Identification of the Insecticidal Effect of Cry Protein on a Variety of Potato Pests by Deshan ZHOU, Doudou YANG, Juan LIU, Weichao LIN, Jie CHENG, Suhua LI

“…【Method】'Xisen 6' and 'Favorita 15' potatoes were taken as the test materials and the aforementioned three pest insects as the test subjects. …”
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Hydrogel loaded with cerium-manganese nanoparticles and nerve growth factor enhances spinal cord injury repair by modulating immune microenvironment and promoting neuronal regenera... by Zhaoyang Gong, Zhenhao Chen, Dachuan Li, Xiao Lu, Jianwei Wu, Hanqiu Sun, Ximeng Wang, Siyang Liu, Xinlei Xia, Feizhou Lu, Jianyuan Jiang, Chi Sun, Hongli Wang, Feng Zeng, Xiaosheng Ma

“…This study aims to develop a novel composite material combining enzymatic nanoparticles and nerve growth factor (NGF) to modulate the immune microenvironment and enhance SCI repair. …”
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Antitumor effect of a new human epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor by O. I. Kit, I. P. Kodonidi, E. M. Frantsiyants, I. V. Kaplieva, A. A. Glushko, L. K. Trepitaki, E. I. Surikova, V. A. Bandovkina, Yu. A. Pogorelova, I. V. Neskubina, O. V. Bykadorova, E. V. Serdyukova

“…Preclinical study in experiment of antitumor efficacy of a new substance synthesized on the basis of pyrimidin-4-one derivative.Materials and methods. The sodium salt of 4-{2-[2-[2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-vinyl]-6-ethyl-4-oxo-5-phenyl-4H-pyrimidin-1-yl}-benzsulfamide, a new inhibitor of the internal domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), was used in this study. …”
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Recent Progress in Polyolefin Plastic: Polyethylene and Polypropylene Transformation and Depolymerization Techniques by Acácio Silva de Souza, Patricia Garcia Ferreira, Iva Souza de Jesus, Rafael Portugal Rizzo Franco de Oliveira, Alcione Silva de Carvalho, Debora Omena Futuro, Vitor Francisco Ferreira

“…Methods like pyrolysis and hydrogenolysis offer promising solutions by enabling the chemical transformation and depolymerization of plastics into reusable materials or valuable chemical feedstocks. These advanced recycling methods can support a circular economy by reducing waste and creating high-value products. …”
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Glycated hemoglobin and microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Afrim Zeqiraj, Dafina Zeqiraj, Teuta MullaGoga, Fidel Krasniqi, Agim Shabani, Sanije Berisha, Agim Berisha, Blerim Morina, Florjana Zogaj

“…The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between duration of diabetes and higher microalbumin secretion. Material and methods. Blood samples were collected after an overnight fast of 10–12 hours, EDTA-Sarstedt tubes were used to collect blood from patients and analyze glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, while blood samples collected in Sarstedt S-monovette tubes were used for serum (to analyze other biochemical parameters). …”
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Short humeral stem in total shoulder arthroplasty does not jeopardize primary implant stability by Giulia Galteri, MSc, Sara Montanari, PhD, Giacomo Dozza, BSc, Marco Palanca, PhD, Luca Cristofolini, PhD

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare the torsional primary stability and the pull-out extraction force of both a long and a short version of the same stem. Materials and methods: Ten humeral components (five long stems and five short stems) were press-fitted into ten synthetic composite humeri. …”
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Occupational skin diseases among bricklayers and brick masons in a resource poor setting, Southwest Nigeria: prevalence and correlates – a case–control study by Michael Gbenga Israel, Oluwaseyi Kikelomo Israel, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Sebastien S Oiwoh, Olanrewaju Olayemi, Fatai O Olanrewaju, Mufutau M Oripelaye, Stephen Olawale Aiyedun, Olumayowa Oninla, Olayinka Olasode, Olaniyi Onayemi

“…Objectives Cement and most other materials used by bricklayers and brick masons for construction purposes could heighten the risk for occupational skin diseases (OSDs) which mostly include occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) and others. …”
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LOW PREVALENCE OF COVID-19 IN LAOS AND CAMBODIA: DOES DIET PLAY A ROLE? by Geir Bjorklund, Roman Lysiuk, Monica Butnariu, Larysa Lenchyk, Vineet Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Natalia Martins

