Oil price shocks and human capital channels in Nigeria by Olabisi Rasheedat Oladipo, Abiola John Asaleye, Ademola Andrew Onabote, Damilola Felix Eluyela, Rotimi Ayoade Ogunjumo, Joseph Olufemi Ogunjobi, Olufemi Adebayo Oladipo, Stephen Adesina Ibitowa

“…The impulse response function confirms that oil price fluctuations significantly affect both basic and advanced channels of human capital. …”
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Molecular characteristics and cancer immunity of LRP1B and its relationship with the Hedgehog signaling pathway in colorectal cancer by Yuan Liu, Yuan Liu, Yang Zhong, Yang Zhong, Yaodong Sang, Yaodong Sang, Siqiang Zhu, Siqiang Zhu, Kang Xu, Kang Xu, Xingyu Zhu, Xingyu Zhu, Xiaoling Cui, Xiaoling Cui, Xinyu Liu, Xinyu Liu, Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Hao Chen, Changqing Jing, Changqing Jing, Wei Chong, Wei Chong, Leping Li, Leping Li

“…Immune cell infiltration and drug sensitivity analyses demonstrated that LRP1B plays a crucial role in immunotherapy and targeted therapy, suggesting that restoring LRP1B function could be a promising treatment strategy for CRC.ConclusionOur results indicate that LRP1B may function as a tumor suppressor factor in CRC, playing a significant role in mutation, therapy, and immune infiltration. …”
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Optimal Sca-1-based procedure for purifying mouse adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells with enhanced proliferative and differentiation potential by Xingyu Tao, Jialian Wang, Yuan Yan, Peifeng Cheng, Bin Liu, Huimin Du, Bailin Niu, Bailin Niu

“…Third-generation ADSCs were evaluated for proliferative activity, differentiation potential, and functional enrichment using proliferation assays, trilineage differentiation assays, and RNA sequencing. …”
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Subtle concentration changes in zinc hold the key to fibrillation of α-synuclein: an updated insight on the micronutrient’s role in prevention of neurodegenerative disorders by Samudra Prosad Banik, Debasis Bagchi, Debasis Bagchi, Debasis Bagchi, Pradipta Banerjee, Sanjoy Chakraborty, Manashi Bagchi, Chaitali Bose, Debasmita De, Sreemoyee Saha, Sreemoyee Saha, Sudipta Chakraborty

“…Zinc is a significant micronutrient of the human body integral to the proper functioning of the nervous system as well as holistic cognitive development. …”
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Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 as a Therapy and Safety Key: A Special Beneficial Pleiotropic Effect Controlling and Modulating Angiogenesis and the NO-System by Predrag Sikiric, Sven Seiwerth, Anita Skrtic, Mario Staresinic, Sanja Strbe, Antonia Vuksic, Suncana Sikiric, Dinko Bekic, Dragan Soldo, Boris Grizelj, Luka Novosel, Lidija Beketic Oreskovic, Ivana Oreskovic, Mirjana Stupnisek, Alenka Boban Blagaic, Ivan Dobric

“…Thus, BPC 157 therapy means targeting angiogenesis and NO’s cytotoxic and damaging actions but maintaining, promoting, or recovering their essential protective functions.…”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of HSP90 family gene in cotton and their potential role in salt stress tolerance by Zhao Yan Hao, Zhao Yan Hao, Qian Feng, Xu Yan Man, Dong Qi Qi, Yu Shi Qing, Zhai Wei Yang, Mohssen Elbagory, Esam Sayed Kasem, Muhammad Yasir, Jiang Yu Rong

“…The Current study investigated the evolutionary aspects, expression patterns, and functional validation of HSP90 family members in cotton under salt stress. …”
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Characteristics of cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in adults with different degrees of obesity by Shukun Deng, Shengrui Mei, Qunyan Zhou, Wenjun Zhi, Wenjun Wu, Junyan Cai, Peng Yuan

“…In terms of static pulmonary function, BMI was negatively correlated with FVC%Pred, FEV1%Pred.ConclusionWith the aggravation of obesity, the maximum exercise ability of adults decreases, VO2peak/kg and VO2/HRmax%Pred decreases, and the breathing reserve decreases.…”
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Analysis of Markers of Bone Remodeling and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity Index Interconnections by Tsyhanyk L., Abrahamovych O., Abrahamovych U., Romanyuk O., Guta S.

