A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE SELF-EMULSIFYING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (SEDDS) AND ITS RECENTLY DEVELOPED FORMULATIONS by Sehrish Iqbal, Muhammad Ahsan Waqar, Tehseen Riaz, Aimon Qureshi, Naila Tabassam, Tooba Mehboob

“… Background: Poor water solubility of the therapeutic compounds has become a very challenging issue for the delivery of drugs through conventional approaches. …”
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Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum dipro-O: a potential therapeutic agent for ameliorating metabolic disorders in high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model by Ning Xu, Jiang Luo, Weiyang Chen, Weiwei Xiang, Yue Zhai, Wei Jiang, Junlin Wu, Yanqing Hao, Meiru Chen, Qinghua Yu

“…BackgroundExcessive fat intake results in lipid metabolic disorders accompanied by inflammation and other complications. …”
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Structural Characterizations and Biological Evaluation of a Natural Polysaccharide from Branches of <i>Camellia oleifera</i> Abel by Shengjia Lu, Yali Zhang, Yanghui Ou, Jianghui Xin, Hongliang Yao, Litao Guan

“…Background: <i>Camellia oleifera</i> Abel (<i>C. oleifera</i>) is widely cultivated and serves as an important source of edible oil. …”
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Sensitivity of microflora of mammary gland secretion to antibiotics in mastitis in cats by Chekrysheva V.V., Rodin I.A., Vasilenko V.N.

“…As a result, there is a real danger of the emergence of a common microbial background in which an exchange of bacterial pathogens with emerging resistance to antibiotics can occur. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomics in colorectal cancer uncover the potential of metastasis and immune dysregulation of a cell cluster overexpressed PRSS22 by Chengyuan Xu, Ziheng Zhou, Dongfei Zhu, Qingyun Zhang, Shoubin Zhong, Zhenhua Li

“…With the rapid development of single-cell sequencing technology, we can now delve deeper into the cellular composition and dynamic changes within the tumor microenvironment, revealing cellular interactions and their potential roles in tumorigenesis.MethodIn this study, we systematically analyzed comprehensive single-cell RNA sequencing data from 25 colorectal cancer and 10 adjacent normal tissue samples. …”
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Cervical-vaginal dysbiosis: Clinical query of infections in selected private medical laboratories in Abakaliki Ebonyi State Nigeria by Nnaemeka Okorie Onyekachi Ewa Ibe Pauline Iyke-Ogbo Simon Uzor Victor Udoh Usanga Kingsley Omogo Ugomma Ude Agwu Chinedu Nweke Idakari Uzochukwu Chimdindu Ibe

“…Cervical-Vaginal Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance or disruption in the microbial communities inhabiting the cervix and vaginal tract, leading to an altered composition of microorganisms, often accompanied by a decline in overall vaginal health. …”
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Association between appendicular skeletal muscle mass and myocardial glucose uptake measured by 18F‐FDG PET by Young‐eun Kim, Dongwoo Kim, Jiwon Kim, Mijin Yun, Eun Seok Kang

“…Abstract Background Low muscle mass is associated with high insulin resistance and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. …”
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Phytochemistry and pharmacological potential of aloscasia macrorrhiza: A comprehensive review by Amitesh Chakraborty, Santanu Giri, Aditya Dev Shah, Tushar Adhikari

“…Background: Aloscasia macrorrhiza, commonly known as Giant Taro, is a species rich in phytochemicals with diverse pharmacological properties. …”
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Measuring shoulder range of motion to diagnose shoulder injury among weightlifters: a study in athletes with and without shoulder injury by Nur Luthfiatus Solikah, Tommy Apriantono, Ferryanto Ferryanto, Nurhasan Nurhasan, Agus Wiyono, Awang Firmansyah, Achmad Widodo, Andika Bayu Putro, Benidektus Adi Prianto

“… Background:  Weightlifting is one of the sports that contribute to Olympic medals for Indonesia. …”
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The effect of amycretin, a unimolecular glucagon-like peptide-1 and amylin receptor agonist, on body weight and metabolic dysfunction in mice and ratsResearch in context by Rune Ehrenreich Kuhre, Borja Ballarín-González, Christian Lehn Brand, Tine Glendorf, Kim Grimstrup Madsen, Karina Rahr Hjøllund, Wouter Frederik Johan Hogendorf, David Højland Ipsen, Sofia Lundh, Thomas Kruse, Signe Beck Petersen, Anna Secher, Andreas Vegge, Kirsten Raun

“…Summary: Background: Amycretin is a novel unimolecular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and amylin receptor agonist. …”
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Novel molecular mechanisms of immune evasion in hepatocellular carcinoma: NSUN2‐mediated increase of SOAT2 RNA methylation by Jinhua Jiang, Feng Liu, Dan Cui, Caixia Xu, Jiachang Chi, Tinghua Yan, Fang Guo

