IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2940: China’s Land Uses in the Multi-Region Input–Output Framework International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162940 Authors: Chao Bao Mutian Xu Siao Sun The finite resource of land is subject to competing pressures from food demand, urbanization, and ecosystem service provision. Linking the land resource use to the whole production chain and final consumption of various products and services offers a new perspective...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2941: Associations between Self-Determined Motivation, Accelerometer-Determined Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Chinese College Students International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162941 Authors: Kun Tao Wenxi Liu Shanying Xiong Lodewyk Ken Nan Zeng Qingwen Peng Xiaoni Yan Junli Wang Yizhong Wu Mingzhi Lei Xianxiong Li Zan Gao Purpose: To better promote college students’...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2939: Heavy Drinking and Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs among University Students: A 9-Year Follow-Up International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162939 Authors: Alicia Busto Miramontes Lucía Moure-Rodríguez Ainara Díaz-Geada Socorro Rodríguez-Holguín Montserrat Corral Fernando Cadaveira Francisco Caamaño-Isorna Purpose: Investigations suggest non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) is associated...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2938: Evaluation of Policies on Inappropriate Treatment of Dead Hogs from the Perspective of Loss Aversion International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162938 Authors: Yang Wang Punishment policies on the inappropriate treatment of dead hogs play a key role in safeguarding public health and environmental protection. These policies aim to regulate the behavior of farmers and promote the development of sustainable agriculture....
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2936: Green Public Procurement at a Regional Level. Case Study: The Valencia Region of Spain International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162936 Authors: Jose Luis Fuentes-Bargues Pablo Sebastian Ferrer-Gisbert Mª Carmen González-Cruz María Jose Bastante-Ceca Research on current practices and the state of green public procurement enables the identification of areas that can be improved, as well as opportunities...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2935: Healthy for Life Pilot Study: A Multicomponent School and Home Based Physical Activity Intervention for Disadvantaged Children International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162935 Authors: Pearce Dollman The study aimed to develop and evaluate a multicomponent school and home based physical activity (PA) intervention in children in grades 3–7 (aged 8–13 years) and determine the psychological...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2937: Occurrence and Toxicological Risk Evaluation of Organochlorine Pesticides from Suburban Soils of Kenya International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162937 Authors: Teresiah M. Mungai Jun Wang The use of organic chemicals in agriculture and manufacturing has raised concerns about the dangers of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in the environment. By examining OCPs occurrence in the suburban soils from Kenya, this...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2933: Association between Anemia and Cognitive Impairment among Elderly Patients with Heart Failure International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162933 Authors: Eun Young Kim Youn-Jung Son Cognitive impairment is more prevalent in heart failure (HF) patients. Anemia can influence cognitive ability and is likely more prevalent in elderly patients with HF. However, there are limited data on the association of anemia with...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2934: Effect of Land Expropriation on Land-Lost Farmers’ Health: Empirical Evidence from Rural China International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162934 Authors: Yuxin Wang Wenlong Li Jinping Xiong Ying Li Huaqing Wu With rapid urbanization and industry development, China has witnessed substantial land acquisition. Using the rural household survey data, this paper examines the impact of land expropriation on...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2932: Continuity of Physicians’ Dedication to Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care: A 14-year Nationwide Survey in Taiwan International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162932 Authors: Bo-Ren Cheng Ming-Hwai Lin Hsiao-Ting Chang Yi-Jen Wang Tzeng-Ji Chen Li-Fang Chou Shinn-Jang Hwang Background: The work continuity of physicians in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) has a great impact on the quality...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2930: Association between Periodontitis and Metabolic Syndrome in a Korean Nationally Representative Sample of Adults Aged 35–79 Years International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162930 Authors: Ji-Soo Kim Se-Yeon Kim Min-Ji Byon Jung-Ha Lee Seung-Hwa Jeong Jin-Bom Kim This study aimed to evaluate the association between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome (MetS) and to investigate risk factors associated...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2931: Process Optimization of Electrochemical Oxidation of Ammonia to Nitrogen for Actual Dyeing Wastewater Treatment International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162931 Authors: Jiachao Yao Yu Mei Guanghua Xia Yin Lu Dongmei Xu Nabo Sun Jiade Wang Jun Chen To mitigate the potential environmental risks caused by nitrogen compounds from industrial wastewater, residual ammonia after conventional wastewater...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2929: An Empirical Analysis of Delayed Monthly Bill Payments as an Early Risk Factor of Increased Suicidal Behavior International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162929 Authors: Sujin Kim Myoungsoon You This study examines the potential of delayed monthly bill payments as a predictor of suicidal behavior in South Korea with the highest suicide rate among developed countries. Using the Korea Welfare Panel Study, multivariable...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2926: Quantifying the Impacts of Economic Progress, Economic Structure, Urbanization Process, and Number of Vehicles on PM2.5 Concentration: A Provincial Panel Data Model Analysis of China International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162926 Authors: Haoran Zhao Sen Guo Huiru Zhao With the rapid development of China’s economy, the environmental problems are becoming increasingly prominent, especially the...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2927: Geodemographic Area Classification and Association with Mortality: An Ecological Study of Small Areas of Cyprus International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162927 Authors: Demetris Lamnisos Nicos Middleton Nikoletta Kyprianou Michael A. Talias Geographical investigations are a core function of public health monitoring, providing the foundation for resource allocation and policies for reducing health inequalities....
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2928: Relation between Length of Exposure to Epidural Analgesia during Labour and Birth Mode International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162928 Authors: Laura Garcia-Lausin Mercedes Perez-Botella Xavier Duran Maria Felisa Mamblona-Vicente Maria Jesus Gutierrez-Martin Eugenia Gómez de Enterria-Cuesta Ramon Escuriet Objective: To appraise the relationship between the length of exposure to epidural analgesia...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2925: Outbreak of Cholera Due to Cyclone Kenneth in Northern Mozambique, 2019
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2925: Outbreak of Cholera Due to Cyclone Kenneth in Northern Mozambique, 2019 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162925 Authors: Edgar Cambaza Edson Mongo Elda Anapakala Robina Nhambire Jacinto Singo Edsone Machava Cyclone Kenneth was the strongest in the recorded history of the African continent. It landed in the Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique on 25 April 2019, causing 45 deaths,...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2924: Prospective Analysis of Prevalence, Trajectories of Change, and Correlates of Cannabis Misuse in Older Adolescents from Coastal Touristic Regions in Croatia International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162924 Authors: Lejla Obradovic Salcin Vesna Miljanovic Damjanovic Anamarija Jurcev Savicevic Divo Ban Natasa Zenic The prevalence of illicit drug misuse, including cannabis, in Croatian touristic regions...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2923: Variations of Internal and External Load Variables between Intermittent Small-Sided Soccer Game Training Regimens International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162923 Authors: Filipe Manuel Clemente Pantelis Theodoros Nikolaidis Thomas Rosemann Beat Knechtle The purpose of this study was twofold: (i) analyze the variations of internal and external load between intermittent regimens (6 × 3’...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2922: Dissipation Behavior of Three Pesticides in Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) Pads in Morelos, Mexico International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162922 Authors: Irene Iliana Ramírez-Bustos Hugo Saldarriaga-Noreña Ernesto Fernández-Herrera Porfirio Juárez-López Iran Alia-Tejacal Dagoberto Guillén-Sánchez Ismael Rivera-León Víctor López-Martínez The dissipation of three field-applied...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2920: Residential Wood Combustion in Finland: PM2.5 Emissions and Health Impacts with and without Abatement Measures International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162920 Authors: Savolahti Lehtomäki Karvosenoja Paunu Korhonen Kukkonen Kupiainen Kangas Karppinen Hänninen Exposure to fine particles in ambient air has been estimated to be one of the leading environmental health risks in...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2919: How Do Coworkers Aid in Coping with Emotional Exhaustion? An Experience Sampling Method Approach International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162919 Authors: Jing Xiu Zhenduo Zhang Zhigang Li Junwei Zheng The present study emphasizes the indirect influences of coworker helping behavior on emotional exhaustion through psychological availability and the moderating role of perceived task demands on a daily basis....
