Amelioration of premature aging in Werner syndrome stem cells by targeting SHIP/AKT pathway by Hei-Yin Tam, Jiaxing Liu, Tsz-Ching Yiu, Adrian On-Wah Leung, Chang Li, Shen Gu, Owen Rennert, Boxian Huang, Hoi-Hung Cheung

“…The stemness of WRN-deficient MSC was also improved upon pharmacological treatments with the inhibitors. Conclusions These results suggested that targeting the SHIP/AKT signaling pathway is beneficial to WRN-deficient stem cells and fibroblasts, which might be applied for improving the trophic function of MSC in, for instance, promoting angiogenesis.…”
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Anti-obesity effects of fucoidan from Sargassum thunbergii in adipocytes and high fat diet induced obese mice through inhibiting adipogenic specific transcription factor by Hyo-Geun Lee, H.H.A.C.K. Jayawardhana, Fengqi Yang, D.P. Nagahawaththa, N.M. Liyanage, Kyung-Mo Song, Yun-Sang Choi, Seung-Hong Lee, You-Jin Jeon, Min-Cheol Kang

“…Due to the concerns regarding synthetic anti-obesity treatments, nowadays natural products become a trend. …”
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Quality of tifton and alfalfa hays and equine body biometrics by K. Oliveira, D. Tsuzukibashi, D. F. Fachiolli, M. J. Watanabe, J. H. S. Vera, J. S. Barros, C. Costa

“…Six equines, between 6.5±0.5 years old and with an mean body weight of 354±50kg, were used in this study. The treatments consisted of six diets and the experimental delineation was the Latin square (6x6). …”
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Extraction of collagen from by-products of Amazonian fish tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum and pirarucu Arapaima gigas by Alexandre Augusto Barai, Antônio José Inhamuns, Tiago Cabral Nóbrega, Cristiane Cunha Guimarães, Lígia dos Santos Mourão, Antonio Fabio Lopes de Souza, Fagnaldo Braga Pontes, Flávia Dayane Félix Farias, Joana Maia Mendes, João Paulo Ferreira Rufino, Adriano Teixeira de Oliveira

“…The samples underwent two treatments: uncrushed scales (T1) and crushed scales (T2). …”
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Encapsulated LyeTx III Peptide: Cytotoxic Agent Isolated from <i>Lycosa erythrognatha</i> Spider Venom by Daniel Moreira dos Santos, Livia Ramos Santiago, Nayara Araújo dos Santos, Wanderson Romão, Jarbas Magalhães Resende, Maria Elena de Lima, Márcia Helena Borges, Rosy Iara Maciel de Azambuja Ribeiro

“…The discovery of novel cytotoxic drugs is of paramount importance in contemporary medical research, particularly in the search for treatments with fewer side effects and higher specificity. …”
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Effects of Rainfall Intensity and Vegetation Cover on Erosion Characteristics of a Soil Containing Rock Fragments Slope by Bingqin Zhao, Lun Zhang, Zhenyao Xia, Wennian Xu, Lu Xia, Yongzhe Liang, Dong Xia

“…The experiment consists of seven vegetation treatments subjected to three rainfall intensities on a soil that contains rock fragments on a slope of 30°. …”
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Label-Free Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering for Genomic DNA Cytosine Methylation Reading by Kazi Morshed Alom, Anastasiia Tukova, Nana Lyu, Alison Rodger, Yuling Wang

“…Multiple approaches have been developed that employ extensive steps, such as bisulfite treatments, polymerase chain reactions (PCR), restriction digestion, sequencing, mass analysis, etc., to identify DNA methylation. …”
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Effect of MgSO4 as a complement to NPK fertilizer on shallot growth by Syamsiyah Jauhari, Herdiansyah Ganjar, Komariah, Gumilang Bardhian Cahyo Aji, Wijaya Lidya Zaela, Siswantoro Hendricus William

“…Experimental method was conducted using Randomized Complete Group Design (RCBD) with 9 treatments and 3 replications, namely: control, standard NPK (Urea 250 kg ha-1, SP-20 130 kg ha-1, and KCL 60 kg ha-1), MgSO4 (300 kg ha-1), and six combinations of MgSO4 with NPK. …”
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PESTICIDAL PLANT SPECIES IMPACT ON WHIP SMUT REDUCTION AND SUGARCANE (SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM L.) PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA by Moses Samuel BASSEY, Emmanuel Abraham SHITTU, Shema Andrew MONDAY, Alawode Victor OLALEKAN, Ekaette Eunice ETIM, Ekaette Joy ETOPOBONG, Fadeiye EBENEZER

“…Green house experiment was conducted in 2018 and 2019 at National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi in the Southern Guinea Savanna ecology of Nigeria. The treatments consists of factorial combination of two sugarcane genotypes, B47419 and NCS 008, three plant extracts, (Moringa, Neem, Cassia) and three levels of application rates (40, 60, 80 g/l) arranged in a completely randomized design (CRD) replicated three times. …”
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Development of a psychological frailty index: results from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Jinlong Zhao, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Daniel Fernández, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas

