The Impact of Physical Activity on Metabolic Health and Cognitive Function in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kinga Mruczyk, Rafał W. Wójciak, Marta Molska, Ewa Śliwicka, Tomasz Podgórski, Aleksandra Skoczek-Rubińska, Anna Borowiecka, Angelika Cisek-Woźniak

“…<b>Method</b>: A total of 72 generally healthy women aged 55–73 from western Poland participated in the study. …”
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In Vivo Evaluation of the Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of <i>Thymus numidicus</i> Essential Oil by Ouardia Chaouchi, Velislava Todorova, Stanislava Ivanova, Elizabet Dzhambazova, Farida Fernane, Nacira Daoudi Zerrouki, Lyudmil Peychev, Kremena Saracheva, Michaela Shishmanova-Doseva, Zhivko Peychev

“…This study aimed to compare the chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) extracted from leaves and flowers using the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry method, as well as to investigate its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. …”
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Detection of structural variants linked to mutton flavor and odor in two closely related black goat breeds by Lingle Chang, Xi Niu, Shihui Huang, Derong Song, Xueqin Ran, Jiafu Wang

“…Abstract Background Mutton quality is closely related to genetic variants and gene expression alterations during growth and development, resulting in differences in nutritional values, flavor, and odor. …”
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Borassus aethiopum-Fortified Bread Reduces Metabolic Risk Factors among Cardiovascular Disease Outpatients at 37 Military Hospital, Accra: A Pilot Study by Charles Apprey, Marian Peprah, Reginald Adjetey Annan, Marina A. Tandoh, Odeafo Asamoah-Boakye

“…Background. Dyslipidemia and hypertension are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). …”
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Assessing the risk of low energy availability, bone mineral density and psychological strain in endurance athletes by Charlotte R. Gowers, Christopher J. McManus, Henry C. Chung, Ben Jones, Jamie Tallent, Sally P. Waterworth

“…Background Adequate energy intake is crucial for athletic performance and recovery. …”
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Improving nutritional quality and aflatoxin detoxification of peanut meal by co-fermentation with Weizmannia coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, and supplemented enzymes by Youwei Chen, Hao Huang, Dan Li, Limei Zou, Wendi Yu, Weiwei Dong, Xiang Yu, Yanli Feng, Jun Liu, Shumiao Zhao, Yunxiang Liang, Yuanliang Hu, Nan Peng

“…Abstract Background Peanut meal, a high-protein agricultural by-product, faces challenges as animal feed due to anti-nutritional factors, poor protein digestibility, aflatoxin contamination, and imbalanced amino acids. …”
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Multiplex immunofluorescence assessment of macrophages and IL-23R in inflammatory and malignant diseases of the oral mucosa: a pilot study by Leah Trumet, Leah Trumet, Bettina Grötsch, Abbas Agaimy, Kerstin Galler, Carol Geppert, Linus Winter, Linus Winter, Jutta Ries, Jutta Ries, Marco Kesting, Marco Kesting, Manuel Weber, Manuel Weber

“…BackgroundImmune cells play a major role in the development and progression of inflammatory and malignant diseases of the oral mucosa. …”
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Single-cell analysis reveals the loss of FABP4-positive proliferating valvular endothelial cells relates to functional mitral regurgitation by Xiaohu Wang, Mengxia Fu, Weiteng Wang, Songren Shu, Ningning Zhang, Ruojin Zhao, Xiao Chen, Xiumeng Hua, Xin Wang, Wei Feng, Xianqiang Wang, Jiangping Song

“…Abstract Background Functional mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common form of mitral valve dysfunction that often persists even after surgical intervention, requiring reoperation in some cases. …”
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Prepregnancy Obesity Reprograms Offspring Skeletal Muscle Fibre Transition Through H3K9me3 by Yichi Wu, Sujuan Li, Jingyi Zhang, Anran Tian, Xiangyao Wang, Xi Yang, Fucheng Meng, Qing Li, Yuan Gao, Yingying Li, Furong Liang, Minglan Yao, Xiaoping Luo, Cai Zhang