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2918: A Linguistic Hierarchy Model with Self-Confidence Preference Relations and Its Application in Co-Regulation of Food Safety in China International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162918 Authors: Fan Zhang Tang Linguistic preference relations are widely used by decision makers to elicit their preferences over alternatives in the Group Decision Making (GDM) process. Recent studies have shown that self-confidence,...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2921: How Does the Built Environment in Compact Metropolitan Cities Affect Health? A Systematic Review of Korean Studies International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162921 Authors: Kim Yoo This systematic review aimed to examine the associations between health-related outcomes and the built environment (BE) characteristics of compact metropolitan cities in Korea using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2917: Did E-Cigarette Users Notice the New European Union’s E-Cigarette Legislation? Findings from the 2015–2017 International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162917 Authors: Dirk-Jan A. van Mourik Gera E. Nagelhout Bas van den Putte Karin Hummel Marc C. Willemsen Hein de Vries This study examined to what extent e-cigarette users noticed the European Union’s...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2915: Does Place Matter? An International Comparison of Early Childhood Development Outcomes between the Metropolitan Areas of Melbourne, Australia and Montreal, Canada International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162915 Authors: Catherine Dea Lise Gauvin Michel Fournier Sharon Goldfeld There is strong consensus about the importance of early childhood development (ECD) for improving population health and closing...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2916: Associations between School Food Environments, Body Mass Index and Dietary Intakes among Regional School Students in Victoria, Australia: A Cross-Sectional Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162916 Authors: Laura Alston Nicholas Crooks Claudia Strugnell Liliana Orellana Steven Allender Claire Rennie Melanie Nichols (1) Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is a significant...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2913: Investigation of Relationship Between Spatial Distribution of Medical Equipment and Preventable Mortality International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162913 Authors: Beata Gavurova David Tucek Viliam Kovac The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between the spatial distribution of the selected medical equipment and the preventable mortality rate in the regions of the Slovak Republic. The main...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2914: The Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Biomarkers of Inflammation Produced by Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated RAW264.7 Macrophages International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162914 Authors: Vedastus W. Makene Edmund J. Pool Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are common pollutants in the environment and can induce disruption of the endocrine and immune systems. The present study evaluated the effects...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2912: Evaluating Latent Tuberculosis Infection Test Performance Using Latent Class Analysis in a TB and HIV Endemic Setting International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162912 Authors: Shahieda Adams Rodney Ehrlich Roslynn Baatjies Nandini Dendukuri Zhuoyu Wang Keertan Dheda Background: Given the lack of a gold standard for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and paucity of performance data from endemic...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2911: Shorter Time to Full Preterm Feeding Using Intact Protein Formula: A Randomized Controlled Trial International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162911 Authors: Maria Elisabetta Baldassarre Antonio Di Mauro Margherita Fanelli Manuela Capozza Jennifer L. Wampler Timothy Cooper Nicola Laforgia Background: This study was carried out to evaluate enteral feeding advancement and tolerance in preterm infants...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2909: Factors Influencing the Accessibility of Maternal Health Service in Cambodia International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162909 Authors: Won Ju Hwang Yeon Mi Park Despite worldwide efforts, maternal and child mortality remains a major health problem in many developing countries. Cambodia’s maternal mortality rate has decreased over recent years through government efforts and support from various international...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2910: Associations between Indoor Air Pollution and Acute Respiratory Infections among Under-Five Children in Afghanistan: Do SES and Sex Matter? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162910 Authors: Juwel Rana Jalal Uddin Richard Peltier Youssef Oulhote Background: Low-income families often depend on fuels such as wood, coal, and animal dung for cooking. Such solid fuels are highly polluting and are a primary...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2908: Profit Analysis of Papaya Crops under Greenhouses as an Alternative to Traditional Intensive Horticulture in Southeast Spain International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162908 Authors: Mireille N. Honoré Luis J. Belmonte-Ureña Asensio Navarro-Velasco Francisco Camacho-Ferre The high-yield agricultural model in Almería is based on eight different crops. Having led fruit and vegetable exports in...
