Features of immune status of patients with infectious lesions of large skin folds by G. V. Nosonova

“…To examine the features status of patients with infectious lesions of large skin folds. Methods and results. In the study of the immune status of 80 patients with infectious lesions of large skin folds the following was identified: suppression of phagocytes, changes in the quantitative composition of the main populations and subpopulations of lymphocytes, characterized by T-cell deficiency on the background of an increase in CD19+ and CD16+, lower CD4+/CD8+, increase in immunoglobulin G and M, under normal indicators of IgA and significant increase in production of interleukin-10 and 12, which is evidence of hyperactivation of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the immune system. …”
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Antioxidant Activity and Anxiolytic Effect of <i>Cnidoscolus quercifolius</i> Pohl Stem Bark Extract in Zebrafish by Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, Johnatan Wellisson da Silva Mendes, José Jonas Ferreira Viturino, Maria Inácio da Silva, Mariana Pereira da Silva, Débora Odília Duarte Leite, Emmanuel Silva Marinho, Jane Eire Silva Alencar de Menezes, Hélcio Silva dos Santos, José Galberto Martins da Costa

“…The chemical composition was obtained by HPLC/DAD, and phenolic compounds and flavonoids were quantified with the Folin–Ciocalteu reagents and the aluminum chloride colorimetric method, respectively. …”
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High-dimensional immune profiling of follicular fluid and systemic circulation reveals distinct immune signatures in women with polycystic ovary syndrome by Soma Banerjee, Fernanda L. Jaimes, Mona A. Mohamed, Abigail Zettel, Nesya G. Graupe, Laura G. Cooney, Laura G. Cooney, Aleksandar K. Stanic, Aleksandar K. Stanic

“…Since immune cells within the ovarian follicle—the central site of PCOS dysfunction—play pivotal roles in immune defense and regulation of ovulation, establishing a definitive cellular map of normal and PCOS-affected follicular immune composition is essential.MethodThis is a prospective cohort study of women with PCOS (Rotterdam criteria) and controls undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). …”
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Biodiversity of entomopathogenic fungi genus Beauveria in the soils of arid zone by R. Abdukerim, K. Khidirov, Z. Amangeldikyzy, M. Mussina, T. Yeszhanov, D. Gritsenko, A. Mendybayeva, A. Tursynkulov

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In recent years, there has been an increased need to reduce chemical pollutants, and studies of entomopathogenic fungi, which are natural regulators for several harmful insects, has become widespread. …”
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Effects of feces storage conditions for host-microbiota screenings in C. elegans by Laury Caron, Laury Caron, Claudia Miriam Alonzo De la Rosa, Claudia Miriam Alonzo De la Rosa, Khoudia Diop, Khoudia Diop, Stéphanie Miard, Stefan Taubert, Stefan Taubert, Stefan Taubert, Stefan Taubert, André Marette, André Marette, André Marette, Frédéric Picard, Frédéric Picard, Frédéric Picard

“…Extracts were probed for bacterial composition, viability, and nutritional content and tested in synchronized wild-type (strain N2) worms for food preferences and intake, development, fat accumulation, brood size, and maximal lifespan.ResultsLong-term freezing of feces before microbiota extraction modified composition but did not negatively impact subsequent worm development, fat accumulation, reproduction, and maximal lifespan, whereas using samples extracted and left at room temperature after a long period of time resulted in robust avoidance and was detrimental for normal growth.ConclusionsUsing frozen feces to test for impacts of microbiota in C. elegans appears an appropriate method since it did not affect normal biology and healthspan, which supports protocols with already existing feces stored in biobanks for high-throughput phenotype screenings.…”
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Features of environments for cage fish farming in the Astrakhan Region on example of the Khurdun River by O. V. Pyatikopova, I. N. Bedritskaya, S. A. Diakova, D. A. Popov, O. G. Tarasova, E. V. Makarova, E. V. Minakova, O. V. Zhatkina, R. D. Kashin

“…Cage aquaculture is a relatively low-cost and quite effective method of fish farming, particularly important for the Astrakhan Region in recent times. …”
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Deciphering the microbial communities in ticks of Inner Mongolia: ecological determinants and pathogen profiles by Chunfu Li, Rui Ma, Ai Gao, Na Jiang, Chunli Sang, Yanli Zhang, Haoqiang Tian, Jian Li, Wei Hu, Xinyu Feng

“…Abstract Background Ticks are vectors of numerous pathogens, with their bacterial composition, abundance, diversity, and interaction influencing both their growth and disease transmission efficiency. …”
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Comparative analysis of pre-treatment strategies and bacterial strain efficiency for improvement of feather hydrolysis by Clémentine Isembart, Boris Zimmermann, Josipa Matić, Cristian Bolaño Losada, Nils K. Afseth, Achim Kohler, Svein. J. Horn, Vincent Eijsink, Piotr Chylenski, Volha Shapaval

“…Abstract Background Feathers are a major by-product of the poultry industry, which poses an environmental challenge due to the recalcitrant structure of keratin, making them resistant to degradation. …”
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Holistic Evaluation of the Gut Microbiota through Data Envelopment Analysis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Taizo Matsuki, Sho Nakamura, Minami Nishiyama, Hiroto Narimatsu

