Spectroscopy characterization of acid and rennet camel milk caseins using XRD, XPS, and SEM and effects on their emulsifying properties by Bachir Bensalah, Kamel Acem

“…Therefrom new acknowledgements on morphology and surface composition have emerged, which is necessary to better understand functional characteristics such as emulsifying behaviour (i.e., emulsion’s stability over time and the oil droplet size). …”
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Clinical management of constipation – the role of physical activity - systematic review by Sebastian Flanczewski, Wiktoria Gajek-Flanczewska, Agata Walczak, Jakub Wirkijowski, Wiktoria Niegowska, Paulina Woźniak, Kajetan Kidacki, Agata Wiklińska, Martyna Śliwińska, Katarzyna Wójtowicz, Aleksandra Jaroń, Karolina Piątkowska

“…Additionally, exercise-induced changes in the gut microbiome and blood flow dynamics were observed, influencing stool consistency and colonic function. …”
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A consortium of seven commensal bacteria promotes gut microbiota recovery and strengthens ecological barrier against vancomycin-resistant enterococci by Alan Jan, Perrine Bayle, Nacer Mohellibi, Clara Lemoine, Frédéric Pepke, Fabienne Béguet-Crespel, Isabelle Jouanin, Marie Tremblay-Franco, Béatrice Laroche, Pascale Serror, Lionel Rigottier-Gois

“…We found that Mix7 led to a better recovery of the gut microbiota composition and reduced VRE carriage. Differences in the effect of Mix7 were observed between responder and non-responder mice. …”
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Reduced abundance of Fusobacterium signifies cardiovascular benefits of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor in type 2 diabetes: a single arm clinical trial by Shuhui Yang, Jiankun Deng, Xiaoxu Weng, Zhaojie Ma, Nie Lin, Yili Xiao, Rui Zuo, Yufei Hu, Canbin Zheng, Xiaoshan Zeng, Qimao Lin, Kaijian Hou, Kaijian Hou

“…Concurrently, SGLT2i led to changes in composition and functional pathways of the gut microbiota, manifested as increased abundance of probiotics and decreased abundance of harmful bacteria. …”
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Associations of renal sinus fat with metabolic parameters, abdominal visceral adipose tissue, metabolic syndrome, fructose intake, and blood pressure control in obese individuals w... by Paniz Anvarifard, Maryam Anbari, Mohammad Naemi Kermanshahi, Alireza Ostadrahimi, Soghra Aliasgharzadeh, Mohammadreza Ardalan

“…Renal sinus fat (RSF) crucially influences metabolic regulation, inflammation, and vascular function. We investigated the association between RSF accumulation, metabolic disorders, and nutritional status in obese individuals with hypertension. …”
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Impact of doxycycline pre-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPrEP) for sexually transmitted infections on the microbiome of men who have sex with men on HIV PrEP by Samantha Knodel, Leighanne Main, Marlon DeLeon, Alana Lamont, Joshua Edward, Amit K. Gupta, Laura Noel-Romas, Saira Mohammed, Tessa Tattersall, Jason Wong, Mark Hull, Troy Grennan, Adam D. Burgener

“…Further research is needed to explore the impact of doxycycline for STI prevention on microbiome function and antimicrobial resistance.…”
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Single-Nucleus RNA Sequencing Reveals Muscle-Region-Specific Differences in Fibro-Adipogenic Progenitors Driving Intramuscular Fat Accumulation by Shuji Ueda, Chiaki Kitamura, Yuka Tateoka, Akinori Kanai, Yutaka Suzuki, Itsuko Fukuda, Yasuhito Shirai

“…In addition, single-cell nuclear RNA sequencing was conducted to investigate the cellular composition of these muscle tissues. Results: Distinct gene expression patterns were observed among the different muscles. …”
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Temporal and Severity-Dependent Alterations in Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Profiles Following Spinal Cord Injury by Jamie Cooper, Scott Tait Airey, Eric Patino, Theo Andriot, Mousumi Ghosh, Damien D. Pearse

“…These markers, traditionally associated with platelet function, may also reflect immune or reparative responses following SCI. …”
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Identification of bacterial key genera associated with breast cancer using machine learning techniques by Md. Kaderi Kibria, Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Md. Bayazid Hossen, Farhana Hasan, Md Parvez Mosharaf, Md Ziaul Hassan

“…Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota, which influences immune function, metabolism, and inflammation, may also play a critical role in BC risk. …”
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Metagenomic Analysis of Bacterial Diversity on Reusable Tourniquets in Hospital Environments by Julia Szymczyk, Marta Jaskulak, Monika Kurpas, Katarzyna Zorena, Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska

“…However, inadequate disinfection may lead to bacterial contamination and increase the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Tourniquets can function as fomites, facilitating the spread of pathogenic bacteria. …”
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A Review on Biomechanics of Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Materials for Reconstruction by M. Marieswaran, Ishita Jain, Bhavuk Garg, Vijay Sharma, Dinesh Kalyanasundaram

