Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Onion leaf and synthetic additives in broiler diet: Impact on splenic cytokines, serum immunoglobulins, caecal bacterial population, and muscle antioxidant status.

BACKGROUND The downsides associated with the usage of synthetic additives in animal production could threaten human and animal health, and the safety of animal-derived foods. This study assessed the growth performance, blood chemistry, immune indices, selected caeca bacterial population, muscle antioxidant enzyme activities, and meat quality in broiler chickens fed diet supplemented with antibiotic (70% oxytetracycline + 30% neomycin), tert-Butylhydroxytoluene or onion leaf powder (OLP). One day old Ross 308 chicks (n=240) were randomly assigned to either D-1, control diet (CD) without additive; D-2, CD + 0.3 g kg-1 antibiotic + 0.15 g kg-1 tert-Butylhydroxytoluene; D-3, CD + 2.5 g kg-1 OLP; or D-4, CD + 5 g kg-1 OLP for 42 d. RESULTS The D-2 and D-4 improved (P < 0.05) body weight gain and feed efficiency in broilers. Platelet and caecal Lactobacillus spp. counts were higher (P < 0.05) while muscle cholesterol was lower (P < 0.05) in the OLP-supplemented birds. Supplemented birds had higher (P < 0.01) splenic interleukin-10 and lower (P < 0.01) splenic tumor necrosis factor-α, immunoglobulin A, caecal E. coli and C. perfringens counts compared with the D-1 birds. The D-4 birds had the least (P < 0.05) splenic interleukin-1β. Dietary supplements increased (P < 0.05) catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and total antioxidant capacity, and lowered (P < 0.05) drip loss, malondialdehyde and carbonyl contents in breast meat. CONCLUSION Dietary supplementation of 5 g kg-1 OLP exerts antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects that were comparable to those of antibiotic and tert-Butylhydroxytoluene in broiler chickens. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Is Lying Bound to Commitment? Empirically Investigating Deceptive Presuppositions, Implicatures, and Actions

Lying is an important moral phenomenon that most people are affected by on a daily basis-be it in personal relationships, in political debates, or in the form of fake news. Nevertheless, surprisingly little is known about what actually constitutes a lie. According to the traditional definition of lying, a person lies if they explicitly express something they believe to be false. Consequently, it is often assumed that people cannot lie by more indirectly communicating believed-false claims, for instance by merely conversationally implicating them. In this paper, we subject this claim to an empirical test. In a preregistered study of 300 participants, we investigate how people judge cases of implicit deceptions that would usually be excluded by the traditional definition of lying (i.e., conversational implicatures, presuppositions, and nonverbal actions). Our results show that people do in fact consider it possible to lie by indirect means, suggesting that people have a broader concept of lying than is usually assumed. Moreover, our findings indicate that lie judgments are closely tied to the extent to which agents are perceived as having committed themselves to the believed-false claims they have communicated. We discuss the implications of our results for the traditional definition of lying and propose a new commitment-based definition of lying that can account for the findings of our experiment.
The Clinical Application Value of RDW, CA153, and MPV in Breast Cancer.

BACKGROUND Early detection of tumors is beneficial to the treatment of patients. Certain indicators in the blood routine, such as red blood cell distribution width (RDW), are considered to be used to assess the patient's condition and prognosis. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is also used to assess the prognosis of patients. Carbohydrate antigen 153 (CA153) is considered to be a more specific antigen marker for breast cancer. The purpose of our study was to explore the diagnostic value of RDW, MPV, and CA153 for breast cancer (BC) and breast hyperplasia (BH). METHODS The study included 104 breast cancer patients, 100 breast hyperplasia patients, and 100 healthy controls. CA153 was detected by an automatic electrochemical luminescence analyzer (Cobas e601, Roche Diagnostics, Switzerland). The concentration of RDW and MPV in serum was measured by Sysmex XN-10-B3 (Sysmex, Ja¬pan). RESULTS Compared with the breast hyperplasia group, the RDW and CA153 of the breast cancer group were increased. The healthy control group, mammary gland hyperplasia group, and breast cancer were positively correlated with RDW and CA153. Logistic regression results show that increasing age, increasing RDW, and increasing CA153 can increase the risk of breast cancer. The area under the ROC (AUC) analysis showed that the combined specificity and sensitivity of the combined application of RDW, MPV, and CA153 for the identification of breast cancer is better than that of a single marker. CONCLUSIONS The combined application of RDW, MPV, and CA153 can improve the differential diagnosis of breast cancer and breast hyperplasia.
Circulating miR‐181a and miR‐223 expression with the potential value of biomarkers for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus and predicting lupus nephritis

