Cells, Vol. 9, Pages 1458: Linking the Landscape of MYH9-Related Diseases to the Molecular Mechanisms that Control Non-Muscle Myosin II-A Function in Cells Cells doi: 10.3390/cells9061458 Authors: Asensio-Juárez Llorente-González Vicente-Manzanares The MYH9 gene encodes the heavy chain (MHCII) of non-muscle myosin II A (NMII-A). This is an actin-binding molecular motor essential for development that participates in many crucial cellular processes such as adhesion, cell migration,...
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Cells, Vol. 9, Pages 1459: Vitamin D3 Ameliorates DNA Damage Caused by Developmental Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors in the Uterine Myometrial Stem Cells of Eker Rats Cells doi: 10.3390/cells9061459 Authors: Hoda Elkafas Mohamed Ali Engy Elmorsy Rehab Kamel Winston E. Thompson Osama Badary Ayman Al-Hendy Qiwei Yang Early-life exposure of the myometrium to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has been shown to increase the risk of uterine fibroid (UF) prevalence...
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Cells, Vol. 9, Pages 1460: How HP1 Post-Translational Modifications Regulate Heterochromatin Formation and Maintenance Cells doi: 10.3390/cells9061460 Authors: Raquel Sales-Gil Paola Vagnarelli Heterochromatin Protein 1 (HP1) is a highly conserved protein that has been used as a classic marker for heterochromatin. HP1 binds to di- and tri-methylated histone H3K9 and regulates heterochromatin formation, functions and structure. Besides the well-established phosphorylation of histone...
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Cells, Vol. 9, Pages 1457: Ablation of Vitamin D Signaling Compromises Cerebrovascular Adaptation to Carotid Artery Occlusion in Mice Cells doi: 10.3390/cells9061457 Authors: Éva Pál László Hricisák Ágnes Lékai Dorina Nagy Ágnes Fülöp Reinhold G. Erben Szabolcs Várbíró Péter Sándor Zoltán Benyó Vitamin D insufficiency has been associated with increased incidence and severity of cerebrovascular disorders. We analyzed the impact of impaired vitamin D signaling on...
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Chemosensors, Vol. 8, Pages 38: Ammonia Sensor Based on Vapor Phase Polymerized Polypyrrole Chemosensors doi: 10.3390/chemosensors8020038 Authors: Ahmadou Ly Yifan Luo Gaëtan Cavaillès Marie-Georges Olivier Marc Debliquy Driss Lahem The detection of ammonia is an important issue for a lot of applications: leak detection in industry, agriculture, cooling systems, and medical diagnosis (breath biomarker for non-invasive diagnostic of renal disease). Among the possible sensing...
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Children, Vol. 7, Pages 61: Women’s Perceptions about Breastfeeding: A Preliminary Study Children doi: 10.3390/children7060061 Authors: Cecilia Obeng Stephanie Dickinson Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo Background: Breastfeeding rates are low in many communities in the United States and require attention to come up with ideas that will help increase breastfeeding. This study investigated the effects of income, age, race and education on mothers’ perceptions about breastfeeding...
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Climate, Vol. 8, Pages 77: Assessment of Seasonal Winter Temperature Forecast Errors in the RegCM Model over Northern Vietnam Climate doi: 10.3390/cli8060077 Authors: Vo Van Du Duc Mai Khanh Hole Anh Thanh Dinh This study verified the seasonal six-month forecasts for winter temperatures for northern Vietnam in 1998–2018 using a regional climate model (RegCM4) with the boundary conditions of the climate forecast system Version 2 (CFSv2) from the National...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 406: A CBCT Based Three-Dimensional Assessment of Mandibular Posterior Region for Evaluating the Possibility of Bypassing the Inferior Alveolar Nerve While Placing Dental Implants Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060406 Authors: Mohammed G. Sghaireen Kumar Chandan Srivastava Deepti Shrivastava Kiran Kumar Ganji Santosh R. Patil Anas Abuonq Mohammed Assayed Mousa Najla Dar-Odeh Ghazi M. Sghaireen Mohammad Amjad Kamal Mohammad Khursheed...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 405: Pathogenic PSEN1 Thr119Ile Mutation in Two Korean Patients with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060405 Authors: Eva Bagyinszky Hyon Lee Jung Min Pyun Jeewon Suh Min Ju Kang Van Giau Vo Seong Soo A. An Kee Hyung Park SangYun Kim We report a probable pathogenic Thr119Ile mutation in presenilin-1 (PSEN1) in two unrelated Korean patients, diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 404: Dry Eye in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: Novel Methods to Monitor Disease Activity Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060404 Authors: Caterina Gagliano Elisa Visalli Mario Damiano Toro Roberta Amato Giovanni Panta Davide Scollo Giovanni Scandura Salvatore Ficili Giorgio Amato Alessia Benenati Roberta Foti Giulia Malaguarnera Giuseppe Gagliano Raffaele Falsaperla Teresio Avitabile Rosario Foti Background:...