“…Background: The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in human health, but maintaining a healthy gut microbiome remains challenging. …”
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Ginsenosides and gut microbiota: differential effects on healthy individuals and irritable bowel syndrome subtypes by Zhi Du, Chengman Zhao, Jiabin Li, Yan Shen, Guofei Ren, Jieying Ding, Jing Peng, Xiaoli Ye, Jing Miao

“…Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with poorly understood mechanisms. …”
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Aging Gut-Brain Interactions: Pro-Inflammatory Gut Bacteria Are Elevated in Fecal Samples from Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s Dementia by Alison I. C. Donaldson, Claire L. Fyfe, Jennifer C. Martin, Ellen E. Smith, Graham W. Horgan, Phyo K. Myint, Alexandra M. Johnstone, Karen P. Scott

“…The pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders has been linked to changes in the gut microbiota, transmitted through the gut-brain axis. <b>Methods</b>: We set out to establish by case-control study methodology whether there were any differences in the composition and/or function of the gut microbiota between older resident adults in care homes with or without an AD diagnosis via analysis of the microbial composition from fecal samples. …”
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Changes in gut microbiota following supplementation with chitosan in adolescents with overweight or obesity: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial by Somaye Fatahi, Mohammad Hassan Sohouli, Koroush Vahidshahi, Pejman Rohani, Majid Safa, Masoud Salehi, Mihnea-Alexandru Găman, Farzad Shidfar

“…Abstract Background Overweight and obesity have been associated with an altered intestinal microbiome. …”
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Medicinal plants trade in Harare’s urban markets: diversity, conservation status, and economic significance by Justice Muvengwi, Monicah Mbiba

“…Abstract Background Urban markets serve as crucial centres for trading traditional medicinal plants, yet there is limited research on the diversity, geographic origins, and socio-economic contributions of these plants. …”
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Sex-related Anthropometrics in a Lower-Body Mobility Assessment Among Professional Soccer Athletes by Corbin A. Hedt, Jessica T. Le, Tyler Heimdal, Justin Vickery, Erin Orozco, Patrick C. McCulloch, Bradley S. Lambert

“… # Study Design Cross Sectional # Methods During pre-season assessments, athletes from two professional soccer clubs were recruited and underwent body composition and skeletal dimension analysis via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans. …”
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Gene Expression Profiles Infer — The Landscape of Tumor-Infiltrating Immune Cells in Ovarian Cancer and their Clinical Significance by Caiyun Ding, Li Wang, Qiang Ma, Can Shen, Lu Xi, Guantai Ni, Jin Ding

“…Methods: The metagene deconvolution algorithm (Cell type Identification by Estimating Relative Subsets of known RNA Transcripts (CIBERSORT)) was used to analyze gene expression profiles in public databases (GEO and TCGA) to infer the composition of 22 immune cell subgroups in ovarian tumors. …”
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Changes in maximal oxygen uptake during growth and development in girls who actively participate in basketball and in non-athletes girls: A longitudinal study by Stojmenović Tamara, Ćurčić Đorđe, Vukašinović-Vesić Milica, Anđelković Marija, Dikić Nenad, Kostić-Vučićević Marija, Baralić Ivana, Jakovljević Vladimir, Živković Vladimir

“…Background/Aim. It is well known that continuous engagement in physical activity is important for normal growth and development of children. …”
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Gut Microbiome dysbiosis and immune activation correlate with somatic and neuropsychiatric symptoms in COVID-19 patients by Paula L. Scalzo, Austin G. Marshall, Sirena Soriano, Kristen Curry, Mario Dulay, Timea Hodics, Eamonn M. M. Quigley, Todd J. Treangen, María M. Piskorz, Sonia Villapol

“…Methods We investigated the association between physical and mental symptoms, cytokine profiles, and gut microbiota composition in 124 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. …”
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Immigrants’ diminished protective effects of parental education and employment on youth mood disorders in Sweden by Shervin Assari, Mehdi Osooli, Henrik Ohlsson, Jan Sundquist, Kristina Sundquist

“…Sex and study year served as covariates, while immigration background acted as a moderator. Cox regression models were employed for statistical analysis. …”
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Feasibility of an exercise program in endocrine-treated metastatic breast cancer patients with overweight: protocol for the FEMA study by May Wissing, Pernille Skovlund, Susanne Drysdale, Ali Amidi, Robert Zachariae, Tinne Laurberg, Signe Borgquist

“…Abstract Background Many patients with metastatic breast cancer can live relatively long lives but are challenged by treatment- and cancer-related side effects such as weight gain, physical deconditioning, and reduced quality of life, possibly affecting survival. …”
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State of specific immunity in men with disorders of fertility by L. L. Vorontsova, N. М. Partola, V. A. Kovalenko

“…Determination of role of the immune system in pathogenesis of reproductive function disorders in men is actual enough modern medicine direction. Methods and results. In order to study the state of the specific link of immune system in 48 men with disorders of fertility the indices of spermogram are studied in accordance with recommendations of WHO and subpopulation composition of lymphocytes with the use of monoclonal antibodies to the antigens. …”
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