The Influence of Ca on Mechanical Properties of the Mg–Ca–Zn–RE–Zr Alloy for Orthopedic Applications by Mircea Cătălin Ivănescu, Corneliu Munteanu, Ramona Cimpoeșu, Bogdan Istrate, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Marcelin Benchea, Eusebiu Viorel Șindilar, Alexandru Vlasa, Ovidiu Stamatin, Georgeta Zegan

“…Materials and methods: Experimental alloys with 0.1 and 0.5 wt% Ca were prepared in a controlled atmosphere induction furnace. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Healing Potential and Proteomic Study of <i>Quercus robur</i> L. Leaf Extracts in Human Keratinocytes by Nelson Rojas-Velis, Casimiro Cárdenas-García, Erik Pérez, Jorge R. Toledo, Miguel Ángel Medina, Allisson Astuya-Villalón, Roberto T. Abdala-Díaz

“…Its composition, rich in bioactive compounds (tannins and flavonoids), confers antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. (2) Methods: The toxicity and ability of the extract to enhance cell migration were tested in human keratinocytes (HaCaT cell line). …”
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Impact of seasonal flooding and hydrological connectivity loss on microbial community dynamics in mangrove sediments of the southern Gulf of Mexico by Mirna Vázquez-Rosas-Landa, Rosela Pérez-Ceballos, Arturo Zaldívar-Jiménez, Stephanie Hereira, Leonardo Pérez González, Alejandra Prieto-Davó, Omar Celis-Hernández, Julio Cesar Canales-Delgadillo

“…Background Mangrove ecosystems play essential roles in coastal resilience, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity but are under increasing threat from anthropogenic pressures. …”
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Modulation of Bifidobacterium by HD5 during weaning is associated with high abundance in later life by Yu Shimizu, Yuki Yokoi, Shuya Ohira, Hirohisa Izumi, Satomi Kawakami, Miu Ihara, Fuka Tabata, Yasuhiro Takeda, Takashi Kimura, Koshi Nakamura, Akiko Tamakoshi, Tokiyoshi Ayabe, Kiminori Nakamura

“…Abstract Background Bifidobacterium colonization of the intestine is believed to have beneficial effects on our health from infancy throughout life. …”
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Bioactive Silk Revolution: Harnessing Curcuminoid Dye and Chitosan for Superior Antimicrobial Defence and UV Shielding by Khai Ly Do, Taswar Ahsan, Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Tayyab, Xinqi Yin, Nengjie Pan, Tao Huang, Asim Mushtaq, Miao Su

“…This study introduces a different approach using turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.) dye extract combined with chitosan to significantly enhance the antibacterial and UV-shielding properties of silk. Methods: The turmeric dye’s chemical composition was analyzed using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), UV–visible spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Development of <i>Salvia officinalis</i>–Based Self-Emulsifying Systems for Dermal Application: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Skin Penetration Enhancement by Krisztina Bodnár, Boglárka Papp, Dávid Sinka, Pálma Fehér, Zoltán Ujhelyi, István Lekli, Richárd Kajtár, Fruzsina Nacsa, Ildikó Bácskay, Liza Józsa

“…Background/Objectives: The present study focused on the formulation and evaluation of novel topical systems containing <i>Salvia officinalis</i> (sage), emphasizing their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Evolving genomic landscape of pediatric pneumococcus in two Canadian urban centers following conjugate vaccination by Sarah Teatero, Allison McGeer, Allison McGeer, Agron Plevneshi, Leah J. Ricketson, James D. Kellner, James D. Kellner, James D. Kellner, James D. Kellner, James D. Kellner, Nahuel Fittipaldi, Nahuel Fittipaldi

“…We aimed to characterize long-term trends in serotype distribution, lineage composition, and AMR patterns among pediatric IPD cases following PCV introduction in two major Canadian urban centers: Calgary, Alberta, and Toronto, Ontario.MethodsWe combined whole-genome sequencing with epidemiologic data from 818 pediatric IPD isolates collected through population-based, active surveillance in Calgary (1998–2016) and Toronto (2009–2016). …”
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Cold Stress Regulates Muscle Development and Promotes Muscle Fiber Transformation by Regulating Mib1/Notch Pathway by Minxing Zheng, Jiahui Qi, Xuanjing Wang, Tingting Fu, Ziqi Chang, Tong Zhao, Yaqin Sun, Jiayin Lu, Yi Yan, Haidong Wang

“…Background: In mammals, skeletal muscle typically constitutes approximately 55% of body weight. …”
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Exploring Saliva as a Sample for Non-Invasive Glycemic Monitoring in Diabetes: A Scoping Review by Patricia Sthefani Calixto, Fernanda Cereda Ferraz, Gabriela Carolina Dutra, Maria Julia Belotto Pelozzo, Mariana Eleni Trovão, Fabiane Gomes de Moraes Rego, Geraldo Picheth, Patrícia Maria Stuelp Campelo, Marcel Henrique Marcondes Sari

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by a dysregulated glucose metabolism, necessitating frequent and often invasive monitoring techniques for its effective management. …”
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Epimedium sagittatum Maxim ameliorates adriamycin‐induced nephropathy by restraining inflammation and apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by Ru Wang, Mengnan Zeng, Beibei Zhang, Qinqin Zhang, Shuangshuang Xie, Yingbo Hu, Ruyi Fan, Mengya Wang, Xiao Yu, Yuhan Zhang, Xiaoke Zheng, Weisheng Feng

