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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 26, Issue 5

2025 March-1 - 590 articles

Cover Story: Macrophages are the immune system’s ultimate shapeshifters, constantly adapting to their environment. As the guardians of homeostasis, they orchestrate immune responses, clear pathogens, and promote tissue repair. Yet, their remarkable plasticity also makes them key players in disease, fueling chronic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer progression. This review delves into the intricate biology of macrophages, highlighting their polarization states, their roles in health and disease, and their potential as therapeutic targets. Understanding their functional plasticity opens new avenues for innovative treatments, leveraging their power to heal or, when misdirected, to harm. View this paper
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OsRNE Encodes an RNase E/G-Type Endoribonuclease Required for Chloroplast Development and Seedling Growth in Rice

  • Huimin Fang,
  • Lili Song,
  • Kangwei Liu,
  • Yishu Gu and ,
  • Yao Guo,
  • Chao Zhang and
  • Long Zhang
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Chloroplast biogenesis is a crucial biological process in plants. Endoribonuclease E (RNase E) functions in the RNA metabolism of chloroplast and plays a vital role for chloroplast development in Arabidopsis. However, despite sharing 44.7% of its ami...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Genetic Regulation of Plant Growth and Protection)
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1 Citations
3,486 Views
16 Pages

Reduced Expression of SATB2 in Colorectal Cancer and Its Association with Demographic and Clinicopathological Parameters

  • Anna Ewa Kowalczyk,
  • Agnieszka Śliwińska-Jewsiewicka,
  • Bartłomiej Emil Kraziński,
  • Aleksandra Piotrowska and ,
  • Jędrzej Grzegrzółka,
  • Janusz Godlewski,
  • Piotr Dzięgiel and
  • Zbigniew Kmieć
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Special AT-rich sequence-binding protein 2 (SATB2), as a nuclear matrix-associated protein and transcription factor engaged in chromatin remodeling and the regulation of gene expression, plays an important role in growth and development processes. SA...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Colorectal Cancers: An Update on Their Molecular Pathology and Therapy)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,382 Views
19 Pages

The Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Superfamily in Brassica napus L.: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis Under Low-Temperature Conditions

  • Ting Jin,
  • Chunhua Wu,
  • Zhen Huang,
  • Xingguo Zhang and ,
  • Shimeng Li,
  • Chao Ding and
  • Weihua Long
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) superfamily comprises a group of NAD+ or NADP+-dependent enzymes that play essential roles in responding to abiotic stresses in plants. In Brassica napus L., however, the increasing frequency of extremely low tempera...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,480 Views
14 Pages

Mechanisms of mepA Overexpression and Membrane Potential Reduction Leading to Ciprofloxacin Heteroresistance in a Staphylococcus aureus Isolate

  • Mengyuan Li,
  • Qianting Jian,
  • Xinyi Ye,
  • Mou Jing and ,
  • Jia’en Wu,
  • Zhihong Wu,
  • Yali Ruan,
  • Xiaoling Long,
  • Rongmin Zhang and
  • Xinlei Lian
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

Heteroresistance has seriously affected the evaluation of antibiotic efficacy against pathogenic bacteria, causing misjudgment of antibiotics’ sensitivity in clinical therapy, leading to treatment failure, and posing a serious threat to current...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology)
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1,788 Views
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The Role of Energy Homeostasis-Associated Gene Expression and Serum Adropin Levels in Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever

  • Durkadin Demir Eksi,
  • Gulay Gulbol Duran,
  • Muhammet Murat Celik,
  • Yunus Emre Eksi and
  • Ramazan Gunesacar

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disease primarily affecting populations in the Mediterranean region. The pathogenesis of FMF and the roles of various molecules remain unclear. Adropin, a protein encoded by the Energy...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,593 Views
13 Pages

Novel Insights into the Therapeutic Effect of Amentoflavone Against Aeromonas hydrophila Infection by Blocking the Activity of Aerolysin