“…Given that skeletal muscle plays a crucial role in systemic metabolism, we investigated how maternal prepregnancy high‐fat diet (HFD) influences muscle fibre composition and metabolic function in offspring. Methods We established mouse models with a prepregnancy chow diet (CD) and a prepregnancy high‐fat diet (HFD) for 8 weeks to compare metabolic phenotypes in offspring. …”
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Safety and efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy after bioabsorbable polymer everolimus-eluting stent implantation in a human-like coronary atherosclerotic porcine model by Daisuke Kitano, Suguru Migita, Yuxin Li, Yutaka Koyama, Katsunori Fukumoto, Sayaka Shimodai-Yamada, Akira Onishi, Daiichiro Fuchimoto, Shunichi Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Nakamura, Atsushi Hirayama, Hiroyuki Hao, Yasuo Okumura

“…Background: The combination of antiplatelet and antithrombotic drugs increases the risk of bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation after coronary drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. …”
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Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome and comparative analysis of the phylogeny and codon usage bias of three Yunnan wild rice species by Rongxin Li, Rongxin Li, Rongxin Li, Bo Wang, Bo Wang, Suqin Xiao, Suqin Xiao, Ling Chen, Ling Chen, Fuyou Yin, Fuyou Yin, Jinlu Li, Jinlu Li, Cong Jiang, Cong Jiang, Dunyu Zhang, Dunyu Zhang, Qiaofang Zhong, Qiaofang Zhong, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Jiaxin Xing, Jiaxin Xing, Zaiquan Cheng, Zaiquan Cheng, Li Liu, Li Liu

“…BackgroundWild rice species with a rich genetic diversity, wide adaptability, and high photosynthetic rates provide a valuable genetic reservoir for rice breeding.MethodsIn this study, the chloroplast (cp) genomes of three Yunnan wild rice species, namely Oryza rufipogon, Oryza officinalis, and Oryza granulata, were sequenced using second-generation sequencing technology, followed by assembly and annotation. …”
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Selection of excipients for the purpose of creating an intranasal gel of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist β (IL-1ra) by B. S. Burlaka, I. F. Bielenichev, V. V. Hladyshev, E. V. Suprun, H. P. Lysianska

“…The nasal route of administration is a promising method of transporting active substances for systemic action, various pharmacotherapeutic groups, both small and large molecules. …”
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The Impact of Nanoparticle Coatings on the Color of Teeth Restored Using Dental Adhesives Augmented with Magnetic Nanoparticles by Carina Sonia Neagu, Andreea Codruta Novac, Cristian Zaharia, Meda-Lavinia Negrutiu, Izabell Craciunescu, Vlad Mircea Socoliuc, Catalin Nicolae Marin, Ionela-Amalia Bradu, Luminita Maria Nica, Marius Stef, Virgil-Florin Duma, Mihai Romînu, Cosmin Sinescu

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Dental adhesives augmented with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been proposed to prevent microleakages. …”
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Advances in the study of exosomes in cardiovascular diseases by Zhaobo Zhang, Yuanming Zou, Chunyu Song, Kexin Cao, Kexin Cai, Shuxian Chen, Yanjiao Wu, Danxi Geng, Guozhe Sun, Naijin Zhang, Xingang Zhang, Yixiao Zhang, Yingxian Sun, Ying Zhang

“…Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading cause of death worldwide for many years. …”
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Chain effect of lifecourse reproductive characteristics and body fat and muscle on cardiovascular disease in women: a Mendelian randomization study by Dong Liu, Chun Dou, Chaojie Ye, Lijie Kong, Zheng Zhu, Mingling Chen, Jie Zheng, Min Xu, Yu Xu, Mian Li, Zhiyun Zhao, Jieli Lu, Yuhong Chen, Guang Ning, Weiqing Wang, Yufang Bi, Tiange Wang