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 401: Magnetic-Resonance Diffusion-Tensor Tractography in the Diagnosis of Tumefactive Spinal-Cord Lesions in Neuromyelitis Optica Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060401 Authors: Yung Hsu Ming-Chung Chou Poh-Shiow Yeh Te-Chang Wu Ching-Chung Ko Tai-Yuan Chen Magnetic-resonance (MR) imaging is the modality of choice for the evaluation of spinal-cord lesions. However, challenges persist in discriminating demyelinating processes from neoplastic...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 402: Detection of Parkinson’s Disease from 3T T1 Weighted MRI Scans Using 3D Convolutional Neural Network Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060402 Authors: Chakraborty Aich Kim Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the aging population and is caused by a progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc). With the onset of the disease, the patients suffer from mobility disorders...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 400: The Quantitative Skeletal Muscle Ultrasonography in Elderly with Dynapenia but not Sarcopenia Using Texture Analysis Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060400 Authors: Kuen-Cheh Yang Yin-Yin Liao Ke-Vin Chang Kuo-Chin Huang Der-Sheng Han (1) Background: Dynapenia is defined as lower muscle strength alone. Only a few studies have investigated muscle quality in subjects with dynapenia. (2) Methods: The muscle quality, characterized by texture...
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Diagnostics, Vol. 10, Pages 403: Development of a Nucleic Acid Lateral Flow Immunoassay for the Detection of Human Polyomavirus BK Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10060403 Authors: Yi-Huei Huang Kuan-Yi Yu Shou-Ping Huang Hui-Wen Chuang Wen-Zhi Lin Juin-Hong Cherng Yao-Wen Hung Ming-Kung Yeh Po-Da Hong Cheng-Che Liu The BK virus (BKV) is an emerging pathogen in immunocompromised individuals and widespread in the human population. Polymerase chain reaction...
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Diseases, Vol. 8, Pages 23: Depression and Obesity: Analysis of Common Biomarkers Diseases doi: 10.3390/diseases8020023 Authors: Walter Milano Paola Ambrosio Francesca Carizzone Valeria De Biasio Walter Di Munzio Maria Gabriella Foia Anna Capasso Depression and obesity are very common pathologies. Both cause significant problems of both morbidity and mortality and have decisive impacts not only on the health and well-being of patients, but also on socioeconomic and...
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Diseases, Vol. 8, Pages 22: Psychosocial and Financial Burden of Therapy in USA Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Diseases doi: 10.3390/diseases8020022 Authors: Helgeson Menon Helmi Vadlamudi Moss Zeiger Burger Abstract: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating disease with significant morbidity and mortality. There are many psychosocial and financial implications of this disease; however, little is known how this affects the treatment...
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Diseases, Vol. 8, Pages 21: CTLA-4 Expression Plays a Role in PSC and PBC Progression Diseases doi: 10.3390/diseases8020021 Authors: Phil Meister Christian Steinke-Ramming Mechthild Beste Henrike Lenzen Guido Gerken Ali Canbay Christoph Jochum Background & Aims: The pathogenesis of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to reveal certain single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in genes...
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Diversity, Vol. 12, Pages 242: Cereal Straw Mulching in Strawberry—A Facilitator of Plant Visits by Edaphic Predatory Mites at Night? Diversity doi: 10.3390/d12060242 Authors: Fernanda de Cássia Neves Esteca Nina Trandem Ingeborg Klingen Jandir Cruz Santos Italo Delalibera Júnior Gilberto José de Moraes In Norway, strawberry producers use cereal straw mulching to prevent berries from contacting the soil and to control weeds. We hypothesized that organic matter such as...
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Diversity, Vol. 12, Pages 241: How Does the Sexual Reproduction of Marine Life Respond to Ocean Acidification? Diversity doi: 10.3390/d12060241 Authors: Mark Olischläger Christian Wild Recent research indicates that synchronicity of sexual reproduction in coral spawning events is breaking down, leading to aging populations and decreased recruitment success. In this perspective, we develop a hypothesis that this phenomenon could be caused by ongoing ocean acidification (OA). We hypothesize,...