  • Jing Dong,
  • Shengping Li,
  • Shun Zhou,
  • Yongtao Liu and ,
  • Qiuhong Yang,
  • Ning Xu,
  • Yibin Yang,
  • Bo Cheng and
  • Xiaohui Ai
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Aeromonas hydrophila (A. hydrophila) is an opportunistic and foodborne pathogen widely spread in the environments, particularly aquatic environments. Diseases caused by A. hydrophila in freshwater aquaculture result in huge economic losses every year...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Aspects of Bacterial Infection)
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  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,504 Views
17 Pages

Development of a PLA Polymer-Based Liquid Filler for Next-Generation Aesthetics

  • Ji Hyun Sung,
  • Na Jeong Park,
  • Jeong Eun Park,
  • Hye Sung Yoon and ,
  • Ji Hyeon Baek,
  • Helen Cho and
  • Ji Hoon Park
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

In regard to both natural aging and photoaging caused by UV radiation, a decrease in skin collagen and elastin fibers results in the loss of soft tissue volume. Biodegradable polymer fillers have been used to overcome this problem, but the slow rate...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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18 Citations
13,329 Views
16 Pages

Managing a Burning Face: Clinical Manifestations and Therapeutic Approaches for Neurogenic Rosacea

  • Gabriel Aedo,
  • Marco Chahuán,
  • Elsa Gatica,
  • Isabel Herrera and ,
  • Luis Felipe Parada,
  • Alvaro Seguel,
  • Nigel P. Murray,
  • Sócrates Aedo and
  • Diego Aragón-Caqueo
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting middle-aged women. It presents with flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, papules, pustules, phymatous changes, and ocular involvement. Although typically grouped into four subtypes...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dermatology: Advances in Pathophysiology and Therapies (2nd Edition))
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  • Open Access
12 Citations
10,744 Views
28 Pages

The Potential of Selected Plants and Their Biologically Active Molecules in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders

  • Nicol Urbanska,
  • Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu,
  • Simona Mattova,
  • Patrik Simko and
  • Terezia Kiskova

The incidence of anxiety and depression disorders is increasing worldwide. There is an increasing incidence of hard-to-treat depression with various aspects of origin. Almost 80% of people prefer to use natural remedies and supplements as their prima...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Depression: From Molecular Basis to Therapy—2nd Edition)
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  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,943 Views
17 Pages

Diabetes wound healing presents several significant challenges, which can complicate recovery and lead to severe consequences. Polyethylene glycol loxenatide (PEG-loxe), a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), shows cardiova...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism)
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  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,258 Views
17 Pages

Revealing Lingonberry’s Neuroprotective Potential in Alzheimer’s Disease Through Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking

  • Juncheng Li,
  • Mian Wang,
  • Yi Wang,
  • Xichen Peng and ,
  • Guixiang Lv,
  • Tianhu Zheng,
  • Yahui Peng and
  • Jihong Li
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited treatment options. Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) has demonstrated neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties, yet the underlying mechanisms remain uncle...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Informatics)
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14 Citations
3,084 Views
15 Pages

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common side effect of acetaminophen (APAP) overdose. Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is the most abundant flavonoid in rattan tea, which has a wide range of pharmacological effects. In the current study, APAP-induced AKI models...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,137 Views
18 Pages

Spatio-Temporal Characterization of Cellular Senescence Hallmarks in Experimental Ischemic Stroke

  • Júlia Baixauli-Martín,
  • Maria Consuelo Burguete,
  • Mikahela A. López-Morales,
  • María Castelló-Ruiz and ,
  • Alicia Aliena-Valero,
  • Teresa Jover-Mengual,
  • Dianoush Falahatgaroshibi,
  • Germán Torregrosa and
  • Juan B. Salom
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

In recent years, evidence of the existence of cellular senescence in the central nervous system has accumulated. In ischemic stroke, cellular senescence has been suggested as an unidentified pathophysiological mechanism, prompting research into the n...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Apoptosis and Senescence)
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6 Citations
3,421 Views
14 Pages

Metabolomic Biomarkers in Bovine Embryo Culture Media and Their Relationship with the Developmental Potential of In Vitro-Produced Embryos

