Association Between Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Use With Worsening Renal Function and Prognosis in Patients With Acute Heart Failure by Yudai Fujimoto, Yasuyuki Shiraishi, Kazutaka Nogi, Shun Kohsaka, Takashi Kohno, Mitsunobu Kitamura, Yuji Nagatomo, Tomoya Ueda, Maki Nogi, Satomi Ishihara, Yasuki Nakada, Rika Kawakami, Takeshi Kitai, Shogo Oishi, Eiichi Akiyama, Satoshi Suzuki, Masayoshi Yamamoto, Keisuke Kida, Takahiro Okumura, Tsutomu Yoshikawa, Yoshihiko Saito, Yuya Matsue

“…Background Prognostic implications of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) initiation in the context of worsening renal function (WRF) in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) remain unknown. …”
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Effect of dietary Clostridium butyricum supplementation on growth performance, immune function, and intestinal health of hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × Epinephelus l... by Weijun Chen, Tao Song, Dong Li, Mingfan Chen, Pan Wang, Jidan Ye

“…Although no significant impact was observed on growth performance, the role of C. butyricum in improving intestinal barrier function and modulating the gut microbiota highlights its potential for enhancing fish health.…”
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Relationship between bmi and glomerular filtration rate in a large cohort initiating a weight loss program: differential contributions of fat mass, fat-free mass, and abdominal fat... by Alessandro Leone, Francesca Menichetti, Laila Vignati, Federica Sileo, Ramona De Amicis, Andrea Foppiani, Simona Bertoli, Alberto Battezzati

“…A significant association between VAT and reduced GFR was observed only in women. Conclusions Our study highlights the importance of considering body composition and fat distribution when assessing renal function.…”
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Ethnobotanical study on factors influencing plant composition and traditional knowledge in homegardens of Laifeng Tujia ethnic communities, the hinterland of the Wuling mountain ar... by Shuwang Hou, Mengfan Yu, Zhen Yao

“…Conclusions This study reveals the composition, source diversity, and functional diversity of homegarden plants within the Laifeng Tujia ethnic community, along with the influencing factors. …”
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Short-Term, Significant Gains from a 10-Day Field-Based Multi-Modal Outdoor Activity Camp with Time-Restricted Feeding Dissipate at Three-Month Follow-Up by Katarina Milanović, Nikola Stojanović, Vladimir Miletić, Željko Rajković, Darko Stojanović, Vladimir Ilić, Milica Filipović, Slavka Durlević, Ana Orlić, Igor Ilić

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Maximizing Bifunctionality for Overall Water Splitting by Integrating H2 Spillover and Oxygen Vacancies in CoPBO/Co3O4 Composite Catalyst by Rinkoo Bhabal, Aniruddha Bhide, Suraj Gupta, Rohan Fernandes, Nainesh Patel

“…Moreover, an abundant amount of surface oxygen vacancies (Ov) are observed in the same CoPBO/Co3O4 composite that facilitates oxygen evolution reaction (OER) as well, leading to a mere 270 mV OER overpotential (at 10 mA cm−2). …”
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Caco2/HT-29 In Vitro Cell Co-Culture: Barrier Integrity, Permeability, and Tight Junctions’ Composition During Progressive Passages of Parental Cells by Elena Donetti, Paola Bendinelli, Margherita Correnti, Elena Gammella, Stefania Recalcati, Anita Ferraretto

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Orange Peel Feed Ingredient in Lactating Ewes: Effect on Yoghurt Chemical Composition, Fatty Acid Profile, Antioxidant Activity, Physicochemical Properties, and Sensory Quality by Eleni Kasapidou, Paraskevi Mitlianga, Zoitsa Basdagianni, Georgios Papatzimos, Sofia Mai, Elli Maria Barampouti, Vasileios Papadopoulos, Maria-Anastasia Karatzia

“…These findings highlight the potential of orange peels as a sustainable feed additive, with no adverse effects on the nutritional, functional, or sensory properties of dairy products, while contributing to effective waste valorisation.…”
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Differential effects of inulin and fructooligosaccharides on gut microbiota composition and glycemic metabolism in overweight/obese and healthy individuals: a randomized, double-bl... by Jie Li, Feitong Liu, Yuemei Luo, Anisha Wijeyesekera, Shan Wang, Xiaojiao Chen, Yamei Lv, Jing Jin, Huafang Sheng, Guopan Wang, Yuanan Wei, Zhuang Li, Muxuan Chen, Hongwei Zhou

“…These effects were not observed in healthy individuals. In contrast, although FOS significantly decreased HCY (Cohen’s d = 0.72, p = 0.023), it did not improve glycemic metrics in either group. …”
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Year-long, multiple-timepoint field studies show the importance of spatiotemporal dynamics and microbial functions in agricultural soil microbiomes by Lisa Joos, Sarah Ommeslag, Steve Baeyen, Wouter Asselberg, Koen Van Loo, Lieven Clement, Jane Debode, Bart Vandecasteele, Caroline De Tender

“…In contrast, fungi displayed clear spatial effects, while bacterial spatial differences within the field were predominantly observed in the deeper soil layer. Effects on functional roles and metabolic processes of the active microbial community were mainly related to temporal trends, especially in the topsoil. …”
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Cascading effects of malaria on hepatic function and gut microbiota: Investigating the prospective therapeutic utility of Phyllanthus amarus alkaloid extract by Innocent Onyesom, Chinwendu Obogheneophruhe Elu, Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Cyril Chukwudi Dunkwu

