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The effect of TFAP2A/ANXA8 axis on ferroptosis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC) in vitro
Potential role and associated mechanisms of Annexin A8 (ANXA8), a member of the Annexins family, in cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC) are still unclear, despite being upregulated in various malignant tum...
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Knockdown of EIF2AK2-OAS1 axis reduces ATP production inducing AMPK phosphorylation to inhibit the malignant behavior of gastric cancer cells
Energy metabolism has always been a hot topic in cancer progression and targeted therapy, and exploring the role of genes in energy metabolic pathways in cancer cells has become key to address this issue. Euka...
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A cellulosomal yeast reaction system of lignin-degrading enzymes for cellulosic ethanol fermentation
Biofuel production from lignocellulose feedstocks is sustainable and environmentally friendly. However, the lignocellulosic pretreatment could produce fermentation inhibitors causing multiple stresses and low ...
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Activation of Ventral Tegmental Area Dopaminergic Neurons Projecting to the Parabrachial Nucleus Promotes Emergence from Propofol Anesthesia in Male Rats
Since the clinical introduction of general anesthesia, its underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. The ventral tegmental area (VTA) and parabrachial nucleus (PBN) play pivotal roles in the mechan...
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Association Between Multiple Metal(loid)s Exposure and Blood Lipid Levels: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study of Southeastern China
Exposure to essential and toxic metals occurs simultaneously as a mixture in real-life. However, there is no consensus regarding the effects of co-exposure to multiple metal(loid)s (designated hereafter metals...
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The modification of heme special importer to improve the production of active hemoglobins in Escherichia coli
To enhance the import of heme for the production of active hemoproteins in Escherichia coli C41 (DE3) lacking the special heme import system, heme receptor ChuA from E. coli Nissle 1917 was modified through molec...
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Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Body Mass Index, and the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
The purpose of this work was to check the connection between parameters of lipid profile and body mass index (BMI) in relation to the occurrence of acute pancreatitis within a sample of adults from northern Ch...
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Open AccessInhibition of PKC-δ retards kidney fibrosis via inhibiting cGAS-STING signaling pathway in mice
Kidney fibrosis is considered to be the ultimate aggregation pathway of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Protein kinase C-delta (PKC-δ) plays critical roles in the co...
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A novel oligo(N,O-donor) fluorescent probe possessed the CHEF effect for identification of aluminum ions in the environment
An oligo(N,O-donor) fluorescent probe SAS with high selectivity for Al3+ in DMF: H2O (V/V, 9:1) Tris–HCl solution was designed and synthesized. That is to say, the increase of Al3+ activates specific fluorescence...
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Evaluation and clinical application of a bracketing calibration-based isotope dilution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry candidate reference measurement procedure for serum theophylline
A candidate reference measurement procedure (RMP) for serum theophylline via isotope dilution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was developed. With a single-step precipitation pretreatm...
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High-throughput and proteome-wide discovery of endogenous biomolecular condensates
Phase separation inside mammalian cells regulates the formation of the biomolecular condensates that are related to gene expression, signalling, development and disease. However, a large population of endogeno...
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Antiviral potential of essential oils and their plant sources, delivery methods, and drug development strategies with special focus on their mechanisms: a comprehensive review
The rise in viral infections has presented a multitude of public health concerns on a global scale, including the emergence of influenza and SARS-CoV-2. The emergence of drug-resistant virus strains has unders...
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Identification of HSP70 genes in Diaphorina citri Kuwayama Reveals Their Involvement in Immunity and Development
Huanglongbing (HLB), a global citrus threat, is transmitted by Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, a widespread insect pest. The disease’s rapid spread and incurability necessitate efficient, sustainable control strategie...
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Ketogenic Diets Alter the Gut Microbiome, Resulting in Decreased Susceptibility to and Cognitive Impairment in Rats with Pilocarpine-Induced Status Epilepticus
A ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and low-protein diet that exerts antiepileptic effects by attenuating spontaneous recurrent seizures, ameliorating learning and memory impairments, and mo...
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Integrating Experimental and Computational Analyses of Yeast Protein Profiles for Optimizing the Production of High-Quality Microbial Proteins
Microbial proteins represent a promising solution to address the escalating global demand for protein, particularly in regions with limited arable land. Yeasts, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are robust and sa...
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Open AccessA Combination of Machine Learning and PBPK Modeling Approach for Pharmacokinetics Prediction of Small Molecules in Humans
Recently, there has been rapid development in model-informed drug development, which has the potential to reduce animal experiments and accelerate drug discovery. Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) a...
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Microglia and Astrocytes Responses Contribute to Alleviating Inflammatory Damage by Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Rats with Traumatic Brain Injury
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a therapeutic strategy that shows promise in ameliorating the clinical sequelae following traumatic brain injury (TBI). These improvements are associated ...
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Open AccessALKBH4 impedes 5-FU Sensitivity through suppressing GSDME induced pyroptosis in gastric cancer
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the primary treatment option for advanced gastric cancer. However, the current challenge lies in the absence of validated biomarkers to accurately predict the efficacy and sensitivity ...
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Open AccessNicotine-induced activation of cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha 5 subunit mediates the malignant behaviours of laryngeal squamous epithelial cells by interacting with RABL6
Nicotine, a crucial constituent of tobacco smoke, can bind to and activate nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), thereby regulating various biological functions. However, the specific mechanisms through ...
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Open AccessLncRNA KIFAP3-5:1 inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition of renal tubular cell through PRRX1 in diabetic nephropathy
Long noncoding RNAs play an important role in several pathogenic processes in diabetic nephropathy, but the relationship with epithelial-mesenchymal transition in DN is unclear. Herein, we found that KIFAP3-5:...