Role of phytochemicals in cardiovascular disease management: Insights into mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical application by Esther Ugo Alum

“…Multiple mechanisms, such as combating oxidative stress, controlling inflammation, enhancing the function of endothelial cells, regulating lipid levels, preventing platelet clot formation, and managing blood pressure, have demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of these phytochemicals. …”
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Modern air defense methods and countermeasures for use in operational-tactical missiles by Mykola Bondarenko, Mykhailo Vorobei

“…This necessitates a diverse array of defense systems, ranging from integrated military units to specialized onboard apparatus tailored for individual combat vehicles. Analysis extends to hypothetical attack scenarios on strategically vital installations, considering the deployment of military units equipped with radar systems, air defense forces, and aviation resources. …”
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Towards equitable carbon responsibility: Integrating trade-related emissions and carbon sinks in urban decarbonization by Junliang Wu, Yafei Wang, Shuya Zhang, Yu Zhu, Bingyue Fu, Zhihui Zhang, Hanxi Chen, Shaoqing Chen

“…Our proposed CMR framework provides a robust basis for incentivizing coordinated mitigation efforts, promoting decarbonization in supply chains and enhancement of urban carbon sink capacities.…”
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The molecular receptor NKBB enhances the persistence and anti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity of GPC3 CAR-T cells by Minghao Sui, Tiantian Liu, Xuanli Song, Ji Li, Han Ding, Yuqian Liu, Xinyu Wang, Huimin Liu, Yuchan Xue, Jianni Qi, Miao Zhang, Songbo Zhao, Qiang Zhu

“…Our study showed that the molecular receptor NKBB conferred GPC3 CAR-T cells with enhanced migration and infiltration abilities towards HCC, higher central memory T (TCM) cell proportion and proliferation capacity, and reduced exhaustion level. GC3328z-NKBB CAR-T cells exhibited improved cytotoxicity against HCC cells and prolonged persistence. …”
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Changes in Drop and Repeated Jump Ground Reaction Forces After a 10-Week Offseason Strength and Conditioning Program in Division I American Football Players by Zachary Gillen, Reuben Burch, David Saucier, Lesley Strawderman, Tony Luczak, Anthony Piroli, Adam Petway, Ted Rath

“…Dependent samples t-tests compared changes in DJ metrics, while repeated measures analyses of variance compared changes in RJ metrics. …”
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Study on flexural cracking characteristics of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete beams with BFRP bars by Huayi Wang, Ming Zhou, Bingyan Wei, Chao Wu, Zhiyi Tang, Sitian Zhang, Jia He

“…When the flexural bearing capacity is 80 %, the average crack spacing is reduced by 6.1 % - 13.4 %. …”
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¿Hambre en México? Una alternativa metodológica para medir seguridad alimentaria by Alma Esther Aguilar-Estrada, Ignacio Caamal-Cauich, Gerónimo Barrios-Puente, Miguel Ángel Ortiz-Rosales

“…Conclusiones: Las políticas públicas deben distinguir niveles de seguridad alimentaria y dar prioridad a políticas económicas y de salud a nivel nacional, sin dejar a un lado la política social con programas de combate a la pobreza alimentaria, que persiste en regiones específicas de México.…”
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The phytohormone abscisic acid enhances remyelination in mouse models of multiple sclerosis by Femke Van Gaever, Femke Van Gaever, Fleur Mingneau, Fleur Mingneau, Sam Vanherle, Sam Vanherle, Yasmine Driege, Yasmine Driege, Mira Haegman, Mira Haegman, Elien Van Wonterghem, Elien Van Wonterghem, Junhua Xie, Junhua Xie, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, Jerome J. A. Hendriks, Jerome J. A. Hendriks, Rudi Beyaert, Rudi Beyaert, Jens Staal, Jens Staal, Jens Staal

“…In in vitro models, we further demonstrated that ABA treatment elevates lipid droplet formation by enhancing the phagocytic capacity of macrophages. Additionally, in a mouse model of microglial activation, we showed that ABA-treated mice maintain a less inflammatory microglial phenotype.ConclusionOur findings highlight a crucial role for macrophages and microglia in enabling ABA to enhance the remyelination process. …”
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ParSite is a multicolor DNA labeling system that allows for simultaneous imaging of triple genomic loci in living cells. by Xiaohui He, Yadong Sun, Hanhui Ma

“…A pair of genomic loci labeled by ParSite could be colocalized with p53-binding protein 1 (53BP1) in response to CRISPR/Cas9-mediated double-strand breaks (DSBs). …”
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Quality of life and psychological and gastrointestinal symptoms after cholecystectomy: a population-based cohort study by Eivind Ness-Jensen, Kristian Hveem, Stian Lydersen, Arne Talseth, Tom-Harald Edna

“…Cholecystectomy for gallstone colic was associated with nausea in men. There were no associations between quality of life, symptoms of anxiety and depression, constipation, heartburn, or acid regurgitation.…”
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Factors associated with successful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in a district municipality of Vhembe, Limpopo by Busisiwe Mkhavele, Slindile Zondi, Lindiwe Cele, Mabina Mogale, Margeret Mbelle

“…Contributions: This study highlight the need for heightened advocacy for supervised TB treatment and increased effort to combat the death of patients while on TB treatment.…”
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Purpurin suppresses Salmonella invasion of host cells by reducing the secretion of T3SS-1 effector proteins by Zhenxu Shi, Zhimin Guo, Siqi Li, Chenxiao Jiang, Jianfeng Wang, Xuming Deng, Hongtao Liu, Jiazhang Qiu