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2907: Increased Incidence of Glaucoma in Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Population-Based Cohort Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16162907 Authors: Hsiang-Wen Chien Pei-Hsuan Wu Kai Wang Chi-Chin Sun Jing-Yang Huang Shun-Fa Yang Hung-Chi Chen Chia-Yi Lee The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the incidence of glaucoma in patients diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3986: Calcium as a Key Player in Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: Adhesion Disorder or Intracellular Alteration? International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163986 Authors: Francesco Moccia Francesco Lodola Ilaria Stadiotti Chiara Assunta Pilato Milena Bellin Stefano Carugo Giulio Pompilio Elena Sommariva Angela Serena Maione Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is an inherited heart disease characterized by sudden death in...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3985: Antitumor Effect of Pyrogallol via miR-134 Mediated S Phase Arrest and Inhibition of PI3K/AKT/Skp2/cMyc Signaling in Hepatocellular Carcinoma International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163985 Authors: Hyojin Ahn Eunji Im Dae Young Lee Hyo-Jung Lee Ji Hoon Jung Sung-Hoon Kim Though Pyrogallol, one of the natural polyphenols, was known to have anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects in breast and colon cancers, the underlying...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3988: Rolling Circle cDNA Synthesis Uncovers Circular RNA Splice Variants International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163988 Authors: Aniruddha Das Pranita K. Rout Myriam Gorospe Amaresh C. Panda High-throughput RNA sequencing and novel bioinformatic pipelines have identified thousands of circular (circ)RNAs containing backsplice junction sequences. However, circRNAs generated from multiple exons may contain different combinations of exons...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3983: Transgenerational Perpetuation of CHS Gene Expression and DNA Methylation Status Induced by Short Oligodeoxynucleotides in Flax (Linum usitatissimum) International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163983 Authors: Magdalena Dzialo Jan Szopa Agata Hnitecka Magdalena Zuk Over two decades ago, short oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) were proven to be an effective and rapid technique for analysis of gene function without interference in the plant...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3984: How Plants Handle Trivalent (+3) Elements International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163984 Authors: Charlotte Poschenrieder Silvia Busoms Juan Barceló Plant development and fitness largely depend on the adequate availability of mineral elements in the soil. Most essential nutrients are available and can be membrane transported either as mono or divalent cations or as mono- or divalent anions. Trivalent cations are highly toxic to...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3981: Regulation of Hedgehog signaling Offers A Novel Perspective for Bone Homeostasis Disorder Treatment International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163981 Authors: Wen-Ting Lv Dong-Hua Du Rui-Juan Gao Chun-Wei Yu Yan Jia Zhi-Feng Jia Chun-Jie Wang The hedgehog (HH) signaling pathway is central to the regulation of bone development and homeostasis. HH signaling is not only involved in osteoblast differentiation from bone marrow...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3982: Exosomal L1CAM Stimulates Glioblastoma Cell Motility, Proliferation, and Invasiveness International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163982 Authors: Karma R. Pace Reetika Dutt Deni S. Galileo Immunoglobulin superfamily protein L1CAM (L1, CD171) normally facilitates neuronal migration, differentiation, and axon guidance during development. Many types of cancers, including glioblastoma (GBM), also abnormally express L1, and this has been...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3979: Role of miRNAs in Alzheimer's Disease and Possible Fields of Application International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163979 Authors: Silvestro Bramanti Mazzon miRNAs (or microRNAs) are a class of single-stranded RNA molecules, responsible for post-transcriptional gene silencing through binding to the coding region as well as 3’ and 5’ untranslated region of target genes. About 70% of experimentally detectable...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3980: A Metagenomic-Based Approach for the Characterization of Bacterial Diversity Associated with Spontaneous Malolactic Fermentations in Wine International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163980 Authors: Carmen Berbegal Luigimaria Borruso Mariagiovanna Fragasso Maria Tufariello Pasquale Russo Lorenzo Brusetti Giuseppe Spano Vittorio Capozzi This study reports the first application of a next generation sequencing (NGS) analysis....
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3978: Improved Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmia by Amiodarone Treatment through Autophagy International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163978 Authors: Huang Hsu Huang Yen Lin Peng Yen Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver. In basic studies, the regulation of autophagy has offered promising results for HCC treatment. This study aimed to address the question...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3977: A Computational Analysis of Alternative Splicing across Mammalian Tissues Reveals Circadian and Ultradian Rhythms in Splicing Events International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163977 Authors: Rukeia El-Athman Dora Knezevic Luise Fuhr Angela Relógio Mounting evidence points to a role of the circadian clock in the temporal regulation of post-transcriptional processes in mammals, including alternative splicing (AS). In this study,...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3975: Hydrogen Sulfide Attenuates Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Injury in Human Lung Epithelial A549 Cells International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163975 Authors: Mingqi Wang Xinyu Cao Chang Luan Zhengqiang Li Lung tissues are frequently exposed to a hyperoxia environment, which leads to oxidative stress injuries. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is widely implicated in physiological and pathological processes and its antioxidant effect has attracted...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3976: Agrobacterium-Mediated Gene Transient Overexpression and Tobacco Rattle Virus (TRV)-Based Gene Silencing in Cassava International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163976 Authors: Hongqiu Zeng Yanwei Xie Guoyin Liu Yunxie Wei Wei Hu Haitao Shi Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression and virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) are very useful in functional genomics in plants. However, whether these methods are effective in cassava...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3974: A Novel Peptide Ameliorates LPS-Induced Intestinal Inflammation and Mucosal Barrier Damage via Its Antioxidant and Antiendotoxin Effects International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163974 Authors: Lulu Zhang Xubiao Wei Rijun Zhang Dayong Si James N. Petitte Baseer Ahmad Manyi Zhang Intestinal inflammation is an inflammatory disease resulting from immune dysregulation in the gut. It can increase the risk of enteric cancer,...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3973: Unexpected Discoveries Should Be Reconsidered in Science—A Look to the Past? International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163973 Authors: Alberto Foletti Stefano Fais From the past, we know how much “serendipity” has played a pivotal role in scientific discoveries. The definition of serendipity implies the finding of one thing while looking for something else. The most known example of this is the discovery of penicillin....
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3971: Cadmium and Plant Development: An Agony from Seed to Seed International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163971 Authors: Michiel Huybrechts Ann Cuypers Jana Deckers Verena Iven Stéphanie Vandionant Marijke Jozefczak Sophie Hendrix Anthropogenic pollution of agricultural soils with cadmium (Cd) should receive adequate attention as Cd accumulation in crops endangers human health. When Cd is present in the soil, plants are exposed...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3972: Targeting Mitochondrial Fission Using Mdivi-1 in A Clinically Relevant Large Animal Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Pilot Study International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163972 Authors: Sang-Bing Ong Xiu-Yi Kwek Khairunnisa Katwadi Sauri Hernandez-Resendiz Gustavo Crespo-Avilan Nur Ismail Ying-Hsi Lin En Yap Song-Yi Lim K Ja Chrishan Ramachandra Nicole Tee Jin Toh Winston Shim Philip Wong Hector...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3969: Modulating Expression of Thioredoxin Interacting Protein (TXNIP) Prevents Secondary Damage and Preserves Visual Function in a Mouse Model of Ischemia/Reperfusion International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163969 Authors: Maha Coucha Ahmed Y. Shanab Mohamed Sayed Almira Vazdarjanova Azza B. El-Remessy Retinal neurodegeneration, an early characteristic of several blinding diseases, triggers glial activation, resulting in inflammation,...