Public health concern of antimicrobial resistance and virulence determinants in E. coli isolates from oysters in Egypt by Rahma Mohammed, Sara M. Nader, Dalia A. Hamza, Maha A. Sabry

“…The most prevalent gene detected among all isolates was bla TEM (22/24, 91.7%). …”
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Different rs-fMRI Data Processing Methods in the Study of Vascular Cognitive Impairment by Ying GUAN, Luwen ZHU, Feng WANG, Danna CAO, Xiaoling LI, Qiang TANG

“…Generalized rs-fMRI includes blood oxygen level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility weighted imaging, and diffusion tensor imaging. Narrowly defined rs-fMRI refers to blood oxygen level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Prevalence of Virulence Genes and Antibiotic Resistance in Clinical Isolates of Proteus mirabilis by Marwa Shaker Mahmood, Mustafa S. AL-Salmani, Shahad Basil Ismael, Ahmed Sami AL-Salmany, Aws Akram Jumaah, Hasan A. Aal Owaif

“…An antibiotic susceptibility test was performed using the disc diffusion technique. The zapA, ureC, mrpA, and rsbA genes were detected by PCR. …”
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Magnitude of multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing gram-negative bacteria from tracheal aspirates of intensive care unit patients in Ethiopia. by Zenebe Gebreyohannes Berhe, Shambel Araya Haile, Gadissa Bedada Hundie, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Tesfa Addis, Elias Alehegn, Mahlet Abayneh, Shalom Tsegaye Zergaw, Natnael Dejene Engida, Alganesh Gebreyohanns, Firehiwot Workneh, Tsedale Woldu Hadgu, Yonas Kahasay, Kasahun Gorems, Rozina Ambachew Geremew, Fitsum Girma Teshome, Tibebe Adinew, Daniel Kahase Gebrelibanos, Gizachew Taddesse Akalu, Semaria Solomon

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>A high magnitude of MDR and ESBL was detected. In addition, there was high resistance to cephalosporin-class antibiotics, which is concerning. …”
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Correlation Analysis of Pathological Features and Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Invasive Breast Cancer by Hongye Chen, Xiangchao Meng, Xiaopeng Hao, Qiao Li, Lin Tian, Yue Qiu, Yuhui Chen

“…Collected pathological results included lymphovascular invasion (LVI) and the expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progestogen receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2), and Ki-67 detected by immunohistochemistry. Imaging parameters of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) including apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), early enhanced rate, and time-intensity curve (TIC) were also included into univariate analysis. …”
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci and coagulase-negative staphylococci prevalence among patients attending at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. by Degu Ashagrie, Chalachew Genet, Bayeh Abera

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed by minimum inhibitory concentration method using E-test for vancomycin and Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method for other classes of antibiotics. …”
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Genomic insights into the role of Salmonella Typhi carriers in antimicrobial resistance and typhoid transmission in Urban Kenya. by Susan M Kavai, Winnie C Mutai, Cecilia Mbae, Kelvin Kering, Ronald Ng'etich, Peter Muturi, Collins Kigen, Mike Mugo, Diana Imoli, Celestine Wairimu, Samuel Kariuki

“…Typhi isolates was tested against 14 antibiotics using Kirby Bauer disc diffusion. Total deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted from selected multi-drug resistant (MDR) S. …”
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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection and Obstinate Biofilm Producers by Govinda Maharjan, Priyatam Khadka, Gomik Siddhi Shilpakar, Ganesh Chapagain, Guna Raj Dhungana

“…Biofilm-forming uropathogens were detected by the tissue culture plate (TCA) method. …”
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Exploring fluoroquinolone resistance mechanisms and the effects of carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) in Acinetobacter baumannii by Mohsen Nazari, Mohammad Sina Alikhani, Jaber Hemmati, Amjad Ahmadi, Seyyed Hamid Hashemi, Mohammad Yousef Alikhani

“…Mutations in the gyrA and parC genes were detected in several isolates, contributing to the observed resistance. …”
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Leaching risk of sulfadiazine in soil: Regulatory role of low-molecular-weight organic acids associated with root exudates by Fuxiang Zhang, Jiaxuan Hong, Qiang Fu, Hongliang Jia, Yi-Fan Li, Yongzhen Ding, Xiaoyan Wang, Song Cui, Guorui Liu

“…However, their impact on sulfadiazine (SDZ), a widely detected antibiotic in farmland soil, has not been fully elucidated. …”
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Exploring novel amides as efflux pump inhibitors for overcoming antibiotic resistance in multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Fahad Ullah, Maqsood Ali, Falak Niaz, Israr Ali Khan, Sher Wali Khan, Momin Khan, Rafaqat Ishaq, Abdul Manan, Ying Yu, Muhammad Ilyas