“…Antivirulence drugs offer a new approach to treating bacterial infections by targeting specific virulence factors without affecting bacterial growth, thus helping to combat infection without exerting selective pressure on bacteria or inducing resistance. …”
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Single cell RNA sequencing reveals human tooth type identity and guides in vitro hiPSC derived odontoblast differentiation (iOB) by Sesha Hanson-Drury, Sesha Hanson-Drury, Sesha Hanson-Drury, Anjali P. Patni, Anjali P. Patni, Anjali P. Patni, Anjali P. Patni, Deborah L. Lee, Deborah L. Lee, Deborah L. Lee, Ammar Alghadeer, Ammar Alghadeer, Ammar Alghadeer, Ammar Alghadeer, Yan Ting Zhao, Yan Ting Zhao, Yan Ting Zhao, Devon Duron Ehnes, Devon Duron Ehnes, Devon Duron Ehnes, Vivian N. Vo, Vivian N. Vo, Vivian N. Vo, Sydney Y. Kim, Sydney Y. Kim, Druthi Jithendra, Druthi Jithendra, Ashish Phal, Ashish Phal, Ashish Phal, Natasha I. Edman, Natasha I. Edman, Natasha I. Edman, Natasha I. Edman, Thomas Schlichthaerle, Thomas Schlichthaerle, David Baker, David Baker, David Baker, Jessica E. Young, Jessica E. Young, Julie Mathieu, Julie Mathieu, Hannele Ruohola-Baker, Hannele Ruohola-Baker, Hannele Ruohola-Baker, Hannele Ruohola-Baker, Hannele Ruohola-Baker

“…Further, we elucidate the critical role of FGF signaling in odontoblast maturation and its biomineralization capacity using the de novo designed FGFR1/2c isoform specific minibinder scaffolded as a C6 oligomer that acts as a pathway agonist. …”
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Influencia de las universidades colombianas sobre la percepción de la Responsabilidad Social Empresaria de sus estudiantes by Oscar Licandro, Giselle Pinochet Sánchez, Margarita Ramírez Mariño, Ana Cecilia Chumaceiro Hernández, Gustavo Adolfo Rubio Rodríguez, Edy Lorena Burbano Vallejo, Adriana Zambrano, Diana Carolina Cabra Ballesteros, Juan Pablo Mariño Jiménez, Alejandro Echeverri Rubio

“…Se seleccionó una muestra de 925 estudiantes de carreras de gestión de nueve universidades colombianas, y se midió si eran capaces de reconocer 18 prácticas de Responsabilidad Social Empresaria. …”
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The impact of staple crop price instability and fragmented policy on food security and sustainable development: a case study from Bangladesh by Zia Ahmed, Abdul Kadir, Rafiul Alam, Hafiz-Al-Rezoan, Md. Aminul Haque Laskor

“…Wheat prices were generally more stable compared to rice. Despite increased rice production over the years, significant price instability and seasonal fluctuations continue in production, imports, and pricing. …”
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Exploration of the anti-inflammatory potential of Polygonum bistorta L.: protection against LPS-induced acute lung injury in rats via NF-ĸβ pathway inhibition by Sajida Parveen, Kashif ur Rehman Khan, Shahid Muhammad Iqbal, Hanan Y. Aati, Areej M. Al-taweel, Liaqat Hussain, Musaddique Hussain, Musaddique Hussain

“…ELISA testing on BALF found that the plant extract efficiently reinstated superoxide dismutase, total anti-oxidant capacity, malondialdehyde, and total oxidative stress. qRT-PCR indicated a decline in the endotoxin-induced overproduction of pro-inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, transcription factor, and downregulated antioxidant potential in extract-treated groups. …”
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Effect of tree size attributes on fruit production and animal-mediated seed dispersal web in Melia azedarach L. (Chinaberry) in north-west Himalaya, India by Sukumaran Arun, Sasidharan Sarath, Khanduri Vinod Prasad, Suraj, Rawat Shweta, Chand Vaisakhy Prem

“…Our findings indicate that the tree-size attributes like diameter, height, and crown length strongly affected fruit yield capacity in trees of Melia azedarach. Large trees are likely to be reproductively matured and are prioritising resources for reproduction rather than growth. …”
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Equitable transportation and resilience hubs: Analysis of underserved population needs, usage, and travel behaviour by Thayanne G.M. Ciriaco, Syeda Narmeen Zehra, Veronica Wambura, Stephen D. Wong

“…To begin addressing these problems and increase community capacity, resilience hubs – physical locations that support residents in emergencies and everyday conditions – have emerged as a possible equitable strategy. …”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of transcription factors involved in defense responses against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica juncea by Xu Yang, Shaomin Guo, Hairun Jin, Jinze Zhang, Lijing Xiao, Qingjing Ouyang, Xu Long, Zhongbin Yan, Entang Tian

“…Nevertheless, the availability of immune or highly resistant germplasm and mechanisms to combat S. sclerotiorum, particularly in B. juncea, remains insufficient. …”
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GmERF57 negatively regulates root development and phosphate absorption in soybean by Hongqing Zhu, Dandan Hu, Yifei Yang, Xuhao Zhai, Shanshan Zhang, Mengshi He, Huifang Zuo, Lina Zhang, Mengjun Xu, Shanshan Chu, Haiyan Lü, Hengyou Zhang, Yu Zhang, Dan Zhang

“…Silencing GmERF57 expression promoted root development and enhanced plant Pi uptake; conversely, overexpression of GmERF57 yielded contrasting phenotypes compared to silenced roots. We further uncovered that GmERF57 physically interacts with GmTUB1 (β-tubulin protein) and modulates soybean root architecture and Pi uptake capacity by downregulating GmTUB1 and other Pi starvation response genes. …”
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