“…This study aimed to examine the molecular mechanisms underlying the involvement of NSUN2 in immune evasion and metabolic reprogramming of HCC. Methods Single‐cell transcriptomic sequencing was applied to examine cellular composition changes, particularly immune cell dynamics, in HCC and adjacent normal tissues. …”
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Gender and cultural aspects of brucellosis transmission and management in Nakasongola cattle corridor in Uganda. by Christine Tricia Kulabako, Stella Neema, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Jörn Klein, Lydia Namakula Nabawanuka, James Muleme, Javier Sánchez Romano, Peter Atekyereza

“…<h4>Background</h4>Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with significant public health and economic effects on societies. …”
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Optical Characterization of Fluorescent Chitosan-Based Carbon Dots Embedded in Aqueous Natural Dye by Sthanley R. De Lima, Thiago V. Costa, Tácio T. S. Santos, Dora G. Felipe, Teófanes B. Serna, Acácio A. Andrade, Viviane Pilla

“…(1) Background: This work evaluated the optical characterization of aqueous fluorescent chitosan-based carbon dots (or carbon nanoparticles CNPs) embedded in natural dye for potential functional packaging applications. …”
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction Contributes to Sustained Muscle Loss After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study by Ashley N. Thomas, Antonis Kalakoutas, Martin Yates, John Yap, Julie Sanders, Paul Kemp, Mark J. D. Griffiths

“…ABSTRACT Background As a major systemic insult, cardiac surgery can lead to significant muscle loss, which increases the time to recovery as well as being correlated with mortality. …”
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Deficiency of T cell CD40L has minor beneficial effects on obesity-induced metabolic dysfunction by Lisa Willemsen, Myrthe den Toom, Myrthe E Reiche, Marion J J Gijbels, Esther Lutgens, Bram van Os, Norbert Gerdes, Suzanne A B M Aarts

“…As co-stimulation via T cell-mediated CD40L is essential for driving inflammation, we here investigate the role of T cell CD40L in DIO.Research design and methods CD4CreCD40Lfl/fl mice on a C57BL/6 background were generated and subjected to DIO by administration of 15 weeks of high fat diet (HFD).Results HFD-fed CD4CreCD40Lfl/fl mice had similar weight gain, adipocyte sizes, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels as their wild-type (WT) counterparts. …”
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Necroptosis-driving genes RIPK1, RIPK3 and MLKL-p are associated with intratumoral CD3+ and CD8+ T cell density and predict prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by Akihiko Kawahara, Jun Akiba, Hirohisa Yano, Ambrogio Fassina, Rocco Cappellesso, Yoshiki Naito, Maria Guido, Paolo Simioni, Giuliana Cortese, Lorenzo Nicolè, Tiziana Sanavia, Valeria Maffeis, Claudia Maria Radu, Davide Serafin, Giacomo Zanus

“…Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly lethal cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. …”
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Abundance of Gut Microbiota, Concentration of Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Inflammatory Markers Associated with Elevated Body Fat, Overweight, and Obesity in Female Adolescents by Valter Paulo Neves Miranda, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim, Ronaldo Rocha Bastos, Eliane Rodrigues de Faria, Maria Eliza de Castro Moreira, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Célia Lucia de Luces Fortes Ferreira, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…Background and Aims. Overweight is ever more prevalent in the pediatric population, and this cardiometabolic factor can be associated with inflammatory markers, gut microbiota composition, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations. …”
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Green synthesis of titanium dioxide photocatalyst using Lactobacillus bulgaricus for processing palm oil mill effluent by L. Agustina, M. Romli, P. Suryadarma, S. Suprihatin

“…The effectiveness of titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst depends on the synthesis method used. The method affect the particle size, crystallinity and phase composition of the produced catalyst. …”
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The Positive Regulatory Effect of DBT on Lipid Metabolism in Postpartum Dairy Cows by Zheng Zhou, Kang Yong, Zhengzhong Luo, Zhenlong Du, Tao Zhou, Xiaoping Li, Xueping Yao, Liuhong Shen, Shumin Yu, Yixin Huang, Suizhong Cao

“…Background/Objectives: The transition from a non-lactating to a lactating state is a critical period for lipid metabolism in dairy cows. …”
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Exploring the active chemical compounds and pharmacological effects of Artemisia Argyi leaves through commonality, authenticity and aging by Boyu Chen, Jiaxin Liu, Xu Dai, Lufan Xu, Wenying Cui, Rouan Chen, Tian Lan, Yiider Tseng

“…Background: Artemisia argyi (A. argyi), a pivotal herb extensively used in moxibustion therapy, has long been widely recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its significant clinical efficacy. …”
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