Unveiling the nutraceutical potential of indigenous and exotic eggplant for bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity as well as its suitability to the nutraceutical industry by Yvonne Angel Lyngdoh, Yvonne Angel Lyngdoh, Partha Saha, Partha Saha, Bhoopal Singh Tomar, Rakesh Bhardwaj, Laxman L. Nandi, Mohita Srivastava, Bishal Gurung, Jeetendra Kumar Ranjan, Paresh Chaukhande

“…Wide diversity exists in eggplant in terms of biochemical content; however, extensive research work has not been undertaken to gain more in-depth knowledge on its antioxidant capacity to improve the quality of the existing popular cultivated varieties and develop/identify nutrient-rich germplasms. …”
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Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato inhibits CIITA transcription through pSTAT3 activation and enhanced SOCS1 and SOCS3 expression leading to limited IFN-γ production by Michelle A.E. Brouwer, Zara Karami, Samuel T. Keating, Hedwig Vrijmoeth, Heidi L.M. Lemmers, Helga Dijkstra, Frank L. van de Veerdonk, Mihaela Lupse, Hadewych J.M. ter Hofstede, Mihai G. Netea, Leo A.B. Joosten

“…Restoring antigen presentation capacity of innate immune cells and early production of IFN-γ in LB patients may help re-establish immune functions during initial LB. …”
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CircTTC13 promotes sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma through the inhibition of ferroptosis by targeting the miR-513a-5p/SLC7A11 axis by Ying Zhang, Ruiwei Yao, Mingyi Li, Chongkai Fang, Kunliang Feng, Xiuru Chen, Jinan Wang, Rui Luo, Hanqian Shi, Xinqiu Chen, Xilin Zhao, Hanlin Huang, Shuwei Liu, Bing Yin, Chong Zhong

“…Overexpression of CircTTC13 in HCC cell lines and explant tumors was associated with increased proliferation rates, enhanced metastatic capacity, and resistance to sorafenib, while also inhibiting ferroptosis. …”
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Association between active tobacco use during pregnancy and infant respiratory health: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Billie Bonevski, Gillian Sandra Gould, Joerg Mattes, Vanessa E Murphy, Ediane de Queiroz Andrade, Carla Rebeca Da Silva Sena, Adam Collison

“…Mixed results were found on lung function parameters, and a meta-analysis including two studies with comparable methodology showed a trend towards reduced maximum flow rate at functional residual capacity of −34.59 mL/s (95% CI −72.81 to 3.63, p=0.08) in 1-month-old infants born to women who smoked during pregnancy. …”
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Fault tolerant & priority basis task offloading and scheduling model for IoT logistics by Asif Umer, Mushtaq Ali, Ali Daud, Lal Hussain, Amal Bukhari, Ali Imran Jehangiri

“…Due to constraints such as limited battery power, processing capabilities, and storage capacity, IoT devices often rely on remote fog nodes for task execution, a practice known as task offloading. …”
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<i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> ZY15 Alleviates Intestinal Inflammation and Barrier Dysfunction via AKT/mTOR/HIF-1α/RORγt/IL-17 Signaling and the Gut Microbiota in ETEC K88-Chal... by Xin Xu, Hongwei Zhang, Kun Meng, Hongying Cai, Weiwei Liu, Liye Song, Zihan Zhang, Qijun Zhu, Xiling Han, Yunsheng Han, Peilong Yang

“…The results indicated that <i>L. reuteri</i> ZY15 increased antioxidant capacity by reducing serum reactive oxygen species (ROS) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels. …”
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Lower respiratory tract microbiome dysbiosis impairs clinical responses to immune checkpoint blockade in advanced non‐small‐cell lung cancer by Yong Zhang, Xiang‐Xiang Chen, Ruo Chen, Ling Li, Qing Ju, Dan Qiu, Yuan Wang, Peng‐Yu Jing, Ning Chang, Min Wang, Jian Zhang, Zhi‐Nan Chen, Ke Wang

