AhR Activation Transcriptionally Induces Anti-Microbial Peptide Alpha-Defensin 1 Leading to Reversal of Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Colitis by Manikandan Palrasu, Khadija Kakar, Amarnath Marudamuthu, Hamida Hamida, Shruthi Thada, Yin Zhong, Shanieka Staley, Philip Brandon Busbee, Jie Li, Monica Garcia-Buitrago, Mitzi Nagarkatti, Prakash Nagarkatti

“…Our data identify a novel signaling pathway in which AhR acts as a transcription factor for α-defensin 1, leading to regulation of homeostasis between gut microbiota, intestinal mucosa, and mucosal immunity.…”
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Positive hepatitis B surface antigen leads to a decrease in ovarian reserve in infertile patients receiving first in vitro fertilization treatment by Yutao Li, Xuejiao Wang, Ye Jiang, Qun Lv, Yi Zhang, Yu Wang

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Integrated removal of chromium, lead, and cadmium using nano-zero-valent iron-supported biochar: Mechanistic insights and eco-toxicity assessment by Yuzhen Wei, Jialu Yu, Fasih Ullah Haider, Qinhu Zhang, Run Chu, Cai Liqun

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Adsorption of Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, and Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solution Using a Protonated Chabazite: Preparation, Characterization, and Removal Mechanism by Laura Alejandra Pinedo-Torres, Adrián Bonilla-Petriciolet, María Elena García-Arreola, Yenetzi Villagrana-Pacheco, Ana G. Castañeda-Miranda, María Selene Berber-Mendoza

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Significant role of anionic behavior of cocoyl glutamate on lead(II) ion adsorption towards activated carbon adsorbent from cigarette butts by Moh Zeinur Ridho, Retno Pertiwi, Eldo Delta Bagaskara, Raya Rambu Rambani, Chika Synthia Pitaloka, Fanta Mei Wahyuni, Istiqomah Rahmawati, Muhammad Reza

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Portal Vein Recanalization Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt for Noncirrhotic Chronic Portal Vein Thrombosis Leading to Successful Pregnancy: Case Report by Andy Yu, Gabriel M. Knight, Justin Boike, Bartley Thornburg, Riad Salem

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Autoinflation Leading to Failure of Two-Piece Ambicor Implantable Penile Prosthesis: An Outcome from a Methodical Treatment of Recalcitrant Stuttering Priapism by R. Charles Welliver, Adam N. Fonseca, Bradford L. West, Kevin T. McVary, Tobias S. Köhler

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Impact of Brand and Testing Method on Coffee Taste Perception between Genders: A Comparative Study of Two Leading Coffee Brands in Taiwan by Yi-Lang Chen, Ya-Chien Chen

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Continuous Inhibition of Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Leads to Differentiation of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into Functional Insulin-Producing β Cells by Song Lee, Jae Hyun Joo, Ju Yun Oh, Eun Ha Seo, Yang Hee Kim, Eunsung Jun, In Kyong Shim, Song Cheol Kim

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Inexpensive Bismuth-Film Electrode Supported on Pencil-Lead Graphite for Determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) Ions by Anodic Stripping Voltammetry by Karen C. Bedin, Edson Y. Mitsuyasu, Amanda Ronix, André L. Cazetta, Osvaldo Pezoti, Vitor C. Almeida

“…The present work reports the development and application of bismuth-film electrode (BiFE), obtained by in situ method on the pencil-lead graphite surface, for simultaneous Cd(II) and Pb(II) determination at trace levels, as alternative to replace the mercury-film electrodes. …”
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Green remediation of lead (pb) from Pb-toxic soil by combined use of silicon nanomaterials and leguminous Lens culinaris L. plants by Tayyaba Naz, Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal, Bilal Raza, Muhammad Asad Mubeen, Muhammad Ather Nadeem, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Mohamed S Elshikh, Muhammad Rizwan, Rashid Iqbal

