Lifestyle, socioeconomic disparities and intestinal microbiota in a sample of obese Egyptian women by Nayera E. Hassan, Salwa M. El Shebini, Sahar A. El-Masry, Nihad H. Ahmed, Nayra Sh. Mehanna, Mai M. Badie, Ahmed S. Ismail, Safinaz Megahed, Galal I. Elashry, Ayat N. Kamal, Mohamed S. Kishta, Heba T. Aboud

“…Background/Aim Obesity is caused by genetic and environmental factors, including cultural and societal influences on food intake and a decline in physical activity. …”
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BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES OF BLACK CURRANT BERRIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF NORTHWESTERN RUSSIA by О. A. Tikhonova, Т. V. Shelenga

“…Background. Black currant occupies one of the leading po­sitions among berry plants in terms of the content of nutri­ents and bioactive substances that are necessary for a bal­anced human diet. …”
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The Effect of Gut Microbiome Perturbation on the Bioavailability of Glycyrrhizic Acid in Rats by Tiantian Shi, Huifang Li, Zihao Zhang, Yuying Zang, Shu Jiang, Tianjie Yuan

“…<b>Background</b>: Oral administration remains the most common route for drug absorption. …”
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Effect of heat therapy compared with strength training on metabolic profile, heat shock response, inflammation, cardiovascular responses and microbiota in individuals with type 2 d... by Patrícia Martins Bock, Lucas Stahlhöfer Kowalewski, Layane Ramos Ayres, Mariana Kras Borges Russo, Gabriela Tomedi Leites, Andreza Francisco Martins, Álvaro Reischak de Oliveira, Mauricio Krause

“…ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Interventions capable of modulating the heat shock response (HSR), such as physical exercise and heat therapy (HT), are potential therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of diabetes. …”
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Cyclodextrins as Modulators of Gut Microbiota: Pharmaceutical Applications and Impact on Intestinal Health by Renata Maria Varut, Mircea Sorin Ciolofan, Maria Elena Veronica, Kristina Radivojević, Diana Maria Trasca, Cristina Popescu, Oana Diaconu, Cristina Elena Singer

“…This review aims to synthesize current knowledge regarding the effects of CDs on the composition and function of the gut microbiota. <b>Methods</b>: A literature search following PRISMA guidelines was conducted in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar to identify studies on cyclodextrins and their interactions with gut microbiota. …”
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Muscle health in ankylosing spondylitis: effects of disease duration, inflammation, education level, and spinal mobility on skeletal muscle atrophy by Jiawen Hu, Yiwen Wang, Zhimeng Yu, Yinan Zhang, Xiaojian Ji, Lulu Zeng, Jiaxin Zhang, Shiwei Yang, Kunpeng Li, Jian Zhu, Jianglin Zhang, Yinghua Liu, Feng Huang

“…Clinical characteristics and body composition were evaluated. Methods: Based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria, the prevalence of sarcopenia among AS patients were calculated. …”
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Microsporidian infection of mosquito larvae changes the host-associated microbiome towards the synthesis of antimicrobial factors by Artur Trzebny, Abigail D. Taylor, Jeremy K. Herren, Johanna K. Björkroth, Sylwia Jedut, Miroslawa Dabert

“…Abstract Background Microsporidians (Microsporidia) are a group of obligate intracellular parasites that commonly infect mosquitoes. …”
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Multiplex IgE peanut panels: a critical appraisal of assay designs and the good, the bad, and the ugly features of the applied allergen components by D. de Boer, C. J. J. Bijnens, M. C. Slot, C. M. G. Nieuwhof, J. A. P. Bons

“…However, the different assays in terms of designs and performance are also claimed to be heterogeneous as no agreed standards and requirements are available.ObjectiveWe aimed to compare the analytical assay designs of the ISAC, ALEX, and EUROLINE peanut (Ara h) panels and the features of the applied isoallergens and variants to create more awareness of the heterogeneity of multiplex allergy assays.MethodsWe conducted a multi-source survey in publicly available data sources and among manufacturers and performed correlation studies using patients’ serum samples.ResultsThe survey proved that the panels are indeed very heterogeneous in many ways, especially regarding the allergen component origin and isoallergen composition. …”
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Electroacupuncture Modulates Microbial Phenylalanine Metabolism and Enhances the Intestinal Barrier Function to Alleviate Colitis in Mice by Zhu L, Au R, Dai L, Li Y, Xu F, Cui Y, Hu J, Shen H