“…Leukopenia, proteinuria, high anti-dsDNA, osteoclastic function disorders are associated with beta-crossLaps level increase in blood serum. …”
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Assessment of Two Online Interventions for Veterans With Chronic Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial by Erin D Reilly, Hannah L Grigorian, Alicia A Heapy, Bella Etingen, Megan M Kelly, Noah R Wolkowicz, Caitlin M Girouard, Timothy P Hogan, Katarina Bernice, Timothy Bickmore

“… BackgroundChronic pain is a debilitating condition that disproportionately impacts US veterans who manage numerous negative pain-related outcomes. There is an urgent need for accessible, engaging, and innovative treatments that can help veterans with chronic pain better self-manage their pain at home and improve their daily functioning. …”
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Mining of Key Enzymes and Their Action Sites for Degradation of Histamine in Mulberry Fruit Wine by Weissella cibaria by Xinyi YE, Wenshan LUO, Xiaowei CHEN, Yujuan XU, Yuanshan YU, Jian PENG, Gengsheng XIAO, Lu LI

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MsCL-P1: A multifunctional C-type lectin from largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) with broad microbe binding and agglutination activities by Siyi She, Ying Ye, Fengyao Guo, Shun Yang, Mengmeng Huang, Hui Fei

“…This study enhances our understanding of the immune mechanisms in largemouth bass and contributes to the broader knowledge of C-type lectin functions in fish species.…”
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Magnitude and durability of ProC6C-AlOH/Matrix-Mtm vaccine-induced malaria transmission-blocking antibodies in Burkinabe adults from a Phase 1 randomized trial by Mohammad Naghizadeh, Kazutoyo Miura, Ebenezer Addo Ofori, Carole Long, Issaka Sagara, Alfred B. Tiono, Jordan Plieskatt, Michael Theisen

“…The Phase 1 clinical trial (PACTR202201848463189) conducted in Burkina Faso, showed ProC6C-AlOH/Matrix-M was safe, well tolerated, immunogenic and generated a functional antibody response to all three constituent antigens at the primary output (D70). …”
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Effective adsorptive removal of triclosan from water using bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads by Vuyo Moses Mollo, Vuyo Moses Mollo, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Diseko Boikanyo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, James Ramontja

“…The Gibbs free energy (∆G) was negative throughout the studied temperature range, indicating that the adsorption process was spontaneously and energetically favoured.…”
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Prediction of recurrence after surgery for pituitary adenoma using machine learning- based models: systematic review and meta-analysis by Ibrahim Mohammadzadeh, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Behnaz Niroomand, Nasira Faizi, Pooya Eini, Mohammad Amin Habibi, Alireza Mohseni, Mohammadmahdi Sabahi, Abdulrahman Albakr, Michael Karsy, Hamid Borghei-Razavi

“…Conclusion AI-based models show strong predictive power for recurrence in both functional and non-functional pituitary adenomas, with an average accuracy above 80%. …”
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From Flower to Medicine: Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles as Promising Antibacterial Agents by Mohd Saeed, Reem Binsuwaidan, Nawaf Alshammari, Ahmed M. Alharbi, Nadiyah M. Alabdallahd, Nawaf A. Alotaibi, Samra Siddiqui, Safia Obaidur

“…<b>Methods:</b> HRS extract functioned as both a reducing and stabilizing agent in the synthesis of AgNPs. …”
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Genomic insights into novel predatory myxobacteria isolated from human feces by Joyasree Das, Shilpee Pal, Anu Negi, Shiva S. Sundharam, Amit Yadav, Srikrishna Subramanian, S. K. Sinha, Jayanta Samanta, Srinivasan Krishnamurthi

“…ABSTRACT Myxobacteria are Gram-negative, spore-forming predatory bacteria isolated from diverse environmental samples that feed on other microbes for their survival and growth. …”
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Joint response of coal permeability and wettability to changes in organic matter induced by oxidation treatment by Baoxin ZHANG, Xuehai FU, Fanhua Bill ZENG, Ze DENG, Zhaobiao YANG, Junqiang KANG, Chaochao DUAN

“…Oxidation treatment can enhance the permeability of coal, but several coal samples are accompanied by increased hydrophilicity after oxidation, showing negative effects on long-term coalbed methane (CBM) production. …”
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Predicting Social Frailty in Older Adults Using Fitbit-Derived Circadian and Heart Rate Biomarkers: Cross-Sectional Study by Hiroki Maekawa, Yu Kume

“…Standardized questionnaires were used to assess physical functions, cognitive functions, and social frailty, and based on the scores, the participants were categorized into 3 groups: robust, social prefrailty, and social frailty. …”
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A simple risk index predicts endovascular treatment outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: prognostic value of SPAN-100 by Noémie Ligot, Marie Dagonnier, Boris Lubicz, Nicolas Brassart, Gilles Naeije

“…The primary outcome was functional status at 90 days, as assessed using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). …”
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Impacts of different types of straw returning on soil physicochemical properties, microbial community structure, and pepper quality by Xiapu Gai, Biao Chen, Shijuan Xiong, Qingqing Zhou, Yuan Yuan, Yumei Mou

“…However, they showed negative correlation with NH4+-N. It indicated that straw types drive microbial functional differentiation by regulating nutrient availability. …”
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