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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impacts of methionine oxidation on product quality and anti-tumor activity of a therapeutic monoclonal antibody.

Sun Q, Miao Z, Bian L et al. · 2026 · Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Methionine oxidation in monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) could critically compromise drug stability and efficacy. This investigation comprehensively evaluated the structural and functional impacts of oxidation on a mAb An under long-term…

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Bi-functional activity of chlorophyllin: Antifungal action against Botrytis cinerea and induction of grapevine defense genes.

Messanh KV, Muhie Ddine M, Ambrosini V et al. · 2026 · Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology

Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) is a fungus with a high mutation rate and infects more than 200 plant species, causing significant yield losses. Therefore, new strategies to fight against this ubiquitous phytopathogen are highly sought…

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Postoperative C-Reactive Protein Trajectories in Spine Surgery - Influence of Vancomycin Powder: A Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Panzenböck LF, Abdel Nour G, Dürrschnabel DL et al. · 2026 · Global spine journal

Study DesignRandomized controlled trial.ObjectivesTo characterize postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) trajectories as predictors of surgical site infection (SSI) following lumbar spine surgery, to determine optimal CRP thresholds, and…

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Acute Effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy in Quadriceps Strength, Fatigue and Pain of Patients With Chronic Kidney Failure: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Crossover Clinical Trial

Barbosa APO, Santos LM, Catelli AM et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Patients with chronic kidney failure (CKF) present changes in physical capacity and low exercise tolerance. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has shown an ergogenic effect on exercise in studies with different…

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Site-specific role of CRF<sub>1</sub> receptors along the rostrocaudal axis of the insular cortex in cardiovascular responses evoked by acute and repeated restraint stress in rats.

Reis-Silva LL, Tomeo RA, Barreto-de-Souza L et al. · 2026 · Autonomic neuroscience : basic & clinical

The present study investigated the contribution of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) neurotransmission acting through local CRF₁ receptors in the anterior (aIC), rostral-posterior (rpIC), and caudal-posterior (cpIC) subregions of the…

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The potential of cell-free supernatants from Lacticaseibacillus paracasei B1 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum O24 as antioxidant and antimicrobial agents

Kęska P, Zielińska D, Karbowiak M et al. · 2025 · Food Chemistry

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cell-free supernatants (CFS) produced by selected lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains: Lacticaseibacillus paracasei B1 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum O24 as antioxidant and…

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High dose methyl donor nutrient supplementation fails to prevent the adverse effects of a maternal Western-style diet on depression-related behavior and results in stress-dependent effects on learning.

Farber C, Jackson C, Renteria K et al. · 2026 · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)

Background Exposure to a Western diet during gestation and lactation adversely impacts offspring mood, learning, and memory. We determined if high dose maternal methyl donor nutrient (MDN) supplementation ameliorated the effects of a high…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Platelet-derived mitochondrial preparation did not alter early inflammatory markers in a bilateral lipopolysaccharide-induced model of equine synovitis.

Khaliji E, Marycz K, Horna M et al. · 2025 · American journal of veterinary research

Objective To evaluate IA autologous platelet-derived mitochondrial preparation versus vehicle control in a bilateral lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced model of equine synovitis. Methods 2 ng of LPS was injected into bilateral intercarpal…

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Effects of dietary alpha-ketoglutaric acid on growth performance and intestinal barrier function in Lateolabrax maculatus fed a high soybean meal diet

Quan F, Ma J, Zhao Y et al. · 2025 · Aquaculture international

This study investigated the effects of supplementing high soybean meal diets with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) on the intestinal health and growth performance of spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus). A total of 270 fish (average…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Vacuolar Protein Sorting 35 Controls Hepatocellular Proliferation Through SRC Signaling and Promotes Diethyl Nitrosamine-Induced Tumor Initiation.

Barbosa MG, Vos DY, Verzijl CRC et al. · 2026 · Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatology

Background & aims Hepatocellular carcinoma is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Therapeutic options for hepatocellular carcinoma remain limited, and the mechanisms underlying hepatocellular carcinoma are not…

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Organic carbon loss from agricultural soil is accelerated by biodegradable microplastics and mitigated by mineral nitrogen addition.

Wooliver R, Neupane A, DeBruyn JM et al. · 2026 · Journal of environmental quality

Microplastics derived from agricultural plastic films accumulate in soils, potentially impacting ecosystem functions such as soil organic carbon (SOC) storage. Microbial degradation of biodegradable plastics, which are intentionally tilled…

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Use of blood micro-samples in forensic thanatology.

Bertrand-Ndoye M, Girard H, Hakim F et al. · 2026 · Forensic science international

In forensic thanatology, post-mortem blood is often stored for long periods, leading to in vitro variations in drug concentrations. This study evaluated the use of dried blood microsampling supports dried (Dried Blood Spot - DBS and…

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