“…In this study, we investigated the impact of high and low-frequency EA at Zusanli (ST36) on the gut microbiota and metabolite profile in the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model.Methods: Colitis was established using DSS, and daily electroacupuncture at ST36 with varying frequencies was administered. …”
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Structure of the moktakon formation of the lower cambrian (Yuzhno-Tungusskaya oil and gas region, Leno-Tungusskaya oil and gas province) by A. R. Ryazanov, E. S. Noskova, G. V. Agafonova, D. V. Pokrovsky

“…Background. The structure of the Lower Cambrian Moktakon Formation extended across the Yuzhno-Tungusskaya oil and gas region of the Leno-Tungusskaya oil and gas province is studied.Aim. …”
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Viable bacterial communities in freshly pumped human milk and their changes during cold storage conditions by Eliska Pivrncova, Jan Bohm, Vojtech Barton, Jana Klanova, Petra Borilova Linhartova

“…Abstract Background Human milk harbors diverse bacterial communities that contribute to infant health. …”
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Unveiling the Phytochemical Diversity and Bioactivity of <i>Astragalus melanophrurius</i>: A First Report Integrating Experimental and In Silico Approaches by Gulcan Gencer, Cengiz Sarikurkcu, Bektas Tepe

“…<b>Background</b>: The genus <i>Astragalus</i> is renowned for its diverse bioactive potential, yet the chemical composition and biological properties of <i>Astragalus melanophrurius</i> remain inadequately explored. …”
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Breaking rules: the complex relationship between DNA methylation and X-chromosome inactivation in the human placenta by Amy M Inkster, Allison M Matthews, Tanya N Phung, Seema B Plaisier, Melissa A Wilson, Carolyn J Brown, Wendy P Robinson

“…Abstract Background The human placenta is distinct from most organs due to its uniquely low-methylated genome. …”
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Nutritional Values of Brazilian Plume Flower (Justicia carnea) and Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Cultivated in Nigeria by Gregory Oko, Vo Thi Kim Khuyen, Emediong Udo, Chioma Ikechukwu

“…Background: Justicia carnea known as Brazilian plume flower and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) have drawn the research attention due to their potential health benefits, and lack of available scientific evidences. …”
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A randomized, controlled, 12-month trial on the effects of an interdisciplinary treatment approach in ESRD patients: study protocol of the smart and fit for kidney transplantation... by Helge Krusemark, Judith Kleemann, Julian Weigand, Dennis Kannenkeril, Katharina Heller, Tobias Hepp, Marc Albersmeyer, Doris Gerbig, Mario Schiffer

“…Abstract Background A prolonged waiting time for a kidney transplant leads to a significant decline in the general health status of many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Immune-microbiota dysregulation in maintenance hemodialysis: a 16S rRNA sequencing-based analysis of gut flora and T cell profiles by Yan Lv, Xiuting Yang, Xiaowu Sun, Xiaohong Ren

“…However, the relationship between gut microbial composition and immune competence in this population remains underexplored.Methods This study assessed 45 MHD patients and 30 healthy controls, stratifying MHD patients into immunocompetent (HD-NLI, CD4+/CD8+ ≥ 1) and immunodeficient (HD-LI, CD4+/CD8+ < 1) groups. …”
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The influence of metformin and empagliflozin administration on gut microbiota in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism by K.A. Moskva, O.P. Kikhtyak, T.A. Kikhtiak, M.L. Farmaha, Y.L. Leshchuk, Y.S. Leshchuk

“…Background. There is a lack of studies focusing on the combined impact of metformin, empagliflozin, and levothyroxine on the gut microbiota in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypothyroidism. …”
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The microbiome alterations of supragingival plaque among adolescents using clear aligners: a metagenomic sequencing analysis by Chunlin Wang, Chao Zhang, Shan He, Qiuyu Wang, Hai Gao

“…Abstract Background White spot lesions (WSLs) may develop in adolescents undergoing clear aligner (CA) therapy with poor oral hygiene. …”
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Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults by Simona Sulis, Darina Falbová, Alexandra Hozáková, Lenka Vorobeľová

“…Objectives This study analyzes the link between bone quality and energy drink consumption while considering factors like physical activity and body composition. Sample and Methods The sample comprised 911 Slovaks, male and female, aged 18–30 (21.53 ± 2.27). …”
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Lithological characteristics and formation conditions of lower jurassic limestones occuring in the Patil mountain (south-western Crimea) by G. V. Agafonova, A. O. Andruhovich, V. N. Komarov, E. V. Rakhimova, A. V. Turov

“…We carried out a series of lithological studies to identify the composition, structure and formation conditions of this limestone assemblage.Materials and methods. …”
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