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to the development and progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by affecting a wide range of targeted genes and facilitating the development of lupus nephritis (LN). The present study aimed to analyze the serum expression of miR‐181a and miR‐223 in SLE patients and to assess whether they could serve as novel biomarkers for SLE diagnosis and to distinguish LN.
MIS removal of extraforaminal lumbar spine schwannoma using MAS–TLIF retractor: technical note

Abstract Background To report the use of Nuvasive MAS–TLIF retractor for the removal of lumbar spine schwannomas. Methods A 47-year-old man with 1-year history of back pain with progressive left sciatica underwent surgical resection of a left extraforaminal lumbar schwannoma (type IV according to Eden's classification) using the MAS–TLIF retractor. Results The patient completely recovered from the preoperative symptoms and was discharged three days after surgery. The MRI acquired 6 months postoperatively showed complete tumour removal, with no signs of instability. The MAS–TLIF retractor allows for an optimal paraspinal tissues retraction, improving the area of exposure and the manoeuverability angle. Moreover, the stability of the retraction is guaranteed by the positioning of the two transpedicular screws. Spinal fusion is not necessary because the posterior tension band is not jeopardised. Conclusions MAS–TLIF retractor allows for a minimally invasive and safe surgical removal of LSS maximising surgical exposure and avoiding spinal fusion.
BIOSORPTION OF IRON FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY DRIED BIOMASS OF ACTIVATED SLUDGE

This study was conducted to investigate the removal of iron by dried biomass of activated sludge. Dried activated sludge, prepared as a powder, was tested as a sorbent for the removal of iron from aqueous solutions. The effects of various experimental parameters including initial iron concentration, mass of biomass and contact time were examined and optimal experimental conditions were obtained. The equilibrium time for iron adsorption onto biomass was determined as 150 min. The rate of iron removal was directly correlated to biomass amount and contact time. Increasing contact time from 0.5h to 2.5h resulted in 25% improvement in iron removal efficiency. When the weight of the biomass increased from 0.1g to 0.9 g, the iron removal efficiency increased from 62% to 95%. High initial iron concentration had an adverse effect on iron removal efficiency. Increasing initial iron concentration from 2 to 10 (mg/L) caused declining the iron removal efficiency from 70% to 56%. Freundlich, Langmuir, Dubinin-Radushkevich and Temkin isotherm models could describe the adsorption equilibrium of the iron onto the activated sludge. Meanwhile, Freundlich isotherm represented a better correlation compared to other isotherms (R 2 > 0.999). Also Elovich kinetic models fits well with experimental data (R 2 >0.997).
Photoprotective compounds as early-markers to predict holm oak crown defoliation in declining Mediterranean savannahs.

