplantation via oral gavage and magnetic navigation technology-assisted proximal colon/cecum enema in antibiotic knock-... by Xian-Jie Bai, Yu-Chen Mei, Jia-Tong Zhao, Zhi-Ren Chen, Chen-Xi Yang, Xiao-Juan Dong, Jia-Wei Yu, Lin-Biao Xiang, Er-Zheng Zhou, Yong Chen, Jia-Yi Hao, Zhi-Jie Zhang, Yu-Xuan Liuyang, Lu Ren, Ying-Min Yao, Lei Zhang, Yi Lv, Qiang Lu

“…Abstract Background Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) transfers fecal matter from a donor into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient to induce changes to the gut microbiota for therapeutic benefit; however, differences in the composition of gut microbiota after FMT via different donor material delivery routes are poorly understood. …”
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Facilitation of Tumor Stroma-Targeted Therapy: Model Difficulty and Co-Culture Organoid Method by Qiu-Shi Feng, Xiao-Feng Shan, Vicky Yau, Zhi-Gang Cai, Shang Xie

“…This review aims to analyze the challenges of stroma mimicry models, and highlight advanced personalized co-culture approaches for recapitulating tumor stroma using patient-derived tumor organoids (PDTOs). <b>Methods:</b> This review synthesizes findings from recent studies on tumor stroma composition, stromal remodeling, and the spatiotemporal heterogeneities of the TME. …”
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A Comparative Evaluation of Change in Surface Roughness of Aesthetic Resin Composite Restorative Material on Exposure to Different Commonly Consumed Beverages: An In vitro Study by Prabhu Varsha, Raju Chauhan

“…Materials and Methods: Two hundred composite discs were divided into four groups (Giomer, Ormocer, Nanoceramic, and Nanohybrid) and immersed in five subgroups (artificial saliva, carbonated beverage, carbonated fruit-based beverage, non-carbonated fruit-based beverage, and black coffee) for 21 days. …”
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The effects of exercise training in addition to energy restriction on functional capacities and body composition in obese adults during weight loss: a systematic review. by Clint T Miller, Steve F Fraser, Itamar Levinger, Nora E Straznicky, John B Dixon, John Reynolds, Steve E Selig

“…Studies published to May 2013 were included if they used multi-component methods for analysing body composition and assessed measures of fitness in obese adults.…”
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Physical activity and cardiovascular risk in obese older Korean women: effects on obesity, hypertension, and arterial stiffness by Woo-Hyeon Son, Yi-Sub Kwak, Min-Seong Ha

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of PA levels on body composition, blood pressure (BP), and AS in Korean obese older women.MethodsA total of 313 obese older women were enrolled and classified into an inactive group (ING, n = 160) and an active group (AG, n = 153) based on their levels of PA. …”
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Associations of physical activity intensity and specific sedentary behaviors during after-school and weekend with overweight and obesity among preschool children by Ming-Chun Hsueh, Yu-Hsuan Chen

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Normal weight obesity in adolescents: patterns and associated factors by Maria Kaczmarek

“…BackgroundNormal-weight obesity (NWO), which is defined as excess body fat despite a normal body mass index (BMI), is increasingly recognized as a cardiometabolic risk factor. …”
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Histology and Immunohistochemistry of Adipose Tissue: A Scoping Review on Staining Methods and Their Informative Value by Tom Schimanski, Rafael Loucas, Marios Loucas, Oliver Felthaus, Vanessa Brébant, Silvan Klein, Alexandra Anker, Konstantin Frank, Andreas Siegmund, Andrea Pagani, Sebastian Geis, Sophia Theresa Diesch, Andreas Eigenberger, Lukas Prantl

“…These methods provide insights into tissue viability, cellular subtypes, and extracellular matrix (ECM) composition—all factors influencing graft retention and clinical outcomes. …”
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Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure to assess malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe: a state-of-the-art review by Godana Arero Dassie

“…BackgroundThe Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) provides a comprehensive framework for assessing malnutrition by combining multiple anthropometric measures into one metric. …”
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Chemical composition, antibacterial, and antifungal effects of Citrus medica (citron), Pimpinella anisum (anise), and Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) on oral pathogens: An in vitr... by Sina Mohammadzadeh, Zahra Rezazadeh, Parisa Jafari, Fakhri Haghi Tomatari, Samineh Jafari, Mina Mohebian

“…The present research explores the antimicrobial effects of these plants against microorganisms causing caries and oral candidiasis. Materials and Methods: This is an in vitro study, aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, and antimicrobial effects of C. medica, P. anisum, and A. dracunculus on oral pathogens. …”
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Relationships Between Spinal Curvature Parameters and Somatic Variables, Bone Mineral Density, Sedentary Habits and Physical Activity Levels in Young Adults: a Cross-Sectional Stud... by Sandra Trzcińska, Joanna Cieplińska, Anna Kopiczko, Michał Kuszewski, Manuel González Sanchez

“…Background: Postural disorders in young adults result in poorer physical performance and quality of life in old age. …”
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