Neighborhood competition improves biomass estimation for Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) but not Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica Willd.) in young mixed forest stands by Eric Cudjoe, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Hans Pretzsch, Shamim Ahmed, Felipe Bravo

“…Therefore, accurate biomass estimation is essential for understanding ecosystem functioning and informing forest management strategies to mitigate climate change. …”
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Changes in Soil Properties Under the Influence of Microplastics in Plastic and Open Field Production in Three Serbian Valleys by Elmira Saljnikov, Tara Grujić, Marina Jovković, Veljko Perović, Dragan Čakmak, Aigul Zhapparova, Vesela Radović, Slobodan Stefanović, Vladimir Miladinović, Slađan Stanković, Žaklina Marjanović, Sayagul Kenzhegulova, Aigul Tleppayeva, Gulya Kunypiyaeva, Slobodan Krnjajić

“…The results contribute to a better understanding of the influence of MPs on soil properties and its ecological functions.…”
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Risk factors for fatigue severity in the post-COVID-19 condition: A prospective controlled cohort study of nonhospitalised adolescents and young adults by Joel Selvakumar, Lise Beier Havdal, Elias Myrstad Brodwall, Silke Sommen, Lise Lund Berven, Tonje Stiansen-Sonerud, Erin Cvejic, Vegard Bruun Bratholm Wyller

“…Participants completed questionnaires regarding clinical symptoms, social factors and psychological traits, and were subject to clinical and functional testing and biomarker analyses. Variables with significant (p < 0.2) associations to the outcome in simple linear regression were chosen for multivariable modelling, together with potential confounders. …”
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The protective role of 3-Indoleglyoxylic acid in Bisphenol S-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction via mitochondrial ROS-Mediated IL-17/CXCL10/TNF-α signaling by Jing Wang, Guolei Niu, Huanzhuo Mai, Xianan Zhang, Jiahao Zhu, Bin Li, Yushuang Gao, Tengkai Huang, Qingtao Meng, Rui Chen

“…Analysis of single-cell databases demonstrated a significant reduction in the expression of CHGA, a functional protein of enteroendocrine cells (EECs), in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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Revealing age-related changes in the intraocular microenvironment and senescence modulators using aqueous humor proteomics and machine learning by Xiaosheng Huang, Tiansheng Chou, Tiansheng Chou, Xinhua Liu, Kun Zeng, Liangnan Sun, Zonghui Yan, Shaoyi Mei, Wenqun Xi, Zongyi Zhan, Yi Liu, Songguo Dong, Siqi Liu, Jun Zhao

“…A set of 179 proteins identified as significant APs were enriched in various eye processes, such as detoxification, eye development, negative regulation of hydrolase activity, and humoral immune response. …”
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Restored Collagen VI Microfilaments Network in the Extracellular Matrix of CRISPR-Edited Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Fibroblasts by Daniela Benati, Eleonora Cattin, Federico Corradi, Tommaso Ferrari, Eleonora Pedrazzoli, Clarissa Patrizi, Matteo Marchionni, Roberto Bertorelli, Veronica De Sanctis, Luciano Merlini, Alessandra Ferlini, Patrizia Sabatelli, Francesca Gualandi, Alessandra Recchia

“…Collagen VI is an essential component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) composed by α1, α2 and α3 chains and encoded by <i>COL6A1</i>, <i>COL6A2</i> and <i>COL6A3</i> genes. Dominant negative pathogenic variants in <i>COL6A</i> genes result in defects in collagen VI protein and are implicated in the pathogenesis of muscular diseases, including Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy (UCMD). …”
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Chaga Mushroom Triterpenoids Inhibit Dihydrofolate Reductase and Act Synergistically with Conventional Therapies in Breast Cancer by Junbiao Wang, Daniela Beghelli, Augusto Amici, Stefania Sut, Stefano Dall’Acqua, Giulio Lupidi, Diego Dal Ben, Onelia Bistoni, Daniele Tomassoni, Barbara Belletti, Sanaa Musa, Jamal Mahajna, Stefania Pucciarelli, Cristina Marchini

“…In this study, Chaga water extract was digested in vitro to mimic the natural processing and absorption of its biocomponents when it is consumed as functional beverage, and its anticancer activities were evaluated in breast cancer (BC) cell lines, representing HER2-positive and triple-negative subtypes. …”
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Soil and Root Responses in Hazelnut Rhizosphere to Inoculate Rhizobacteria Immobilized via JetCutter Technology by Solange V. Benítez, Rocío Carrasco, Antonio Roldán, Fuensanta Caravaca, Manuel Campoy, Joaquín Cofré, José Ortiz, Juan D. Giraldo, Mauricio Schoebitz

“…These results highlight functional differences and support the use of PGPR immobilization to promote early plant establishment.…”
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Incremental data integration for tracking genotype-disease associations. by Tomasz Konopka, Damian Smedley

“…Functional annotation of genes remains a challenge in fundamental biology and is a limiting factor for translational medicine. …”
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Influence of Peptide Conjugation Sites on Lunatin–Alumina Nanoparticles: Implications for Membrane Interaction and Antimicrobial Activity by Carolina Silva Ferreira, Lívia Mara Fontes Costa, Lúcio Otávio Nunes, Kelton Rodrigues de Souza, Giovanna Paula Araújo, Evgeniy S. Salnikov, Kelly Cristina Kato, Helen Rodrigues Martins, Adriano Monteiro de Castro Pimenta, Jarbas Magalhães Resende, Burkhard Bechinger, Rodrigo Moreira Verly

