CD46 Is a Protein Receptor for Human Adenovirus Type 64 by Eugene Y. Wu, Alexander M. Robertson, Hanglin (Henry) Zhu, Corina Stasiak, Laura A. Murray-Nerger, Emily Romanoff, Jesse Woon, Beth A. Bromme, Jason G. Smith

“…Here, we demonstrate that, like HAdV-D37, HAdV-D64 virions bind directly to CD46 and that CD46 and sialic acid also function as receptors for HAdV-D64 on multiple cell types. …”
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Can the TLR-4-Mediated Signaling Pathway Be “A Key Inflammatory Promoter for Sporadic TAA”? by Giovanni Ruvolo, Calogera Pisano, Giuseppina Candore, Domenico Lio, Cesira Palmeri, Emiliano Maresi, Carmela R. Balistreri

“…Thoracic aorta shows with advancing age various changes and a progressive deterioration in structure and function. As a result, vascular remodeling (VR) and medial degeneration (MD) occur as pathological entities responsible principally for the sporadic TAA onset. …”
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Effects of Glucose Concentration on Propofol Cardioprotection against Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Isolated Rat Hearts by Xinhua Yao, Yalan Li, Mingzhe Tao, Shuang Wang, Liangqing Zhang, Jiefu Lin, Zhengyuan Xia, Hui-min Liu

“…The anesthetic propofol confers cardioprotection against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) by reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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Myeloma mesenchymal stem cells’ bioenergetics afford a novel selective therapeutic target by Oded Komemi, Elina Orbuch, Osnat Jarchowsky-Dolberg, Yaron Shraga Brin, Shelly Tartakover-Matalon, Metsada Pasmanik-Chor, Michael Lishner, Liat Drucker

“…Fission/fusion dynamics regulate mitochondria function. Proteomics demonstrates excessive mitochondrial processes in BM-MSCs from MM patients compared to normal donors (ND). …”
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Determining the effect of seminal plasma supplementation on sperm motility in males with asthenozoospermia: a systematic review protocol by Nathalie Dilhara Willathgamuwa, Manodya Kaushani Nammunige, Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Hiranthika Piyumali Thennakoon, Nissanka Mudiyanselage Tanuri Ayanga Nissanka, Manushi Dinasha Withanage Dona, Nishadi Sachinthani Rodrigo, Prassana Varun Logenthiran

“…Seminal plasma, a complex fluid comprising diverse proteins, serves to nourish and support sperm, thereby facilitating their function within the female reproductive tract for successful conception. …”
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Cell wall polysaccharide alters the surface electric potential of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota and enhances acid tolerance by Kosuke Kato, Madoka Nakamura, Masaki Serata, Takekazu Okumura

“…This enhanced understanding of CWPS function enables the development of more resilient probiotic strains, potentially improving their efficacy in various industrial and therapeutic applications.…”
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Protective effects of L-Carnitine and kiwifruit extract against benzo[a]pyrene-induced testicular toxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats by MM Nawaf, LH Ali, Nafi Saud

“… Objective: Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is a widespread environmental pollutant known to impair testicular structure and function. This study evaluates whether L-carnitine and kiwifruit extract can protect against BaP-induced testicular toxicity in adult male albino rats. …”
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Collaborations between local health authorities and community leaders in responding to health emergencies in low- and-middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol by Emmanuel Kwang, Monica Ansu-Mensah, Julian David Pillay, Desmond Kuupiel

“…However, evidence on how these partnerships function, their effectiveness, and associated challenges remains scattered. …”
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LWSARDet: A Lightweight SAR Small Ship Target Detection Network Based on a Position–Morphology Matching Mechanism by Yuliang Zhao, Yang Du, Qiutong Wang, Changhe Li, Yan Miao, Tengfei Wang, Xiangyu Song

“…The all-weather imaging capability of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) confers unique advantages for maritime surveillance. …”
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A multicenter retrospective study protocol comparing thoracoscopic anatomical lesion resection and lobectomy in children with congenital lung malformations by Yong Lv, FanKe Shu, DengKe Luo, Ru Jia, Miao Yuan, Chang Xu

“…This multicenter retrospective cohort study aims to compare TALR and TL in children with CLMs, focusing on postoperative outcomes, recurrence rates, and lung function preservation. The retrospective, multicenter, observational study, with 6 hospital in China already involved. …”
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Kaempferol enhances ER-mitochondria coupling and protects motor neurons from mitochondrial dysfunction and ER stress in C9ORF72-ALS by Federica Pilotto, Paulien Hermine Smeele, Olivier Scheidegger, Rim Diab, Martina Schobesberger, Julieth Andrea Sierra-Delgado, Smita Saxena