  • Elina Tsopp,
  • Kalle Kilk,
  • Andres Gambini,
  • Ants Kavak and ,
  • Esta Nahkur,
  • Anni Viljaste-Seera,
  • Haldja Viinalass and
  • Ülle Jaakma
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Recent studies have shown that the metabolome of single embryo culture media is linked to successful pregnancy. In this study, the analysis was expanded to compare the metabolomes of viable and non-viable early-stage embryos and to examine metabolomi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research on Embryo Developmental Potential)
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3 Citations
2,913 Views
17 Pages

Trichostatin A-Induced Epigenetic Modifications and Their Influence on the Development of Porcine Cloned Embryos Derived from Bone Marrow–Mesenchymal Stem Cells

  • Seung-Chan Lee,
  • Won-Jae Lee,
  • Young-Bum Son,
  • Yeung Bae Jin and ,
  • Hyeon-Jeong Lee,
  • Eunyeong Bok,
  • Sangyeob Lee,
  • Sang-Yun Lee,
  • Chan-Hee Jo and
  • Sung-Lim Lee
  • + 10 authors+ 5 authors

Abnormal epigenetic reprogramming of nuclear-transferred (NT) embryos leads to the limited efficiency of producing cloned animals. Trichostatin A (TSA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, improves NT embryo development, but its role in histone acetylat...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Mechanisms of Somatic Cell Cloning and Other Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Mammals)
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4 Citations
2,302 Views
24 Pages

Differential Transcriptional Programs Reveal Modular Network Rearrangements Associated with Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Alejandra Paulina Pérez-González,
  • Guillermo de Anda-Jáuregui and
  • Enrique Hernández-Lemus

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex, genetically heterogeneous disorder. The diverse phenotypes associated with AD result from interactions between genetic and environmental factors, influencing multiple biological pathways throughout disease...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
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  • Open Access
16 Citations
2,467 Views
16 Pages

Genome-Wide Analysis of the JAZ Gene Family in Potato and Functional Verification of StJAZ23 Under Drought Stress

  • Zhuanfang Pu,
  • Tianyuan Qin,
  • Yihao Wang,
  • Xiangdong Wang and ,
  • Ningfan Shi,
  • Panfeng Yao,
  • Yuhui Liu,
  • Jiangping Bai,
  • Zhenzhen Bi and
  • Chao Sun
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

The JASMONATE-ZIM DOMAIN (JAZ) repressors are crucial proteins in the jasmonic acid signaling pathway that play a significant role in plant growth, development and response to abiotic stress (such as drought, heat, salinity, and low temperature). In...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plant Stress Tolerance: 2nd Edition)
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34 Citations
16,955 Views
23 Pages

Effectiveness of Extracellular Vesicle Application in Skin Aging Treatment and Regeneration: Do We Have Enough Evidence from Clinical Trials?

  • Anna Domaszewska-Szostek,
  • Marta Krzyżanowska,
  • Agnieszka Polak and
  • Monika Puzianowska-Kuźnicka

In recent years, there has been a dynamic development in therapies utilizing extracellular vesicles (EVs) including exosomes. Therefore, we have conducted an analysis of the scientific literature to verify the current state of knowledge about these t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Mechanisms for Skin Protection and Aging)
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7 Citations
2,474 Views
16 Pages

Chitin Synthase Is Required for Cuticle Formation and Molting in the Chinese Mitten Crab Eriocheir sinensis

  • Ting Zhang,
  • Yuning Hu,
  • Siyu Lu,
  • Yanfei Deng and ,
  • Huimin Zhang,
  • Yanhua Zhao,
  • Yawen Yu,
  • Hongbin Huang,
  • Jun Zhou and
  • Xuguang Li
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Chitin synthase is an essential enzyme of the chitin synthesis pathway during molting. In this study, we identified and characterized a chitin synthase (EsCHS) gene in the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis. The spatio-temporal expression and fu...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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  • Open Access
17 Citations
8,117 Views
46 Pages

Sensory signals generated by peripheral nociceptors are transmitted by peptidergic and nonpeptidergic nociceptive primary afferents to the superficial spinal dorsal horn, where their central axon terminals establish synaptic contacts with secondary s...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pharmacology)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,588 Views
21 Pages

Since the advent of the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) system in the gene editing field, diverse CRISPR-based gene editing tools have been developed for treating genetic diseases. Of these, base editors (BEs) are p...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,054 Views
19 Pages