Dehesas, human-shaped savannah-like ecosystems, where the overstorey is mainly dominated by the evergreen holm oak (Quercus ilex L. subsp. ballota [Desf.] Samp.), are classified as a global conservation priority. Despite being a species adapted to the harsh Mediterranean environmental conditions, recent decades have witnessed worrisome trends of climate-change-induced holm oak mortality. Holm oak decline is evidenced by tree vigor loss, gradual defoliation, and ultimately, death. However, before losing leaves, trees undergo leaf-level physiological adjustments in response to stress that may represent a promising field to develop biochemical early-markers of holm oak decline. This study explored holm oak photoprotective responses (pigments and tocopherols, as well as, photosynthetic performance) in 144 mature holm oak trees with different levels of health status (i.e., crown defoliation percentages) from healthy to first-stages declining individuals. Our results indicate differential photochemical performance and photoprotective compounds concentration depending on the trees' health status. Declining trees showed higher energy dissipation yield, lower photochemical efficiency, and enhanced photoprotective compounds. In the case of total xanthophyll cycle pigments (VAZ) and tocopherols, shifts in leaf contents were significant at very early stages of crown defoliation, even before visual symptoms of decline were evident, supporting the value of these biochemical compounds, as early-stress-markers. Linear mixed-effects models (LMEs) results showed an acute response, both in the photosynthesis performance index and in the concentration of foliar tocopherols, during the onset of tree decline, whereas VAZ showed a more gradual response along the defoliation gradient of the crown. These results collectively demonstrate that once a certain threshold of leaf physiological damage is surpassed, that leaf cannot counteract oxidative stress and progressive loss of leaves occurs. Therefore, the use of both photosynthesis performance indexes and the leaf tocopherols concentration as early diagnostic tools might predict declining trends, facilitating the implementation of preventive measures to counteract crown defoliation.
Morphometric Analysis of Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells From C57BL/6J Mice During Aging

Purpose To quantitatively evaluate the changes in orientation and morphometric features of mouse retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells in different regions of the eye during aging. Methods We segmented individual RPE cells from whole RPE flatmount images of C57BL/6J mice (postnatal days 30 to 720) using a machine-learning method and evaluated changes in morphometric features, including our newly developed metric combining alignment and shape of RPE cells during aging. Results Mainly, the anterior part of the RPE sheet grows during aging, while the posterior part remains constant. Changes in size and shape of the peripheral RPE cells are prominent with aging as cells become larger, elongated, and concave. Conversely, the central RPE cells maintain relatively constant size and numbers with aging. Cell count in the central area and the overall cell count (approximately 50,000) were relatively constant over different age groups. RPE cells also present a specific orientation concordance that matches the shape of the specific region of the eyeball. Those cells near the optic disc or equator have a circumferential orientation to cover the round shape of the eyeball, whereas those cells in the periphery have a radial orientation and corresponding radial elongation, the extent of which increases with aging and matches with axial elongation of the eyeball. Conclusions These results suggest that the fluid RPE morphology reflects various growth rates of underlying eyeball, and RPE cells could be classified into four regional classes (near the optic disc, central, equatorial, and peripheral) according to their morphometric features.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers

in pulmonary conditions potentially leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ACE inhibitors (ACE-Is) are also likely to exert protective effects by reducing Ang II synthesis, but since ACE-Is also reduce the conversion of Ang 1-9 to Ang 1-7, they might hypothetically lessen the protective effects of a more intense Mas stimulation by higher concentrations of Ang 1-7.
Optical Properties and Aggregation of Phenothiazine-Based Dye-Sensitizers for Solar Cells Applications: A Combined Experimental and Computational Investigation

Combining computational modeling and experimental optical analyses, we investigate two prototypical phenothiazine-based organic solar cell sensitizers with the aim to understand the individual effects of solvation and aggregation on the dyes optical properties. Dye solvation and aggregation play a crucial role in determining the photoelectrochemical properties of these systems and the interplay of these two factors can lead to a misinterpretation of the underlying phenomenology due to their similar spectroscopic signals. In particular, upon adsorption of the dye onto the metal oxide surface, the dye UV–vis absorption spectrum may attain either a blue or a red shift compared to the dye in solution, which can either be originated from aggregation of surface-adsorbed dye and solvatochromism in the initial dye solution. Understanding the origin of these spectral changes along with their possible effect on charge-transfer properties is important for the further improvement of dye-sensitized solar cells. Based .
Thrombectomy for Primary Distal Posterior Cerebral Artery Occlusion Stroke: The TOPMOST Study.