“…Abstract Background Delineating the causal chain effects of reproductive traits and fat- and muscle-related traits on cardiovascular disease (CVD) is essential for optimizing precision prevention and control of cardiovascular health in women. …”
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Intestinal inflammation and microbiota modulation impact cochlear function: emerging insights in gut-ear axis by Anna Pisani, Valentina Petito, Fabiola Paciello, Valeria Emoli, Letizia Masi, Veronica Mohamed Hizam, Pierluigi Puca, Raffaele Montuoro, Federica Del Chierico, Lorenza Putignani, Claudio Grassi, Jacopo Galli, Maurizio Taglialatela, Maria Emiliana Caristo, Gianluca Ianiro, Loris Riccardo Lopetuso, Giovanni Cammarota, Antonio Gasbarrini, Anna Rita Fetoni, Franco Scaldaferri

“…Abstract Background Although several evidence demonstrates a “gut–microbiota–brain axis”, suggesting a bidirectional communication between gut microbiota and the central nervous system, less is known about a possible link between the gut and the peripheral nervous system, including the inner ear. …”
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Growth, physical, and cognitive function in children who are born HIV-free: School-age follow-up of a cluster-randomised trial in rural Zimbabwe. by Joe D Piper, Clever Mazhanga, Marian Mwapaura, Gloria Mapako, Idah Mapurisa, Tsitsi Mashedze, Eunice Munyama, Maria Kuona, Thombizodwa Mashiri, Kundai Sibanda, Dzidzai Matemavi, Monica Tichagwa, Soneni Nyoni, Asinje Saidi, Manasa Mangwende, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Eddington Mpofu, Joice Tome, Gabriel Mbewe, Batsirai Mutasa, Bernard Chasekwa, Handrea Njovo, Chandiwana Nyachowe, Mary Muchekeza, Kuda Mutasa, Virginia Sauramba, Ceri Evans, Melissa J Gladstone, Jonathan C Wells, Elizabeth Allen, Melanie Smuk, Jean H Humphrey, Lisa F Langhaug, Naume V Tavengwa, Robert Ntozini, Andrew J Prendergast

“…<h4>Background</h4>Globally, over 16 million children were exposed to HIV during pregnancy but remain HIV-free at birth and throughout childhood by 2022. …”
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Evaluation of the innate immunostimulatory potential of originator and non-originator copies of insulin glargine in an in vitro human immune model. by Ernesto Luna, Pankaj Agrawal, Riyaz Mehta, Maria E Boone, Charlotte Vernhes, Colombe Denys, Robert Small, Bhaswati Mukherjee, Norbert Tennagels, Stefan Maerten, Donald R Drake

“…<h4>Background</h4>The manufacture of insulin analogs requires sophisticated production procedures which can lead to differences in the structure, purity, and/or other physiochemical properties of resultant products that can affect their biologic activity. …”
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Concentration and source analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2.5 during heating period in Yantai City by Tiantian ZHANG, Ying WANG, Zhiyu WANG, Tianran ZHANG, Wenna GUO, Songsong WANG, Xiaoyu ZHANG

“…BackgroundPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widely known atmospheric pollutants, which can cause serious harm to human body and ecological environment. …”
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Radiofrequency echographic multi-spectrometry for early bone health: The REMS-bone study protocol (Trial acronym: REMS-bone) by Serafina Perrone, Malgorzata Wasniewska, Maria-Elisabeth Street, Virginia Beretta, Elena Scarpa, Chiara Petrolini, Andrea Dall’Asta, Domenico Corica, Tommaso Aversa, Giorgia Pepe, Letteria Morabito, Federica Grassi, Anna-Mariia Shulhai, Valentina Bianco, Anna Maria Papini, Maria Cristina Albertini, Silvia Carloni, Giuseppe Maglietta, Matteo Puntoni, Caterina Caminiti, Francesco Conversano, Tullio Ghi

“…Background: Bone health begins with maternal health and nutrition, which influences skeletal mass and bone mineral density (BMD) already in utero. …”
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