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3970: Clumps of Mesenchymal Stem Cell/Extracellular Matrix Complexes Generated with Xeno-Free Conditions Facilitate Bone Regeneration via Direct and Indirect Osteogenesis International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163970 Authors: Souta Motoike Mikihito Kajiya Nao Komatsu Susumu Horikoshi Tomoya Ogawa Hisakatsu Sone Shinji Matsuda Kazuhisa Ouhara Tomoyuki Iwata Noriyoshi Mizuno Tsuyoshi Fujita Makoto Ikeya Hidemi Kurihara...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3967: Derailed Ceramide Metabolism in Atopic Dermatitis (AD): A Causal Starting Point for a Personalized (Basic) Therapy International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163967 Authors: Markus Blaess Hans-Peter Deigner Active rebuilding, stabilizing, and maintaining the lipid barrier of the skin is an encouraging disease management and care concept for dry skin, atopic dermatitis (eczema, neurodermatitis), and psoriasis. For decades, corticosteroids...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3966: New Molecular Markers Involved in Regulation of Ovarian Granulosa Cell Morphogenesis, Development and Differentiation during Short-Term Primary In Vitro Culture—Transcriptomic and Histochemical Study Based on Ovaries and Individual Separated Follicles International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163966 Authors: Magdalena Kulus Patrycja Sujka-Kordowska Aneta Konwerska Piotr Celichowski Wiesława Kranc Jakub Kulus Hanna Piotrowska-Kempisty...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3968: Transcriptional Response of Subcutaneous White Adipose Tissue to Acute Cold Exposure in Mice International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163968 Authors: Xiaojuan Liang Jianfei Pan Chunwei Cao Lilan Zhang Ying Zhao Yiping Fan Kui Li Cong Tao Yanfang Wang Beige adipose tissue has been considered to have potential applications in combating obesity and its related metabolic diseases. However, the mechanisms of acute cold-stimulated...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3965: Reaction Kinetic Models of Antibiotic Heteroresistance International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163965 Authors: Antal Martinecz Fabrizio Clarelli Sören Abel Pia Abel zur Wiesch Bacterial heteroresistance (i.e., the co-existence of several subpopulations with different antibiotic susceptibilities) can delay the clearance of bacteria even with long antibiotic exposure. Some proposed mechanisms have been successfully described with...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3964: Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch Extracts Prevent Bone Loss and Architectural Deterioration and Enhance Osteoblastic Bone Formation by Regulating the IGF-1/PI3K/mTOR Pathway in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163964 Authors: Wan Gong Naidan Zhang Gang Cheng Quanlong Zhang Yuqiong He Yi Shen Qi Zhang Bo Zhu Qiaoyan Zhang Luping Qin Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (RR, named...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3963: BrTCP7 Transcription Factor Is Associated with MeJA-Promoted Leaf Senescence by Activating the Expression of BrOPR3 and BrRCCR International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163963 Authors: Yan-mei Xu Xian-mei Xiao Ze-xiang Zeng Xiao-li Tan Zong-li Liu Jian-wen Chen Xin-guo Su Jian-ye Chen The plant hormone jasmonic acid (JA) has been recognized as an important promoter of leaf senescence in plants. However, upstream transcription...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3962: Endothelial Ca2+ Signaling, Angiogenesis and Vasculogenesis: just What It Takes to Make a Blood Vessel International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163962 Authors: Moccia Negri Shekha Faris Guerra It has long been known that endothelial Ca2+ signals drive angiogenesis by recruiting multiple Ca2+-sensitive decoders in response to pro-angiogenic cues, such as vascular endothelial growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor,...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3959: Combination of Fetal Fraction Estimators Based on Fragment Lengths and Fragment Counts in Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163959 Authors: Juraj Gazdarica Rastislav Hekel Jaroslav Budis Marcel Kucharik Frantisek Duris Jan Radvanszky Jan Turna Tomas Szemes The reliability of non-invasive prenatal testing is highly dependent on accurate estimation of fetal fraction. Several methods...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3961: Cell Interactions in Biliary Diseases: Clues from Pathophysiology and Repair Mechanisms to Foster Early Assessment International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163961 Authors: Luca Fabris Carlo Spirli Joachim Mertens In modern hepatology, diseases of the biliary epithelium, currently termed cholangiopathies, represent one of the main gaps in knowledge, both on experimental and clinical grounds, though they started to draw attention since...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3958: Chlorin e6-Loaded PEG-PCL Nanoemulsion for Photodynamic Therapy and In Vivo Drug Delivery International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163958 Authors: Changhee Park Jihye Yoo Donghyun Lee Seok-young Jang Soonmin Kwon Heebeom Koo We fabricated poly (ethylene glycol)-block-polycaprolactone (PEG-b-PCL) nanoemulsion for drug delivery and photodynamic therapy. PEG-b-PCL effectively stabilized the interface between water and soybean...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3960: Targeting Cellular Metabolism Modulates Head and Neck Oncogenesis International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163960 Authors: Yi-Ta Hsieh Yi-Fen Chen Shu-Chun Lin Kuo-Wei Chang Wan-Chun Li Considering the great energy and biomass demand for cell survival, cancer cells exhibit unique metabolic signatures compared to normal cells. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most prevalent neoplasms worldwide. Recent...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3957: Protection of Male Rat Offspring against Hypertension Programmed by Prenatal Dexamethasone Administration and Postnatal High-Fat Diet with the Nrf2 Activator Dimethyl Fumarate during Pregnancy International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163957 Authors: Chien-Ning Hsu Yu-Ju Lin Hong-Ren Yu I-Chun Lin Jiunn-Ming Sheen Li-Tung Huang You-Lin Tain Hypertension can originate from early-life exposure to oxidative stress. As reported,...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3955: Computational Mechanistic Insights on the NO Oxidation Reaction Catalyzed by Non-Heme Biomimetic Cr-N-Tetramethylated Cyclam Complexes International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163955 Authors: Tiziana Marino Maria Grazia Fortino Nino Russo Marirosa Toscano Marta Erminia Alberto The conversion reaction of NO to NO3− ion catalyzed by the end-on [Cr(III)(n-TMC)(O2)(Cl)]+ superoxo and side-on [Cr(IV)(n-TMC)(O2)(Cl)]+ peroxo...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3954: Bioactivity and Bactericidal Mechanism of Histidine-Rich β-Hairpin Peptide Against Gram-Negative Bacteria International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163954 Authors: Na Dong Chensi Wang Tingting Zhang Lei Zhang Chenyu Xue Xinjun Feng Chongpeng Bi Anshan Shan Antibacterial peptides (APMs) are a new type of antibacterial substance. The relationship between their structure and function remains indistinct; in particular,...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3952: Expression of Alpha-Enolase (ENO1), Myc Promoter-Binding Protein-1 (MBP-1) and Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) Reflect the Nature and Aggressiveness of Breast Tumors International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163952 Authors: Patrizia Cancemi Miriam Buttacavoli Elena Roz Salvatore Feo Breast cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease: Several molecular alterations cause cell proliferation and the acquisition of an...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3956: Development of an Exercise Training Protocol to Investigate Arteriogenesis in a Murine Model of Peripheral Artery Disease International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163956 Authors: Ayko Bresler Johanna Vogel Daniel Niederer Daphne Gray Thomas Schmitz-Rixen Kerstin Troidl Exercise is a treatment option in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients to improve their clinical trajectory, at least in part induced by collateral growth....
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3953: Goniothalamin Induces Necroptosis and Anoikis in Human Invasive Breast Cancer MDA-MB-231 Cells International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163953 Authors: Patompong Khaw-on Wilart Pompimon Ratana Banjerdpongchai Goniothalamin (GTN) is toxic to several types of cancer cells in vitro. However, its effects on non-apoptotic cell death induction of human cancer cells have been poorly documented. Here, an investigation of the anti-cancer...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3951: Understanding the Mechanisms of Resistance in EGFR-Positive NSCLC: From Tissue to Liquid Biopsy to Guide Treatment Strategy International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163951 Authors: Marzia Del Re Stefania Crucitta Giulia Gianfilippo Antonio Passaro Iacopo Petrini Giuliana Restante Angela Michelucci Stefano Fogli Filippo de Marinis Camillo Porta Antonio Chella Romano Danesi Liquid biopsy has emerged as an...
