Distinct Neutralising and Complement-Fixing Antibody Responses Can Be Induced to the Same Antigen in Haemodialysis Patients After Immunisation with Different Vaccine Platforms by Nadezhda Wall, Rachel Lamerton, Fiona Ashford, Marisol Perez-Toledo, Aleksandra Jasiulewicz, Gemma D. Banham, Maddy L. Newby, Sian E. Faustini, Alex G. Richter, Haresh Selvaskandan, Roseanne E. Billany, Sherna F. Adenwalla, Ian R. Henderson, Max Crispin, Matthew Graham-Brown, Lorraine Harper, Adam F. Cunningham

“…<b>Results</b>: After 2 doses of the same vaccine, HD patients had anti-S antibody levels and a complement binding capacity comparable to controls. However, 2 doses of mRV induced greater polyfunctional antibody responses than VV (defined by the presence of both complement binding and cross-variant neutralisation activity). …”
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Structural evolution mechanisms and design strategies of layered cathodes for sodium-ion batteries by Li Zhang, Jun Wang, Wenhai Ji, Nuria Tapia-Ruiz, Martin Winter, Jie Li

“…Although layered NaxTMO2 materials show high theoretical capacities and operating voltage windows, their cycling stability and rate capability still need to be improved. …”
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Antimildew Treatment and Control Effect of Citral on Bamboo by Jingjing Zhang, Chungui Du, Rui Peng, Ailian Hu, Qi Li, Chunlin Liu, Yingying Shan, Shiqin Chen, Wenxiu Yin

“…The orthogonal test was used to explore the effects of citral concentration, impregnation pressure, and pressurization time on the drug loading capacity of treated bamboo strips. The effect of antimildew-treated bamboo strips on bamboo mold was also discussed. …”
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Catastrophic health expenditure according to employment status in South Korea: a population-based panel study by Jae Woo Choi, Tae Hyun Kim, Sung In Jang, Suk Yong Jang, Woo-Rim Kim, Eun Cheol Park

“…Objectives Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) means that the medical spending of a household exceeds a certain level of capacity to pay. Previous studies of CHE have focused on benefits supported by the public sector or high medical cost incurred by treating diseases in South Korea. …”
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Restriction of mitochondrial oxidation of glutamine or fatty acids enhances intracellular growth of Mycobacterium abscessus in macrophages by Ho Won Kim, Ji Won Lee, Hoe Sun Yoon, Hwan-Woo Park, Young Ik Lee, Sung Ki Lee, Jake Whang, Jong-Seok Kim

“…R-type Mab infections exhibited a marked decrease in glutamine reliance but enhanced metabolic flexibility and capacity. Furthermore, targeting metabolic pathways related to glutamine and fatty acid oxidation exacerbated Mab growth within macrophages, suggesting these pathways play a protective role against infection. …”
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Simultaneous evaluation of restless leg syndrome, neuropathic pain, disease activity, and quality of life in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a cross-sectional study by Emel Oğuz Kökoğlu, Melih Kızıltepe, Hüseyin Kaplan, Senem Şaş, Tuğba Kahraman Denizhan, Abdurrahman Soner Şenel

“…In univariate analyses, VDI decreased unbound iron-binding capacity, and SF36 mental component summary were predictors associated with NeP. …”
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Using Image-based AI for insect monitoring and conservation - InsectAI COST Action by Tom August, Mario Balzan, Paul Bodesheim, Gunnar Brehm, Lisette Cantú-Salazar, Sílvia Castro, Joseph Chipperfield, Guillaume Ghisbain, Alba Gomez-Segura, Jérémie Goulnik, Quentin Groom, Laurens Hogeweg, Chantal Huijbers, Andreas Kamilaris, Karolis Kazlauskis, Wouter Koch, Dimitri Korsch, João Loureiro, Youri Martin, Angeliki Martinou, Kent McFarland, Xavier Mestdagh, Denis Michez, Charlie Outhwaite, Luca Pegoraro, Nadja Pernat, Lars Pettersson, Pavel Pipek, Cristina Preda, David Rolnick, Tobias Roth, David Roy, Helen Roy, Veljo Runnel, Martina Sasic, Dmitry Schigel, Julie Sheard, Cecilie Svenningsen, Heliana Teixeira, Nicolas Titeux, Thomas Tscheulin, Elli Tzirkalli, Marijn van der Velde, Roel van Klink, Nicolas Vereecken, Sarah Vray, Toke Thomas Høye