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Diversity, Vol. 12, Pages 240: Endosymbiotic Green Algae in Paramecium bursaria: A New Isolation Method and a Simple Diagnostic PCR Approach for the Identification Diversity doi: 10.3390/d12060240 Authors: Christian Spanner Tatyana Darienko Tracy Biehler Bettina Sonntag Thomas Pröschold Paramecium bursaria is a single-celled model organism for studying endosymbiosis among ciliates and green algae. Most strains of P. bursaria bear either Chlorella variabilis or Micractinium...
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Diversity, Vol. 12, Pages 239: Patterns of Distribution of Phoretic Deutonymphs of Uropodina on Longhorn Beetles in Białowieża Primeval Forest, Central Europe Diversity doi: 10.3390/d12060239 Authors: Szymon Konwerski Jerzy M. Gutowski Jerzy Błoszyk We studied the distributional patterns of phoretic deutonymphs of the genera Oodinychus and Trichouropoda (Uropodina) on the longhorn beetles Monochamus sartor urussovii, Plagionotus detritus, Tetropium castaneum, and Te. fuscum, based...
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Epigenomes, Vol. 4, Pages 9: Promoter and Terminator Optimization for DNA Methylation Targeting in Arabidopsis Epigenomes doi: 10.3390/epigenomes4020009 Authors: Gardiner Zhao Chaffin Jacobsen DNA methylation is an important epigenetic mark involved in gene regulation and silencing of transposable elements. The presence or absence of DNA methylation at specific sites can influence nearby gene expression and cause phenotypic changes that remain stable over generations. Recently,...
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EJIHPE, Vol. 10, Pages 644-655: Effect of Age on Job Satisfaction and Emotional Exhaustion of Primary School Teachers in Greece European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education doi: 10.3390/ejihpe10020047 Authors: Sophia Anastasiou Evaggelos Belios The level of occupational burnout (OB) and job satisfaction (JS) was investigated in primary school teachers (n = 125) in the region of Epirus in Northwestern Greece. Teachers exhibited a high level of emotional exhaustion...
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Foods, Vol. 9, Pages 786: Three Types of Beetroot Products Enriched with Lactic Acid Bacteria Foods doi: 10.3390/foods9060786 Authors: Barbu Cotârleț Bolea Cantaragiu Andronoiu Bahrim Enachi Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) represents a very rich source of bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds and carotenoids, among which the most important being betalains, mainly betacyanins and betaxanthins. The beetroot matrix was used in a fresh or dried form or as lyophilized...
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Foods, Vol. 9, Pages 785: Comparison of Different Types of SPME Arrow Sorbents to Analyze Volatile Compounds in Cirsium setidens Nakai Foods doi: 10.3390/foods9060785 Authors: Su-Jeong Kim Jun-Young Lee Yun-Sang Choi Jung-Min Sung Hae Won Jang Cirsium setidens Nakai is a perennial plant extensively used as food in Korea. Various reports have illustrated the presence of phytochemicals with antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory activities; however, little...
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Foods, Vol. 9, Pages 784: One-Pot Synthesis of Lactose Derivatives from Whey Permeate Foods doi: 10.3390/foods9060784 Authors: Maryam Enteshari Sergio I. Martínez-Monteagudo The simultaneous production of lactulose (LAU), lactobionic acid (LBA), and organic acids from sweet and acid whey permeate (SWP and AWP) via catalytic synthesis (5% Ru/C) was studied in a continuous stirred-tank reactor. At selected conditions (60 °C, 60 bar, and 600 rpm), a maximum conversion of lactose...
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Foods, Vol. 9, Pages 783: Bioactive Components and Antioxidant Activity Distribution in Pearling Fractions of Different Greek Barley Cultivars Foods doi: 10.3390/foods9060783 Authors: Irakli Lazaridou Mylonas Biliaderis In this study, three pearling fractions, namely bran, dehulled grains and pearled grains, derived from fourteen hulled and one hull-less Greek barley cultivars (Hordeum vulgare L.), were analyzed for the protein, ash, β-glucan, phenolic compounds...
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Foods, Vol. 9, Pages 782: Animal-Origin Prebiotics Based on Chitin: An Alternative for the Future? A Critical Review Foods doi: 10.3390/foods9060782 Authors: Lopez-Santamarina Mondragon Lamas Miranda Franco Cepeda The human gut microbiota has been revealed in recent years as a factor that plays a decisive role in the maintenance of human health, as well as in the development of many non-communicable diseases. This microbiota can be modulated by various dietary factors,...