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3950: Comprehensive Analysis of LncRNA Reveals the Temporal-Specific Module of Goat Skeletal Muscle Development International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163950 Authors: Yinghui Ling Qi Zheng Menghua Sui Lu Zhu Lina Xu Yunhai Zhang Ya Liu Fugui Fang Mingxing Chu Yuehui Ma Xiaorong Zhang A series of complex processes regulate muscle development, and lncRNAs play essential roles in the regulation of skeletal myogenesis....
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3949: T and B Cells in Periodontal Disease: New Functions in A Complex Scenario
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 3949: T and B Cells in Periodontal Disease: New Functions in A Complex Scenario International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20163949 Authors: C.M. Figueredo R. Lira-Junior R.M. Love Periodontal disease is characterised by a dense inflammatory infiltrate in the connective tissue. When the resolution is not achieved, the activation of T and B cells is crucial in controlling chronic inflammation through constitutive cytokine secretion and modulation...
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JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1230: The Combination of Different Ergonomic Supports during Dental Procedures Reduces the Muscle Activity of the Neck and Shoulder Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081230 Authors: García-Vidal López-Nicolás Sánchez-Sobrado Escolar-Reina Medina-Mirapeix Bernabeu-Mora Ergonomic supports have become popular for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of different ergonomic supports and...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1231: Hypoxia Rapidly Induces the Expression of Cardiomyogenic Factors in Human Adipose-Derived Adherent Stromal Cells Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081231 Authors: Choi Moon Jung Lim Lee Kim Lee Lee Song Kim Hwang Background: The efficacy of interstitial vascular fraction (SVF) transplantation in the treatment of heart disease has been proven in a variety of in vivo studies. In a previous study, we found that...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1228: The Relationship between Metabolically Healthy Obesity and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081228 Authors: Tzu-Lin Yeh Hsin-Hao Chen Szu-Ying Tsai Chien-Yu Lin Shu-Jung Liu Kuo-Liong Chien Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in individuals with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) is unclear. We searched databases from inception to May 2019. Data were pooled using...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1227: Dry Eye Disease: A Review of Epidemiology in Taiwan, and its Clinical Treatment and Merits Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081227 Authors: Yu-Kai Kuo I-Chan Lin Li-Nien Chien Tzu-Yu Lin Ying-Ting How Ko-Hua Chen Gregory J. Dusting Ching-Li Tseng Dry eye disease (DED) has become common on a global scale in recent years. There is a wide prevalence of DED in different countries based on various ethnicities and environment. DED...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1229: Implementation of Electrical Auricular Acupuncture and Low Frequency Modulated Electric Current Therapy in Pain Management of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Pilot Trial Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081229 Authors: Irena Krusche-Mandl Alexandra Kaider Julia Starlinger Michael Preschitz Rupert Schuster Ronald Kefurt Peter Marhofer Maximilian Kasparek Stefan Hajdu Sabine Sator-Katzenschlager Background:...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1226: Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Is there still Room for Improvement? Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081226 Authors: Marjolijn S. Spruijt Enrico Lopriore Ratna N.G.B. Tan Femke Slaghekke Frans J.C.M. Klumper Johanna M. Middeldorp Monique C. Haak Dick Oepkes Monique Rijken Jeanine M.M. van Klink Despite many developments in its management, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1224: Safety and Activity of Metronomic Temozolomide in Second-Line Treatment of Advanced Neuroendocrine Neoplasms Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081224 Authors: Salvatore Tafuto Claudia von Arx Monica Capozzi Fabiana Tatangelo Manuela Mura Roberta Modica Maria Luisa Barretta Antonella Di Sarno Maria Lina Tornesello Annamaria Colao Alessandro Ottaiano Background. Platinum-based chemotherapy is the mainstay of front-line...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1225: Relationship between HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity, Calcium Coronary Artery Content, and Antibodies against ApolipoproteinA-1 in Obese and Healthy Subjects Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081225 Authors: Nicolas Vuilleumier Sabrina Pagano Fabrizio Montecucco Alessandra Quercioli Thomas H. Schindler François Mach Eleonora Cipollari Nicoletta Ronda Elda Favari Aims: To explore the associations between cholesterol efflux capacity...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1222: Synthetic Polyclonal-Derived CDR Peptides as an Innovative Strategy in Glaucoma Therapy Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081222 Authors: Carsten Schmelter Kristian Nzogang Fomo Natarajan Perumal Caroline Manicam Katharina Bell Norbert Pfeiffer Franz H. Grus The pathogenesis of glaucoma is strongly associated with the occurrence of autoimmune-mediated loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and additionally, recent evidence shows that...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1221: Machine Perfusion for Abdominal Organ Preservation: A Systematic Review of Kidney and Liver Human Grafts Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081221 Authors: Maria Irene Bellini Mikhail Nozdrin Janice Yiu Vassilios Papalois Introduction: To match the current organ demand with organ availability from the donor pool, there has been a shift towards acceptance of extended criteria donors (ECD), often associated with longer ischemic times. Novel...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1219: Best Evidence Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain Part 4: Neck Pain Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081219 Authors: Michele Sterling Rutger M. J. de Zoete Iris Coppieters Scott F. Farrell Neck pain, whether from a traumatic event such as a motor vehicle crash or of a non-traumatic nature, is a leading cause of worldwide disability. This narrative review evaluated the evidence from systematic reviews, recent randomised controlled trials, clinical...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1223: Comparing the Role of Aberrant Salience and Dissociation in the Relation between Cumulative Traumatic Life Events and Psychotic-Like Experiences in a Multi-Ethnic Sample Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081223 Authors: Deidre M. Anglin Adriana Espinosa Bassem Barada Rona Tarazi Ashley Feng Rachel Tayler Neil M. Allicock Supriya Pandit Exposure to traumatic life events (TLE) is a risk factor for psychosis. Yet, a dearth of studies...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1220: Meta-Analysis of Differential miRNA Expression after Bariatric Surgery Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081220 Authors: Gladys Langi Lukasz Szczerbinski Adam Kretowski Bariatric surgery is an efficient treatment for weight loss in obese patients and for resolving obesity comorbidities. However, the mechanisms behind these outcomes are unclear. Recent studies have indicated significant alterations in the transcriptome after surgery, specifically...