Τρίτη 12 Νοεμβρίου 2019


Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 219: Novel β-Lactam/β-Lactamase Combination Versus Meropenem for Treating Nosocomial Pneumonia
Antibiotics, Vol. 8, Pages 219: Novel β-Lactam/β-Lactamase Combination Versus Meropenem for Treating Nosocomial Pneumonia Antibiotics doi: 10.3390/antibiotics8040219 Authors: Wei-Ting Lin Chih-Cheng Lai Chong-Un Cheong This study reports the integrated analysis of two phase III studies of novel β-lactam/β-lactamase combination versus meropenem for treating nosocomial pneumonia (NP) including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The ASPECT-NP trial compared the...
Antibiotics
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Antioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 545: Evidence for an Allosteric S-Nitrosoglutathione Binding Site in S-Nitrosoglutathione Reductase (GSNOR)
Antioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 545: Evidence for an Allosteric S-Nitrosoglutathione Binding Site in S-Nitrosoglutathione Reductase (GSNOR) Antioxidants doi: 10.3390/antiox8110545 Authors: Kathleen Fontana Nneamaka Onukwue Bei-Lei Sun Cristina Lento Leslie Ventimiglia Sahar Nikoo James W. Gauld Derek J. Wilson Bulent Mutus Current research has identified S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR) as the central enzyme for regulating protein S-nitrosylation. In addition,...
Antioxidants
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Antioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 544: Caveats for the Good and Bad of Dietary Red Meat
Antioxidants, Vol. 8, Pages 544: Caveats for the Good and Bad of Dietary Red Meat Antioxidants doi: 10.3390/antiox8110544 Authors: Omaye Omaye Red meat and its constituents of heme iron or free iron have been the target of scrutiny related to their purported association to many chronic diseases. However, in contrast, red meat provides a rich source of nutrition. In 2007, Al Tappel hypothesized that the mechanistic explanation for the adverse impact of iron and heme iron could be...
Antioxidants
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Atmosphere, Vol. 10, Pages 701: Progress and Prospects of Tourism Climate Research in China
Atmosphere, Vol. 10, Pages 701: Progress and Prospects of Tourism Climate Research in China Atmosphere doi: 10.3390/atmos10110701 Authors: Linsheng Zhong Dongjun Chen Tourism climate research is of great significance to the tourism industry because tourism is closely linked to climate. Based on an analysis of related core papers, this paper reviews the research progress on tourism climate in China in terms of research method, research process, and research topic. Research on tourism...
Atmosphere
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Atmosphere, Vol. 10, Pages 700: Observational Evidence of the Transition from Shallow to Deep Convection in the Western Caribbean Trade Winds
Atmosphere, Vol. 10, Pages 700: Observational Evidence of the Transition from Shallow to Deep Convection in the Western Caribbean Trade Winds Atmosphere doi: 10.3390/atmos10110700 Authors: Yanet Díaz-Esteban Graciela B. Raga The present study aims to determine the factors influencing the transition from shallow to deep convection in the trade winds region using an observational approach, with emphasis in the Yucatan Peninsula in eastern Mexico. The methodology is based on a discrimination...
Atmosphere
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Atmosphere, Vol. 10, Pages 699: Rainfall Contribution of Tropical Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal between 1998 and 2016 using TRMM Satellite Data
Atmosphere, Vol. 10, Pages 699: Rainfall Contribution of Tropical Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal between 1998 and 2016 using TRMM Satellite Data Atmosphere doi: 10.3390/atmos10110699 Authors: Md. Jalal Uddin Yubin Li Kevin K. Cheung Zahan Most. Nasrin Hong Wang Linlin Wang Zhiqiu Gao In the Bay of Bengal (BoB) area, landfalling Tropical Cyclones (TCs) often produce heavy rainfall that results in coastal flooding and causes enormous loss of life and property. However,...
Atmosphere
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 113: Virtual-Reality-Induced Visual Perturbations Impact Postural Control System Behavior
Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 113: Virtual-Reality-Induced Visual Perturbations Impact Postural Control System Behavior Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs9110113 Authors: Harish Chander Sachini N. K. Kodithuwakku Arachchige Christopher M. Hill Alana J. Turner Shuchisnigdha Deb Alireza Shojaei Christopher Hudson Adam C. Knight Daniel W. Carruth Background: Virtual reality (VR) is becoming a widespread tool in rehabilitation, especially for postural stability....
Behavioral Sciences
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biology, Vol. 8, Pages 85: Cryotolerance of Stallion Spermatozoa Relies on Aquaglyceroporins rather than Orthodox Aquaporins
Biology, Vol. 8, Pages 85: Cryotolerance of Stallion Spermatozoa Relies on Aquaglyceroporins rather than Orthodox Aquaporins Biology doi: 10.3390/biology8040085 Authors: Ariadna Delgado-Bermúdez Federico Noto Sebastián Bonilla-Correal Estela Garcia-Bonavila Jaime Catalán Marion Papas Sergi Bonet Jordi Miró Marc Yeste Aquaporins (AQPs), a family of ubiquitous water channels divided into orthodox AQPs, aquaglyceroporins (GLPs), and superAQPs, are present in stallion...