“…Administration of P. amarus alkaloid extract in a dose-dependent manner effectively restored liver function markers, reduced Kupffer cell hyperplasia, normalized bile acid levels, and modulated gut microbiota composition, thereby mitigating both hepatic inflammation and apoptosis. …”
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Unveiling BPS-induced colonic inflammatory injury in female mice: Integrated evidence from colon microbiome and metabolomic analyses by Han Liu, Yutian Wang, Lisi Wei, Jing Xu, Ruirui Wang, Ling-Guo Zhao, Zhi Tang

“…Our results show that BPS exposure caused typical colonic damage, including shortened colon length, inflammatory responses, and weakened gut barrier function. Significant alterations were observed in gut microbiota composition, showing imbalances between harmful and beneficial bacteria, with a significant decrease in genera such as Paraprevotella, Ruminococcaceae NK4A214 group, Ruminiclostridium 6, and an increase in Escherichia, Helicobacter, Parasutterella, Erysipelatoclostridium, and Achromobacter. …”
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Techno-chemical description of starfish as an object of industrial processing by Valery D. Bogdanov, Svetlana N. Maximova, Nickolay G. Tungusov, Ekaterina V. Shadrina

“…Size-weight parameters and chemical composition of starfish from the Severnaya Bay (Peter the Great Bay, Japan Sea) are investigated. …”
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Red Wine Grape Pomace Restores Gut Barrier Function and Improves Survival in Diet-Induced Ischemic Heart Disease by Katherine Rivera, Leticia González, Laura Parra, Juan E. Oyarzún, Alina Concepción-Alvarez, Adriano Costa de Camargo, Raquel Bridi, Attilio Rigotti, Marcelo E. Andia

“…Nevertheless, the beneficial effects observed are likely attributable to the synergistic actions of RWGP’s complex phytochemical and fiber composition. …”
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Nutrient availability modulates the effects of plastic leachates on the growth and community dynamics of free-living freshwater bacteria by Marius Schubert, Fazel Abdolahpur Monikh, Fazel Abdolahpur Monikh, Fazel Abdolahpur Monikh, Yuyi Yang, Yuyi Yang, Yuyi Yang, Hans-Peter Grossart, Hans-Peter Grossart

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Skeletal Muscle‐Specific Deletion of E3 Ligase Asb2 Enhances Muscle Mass and Strength by Hye Rim Jang, Shi‐Young Park, Yeonmi Lee, Dongjin Lee, Jongjun Lee, Yoonil Cho, Cheol Soo Choi, Hui‐Young Lee

“…Transcriptomic data supported the muscle phenotype observed in the MKO mice. Notably, desmin, a protein critical for structural integrity and mitochondrial function, was identified as a target protein of the ASB2 E3 ligase. …”
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Functional trait differences between alien and native plants under hydrological variability in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir by Xuemei Yi, Yuanyang Huang, Yongsheng Shi, Jialing Ju, Jilong Chen, Shengjun Wu

“…This study aimed to investigate how varying flooding intensities influence both taxonomic diversity and functional trait composition of invasive and native plant species in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR), a globally significant hydrological project. …”
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Effect of mixed protein supplementation on golf performance and muscle function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Ji-Won Seo, Shu Jiang, Soyoung Ahn, Yu Seon Kang, Yunho Sung, Xinxing Li, Parivash Jamrasi, Eun Mi Sun, Jihee Yoo, Byung-Yong Kim, Hyunsu Sim, Wook Song

“…No significant differences were observed in body composition parameters (p > .05).Conclusion The intake of a mixed protein containing both animal and plant proteins had positive effects on golf performance and muscle function. …”
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Association Between Visceral Fat and Lung Function Impairment in Overweight and Grade I Obese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Anamei Silva-Reis, Boris Brill, Maysa Alves Rodrigues Brandao-Rangel, Renilson Moraes-Ferreira, Dobroslav Melamed, Helida Cristina Aquino-Santos, Claudio Ricardo Frison, Regiane Albertini, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao Lopes-Martins, Luís Vicente Franco de Oliveira, Gustavo Paixao-Santos, Carlos Rocha Oliveira, Asghar Abbasi, Rodolfo P. Vieira

“…Few evidence has shown that visceral fat is associated with insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation, and reduced lung function. In the present study, the body composition and fat distribution were evaluated by multi-frequency octopolar bioimpedance. …”
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Faecal Metaproteomic Analysis Reveals a Personalized and Stable Functional Microbiome and Limited Effects of a Probiotic Intervention in Adults. by Carolin A Kolmeder, Jarkko Salojärvi, Jarmo Ritari, Mark de Been, Jeroen Raes, Gwen Falony, Sara Vieira-Silva, Riina A Kekkonen, Garry L Corthals, Airi Palva, Anne Salonen, Willem M de Vos

“…Furthermore, we observed marked differences in expressed proteins between subjects that resulted in the definition of a stable and personalized microbiome both at the mass-spectrometry-based proteome level and the functional level based on the KEGG pathway analysis. …”
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