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1217: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and PaO2/FIO2 Diagnostic Accuracy: Changing the Paradigm? Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081217 Authors: Ferrer Sequeira Cilloniz Dominedo Bassi Martin-Loeches Torres Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated to longer stay and poor outcomes. Lacking definitive diagnostic criteria, worsening gas exchange assessed by PaO2/FIO2 ≤ 240 in mmHg has been proposed as...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1218: Patients with ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis and Connective Tissue Diseases: A Comparative Study from the Maine-Anjou AAV Registry Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081218 Authors: Fanny Guibert Anne-Sophie Garnier Samuel Wacrenier Giorgina Piccoli Assia Djema Renaud Gansey Julien Demiselle Benoit Brilland Maud Cousin Virginie Besson Agnès Duveau Khuzama El Nasser Jean-Philippe Coindre Anne Croue Jean-Paul Saint-André...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1216: Biological Effects of New Hydraulic Materials on Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081216 Authors: Sergio López-García Adrián Lozano David García-Bernal Leopoldo Forner Carmen Llena Julia Guerrero-Gironés José M. Moraleda Laura Murcia Francisco J. Rodríguez-Lozano Background: The aim of this study was: to evaluate the biological properties of new hydraulic materials: Bio-C Repair and Bio-C...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1213: Maternal Satisfaction with Healthcare after Perinatal Loss in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081213 Authors: Mònica Druguet Laura Nuño Carlota Rodó Silvia Arévalo Elena Carreras Juana Gómez-Benito Introduction: The analysis of patients’ satisfaction with healthcare is recognised as being useful in the evaluation of health outcomes and perceived quality of care. Little is known, however, about...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1214: Short-Term Cooling Increases Plasma ANGPTL3 and ANGPTL8 in Young Healthy Lean Men but Not in Middle-Aged Men with Overweight and Prediabetes Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081214 Authors: Laura G.M. Janssen Matti Jauhiainen Vesa M. Olkkonen P.A. Nidhina Haridas Kimberly J. Nahon Patrick C.N. Rensen Mariëtte R. Boon Angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTLs) regulate triglyceride (TG)-rich lipoprotein distribution via inhibiting TG hydrolysis...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1212: Anti-Tumor Effects of Low Dose Zoledronate on Lung Cancer-Induced Spine Metastasis Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081212 Authors: Elie Akoury Ana Sofia Ramirez Garcia Luna Pouyan Ahangar Xiaoya Gao Pylyp Zolotarov Michael H. Weber Derek H. Rosenzweig Zoledronate (Zol) is an anti-resorptive/tumoral agent used for the treatment of many cancers including spinal bone metastasis. High systemic administration of a single dose is now...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1211: Nutrition in Cancer Patients Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081211 Authors: Paula Ravasco Background: Despite being recognised that nutritional intervention is essential, nutritional support is not widely accessible to all patients. Given the incidence of nutritional risk and nutrition wasting, and because cachexia management remains a challenge in clinical practice, a multidisciplinary approach with targeted nutrition is vital to improve the quality...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1215: Acute Limb Ischemia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081215 Authors: Dan-Mircea Olinic Agata Stanek Dan-Alexandru Tătaru Călin Homorodean Maria Olinic This review presents an update on the diagnosis and management of acute limb ischemia (ALI), a severe condition associated with high mortality and amputation rates. A comprehensive spectrum of ALI etiology is presented, with highlights on embolism...
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1210: The Prevalence of Incidental Endometriosis in Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling for Clomiphene-Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study and Meta-Analysis Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8081210 Authors: Marlene Hager René Wenzl Sonja Riesenhuber Julian Marschalek Lorenz Kuessel Daniel Mayrhofer Robin Ristl Christine Kurz Johannes Ott To evaluate the incidence of endometriosis in polycystic...
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JDB, Vol. 7, Pages 16: The Molecular Basis of Human Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia Journal of Developmental Biology doi: 10.3390/jdb7030016 Authors: Harding Moosajee Human eye development is coordinated through an extensive network of genetic signalling pathways. Disruption of key regulatory genes in the early stages of eye development can result in aborted eye formation, resulting in an absent eye (anophthalmia) or a small underdeveloped eye (microphthalmia) phenotype. Anophthalmia...
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JFMK, Vol. 4, Pages 57: Sport Intervention Programs (SIPs) to Improve Health and Social Inclusion in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology doi: 10.3390/jfmk4030057 Authors: Scifo Borrego Monteiro Matosic Feka Bianco Alesi Inactivity is a major issue that causes physical and psychological health problems, especially in people with intellectual disability (ID). This review discusses the beneficial...
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Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 493: Serum Levels of Carbamylated LDL and Soluble Lectin-Like Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-1 are Associated with Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080493 Authors: Stankova Delcheva Maneva Vladeva Background and objectives: Lectin-like oxidized low density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) has been recognized as the primary receptor for carbamylated low-density lipoproteins (cLDL)...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 491: The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) 157: Guidelines on Risk Reduction and Management of Delirium Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080491 Authors: Soiza Myint The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guideline on delirium is a major advance on existing guidelines on this condition. This is particularly important given the evidence it is frequently under-diagnosed and inadequately managed despite being common and frequently...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 489: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Consequences of Liver Transplantation: A Review Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080489 Authors: Plotogea Ilie Sandru Chiotoroiu Bratu Diaconu Liver transplantation (LT) is considered the curative treatment option for selected patients who suffer from end-stage or acute liver disease or hepatic malignancy (primary). After LT, patients should be carefully monitored for complications that may appear, partially...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 490: Malignant Pleural Effusion and Its Current Management: A Review Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080490 Authors: Skok Hladnik Grm Crnjac Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is an exudative effusion with malignant cells. MPE is a common symptom and accompanying manifestation of metastatic disease. It affects up to 15% of all patients with cancer and is the most common in lung, breast cancer, lymphoma, gynecological malignancies and malignant mesothelioma....
