Effect of advanced glycation end products formed methylglyoxal, a food-borne dicarbonyl precursor, on the exacerbation of diabetic kidney disease by NOX4/Nrf2/NLRP3 inflammasome si... by Hee-Weon Lee, Min Ji Gu, Donghwan Kim, Eun Hee Han, Yoonsook Kim, Sang Keun Ha

“…The objective of this study was to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms of AGE4 in renal injury via the NOX4/Nrf2/NLRP3 inflammasome pathway. …”
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An In-Depth Review of Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensors as an Innovative Analytical Tool in Water Quality Monitoring: Architecture, Principles, Fabrication, and Applica... by Mbuyamba Divin Mukendi, Oluseyi Sikiru Salami, Nomvano Mketo

“…They effectively assess and detect contaminants, like (toxic) heavy metals (HMs), pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and pathogens, in water systems. Their ability for real-time monitoring makes them essential for ensuring water safety and adhering to regulations. …”
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The Impact of Grafting with Different Rootstocks on Eggplant (<i>Solanum melongena</i> L.) Growth and Its Rhizosphere Soil Microecology by Gongfu Du, Dan Zhu, Huang He, Xiaoliang Li, Yan Yang, Zhiqiang Qi

“…Greenhouse experiments were conducted over an eight-month growing period, using standard field practices such as film mulching and integrated water–fertilizer management. High-throughput sequencing was used to analyze the biological properties and microbial community of the rhizosphere soil. …”
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Fermented Chive (<i>Allium schoenoprasum</i>) with <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i>: A Potential Antibiotic Alternative Feed Additive for Broilers Challenged with <i>Escherichia coli... by Phan Vu Hai, Le Xuan Anh, Nguyen Xuan Hoa

“…Additionally, FC maintained intestinal epithelial integrity by upregulating tight junction proteins (ZO-1, Claudin-2) and reducing inflammatory responses (IFN-γ, TNF-α). …”
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The Emerging Roles of Nanoparticles in Managing the Environmental Stressors in Horticulture Crops—A Review by Mohamed K. Abou El-Nasr, Karim M. Hassan, Basma T. Abd-Elhalim, Dmitry E. Kucher, Nazih Y. Rebouh, Assiya Ansabayeva, Mostafa Abdelkader, Mahmoud A. A. Ali, Mohamed A. Nasser

“…This review explores the integrated effects of these stressors on plant productivity and growth rate, emphasizing how each stressor exceptionally plays a role in physiological responses. …”
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Cell Wall-Mediated Antifungal Activity of the Aqueous Extract of <i>Hedera helix</i> L. Leaves Against <i>Diplodia corticola</i> by Christina Crisóstomo, Luara Simões, Lillian Barros, Tiane C. Finimundy, Ana Cunha, Rui Oliveira

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Cork oak forests have been declining due to fungal pathogens such as <i>Diplodia corticola</i>. However, the preventive fungicides against this fungus have restricted use due to the deleterious effects on human health and the environment, prompting the need for sustainable alternatives. …”
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Novel Insights and Genomic Characterization of Coral-Associated Microorganisms from Maldives Displaying Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and UV-Protectant Activities by Fortunato Palma Esposito, Andrea López-Mobilia, Michael Tangherlini, Vincenza Casella, Alessandro Coppola, Giulia Varola, Laura Vitale, Gerardo Della Sala, Pietro Tedesco, Simone Montano, Davide Seveso, Paolo Galli, Daniela Coppola, Donatella de Pascale, Christian Galasso

“…Coral reef survival is crucial for the socio-ecological interest of many countries, particularly for the Republic of Maldives, whose reef integrity influences the country’s livelihoods and economy. …”
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Grapevine Responses to the Entomopathogenic Fungi <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> and <i>Isaria fumosorosea</i> and the Effects of Salicylic Acid on Their Virulence Against the European... by Evangelos Beris, Xenophon Venios, Dimitrios Papachristos, Mathilde Ponchon, Dimitrios Kontodimas, Elias Korkas, Georgios Banilas, Annette Reineke

“…Additionally, the impact of SA on spore germination and pathogenicity of EPF against larvae of the European grapevine moth (<i>Lobesia botrana</i>) was tested. …”
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Effect of Sampling Time and Sampling Media During Filter and Liquid Impingement-Based Sampling on Collected Bacterial Viability, Culturability, and DNA Concentrations by Shu-An Lee, Yee-Lynn Low, Atin Adhikari, Wei-Kuang Wang, Chih-Ming Liang, Li-Te Chang, Chuen-Jinn Tsai

“…Abstract Background Airborne pathogenic bacteria sampling is critical for microbial risk assessment. …”
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A Silk Fibroin Nanoparticle Hydrogel Loaded With NK1R Antagonist Has Synergistic Anti‐Inflammatory and Reparative Effects on Dry Eye Disease by Bo Gong, Yi Liu, Huan Li, Xueming Ju, Dongfeng Li, Yuhao Zou, Xiaoxin Guo, Kai Dong, Jialing Xiao, Weijia Wu, Renjie Chai, Ruifan Zhang, Man Yu

