Tailoring color and antibacterial properties of cotton fabric materials using gold nanoparticles synthesized from Mangifera indica peel extract by Jared Deve P. Delicana, Aldrin R. Lalem, Jay C. Dulog, Ryan M. Lumod, Rolen Brian P. Rivera, Noel Lito Sayson, Gerard Dumancas, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Arnold A. Lubguban, Noel Peter B. Tan, Joe Anthony H. Manzano, Mario A. Tan, Romnick B. Unabia, Jahor L. Omping, Arnold C. Alguno

“…NMR spectrum further confirmed the presence of bioactive functional groups involved in the reduction of HAuCl4 to AuNPs. …”
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Temporal dynamics of medium and micronutrient requirements in Epimedium pubescens: key elements regulating growth and Icariin-Flavonoids biosynthesis by Xiaojing An, Yanting Wang, Shangnian Liu, Ying Wang, Xianen Li, Baolin Guo, Haiying Wang, Caixia Chen

“…Nutrient deficiency experiments confirmed Mg, Fe, and Zn functioned as core elements governing growth, with deficiency causing chlorophyll loss and biomass reduction. …”
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Repurposed clindamycin suppresses pyroptosis in tumor-associated macrophages through Inhibition of caspase-1 by Adrian Weich, Johannes Berges, Cindy Flamann, Katrin Bitterer, Krishna Pal Singh, David Chambers, Christopher Lischer, Xin Lai, Olaf Wolkenhauer, Carola Berking, Gerhard Krönke, Shailendra Gupta, Heiko Bruns, Julio Vera, Research Group Macrophages

“…Based on the ranked docking results, we chose the interaction between caspase-1 and clindamycin for experimental validation. Functional studies on macrophages confirmed that clindamycin inhibits caspase-1 activity and thereby inflammasome activation, leading to a decrease in IL-1β, IL-18, and gasdermin D cleavage products as well as a reduction in pyroptotic cell death. …”
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Effect of monovalent/divalent ions and SiO2-based nanocomposite dosage on thermochemical stability of HPAM polymeric solutions by Jhon F. Gallego, Lady J. Giraldo, Henderson I. Quintero, Hugo A. García, Karol Zapata, Samira Heidari, Masoud Riazi, Camilo A. Franco, Farid B. Cortés

“…This study evaluated the effect of monovalent and divalent ions and the dosage of a SiO2-based nanocomposite on the thermochemical stability of HPAM polymeric solution. Chelating amine–functionalized NPs (AFNPs) were used to enhance the thermochemical stability of HPAM based on capturing monovalent/divalent ions after seven days at 70°C. …”
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Comparison of intravitreal anti-VEGF agents and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in the treatment of cystoid macular edema secondary to retinitis pigmentosa by Jia Liang, Xueping Wu, Lu Chen, Lujia Feng, Xiangqing Hei, Yingying Diao, Yuke Ji, Huiyan Zheng, Zhenhua Zou, Dong Fang, Shaochong Zhang

“…However, oral CAIs demonstrated superior anatomic and functional improvements at 6 months. Poorer BCVA prognosis was associated with older age, higher baseline CMT, poorer baseline visual acuity. …”
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CLINICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH GENERALIZED PARODONDITIS ASSOCIATIED WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) INFECTION by V.I. Fesenko, S.V. Shvets

“…The clinical picture of parodontitis has a clear connection with laboratory parameters characterizing the functional liver condition. …”
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The Emergence of AI-Driven Virtual Hospitals: Redefining Patient Care Beyond Physical Boundaries by Ifrah Hameed, Hafiz Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq

“…This functionality not only increases the clinical intervention accuracy but also shortens the timeline necessary for the identification and treatment of health issues. …”
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The Role of Potassium and KUP/KT/HAK Transporters in Regulating Strawberry (<i>Fragaria</i> × <i>ananassa</i> Duch.) Fruit Development by José A. Mercado-Hornos, Claudia Rodríguez-Hiraldo, Consuelo Guerrero, Sara Posé, Antonio J. Matas, Lourdes Rubio, José A. Mercado

“…This pattern suggests their functional relevance in early fruit development and turgor maintenance. …”
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UBE2D1 as a key biomarker in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a new perspective on diagnosis and disease activity assessment by Qiang Luo, Han Hao, Luo Xiwen, Xiang Qiu, Dawei Liu, Yun Liu, Fengning Li, Kening Lu, Xiya Luo, Chenxi Ma, Xiaodong Zhao, Yunfei An, Xuemei Tang

“…Pseudotime analysis revealed that UBE2D1 expression is initially high during monocyte development. …”
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Results of a 12-week open-label, non-interventional study of the efficacy and safety of olokizumab therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis after switching from anti-B-cell th... by A. A. Akimova, N. E. Banshchikova, A. E. Sizikov, A. A. Mullagaliev, E. A. Letyagina, N. A. Ilina, Yu. D. Kurochkina, Yu. B. Ubshaeva, V. O. Omelchenko, O. A. Chumasova, N. S. Shkaruba, M. A. Korolev