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 492: Co-Occurrence of Free-Living Amoeba and Legionella in Drinking Water Supply Systems Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080492 Authors: Valciņa Pūle Mališevs Trofimova Makarova Konvisers Bērziņš Krūmiņa Background and Objectives: Legionella is one of the most important water-related pathogens. Inside the water supply systems and the biofilms, Legionella interact with other bacteria and free-living amoeba (FLA). Several amoebas may...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 487: Relationship between Children’s Birth Weight and Birth Length and a Risk of Overweight and Obesity in 4–15-Year-Old Children Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080487 Authors: Joanna Baran Aneta Weres Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska Justyna Leszczak Katarzyna Kalandyk-Osinko Artur Mazur Background and Objectives. The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between children’s birth weight/length and a risk of overweight...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 488: Four Cases of Perineal Groove—Experience of a Greek Maternity Hospital
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 488: Four Cases of Perineal Groove—Experience of a Greek Maternity Hospital Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080488 Authors: Theodora Boutsikou Vasiliki Mougiou Rozeta Sokou Maria Kollia George Kafalidis Zoi Iliodromiti Christos Salakos Nicoletta Iacovidou Perineal groove is a well-defined clinical entity that belongs to a broader group of anorectal malformations. It is characterized by a non-epithelialized mucous membrane that appears as...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 485: Irisin as a Multifunctional Protein: Implications for Health and Certain Diseases Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080485 Authors: Paulina Korta Ewa Pocheć Agnieszka Mazur-Biały Sedentary life style is considered to be an independent risk factor for many disorders, including development of type 2 diabetes, obesity, immune dysfunction, asthma, and neurological or coronary heart disease. Irisin is released from myocytes during physical activity, and acts...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 486: The Relationship between Serum Concentrations of Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines and Nutritional Status in Patients with Traumatic Head Injury in the Intensive Care Unit Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080486 Authors: Mohammed I. M. Gubari Abdolreza Norouzy Mostafa Hosseini Fadhil A. Mohialdeen Mohammad Javad Hosseinzadeh-Attar Background and objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between serum levels of...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 484: Electrical Changes in Polish Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: Preliminary Observations Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080484 Authors: Grzegorz Sobieszek Radosław Mlak Aneta Skwarek-Dziekanowska Aneta Jurzak-Myśliwy Iwona Homa-Mlak Teresa Małecka-Massalska Introduction: Direct parameters resistance (R), reactance (Xc), phase angle (PA), capacitance of membrane (Cm), and impedance ratio (Z200/Z5)) determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 483: Transjejunal Laparoscopic Assisted ERCP in a Patient with Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080483 Authors: Baca-Arzaga Navarro-Chavez Galindo Santibanez-Juarez Cardosa-Gonzalez Flores-Villalba Background and Objectives: Nowadays, with the increasing laparoscopic expertise and accessibility to modern surgical tools, laparoscopic assisted ERCP (LAERCP) has become an effective approach for the management of...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 482: Surgically Induced Menopause—A Practical Review of Literature Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080482 Authors: Secoșan Balint Pirtea Grigoraș Bălulescu Ilina Menopause can occur spontaneously (natural menopause) or it can be surgically induced by oophorectomy. The symptoms and complications related to menopause differ from one patient to another. We aimed to review the similarities and differences between natural and surgically induced...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 479: Age Differences in Pacing in Endurance Running: Comparison between Marathon and Half-Marathon Men and Women Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080479 Authors: Ivan Cuk Pantelis Nikolaidis Srdjan Markovic Beat Knechtle Background and Objective: The increased popularity of marathons and half-marathons has led to a significant increase in the number of master runners worldwide. Since the age-related decrease in performance is dependent on race duration,...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 480: Coverage and Determinants of Full Immunization: Vaccination Coverage among Senegalese Children Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080480 Authors: Abdur Razzaque Sarker Raisul Akram Nausad Ali Zahedul Islam Chowdhury Marufa Sultana Background and Objectives: In line with the global success of immunization, Senegal achieved impressive progress in childhood immunization program. However, immunization coverage is often below the national and international...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 481: Two-Staged Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Long-Term Outcome Study in a Young Population Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080481 Authors: Oscar J. Manrique Ali Charafeddine Amjed Abu-Ghname Joseph Banuelos Steven R. Jacobson Jorys Martinez-Jorge Minh-Doan Nguyen Christin Harless Nho V. Tran Basel Sharaf James W. Jakub Tina J. Hieken Amy C. Degnim Judy C. Boughey Background and objectives: Differences in patient...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 478: A Novel Noninvasive Approach Based on SPECT and EEG for the Location of the Epileptogenic Zone in Pharmacoresistant Non-Lesional Epilepsy Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080478 Authors: Karla Batista García-Ramó Carlos A. Sanchez Catasus Lilia Morales Chacón Angel Aguila Ruiz Abel Sánchez Corneaux Pedro Rojas López Jorge Bosh Bayard Background and objectives: The aim of this study is to propose a methodology that combines non-invasive functional...
Medicina, Vol. 55, Pages 477: Hormonal Replacement Therapy in Menopausal Women with History of Endometriosis: A Review of Literature Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina55080477 Authors: Margherita Zanello Giulia Borghese Federica Manzara Eugenia Degli Esposti Elisa Moro Diego Raimondo Layla Omar Abdullahi Alessandro Arena Patrizia Terzano Maria Cristina Meriggiola Renato Seracchioli Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) is effective in treating the symptoms of menopause....
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Membranes, Vol. 9, Pages 101: Role of Cellulose Micro and Nano Crystals in Thin Film and Support Layer of Nanocomposite Membranes for Brackish Water Desalination Membranes doi: 10.3390/membranes9080101 Authors: Mohammed Kadhom Noor Albayati Suhaib Salih Mustafa Al-Furaiji Mohamed Bayati Baolin Deng Reverse osmosis is a major process that produces soft water from saline water, and its output represents the majority of the overall desalination plants production. Developing...
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Metabolites, Vol. 9, Pages 169: Advances of Metabolomics in Fungal Pathogen–Plant Interactions Metabolites doi: 10.3390/metabo9080169 Authors: Fangfang Chen Ruijing Ma Xiao-Lin Chen Plant disease caused by fungus is one of the major threats to global food security, and understanding fungus–plant interactions is important for plant disease control. Research devoted to revealing the mechanisms of fungal pathogen–plant interactions has been conducted using genomics,...
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MPs, Vol. 2, Pages 70: Synthesis Chalones and Their Isomerization into Flavanones and Azaflavanones Methods and Protocols doi: 10.3390/mps2030070 Authors: Djenisa H. A. Rocha Patrícia A. A. M. Vaz Diana C. G. A. Pinto Artur M. S. Silva Flavanones [2-aryl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4(1H)ones] and 2-aryl-2,3-dihydroquinolin-4(1H)-ones are valuable precursors in the synthesis of important pharmacological scaffolds, so efficient methodologies towards their synthesis are important in the...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 7, Pages 263: Transcriptional Terminators Allow Leak-Free Chromosomal Integration of Genetic Constructs in Cyanobacteria Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms7080263 Authors: Ciarán L. Kelly George M. Taylor Aistė Šatkutė Linda Dekker John T. Heap Cyanobacteria are promising candidates for sustainable bioproduction of chemicals from sunlight and carbon dioxide. However, the genetics and metabolism of cyanobacteria are less well understood than those...
Microorganisms, Vol. 7, Pages 261: Assessing Transcriptional Responses to Light by the Dinoflagellate Symbiodinium Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms7080261 Authors: Bahareh Zaheri Steve Dagenais-Bellefeuille Bo Song David Morse The control of transcription is poorly understood in dinoflagellates, a group of protists whose permanently condensed chromosomes are formed without histones. Furthermore, while transcriptomes contain a number of proteins annotated as transcription...
Microorganisms, Vol. 7, Pages 262: Large Plasmid Complement Resolved: Complete Genome Sequencing of Lactobacillus plantarum MF1298, a Candidate Probiotic Strain Associated with Unfavorable Effect Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms7080262 Authors: Anette McLeod Annette Fagerlund Ida Rud Lars Axelsson Considerable attention has been given to the species Lactobacillus plantarum regarding its probiotic potential. L. plantarum strains have shown health benefits in several...
Microorganisms, Vol. 7, Pages 259: Anatomic Characterization of the Ocular Surface Microbiome in Children Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms7080259 Authors: Kara M. Cavuoto Anat Galor Santanu Banerjee The microbiome is important in the evolution of the immune system in children; however, information is lacking regarding the composition of the pediatric ocular microbiome and its surrounding structures. A prospective, cross-sectional study of the ocular microbiome was conducted...