“…The Action will bring together a critical mass of researchers and stakeholders in image-based insect AI technologies to direct and drive the research agenda, build research capacity across Europe and support innovation and application.There is mounting evidence that populations of insects around the world are in sharp decline. …”
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Fibrinous pericarditis in slaughtered pigs: Impact on welfare, growth performance and carcass and meat quality by Pajičić Đorđe, Kovačević Sara, Suvajdžić Branko, Grković Nevena, Vićić Ivan, Karabasil Nedjeljko, Čobanović Nikola

“…In contrast, the presence of fibrinous pericarditis in slaughtered pigs was significantly associated with abnormally elevated final meat pH (P<0.0001), high water-holding capacity (lower drip loss; P<0.0001) and unfavourable dark colour (higher lightness and yellowness; P<0.0001). …”
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Reduction of NOx and SO2 Emissions by Shore Power Adoption by Duy-Hieu Nguyen, Chitsan Lin, Nicholas Kiprotich Cheruiyot, Jen-Yu Hsu, Ming-Yuan Cho, Shih-Hsien Hsu, Chin-Ko Yeh

“…The reduction was assessed in two scenarios, S1 and S2, with a capacity to provide shore power to 342 and 780 ships at berth, respectively. …”
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Therapeutic potential and mechanisms of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells differentiating into tendon cells and promotion of rotator cuff tendon-bone healing by Youliang Shen, Yuelei Wang, Yidan Xu, Jie Wang, Chuqiang Yin, Zengshuai Han, Feng Shen, Ting Wang

“…Traditional treatments such as surgery and physical therapy can provide temporary relief, but it is difficult to achieve complete healing of the tendon, mainly because of the limited repair capacity of the tendon cells. Therefore, it is particularly urgent to explore new treatment methods. …”
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In silico evaluation of missense SNPs in cancer-associated Cystatin A protein and their potential to disrupt Cathepsin B interaction by Shafaat Hossain, Omar Hamza Bin Manjur, Mst Sharmin Sultana Shimu, Tamanna Sultana, Mustafizur Rahman Naim, Shahariar Siddique, Abdullah Al Mamun, Md Miftaur Rahman, Md Abu Saleh, Md Rakibul Hasan, Tania Rahman

“…The root mean square fluctuation (RMSF) of the E94K mutant showed insufficient flexibility, indicating a reduced capacity to suppress CTSB. These findings suggest that the E94K mutation could affect the protein structure and cathepsin B interaction, potentially leading to pathological consequences as evidenced by colorectal adenocarcinoma patients in the COSMIC (Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer) database.…”
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Time Course of Upper Limb Function in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Five-Year Follow-Up Study by Katrijn Klingels, Sarah Meyer, Lisa Mailleux, Cristina Simon-Martinez, Jasmine Hoskens, Elegast Monbaliu, Geert Verheyden, Geert Verbeke, Guy Molenaers, Els Ortibus, Hilde Feys

“…In conclusion, over 5 years, children with unilateral CP develop more limitations in PROM, and although capacity measures improve, the spontaneous use of the impaired limb in bimanual tasks becomes less effective after the age of 9 years.…”
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Precisely designing asymmetrical selenium-based dual-atom sites for efficient oxygen reduction by Xiaochen Wang, Ning Zhang, Huishan Shang, Haojie Duan, Zhiyi Sun, Lili Zhang, Yuanting Lei, Xuan Luo, Liang Zhang, Bing Zhang, Wenxing Chen

“…In addition, the SeN2–FeN2-based Zn–air battery has a high specific capacity (764.8 mAh g−1) and a maximum power density (287.2 mW cm−2). …”
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Myo-inositol increases respiratory burst, cellular proliferation, and phagocytosis of cultured leukocytes from Nile tilapia by Edgar Junio Damasceno Rodrigues, Pedro Luiz Pucci Figueiredo de Carvalho, Vitor Fernandes Silva, Delbert M. Gatlin, III, Margarida Maria Barros