“…After antibiotic susceptibility testing, efflux pumps were detected using Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) agar cartwheel technique and UV transilluminator. …”
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Rare Taxa Are Key Links in Regional Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Dusts Across Diverse North American Regions by Paul B. L. George, Florent Rossi, Marc Veillette, Amélia Bélanger Cayouette, Samantha Leclerc, Cindy Dumais, Nathalie Turgeon, Caroline Duchaine

“…High‐throughput qPCR was used to detect and quantify a panel of 36 ARGs and 3 mobile genetic elements. …”
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Nomogram model using serum Club cell secretory protein 16 to predict prognosis and acute exacerbation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Yaqiong Tian, Xuan Zhou, Mi Tian, Lijun Ren, Ruyi Zou, Hanyi Jiang, Miaomiao Xie, Mei Huang, Jingjing Ding, Yin Liu, Jingyu Chen, Min Cao, Hourong Cai

“…Expression of CC16 were detected in fibrotic human lung tissues, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and Bleomycin(BLM)-treated mouse lung tissues and serums. …”
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Evaluation of the relatedness between the biofilm-associated genes and antimicrobial resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in the southwest Iran by Nafiseh Hosseinzadeh Shakib, Zahra Hashemizadeh, Abolfazl Rafati Zomorodi, Reza Khashei, Yeganeh Sadeghi, Abdollah Bazargani

“…The most frequently detected biofilm-associated genes included csuE (99%), bfmS (98%), ompA (97%), and pgaB (89%). …”
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High-Risk VREfm Clones and Resistance Determinants in a Thai Hospital by Peechanika Chopjitt, Rada Kansaen, Sumontha Chaisaeng, Sawarod Phongchaiwasin, Parichart Boueroy, Piroon Jenjaroenpun, Thidathip Wongsurawat, Anusak Kerdsin, Nuchsupha Sunthamala

“…Antibiotic susceptibility was determined by disk diffusion, while an E-test or broth microdilution were used for daptomycin, teicoplanin, linezolid, and tigecycline. …”
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Occurrence and Genotypic Characterization of Selected Multidrug-resistant ESKAPE-E Pathogens Isolated from Integrated Smallholder Fresh Produce Farms by Sheldon Viviers, Loandi Richter-Mouton, Jonathan Featherston, Lise Korsten

“…ESBL/AmpC-producing isolates were detected in 17% of samples (38/224), primarily from fresh produce (54%), followed by soil (31%) and water (15%). …”
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The Therapeutic Potential of West Indian Lemongrass (<i>Cymbopogon citratus</i>) Essential Oil-Based Ointment in the Treatment of Pitted Keratolysis by György Schneider, Bettina Schweitzer, Anita S. Steinbach, Ágnes S. Hodován, Marianna Horváth, Eszter Bakó, Anna Mayer, Szilárd Pál

“…This was also confirmed by the Franz diffusion cell drug release test; after 30 min, several active compounds could be detected in the HM samples, in contrast to the other bases. …”
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Sympathetic hyperinnervation drives abdominal aortic aneurysm development by promoting vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic switching by Zhenquan Tang, Jingfang Xie, Ming Jin, Guoquan Wei, Ziwei Fu, Xiajing Luo, Chuling Li, Xiaoqian Jia, Hao Zheng, Lintao Zhong, Xinzhong Li, Junfen Wang, Guojun Chen, Yanmei Chen, Wangjun Liao, Yulin Liao, Jianping Bin, Senlin Huang

“…Moreover, single-cell RNA sequencing revealed that Sema4D secreted by osteoclast-like cells induces sympathetic nerve diffusion and hyperinnervation through binding to Plxnb1. …”
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Characterization of a blaKPC-3-carrying plasmid in a clinical isolate of Klebsiella pneumoniae belonging to the emerging successful clone ST147 by Esther Recacha, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Marina R. Pulido, Elena Pérez-Nadales, Patricia Pérez-Palacios, Inés Portillo-Calderón, Juan Manuel Sánchez-Calvo, Irene Gracia-Ahufinger, Álvaro Pascual

“…The first ST147 isolate detected was compared with two previous isolates of K. pneumoniae ST512/KPC-3 and KPC-3-encoding plasmid pKpQIL as reference plasmid. …”
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In Vitro Skin Penetration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors from <i>Tectona grandis</i> L.f. Leaf Extracts by Kamonlak Insumrong, Neti Waranuch, Kornkanok Ingkaninan, Nutchaninad Tanuphol, Abhay Prakash Mishra, Wudtichai Wisuitiprot, Eakkaluk Wongwad, Ngamrayu Ngamdokmai, Nungruthai Suphrom

“…The in vitro skin penetration study was conducted using the Franz diffusion cell model, and the amounts of the two active compounds in the extracts were analyzed using the HPLC method. …”
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