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC), a subtype of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, is characterized by frequent chemoresistance. Genetic mutations commonly observed in TSCC play a critical role in malignant progression; thus, elucidating thei...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,908 Views
34 Pages

Blood-Based DNA Methylation Biomarkers to Identify Risk and Progression of Cardiovascular Disease

  • Tarryn Willmer,
  • Lawrence Mabasa,
  • Jyoti Sharma,
  • Christo J. F. Muller and
  • Rabia Johnson

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounting for half of all NCD-related deaths. The biological onset of CVD may occur long before the development of clinical symptoms, hence...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Advances in Heart Disease: Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics of Heart Research)
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8 Citations
3,264 Views
22 Pages

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a challenging disease, with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) being a key target for new, effective treatments crucial for the signaling pathways regulating cancer cell survival. Targeting EGFR-mediated...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Anticancer Activity of Natural Products and Related Compounds)
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  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,554 Views
22 Pages

Callus Culture System from Lonicera japonica Thunb Anthers: Light Quality Effects on Callus Quality Evaluation

  • Jiali Cheng,
  • Fengxia Guo,
  • Wei Liang,
  • Hongyan Wang and ,
  • Yuan Chen and
  • Pengbin Dong
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Lonicera japonica Thunb has significant edible and medicinal value, possessing heat clearing, detoxification, antibacterial, and blood pressure reduction properties. Currently, its quality is constrained by factors such as climate, environment, flowe...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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13 Citations
2,118 Views
21 Pages

Enhancing the Quality of Indoor-Grown Basil Microgreens with Low-Dose UV-B or UV-C Light Supplementation

  • Ernest Skowron,
  • Magdalena Trojak,
  • Ilona Pacak,
  • Paulina Węzigowska and
  • Julia Szymkiewicz

Controlled-environment crop production often weakens plants’ defense mechanisms, reducing the accumulation of protective phytochemicals essential to human health. Our previous studies demonstrated that short-term supplementation of low-dose ult...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular and Metabolic Regulation of Plant Secondary Metabolism)
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1 Citations
1,474 Views
13 Pages

The immune system’s response to an invading pathogen is the critical determinant in recovery from illness. Here, we hypothesize that the immune response will swiftly follow classical activation and a resolution trajectory in patients with the r...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
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  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,542 Views
15 Pages

Functional Characterization of PeVLN4 Involved in Regulating Pollen Tube Growth from Passion Fruit

  • Hanbing Yang,
  • Xiuqing Wei,
  • Lifeng Wang,
  • Ping Zheng and ,
  • Junzhang Li,
  • Yutong Zou,
  • Lulu Wang,
  • Xinyuan Feng,
  • Jiahui Xu and
  • Yuhui Zhuang
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, is popular for its unique flavor and health benefits. The actin cytoskeleton plays a crucial role in plant growth and development, and villin is a key regulato...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,338 Views
19 Pages

Differentially Expressed Genes in Rat Brain Regions with Different Degrees of Ischemic Damage

  • Ivan B. Filippenkov,
  • Yana Yu. Shpetko,
  • Vasily V. Stavchansky,
  • Alina E. Denisova and ,
  • Vadim V. Yuzhakov,
  • Natalia K. Fomina,
  • Leonid V. Gubsky,
  • Svetlana A. Limborska and
  • Lyudmila V. Dergunova
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Ischemic stroke is a multifactorial disease that leads to brain tissue damage and severe neurological deficit. Transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) models are actively used for the molecular, genetic study of stroke. Previously, using h...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights of Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases)
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11 Citations
2,987 Views
15 Pages

Impact of Tick-Borne Orthoflaviviruses Infection on Compact Human Brain Endothelial Barrier

  • Felix Schweitzer,
  • Tamás Letoha,
  • Albert Osterhaus and
  • Chittappen Kandiyil Prajeeth

Tick-borne encephalitis remains a significant burden on human health in the endemic areas in Central Europe and Eastern Asia. The causative agent, tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), is a neurotropic virus belonging to the genus of Orthoflavivirus....