Biology
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 730: Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of a Low-Molecular-Weight Xanthan Gum
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 730: Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of a Low-Molecular-Weight Xanthan Gum Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110730 Authors: Hu Wang Yu He Qiao Zhang Wang In the present work, a low-molecular-weight xanthan gum (LW-XG) was successfully obtained via biodegradation of commercial xanthan by the endophytic fungus Chaetomium globosum CGMCC 6882. The monosaccharide composition of LW-XG was glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid in...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 731: Recent Trends in the Application of Chromatographic Techniques in the Analysis of Luteolin and Its Derivatives
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 731: Recent Trends in the Application of Chromatographic Techniques in the Analysis of Luteolin and Its Derivatives Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110731 Authors: Juszczak Zovko-Končić Tomczyk Luteolin is a flavonoid often found in various medicinal plants that exhibits multiple biological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity. Commercially available medicinal plants and their preparations containing luteolin...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 729: The Effect of Transmembrane Protein Shape on Surrounding Lipid Domain Formation by Wetting
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 729: The Effect of Transmembrane Protein Shape on Surrounding Lipid Domain Formation by Wetting Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110729 Authors: Molotkovsky Galimzyanov Batishchev Akimov Signal transduction through cellular membranes requires the highly specific and coordinated work of specialized proteins. Proper functioning of these proteins is provided by an interplay between them and the lipid environment. Liquid-ordered lipid domains are believed...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 728: A Dynamic Core in Human NQO1 Controls the Functional and Stability Effects of Ligand Binding and Their Communication across the Enzyme Dimer
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 728: A Dynamic Core in Human NQO1 Controls the Functional and Stability Effects of Ligand Binding and Their Communication across the Enzyme Dimer Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110728 Authors: Vankova Salido Timson Man Pey Human NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) is a multi-functional protein whose alteration is associated with cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer´s diseases. NQO1 displays a remarkable functional chemistry,...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 727: Anti-Atherosclerotic Effects of Fruits of Vitex rotundifolia and Their Isolated Compounds via Inhibition of Human LDL and HDL Oxidation
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 727: Anti-Atherosclerotic Effects of Fruits of Vitex rotundifolia and Their Isolated Compounds via Inhibition of Human LDL and HDL Oxidation Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110727 Authors: Jae-Yong Kim Sang Hee Shim Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) oxidation are well known to increase the risk for atherosclerosis. In our ongoing research on natural products with inhibitory activities against oxidation of lipoproteins, fruits...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 726: Viral Infections and Interferons in the Development of Obesity
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 726: Viral Infections and Interferons in the Development of Obesity Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110726 Authors: Yun Tian Jordan Jennings Yuanying Gong Yongming Sang Obesity is now a prevalent disease worldwide and has a multi-factorial etiology. Several viruses or virus-like agents including members of adenoviridae, herpesviridae, slow virus (prion), and hepatitides, have been associated with obesity; meanwhile obese patients are shown to be more...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 725: CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Multiplex Genome Editing of JAGGED Gene in Brassica napus L.
Biomolecules, Vol. 9, Pages 725: CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Multiplex Genome Editing of JAGGED Gene in Brassica napus L. Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom9110725 Authors: Qamar U Zaman Wen Chu Mengyu Hao Yuqin Shi Mengdan Sun Shi-Fei Sang Desheng Mei Hongtao Cheng Jia Liu Chao Li Qiong Hu Pod shattering resistance is an essential component to achieving a high yield, which is a substantial objective in polyploid rapeseed cultivation. Previous studies have suggested...
Biomolecules
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Biosensors, Vol. 9, Pages 133: Development of Microalgae Biosensor Chip by Incorporating Microarray Oxygen Sensor for Pesticides Sensing
Biosensors, Vol. 9, Pages 133: Development of Microalgae Biosensor Chip by Incorporating Microarray Oxygen Sensor for Pesticides Sensing Biosensors doi: 10.3390/bios9040133 Authors: Md. Abul Kashem Kazuki Kimoto Yasunori Iribe Masayasu Suzuki A microalgae (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) biosensor chip for pesticide sensing has been developed by attaching the immobilized microalgae biofilm pon the microarray dye spots (size 100 μm and pitch 200 μm). The dye spots...
Biosensors
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 321: Lost in Classification: Lower Cognitive Functioning in Apparently Cognitive Normal Newly Diagnosed RRMS Patients
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 321: Lost in Classification: Lower Cognitive Functioning in Apparently Cognitive Normal Newly Diagnosed RRMS Patients Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci9110321 Authors: Marco Pitteri Stefano Ziccardi Caterina Dapor Maddalena Guandalini Massimiliano Calabrese Cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is usually related to the classic, dichotomic classification of impaired vs. unimpaired cognition. However, this approach is far...
Brain Sciences
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Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1780: Prognostic Factors in a Large Nationwide Cohort of Histologically Confirmed Primary and Secondary Angiosarcomas
Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1780: Prognostic Factors in a Large Nationwide Cohort of Histologically Confirmed Primary and Secondary Angiosarcomas Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers11111780 Authors: Marije E. Weidema Uta E. Flucke Winette T.A. van der Graaf Vincent K.Y. Ho Melissa H.S. Hillebrandt-Roeffen Dutch Nationwide Network and Registry of Histo- and Cytopathology (PALGA)-Group Dutch Nationwide Network and Registry of Histo- and Cytopathology (PALGA)-Group Yvonne M.H. Versleijen-Jonkers...
Cancers
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1781: Radiation and Stemness Phenotype May Influence Individual Breast Cancer Outcomes: The Crucial Role of MMPs and Microenvironment
Cancers, Vol. 11, Pages 1781: Radiation and Stemness Phenotype May Influence Individual Breast Cancer Outcomes: The Crucial Role of MMPs and Microenvironment Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers11111781 Authors: María Auxiliadora Olivares-Urbano Carmen Griñán-Lisón Sandra Ríos-Arrabal Francisco Artacho-Cordón Ana Isabel Torralbo Elena López-Ruiz Juan Antonio Marchal María Isabel Núñez Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the mainstay...
Cancers
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1426: Autophagy and Nutrients Management in Plants
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1426: Autophagy and Nutrients Management in Plants Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111426 Authors: Chen Shinozaki Luo Pottier Havé Marmagne Reisdorf-Cren Chardon Thomine Yoshimoto Masclaux-Daubresse Nutrient recycling and mobilization from organ to organ all along the plant lifespan is essential for plant survival under changing environments. Nutrient remobilization to the seeds is also essential for good seed production. In this...
Cells
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1425: Identification of A Novel Class of Benzofuran Oxoacetic Acid-Derived Ligands that Selectively Activate Cellular EPAC1
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1425: Identification of A Novel Class of Benzofuran Oxoacetic Acid-Derived Ligands that Selectively Activate Cellular EPAC1 Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111425 Authors: Elizabeth M. Beck Euan Parnell Angela Cowley Alison Porter Jonathan Gillespie John Robinson Lindsay Robinson Andrew D. Pannifer Veronique Hamon Philip Jones Angus Morrison Stuart McElroy Martin Timmerman Helma Rutjes Pravin Mahajan Jolanta Wiejak Urszula Luchowska-Stańska...
Cells
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1424: Oligodendrocytes in Development, Myelin Generation and Beyond
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1424: Oligodendrocytes in Development, Myelin Generation and Beyond Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111424 Authors: Sarah Kuhn Laura Gritti Daniel Crooks Yvonne Dombrowski Oligodendrocytes are the myelinating cells of the central nervous system (CNS) that are generated from oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPC). OPC are distributed throughout the CNS and represent a pool of migratory and proliferative adult progenitor cells that can differentiate into oligodendrocytes....
Cells
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1423: Metabolic Signature of Hepatic Fibrosis: From Individual Pathways to Systems Biology
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1423: Metabolic Signature of Hepatic Fibrosis: From Individual Pathways to Systems Biology Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111423 Authors: Ming-Ling Chang Sien-Sing Yang Hepatic fibrosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, as it ultimately leads to cirrhosis, which is estimated to affect up to 2% of the global population. Hepatic fibrosis is confirmed by liver biopsy, and the erroneous nature of this technique necessitates the search for noninvasive...
