The distinct features of microbial 'dysbiosis' of Crohn's disease do not occur to the same extent in their unaffected, genetically-linked kindred. by Umer Zeeshan Ijaz, Christopher Quince, Laura Hanske, Nick Loman, Szymon T Calus, Martin Bertz, Christine A Edwards, Daniel R Gaya, Richard Hansen, Paraic McGrogan, Richard K Russell, Konstantinos Gerasimidis

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Faecal microbiota composition (16S rRNA gene sequencing), genetic functional capacity (shotgun metagenomics) and faecal short chain fatty acids (SCFA) were compared in unaffected adult relatives of CD children (CDR, n = 17) and adult healthy controls, unrelated to CD patients (HUC, n = 14). …”
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The Effect of Gut Microbiome, Neurotransmitters, and Digital Insights in Autism by Victoria Bamicha, Pantelis Pergantis, Athanasios Drigas

“…Background: Autism spectrum disorder is a multifactorial phenomenon whose genetic, biological, environmental, and nutritional factors outline the heterogeneous phenotype of the disease. …”
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Structural comparison of human and Plasmodium proteasome β5 subunits: informing selective inhibitor design for anti-malaria agents by Muhammad Yasir, Jinyoung Park, Eun-Taek Han, Won Sun Park, Jin-Hee Han, Wanjoo Chun

“…Abstract Background The Plasmodium proteasome emerges as a promising target for anti-malarial drug development due to its potential activity against multiple life cycle stages. …”
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Potential Effect of Defatted Mealworm Hydrolysate on Muscle Protein Synthesis in C2C12 Cells and Rats by Seo-Hyun Choi, Tae-Hwan Jung, Kyoung-Sik Han

“…(1) Background: the objective of this study was to examine the impact of defatted mealworm hydrolysate (DMH), formulated through protein hydrolysis, on muscle protein synthesis in C2C12 cells and rats; (2) Methods: C2C12 cells were treated with dexamethasone and DMH, and cell viability was quantified using the MTT assay. …”
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Chemical Thermodynamics and Calculation of Parameters of Ionic Equilibria of Indium(III) in Perchlorate, Chloride and Sulphate Aqueous Solutions by S. A. Ukhov

“…The checking of data for formation constants of complexes on comparability and consistency, including for different background electrolytes can be done using this model. …”
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Determinants of vector-borne avian pathogen occurrence in a mosaic of habitat fragmentation in California by Wilmer Amaya-Mejia, Lucas Pavan, Marie Lilly, Andrea Swei, Rodolfo Dirzo, Ravinder N. M. Sehgal

“…Abstract Background As habitat fragmentation increases, ecological processes, including patterns of vector-borne pathogen prevalence, will likely be disrupted, but ongoing investigations are necessary to examine this relationship. …”
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High Caveolin-1 mRNA expression in triple-negative breast cancer is associated with an aggressive tumor microenvironment, chemoresistance, and poor clinical outcome. by Christopher Godina, Somayeh Khazaei, Mattias Belting, Johan Vallon-Christersson, Björn Nodin, Karin Jirström, Karolin Isaksson, Ana Bosch, Helena Jernström

“…<h4>Background</h4>Currently, there are few treatment-predictive and prognostic biomarkers in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). …”
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A Scoping Review of School‐Based Nutrition Interventions Conducted in Spain by Basil H. Aboul‐Enein, Nada Benajiba, Stephen Gambescia, Silvana Blanco, Teresa Keller

“…ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing in Europe, including Spain, leading to early onset chronic diseases. …”
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The use of phosphorescence micromaterials for commercial textile products by Boris Mahltig, Clara, Sarah, Jaydip Nareshbhai

“…Phosphorescent textiles are less present as commercial products on the market. With this background the aim of the actual presentation is to investigate the properties of commercially available phosphorescent textile materials. …”
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Visualization of the Lamina Cribrosa of Sclera Using Optical Coherence Tomography. The Opportunities and Prospects for Diagnostics (Review) by V. V. Kurenkov, V. S. Klyuganov, N. V. Kuznetsova, K. V. Chinenova, M. E. Konovalov, M. D. Pozharitsky

“…Increased intraocular pressure on the background of involutional changes in the composition of the connective tissue of the lamina cribrosa leads to deformation of the latter, compression of nerve fibers passing through the holes in the lamina cribrosa and violation of the axoplasmic current. …”
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Dietary Phytoestrogen Increases Tumour Size and the Frequency of Circulating Tregs in a B16-F10 Murine Melanoma Tumour Model by Rafah Oday Hussian, Lee Richard Machado

“… Background: Clinical studies show strong associations between hormone levels, particularly estrogens and the development of skin cancers. …”
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Comparison of arthropod communities between high and low input maize farms in Mexico by E. del-Val, E. Ramírez, M. Astier

“…Abstract Background Animal communities are vulnerable to agricultural practices. …”
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Independent association of weight-adjusted waist index with asthma in U.S. adolescents: Mediating roles of eosinophil percentage, total cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol. by Lei He, Yingxia Deng, Xiaohua Liu, Yao Wang, Jing Tang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Obesity is a risk factor for asthma in adolescents. …”
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Determinants of COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate in the United States: Spatial Analysis Over One Year of the Pandemic by Niranjan J. Kathe, Rajvi J. Wani

“…**Background:** The United States continues to account for the highest proportion of the global Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) cases and deaths. …”
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Alteration of gastric microbiota in Helicobacter pylori- infected individuals suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, duodenal ulcer, and gastritis by Prateek Sharma, Sarika Singh, Aditya V. Singh, Kunal Das, Yogendra Bhaskar, Isha Goel, Harpreet Singh, Rajashree Das

“…Background/Aim: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) colonization affects the gastric microbiome, causing gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. …”
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HEMA-free versus HEMA-containing adhesive systems: a systematic review by Esraa Abdelkhalek, Hamdi H. Hamama, Salah H. Mahmoud

“…Abstract Background Hydrophilic monomer 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-free adhesive systems are gaining increasing popularity nowadays. …”
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Nutrient loss due to food waste in urban households: Insights from Bogor City, Indonesia by Mayang Soliha Annisa, Briawan Dodik, Meti Dwiriani Cesilia, Dhiyani Swamilaksita Prita

“…Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22.0, Microsoft Excel 2019, and the Wasted Daily Diets (WDD) method. The nutritional content of food waste was assessed using the 2017 Indonesian Food Composition Table, encompassing energy, macronutrients, fiber, iron, and vitamins A and C. …”
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Selenium Supplementation in Pregnancy-Maternal and Newborn Outcomes by Koushik Biswas, James McLay, Fiona M. Campbell

“…Background. Several studies have suggested that increased oxidative stress during pregnancy may be associated with adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. …”
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Equine Blood Microbiome in a Cohort of Clinically Healthy Trail Riding Horses by Noel Simms, Joseph J. Bertone, Tonatiuh Melgarejo, Caitlin O'Shea, Annika Linde

“…ABSTRACT Background Emerging research suggests the presence of a blood microbiome in clinically healthy individuals. …”
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Widely Targeted Metabolomics Revealed the Metabolic Basis of Physiological Function and Flavor of Natto by Xiaolong Yin, Xiaona Wang, Lili Xu, Jianzhi Zhao, Can Li, Jianqiang Lin

“…<b>Background:</b> Natto is a fermented product derived from soybeans through the action of Bacillus subtilis natto, possessing various pharmacological and health-promoting properties. …”
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