Effects of Regular Habitual Exercise on Platelet Energetics in Male Recreational Contact Sports Student‐Athletes: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Tomoharu Mochizuki, Takashi Ushiki, Hiroshi Koga, Katsuya Suzuki, Misato Sato, Mami Osawa, Masami Kamimura, Hajime Ishiguro, Tatsuya Suwabe, Tomoyuki Kawase

“…Plasma lactate, platelet adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and oxygen (O2) consumption levels were quantified using biochemical and bioelectrical methods. Results The body composition indices of the CA generally showed characteristics that fell between those of professional athletes and the NA. …”
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Metagenomics-based analysis of microbial community structure and functional differences in fermented grains of Jiang-flavored baijiu from different production regions and policy re... by Jiaqi Shen, Jiaqi Shen, Yuanyan Hu, Yunjin Zhang, Lixia Li, Xiaofeng Deng, Manjing Chen, Laoda Li, Peiyun Xie, Mingbo Shao

“…Although the dominant microbial species were similar across regions, their relative abundances differed significantly. α-diversity analysis showed that grains from the Bijie region had higher species richness and evenness indices, indicating the significant impact of geographical location and the strong-flavor baijiu-brewing background on microbial structure and composition. Analysis of similarity and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test revealed significant differences in the microbial communities of different regions, and we identified genera with large differences in abundance, such as Desmospora and Kroppenstedtia among bacteria, and Pyrenophora and Blyttiomyces among fungi. …”
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Exploring the Causal Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Pulmonary Artery Hypertension: Insights From Mendelian Randomization by Lihuang Su, Xinghong Wang, Ya Lin, Yiying Zhang, Dan Yao, Tongtong Pan, Xiaoying Huang

“…Background Research into the “gut–lung” axis links gut microbiota to pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). …”
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Body shape index (ABSI), body roundness index (BRI) and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among overweight and obese adults: a cross-sectional study by MohammadSalar Fahami, Ali Hojati, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi

“…Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of the most significant public health issues worldwide, which increases the risk of various diseases. …”
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Metabarcoding with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies provides complementary insights into tree seed mycobiota by Jana Mittelstrass, Renate Heinzelmann, René Eschen, Martin Hartmann, Quirin Kupper, Salome Schneider, Simone Prospero, Iva Franić

“…Abstract Background Culturing of fungi is labor-intensive and reveals limited diversity, while high-throughput sequencing of barcodes (i.e., metabarcoding) enables a simultaneous detection of fungi from multiple environmental samples. …”
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Spatial transcriptomic characteristics of gastric cancer in young and the expression and role of TMEM176B in gastric cancer cells by Zhenhua Jiang, Yongfeng Wang, Chi Zhang, Shuangyin Han

“…Abstract Background Gastric cancer in young (GCY) is increasing in incidence with poor prognosis. …”
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as a Promising Nanomedicine Approach for Anticancer, Antibacterial, and Anti-Inflammatory Therapies by Hussien NA, Khalil MAEF, Schagerl M, Ali SS

“…Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using plant extracts offers an eco-friendly and biocompatible alternative to traditional chemical methods. This study explores the synthesis of ZnO-NPs using Syzygium aromaticum (clove) bud extract (CBE) and evaluates their multifaceted biomedical potential, including anticancer, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.Methods: Clove bud extract-zinc oxide nanoparticles (CBE-ZnO-NPs) were synthesized and characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analyses to confirm their size, morphology, elemental composition, and surface properties. …”
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The current status of nano-hydrogel preparations for osteochondral repair: Systematic Review by Abebe Feyissa Amhare, Abebe Feyissa Amhare, Lichun Qiao, Huan Deng, Jinyan Lin, Jun Wang, Wei Wang, Jing Han

“…This systematic review aims to evaluate current advancements in nano-hydrogel formulations for osteochondral repair, focusing on their composition, preparation methods, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and regenerative outcomes.MethodsFollowing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. …”
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Socially inclusive valorization of gold mill tailings from the small-scale gold mining sector by R.M. Balanay, R.P. Varela, A. Balbin, M.A. Lavapiez

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Gold mining wastes have long been a significant concern in Agusan del Sur, a gold mining district in the Philippines. …”
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The glycosaminoglycan chains of perlecan regulate the perivascular fluid transport by Abhishek Singh, Mika Kaakinen, Harri Elamaa, Vesa Kiviniemi, Lauri Eklund

“…Abstract Background The perivascular conduct pathway that connects the cerebrospinal fluid spaces with the interstitial fluid in the parenchyma are of importance for solute clearance from the brain. …”
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The phenology of Epilobium hirsutum L.: assessing marker compounds variability of a pharmaceutically important plant remedy by Olha Mykhailenko, Olha Mykhailenko, Olha Mykhailenko, Banaz Jalil, Kateryna Uminska, Liudas Ivanauskas, Zigmantas Gudžinskas, Michael Heinrich, Michael Heinrich