Cells
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1422: Combinatory Multifactor Treatment Effects on Primary Nanofiber Oligodendrocyte Cultures
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1422: Combinatory Multifactor Treatment Effects on Primary Nanofiber Oligodendrocyte Cultures Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111422 Authors: Lukas S. Enz Thomas Zeis Annalisa Hauck Christopher Linington Nicole Schaeren-Wiemers Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Neurological deficits are attributed to inflammatory demyelination, which compromises axonal function and survival....
Cells
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1421: Augmenter of Liver Regeneration Reduces Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by Less Chemokine Expression, Gr-1 Infiltration and Oxidative Stress
Cells, Vol. 8, Pages 1421: Augmenter of Liver Regeneration Reduces Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by Less Chemokine Expression, Gr-1 Infiltration and Oxidative Stress Cells doi: 10.3390/cells8111421 Authors: Thomas S. Weiss Madeleine Lupke Rania Dayoub Edward K. Geissler Hans J. Schlitt Michael Melter Elke Eggenhofer Hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is a major complication in liver resection and transplantation. Here, we analyzed the impact of recombinant human...
Cells
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Climate, Vol. 7, Pages 131: Algorithm to Predict the Rainfall Starting Point as a Function of Atmospheric Pressure, Humidity, and Dewpoint
Climate, Vol. 7, Pages 131: Algorithm to Predict the Rainfall Starting Point as a Function of Atmospheric Pressure, Humidity, and Dewpoint Climate doi: 10.3390/cli7110131 Authors: Alfonso Gutierrez-Lopez Ivonne Cruz-Paz Martin Muñoz Mandujano Forecasting extreme precipitations is one of the main priorities of hydrology in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Flood damage in urban areas increases every year, and is mainly caused by convective precipitations and hurricanes. In...
Climate
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Diagnostics, Vol. 9, Pages 187: Otolaryngologists and the Early Diagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidoses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Diagnostics, Vol. 9, Pages 187: Otolaryngologists and the Early Diagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidoses: A Cross-Sectional Study Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics9040187 Authors: Danielle de Araujo Torres Anneliese Lopes Barth Mariana Pires de Mello Valente Paulo Pires de Mello Dafne Dain Gandelman Horovitz Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of inborn errors of metabolism with an aggressive and usually fatal course. Therefore, early treatment is essential because the involvement...
Diagnostics
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Diagnostics, Vol. 9, Pages 186: Visceral Origin: An Underestimated Source of Neck Pain. A Systematic Scoping Review
Diagnostics, Vol. 9, Pages 186: Visceral Origin: An Underestimated Source of Neck Pain. A Systematic Scoping Review Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics9040186 Authors: Ángel Oliva-Pascual-Vaca Carlos González-González Jesús Oliva-Pascual-Vaca Fernando Piña-Pozo Alejandro Ferragut-Garcías Juan Carlos Fernández-Domínguez Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo The diagnosis of neck pain is challenging. Many visceral disorders are known to cause it, and clinical practice guidelines...
Diagnostics
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Diseases, Vol. 7, Pages 58: Role of Gut Dysbiosis in Liver Diseases: What Have We Learned So Far?
Diseases, Vol. 7, Pages 58: Role of Gut Dysbiosis in Liver Diseases: What Have We Learned So Far? Diseases doi: 10.3390/diseases7040058 Authors: Hiroshi Fukui Accumulating evidence supports that gut dysbiosis may relate to various liver diseases. Alcoholics with high intestinal permeability had a decrease in the abundance of Ruminnococcus. Intestinal dysmotility, increased gastric pH, and altered immune responses in addition to environmental and genetic factors are likely to cause alcohol-associated...
Diseases
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Diversity, Vol. 11, Pages 214: Strategies for Sustainable Use of Indigenous Cattle Genetic Resources in Southern Africa
Diversity, Vol. 11, Pages 214: Strategies for Sustainable Use of Indigenous Cattle Genetic Resources in Southern Africa Diversity doi: 10.3390/d11110214 Authors: Cletos Mapiye Obert C. Chikwanha Michael Chimonyo Kennedy Dzama Indigenous cattle breeds are the most important livestock species in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region owing to their role in human food, nutrition, income, and social security. Despite the role of these breeds in the household and...
Diversity
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Diversity, Vol. 11, Pages 213: The Spotted Cleaner Shrimp, Periclimenes yucatanicus (Ives, 1891), on an Unusual Scleractinian Host
Diversity, Vol. 11, Pages 213: The Spotted Cleaner Shrimp, Periclimenes yucatanicus (Ives, 1891), on an Unusual Scleractinian Host Diversity doi: 10.3390/d11110213 Authors: Ricardo González-Muñoz Agustín Garese Fabián H. Acuña James D. Reimer Nuno Simões The spotted cleaner shrimp, Periclimenes yucatanicus (Ives, 1891), forms symbioses with sea anemones that may serve as cleaning stations for reef fishes [...]
Diversity
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Environments, Vol. 6, Pages 118: Rainfall Variability across the Agro-Climatic Zones of a Tropical Highland: The Case of the Jema Watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia
Environments, Vol. 6, Pages 118: Rainfall Variability across the Agro-Climatic Zones of a Tropical Highland: The Case of the Jema Watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia Environments doi: 10.3390/environments6110118 Authors: Taye Simane Zaitchik Selassie Setegn The objective of the study was to analyze the variability of various climate indicators across the agro-climatic zones (ACZs) of the Jema watershed. The variability was analyzed considering mean annual rainfall (MARF,...
Environments
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
Foods, Vol. 8, Pages 568: Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis
Foods, Vol. 8, Pages 568: Consumer Attitudes and Preference Exploration towards Fresh-Cut Salads Using Best–Worst Scaling and Latent Class Analysis Foods doi: 10.3390/foods8110568 Authors: Stefano Massaglia Valentina Maria Merlino Danielle Borra Aurora Bargetto Francesco Sottile Cristiana Peano This research explored the preferences and buying habits of a sample of 620 consumers of fresh-cut, ready-to-eat salads. A best–worst scaling approach was used to measure...
Foods
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Foods, Vol. 8, Pages 567: High Oxygen Modified Atmosphere Packaging Negatively Influences Consumer Acceptability Traits of Pork
Foods, Vol. 8, Pages 567: High Oxygen Modified Atmosphere Packaging Negatively Influences Consumer Acceptability Traits of Pork Foods doi: 10.3390/foods8110567 Authors: Yunling Peng Karunia Adhiputra Anneline Padayachee Heather Channon Minh Ha Robyn Dorothy Warner Current trends in meat packaging have seen a shift from conventional overwrap to vacuum packing (VAC) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of high...