“…An abridged summary of the prominent literature with a focus on key topics on kinematics and kinetics of the knee joint and various loads acting on the anterior cruciate ligament as a function of flexion angle is presented here with an emphasis on the gaps. …”
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A comprehensive theoretical investigation of lead-free mixed antimony-bismuth halide double perovskite (Cs₂AgBi₀.₇₅Sb₀.₂₅Br₆) solar cell using SCAPS-1D by Parwaz Asif, Anupam Chetia, Dibyajyoti Saikia, Satyajit Sahu

“…The study also highlights the critical influence of the back electrode work function, with carbon electrodes yielding the highest efficiency. …”
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Nutrigenomic and Nutritional Analyses Reveal the Effects of Pelleted Feeds on Asian Seabass (Lates calcarifer). by Si Yan Ngoh, Daniel Tan, Xueyan Shen, Purushothaman Kathiresan, Junhui Jiang, Woei Chang Liew, Natascha May Thevasagayam, Hsiao Yuen Kwan, Jolly M Saju, Sridatta R S Prakki, Chin Heng Goh, Hong Ching Wong, Tai Teck Chan, Miklós Mézes, László Orbán

“…Significant enrichment of genes with growth-related function tallied with the morphological data measured. …”
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Well-connected worms: genetic connectivity of annelids (Melinnidae and Ampharetidae) across a biogeographical break in Australia’s eastern abyss. by Laetitia Gunton, Elena Kupriyanova, Nicolai Roterman

“…Marked species composition changes are observed between shallow-water (0–200 m) temperate and tropical fauna, however, this transition is not well documented in deep-water fauna (> 200 m). …”

Respiratory Disorders in Complicated Cervical Spine Injury by S. A. Pervukhin, M. N. Lebedeva, A. A. Elistratov, A. V. Palmasph, I. A. Stacenko

“…Statistically significant deterioration of biomechanical properties and gas exchange function of the lungs was observed in patients complicated with septic pneumonia.Conclusion. …”
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Green synthesis and toxicological evaluation of zinc oxide nanoparticles utilizing Punica granatum fruit Peel extract: an eco-friendly approach by Ali Mohammadi, Negin Hashemi, Mohaddeseh Ghassabzadeh, Ali Sharafi, Alireza Yazdinezhad, Hossein Danafar

“…Punica granatum fruit peel extract was chosen for the environmentally friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles due to its rich composition of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins, which function as natural reducing and stabilizing agents. …”
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Disruption of Gut Microbiota and Associated Fecal Metabolites in Collagen-Induced Arthritis Mice During the Early Stage by Wu D, Yin M, Cao D, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Wei Y, Li Y, Wen C, Zhou J

“…Dehong Wu,1,* Mengdi Yin,2,* Dandan Cao,2,* Xiafeng Zhang,2 Yichun Zhu,2 Ying Wei,2 Yiling Li,2 Chengping Wen,2 Jia Zhou2 1Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310005, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jia Zhou; Chengping Wen, Email zhoujia@zcmu.edu.cn; chengpw2010@126.comBackground: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease and increasing evidence suggests that disturbances in the composition and function of gut microbiota are potentially implicated in the progression of RA. …”
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Effects of Algal-Derived β-Glucan on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Aeromonas veronii Resistance of Ricefield Eel (Monopterus albus) by Yu Guo, Zijing Yuan, Yueyun Han, Daiqin Yang, Hanwen Yuan, Fuxian Zhang

“…In summary, the addition of 0.1%–0.2% β-glucan can promote eel growth, improve intestinal digestion and antioxidant capacity, regulate intestinal flora, and enhance intestinal physical function and anti-infection ability.…”
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Changes in blood physiological and biochemical parameters and intestinal flora in newborn horses and mares with angular limb deformities by Yuhui Ma, Yuhui Ma, Yuhui Ma, Yigang Liu, Hai Li, Kailun Yang, Gang Yao

“…Additionally, the relationship between functional changes in foals with ALDs and their mares and changes in their intestinal flora is not well-understood.MethodsThis study investigated the status of ALD in newborn foals through clinical observation and imaging examinations. …”
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Comparative Metagenomic Analysis of the Gut Microbiota of Captive Pangolins: A Case Study of Two Species by Zhengyu Dai, Bowen Xie, Chungang Xie, Jinsuo Xiang, Xinmei Wang, Jing Li, Rongquan Zheng, Yanni Wang

“…This study investigated the differences in the gut microbiota composition and function between two pangolin species, Chinese pangolins (<i>Manis pentadactyla</i>) and Malayan pangolins (<i>Manis javanica</i>), under identical captive conditions to better understand their ecological adaptability and health implications. …”
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