“…Aim The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of EPI on adriamycin‐induced nephropathy in rats. Methods The chemical composition of EPI was detected by high performance liquid chromatography. …”
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The impact of Helicobacter pylori infection and eradication therapies on gut microbiota: a systematic review of microbial dysbiosis and its implications in gastric carcinogenesis by Alia Albush, Fayez Yassine, Hassan Abbas, Aya Hanna, Esber Saba, Esber Saba, Esber Saba, Melhem Bilen, Melhem Bilen, Melhem Bilen

“…BackgroundHelicobacter pylori is a globally prevalent bacterium associated with several gastrointestinal diseases, including peptic ulcers and gastric cancer. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation alleviates immunosuppressant-associated diarrhea and recurrent urinary tract infection in kidney transplant recipients: a retrospective analysis by Jianmin Hu, Ding Liu, Guorong Liao, Ying Guo, Min Li, Jun Liao, Hua Chen, Song Zhou, Siqiang Yang, Shichao Li, Yongguang Liu, Ming Zhao

“…Abstract Background Immunosuppressant administration subsequent to organ transplantation exerts a substantial influence on gut microbiota composition, thereby affecting patients’ prognosis and quality of life. …”
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Uncommon but Important: Tertiary Center Experience with Rare Cases of Breast Hamartoma by Mihaela Camelia Tîrnovanu, Bogdan Florin Toma, Elena Cojocaru, Elena Țarcă, Ștefan Dragoș Tîrnovanu, Vlad Gabriel Tîrnovanu, Cristian Mârțu, Roxana Ana Covali, Anca Irina Gradinariu, Gabriela Ghiga, Ludmila Lozneanu

“…<b>Background:</b> A breast hamartoma or fibroadenolipoma is a rare, benign mass consisting of disorganized mature breast tissue elements. …”
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Exploring Postharvest Metabolic Shifts and NOX2 Inhibitory Potential in Strawberry Fruits and Leaves via Untargeted LC-MS/MS and Chemometric Analysis by Georgia Ladika, Paris Christodoulou, Eftichia Kritsi, Thalia Tsiaka, Georgios Sotiroudis, Dionisis Cavouras, Vassilia J. Sinanoglou

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Strawberries are highly appreciated for their rich phytochemical composition, but rapid postharvest deterioration limits their shelf life and nutritional quality. …”
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Study on the mechanism of Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge oil in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease by an integrated “network pharmacology-metabolomics” strategy by Lijing Du, Yuanfang Sun, Yu Gan, Leqi Wang, Xinyi Li, Shikai Yan, Xue Xiao, Shasha Li, Huizi Jin

“…This study aims to investigate the potential mechanisms by which XSBO may exert therapeutic effects on AD by employing a combination of network pharmacology analysis and experimental validation.Methods The chemical composition and absorbed compounds of XSBO were identified using GC-MS and LC-MS. …”
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Primary and residual cardiometabolic risk factors among young adults in a Russian city by Albina V. Sineglazova, Aliya S. Fakhrutdinova, Zemfira R. Asatullina, Guzel R. Mustafina, Taisiya Y. Kim, Albina R. Nurieva, Swapnil Parve

“…Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality and a significant contributor to temporary and permanent disabilities worldwide. …”
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Integrative analysis of H&E and IHC identifies prognostic immune subtypes in HPV related oropharyngeal cancer by Sumanth Reddy Nakkireddy, Inyeop Jang, Minji Kim, Linda X. Yin, Michael Rivera, Joaquin J. Garcia, Kathleen R. Bartemes, David M. Routman, Eric. J. Moore, Chadi N. Abdel-Halim, Daniel J. Ma, Kathryn M. Van Abel, Tae Hyun Hwang

“…Abstract Background Deep learning techniques excel at identifying tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and immune phenotypes in hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained slides. …”
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Community-based drug checking at syringe service programs in New York City observe an increasing prevalence of xylazine from 2021 through 2024 by Leonardo A. Dominguez Gomez, Yarelix Estrada, Jeffery Sauer, Izza Zaidi, Andrew J. Trinidad, Hannah Helmy, Alex Harocopos

“…Drug checking is a harm reduction strategy that provides information to people who use drugs and allows for insight into the composition of local drug supplies. Methods The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) worked with syringe service program (SSP) partners to operate a drug checking pilot study that continued as a public health program. …”
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Gut microbial subtypes and clinicopathological value for colorectal cancer by Shuwen Han, Jing Zhuang, Yifei Song, Xinyue Wu, Xiaojian Yu, Ye Tao, Jian Chu, Zhanbo Qu, Yinhang Wu, Shugao Han, Xi Yang

“…Abstract Background Gut bacteria are related to colorectal cancer (CRC) and its clinicopathologic characteristics. …”
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A Comparative Longitudinal Study Analyzing Vaginal Microbiota Differences Between Term and Preterm Pregnancies in Korean Women by Gina Nam, Kyung A. Lee, Soo Jung Kim, Kwan Young Oh, Sunghee Lee, Hyun Chul Lee, So Yoon Kim, Mi Hye Park

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Preterm birth (PTB), defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, remains a significant public health concern due to its association with neonatal morbidity and mortality. …”
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