Foods
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Healthcare, Vol. 7, Pages 142: Establishing and Sustaining a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice: An Evaluation of Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing the Best Practice Spotlight Organization Program in the Australian Healthcare Context
Healthcare, Vol. 7, Pages 142: Establishing and Sustaining a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice: An Evaluation of Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing the Best Practice Spotlight Organization Program in the Australian Healthcare Context Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare7040142 Authors: Greg Sharplin Pam Adelson Kate Kennedy Nicola Williams Roslyn Hewlett Jackie Wood Rob Bonner Elizabeth Dabars Marion Eckert Background: Nurses and midwives are central to...
Healthcare
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4448: Online Learning Communities and Mental Health Literacy for Preschool Teachers: The Moderating Role of Enthusiasm for Engagement
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4448: Online Learning Communities and Mental Health Literacy for Preschool Teachers: The Moderating Role of Enthusiasm for Engagement International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224448 Authors: Pi-Chun Hsu I-Hsiung Chang Ru-Si Chen Background: Most of the existing literature analyzes preschool teachers’ perceptions of information seeking and measures their satisfaction with online support for mental health...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4449: Early Intervention for Children at High Risk of Developmental Disability in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Narrative Review
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4449: Early Intervention for Children at High Risk of Developmental Disability in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Narrative Review International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224449 Authors: Maya Kohli-Lynch Cally J. Tann Matthew E. Ellis In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), while neonatal mortality has fallen, the number of children under five with developmental disability remains unchanged. The first...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4450: Analysis of Toxic Metals in Liquid from Electronic Cigarettes
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4450: Analysis of Toxic Metals in Liquid from Electronic Cigarettes International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224450 Authors: Naudia Gray Mary Halstead Nathalie Gonzalez-Jimenez Liza Valentin-Blasini Clifford Watson R. Steven Pappas As the technology of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes, evolves, assessing metal concentrations in liquids among brands over time becomes...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4447: Selected Predictors of the Sense of Intimacy in Relationships of Young Adults
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4447: Selected Predictors of the Sense of Intimacy in Relationships of Young Adults International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224447 Authors: Dorota Czyżowska Ewa Gurba Natalia Czyżowska Alicja Kalus Katarzyna Sitnik-Warchulska Bernadetta Izydorczyk The main research objective of this study was seeking the predictive role of closeness to parents, attachment, identity style, identity commitment, type of...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4446: It’s Time to Replace the Term “Heavy Metals” with “Potentially Toxic Elements” When Reporting Environmental Research
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4446: It’s Time to Replace the Term “Heavy Metals” with “Potentially Toxic Elements” When Reporting Environmental Research International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224446 Authors: Olivier Pourret Andrew Hursthouse Even if the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is relatively well defined, some controversial terms are still in use. Indeed, the term “heavy metal” is a common term used for decades...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4444: The Dark Side of the Self-Determination Theory and Its Influence on the Emotional and Cognitive Processes of Students in Physical Education
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4444: The Dark Side of the Self-Determination Theory and Its Influence on the Emotional and Cognitive Processes of Students in Physical Education International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224444 Authors: Trigueros Aguilar-Parra López-Liria Rocamora Amongst the main objectives of physical education (PE) classes is the consolidation of healthy lifestyle habits in young people and adolescents. Nonetheless,...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4441: Association between the Type of Diabetes Treatment and Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korea Community Health Surveys Data, 2011–2016
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4441: Association between the Type of Diabetes Treatment and Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korea Community Health Surveys Data, 2011–2016 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224441 Authors: Lee Jang Lee Oh Park The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the different types of treatment for diabetes and depressive symptoms. In...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4442: Analysis of the Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Urban Resilience and Its Influencing Factors: A Case Study of 56 Cities in China
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4442: Analysis of the Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Urban Resilience and Its Influencing Factors: A Case Study of 56 Cities in China International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224442 Authors: Zhang Chen Cai Gao Zhang Liu Wang Li The healthy development of the city has received widespread attention in the world, and urban resilience is an important issue in the study of urban development....
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4440: Influence of Running Phases on the Postural Balance of Modern Pentathlon Athletes in a Laser Run Event
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4440: Influence of Running Phases on the Postural Balance of Modern Pentathlon Athletes in a Laser Run Event International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224440 Authors: Sadowska Lichota Sacewicz Krzepota Background: The Laser Run combined event is part of the modern pentathlon, consisting of successive shooting and running phases. The main factor hindering accurate and fast shooting is the increasing fatigue...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4443: The Current and Retrospective Intentional Nature Exposure Scales: Development and Factorial Validity
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4443: The Current and Retrospective Intentional Nature Exposure Scales: Development and Factorial Validity International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224443 Authors: Wood Barron Smyth Both nature exposure and green exercise (GE) can improve health. However, there are no scales examining frequency of engagement; or that consider interaction with nature. There are also no scales assessing these variables during...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4445: Resveratrol Supplementation Protects Against Nicotine-Induced Kidney Injury
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4445: Resveratrol Supplementation Protects Against Nicotine-Induced Kidney Injury International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224445 Authors: Ramalingam Santhanathas Shaukat Ali Zainalabidin Prolonged exposure to nicotine accelerates onset and progression of renal diseases in habitual cigarette smokers. Exposure to nicotine, either via active or passive smoking is strongly shown to enhance renal oxidative...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4439: Psychosocial Risks and Violence Against Teachers. Is It Possible to Promote Well-Being at Work?