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GastrointestDisord, Vol. 2, Pages 164-170: Associations between the Presence of Granulomata and Disease Phenotype and Outcomes in Children Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease Gastrointestinal Disorders doi: 10.3390/gidisord2020017 Authors: Laura Appleton Euan Watt Fiona Jagger Richard Hansen Richard B. Gearry Andrew S. Day Background: The finding of a mucosal granuloma on histological analysis of endoscopically obtained biopsies in children with Crohn’s disease has...
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GastrointestDisord, Vol. 2, Pages 152-163: An Overview of International Guidelines Focusing on the Long-Term Management of Coeliac Disease Gastrointestinal Disorders doi: 10.3390/gidisord2020016 Authors: Sophie W. Hall Andrew S. Day Coeliac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by, but not isolated to, intestinal enteropathy in response to exposure to gluten in predisposed individuals. The mainstay of the management of CD is a strict, lifelong gluten free diet (GFD)....
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Geriatrics, Vol. 5, Pages 37: Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing and Potential Prescribing Omissions in 82,935 Older Hospitalised Adults: Association with Hospital Readmission and Mortality Within Six Months Geriatrics doi: 10.3390/geriatrics5020037 Authors: Thomas Nguyen Jackson Naugler Polypharmacy with “potentially inappropriate medications” (PIMs) and “potential prescribing omissions” (PPOs) are frequent among those 65 and older....
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Healthcare, Vol. 8, Pages 171: Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors in Women Aged 40 Years and Over in a Semi-Urban Region in Turkey: Relationships with Health Beliefs Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare8020171 Authors: Kevser Tarı Selçuk Dilek Avcı Gönül Yılmaz Dündar Yeliz Mercan In this study, we aimed to determine the breast cancer screening behavior of women and to investigate the relationship between health beliefs and screening behaviors. The study was cross-sectional. It...
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Healthcare, Vol. 8, Pages 169: Cerebral Blood Flow Is Reduced in Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients During Mild Orthostatic Stress Testing: An Exploratory Study at 20 Degrees of Head-Up Tilt Testing Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare8020169 Authors: C (Linda) M.C. van Campen Peter C. Rowe Frans C. Visser Introduction: In a study of 429 adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), we demonstrated that 86% had symptoms of...
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Healthcare, Vol. 8, Pages 170: Methodology Proposal for the Management of Nursing Competencies towards a Strategic Training. A Theoretical Analysis Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare8020170 Authors: María Begoña Sánchez-Gómez Mercedes Novo-Muñoz José Ángel Rodríguez-Gómez Macarena Romero-Martín Juan Gómez-Salgado Gonzalo Duarte-Clíments Professional and academic legislation relating to nursing skills reflects conceptual and professional developments. In this sense, conceptual...
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Healthcare, Vol. 8, Pages 168: Examining Social Determinants of Health, Stigma, and COVID-19 Disparities Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare8020168 Authors: Turner-Musa Ajayi Kemp There is growing attention to disparities in the incidence, prevalence, and mortality associated with COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) in racial/ethnic communities. The conditions leading to these disparities may be a function of social determinants of health and stigma linked to the disease. It...
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Heritage, Vol. 3, Pages 457-473: Analyzing Near-Surface Regions of Hydrophobic and Long-Term Weathered Natural Stones at Microscopic Scale Heritage doi: 10.3390/heritage3020027 Authors: Braun Orlowsky Brüggerhoff The visual appearance of building structures is an important attribute which reflects the character and identity of a region. Due to the influence of weathering, the surfaces of building stones alter, leading to aesthetic changes of the material surface such as discoloration...
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IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 4251: Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Drinking Refusal Self-Efficacy among University Students: The Roles of Sports Type and Gender International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124251 Authors: Youngho Kim Garry Kuan The present study examines the relationship between drinking behaviour and drinking refusal self-efficacy among university students, with a focus on the influential roles of sports type and gender....
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IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 4250: Complications of Fixed Full-Arch Implant-Supported Metal-Ceramic Prostheses International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124250 Authors: Ignacio Gonzalez-Gonzalez Hector deLlanos-Lanchares Aritza Brizuela-Velasco Jose-Antonio Alvarez-Riesgo Santiago Llorente-Pendas Mariano Herrero-Climent Angel Alvarez-Arenal We aimed to assess the biological and mechanical-technical complications and survival rate...
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IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 4249: Variation in Chin and Mandibular Symphysis Size and Shape in Males and Females: A CT-Based Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124249 Authors: Tatiana Sella Tunis Israel Hershkovitz Hila May Alexander Dan Vardimon Rachel Sarig Nir Shpack The chin is a unique anatomical landmark of modern humans. Its size and shape play an important role from the esthetic perspective. However, disagreement...
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