“…Furthermore, in vivo therapy with topical SF@CP@Gel twice daily markedly reduce clinical symptoms by reducing the amount of pathogenic Th17 cells while efficiently restoring Treg activity. …”
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Synergistic Antibacterial Interaction of Geraniol and Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles on Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> by Isabela Madeira de Castro, Camila Antunes, Camila Cristina Valentim, Laís Fernanda de Almeida Spoladori, Helena Tiemi Suzukawa, Guilherme Ferreira Correia, Gislaine Silva-Rodrigues, Paulo Henrique Guilherme Borges, Guilherme Bartolomeu-Gonçalves, Mariana Luiza Silva, Marcelle de Lima Ferreira Bispo, Rayanne Regina Beltrame Machado, Celso Vataru Nakamura, Gerson Nakazato, Phileno Pinge-Filho, Eliandro Reis Tavares, Lucy Megumi Yamauchi, Sueli Fumie Yamada-Ogatta

“…This study reports the antibacterial effect of geraniol (GER), alone and in combination with biogenic silver nanoparticles (bioAgNPs), produced using the aqueous extract of <i>Trichilia catigua</i> bark, against planktonic and sessile cells of methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA), one of the main opportunistic and potentially fatal human pathogens. GER had a time-dependent bactericidal effect on planktonic cells, impairing the cell membrane integrity. …”
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Metabolic interplay of SCFA’s in the gut and oral microbiome: a link to health and disease by Nireeksha, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Suchetha Kumari N, Mithra N. Hegde, Nishmitha N. Hegde

“…These acids contribute to interspecies communication, “cross-feeding” dynamics, and possibly biofilm stability or pathogenicity, especially in caries and periodontal disease. …”
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A Review of Biochar from Biomass and Its Interaction with Microbes: Enhancing Soil Quality and Crop Yield in <i>Brassica</i> Cultivation by Kritsana Jatuwong, Worawoot Aiduang, Tanongkiat Kiatsiriroat, Wassana Kamopas, Saisamorn Lumyong

“…These characteristics provide optimal conditions for beneficial microbial communities that increase nutrient cycling, reduce pathogens, and improve soil structure. The information indicates that the use of biochar in <i>Brassica</i> crops can result in improved plant growth, yield, nutrient uptake, and stress mitigation. …”
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A Study on the Ectoparasites and Hemoparasites Infections in Rodents from the Kilwa district, Tanzania by Pilato Waya, Martin Martin, Christopher Sabuni

“…Background: Ectoparasites play a significant role in facilitating the transmission of disease pathogens and parasites that affect animals and humans. …”
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Eugenol Nanoparticles in Dental Composites: Literature Review of Antimicrobial, Anti-Inflammatory, and Clinical Applications by Fatima Zahra Kamal, Alin Ciobica, Gabriel Dascalescu, Said Rammali, Mohamed El Aalaoui, Radu Lefter, Ioana Vata, Vasile Burlui, Bogdan Novac

“…In fact, compared to synthetic antimicrobial agents, eugenol exhibits antibacterial activity not only against <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> but also against a range of oral pathogens. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory effects that can promote healing by reducing post-operative sensitivity. …”
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Landscape and climatic factors shaping mosquito abundance and species composition in southern Spain: A machine learning approach to the study of vector ecology by Martina Ferraguti, Sergio Magallanes, Carlos Mora-Rubio, Daniel Bravo-Barriga, Florentino de Lope, Alfonso Marzal

“…Vector-borne diseases pose significant challenges to public health, with mosquitoes acting as crucial vectors for pathogens globally. This study explores the interaction between environmental and climate factors, investigating their influence on the abundance and species composition of mosquitoes in southwestern Spain, a region endemic to several mosquito-borne diseases.Using comprehensive field data from 2020, we analysed mosquito abundance and species richness alongside remote sensing variables and modeling techniques, including the machine learning Random Forest. …”
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PhyloControl: A phylogeny visualisation platform for risk analysis in weed biological control by Stephanie H. Chen, Lauren Stevens, Ben Gooden, Michelle A. Rafter, Nunzio Knerr, Peter H. Thrall, Louise Ord, Alexander N. Schmidt-Lebuhn

“…Phylogenetic distance is a key measure used to develop species lists for host specificity tests that delimit the fundamental and realised host range of candidate weed biocontrol agents to meet the assumptions of the centrifugal phylogenetic method. Plant pathogens and insects, even those with broad host ranges, exhibit some degree of phylogenetic conservatism in their host plant associations. …”
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ROS-balancing-engineered bio-heterojunction hydrogel accelerated the infected bone regeneration based on Sono-chemo dynamic therapy by Jiani Xu, Fanshangming Zhou, Lingyan Cao, Huilin Wang, Jiani Hu, Shuo Qiu, Yulan Liu, Yan Zhang, Jie Wang, Xinquan Jiang

“…Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) shows promise in combating pathogenic bacteria; however, the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated during the process often induce severe inflammatory responses, hindering tissue regeneration. …”
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Parasitological and microbiological assessment of contact lens storage cases: a survey of asymptomatic lens student wearers from five medical specialties in Tunisia, North Africa by Sameh Belgacem, Raja Chaâbane-Banaoues, Amira Mejri, Sawsen Ben Ifa, Maha Mastouri, Hamouda Babba

“…This study highlights a high level of biodiversity in LSCs, and the strains in circulation are almost potentially pathogenic for humans.…”
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Comprehensive sequencing of the lung neuroimmune landscape in response to asthmatic induction by Hayden McSwiggin, Rui Wang, Rubens Daniel Miserani Magalhães, Fengli Zhu, Taylor A. Doherty, Wei Yan, Wei Yan, Nicholas Jendzjowsky, Nicholas Jendzjowsky

“…IntroductionEvidence demonstrates that sensory neurons respond to pathogenic/allergic infiltration and mediate immune responses, forming an integral part of host defense that becomes hypersensitized during allergy. …”
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