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4439: Psychosocial Risks and Violence Against Teachers. Is It Possible to Promote Well-Being at Work? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224439 Authors: Berlanda Fraizzoli Cordova Pedrazza Teaching has been reported to be one of the most stressful occupations, with heavy psychological demands, including the need to develop positive relationships with students and their parents; relationships that,...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4438: Workflow and Strategies for Recruitment and Retention in Longitudinal 3D Craniofacial Imaging Study
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4438: Workflow and Strategies for Recruitment and Retention in Longitudinal 3D Craniofacial Imaging Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224438 Authors: Denadai Tu Tsai Tsai Hsieh Pai Chen Kane Lo Chou Longitudinal epidemiological studies are considered the gold standard for understanding craniofacial morphologic development, but participant recruitment and retention can...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4436: Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Status and Barriers among Patients in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Clinics in Guangdong Province, China: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4436: Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Status and Barriers among Patients in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Clinics in Guangdong Province, China: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224436 Authors: Yin Liu Xia Zou Wen Chen Cheng Gong Li Ling We aimed to evaluate the status and barriers related to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment among Chinese methadone maintenance...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4437: Associations of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Trajectories with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption from Childhood to Adulthood: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4437: Associations of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Trajectories with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption from Childhood to Adulthood: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224437 Authors: Lounassalo Hirvensalo Kankaanpää Tolvanen Palomäki Salin Fogelholm Yang Pahkala Rovio Hutri-Kähönen Raitakari Tammelin A physically active...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4435: An Eye Tracking Study of Anti-Smoking Messages on Toxic Chemicals in Cigarettes
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4435: An Eye Tracking Study of Anti-Smoking Messages on Toxic Chemicals in Cigarettes International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224435 Authors: Leah M. Ranney Sarah D. Kowitt Tara L. Queen Kristen L. Jarman Adam O. Goldstein The US Food and Drug Administration is tasked with communicating information to the public about the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke. Our study used eye tracking method to test the...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4430: Synthesis of Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron (nZVI) Supported on Biochar for Chromium Remediation from Aqueous Solution and Soil
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4430: Synthesis of Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron (nZVI) Supported on Biochar for Chromium Remediation from Aqueous Solution and Soil International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224430 Authors: Haixia Wang Mingliang Zhang Hongyi Li Maize straw biochar-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron composite (MSB-nZVI) was prepared for efficient chromium (Cr) removal through alleviating the aggregation of zero-valent iron particles....
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4434: Validation of the Malay Version of Mini-IPIP among Substance Use Disorder Patients Attending Methadone Clinics in Malaysia
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4434: Validation of the Malay Version of Mini-IPIP among Substance Use Disorder Patients Attending Methadone Clinics in Malaysia International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224434 Authors: Foo Weng Leong Mohd Azhar Mohd Yasin Eni Rahaiza Muhd Ramli Nor Asyikin Fadzil Yee Cheng Kueh There has been an increasing interest in personality study over the years. This has led to the necessity for personality measures...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4418: Outdoor Endurance Training with Air Pollutant Exposure Versus Sedentary Lifestyle: A Comparison of Airway Immune Responses
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4418: Outdoor Endurance Training with Air Pollutant Exposure Versus Sedentary Lifestyle: A Comparison of Airway Immune Responses International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224418 Authors: Juliana de Melo Batista dos Santos Roberta Foster Anne-Charlotte Jonckheere Marcelo Rossi Luiz Antonio Luna Junior Catherine Machado Katekaru Matheus Cavalcante de Sá Lucas Guimarães Pagani Francine Maria de Almeida...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4433: Influence of Electronic Cigarettes on Selected Antibacterial Properties of Saliva
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4433: Influence of Electronic Cigarettes on Selected Antibacterial Properties of Saliva International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224433 Authors: Dominika Cichońska Aida Kusiak Barbara Kochańska Jolanta Ochocińska Dariusz Świetlik The aim of this study was to estimate changes in selected physicochemical properties of saliva collected from users of electronic cigarettes. Methods: The study population consisted...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4431: Profile and Motivation of Patients Consulting in Emergency Departments While not Requiring Such a Level of Care
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4431: Profile and Motivation of Patients Consulting in Emergency Departments While not Requiring Such a Level of Care International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224431 Authors: Daniel Aiham Ghazali Arnaud Richard Arnaud Chaudet Christophe Choquet Maximilien Guericolas Enrique Casalino Consultations that do not require an emergency department (ED) level of care have increased. We explored attitudes of non-urgent...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4429: Anthropogenic Effects on Hydrogen and Oxygen Isotopes of River Water in Cities
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4429: Anthropogenic Effects on Hydrogen and Oxygen Isotopes of River Water in Cities International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224429 Authors: Xiangnan Li Baisha Weng Denghua Yan Tianling Qin Kun Wang Wuxia Bi Zhilei Yu Batsuren Dorjsuren Stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes are important indicators for studying water cycles. The isotopes are not only affected by climate, but are also disturbed by...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4432: Previous Use of Mammography as a Proxy for General Health Checks in Association with Better Outcomes after Major Surgeries
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4432: Previous Use of Mammography as a Proxy for General Health Checks in Association with Better Outcomes after Major Surgeries International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224432 Authors: Ying-Hsuan Tai Ta-Liang Chen Yih-Giun Cherng Chun-Chieh Yeh Chuen-Chau Chang Chien-Chang Liao Although previous studies have shown that health checks may improve several risk factors for chronic diseases, the effect of...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4427: Lifestyle E-Coaching for Physical Activity Level Improvement: Short-Term and Long-Term Effectivity in Low Socioeconomic Status Groups
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4427: Lifestyle E-Coaching for Physical Activity Level Improvement: Short-Term and Long-Term Effectivity in Low Socioeconomic Status Groups International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224427 Authors: Hanne Spelt Thomas Tsiampalis Pania Karnaki Matina Kouvari Dina Zota Athena Linos Joyce Westerink E-coaching applications can improve people’s lifestyles; however, their impact on people from a...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4425: A Pill in the Lifeworld of Women in Burkina Faso: Can Misoprostol Reframe the Meaning of Abortion
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4425: A Pill in the Lifeworld of Women in Burkina Faso: Can Misoprostol Reframe the Meaning of Abortion International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224425 Authors: Seydou Drabo In Burkina Faso, induced abortion is socially stigmatized, condemned, disapproved and legally restricted to cases of rape, incest, fetal malformation or endangerment to the life of the mother. Many women often resort to unsafe procedures to induce...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4424: The Changing Process of Women’s Smoking Status Triggered by Pregnancy
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4424: The Changing Process of Women’s Smoking Status Triggered by Pregnancy International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224424 Authors: Mai Itai Akiko Sasaki Makiko Mori Shio Tsuda Ayumi Matsumoto-Murakoso Although pregnancy is the trigger for many women to stop smoking, often they are unable to maintain cessation, undoing any health benefits for themselves and their children. Smoking is a complex phenomenon...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4422: Roles of Relative Humidity in Aerosol Pollution Aggravation over Central China during Wintertime
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4422: Roles of Relative Humidity in Aerosol Pollution Aggravation over Central China during Wintertime International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224422 Authors: Lin Zang Zemin Wang Bo Zhu Yu Zhang Aerosol pollution elicits considerable public concern due to the adverse influence on air quality, climate change, and human health. Outside of emissions, haze formation is closely related to meteorological conditions,...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4426: Incidence Rate and Predictors of Globus Pallidus Necrosis after Charcoal Burning Suicide