“…Conclusions This study provided a microecological landscape of the lower respiratory tract with advanced NSCLC to ICI interventions and presented a multidimensional perspective with favoured outcomes that may improve the predictive capacity of the localized microbiome in clinical practices. …”
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Establishment and application of a one-step multiplex real-time PCR assay for detection of A, B, and C subtypes of avian metapneumovirus by Mingjun Su, Jiongze Cheng, Xiangwen Xu, Yijia Liu, Yulin Zhao, Yutao Wang, Xiaoxu Du, Jiale Ying, Junfang Yan, Huihua Zheng, Changyong Cheng, Jing Sun

“…In this study, we have developed a multiplex real-time PCR assay endowed with the capacity to simultaneously discriminate aMPV-A, aMPV-B, and aMPV-C. …”
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Transcriptome analysis of jejunal mucosal tissue in breeder hens exposed to acute heat stress by Yongcai Zhu, Satoshi Kubota, Phocharapon Pasri, Sitthipong Rakngam, Supattra Okrathok, Chayanan Pukkung, Shenglin Yang, Sutisa Khempaka

“…The upregulation of HSPs appears to serve as a protective mechanism, potentially preserving intestinal nutrient processing capacity under acute HS. These findings provide foundational knowledge for further investigation into the molecular mechanisms governing HS responses in avian intestinal function and may inform strategies for maintaining gut health in commercial poultry operations exposed to environmental challenges.…”
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Sorption and diffusion studies of radiocesium in soil samples from Ibu Kota Nusantara region of Indonesia by Hana Fikrinabilah Dely Supratman, Hendra Adhi Pratama, Budi Setiawan, Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama, Sucipta Sucipta, Sitti Hijraini Nur, Nurul Efri Ekaningrum, Gustri Nurliati, Moh. Cecep Cepi Hikmat, Andry Setiawan, Niken Siwi Pamungkas, Zico Pratama Putra, Muhammad Yusuf

“…The E sample offered the largest distribution coefficient (Kd) across all solvents, highlighting the significant impact of clay concentration on adsorption capacity. These findings highlight the significant impact of soil features in determining the behavior of radio-Cs, which has important implications for strategies related to environmental monitoring and remediation mitigation in IKN region.…”
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First report of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius, 1889) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), biotypes B and Q, in soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill (Fabales: Fabaceae) in Paraguay by Nancy Noemí Espinoza-Morel, Marta Alicia Fernández-Gamarra, Liliana Noelia Talavera-Stefani, Cinthia Noemí Burgos-Cantoni, Felipe Giménez, Claudia Cabral, Andrés Sanabria-Velazquez

“…The presence of sooty mold reduces the plant’s photosynthetic capacity, further worsening the negative impact on its growth and development. …”
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Agricultural GDP exposure to drought and its machine learning-based prediction in the Jialing River Basin, China by Xinzhi Wang, Qingxia Lin, Zhiyong Wu, Yuliang Zhang, Changwen Li, Ji Liu, Shinan Zhang, Songyu Li

“…Initially, a soil moisture dataset with 0.083-degree resolution was generated using the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) model. Subsequently, the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) and standardized soil moisture index (SSMI) were applied to analyze the spatial-temporal patterns of droughts. …”
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Combining single-cell analysis and molecular docking techniques to construct a prognostic model for colon adenocarcinoma and uncovering inhibin subunit βb as a novel therapeutic ta... by Qinqing Wu, Qinqing Wu, Lu Ye, Yuwei Wu, Mengyu Zhao, Mengyu Zhao, Jiaxin Lu, Yanping Yu, Yanping Yu, Yixiao Niu, Yixiao Niu, Luxiao Zhang, Peijun Zuo, Peijun Zuo

“…Furthermore, in vitro experiments with INHBB showed that downregulation of its expression in COAD cell lines significantly reduced cellular viability and migration capacity.ConclusionIn summary, our research, based on the expression characteristics of ARGs, provides new insights into the precise classification, prognosis assessment, and identification of potential therapeutic targets in COAD. …”
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Dynamic development of gut microbiota and metabolism during and after weaning of kittens by Hong Zhang, Yang Ren, Siyu Wei, Hongli Jin, Yizhen Wang, Mingliang Jin