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
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2 Citations
1,764 Views
16 Pages

Genetic Diversity Assessment and Core Germplasm Screening of Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) in China via Expressed Sequence Tag–Simple Sequence Repeat Markers

  • Xinyu Sun,
  • Qiang Fu,
  • Dong Qin,
  • Jinyu Xiong and ,
  • Xin Quan,
  • Hao Guo,
  • Jiahan Tang,
  • Junwei Huo and
  • Chenqiao Zhu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) has high nutritional value for human health due to its abundant vitamin C, flavonoids, and organic acids. However, its breeding and genetic research have been severely hindered by the lack of scientific tools such as mo...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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10 Citations
3,049 Views
15 Pages

Resveratrol Upregulates Antioxidant Factors Expression and Downmodulates Interferon-Inducible Antiviral Factors in Aging

  • Iara Grigoletto Fernandes,
  • Luana de M. Oliveira,
  • Milena M. de Souza Andrade,
  • Ricardo W. Alberca and ,
  • Júlia Cataldo Lima,
  • Emanuella Sarmento Alho de Sousa,
  • Anna Julia Pietrobon,
  • Nátalli Zanete Pereira,
  • Anna Cláudia Calvielli Castelo Branco and
  • Maria Notomi Sato
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Immunosenescence, a process with a dysfunctional immune response that may favor infection is associated with an increase in inflammatory responses mediated by proinflammatory cytokines, characteristic of inflammaging. Aging and immunosenescence have...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Potential Health Benefits of Resveratrol: Laboratory-Confirmed Mechanisms of Action)
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Cell-mediated immunity and chronic inflammation are hallmarks of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a marker of inflammation and an integrative signal in stress conditions. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a tub...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Machine Learning in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment)
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8 Citations
2,826 Views
16 Pages

Multi-Omics Analysis Revealed the Molecular Mechanisms Affecting Average Daily Gain in Cattle

  • Mingjuan Gu,
  • Hongyu Jiang,
  • Fengying Ma,
  • Shuai Li and ,
  • Yaqiang Guo,
  • Lin Zhu,
  • Caixia Shi,
  • Risu Na,
  • Yu Wang and
  • Wenguang Zhang
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

The average daily gain (ADG) is a critical index for evaluating growth rates in cattle and is closely linked to the economic benefits of the cattle industry. Heredity is one of the factors affecting the daily gain of cattle. However, the molecular me...

(This article belongs to the Topic Advances in Molecular Genetics and Breeding of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats)
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2 Citations
7,349 Views
14 Pages

Effects of Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine on Circulating Ghrelin, Insulin, and Glucose Levels in Rats

  • Huimei Wei,
  • Elise C. Maul,
  • Annet Kyomuhangi,
  • Shawn Park and ,
  • Maddilynn L. Mutchler,
  • Chang-Guo Zhan and
  • Fang Zheng
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Opioid mixed with cocaine has been increasingly implicated in overdose deaths, including both intentional co-use of opioid and cocaine and fentanyl-adulterated drug supply. As ghrelin plays an important role in drug reward and can also influence insu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cell Metabolism: Its Physiology, Dysfunction, and Related Metabolic Complications)
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2 Citations
1,587 Views
14 Pages

NAC047/052/104 Synergistically Regulate the Dark-Induced Leaf Senescence in Non-Heading Chinese Cabbage

  • Bing Yang,
  • Dingyu Zhang,
  • Zitong Meng,
  • Yijiang Yin and ,
  • Xiao Yang,
  • Mengqin Cao,
  • Ruixin Li,
  • Yishan Song and
  • Hongfang Zhu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Non-heading Chinese cabbage (NHCC) is an important vegetable, and its leaves are harvested for consumption. Thus, the initiation and progression of leaf senescence in NHCC directly impact its yield and quality. In multiple plant species, NAC transcri...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research on Plant Genomics and Breeding: 2nd Edition)
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The Impact of SNP Score on Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Concentration and Coronary Artery Disease

  • Darius Čereškevičius,
  • Ieva Čiapienė,
  • Ali Aldujeli,
  • Vytautas Zabiela and ,
  • Vaiva Lesauskaitė,
  • Kristina Zubielienė,
  • Vytautas Raškevičius,
  • Diana Žaliaduonytė,
  • Ramūnas Unikas and
  • Vacis Tatarūnas
  • + 11 authors+ 6 authors

Hypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), along with inflammation, is a well-known risk factor for developing atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Many patients with hyperchol...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genomics)
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2 Citations
2,348 Views
10 Pages

Characterization of Salivary Microbiota in Japanese Patients with Oral Cancer

  • Kenichi Kumagai,
  • Shigeo Ishikawa,
  • Mitsuyoshi Iino,
  • Kaoru Edamatsu and ,
  • Naoki Okuyama,
  • Kazuyuki Yusa,
  • Yudai Shimizu,
  • Reo Aoki,
  • Chieko Masuda and
  • Yoshiki Hamada
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

This study aimed to characterize salivary microbiota in patients with oral cancer using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. DNA was extracted from saliva samples of 23 patients with oral cancer and 95 age-matched controls. A metagenomic analysis was perfor...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
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12 Citations
3,069 Views
13 Pages

Comparative Study of Deep Transfer Learning Models for Semantic Segmentation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Micrographs

  • Maksim Solopov,
  • Elizaveta Chechekhina,
  • Anna Kavelina,
  • Gulnara Akopian and ,
  • Viktor Turchin,
  • Andrey Popandopulo,
  • Dmitry Filimonov and
  • Roman Ishchenko
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of neural network models—U-Net, DeepLabV3+, SegNet and Mask R-CNN—for the semantic segmentation of micrographs of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). A dat...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fundamental and Practical Perspectives in Regenerative Medicine: Proceedings of the VI National Congress of Regenerative Medicine (2024))
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4,957 Views
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Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Atherosclerosis: Research Progress

  • Zhonghong Shi,
  • Sihe Gong,
  • Yanni Li,
  • Kaijie Yan and ,
  • Yimin Bao and
  • Ke Ning
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Atherosclerosis (AS) is a disease characterised by the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques on the inner walls of blood vessels, resulting in their narrowing. In its early stages, atherosclerosis remains asymptomatic and undetectable by convention...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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9 Citations
2,055 Views
18 Pages

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) is a type of leguminous plant with high feeding value. It contains a high concentration of tannins at all growth stages, which can precipitate soluble proteins and form a large number of persistent foams in the rumen,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advance in Plant Abiotic Stress: 2nd Edition)
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4 Citations
2,453 Views
14 Pages

HOXA1 Contributes to Bronchial Epithelial Cell Cycle Progression by Regulating p21/CDKN1A

  • Elizabeth McCluskey,
  • Sathesh Kanna Velli,
  • Rafal Kaminski,
  • Tyler Markward and ,
  • Hannah Leming,
  • Daohai Yu and
  • Umadevi Sajjan
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Airway basal cells proliferate and regenerate airway epithelium after injury. The first step during airway epithelial repair is airway basal cell proliferation to close the wound. Previously, we demonstrated that homeobox (HOX) A1 expression is reduc...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics)
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8 Citations
2,653 Views
12 Pages

Sodium Iodate-Induced Ferroptosis in Photoreceptor-Derived 661W Cells Through the Depletion of GSH

  • Chao Chen,
  • Han Wang,
  • Jiuyu Yang,
  • Bi Zhao and ,
  • Yutian Lei,
  • Hanqiao Li,
  • Kunhuan Yang,
  • Benying Liu and
  • Yong Diao
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Oxidative stress-induced photoreceptor cell death is closely associated with the etiology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and sodium iodate (SI) has been widely used as an oxidant stimulus in AMD models to induce retinal pigment epithelium...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Biology)
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  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,030 Views
18 Pages

Identification of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Gene Family in Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Analysis of Expression Pattern Under Drought Stress

  • Mengyuan He,
  • Xu Ouyang,
  • Linyuan Cheng,
  • Yuetao Li and ,
  • Nana Shi,
  • Hongxia Ma,
  • Yu Sun,
  • Hua Yao and
  • Haitao Shen
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) are a gene family that relies on NAD +/NADP + proteins to oxidize toxic aldehydes to non-toxic carboxylic acids, and they play a crucial role in the growth and development of plants, as well as in their ability to with...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Plant Sciences)
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3 Citations
2,804 Views
38 Pages