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4426: Incidence Rate and Predictors of Globus Pallidus Necrosis after Charcoal Burning Suicide International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224426 Authors: Chung-Hsuan Ku Wen-Hung Huang Ching-Wei Hsu Yu-Chin Chen Yi-Chou Hou I-Kuan Wang Hsiang-Hsi Hong Yen-Li Wang Cheng-Hao Weng Tzung-Hai Yen Objective: This study examined predictors of globus pallidus necrosis as there was a paucity of literature...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4423: Designing Urban Green Spaces for Older Adults in Asian Cities
IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4423: Designing Urban Green Spaces for Older Adults in Asian Cities International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16224423 Authors: Zheng Tan Kevin Ka-Lun Lau Adam Charles Roberts Stessa Tzu-Yuan Chao Edward Ng Elderly populations in Asian countries are expected to increase rapidly in the next few decades. Older adults, particularly in high-density cities, spend a considerable amount of time in urban green spaces...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5676: Genome-Wide Characterization, Expression Profile Analysis of WRKY Family Genes in Santalum album and Functional Identification of Their Role in Abiotic Stress
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5676: Genome-Wide Characterization, Expression Profile Analysis of WRKY Family Genes in Santalum album and Functional Identification of Their Role in Abiotic Stress International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225676 Authors: Haifeng Yan Mingzhi Li Yuping Xiong Jianming Wu Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva Guohua Ma WRKY proteins are a large superfamily of transcription factors that are involved in diverse biological processes including...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5675: Genome-Wide Correlation of 36 Agronomic Traits in the 287 Pepper (Capsicum) Accessions Obtained from the SLAF-seq-Based GWAS
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5675: Genome-Wide Correlation of 36 Agronomic Traits in the 287 Pepper (Capsicum) Accessions Obtained from the SLAF-seq-Based GWAS International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225675 Authors: Lang Wu Peng Wang Yihao Wang Qing Cheng Qiaohua Lu Jinqiu Liu Ting Li Yixin Ai Wencai Yang Liang Sun Huolin Shen There are many agronomic traits of pepper (Capsicum L.) with abundant phenotypes that can benefit pepper growth. Using...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5674: Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters (EAATs): Glutamate Transport and Beyond
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5674: Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters (EAATs): Glutamate Transport and Beyond International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225674 Authors: Simona Magi Silvia Piccirillo Salvatore Amoroso Vincenzo Lariccia Na+-dependent excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs) are the major transport mechanisms for extracellular glutamate removal in the central nervous system (CNS). The primary function assigned to EAATs is the maintenance of low extracellular...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5673: DGKα in Neutrophil Biology and Its Implications for Respiratory Diseases
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5673: DGKα in Neutrophil Biology and Its Implications for Respiratory Diseases International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225673 Authors: Gianluca Baldanzi Mario Malerba Diacylglycerol kinases (DGKs) play a key role in phosphoinositide signaling by removing diacylglycerol and generating phosphatidic acid. Besides the well-documented role of DGKα and DGKζ as negative regulators of lymphocyte responses, a robust body of literature...
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IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5671: Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters in Physiology and Disorders of the Central Nervous System
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5671: Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters in Physiology and Disorders of the Central Nervous System International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225671 Authors: Malik Willnow Excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs) encompass a class of five transporters with distinct expression in neurons and glia of the central nervous system (CNS). EAATs are mainly recognized for their role in uptake of the amino acid glutamate, the major excitatory neurotransmitter....
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5670: Candidate Domestication-Related Genes Revealed by Expression Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping of Narrow-Leafed Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.)
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5670: Candidate Domestication-Related Genes Revealed by Expression Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping of Narrow-Leafed Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225670 Authors: Plewiński Książkiewicz Rychel-Bielska Rudy Wolko The last century has witnessed rapid domestication of the narrow-leafed lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) as a grain legume crop, exploiting discovered alleles conferring low-alkaloid...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5672: The Anti-Tumorigenic Activity of Sema3C in the Chick Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane Model
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5672: The Anti-Tumorigenic Activity of Sema3C in the Chick Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane Model International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225672 Authors: Valiulytė Curkūnavičiūtė Ribokaitė Kazlauskas Vaitkevičiūtė Skauminas Valančiūtė Sema3C protein, a member of the class 3 family of secreted semaphorins, play an important role in tumor development by regulating cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5669: Quantification of Surface GalNAc Ligands Decorating Nanostructured Lipid Carriers by UPLC-ELSD
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5669: Quantification of Surface GalNAc Ligands Decorating Nanostructured Lipid Carriers by UPLC-ELSD International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225669 Authors: Gauthier Varache Couffin Lebrun Delangle Gateau Texier Nanoparticles have been extensively studied for drug delivery and targeting to specific organs. The functionalization of the nanoparticle surface by site-specific ligands (antibodies, peptides, saccharides)...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5668: Lessons from the Trials for the Desirable Effects of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors on Diabetic Cardiovascular Events and Renal Dysfunction
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5668: Lessons from the Trials for the Desirable Effects of Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors on Diabetic Cardiovascular Events and Renal Dysfunction International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225668 Authors: Wakisaka Kamouchi Kitazono Recent large placebo-controlled trials of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors revealed desirable effects on heart failure (HF) and renal dysfunction; however, the mechanisms underlying...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5666: Bovine Lactoferrin Pre-Treatment Induces Intracellular Killing of AIEC LF82 and Reduces Bacteria-Induced DNA Damage in Differentiated Human Enterocytes
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5666: Bovine Lactoferrin Pre-Treatment Induces Intracellular Killing of AIEC LF82 and Reduces Bacteria-Induced DNA Damage in Differentiated Human Enterocytes International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225666 Authors: Maria Stefania Lepanto Luigi Rosa Antimo Cutone Mellani Jinnett Scotti Antonietta Lucia Conte Massimiliano Marazzato Carlo Zagaglia Catia Longhi Francesca Berlutti Giovanni Musci Piera Valenti Maria Pia...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5664: Key Factors for A One-Pot Enzyme Cascade Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5664: Key Factors for A One-Pot Enzyme Cascade Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225664 Authors: Gottschalk Zaun Eisele Kuballa Elling In the last decades, interest in medical or cosmetic applications of hyaluronic acid (HA) has increased. Size and dispersity are key characteristics of biological function. In contrast to extraction from animal tissue or bacterial fermentation,...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5665: Rhododenol Activates Melanocytes and Induces Morphological Alteration at Sub-Cytotoxic Levels
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5665: Rhododenol Activates Melanocytes and Induces Morphological Alteration at Sub-Cytotoxic Levels International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225665 Authors: Minjeong Kim Chang-Seok Lee Kyung-Min Lim Rhododenol (RD), a whitening cosmetic ingredient, was withdrawn from the market due to RD-induced leukoderma (RIL). While many attempts have been made to clarify the mechanism underlying RIL, RIL has not been fully understood yet. Indeed, affected...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5667: Genome-Wide Analysis of the DYW Subgroup PPR Gene Family and Identification of GmPPR4 Responses to Drought Stress
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5667: Genome-Wide Analysis of the DYW Subgroup PPR Gene Family and Identification of GmPPR4 Responses to Drought Stress International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225667 Authors: Hong-Gang Su Bo Li Xin-Yuan Song Jian Ma Jun Chen Yong-Bin Zhou Ming Chen Dong-Hong Min Zhao-Shi Xu You-Zhi Ma Pentatricopeptide-repeat (PPR) proteins were identified as a type of nucleus coding protein that is composed of multiple tandem repeats....