“…The study aims to review the involvement of different dietary habits in Laotian, Cambodian, and Vietnamese populations in reducing COVID19 impact. Materials and Methods. The methods of collection, systematization, analysis and generalization of information data have been used. …”
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Functional and Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Cognitive Tests and Plasma Neurofilament Light Chain Levels by Elina Polunosika, Joel Simren, Arta Akmene, Nikita Klimovskis, Kaj Blennow, Daina Pastare, Henrik Zetterberg, Renars Erts, Guntis Karelis

“…The aim of our study was to investigate the correlation between functional status, cognitive functions, and neurofilament light chain levels in plasma in MS patients. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> In a cross-sectional study, MS patients with a relapsing–remitting course (according to McDonald’s criteria, 2017) (<i>n</i> = 42) from Riga East University Hospital and a control group (<i>n</i> = 42) were included. …”
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Preparation of oat galactolipid and anti-liver cancer effects of oat galactolipid–modified curcumin-loaded liver targeting vesicle by Huiying Ren, Nuo Chen, Yanqing Liu, Meimei Wu, Meimei Wu, Meimei Wu, Jingsong Yan, Jingsong Yan, Jingsong Yan, Mingxiang Chang, Mingxiang Chang, Mingxiang Chang, Hanmin Li, Hanmin Li, Hanmin Li

“…Thus, oat galactolipids could be used as a type of natural ligand of the ASGPR and a membrane material that would be beneficial for liver-targeting nanopreparations.…”
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Dupilumab in children with eosinophilic esophagitis: a retrospective multicenter study by Mohammed Hasosah, Ghassan Sukkar, Asharf AlSahafi, Ali Zaidan, Nouf Ghous, Abdulmajed Alshahrani, Ziyad Al Zahrani, Naif Hasosah, Mansour Qurashi, Loie Goronfolah, Ali Alsharief, Nagla Kamal

“…This study aimed to describe children with EoE that is difficult to treat using conventional treatment and to identify symptomatic, histological, and endoscopic improvements after dupilumab treatment. Materials and methods We conducted a retrospective multicenter study in children with confirmed EoE and performed a chart review of patients prescribed dupilumab for EoE. …”
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Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lin Wang, Xiao-Fei Zhang, Xue Zhang, Dong-Yan Guo, Yu-Wei Duan, Zhi-Chao Wang, Li-Shan Pei, Han Ru, Jiang-Xue Cheng, Ya-Jun Shi, Jun-Bo Zou

“…We provide a latest meta-analysis on the treatment of OA with TCM. Materials and Methods. In the electronic database, appropriate articles without language restrictions on keywords were selected until August 1, 2019. …”
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Association between Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Levels, Liver Function and Short-Term Survival of Paediatric Liver Recipients by R. M. Kurabekova, O. M. Tsiroulnikova, I. E. Pashkova, L. V. Makarova, N. P. Mozheiko, A. R. Monakhov, O. P. Shevchenko

“…Analysis of associations between growth hormone and IGF-1 levels in blood and markers of liver function and post-LT survival in children.Materials and methods. We examined 143 children with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) aged 3 to 73 (median 8) months after related LT. …”
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Occupational exposures and coronary heart disease in the Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS) – a cross-sectional study by Franziska Labe, Raphael Twerenbold, Betül Toprak, Peter Koch, Birgit-Christiane Zyriax, Sarah Affolderbach, Lukas Damerau, Hanno Hoven, Hajo Zeeb, Robert Herold, Volker Harth

“…Occupations associated with CHD were Physical and Engineering Science Technicians, Other Health Associate Professionals, General Office Clerks, Secretaries (general), Material Recording and Transport Clerks, Hairdressers, Beauticians and Related Workers, Electronics and Telecommunications Installers and Repairers, Other Craft and Related Workers, Car, Van and Motorcycle Drivers, Mobile Plant Operators and Domestic, Hotel and Office Cleaners and Helpers. …”
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PROVISION OF CLINICAL PHARMACY SERVICES THROUGH THE TELEGRAM GROUP UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE FULL-SCALE WAR IN UKRAINE by Andriy Zimenkovsky, Yuliya Nastyukha, Olga Boretska, Oksana Horodnycha, Marta Zayats, Oksana Lopatynska, Tetiana Ryvak, Myroslava Sekh

