Association of bioelectrical impedance phase angle and nutritional status in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy by Jialing Li, Defu Hu, Yu Yan, Mengyu Yu, Hexing Hang, Hexing Hang, Yudong Qiu, Yudong Qiu, Dayu Chen, Xu Fu

“…BackgroundVarious tools for nutritional assessment are used in individuals undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), causing varying prevalence rates of malnutrition. …”
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Gene and genotype frequencies of immunoglobulin-like natural killer cell receptors in the population of Samara region by D. Yu. Klyuchnikov, Yu. Yu. Teterina, O. V. Tyumina, I. L. Davydkin

“…Background. The using of killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) composition data is of increasing interest in clinical practice to select an optimal donor for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for treatment of hematologic malignancies to reduce graft versus host disease and the risk of relapse. …”
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The Influence of Zn and Ca Addition on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility, and Electrochemical Behavior of WE43 Alloy Intended for Orthopedic Applications by Mircea Cătălin Ivănescu, Corneliu Munteanu, Ramona Cimpoeșu, Maria Daniela Vlad, Bogdan Istrate, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Eusebiu Viorel Șindilar, Alexandru Vlasa, Cristinel Ionel Stan, Maria Larisa Ivănescu, Georgeta Zegan

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Magnesium (Mg)-based materials, such as the WE43 alloy, show potential in biomedical applications owing to their advantageous mechanical properties and biodegradability; however, their quick corrosion rate and hydrogen release restrict their general clinical utilization. …”
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Characterizing sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in patients aged 65 years and over, at risk of mobility disability: a multicenter observational trial (SARA-OBS) by Roger A. Fielding, Yves Rolland, Olivier Bruyere, Moise Desvarieux, Lorenzo M. Donini, Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Achille Tchalla, Marc Bonnefoy, Mariangela Rondanelli, Rob Van Maanen, Jean Mariani, Carole Margalef, Susanna Del Signore, Cendrine Tourette, Waly Dioh, Stanislas Veillet

“…Abstract Background Aging is associated with a progressive change of body composition characterized by muscle mass decline and accumulation of adipose tissue that can lead to sarcopenia and obesity, respectively. …”
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Unraveling the in vitro antioxidant and neuroprotective potential of green amalgamated gold nanoparticles from Chang shuo huang ma (Corchorus olitorius (L)): Insights on SK-N-SH ne... by Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb, Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh, Gurmeet Kaur Surindar Singh, Noordin Othman, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Hanish Singh Jayasingh Chellammal

“…Background: The global healthcare management for neurodegenerative disorders is increasing, mandating the need to discover safe and effective medications to manage them. …”
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Efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion for cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Huakang Li, Huakang Li, Zhonglin Zhang, Qiang Li, Yuyang Jin, Yunjing Jia, Pengxuan Gu, Qi Xiao, Lingna Jin, Ziliang Wu, Bing Lin, Shanshan Wei, Jinyi Lang

“…BackgroundCancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most prevalent and debilitating symptoms experienced by breast cancer survivors, often associated with dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. …”
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells transport connexin43 via tunneling nanotubes to alleviate isopreterenol-induced myocardial hypertrophy by Jianghui Zhang, Hongfeng Jiang, Sa Liu, Zhong Xian, Limin Zhao, Yue Li, Wenxiu Lu, Changrong Shao, Sanbao Chai

“…Abstract Background Paracrine signaling plays an important role in stem cell therapy. …”
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Amelioration of Metabolic Syndrome by Co-Administration of <i>Lactobacillus johnsonii</i> CRL1231 and Wheat Bran in Mice via Gut Microbiota and Metabolites Modulation by Matias Russo, Antonela Marquez, Estefanía Andrada, Sebastián Torres, Arlette Santacruz, Roxana Medina, Paola Gauffin-Cano

“…Background/Objectives: <i>Lactobacillus johnsonii</i> CRL1231 (<i>Lj</i> CRL1231) is a strain with feruloyl esterase (FE) activity that enhances ferulic acid (FA) release from wheat bran (WB) and has potential as a probiotic for metabolic syndrome (MS). …”
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A Data-Driven Approach to Link GC-MS and LC-MS with Sensory Attributes of Chicken Bouillon with Added Yeast-Derived Flavor Products in a Combined Prediction Model by Simon Leygeber, Carmen Diez-Simon, Justus L. Großmann, Anne-Charlotte Dubbelman, Amy C. Harms, Johan A. Westerhuis, Doris M. Jacobs, Peter W. Lindenburg, Margriet M. W. B. Hendriks, Brenda C. H. Ammerlaan, Marco A. van den Berg, Rudi van Doorn, Roland Mumm, Age K. Smilde, Robert D. Hall, Thomas Hankemeier

“…Background: There is a continuous demand to create new, superior sensory food experiences. …”
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Distinct Airway Microbiome and Metabolite Profiles in Eosinophilic and Neutrophilic Asthma by Liu S, Lin Z, Zhou J, Yang X, You L, Yang Q, Li T, Hu Z, Zhan X, Jiang Y, Sun B

“…Induced sputum samples were analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing to profile bacterial composition and non-targeted metabolomics to assess airway metabolites. …”
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Exploring the mechanisms of tetrahydrocurcumin in ameliorating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis based on network pharmacology and gut microbiota analysis in vivo and in vitro by Keyu Chen, Keyu Chen, Keyu Chen, Jianbo Wang, Jianbo Wang, Shuang Luo, Yunyun Quan, Ping Wei, Jiali Fu, Jiali Ma, Yuying Yang, Yunten Liu, Zhichong Gao, Zhichong Gao, Zhichong Gao

