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SDPR–STK38 axis controls the proliferation–differentiation balance in alveolar type II cells

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
The present study identifies SDPR as a pivotal regulator orchestrating the balance between proliferation and differentiation in alveolar type II (AT2) cells. In SDPR+/+ cells, SDPR binds to and inhibits STK38 activity, thereby sustaining GSK‐3β signaling functionality to promote cyclin D1 degradation and maintain cell cycle homeostasis.
Jie Wang, Xuepei Lei, Yiying Huang, Jiaming Tang, Guiying Shi, Hang Li, Lin Bai   +6 more
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Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
We conducted a longitudinal trial across nursery, growing, and finishing phases, showing that phytochemical supplementation as a potential antibiotic alternative reduced potential pathogens and promoted beneficial Lactobacillus amylovorus in the nursery phase, and enriched amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism pathways (prediction) during finishing ...
Ziyu Liu, Samantha Howe, Yang Tian, Alisun N. Watson, Jason E. Farrar, Christopher E. Randolph, Jaime Andrés Ángel Isaza, Álvaro José Uribe, Yan Huang, Michael Looper, Jiangchao Zhao, Tsungcheng Tsai   +11 more
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Evaluation of alpha-defensins as a marker of severity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Lung India
Background Defensins are key effector molecules of innate immunity that can contribute towards the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Kritika Kumar, Komaldeep Kaur, Shivani Jaswal, Deepak Aggarwal, Varinder Saini   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

High level expression of human epithelial β-defensins (hBD-1, 2 and 3) in papillomavirus induced lesions

Virology Journal, 2006
Background Epithelial defensins including human β-defensins (hBDs) and α-defensins (HDs) are antimicrobial peptides that play important roles in the mucosal defense system.
Chong Kong T, Xiang Liangbin, Wang Xiaohong, Jun Eunjoo L, Xi Long-fu, Schweinfurth John M   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
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Modulation of Animal Gut Health by Milk Oligosaccharide

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the composition and structural characteristics of MOs across different mammalian species, and elucidates their roles and mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by regulating gut microbiome and enhancing intestinal chemical, physical and immune barriers.
Ningtao Chen, Nana Jing, Shiyu Tao, Mingyue Fei, Wentao Lv, Hua Yang, Yingping Xiao, Haiqin Wu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting Amastigote and Trypomastigote Phases: Multi‐Epitope Vaccine Strategy Against Trypanosoma cruzi

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Effective vaccines against Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, are urgently needed. Here, we report the design and in silico validation of a novel multiepitope vaccine construct targeting the key surface proteins ASP‐2 and gp82. Using a comprehensive immunoinformatics pipeline, we identified and selected 38 potent T‐cell (
Maria Karolaynne da Silva, Caio Patrício de Souza Sena, Davi Serradella Vieira, Magdi E. A. Zaki, Leow Chiuan Yee, Shahina Akter, Umberto Laino Fulco, Jonas Ivan Nobre Oliveira, João Firmino Rodrigues‐Neto   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plant defensins [PDF]

Plant Signaling & Behavior, 2009
Plant defensins are small, highly stable, cysteine-rich peptides that constitute a part of the innate immune system primarily directed against fungal pathogens. Biological activities reported for plant defensins include antifungal activity, antibacterial activity, proteinase inhibitory activity and insect amylase inhibitory activity.
Henrik U, Stotz, James G, Thomson, Yueju, Wang   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Host, vector, and parasite dynamics: exploring intrinsic and extrinsic factors shaping tick‐borne filarial nematode transmission

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Tick‐borne filarial nematodes are a complex and understudied group of parasites that rely on ticks for transmission in vertebrates. This review examines how intrinsic and extrinsic factors may influence the successful transmission of filarial nematodes in tick vectors, drawing insights from extensively studied haematophagous dipteran vector ...
Oluwaseun D. Ajileye, Gabriel L. Hamer, Sarah A. Hamer, Guilherme G. Verocai, Jessica E. Light   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tiny carriers, big impact: How Fusobacterium nucleatum extracellular vesicles drive oral diseases and beyond

Interdisciplinary Medicine, EarlyView.
This review explores how Fusobacterium nucleatum extracellular vesicles drive local oral diseases and distal pathologies via sophisticated cross‐compartment cross talk. It highlights the transformative potential of these “tiny carriers” as next‐generation molecular intermediaries for advanced health monitoring and innovative bio‐interventions by ...
Rongyang Ma, Jiahui Huang, Yitong Chen, Haoxuan Wang, Hang Zou, Wanghong Zhao, Zilong Deng   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source