Microorganisms, Vol. 7, Pages 260: Should We Not Further Study the Impact of Microbial Activity on Snow and Polar Atmospheric Chemistry? Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms7080260 Authors: Florent Domine Since 1999, atmospheric and snow chemists have shown that snow is a very active photochemical reactor that releases reactive gaseous species to the atmosphere including nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, aldehydes, halocarbons, carboxylic acids and mercury. Snow photochemistry therefore...
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Molbank, Vol. 2019, Article M1076: Ethyl 6-Methyl-2-oxo-4-{4-[(1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate Molbank doi: 10.3390/M1076 Authors: Gonçalves Azambuja Davi Gonçalves Kagami Neves Silveira Canto Eifler-Lima The Biginelli reaction is an acid-catalyzed, three-component reaction between an aldehyde, a hydrogen methylene active compound, and urea (or its analogue) and constitutes a rapid and easy synthesis...
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Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2970: Exopolysaccharide Produced by Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 Prevents and Improves the Picryl Chloride-Induced Contact Dermatitis Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162970 Authors: Masafumi Noda Nasrin Sultana Ikue Hayashi Mitsuhiro Fukamachi Masanori Sugiyama Allergic disease is one of the most important and common health problems worldwide. We have previously demonstrated that a fig leaf-derived lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus (Lb.)...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2969: Dirhamnolipid Produced by the Pathogenic Fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides BWH-1 and Its Herbicidal Activity Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162969 Authors: Zhaolin Xu Mengying Shi Yongqing Tian Pengfei Zhao Yifang Niu Meide Liao Fungal phytotoxins used as ecofriendly bioherbicides are becoming efficient alternatives to chemical herbicides for sustainable weed management. Previous study found that cultures of the pathogenic fungus...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2967: A Novel Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SEDDS) Based on VESIsorb® Formulation Technology Improving the Oral Bioavailability of Cannabidiol in Healthy Subjects Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162967 Authors: Katharina Knaub Tina Sartorius Tanita Dharsono Roland Wacker Manfred Wilhelm Christiane Schön Cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid compound of Cannabis sativa, shows limited oral bioavailability due to its lipophilicity and...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2968: Chlorophyll and Chlorophyll Derivatives Interfere with Multi-Drug Resistant Cancer Cells and Bacteria Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162968 Authors: Erjia Wang Markus Santhosh Braun Michael Wink Multidrug resistance (MDR) causes challenging tasks in medicine. Human cancer cells, as well as microorganisms, can acquire multiresistance due to the up-regulation of efflux pumps (ABC transporters) and are difficult to treat. Here, we evaluated the effects...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2965: Growth Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms of Food by Polish Propolis Extracts Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162965 Authors: Pobiega Kraśniewska Przybył Bączek Żubernik Witrowa-Rajchert Gniewosz Propolis is a natural mixture produced by bees from plant resin substances. This study focuses on the general characteristics of five samples of Polish extract propolis originating from agricultural areas....
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2966: Soy Isoflavones Improve the Spermatogenic Defects in Diet-Induced Obesity Rats Through Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162966 Authors: Luo Li Cheng Ma Xia Liu Chen Soy isoflavones (SIF) are biologically active compounds of non-steroidal and phenolic properties that are richly present in soybeans, which can reduce the body weight and blood lipids of obese animals. Recently, SIF have been reported to affect reproductive...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2964: Determination and Profiling of Human Skin Odors Using Hair Samples Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162964 Authors: Diva S. Tavares Paulo R. R. Mesquita Vanessa R. Salgado Frederico de Medeiros Rodrigues José Carlos Miranda Manoel Barral-Netto Jailson B. de Andrade Aldina Barral Background. There is no gold standard method for human skin odor determination; several techniques can be applied to collect, extract, transfer, and detect...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2963: Quantum Chemistry Insight into the Interactions Between Deep Eutectic Solvents and SO2 Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162963 Authors: Mert Atilhan Tausif Altamash Santiago Aparicio A systematic research work on the rational design of task specific Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) has been carried out via density functional theory (DFT) in order to increase knowledge on the key interaction parameters related to efficient SO2 capture by DES at a molecular...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2962: LM-GlycomeAtlas Ver. 1.0: A Novel Visualization Tool for Lectin Microarray-Based Glycomic Profiles of Mouse Tissue Sections Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162962 Authors: Chiaki Nagai-Okatani Kiyoko F Aoki-Kinoshita Shuichi Kakuda Misugi Nagai Kozue Hagiwara Katsue Kiyohara Noriaki Fujita Yoshinori Suzuki Takashi Sato Kiyohiko Angata Atsushi Kuno For the effective discovery of the biological roles and disease-specific alterations...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2960: Platyphylloside Isolated from Betula platyphylla is Antiproliferative and Induces Apoptosis in Colon Cancer and Leukemic Cells Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162960 Authors: Joo-Eun Lee Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy Jina Lee Namki Cho Hee Min Yoo Betula platyphylla bark has been evaluated for the treatment of dermatitis, inflammatory conditions, and cancer. Diarylheptanoids are the major constituents of the B. platyphylla bark and possess various...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2961: pH-Responsive Polypeptide-Based Smart Nano-Carriers for Theranostic Applications Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162961 Authors: Rimesh Augustine Nagendra Kalva Ho An Kim Yu Zhang Il Kim Smart nano-carriers have attained great significance in the biomedical field due to their versatile and interesting designs with different functionalities. The initial stages of the development of nanocarriers mainly focused on the guest loading efficiency,...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2959: Exploration in the Mechanism of Action of Licorice by Network Pharmacology Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162959 Authors: Meimei Chen Jingru Zhu Jie Kang Xinmei Lai Yuxing Gao Huijuan Gan Fafu Yang Licorice is a popular sweetener and a thirst quencher in many food products particularly in Europe and the Middle East and also one of the oldest and most frequently used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. As a wide application of food...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2957: Combination of Low-Temperature Electrosurgical Unit and Extractive Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Molecular Profiling and Classification of Tissues Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162957 Authors: Gennady Sukhikh Vitaliy Chagovets Xinchen Wang Valeriy Rodionov Vlada Kometova Alisa Tokareva Alexey Kononikhin Natalia Starodubtseva Konstantin Chingin Huanwen Chen Vladimir Frankevich Real-time molecular navigation...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2956: Antitumor, Antiviral, and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Essential Oils from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. Produced with Different Processing Methods Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162956 Authors: Sihao Gu Ling Li Hai Huang Bing Wang Tong Zhang Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. has been used as an invigorating spleen drug for eliminating dampness and phlegm in China. According to recent researches, different processing methods may affect...
Molecules, Vol. 24, Pages 2958: Alpha-Hederin, the Active Saponin of Nigella sativa, as an Anticancer Agent Inducing Apoptosis in the SKOV-3 Cell Line Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules24162958 Authors: Anna Adamska Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk J. Renata Ochocka Alpha-hederin (α-HN), a pentacyclic triterpene saponin, has recently been identified as one of the active compounds of Nigella sativa, as a potential anticancer agent. However, no extensive studies on α-HN...
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