“…BackgroundThe prevalence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is increasing every year, and there are very few approved therapeutic agents globally, making the search for potentially targeted therapeutic agents important.AimsTo investigate the anti-NASH effect of tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) and to further study the biological mechanism of THC anti-NASH from the perspective of intestinal flora.MethodsSeven-week-old female male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into two batches of six groups: (1) control group, (2) model group, (3) positive control group, (4) THC low-dose group, (5) THC medium-dose group, and (6) THC high-dose group. …”
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Effects of Neuromuscular Training Applied During Ramadan on Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Highly-Trained Male Youth Soccer Players by Ali Belamjahad, Claire Tourny, Anthony C. Hackney, Fatiha Laziri, Ayoub Saeidi, Ouafae El Hachimi, Ismail Laher, Urs Granacher, Hassane Zouhal

“…Abstract Background The intermittent fasting period of Ramadan is associated with reductions in training volumes and intensities to maintain physical fitness levels and reduce injury occurrence. …”
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Modelling of biological age in stable and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Yujiao Wang, Ting Mu, Yufen Fu, Yuxin Wang, Guoping Li

“…Abstract Background Aging has been established as an independent risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Exploring the Potential of Coix Seeds to Mitigate High Humidity-Induced Gut Inflammation via Microbiota and Metabolite Modulation by Zhao P, Xiao C, Xuan M, Yan S, Yu X, Li W, Han L, Wang H, Zhao J, Zhang S, Zhong X

“…Coix seed (Coix lacryma-jobi L.), widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for eliminating dampness, shows promise; however, its mechanisms require further elucidation.Methods: A Coix seed decoction (CD) was administered to rats exposed to 85% relative humidity (8 h/day) for 30 days. …”
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Neonatal, infant, and childhood growth following metformin versus insulin treatment for gestational diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jane L Tarry-Adkins, Catherine E Aiken, Susan E Ozanne

“…<h4>Background</h4>Metformin is increasingly offered as an acceptable and economic alternative to insulin for treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in many countries. …”
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Association between the early or late onset of gestational diabetes mellitus with neonatal adverse outcomes: a retrospective cohort study by Fabiana Vieira Duarte de Souza Reis, Carlos Izaias Sartorão Filho, Luis Sobrevia, Caroline Baldini Prudencio, Bruna Bologna, Luana Favaro Iamundo, Adriely Magyori, Luiz Takano, Raissa Escandiussi Avramidis, Rafael Guilen de Oliveira, Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge, Angélica Mércia Pascon Barbosa, Diamater Study Group

“…Abstract Background The literature has been evolving to standardize gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis and terminology. …”
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Heavy grazing intensifies antagonistic effects of nitrogen and phosphorus addition on the water use efficiency of grasslands in Inner Mongolia by Xuebao Xu, Shiming Tang, Yanlong Li, Guangyi Lv, Tongrui Zhang, Bin Zhang, Zhaokai Sun, Zhenpeng Liu, Xinning Wang, Hongyun Yao, Cuiping Gao, Xinya Wang, Chongzhi Sun, Fengqin Yuan, Lei Zhang, Chengjie Wang

“…Abstract Background Plant water use efficiency (WUE) is a key indicator of coupling between the carbon and water cycles in grassland ecosystems and is influenced by both grazing and nutrient availability. …”
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Sudden death due to enterotoxemia amongst Arabian camels (Camelus dromedaries) and associated risk factors by Asmaa G. Mubarak, Fatma A. Khalifa, Yumna Elsobky, Ahmed Abdel-Rady, Wael Felefel, Adel Hassan Saad, Ehab Y. Abdelhiee, Abdullah Mohamed Alhassan, Hisham Awny, Eman M. Elghazaly, Ashraf M. Abu-Seida, Abdulrahman Abdulkarim, Asmaa G. Youseef

“…Background: Sudden death is defined as an unexpected death occurring with no observed antecedent clinical signs. …”
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Influence of the pH Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Magnetic Nanoparticles on Their Applicability for Magnetic Hyperthermia: An In Vitro Analysis by Bárbara Costa, Eurico Pereira, Vital C. Ferreira-Filho, Ana Salomé Pires, Laura C. J. Pereira, Paula I. P. Soares, Maria Filomena Botelho, Fernando Mendes, Manuel P. F. Graça, Sílvia Soreto Teixeira

“…<b>Methods</b>: For the hydrothermal synthesis, FeCl₃·6H₂O and FeCl₂·4H₂O were mixed with different quantities of NaOH to adjust the pH. …”
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A Polysorbate-Based Lipid Nanoparticle Vaccine Formulation Induces In Vivo Immune Response Against SARS-CoV-2 by Aishwarya Saraswat, Alireza Nomani, Lin-Kin Yong, Jimmy Chun-Tien Kuo, Heather Brown, Muralikrishna Narayanareddygari, Avery Peace, Rizan Fazily, Timothy Blake, Christopher D. Petro, Bindhu Rayaprolu, Johanna Hansen, Amardeep Singh Bhalla, Mohammed Shameem

“…By leveraging PS-80’s unique structural properties, this study aimed to develop an mRNA-LNP platform with improved extrahepatic delivery and robust freeze/thaw tolerance. <b>Methods</b>: We employed a stepwise optimization to establish both the lipid composition and formulation buffer to yield a stable, high-performing PS-80-based SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-LNP (SC2-PS80 LNP). …”
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