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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hicham Benabdelkamel, Mohamed Rafiullah, Afshan Masood, Abdulaziz Alsaif, Mohthash Musambil, Assim A. Alfadda
Summary: This study used proteomics approach to analyze the alterations in the thyroid tissue proteome in patients with benign diffuse goiter. The results showed significant changes in the expression of tissue proteins, particularly in signaling pathways and metabolic pathways.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Reproductive Biology
Giusy Rusco, Mariola Slowinska, Michele Di Iorio, Silvia Cerolini, Angela B. Maffione, Andrzej Ciereszko, Nicolaia Iaffaldano
Summary: This study compared the whole proteome of fresh and cryopreserved rabbit semen and found that cryopreservation led to changes in protein composition. These changes were associated with energy metabolism, protein quality control, reproductive processes, and cell death/survival regulation, resulting in a significant decrease in the motility, viability, and fertilizing ability of post-thawing rabbit sperm.
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Biology
Muhammad Mujammami, Mohamed Rafiullah, Assim A. Alfadda, Khalid Akkour, Ibrahim O. Alanazi, Afshan Masood, Mohthash Musambil, Hani Alhalal, Maria Arafah, Anas M. Abdel Rahman, Hicham Benabdelkamel
Summary: This study investigated the role of diabetes in endometrial cancer using a proteomic approach and identified differentially expressed proteins that may be related to cancer metastasis.
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Environmental Sciences
Hakan Terzi, Mustafa Yildiz
Summary: The study found that cysteine can alleviate the adverse effects of chromium on maize seedling growth by modulating antioxidant enzyme activities and increasing endogenous cysteine content to enhance chromium tolerance. Exogenous cysteine significantly affected protein expression in root tissues, participating in various biological pathways such as stress response and protein metabolism.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samart Dorn-In, Sirkka Mang, Karin Schwaiger
Summary: This study investigated cold-tolerant Clostridium spp. strains isolated from various samples, identifying them into different groups based on genetic and biochemical characteristics. Spiked beef samples showed changes in odor after storage, while maintaining similar color and meat quality compared to the control group.
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Plant Sciences
Kuipeng Li, Hua Han, Yunhui Xie, Xiaomei Sun
Summary: The study investigated factors affecting adventitious root induction in hybrid larch shoots, including sucrose concentration, pH, and Glu. The optimal procedure for root induction involved shoot induction on a modified medium for 8 days, followed by root induction on a medium without auxin.
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
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Horticulture
Muhammad Mobeen Tahir, Shaohuan Li, Zhimin Liu, Li Fan, Ting Tang, Xiaoyun Zhang, Jiangping Mao, Ke Li, Abid Khan, Yun Shao, Dong Zhang, Juanjuan Ma
Summary: This study investigates the formation of adventitious roots (AR) in apples under drought stress. The results show that drought stress affects the levels of hormones and miRNAs, which in turn impact the development of ARs. The study also identifies several miRNAs and target genes that are related to stress response and cell development.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
In Young Yoo, Hyang Jin Shim, Sun Ae Yun, On Kyun Kang, Yoo Na Chung, Tae Yeul Kim, Hyeyoung Lee, Jayoung Kim, Yeon-Joon Park, Hee Jae Huh, Nam Yong Lee
Summary: The MicroIDSys Elite system showed good performance in identifying mycobacteria directly from liquid cultures, with a correct identification rate of 85.6% for primary liquid cultures and 95.2% for liquid media subcultures. This indicates that the system is a useful routine diagnostic tool.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Microbiology
Helene Faury, Ronan Le Guen, Vanessa Demontant, Christophe Rodriguez, Berenice Souhail, Adrien Galy, Sarah Jolivet, Raphael Lepeule, Jean-Winoc Decousser, Vincent Fihman, Paul-Louis Woerther, Guilhem Royer
Summary: This study provides important new insight into the clinical features and clades associated with ampicillin-susceptible and ampicillin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry with a custom-built database may enable the differentiation of different clades, facilitating the management of these infections.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Microbiology
Helene Faury, Ronan Le Guen, Vanessa Demontant, Christophe Rodriguez, Berenice Souhail, Adrien Galy, Sarah Jolivet, Raphael Lepeule, Jean-Winoc Decousser, Vincent Fihman, Paul-Louis Woerther, Guilhem Royer
Summary: This study provides important insights into the clinical features and clades associated with ampicillin-susceptible and ampicillin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates. The findings suggest that ampicillin-resistant isolates are associated with a longer hospital stay, history of prior hospitalization, and the carriage of multidrug-resistant organisms. Furthermore, the use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry with a custom-built database may facilitate the management of these infections by distinguishing between clade B, which is typically susceptible to ampicillin, and clade A1/A2, which are typically resistant.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Microbiology
Luna Girolamini, Maria Rosaria Pascale, Marta Mazzotta, Simona Spiteri, Federica Marino, Silvano Salaris, Antonella Grottola, Massimiliano Orsini, Sandra Cristino
Summary: Legionella surveillance is crucial for preventing infection risks and studying the ecology of isolates, but difficulties in isolation may lead to underestimation of human infection. The discovery of a new Legionella species highlights the importance of paying attention to characteristics of isolates less associated with the Legionella genus during culture techniques.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Hui Gao, Qian Li
Summary: A method for analyzing the spatial distribution of coumarins in the roots of Angelica dahurica was established using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-TOF-MSI). The results showed significant differences in the distribution of coumarins between the primary root and lateral root.
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhengyang Wen, Zhifeng Chen, Xinyan Liu, Jingbo Sun, Feng Zhang, Mengxia Zhang, Chunjuan Dong
Summary: In this study, the researchers found that Brassinosteroids (BRs) promote adventitious root (AR) formation in pepper plants. They discovered that BRs regulate AR formation by modulating the production of apoplastic reactive oxygen species (ROS), including hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and superoxide radical (O-2(& BULL;-)). The findings provide important insights into the regulatory roles of BRs and ROS in plant development.
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Microbiology
Daniele Maubon, Cecile Garnaud, Lala Soavina Ramarozatovo, Rapelanoro Rabenja Fahafahantsoa, Muriel Cornet, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina
Summary: Chromoblastomycosis and sporotrichosis, as neglected tropical diseases, have laboratory diagnosis methods that require expertise and have limitations in sensitivity and specificity. However, the application of molecular methods such as MALDI-TOF MS, PCR, and sequencing can greatly improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosis, providing user-friendly point-of-care tests for basic healthcare settings and field consultations.
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Immunology
Guotao Ding, Guiying Li, Mengyu Liu, Peng Sun, Danqi Ren, Yan Zhao, Teng Gao, Guoxing Yang, Yanfei Fang, Weihao Li
Summary: In this study, bacterial contamination on used medical face masks was analyzed using the pour plate method, bio-Mass spectrometry technology, and 16SrRNA gene sequencing technology. The results showed that the bacterial counts were higher on the inside surface of the masks compared to the outside. The most common bacteria found were Neisseria and Corynebacterium. It is recommended to replace masks worn for more than four hours.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)