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5652: Correction: Li, Q., et al. Differential and Interactive Effects of Substrate Topography and Chemistry on Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Gene Expression. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 2344
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5652: Correction: Li, Q., et al. Differential and Interactive Effects of Substrate Topography and Chemistry on Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Gene Expression. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 2344 International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225652 Authors: Qiongfang Li Bo Zhang Naresh Kasoju Jinmin Ma Aidong Yang Zhanfeng Cui Hui Wang Hua Ye The authors wish to make the following correction to this paper [...]
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5662: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Transcriptomic Data Reveals a Set of Key Genes Involved in the Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses in Rice
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5662: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Transcriptomic Data Reveals a Set of Key Genes Involved in the Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses in Rice International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225662 Authors: Matteo Buti Elena Baldoni Elide Formentin Justyna Milc Giovanna Frugis Fiorella Lo Schiavo Annamaria Genga Enrico Francia Several environmental factors, such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures, negatively affect plant...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00

IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5661: Development of a Gut-On-A-Chip Model for High Throughput Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5661: Development of a Gut-On-A-Chip Model for High Throughput Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225661 Authors: Claudia Beaurivage Elena Naumovska Yee Xiang Chang Edo D. Elstak Arnaud Nicolas Heidi Wouters Guido van Moolenbroek Henriëtte L. Lanz Sebastiaan J. Trietsch Jos Joore Paul Vulto Richard A.J. Janssen Kai S. Erdmann Jan Stallen Dorota Kurek A common...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5663: Correction: Abdulle, A.E., et al. Hydrogen Sulfide: A Therapeutic Option in Systemic Sclerosis. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 4121
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5663: Correction: Abdulle, A.E., et al. Hydrogen Sulfide: A Therapeutic Option in Systemic Sclerosis. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 4121 International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225663 Authors: Amaal Eman Abdulle Harry van Goor Douwe J. Mulder The authors wish to make the following correction to this paper [...]
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5659: Trends in Atopic Dermatitis—From Standard Pharmacotherapy to Novel Drug Delivery Systems
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5659: Trends in Atopic Dermatitis—From Standard Pharmacotherapy to Novel Drug Delivery Systems International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225659 Authors: Eliana B. Souto João Dias-Ferreira Jéssica Oliveira Elena Sanchez-Lopez Ana Lopez-Machado Marta Espina Maria L. Garcia Selma B. Souto Carlos Martins-Gomes Amélia M. Silva Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a predominant and deteriorating chronic inflammation of the skin, categorized...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5660: Investigations of the Kinetics and Mechanism of Reduction of a Carboplatin Pt(IV) Prodrug by the Major Small-Molecule Reductants in Human Plasma
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5660: Investigations of the Kinetics and Mechanism of Reduction of a Carboplatin Pt(IV) Prodrug by the Major Small-Molecule Reductants in Human Plasma International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225660 Authors: Yang Liu Hongwu Tian Liyao Xu Li Zhou Jinhu Wang Benyan Xu Chunli Liu Lars I. Elding Tiesheng Shi The development of Pt(IV) anticancer prodrugs to overcome the detrimental side effects of Pt(II)-based anticancer drugs...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5658: A Newly Established Murine Cell Line as a Model for Hepatocellular Cancer in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5658: A Newly Established Murine Cell Line as a Model for Hepatocellular Cancer in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225658 Authors: Andreas Kroh Jeanette Walter Herdit Schüler Jochen Nolting Roman Eickhoff Daniel Heise Ulf Peter Neumann Thorsten Cramer Tom Florian Ulmer Athanassios Fragoulis Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has become a major risk factor for hepatocellular...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5654: Enzymatic and Biological Characterization of Novel Sirtuin Modulators against Cancer
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5654: Enzymatic and Biological Characterization of Novel Sirtuin Modulators against Cancer International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225654 Authors: Vincenzo Carafa Angelita Poziello Laura Della Torre Pia Giovannelli Marzia Di Donato Elham Safadeh Zhijun Yu Alfonso Baldi Gabriella Castoria Daniela Tomaselli Antonello Mai Dante Rotili Angela Nebbioso Lucia Altucci Sirtuins, a family of nicotinamide adenine...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5657: Defect of Interferon γ Leads to Impaired Wound Healing through Prolonged Neutrophilic Inflammatory Response and Enhanced MMP-2 Activation
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5657: Defect of Interferon γ Leads to Impaired Wound Healing through Prolonged Neutrophilic Inflammatory Response and Enhanced MMP-2 Activation International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225657 Authors: Emi Kanno Hiromasa Tanno Airi Masaki Ayako Sasaki Noriko Sato Maiko Goto Mayu Shisai Kenji Yamaguchi Naoyuki Takagi Miki Shoji Yuki Kitai Ko Sato Jun Kasamatsu Keiko Ishii Tomomitsu Miyasaka Kaori Kawakami...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5655: Claudin-2: Roles beyond Permeability Functions
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5655: Claudin-2: Roles beyond Permeability Functions International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225655 Authors: Shruthi Venugopal Shaista Anwer Katalin Szászi Claudin-2 is expressed in the tight junctions of leaky epithelia, where it forms cation-selective and water permeable paracellular channels. Its abundance is under fine control by a complex signaling network that affects both its synthesis and turnover in response to various environmental...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5656: Recent Advances in ROS-Responsive Cell Sheet Techniques for Tissue Engineering
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5656: Recent Advances in ROS-Responsive Cell Sheet Techniques for Tissue Engineering International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225656 Authors: Min-Ah Koo Mi Hee Lee Jong-Chul Park Cell sheet engineering has evolved rapidly in recent years as a new approach for cell-based therapy. Cell sheet harvest technology is important for producing viable, transplantable cell sheets and applying them to tissue engineering. To date, most cell sheet studies...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5653: Salvianolic Acid B Slows the Progression of Breast Cancer Cell Growth via Enhancement of Apoptosis and Reduction of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Angiogenesis
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5653: Salvianolic Acid B Slows the Progression of Breast Cancer Cell Growth via Enhancement of Apoptosis and Reduction of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Angiogenesis International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225653 Authors: Mohamed A. Katary Rafik Abdelsayed Abdulmohsin Alhashim Mohamed Abdelhasib Ahmed A. Elmarakby Breast cancer is the current leading cause of cancer death in females worldwide. Although current chemotherapeutic...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5651: Expression Analysis of mRNA Decay of Maternal Genes during Bombyx mori Maternal-to-Zygotic Transition
