A Novel 14-Gene Panel Associated With Efferocytosis for Predicting Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis Through Bulk and Single-Cell Databases by Yaheng Wu, Lin Zhao, Dingyan Yi, Zhihua Tian, Bin Dong, Chunxiang Ye, Jingtao Liu, Huachong Ma, Wei Zhao

“…Finally, we utilized experimental methods, including Boyden chamber analyses, immunohistochemical staining, and cell cycle analyses, to demonstrate that interference with ASPH suppresses the malignant properties of tumors, including proliferation and migration. …”
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Dark-field radiography for the detection of bone microstructure changes in osteoporotic human lumbar spine specimens by Jon F. Rischewski, Florian T. Gassert, Theresa Urban, Johannes Hammel, Alexander Kufner, Christian Braun, Maximilian Lochschmidt, Marcus R. Makowski, Daniela Pfeiffer, Alexandra S. Gersing, Franz Pfeiffer

“…Dark-field radiography helps to determine the directionality of trabecular loss. Graphical Abstract…”
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Mapping EQ-5D-5L Score From SGRQ in Patients with Asthma and/or COPD in NOVELTY by Jackson D, Quinton A, Zhang F, Müllerová H, Janson C, Sadatsafavi M

“…Starkie et al proposed an algorithm for mapping the SGRQ to EQ-5D-5L, a preference-based utility measure, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (Value Health 2011;14:354– 60); only SGRQ total score, its squared value, and sex were included as covariates. We aimed to determine if including additional covariates could improve the performance of this algorithm type and whether amendments were required to extend this mapping to asthma or asthma+COPD.Patients and Methods: SGRQ and EQ-5D-5L were measured from a large, global, prospective, longitudinal study in asthma and/or COPD (NOVELTY; NCT02760329). …”
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Creation of a recombinant Komagataella phaffii strain, a producer of proteinase K from Tritirachium album by A. B. Beklemishev, M. B. Pykhtina, Ya. M. Kulikov, T. N. Goryachkovskaya, D. V. Bochkov, S. V. Sergeeva, A. R. Vasileva, V. P. Romanov, D. S. Novikova, S. E. Peltek

“…The following methods were used: computational analysis of primary structure of the proteinase K gene, molecular biological methods (PCR, electrophoresis of DNA in an agarose gel, electrophoresis of proteins in an SDS polyacrylamide gel under denaturing conditions, spectrophotometry, and quantitative assays of protease activity), and genetic engineering techniques (cloning and selection of genes in bacterial cells Escherichia coli TOP10 and in the methylotrophic yeast K. phaffii K51). …”
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Petrological controls on the engineering properties of carbonate aggregates through a machine learning approach by Javid Hussain, Tehseen Zafar, Xiaodong Fu, Nafees Ali, Jian Chen, Fabrizio Frontalini, Jabir Hussain, Xiao Lina, George Kontakiotis, Olga Koumoutsakou

“…The analysis identified clay, calcite, feldspar, and dolomite as the primary determinants for the engineering behavior of carbonate aggregates. …”
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Defining Running Intensity Domains from Critical Speed Derived from a 3-Minute All-Out Running Test by Ming-Chang Tsai, Leanna S. Lee, Scott Thomas

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study examines the utility of the 3-min all-out test (3MT) in determining exercise intensity domains through critical speed (CS), offering a practical alternative to traditional <inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>V</mi><msub><mi>O</mi><mrow><mn>2</mn><mi>m</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>x</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-based methods. …”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of stunting too early: analysis of the 2020 Rwanda demographic and health survey by Jeanine Condo, Raphael Ndahimana, Melissa Uwase, Roger Muragire, Alliance Uwase, Edith Uwamahoro, Bwiza Flavia, Elysee Niyonganyira, Ayinkamiye Esperance, Divine Umutesi Rusa, Marie Josée Mwiseneza, Absolomon Gashaija, Godfrey Ngabonziza, Japhet Ishimwe, Binayisa Gad, Claude Kalisa, Joseph Imanishimwe, Muhire Jean, Michael Habtu

“…The study thus aimed to identify the prevalence of stunting too early (6–23 months) and its associated risk factors.Methods The research study analysed secondary data from the nationally conducted demographic health survey of 2019–2020, which was analysed by using bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression models to determine the factors associated with stunting that occurred too early. …”
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Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis by Aznamariam Ayres, Yawkal Tsega, Abel Endawkie, Shimels Derso Kebede, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare, Amare Muche, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Mastewal Arefaynie, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Awoke Keleb, Kaleab Mesfin Abera, Natnael Kebede, Endalkachew Mesfin Gebeyehu

“…To appreciate the residence-based differences of composite index of anthropometric failure in under-5 children, the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition analysis and its extensions were employed to determine the effects of covariates and coefficients. …”
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Rhizobacteria consortium improves growth, yield, and phytochemicals in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora L.) by Ni Luh Suriani, Mohammed Al-zharani, Fahd A. Nasr, Lina M. Alneghery, Dewa Ngurah Suprapta, I. Nyoman Suarsana, Ni Made Delly Resiani, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Riyaz Sayyed, Jayanthi Barasarathi, Ting Seng Ho, Yulmira Yanti

