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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mazin H. Daghestani, Maha H. Daghestani, Arjumand Warsy, Afaf El-Ansary, Mohammed A. Omair, Maha A. Omair, Lena M. Hassen, Eman MH. Alhumaidhi, Bashaer Al Qahtani, Abdel Halim Harrath
Summary: The study found that PCOS results in a significant elevation of VEGF in obese females, but does not affect levels of kisspeptin and Vit D. It also leads to an increase in several lipid and hormonal abnormalities in obese females. PCOS influences the relationship between Kisspeptin and VEGF, as well as parameters such as glucose, LH or FSH, and LH/FSH ratio in obese females, while not affecting the relationship of Vit D with other parameters.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Naoki Kuroda, Kazuhiro Ikeda, Wataru Teramoto
Summary: Previous studies have found that self-motion alters space perception around the body and that various self-motion cues from different modalities contribute to it. However, the existing literature largely overlooks how online self-motion information affects the perception of passable width in a narrow aperture, particularly during virtual bike riding. This study aimed to investigate this issue and found that online self-motion information, especially visual self-motion information, can significantly influence the perception of passable width during bike riding.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
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Psychology, Applied
Joao Filipe Teixeira, Cecilia Silva, Frederico Moura e Sa
Summary: The motivations for using bike sharing systems during the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted, with new importance placed on avoiding public transport and maintaining social distance during travel in addition to the traditional motivations of service coverage and quality. New users joining during the pandemic show a greater emphasis on social influence compared to pre-pandemic users continuing to use BSS.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2021)
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Transportation
Chau Man Fung, David Philip McArthur, Jinhyun Hong
Summary: During the 39-day closure of the Glasgow Subway, bike-sharing trips saw a significant increase, with a portion of the additional trips remaining even after subway service resumed. The study suggests that subway and bike-sharing trips are substitutes, and that temporary disruptions did not sufficiently alter commuters' long-term travel habits.
TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Bianka Opalka, Michal Zolnierczuk, Marta Grabowska
Summary: The widespread use of immunosuppressive drugs in treating autoimmune diseases and preventing organ transplant rejection has significant side effects on the cardiovascular system. This paper analyzes the mechanisms of action and impact of these drugs on the cardiovascular system, aiming to aid physicians in selecting appropriate therapies and reducing complications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ewa Blaszczyk, Jakub Gawlik, Joanna Gieburowska, Agnieszka Tokarska, Malgorzata Kimsa-Furdzik, Grzegorz Hibner, Tomasz Francuz, Aneta Gawlik
Summary: This study aimed to find new markers that could serve as early predictors of dysmetabolic state in patients with Turner syndrome (TS). The results showed an increase in MMP-2 concentration during growth hormone (GH) therapy and a potential association between VEGF concentration and carbohydrate-lipid disturbances. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Thomas Hagglof, Carlo Vanz, Abigail Kumagai, Elizabeth Dudley, Vanessa Ortega, McKenzie Siller, Raksha Parthasarathy, Josh Keegan, Abigail Koenigs, Travis Shute, Elizabeth A. Leadbetter
Summary: Obesity is associated with increased frequencies of T-bet(+) B cells in adipose tissue, which depend on invariant NKT cells and correlate with weight gain. T-bet(+) B cell-derived IgG is the key mediator of inflammation during obesity. Ablation of Tbx21 specifically in B cells improves metabolic symptoms.
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Ergonomics
Gretchen H. Baker, Katarina Bohman, Julie A. Mansfield, Lotta Jakobsson, John H. Bolte IV
Summary: This study compares belt fit and postural measurements between pediatric ATDs and a single cohort of children assuming different postures on belt-positioning boosters. The result shows that ATDs generally represent realistic child postures and lap belt fit in nominal and short duration self-selected postures, but have difficulty in representing more naturalistic child postures, especially with the use of portable electronic devices.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2023)
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Psychology, Biological
Fabien A. Basset, Liam P. Kelly, Rodrigo Hohl, Navin Kaushal
Summary: The study shows that negative self-talk can lead to higher respiratory rate, perceived exertion, and salivary cortisol levels, indicating that self-talk can affect both psychological and physiological responses.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eva Klumpen, Nadine Hoffschroeer, Andrea Schwalb, Ulrike Gigengack, Marita Koch, Ruediger J. Paul, Bettina Zeis
Summary: Zooplankton organisms face variable food supply in their habitat, and metabolic adjustments during periods of starvation were analyzed in the microcrustacean Daphnia pulex, revealing the utilization of carbohydrate stores and degradation of lipid and protein reserves. Glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis led to hyperglycaemia after 16 hours of starvation, while the concentration of alpha-ketoglutarate and oxygen consumption rate reached their maxima during this period. The inverse correlation between nuclear HIF-1 alpha levels and alpha-ketoglutarate concentration were discussed, along with the effects on prolyl hydroxylase activity and the role of this transcription factor in metabolic gene expression changes.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Lu Wang, Litong Fan, Long Zhang, Rongcheng Zou, Zhen Wang
Summary: This study proposes a framework that combines the public goods game with reinforcement learning and adaptive reward mechanisms to better capture decision-making behavior in multi-agent interactions. The study demonstrates that while self-regarding Q-learning fails to prevent the collapse of cooperation in the traditional game, the fraction of cooperation increases significantly when the adaptive reward strategy is included.
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Edgar Sanchez-Ramirez, Thi Phuong Lien Ung, Alejandro Alarcon del Carmen, Ximena del Toro-Rios, Guadalupe R. Fajardo-Orduna, Lilia G. Noriega, Victor A. Cortes-Morales, Armando R. Tovar, Juan Jose Montesinos, Ricardo Orozco-Solis, Chiara Stringari, Lorena Aguilar-Arnal
Summary: This study reveals the role of NAD(+) and SIRT1 in adipogenic differentiation, demonstrating that NAD(+) inhibits adipocyte commitment while SIRT1 is essential for terminal differentiation of pre-adipocytes and regulates subcellular compartmentalization of redox metabolism.
JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biology
Francisco Victorino, Tarin Bigley, Eugene Park, Cong-Hui Yao, Jeanne Benoit, Liping Yang, Sytse J. Piersma, Elvin J. Lauron, Rebecca M. Davidson, Gary Patti, Wayne M. Yokoyama
Summary: NK cells require HIF1 alpha-dependent metabolic functions to suppress Bim expression and sustain cell numbers for an optimal virus response.
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Ecology
Marcela Villegas-Plazas, Janeth Sanabria, Ziv Arbeli, Yaneth Vasquez, Fabio Roldan, Howard Junca
Summary: Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major pollutant in the mining industry, and utilizing biochemical passive reactors (BPRs) for bioremediation shows promise. Research indicates that during AMD bioremediation, microbial communities exhibit higher taxonomic diversity with functional redundancy, suggesting a co-selection and increased efficiency of these systems.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Junyi Bian, Zubing Xiang
Summary: In response to the worsening trends of income inequality, age-related health problems, and loss of traditional ties, flexible interventions are necessary to address the decline in mental health among Chinese adults.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
