Investigating the Expression of c-Myc and BIRC5 in TRAIL and PBOX-15 treated Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells by Corinne Kai Leng Chew, Hannah O'Toole, Daniela M Zisterer, Seema M. Nathwani, Jade K. Pollock

“…Previous studies demonstrated that PBOX-15 is capable in sensitising cancer cells to TRAIL-mediated cell death by upregulation of death receptors and downregulation of related oncogenes. …”
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A novel virulent core genome multilocus sequence type CT 11424 of Listeria monocytogenes isolate causing stillbirth in Bangladesh by Muntasir Alam, Md Saiful Islam, M. Ishrat Jahan, Arpita Shyama Deb, Afruna Rahman, Zahidul Islam, Atique Iqbal Chowdhury, Kazi Munisul Islam, Mohammad Zahid Hossain, Dilruba Ahmed, Shams El Arifeen, Emily S. Gurley, Mustafizur Rahman

“…This study reports the clinical and genomic characteristics of a Listeria-mediated stillbirth identified in January 2022 through the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) project in Bangladesh. …”
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Peptide P2 targeting Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirB toxins blocks the cytotoxic effects to shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei by Xin Zhang, Ting Chen, Chunhua Ren, Yanhong Wang, Xiao Jiang, Jiasheng Huang, Bo Ma, Boxiang Zhu, Jiayue Yin, Chaoqun Hu, Peng Luo

“…In addition, Litopenaeus vannamei aminopeptidase N (Lv-APN) is reported to be a functional receptor that mediates the pathogenicity by VpAHPND. This study aims to screen the PirB binding peptide to rescue the survival rate under VpAHPND infection. …”
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Post-Marketing Pharmacovigilance of Canakinumab from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) by Weidong Zhang, Yunzhou Chen, Zeyu Yao, Mengling Ouyang, Minghui Sun, Shupeng Zou

“…<b>Background:</b> Canakinumab, a humanized anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody, is known for its ability to suppress IL-1β-mediated inflammation. However, continuous monitoring of its safety remains essential. …”
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Examines The Impact of Product And Service Quality On Customer Satisfaction at PT. BMTP With Personal Branding by Andi Nadirah M., Indrawan, Suparman Parintak, Anne Attas, Burhanuddin Harahap

“…Conclusion: The study's findings also indicate that personal branding plays a mediating role in the relationship between product and service quality and customer satisfaction. …”
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Linking altered neuronal and synaptic properties to nicotinic receptor Alpha5 subunit gene dysfunction: a translational investigation in rat mPFC and human cortical layer 6 by Danqing Yang, Guanxiao Qi, Daniel Delev, Uwe Maskos, Dirk Feldmeyer

“…Galantamine was applied to identified L6 neuron populations to specifically boost the nicotinic responses mediated by α5*nAChRs. Remarkably, it restored nicotinic modulation in neurons of α5SNP rats, while no such effect was observed in α5KO rats. …”
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Cannabinoid type-1 receptors in CaMKII neurons drive impulsivity in pathological eating behavior by Elena Martin-Garcia, Laura Domingo-Rodriguez, Beat Lutz, Rafael Maldonado, Inigo Ruiz de Azua

“…In a model of glucocorticoid-mediated metabolic syndrome, CaMKII-CB1-RS mice showed all metabolic alterations linked to the human metabolic syndrome except of glucose intolerance. …”
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Potential implications of granzyme B in keloids and hypertrophic scars through extracellular matrix remodeling and latent TGF-β activation by Alexandre Aubert, Alexandre Aubert, Alexandre Aubert, Jenna Goeres, Jenna Goeres, Jenna Goeres, Amy Liu, Amy Liu, Amy Liu, Martin Kao, Martin Kao, Martin Kao, Katlyn C. Richardson, Katlyn C. Richardson, Katlyn C. Richardson, Karen Jung, Karen Jung, Karen Jung, Boris Hinz, Boris Hinz, Richard I. Crawford, Richard I. Crawford, David J. Granville, David J. Granville, David J. Granville

“…In this study we investigated Granzyme B (GzmB), a serine protease with established roles in fibrosis and scarring through the cleavage of ECM proteins, as a potential new mediator of TGF-β activation in KS and HS. Increased GzmB-positive mast cells were identified in the dermis of KS and HS but not healthy skin controls. …”
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Stroke Induces a BDNF-Dependent Improvement in Cognitive Flexibility in Aged Mice by Josh Houlton, Lisa Y. Y. Zhou, Deanna Barwick, Emma K. Gowing, Andrew N. Clarkson

“…Interestingly, aged stroke animals outperformed their sham counterparts, suggesting reopening of a critical window for recovery that is being mediated by BDNF.…”
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Effect of folic acid supplementation on diminished ovarian reserve: study protocol of a single-centre, open-label, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Yan Wang, Ling Zheng, Kaijun Liao, Dongli Lu, Jiaxin Wu, Binjin Wu, Zhaochun Wu, Zhenghua Jiang