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5651: Expression Analysis of mRNA Decay of Maternal Genes during Bombyx mori Maternal-to-Zygotic Transition International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225651 Authors: Meirong Zhang Pingzhen Xu Huilin Pang Tao Chen Guozheng Zhang Maternal genes play an important role in the early embryonic development of the silkworm. Early embryonic development without new transcription depends on maternal components stored in the egg during oocyte...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5650: A Preclinical Evaluation towards the Clinical Application of Oxygen Consumption Measurement by CERMs by a Mouse Chimera Model
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5650: A Preclinical Evaluation towards the Clinical Application of Oxygen Consumption Measurement by CERMs by a Mouse Chimera Model International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225650 Authors: Takashi Kuno Masahito Tachibana Ayako Fujimine-Sato Misaki Fue Keiko Higashi Aiko Takahashi Hiroki Kurosawa Keisuke Nishio Naomi Shiga Zen Watanabe Nobuo Yaegashi We have developed an automated device for the measurement of oxygen...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5649: Role of MicroRNAs in Parkinson’s Disease
IJMS, Vol. 20, Pages 5649: Role of MicroRNAs in Parkinson’s Disease International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms20225649 Authors: Suh Yee Goh Yin Xia Chao Shaikali Thameem Dheen Eng-King Tan Samuel Sam-Wah Tay Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disabling neurodegenerative disease that manifests with resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity and postural instability. Since the discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) in 1993, miRNAs have been shown to be important...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
IJNS, Vol. 5, Pages 41: A Novel System for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Screening in Newborns: Japanese Pilot Study
IJNS, Vol. 5, Pages 41: A Novel System for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Screening in Newborns: Japanese Pilot Study International Journal of Neonatal Screening doi: 10.3390/ijns5040041 Authors: Masakazu Shinohara Emma Tabe Eko Niba Yogik Onky Silvana Wijaya Izumi Takayama Chisako Mitsuishi Sakae Kumasaka Yoichi Kondo Akihiro Takatera Isamu Hokuto Ichiro Morioka Kazutaka Ogiwara Kimimasa Tobita Atsuko Takeuchi Hisahide Nishio Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)...
International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1952: Cranial Irradiation in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Is Related to Subclinical Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Reduced Large Artery Compliance in Cancer Survivors
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1952: Cranial Irradiation in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Is Related to Subclinical Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Reduced Large Artery Compliance in Cancer Survivors Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111952 Authors: Joanna Sulicka-Grodzicka Bernadeta Chyrchel Justyna Totoń-Żurańska Ewelina Nowak Paweł P. Wołkow Andrzej Surdacki Tomasz Grodzicki Long-term survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood...
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JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1951: Cushing’s Disease
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1951: Cushing’s Disease Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111951 Authors: Nishioka Yamada In patients with Cushing’s disease (CD), prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for favorable long-term outcomes, although this remains a challenging task. The differential diagnosis of CD is still difficult in some patients, even with an organized stepwise diagnostic approach. Moreover, despite the use of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging...
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JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1949: Increased Paracetamol Bioavailability after Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Crossover Pre- vs. Post-Operative Clinical Trial
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1949: Increased Paracetamol Bioavailability after Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Crossover Pre- vs. Post-Operative Clinical Trial Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111949 Authors: Daniel Porat Milica Markovic Moran Zur Noa Fine-Shamir Carmil Azran Gad Shaked David Czeiger Julie Vaynshtein Ilya Replyanski Gilbert Sebbag Arik Dahan Oral drug bioavailability may be significantly altered after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), the...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1950: Clinical Factors Associated with a Shorter or Longer Course of Antibiotic Treatment in Patients with Exacerbations of Bronchiectasis: A Prospective Cohort Study
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1950: Clinical Factors Associated with a Shorter or Longer Course of Antibiotic Treatment in Patients with Exacerbations of Bronchiectasis: A Prospective Cohort Study Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111950 Authors: Giulia Scioscia Rosanel Amaro Victoria Alcaraz-Serrano Albert Gabarrús Patricia Oscanoa Laia Fernandez Rosario Menendez Raul Mendez Maria Pia Foschino Barbaro Antoni Torres Background: Bronchiectasis exacerbations...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1948: Urinary Excretion of N1-Methylnicotinamide, as a Biomarker of Niacin Status, and Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1948: Urinary Excretion of N1-Methylnicotinamide, as a Biomarker of Niacin Status, and Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111948 Authors: Carolien P.J. Deen Anna van der Veen Martijn van Faassen Isidor Minović António W. Gomes-Neto Johanna M. Geleijnse Karin J. Borgonjen-van den Berg Ido P. Kema Stephan J.L. Bakker Renal transplant recipients (RTR) commonly suffer from vitamin B6 deficiency...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1946: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Within-Person Changes in Cardiac Vagal Activity across the Menstrual Cycle: Implications for Female Health and Future Studies
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1946: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Within-Person Changes in Cardiac Vagal Activity across the Menstrual Cycle: Implications for Female Health and Future Studies Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111946 Authors: Katja M. Schmalenberger Tory A. Eisenlohr-Moul Lena Würth Ekaterina Schneider Julian F. Thayer Beate Ditzen Marc N. Jarczok Interest in cardiac vagal activity (CVA; e.g., parasympathetically-mediated heart rate variability)...
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JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1947: Acute Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise on Young Adults’ Situational Motivation
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1947: Acute Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise on Young Adults’ Situational Motivation Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111947 Authors: Wenxi Liu Nan Zeng Zachary C. Pope Daniel J. McDonough Zan Gao The development of innovative technology, such as virtual reality (VR), has provided opportunities for promoting physical activity (PA) in a fun and engaging manner. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in young adults’...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 02:00
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1945: Conversion Surgery for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
JCM, Vol. 8, Pages 1945: Conversion Surgery for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm8111945 Authors: Thomas Hank Oliver Strobel While primarily unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) used to be an indication for palliative therapy, a strategy of neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) and conversion surgery is being increasingly used after more effective chemotherapy regimens have become available for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. While high-level...
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