“…This study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel nanobiostructure combining alumina nanoparticles (NPs) with the antimicrobial peptide lunatin-1 (Lun-1), forming peptide-functionalized nanofilaments. The main objective was to investigate how the site of peptide functionalization (C-terminal vs. …”
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Longitudinal study of COPD phenotypes using integrated SPECT and qCT imaging by Frank Li, Frank Li, Xuan Zhang, Xuan Zhang, Alejandro P. Comellas, Eric A. Hoffman, Eric A. Hoffman, Michael M. Graham, Ching-Long Lin, Ching-Long Lin, Ching-Long Lin, Ching-Long Lin

“…This approach seeks to enhance our understanding of how structural and functional changes influence ventilation heterogeneity in COPD.MethodsEight COPD subjects completed a longitudinal study with three visits, spaced about a year apart. …”
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Multicentre comparison of various microaxial pump devices as a bridge to durable assist device implantation by Marta L. Medina, Daniel Lewin, Hendrik Treede, Sebastian V. Rojas, Alexander Bernhardt, Michael Billion, Anna L. Meyer, Ivan Netuka, Janajade Kooij, Marina Pieri, Antonio Loforte, Mauro Rinaldi, Mariusz K. Szymanski, Adriaan O. Kraajieveld, Christian J.H. Moeller, Payam Akhyari, Khalil Jawad, Bastian Schmack, Gloria Färber, Assad Haneya, Daniel Zimpfer, Gaik Nersesian, Ilija Djordjevic, Diyar Saeed, Finn Gustafsson, Anna M. Scandroglio, Bart Meyns, Steffen Hofmann, Jan Belohlavek, Jan Gummert, Pia Lanmueller, Evgenij V. Potapov, Mehmet Oezkur

“…Abstract Aims Patients with acute decompensated advanced heart failure requiring left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation often experience progressive cardiac function deterioration, negatively impacting surgical outcomes. …”
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Coping Styles and Defense Mechanisms in Healthy Young Adults—Correlations with tPA-BDNF Pathway by Julia Pilecka, Jedrzej Wojciechowski, Weronika Bargiel, Maria Terczynska, Przemyslaw Zakowicz, Dawid Bojarski, Karolina Wasicka-Przewozna, Maria Skibinska

“…Conclusions: Our findings indicate that there are functional associations between the proteins we studied and various coping styles, as well as mature, immature, and neurotic defense mechanisms.…”
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Natural substance rutin versus standard drug atorvastatin in a treatment of metabolic syndrome-like condition by Dominika Micháliková, Barbara Tyukos Kaprinay, Boris Lipták, Karol Švík, Lukáš Slovák, Ružena Sotníková, Vladimír Knezl, Zdenka Gaspárová

“…Relaxation and contraction response of aorta was measured to determine vessel dysfunctions and possible predisposition to cardiovascular disease. The negative influence on cognitive functions could be associated with the development of metabolic cognitive syndrome. …”
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USP29 alleviates the progression of MASLD by stabilizing ACSL5 through K48 deubiquitination by Sha Hu, Zhouxiang Wang, Kun Zhu, Hongjie Shi, Fang Qin, Tuo Zhang, Song tian, Yanxiao Ji, Jianqing Zhang, Juanjuan Qin, Zhigang She, Xiaojing Zhang, Peng Zhang, Hongliang Li

“…Moreover, the effect of USP29 on hepatocyte lipid accumulation and MASLD was dependent on ACSL5. Conclusions USP29 functions as a novel negative regulator of MASLD by stabilizing ACSL5 to promote FAO. …”
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Genome-wide identification of fasciclin-like arabinogalactan proteins (FLAs) in melon and the role of CmFLA8 in glucose accumulation in fruit by Suying Wen, Ruijie Huang, Muyao Gao, Jiayin Li, Yixuan Zhou, Rundi Sun, Zhilong Bie, Jintao Cheng

“…In this study, CmFLAs play a negative role in sugar accumulation and fruit ripening in melon, providing new insights into FLA gene functions.…”
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Exploring enzymatic antioxidant activities in Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) sperm and seminal plasma by Yuqing Yang, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Nicole Sirisopit Mehl, Patharapol Piamsomboon, Nuttawadee Ngamlertwong, Padet Tummaruk, Pakpoom Navanukraw, Phakjira Sanguansook, Kaywalee Chatdarong

“…Sperm parameters including %MOT, %VIA, functional membrane integrity (%sHOST), and DNA integrity (%DNA) were assessed after 24 and 48 h of storage. …”
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The Influence of Artificial Breast Volume Induction on Postural Stability, Postural Orientation, and Neuromuscular Control in Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Diana C. Guedes, Daniela F. Carneiro, Leonel A. T. Alves, Ana S. C. Melo, Juliana Moreira, Bruno Cunha, Rubim Santos, Andreia Noites, Andreia S. P. Sousa

“…This study aims to evaluate the immediate changes in postural control after artificial breast augmentation in healthy female volunteers. (2) Methods: Spinal angles, the center of pressure (CoP), and electromyographic activity of the spinal muscles were recorded in the static position and during the functional reach test (FRT) without and with implants of different volumes (220 mL, 315 mL, and 365 mL). …”
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Human beta defensin-2 protects the epithelial barrier during methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps by Tengfei Tian, Szuyao Hsu, Qin Sun, Yang Shi, Xianyang Hu, Yang Wu, Keqing Zhao, Chunquan Zheng

“…ObjectiveWe investigated the effect of human beta defensin-2 (hBD-2) on nasal epithelial barrier function with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).MethodsThe expression of hBD-2 was measured in nasal polyps (NPs) from CRSwNP. …”
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LncRNA HCG18 regulates the progression of spinal tuberculosis by modulating the hsa-miR-146a-5p/TGF-β1/SMADs pathway by Feng Li, Hongdong Tan, Xiao Zhang, Xiaodong Zhao, Xiaopeng Li, Gaoyang Chen

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