“…In addition, folic acid is reported to mediate ovarian functions. It is therefore hypothesised that folic acid may improve DOR.Methods and analysis A single-centre, open-label, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial is designed. …”
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Transcriptomics-based analysis of neurotoxic and reproductive effects in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) after exposure to tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) by Xiaoqian Zhou, Weifeng Liu, Bailin Cong, Aifang Deng, Jing Lin, Linlin Zhao, Shenghao Liu

“…Moreover, acute exposure to TCEP regulated MAPK-mediated transduction and regulation of GnRH signaling, thereby altering the expression of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis-related genes. …”
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Digital intervention promoting physical activity among obese people (DIPPAO) randomised controlled trial: study protocol by Bruno Pereira, Martine Duclos, Alexandre Mazéas, Aïna Chalabaev, Marine Blond

“…To advance our understanding of complex interventions like gamified and group-based ones, we will explore several psychological mediators relative to motivation, enjoyment, in-group identification or perceived weight stigma. …”
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Effectiveness of a personal health coaching intervention (diabetescoach) in patients with type 2 diabetes: protocol for an open-label, pragmatic randomised controlled trial by Oliver Faude, Fiona Streckmann, Lukas Zahner, Markus Gerber, Vivien Hohberg, Jan-Niklas Kreppke, Jan Kohl, Eleonora Seelig, Daniel König

“…Secondary outcomes are self-reported physical activity, nutrition, cognitive mediators of changes in sport-related behaviour, blood values, medication and nutritional supplements, anthropometric data, quality of life, neuropathy and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Bivalirudin exerts antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus-induced lung infections in neonatal mice by Zhuang Shihao, Tang Qiuyu, Chen Ping, Wang Chengyi, Liu Guanghua

“…Additionally, BR treatment significantly reduces bronchiolitis and prevents the severity of the infections suggesting that BR can possibly be used to reduce the viral-mediated infections in neonates.…”
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Liposomal Formulations: A Recent Update by Surendra S. Agrawal, Vrinda Baliga, Vaishali Y. Londhe

“…Magnetic targeting helps liposomes aggregate at illness sites and improves drug delivery, whereas ultrasound-mediated drug release facilitates on-demand release of encapsulated medicines. …”
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Exploring the impact of APOE ɛ4 on functional connectivity in Alzheimer’s disease across cognitive impairment levels by Kangli Dong, Wei Liang, Ting Hou, Zhijie Lu, Yixuan Hao, Chenrui Li, Yue Qiu, Nan Kong, Yan Cheng, Yaqi Wen, Wanyin Ma, Wenbin Zheng, Jitian Guan, Yan Lin, Kai Huang, Lu Zhang, Siya Chen, Xiangyuan Ma, Renhua Wu, Naili Wei

“…Studies have shown that APOE ɛ4 mediates the modulation of intrinsic functional brain networks in cognitively normal individuals and significantly disrupts the whole-brain topological structure in AD patients. …”
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Antibody-induced erythrophagocyte reprogramming of Kupffer cells prevents anti-CD40 cancer immunotherapy-associated liver toxicity by Florence Vallelian, Marc Pfefferlé, Irina L Dubach, Raphael M Buzzi, Elena Dürst, Nadja Schulthess-Lutz, Livio Baselgia, Kerstin Hansen, Larissa Imhof, Sandra Koernig, Didier Le Roy, Thierry Roger, Rok Humar, Dominik J Schaer

“…However, preclinical and clinical studies faced dose-limiting toxicities mediated by necroinflammatory liver disease. An effective prophylactic treatment for liver immune-related adverse events that does not suppress specific antitumor immunity remains to be found.Methods We used different mouse models and time-resolved single-cell RNA-sequencing to characterize the pathogenesis of anti-CD40 mAb induced liver toxicity. …”
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Evaluation of ovarian stiffness and its biological mechanism using shear wave elastography in polycystic ovary syndrome by Yifang He, Shuangping Deng, Yanli Wang, Xiali Wang, Qingqing Huang, Jing Cheng, Dandan Wang, Guorong Lyu

“…In conclusion, SWE is a valuable technique for diagnosing PCOS by detecting increased ovarian stiffness, which may be associated with alterations in the expression of BMs, thereby mediating ovarian fibrosis.…”
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Cancer stem cell populations are resistant to 5-aminolevulinic acid-photodynamic therapy (5-ALA-PDT) by Chantel P. J. Rice, Vipin Shankar Chelakkot, Noah T. Conohan, Kensuke Hirasawa

“…Identifying the mechanisms of resistance to 5-ALA-PDT-mediated cell death is important to prevent tumor recurrence following 5-ALA-PDT. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: A Pilot Study on HIV and Quality of Life and a Suggested Cure for HIV and AIDS by Søren Ventegodt, Trine Flensborg-Madsen, Niels Jørgen Andersen, Mohammed Morad, Joav Merrick

“…This study was undertaken to examine the association between the immunological impact of HIV (measured by CD4 count) and global self-assessed quality of life (QOL) (measured with QOL1) for people suffering from HIV, to see if the connection was large and statistically strong enough to support our hypothesis of a strong QOL-immunological connection through the nonspecific, nonreceptor-mediated immune system, and thus to give a rationale for a holistic cure for HIV. …”
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