“…MI supplementation at 900 mg l-1 increased intracellular anion superoxide production up to 15 %, whilst 1200 mg l-1 boosted extracellular anion superoxide production up to 39 % in comparison with the basal group. The phagocytic capacity of cultured cells supplemented with 1200 mg l-1 MI was improved by 24 % in comparison with the basal group. …”
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Ultrasonication modifies the structural, thermal and functional properties of pumpkin seed protein isolate (PSPI) by Mehvish Habib, Sakshi Singh, Sameer Ahmad, Shumaila Jan, Ankit Gupta, Kulsum Jan, Khalid Bashir

“…Results showed significant improvements (p ≤ 0.05) in color (L*, a*, b* values), solubility, emulsification capacity, and stability, as well as a reduction in molecular weight, indicating enhanced functionality of the pumpkin seed protein isolates (PSPIs) after HIUS treatment. …”
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Addressing vaccine hesitancy in the training of healthcare professionals: Insights from the VAX-TRUST project by Fábio Rafael Augusto, Cátia Sá Guerreiro, Rita Morais, Joana Mendonça, André Beja, Tiago Correia, Ana Patrícia Hilário

“…Evidence was gathered on ways to reflect and act to develop this capacity, namely, by increasing the ability to communicate empathetically, responding to patients' concerns with evidence-based information, and to building stronger and more collaborative relationships with them.…”
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Development of Modified-Release Diclofenac Sodium Capsules Using Blends of Pectin-Clay Multiparticulate Hybrid Systems as Release Retardants by Ofosua Adi-Dako, Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Isaac Yaw Attah, Doris Kumadoh, Prince George Acquah Jnr, Issaka Nelson, Nii Odartey Hutton-Mills, Karen Yaa Yeboaa Obese, Joseph Adusei Sarkodie, Benoit Banga N’guessan, Awo Afi Kwapong, Christina Osei-Asare, Emmanuel Adase, Mary-Ann Archer

“…The pectin yield was 23.3%, with the water-holding capacities of pectin-talc (PT) and pectin-bentonite (PB) hybrid systems being 6.4% and 5.0%, respectively. …”
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Design, Synthesis, and Antioxidant and Anti-Tyrosinase Activities of (<i>Z</i>)-5-Benzylidene-2-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)thiazol-4(5<i>H</i>)-one Analogs: In Vitro and In Vivo Insight... by Hee Jin Jung, Hye Jin Kim, Hyeon Seo Park, Hye Soo Park, Jeongin Ko, Dahye Yoon, Yujin Park, Pusoon Chun, Hae Young Chung, Hyung Ryong Moon

“…Compounds <b>8</b> and <b>10</b> exhibited strong antioxidant capacities, scavenging 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, (2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)⁺ radicals, and reactive oxygen species. …”
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Defining national research priorities for prostate cancer in Zambia: using the Delphi process for comprehensive cancer policy setting in sub-Saharan Africa by Ajay Aggarwal, Janet Seeley, Virginia Bond, Kennedy Lishimpi, John Kachimba, Musonda Simwinga, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Susan Msadabwe, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Monde Mwamba, Richard Muhumuza, Victor Mapulanga

“…National priority research areas for prostate cancer in Zambia were identified as prostate cancer awareness; building affordable high-quality diagnostic capacity; affordability of specialist cancer treatments; supporting better access to medicines; delivery and coordination of services across the pathway and staff training.Conclusion The suggested seven priority areas allow for the development of the prostate cancer control programme to be conducted in a holistic manner. …”
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Proximate Composition and In Vitro Bioactive Properties of Leaf Extracts from Seven <i>Viola</i> Species by Guangnian Zeng, Xingfan Li, Chunbo Zhao, Yongkang Pang, Xiongfei Luo, Zhonghua Tang

“…Additionally, the biological activity of <i>Viola</i> leaves, particularly their antioxidant capacity, is associated with their phenolic and flavonoid content, with caffeic acid contributing up to 35.2% of the total phenolic acids and isoquercitrin being one of the most bioavailable flavonoids. …”
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