Importance Clinical evidence of the potential treatment benefit of mechanical thrombectomy for posterior circulation distal, medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) is sparse. Objective To investigate the frequency as well as the clinical and safety outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy for isolated posterior circulation DMVO stroke and to compare them with the outcomes of standard medical treatment with or without intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in daily clinical practice. Design, Setting, and Participants This multicenter case-control study analyzed patients who were treated for primary distal occlusion of the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) of the P2 or P3 segment. These patients received mechanical thrombectomy or standard medical treatment (with or without IVT) at 1 of 23 comprehensive stroke centers in Europe, the United States, and Asia between January 1, 2010, and June 30, 2020. All patients who met the inclusion criteria were matched using 1:1 propensity score matching. Interventions Mechanical thrombectomy or standard medical treatment with or without IVT. Main Outcomes and Measures Clinical end point was the improvement of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores at discharge from baseline. Safety end point was the occurrence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and hemorrhagic complications were classified based on the Second European-Australasian Acute Stroke Study (ECASSII). Functional outcome was evaluated with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at 90-day follow-up. Results Of 243 patients from all participating centers who met the inclusion criteria, 184 patients were matched. Among these patients, the median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 74 (62-81) years and 95 (51.6%) were female individuals. Posterior circulation DMVOs were located in the P2 segment of the PCA in 149 patients (81.0%) and in the P3 segment in 35 patients (19.0%). At discharge, the mean NIHSS score decrease was -2.4 points (95% CI, -3.2 to -1.6) in the standard medical treatment cohort and -3.9 points (95% CI, -5.4 to -2.5) in the mechanical thrombectomy cohort, with a mean difference of -1.5 points (95% CI, 3.2 to -0.8; P = .06). Significant treatment effects of mechanical thrombectomy were observed in the subgroup of patients who had higher NIHSS scores on admission of 10 points or higher (mean difference, -5.6; 95% CI, -10.9 to -0.2; P = .04) and in the subgroup of patients without IVT (mean difference, -3.0; 95% CI, -5.0 to -0.9; P = .005). Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage occurred in 4 of 92 patients (4.3%) in each treatment cohort. Conclusions and Relevance This study suggested that, although rarely performed at comprehensive stroke centers, mechanical thrombectomy for posterior circulation DMVO is a safe, and technically feasible treatment option for occlusions of the P2 or P3 segment of the PCA compared with standard medical treatment with or without IVT.
The estrogen-related receptor γ modulator, GSK5182, inhibits osteoclast differentiation and accelerates osteoclast apoptosis

Estrogen-related receptor γ (ERRγ), a member of the orphan nuclear receptor family, is a key mediator in cellular metabolic processes and energy homeostasis. Therefore, ERRγ has become an attractive target for treating diverse metabolic disorders. We recently reported that ERRγ acts as a negative regulator of osteoclastogenesis induced by receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL). In the present study, we explored the effects of an ERRγ-specific modulator, GSK5182, on ERRγ-regulated osteoclast differentiation and survival. Interestingly, GSK5182 increased ERRγ protein levels much as does GSK4716, which is an ERRγ agonist. GSK5182 inhibited osteoclast generation from bone-marrow-derived macrophages without affecting cytotoxicity. GSK5182 also attenuated RANKL-mediated expression of c-Fos and nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1), pivotal transcription factors for osteoclastogenesis. Arrested osteoclast differentiation was associated with reduced RANK expression, but not with the M-CSF receptor, c-Fms. GSK5182 strongly blocked the phosphorylation of IκBα, c-Jun N-terminal kinase, and extracellular signal-regulated kinase in response to RANKL. GSK5182 also suppressed NF-κB promoter activity in a dose-dependent manner. In addition to osteoclastogenesis, GSK5182 accelerated osteoclast apoptosis by caspase-3 activation. Together, these results suggest that GSK5182, a synthetic ERRγ modulator, may have potential in treating disorders related to bone resorption.
Comparison of calorie and nutrient intake among elderly with and without sarcopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONTEXT Sarcopenia, besides having an impact on functional capacity, has been associated with increased hospitalization and mortality, and stands out as an essential cause of disability among older people. OBJECTIVE We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies comparing the calories and nutrients ingested by elderly people with and without sarcopenia. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, Cochrane Library, and Scielo databases were searched. STUDY SELECTION Studies comparing calories and nutrient intake among elderly people diagnosed with sarcopenia and people without sarcopenia were included. DATA ANALYSIS Mean differences and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated, and heterogeneity was assessed using I2 test. RESULTS A total of 23 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The average number of calories and nutrients ingested were significantly lower in elderly study participants with sarcopenia compared with those without sarcopenia. The meta-analyses showed that the average number of calories ingested (n = 19 studies; mean difference, -156.7 kcal; 95%CI, -194.8 to -118.7) were significantly lower in those with sarcopenia than in elderly participants without sarcopenia. Compared to those without sarcopenia, elderly people with sarcopenia consumed lower amounts of proteins; carbohydrates; saturated fatty acids; vitamins A, B12, C, and D; and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and selenium. CONCLUSIONS The evidence so far available suggests a difference in caloric, macronutrient (ie, proteins, carbohydrates, saturated fatty acids), and micronutrient (ie calcium, magnesium, sodium, selenium, and vitamins A, B12, C, and D) intake among the elderly with and without sarcopenia. Additional studies are needed to define the best interventions to improve the consumption of calories and nutrients by the aging population.
New approved and emerging pharmacological approaches to alcohol use disorder: a review of clinical studies