“…Therefore, alternative methods are needed to produce healthier crops, such as utilizing rhizobacteria, which are environmentally friendly and safe for human health.MethodsThrough this study, rhizobacteria treatment was applied to coffee plants to enhance growth, phytochemical content, and antioxidant activity. …”
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Association between educational attainment and amyloid deposition across the spectrum from normal cognition to dementia: A meta-analysis by Fatemeh Sedghi, Elaheh Foroughi, Farzad Sheikhzadeh, Mahya Ahmadpour Youshanlui, Ata Akhtari Kohnehshahri, Omid Karimzadeh, Sayedeh-Fatemeh Sadat-Madani, Hani Ghadri, Peyman Parhiz, Amirhesam Amirbeyk, Shaghayegh Afshari, Yegane Ebrahimnia, Mahsa Soleimanzadeh, Mahsa Asadi Anar, Parviz Aghaei Borzabad, Niloofar Deravi

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Complete genome sequence, metabolic profiling and functional studies reveal Ligilactobacillus salivarius LS-ARS2 is a promising biofilm-forming probiotic with significant antioxida... by Sinjini Patra, Biswaranjan Pradhan, Anasuya Roychowdhury

“…Here, we illustrate probiotic attributes of novel LS-ARS2 for its potential application as food-supplement and/or therapeutic to improve gut-health.MethodsWhole genome sequencing (WGS) and phylogenetic analysis confirm the strain as LS. …”
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ACUTE TOXICITYOF 4-AMINO-5-(2-, 3-, 4-NITROPHENYL)-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE-3-THIONES AND ITS DERIVATIVES by М. O. Shcherbak, А. G. Kaplaushenko, I. F. Belenichev

“…To determine the LD50 of 4-amino-5-(2-, 3-, 4-nitrophenyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones we used 5 groups of animals with 2 observations in each. …”
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Characterizing spatial epidemiology in a heterogeneous transmission landscape using the spatial transmission count statistic by Leke Lyu, Gabriella Veytsel, Guppy Stott, Spencer Fox, Cody Dailey, Lambodhar Damodaran, Kayo Fujimoto, Pamela Brown, Roger Sealy, Armand Brown, Magdy Alabady, Justin Bahl

“…Intensive and widespread efforts to collect and sequence SARS-CoV-2 viral samples have enabled the development of comparative genomic approaches to reconstruct spatial transmission history and understand viral transmission across different scales. Methods We proposed the spatial transmission count statistic that efficiently summarizes the geographic transmission patterns imprinted in viral phylogenies. …”
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Differential Neutralization Profiles of 17DD Vaccinated Population to 17D-204 and 17DD Vaccine Strains by Ana C. B. Terzian, Sasha R. Azar, Cassia F. Estofolete, Mauricio L. Nogueira, Nikos Vasilakis

“…Their functional differences in the neutralization profiles are not known. <b>Methods</b>: The Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test (PRNT) was used to determine the neutralization profiles of sera from 209 patients that were previously vaccinated with the 17DD strain against both 17D-204 and 17DD. …”
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Preparation, characterization and antioxidative activity analysis of recombinant humanized collagen type III-loaded liposomes by Mengxing Du, Chuanxiu Chen, Yuxin Zhou, Yixuan Song, Shan Wang, Shanshan Tang, Jia Yang, Xia Yang, Enli Liu, Yufeng Yu

“…Our study provides a more stable and efficient strategy for the application of rhCol.…”
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Short-term Outcomes of Intracorporeal Versus Extracorporeal Totally Stapled Anastomosis after Laparoscopic Colectomy: A Propensity Score-matched Cohort Study by Yoshiaki Fujii, Kenji Kobayashi, Hirozumi Sawai, Seiya Yamamoto, Shuhei Uehara, Hirotaka Miyai, Hiroki Takahashi, Shuji Takiguchi

“…Methods: In total, 59 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic colectomy between June 2018 and August 2021 were retrospectively assessed. …”
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Solvatochromic Parameters of Four Amines in Propane-1,3-diol at 298.15 K by Maria-Luísa C. J. Moita, Ângela F. S. Santos, Miguel A. B. S. S. Correia, Isabel M. S. Lampreia

“…While the polarity of the solvent plays a critical role in determining which amines efficiently capture CO₂, the heat capacity of the solvent is also a significant factor in the regeneration process. …”
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Perceptions, Experiences, and Beliefs About Patient Portals Among Women With Limited English Proficiency: Multicultural Qualitative Interview Study by Hae-Ra Han, Joyline Chepkorir, Tina Kim, Martha Zamora, Emma Huang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore perceptions, experiences, and beliefs about patient portals among women with LEP. MethodsWe used a qualitative semistructured interview design and recruited a purposive sample of women through diverse methods. …”
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Comparing immobilisation devices in gynaecological external beam radiotherapy: improving inter‐fraction reproducibility of pelvic tilt by Shimon Prasad, Linda J. Bell, Benjamin Zwan, Florence Ko, Tayla Blackwell, Kevin Connell, Cameron Stanton, Meegan Shepherd, John Atyeo, Mark Stevens, Marita Morgia

“…Abstract Introduction The aim was to determine which immobilisation device improved inter‐fraction reproducibly of pelvic tilt and required the least pre‐treatment setup and planning interventions. …”
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Merging of the Fukushima Health Management Survey With the National and Local Cancer Registry to Refine the Detection of Thyroid Cancer Cases After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nucle... by Reiko Kimura‐Tsuchiya, Masanori Nagao, Shigehira Saji, Fumikazu Hayashi, Tetsuya Ohira, Hiroki Shimura, Fumihiko Furuya, Satoru Suzuki, Satoshi Suzuki, Tetsuo Ishikawa, Susumu Yokoya, Hitoshi Ohto, Seiji Yasumura

“…Methods The FHMS‐eligible residents' information was supplemented by merging and cross‐validating the FHMS and CR data using the Fukushima Prefectural Cancer Registry (FPCR), 2008–2015, and the National Cancer Registry (NCR), 2016–2018. …”
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