“…Notably, kaempferol treatment of C9ORF72-ALS human patient-derived motor neurons/neurons, resolved mitochondrial deficits, promoted resiliency against severe ER stress, and conferred neuroprotection. Treatment of symptomatic C9ORF72 mice with kaempferol, normalized mitochondrial calcium uptake, restored mitochondria function, and diminished ER stress. …”
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Persistent Low-Level Replication of SIVΔnef Drives Maturation of Antibody and CD8 T Cell Responses to Induce Protective Immunity against Vaginal SIV Infection. by Sama Adnan, R Keith Reeves, Jacqueline Gillis, Fay E Wong, Yi Yu, Jeremy V Camp, Qingsheng Li, Michelle Connole, Yuan Li, Michael Piatak, Jeffrey D Lifson, Wenjun Li, Brandon F Keele, Pamela A Kozlowski, Ronald C Desrosiers, Ashley T Haase, R Paul Johnson

“…Defining the correlates of immune protection conferred by SIVΔnef, the most effective vaccine against SIV challenge, could enable the design of a protective vaccine against HIV infection. …”
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Resilient healthcare theory as a lens to research emergency department operations: a protocol for a scoping review by Janet E Anderson, Mark Sujan, Andreas Xyrichis, Peter Thomas Chessum

“…Findings will also be presented at relevant advanced practice conferences and disseminated within clinical and academic groups.…”
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Association Between Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and the Risk of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yifan Yin, Liang Ye, Min Chen, Hao Liu, Jingkun Miao

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: We advocate for adherence to vaccination guidelines, which could confer dual protective benefits against HPV and potentially reduce the risk of HT development.…”
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THE RELEVANCE OF RAISING AWARENESS OF PHARMACEUTICAL WORKERS ON HIV INFECTION by Андрей Георгиевич Петров, Галина Тихоновна Глембоцкая, Ольга Владимировна Хорошилова, Сергей Николаевич Филимонов, Виктор Андреевич Семенихин

“…This fact associated with undesirable reactions should not be ignored, due to the fact that responsible participants in the retail pharmaceutical market fully perform their function in the system of specialized pharmaceutical care. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical prediction model of acute kidney injury in intensive care unit patients at a rural tertiary teaching hospital in South Africa: a study prot... by Olanrewaju Oladimeji, Constance Sewani-Rusike, Busisiwe Mrara, Fathima Paruk

“…Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a decline in renal function lasting hours to days. The rising global incidence of AKI, and associated costs of renal replacement therapy, is a public health priority. …”
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Assessment of social cognition in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: protocol for a cross-sectional comparative study at Angers University Hospital by Julien Cassereau, Philippe Allain, Juliette Faure-de Baets, Jérémy Besnard, Etienne Emmelin

“…Secondary outcomes will include emotion recognition (static and dynamic tasks: Ekman Faces and French Emotion Evaluation Test), mood assessments (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) and clinical variables such as disease severity (ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised), cognitive function (Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural Screen, Mini–Mental State Examination) and disease staging (King’s ALS Clinical Staging System). …”
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A modeling of budget optimization for the strategic plan of universities by different faculties: a case study in Allameh Tabataba'i University by Hassan Rashidi, Morteza Khorsandi, Fatemeh Shams

“…Purpose: Iranian universities have undergone many changes in recent years, which have led to more attention being paid to innovative development and changes in the main function of universities. In an era when university managers face new challenges such as fleeting changes and opportunities, uncertainty and disorder, having a strategic approach can help managers focus on distant horizons and identify opportunities and advantages as well as coherence. …”
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The Effect of Antihelminthic Treatment on Subjects with Asthma from an Endemic Area of Schistosomiasis: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Trial by Maria Cecilia F. Almeida, Givaneide S. Lima, Luciana S. Cardoso, Robson P. de Souza, Régis A. Campos, Alvaro A. Cruz, Joanemile P. Figueiredo, Ricardo R. Oliveira, Edgar M. Carvalho, Maria Ilma Araujo

“…Asthma severity was assessed by clinical scores and by pulmonary function test. There was no significant difference in the asthma scores from D0 to D1–D7 after Albendazole or Praziquantel and from D0 to D30–90 after Albendazole or Praziquantel in both, group 1 and 2. …”
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Understanding the biology, morbidity and social contexts of adolescent tuberculosis: a prospective observational cohort study protocol (Teen TB) by Anneke C Hesseling, Alex Doruyter, Elizabeth Whittaker, James A Seddon, Brian W Allwood, Graeme Hoddinott, David A J Moore, Stephanus Malherbe, H Simon Schaaf, Gert Van Zyl, Marieke M van der Zalm, Jeremi Swanepoel, Klassina Zimri, Megan Palmer, Gezila De Beer, Leanie Kleynhans, Sarah M Johnson, Vita Jongen, Dillon Wademan, Khanyisa Mcimeli, Stephanie Jacobs, Ruan Swanepoel, Charlotte Heuvelings, Stephanie Griffith-Richards

“…At 2 weeks, 2 months and 12 months, TB disease cases will undergo further chest imaging and additional lung function testing to explore the patterns of respiratory abnormalities. …”
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