“…The research aims at studying the requirement for clinical pharmacy services offered through the activity of a Telegram group after the imposition of martial law in Ukraine. Materials and Methods. The staff of the Department of Healthcare Management, Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Pharmacy together with the Centre of Pharmaceutical Care and Innovations in Healthcare of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University created a "Clinical Pharmacy" group on Telegram (free of charge messenger) on March 3, 2022. …”
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The state of apoptosis factor system in mitochondria of skin and tumor cells in standard and stimulated growth of B16/F10 melanoma in female C57BL/6 mice by E. M. Frantsiyants, I. V. Neskubina, E. I. Surikova, A. I. Shikhlyarova, I. V. Kaplieva, L. A. Nemashkalova, L. K. Trepitaki

“…Studying the dynamics of factors of apoptosis in mitochondria of skin and tumors cells in female mice with melanoma growth stimulated by chronic neurogenic pain. Material and methods. The study included female С57ВL/6 mice (n=56) with a model of chronic neurogenic pain (CNP) produced by the bilateral sciatic nerve ligation and with transplanted B16/F10 melanoma. …”
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Circulation of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> strains of the Beijing Central Asian Outbreak genotype in the Kemerovo region — Kuzbass in 2018–2022 by Svetlana N. Zhdanova, Anna A. Vyazovaya, Irina B. Lebedeva, Vyacheslav V. Sinkov, Ilya G. Kondratov, Yakov Sh. Schwartz, Lyubov V. Rychkova, Elena B. Brusina, Igor V. Mokrousov, Oleg B. Ogarkov

“…Objective: to study the molecular genetic structure of the M. tuberculosis population, to assess the prevalence and possible routes of emergence of Beijing CAO strains in the Kemerovo region — Kuzbass. Materials and methods. A total of 325 M. tuberculosis strains were studied in 2018–2022 using spoligotyping, MIRU-VNTR 24 and SNP typing. …”
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Middle Cerebral Artery Pulsatility Index for Prediction of Successful Induction of Labour in Postdated Pregnancy: A Prospective Observational Study by Yashi Nagar, Rekha Bharti, Kajal Baleja, Amita Malik, Divya Pandey, Jyotsna Suri

“…Aim: To evaluate the MCA PI as a predictor of successful labour induction in postdated pregnancy. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in obstetrics wards of Safdarjung Hospital over a period of 15 months, including 296 nulliparous women with singleton postdated pregnancy admitted for IOL. …”
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Optimization of Lactic Acid Production from Pineapple By-Products and an Inexpensive Nitrogen Source Using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain 4O8 by Joel Romial Ngouénam, Pierre Marie Kaktcham, Chancel Hector Momo Kenfack, Edith Marius Foko Kouam, François Zambou Ngoufack

“…The expensive substances including carbon and nitrogen sources involved in its fermentative synthesis and the increasing market demand of LA have prompted scientists to look for inexpensive raw materials from which it can be produced. This research was aimed at determining the optimum conditions of lactic acid (LA) production from pineapple by-products and an inexpensive nitrogen source using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain 4O8. …”
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Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Diagnosed by MRI-Guided Biopsy among BRCA1/BRCA2 Mutation Carriers by Renata Faermann, Eitan Friedman, Orit Kaidar-Person, Jonathan Weidenfeld, Malka Brodsky, Anat Shalmon, Osnat Halshtok Neiman, Michael Gotlieb, Yael Yagil, David Samoocha, Dana Madorsky Feldman, Miri Sklair-Levy

“…To assess the rate of detection over a 5-year period, and MRI imaging features of pure noncalcified DCIS in a cohort of Israeli BRCA1/BRCA2 PSV carriers attending a high-risk clinic from 2015 to 2020. Materials and Methods. All female BRCA1/BRCA2 PSV-carriers followed at the Meirav High-risk clinic from 2015 to 2020 were eligible if they underwent semiannual breast imaging (MRI/mammography) and MRI-guided biopsy-proven pure DCIS. …”
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