“…This study aimed to provide evidence-based data on the chemical composition of the species over a 1-year cycle and define the optimal harvesting period, which is essential to ensure consistency and efficacy in plant-derived products.MethodsThe phytochemical variability of E. hirsutum across habitats (mesic grassland, wet grassland, and lake shore), plant parts (leaves and stems), and phenological stages (from April to October) was investigated. …”
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Assessing Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Health Among Football Players: A Pilot Study from Three Sports Clubs in Western Romania by Gabriel Roberto Marconi, Brigitte Osser, Gyongyi Osser, Caius Calin Miuța, Csongor Toth, Viorel Petru Ardelean, Anca Dicu, Corina Dalia Toderescu, Laura Ioana Bondar

“…Background: Football players require optimal nutrition and physical fitness to enhance their performance and maintain their health. …”
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Unveiling viral diversity and dynamics in mosquitoes through metagenomic analysis in Guizhou Province, China by Yan Linghu, Rui-Si Hu, Xiao-Min Tang, Rong-Ting Li, Wei-Yi Li, Jia-Hong Wu

“…Abstract Background Poverty, disease, and vector ecology intersect to present ongoing health threats, particularly in ecologically sensitive regions. …”
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Petrology and petrogenesis of a tuff layer in the Upper Red Formation, north of Tabriz (NW Iran): shoshonitic magmatism with high Ba and Sr affinity by Morovvat Faridazad, Nasser Ashrafi

“…Analytical Methods Due to the lack of textural and mineralogical diversity of the studied rocks, four fresh samples were sent to the laboratory of the SGS Company located in Toronto, Canada, for analysis of major, trace and rare earth elements with ICP-MS. …”
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Analysis of ductal carcinoma in situ by self-reported race reveals molecular differences related to outcome by Siri H. Strand, Kathleen E. Houlahan, Vernal Branch, Lorraine M. King, Thomas Lynch, Belén Rivero-Guitiérrez, Bryan Harmon, Fergus Couch, Kristalyn Gallagher, Mark Kilgore, Shi Wei, Angela DeMichele, Tari King, Priscilla McAuliffe, Christina Curtis, Kouros Owzar, Jeffrey R. Marks, Graham A. Colditz, E. Shelley Hwang, Robert B. West

“…Abstract Background Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-obligate precursor to invasive breast cancer (IBC). …”
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Developing predictive models for tocilizumab response in rheumatoid arthritis: a gene expression and machine learning approaches by Weiya Lan, Wei Du, Wukai Ma, Xueming Yao, Zong Jiang, Jing Zhou, Changming Chen, Chunxia Wang, Fang Tang

“…Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease treated with tocilizumab in patients unresponsive to methotrexate. …”
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Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides alleviate chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depression through the BDNF/TrkB/CREB pathway and symptoms of sexual dysfunction in mice by Mengjie He, Mengying Hu, Tingqiao Wang, Zeping Zuo, Hongkai Li, Zhiwei Zhao, Yunwen Hao, Xueling Dai, Jianfang Wang, Yaxuan Sun

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides (MOO) on depression and its concomitant symptom, sexual dysfunction.MethodsChronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression model was constructed, and the effects of MOO on depression and sexual abilities were evaluated.ResultsThe results revealed that MOO was able to alleviate CUMS-induced depression-like behavior in mice, to inhibit hippocampal neuron apoptosis, to reverse monoamine neurotransmitter imbalance, increase Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression levels in the hippocampus, to modulate the composition and distribution of gut microbiota, and to increase the abundance of probiotics after continuous gavage of MOO for 28 days. …”
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Recent progress of interface modification of layered oxide cathode material for sodium‐ion batteries by Luyi Sun, Jun Zeng, Xuanhong Wan, Chenxi Peng, Jiarui Wang, Chongjia Lin, Min Zhu, Jun Liu

“…Finally, we will summarize various interface modification methods including surface engineering, doping modification and electrolyte composition which are aimed to improve interface stability of layered cathodes, perspectives of future research on layered cathodes are mentioned to provide some theoretical proposals.…”
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Surface Functionalized Polyhydroxyalkanoate Nanoparticles via SpyTag–SpyCatcher System for Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment by Jin Young Heo, Min Kyung Sung, Seonhye Jang, Hansol Kim, Youngdo Jeong, Dong-Jin Jang, Sang-Jae Lee, Seong-Bo Kim, Sung Tae Kim

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Biodegradable polymers have emerged as promising platforms for drug delivery. …”
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Gut microbiome in neuropsychiatric disorders by Diana Marcela MEJÍA-GRANADOS, Benjamín VILLASANA-SALAZAR, Ana Carolina COAN, Liara RIZZI, Marcio Luiz Figueredo BALTHAZAR, Alexandre Barcia de GODOI, Amanda Morato do CANTO, Douglas Cescon da ROSA, Lucas Scárdua SILVA, Rafaella do Rosario TACLA, Alfredo DAMASCENO, Amanda DONATTI, Wagner Mauad AVELAR, Alessandro SOUSA, Iscia LOPES-CENDES

“…ABSTRACT Background: Neuropsychiatric disorders are a significant cause of death and disability worldwide. …”
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