Changes in the Proteomic Profile After Audiogenic Kindling in the Inferior Colliculus of the GASH/Sal Model of Epilepsy

  • Laura Zeballos,
  • Carlos García-Peral,
  • Martín M. Ledesma,
  • Jerónimo Auzmendi and ,
  • Alberto Lazarowski and
  • Dolores E. López
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Epilepsy is a multifaceted neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures and associated with molecular and immune alterations in key brain regions. The GASH/Sal (Genetic Audiogenic Seizure Hamster, Salamanca), a genetic model for audiogen...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
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6 Citations
5,859 Views
25 Pages

Development of Anti-Inflammatory Agents Utilizing DC-SIGN Mediated IL-10 Secretion in Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Disorders: Bridging Veterinary and Human Health

  • Hayeon Baek,
  • Seung-Woo Yang,
  • Seulki Kim,
  • Yunseok Lee and ,
  • Hwi Park,
  • Min Park,
  • Byung-Ju Jeon,
  • Hanwool Park,
  • Han-Sung Hwang and
  • Young-Sun Kang
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

DC-SIGN (dendritic cell-specific intercellular adhesion molecule-3-grabbing non-integrin) is a C-type lectin receptor expressed on dendritic cells and M2 macrophages, playing a key role in immune regulation and pathogen recognition. Its ability to me...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Immunology)
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6 Citations
3,415 Views
19 Pages

Exploring the In Vitro Photoprotective Effect of a Combination of Aspalathus linearis Natural Extracts: First Steps in Developing New Technologies for Photoprotection Strategies

  • Irene Cáceres Estévez,
  • Luisa Haya Rodriguez,
  • Elena Haro Perdiguero,
  • Francisco Javier Moreno Tovar and ,
  • David Montalvo Lobo,
  • Luis Nieto Botella,
  • Salvador González and
  • Ana López Sánchez
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

There is a need for new technologies in photoprotection. The negative effects of solar exposure on the skin have been amply demonstrated and there is an urgency for the development of alternative photoprotective approaches. In this respect, natural e...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Natural Products in Drug Discovery)
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8 Citations
8,330 Views
21 Pages

Use of Natural Biomolecules in Animal Feed to Enhance Livestock Reproduction

  • Ikram BenSouf,
  • Mariem Saidani,
  • Asma Maazoun,
  • Bochra Bejaoui and ,
  • Manel Ben Larbi,
  • Naceur M’Hamdi,
  • Hebib Aggad,
  • Nicolas Joly,
  • Janne Rojas and
  • Patrick Martin
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

Feed additives are crucial in livestock production, enhancing performance, health, and reproductive efficiency. Recently, there has been a shift toward natural biomolecules as feed additives, specifically targeting improved reproductive outcomes and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Insight into the Processing and Characterization of Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils)
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18 Citations
5,158 Views
23 Pages

Fighting Bleb Fibrosis After Glaucoma Surgery: Updated Focus on Key Players and Novel Targets for Therapy

  • Matteo Sacchi,
  • Davide Tomaselli,
  • Maria Ludovica Ruggeri,
  • Francesca Bianca Aiello and ,
  • Pierfilippo Sabella,
  • Stefano Dore,
  • Antonio Pinna,
  • Rodolfo Mastropasqua,
  • Mario Nubile and
  • Luca Agnifili
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Filtration bleb (FB) fibrosis represents the primary risk factor for glaucoma filtration surgery (GFS) failure. We reviewed the most recent literature on post-GFS fibrosis in humans, focusing on novel molecular pathways and antifibrotic treatments. T...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances In and Insights into the Treatment of Glaucoma)
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101 Citations
28,040 Views
26 Pages

Mercury Exposure and Health Effects: What Do We Really Know?

  • Angelika Edyta Charkiewicz,
  • Wioleta Justyna Omeljaniuk,
  • Marzena Garley and
  • Jacek Nikliński

Mercury is widely used in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Meanwhile, according to the World Health Organization, it has been ranked as one of the ten most hazardous substances in the world, with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Regist...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Trace Elements in Nutrition and Health)

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