ABSTRACT Abstract introduction: The number of medications approved for AUD is small and they generally have limited efficacy. We need new pharmacotherapies for the management of AUD. Areas covered: In this review, the authors aim to synthesise literature for new approved and emerging pharmacotherapies for AUD. Recently approved medications include nalmefene, which was approved in Europe and Australia for the purposes of controlled drinking. Baclofen has also been approved in France but not in other countries. Off label medications including topiramate and gabapentin have received significant attention with multiple RCTs and meta-analyses and have widespread use in several countries including the USA. Several novel medications have emerged over the last decade but further work is required to determine their efficacy and safety for the widespread management of AUD. Expert opinion: Despite significant advances in our understanding of the neurobiological basis of factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of AUD, there have been few new AUD medications approved for almost 20 years. There are many challenges to the development and introduction of new pharmacotherapies for AUD. Strategies for improving the translational pipeline include drug repurposing and utilisation of human acute laboratory models.
Solution structure and proposed binding mechanism of a novel potassium channel toxin kappa-conotoxin PVIIA.

BACKGROUND kappa-PVIIA is a 27-residue polypeptide isolated from the venom of Conus purpurascens and is the first member of a new class of conotoxins that block potassium channels. By comparison to other ion channels of eukaryotic cell membranes, voltage-sensitive potassium channels are relatively simple and methodology has been developed for mapping their interactions with small-peptide toxins. PVIIA, therefore, is a valuable new probe of potassium channel structure. This study of the solution structure and mode of channel binding of PVIIA forms the basis for mapping the interacting residues at the conotoxin-ion channel interface. RESULTS The three-dimensional structure of PVIIA resembles the triple-stranded beta sheet/cystine-knot motif formed by a number of toxic and inhibitory peptides. Subtle structural differences, predominantly in loops 2 and 4, are observed between PVIIA and other conotoxins with similar structural frameworks, however. Electrophysiological binding data suggest that PVIIA blocks channel currents by binding in a voltage-sensitive manner to the external vestibule and occluding the pore. Comparison of the electrostatic surface of PVIIA with that of the well-characterised potassium channel blocker charybdotoxin suggests a likely binding orientation for PVIIA. CONCLUSIONS Although the structure of PVIIA is considerably different to that of the alphaK scorpion toxins, it has a similar mechanism of channel blockade. On the basis of a comparison of the structures of PVIIA and charybdotoxin, we suggest that Lys19 of PVIIA is the residue which is responsible for physically occluding the pore of the potassium channel.