“…All patients showed a reduction in pain (VAS scale) by week 8. The functional status of patients, according to the HAQ index, showed a significant decrease only by the 12th week of the study: Me baseline = 1.62, Me 12 weeks = 1.31 (p&lt;0.05).Conclusion. …”
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Valorization of Residual Silica from the Aqueous-Phase Silicate Conversion of Microsilica as Sustainable Reinforcing Fillers in Rubber Composites by Hai Wang, Gang Hu, Linwei Yan, Xia Hou, Junfeng Gao, Guoyun Zhao, Lei Wang, Ruilong Zhao, Yifan Zhang

“…The resulting vulcanizates achieved balanced mechanical performance: rebound resilience of 58.1% (versus. 55.2% for carbon black), DIN abrasion of 181 mm ^3 (improvement of 15%), and compression set reduction of 22%. Technoeconomic analysis confirmed a cost savings of 19%–28% and a lower carbon footprint of 37% versus virgin filler production. …”
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Hypoxia-inducible factors: details create a picture. Part I. HIF-1 by G. A. Ignatenko, N. N. Bondarenko, S. V. Tumanova, T. S. Ignatenko, A. A. Kaluga, Ya. S. Valigun

“…The review presents a comparative analysis of scientific data on the structural and functional characteristics of subunits (HIF-1α and HIF-1β) of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor-1 (HIF-1). …”
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Insights into the Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide in Zeolites ITQ-29 and 5A Based on Kinetic Measurements and Molecular Simulations by Magdy Abdelghany Elsayed, Shixue Zhou, Xiaohui Zhao, Gumawa Windu Manggada, Zhongyuan Chen, Fang Wang, Zhijuan Tang

“…In this work, laboratory measurements, density functional theory calculations, and molecular dynamics simulations were employed to study CO₂ adsorption and diffusion behavior in LTA-type zeolites. …”
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Evaluating the use of eggshell powder and sawdust ash as cement replacements in sustainable concrete development by Ajoy Kumer, Md. Arif Arman Akash, Pritom Dey, Faysal Montasir, Kaysarul Islam Bhuiyan, Farhan Fahad

“…One cubic meter of concrete was chosenas the functional unit. The analysis revealed significant reductions in the endpoint impact categories,including a 59% reduction in ecosystem impacts, 60% in human health, 61% in resource depletion,59.79% in ozone depletion, and 54.32% in fossil fuel depletion. …”
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Correlations of Cancer-Related Fatigue with Clinicopathological Features and Quality of Life in Gastric Cancer by Dong Liu, A-Dong Xia, Yue-Long Xing, Kai Zhang, Dan Chen

“…Patients with mild, moderate, and severe CRF showed statistically significant differences in physical functioning (83.34±21.12 vs. 65.23±21.14 vs. 32.25±17.29, F=15.382, P<0.001), role emotional (72.53±21.21 vs. 67.33±27.56 vs. 54.37±26.45, F=14.483, P<0.001), fatigue (49.12±18.44 vs. 54.61±26.64 vs. 67.51±14.27, F=13.581, P<0.001), bodily pain (56.56±25.12 vs. 76.43±21.71 vs. 80.32±12.39, F=14.582, P<0.001), appetite reduction (57.45±25.47 vs. 69.51±16.21 vs. 76.23±27.58, F=14.592, P<0.001), and overall health status and quality of life (67.21±19.45 vs. 53.43±22.32 vs. 43.43±12.52, F=16.494, P<0.001). …”
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Dietary non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity and risk of breast cancer: the Swedish National March Cohort by Daniela Mariosa, Marta Ponzano, Alessandra Grotta, Ylva Trolle Lagerros, Essi Hantikainen, Hans-Olov Adami, Mauro Serafini, Rino Bellocco, Weimin Ye

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Predator‐specific mortality of sage‐grouse nests based on predator DNA on eggshells by Nolan A. Helmstetter, Courtney J. Conway, Shane Roberts, Jennifer R. Adams, Paul D. Makela, Lisette P. Waits

“…However, sage‐grouse contend with a diverse suite of nest predators that vary in functional traits (e.g., search tactics or hunting mode) and abundance. …”
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Pharmacist-led deprescribing to improve medication safety in older patients with hip fractures by Tingting Hu, Yu Wang, Renzheng Wu, Zhongyin Zhang, Fangyuan Tian

“…The primary outcome was a significant reduction in the incidence of ADRs. Secondary outcomes included decreases in the prevalence of PIMs and the incidence of serious DDIs. …”
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Assessment of retinal microvascular changes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus using optical coherence tomography angiography by Ahmed Ibrahim Basiony, Sameh Mohamed Elgouhary, Hadeer Elbasuony Mohamed, Enas Sobhy Zahran

“…Objective The aim of this study is to assess the correlation between renal functional and histologic features with the retinal microvasculature alterations in systemic lupus patients through OCTA analysis. …”
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Arthroscopic all-inside ACL reconstruction with anterolateral tendon fixation: a prospective cohort study on restoring rotational stability in high-grade tibial shift by Haoran Gu, Aifang Niu, Jingrui Ji, Miao He, Ying Yang, Junxia Lu, Jianghong Lv, Yongdong Yi, Hui Zhou, Wuping Zhou

“…Additionally, KOOS subscale analysis demonstrated significant pain reduction, with scores improving from 45.2 ± 9.1 preoperatively to 88.3 ± 4.7 postoperatively (P &lt;  0.001).ConclusionCombined all-inside ACL reconstruction and anterolateral tendon fixation could effectively restore anterior and rotational stability in knees with ACL rupture and high-grade tibial displacement. …”
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