“…In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of the dynamic changes in the gut microbiota, serum metabolism, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of kittens at various time points: days 0, 4, and 30 post-weaning. …”
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5G Networks Security Mitigation Model: An ANN-ISM Hybrid Approach by Rafiq Ahmad Khan, Habib Ullah Khan, Hathal Salamah Alwageed, Hussein Al Hashimi, Ismail Keshta

“…This approach enhances the capacity to detect threats and contributes to good policy enforcement and other risk-related activities to enhance safer 5G networks.…”
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Health Inspections of Restaurant Establishments in the Attica Region, Greece. Non-compliance Data Within the Food Hygiene Sector by Olympia Chatzimpyrou, Elias Chaidoutis, Dimitrios Keramydas, Petros Papalexis, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Vassiliki C. Pitiriga, Panagiota Langi, Foteini Koutsiari, Ioannis Drikos, Maria Giannari, Georgios Chelidonis, Andreas Ch. Lazaris, Nikolaos Kavantzas

“…Methods: From January to July 2023, 74 randomly selected restaurants of small, medium, and large capacity in Attica were examined through inspections in terms of compliance for food hygiene standards. …”
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Reduced Glutathione Promoted Growth Performance by Improving the Jejunal Barrier, Antioxidant Function, and Altering Proteomics of Weaned Piglets by Zhimei Tian, Yiyan Cui, Miao Yu, Dun Deng, Zhenming Li, Xianyong Ma, Mingren Qu

“…Both GSH1 and GSH2 improved the jejunal mucosa architecture (villus height, crypt depth, and the ratio of villus height to crypt depth), tight junction protein (<i>ZO</i>-1 and <i>Occludin</i>), and antioxidant capacity (CAT and MDA), and the effects were superior to ABX. …”
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Sewage sludge-based organomineral fertilizer: A pathway to enhanced soil fertility and chickpea production by Athos Rodrigues Soares Viana, Rodinei Facco Pegoraro, Regynaldo Arruda Sampaio, Luiz Arnaldo Fernandes, Leidivan Almeida Frazão, Cândido Alves da Costa, Verônica Aparecida Santos Ferreira Soares

“… • Organomineral fertilizers enhance soil cation exchange capacity. • Granulation of composted sludge increases chickpea residue production…”
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Soil-plant-animal relationships and their effect on pasture-based milk production in Hacienda Cuba, Colombia by María A. López G., Ana G. Quintero M., Juan J. Zúñiga E., Felipe Vélez S., Juan F. Naranjo R., Óscar A. Sáenz R., Andrés F. Pérez R.

“…This study describes the soil, plant, and animal components to assess the capacity for high-quality buffalo milk production. …”
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External negative pressure improves lung aeration in near-term rabbit kittens at risk of developing respiratory distress by C. Diedericks, C. Diedericks, K. J. Crossley, K. J. Crossley, D. Jurkschat, M. J. Wallace, M. J. Wallace, I. M. Davies, I. M. Davies, P. J. Riddington, P. J. Riddington, A. B. te Pas, M. J. Kitchen, M. J. Kitchen, S. B. Hooper, S. B. Hooper

“…Kittens were ventilated with an 8 ml/kg tidal volume and PEEP of 0 cmH2O and lungs imaged using phase contrast x-ray imaging.ResultsCompared to external atmospheric pressures, external negative pressures expanded the chest (by 2100 ± 43 vs. 1805 ± 59 mm2; Control kittens; P = 0.028), directed tidal ventilation into lower, larger lung regions and increased functional residual capacity (FRC) levels in both Control (26.7 ± 2.0 vs. 12.6 ± 2.2 ml/kg; P &lt; 0.001) and EL (19.6 ± 1.6 vs. 10.0 ± 2.9 ml/kg; P &lt; 0.01) kittens. …”
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