“…Abstract Lead (Pb) toxicity is a major issue due to anthropogenic activities that is faced by farmers nowadays which inhibits plant growth and decreases crop yields. …”
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Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Translocation Leading to Right Anteromedial Ovarian Surface Impingement and Laparoscopic Retrieval: A Case Report and Literature Review by Adeel Anwaar, Riyan Imtiaz Karamat, Mikail Khanzada, Aymar Akilimali, Minahil Aamir, Mirza Ammar Arshad, Ihtisham Haider Bhatti, Saad Rashid, Taimur Sulaiman Kayani, Sadia Ansar, Shifa Batool, Abdullah Saif Khan, Ajeet Singh

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Accidental intra-arterial injection of enoxaparin sodium leading to abdominal wall expanding subcutaneous hematoma and abdominal wound: case report-vascular by Caroline Howell, Richard Simman, Richard Simman, Richard Simman

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Solidification behavior and environmental risk assessment of toxic elements on tailings from carbothermic reduction-magnetic separation of lead blast furnace slag by Jiang Z.-W., Li M.-T., Wei C., Cao Y.-L., Li X.-B., Deng Z.-G.

Subjects: “…lead blast furnace slag…”
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Microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of NbO3 lead-free ceramics prepared via cold sintering with post-annealing by Neng Qin, Xiao-Ming Chen, Xin-Yu Huang, Jia-Jun Lan, Yu-Ding Xu, Li-Na Liu, Han-Li Lian, Peng Liu

“…Via the method of cold sintering with post-annealing, the lead-free ceramics [Formula: see text][Formula: see text][Formula: see text]NbO3 were prepared. …”
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A Case of Spontaneous Multivessel Coronary Artery Spasm That Underwent Stent Implantation Accompanying ST Segment Elevation on Inferior Electrocardiographic Leads by Nuray Kahraman Ay, Muharrem Nasifov, Ömer Goktekin

“…We present a case of severe coronary spasm afflicting all coronary arteries accompanying an ST segment elevation in leads D2-D3 and aVF.…”
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Multi-omics integration and immune profiling identify possible causal networks leading to uterine microbiome dysbiosis in dairy cows that develop metritis by S. Casaro, J. G. Prim, T. D. Gonzalez, F. Cunha, A. C. M. Silva, H. Yu, R. S. Bisinotto, R. C. Chebel, J. E. P. Santos, C. D. Nelson, S. J. Jeon, R. C. Bicalho, J. P. Driver, Klibs N. Galvão

“…Conclusions This work provides robust mechanistic hypotheses for how prepartum BW may impact peripartum immune and metabolic profiles, which may lead to uterine opportunistic pathogens overgrowth and metritis development.…”
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Transient Downregulation of Nanog and Oct4 Induced by DETA/NO Exposure in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Leads to Mesodermal/Endodermal Lineage Differentiation by Sergio Mora-Castilla, Juan R. Tejedo, Rafael Tapia-Limonchi, Irene Díaz, Ana B. Hitos, Gladys M. Cahuana, Abdelkrim Hmadcha, Franz Martín, Bernat Soria, Francisco J. Bedoya

“…Furthermore, Nanog binding to the promoter of Brachyury leads to repression of this gene, thus disrupting mesendoderm transition.…”
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Mechanical Loading and Tribological Studies on Boron Carbide (B4C) and Lead (Pb) Particles Dispersed Epoxy-Based Multilayered Composites by S. Vignesh, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, Khan M. Adam, Temal Varol

“…It is found that the mechanical properties of the single-layered composites consisting of 20% lead and 20% B4C show superior characteristics than those of the samples with increased addition of lead. …”
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Evaluating the impact of sustainable technology, resource utilization, and climate change on soil emissions: A CS-ARDL analysis of leading agricultural economies by Nazeer Ahmed, Guo Xinagyu, Mohamad Alnafissa, Mukut Sikder, Bonoua Faye

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