“…Psychological frailty was significantly associated with lower life expectancy (odds ratio [OR] 1.98, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.71–2.29), higher outpatient treatments (1.25, 1.03–1.51), and increased hospitalization (1.45, 1.22–1.74).ConclusionThe PFI could be a reliable instrument for identifying psychological frailty. …”
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Optimal growth conditions for avocado (Persea americana Mill.) seedlings using biofertilizer-based approach with biosurfactant diethanolamide palm olein and neem extract by Muhamad Sopian, Nurmayulis, Abdul H. Sodiq, Julio E. R. Rumbiak

“…There was an interaction between treatments regarding plant height at 10 weeks after transplanting (WAT) and leaf count at 8 WAT. …”
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Anti-Tumor Effects of <i>Vespa bicolor</i> Venom on Liver Cancer: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies by Yong-Hua Wu, Feng Xiong, Zheng-Wen Ou, Jing-An Wang, Jing Cui, Lin Jiang, Wen-Jian Lan

“…Animal studies examined the tumor-suppressive effects, safety (hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity), and immune impact of these treatments in tumor-bearing mice. VBV monotherapy significantly inhibited the growth of HepG2 cells by suppressing their proliferation and invasion and induced apoptosis in vitro. …”
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Soil Hydrological Attributes of an Integrated Crop-Livestock Agroecosystem: Increased Adaptation through Resistance to Soil Change by Mark A. Liebig, Don L. Tanaka, Scott L. Kronberg, Eric J. Scholljegerdes, Jim F. Karn

“…., integrated annual cropping versus perennial grass) on infiltration rates from 2001 through 2008 in central North Dakota, USA. Imposed treatments had no effect on infiltration rate at three, six, and nine years after study establishment, implying that agricultural producers should not be concerned with inhibited infiltration in integrated annual cropping systems, where winter grazing is used. …”
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Kinetics of potassium release and fixation in some soils of Ogun State, Southwestern, Nigeria as influenced by organic manure by A. A. Taiwo, M. T. Adetunji, J. O. Azeez, K. O. Elemo

“…Abstract Purpose The study investigated the effects of poultry and goat manures on the kinetics of potassium fixation and release in some sandy loam and loamy soils of Ogun State, Nigeria. Methods The treatments consisted of poultry and goat manures applied at 25 g and 100 g/5 kg soil set in completely randomized design with three replicates. …”
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Herbal medicine and leptospirosis in Southeast Asia: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1973-2023) by Shah Putri Ade Dian, Stefani Widodo, Putri Damayanti Irma, Halim Shariff, Abidah Safithri, Muhammad Almanfaluthi

“…Keyword analysis highlights “leptospirosis,” “leptospira,” and “DNA extraction” as central themes, demonstrating a focus on the genetic and diagnostic aspects of the disease alongside the exploration of plant-based treatments. The research also emphasizes the role of preclinical studies and the chemical analysis of herbal remedies for leptospirosis. …”
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The Response of Creatine Kinase Specific Activity in Rat Pituitary to Estrogenic Compounds and Vitamin D Less-Calcemic Analogs by D. Somjen, N. Mirsky, S. Tamir, J. Vaya, G. H. Posner, A. M. Kaye

“…We examined the response of rat female pituitary at different metabolic stages to treatments with estrogenic compounds and vitamin D analogs. …”
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PENGARUH LAMA PENGGUNAAN MULSA DAN DOSIS PUPUK KANDANG TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN CABAI (Capsilum Annum) SEBAGAI BAHAN PENYUSUN PETUNJUK PRAKTIKUM BIOLOGI KEL... by Zainal Aripin

“…At this stage of research using Grid Design Divided (RPT) which uses two treatments, use of mulch and manure dose use with penggulangan 3 times, while in the Development stage using the results of research into practical instructions were validated by various experts. …”
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Efficacy of Dental Bleaching with Whitening Dentifrices: A Systematic Review by Bruno G. S. Casado, Sandra L. D. Moraes, Gleicy F. M. Souza, Catia M. F. Guerra, Juliana R. Souto-Maior, Cleidiel A. A. Lemos, Belmiro C. E. Vasconcelos, Eduardo P. Pellizzer

“…However, although many whitening dentifrices have been introduced into the dental market for bleaching treatments, it is important to analyze tooth surface and color changes when performing home bleaching.…”
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Clinical, Demographic, and Socioeconomic Profile of Cleft Lip and Palate in Eastern India by Abhinav Raj Gupta, Rajiv Ahluwalia, Tina Chugh, Mrigank Shekhar Jha, Prem Vishva Natarajan

“…A multidisciplinary approach, including orthodontic and dental treatments, speech therapy, and nutritional support, was used. …”
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The role of circadian rhythm regulator PERs in oxidative stress, immunity, and cancer development by Baimei Zhao, Eugenie Nepovimova, Qinghua Wu

“…Comprehending these connections opens new pathways for the development of circadian rhythm-based therapeutic strategies, with the aims of boosting immune responses and enhancing cancer treatments.…”
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