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Receptor allostery promotes context-specific Sonic Hedgehog signaling during embryonic development

Miriam E. Dillard, Christina A. Daly, Rojalin Pradhan, Shariq S. Ansari et al. • Nature Communications (2026)

Abstract Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) signaling functions in temporal- and context-dependent manners to pattern diverse tissues during embryogenesis. The signal transducer Smoothened (SMO) is induced by sterols, oxysterols, and arachidonic acid (AA...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-75918-5

Racially Disparate Expression of mTOR/ERK-1/2 Allied Proteins in Cancer

Sanjay Mishra, Manish Charan, Ajeet Kumar Verma, Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy et al. • Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (2021)

Recent studies revealed that ethnic differences in mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK-1/2) signaling pathways might be associated with the development and progression of different human mal...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.601929

A New Strategy for Efficient Screening and Identification of Monoclonal Antibodies against Oncogenic Avian Herpesvirus Utilizing CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene-Editing Technology

Man Teng, Zi-Yu Zhou, Yongxiu Yao, Venugopal Nair et al. • Viruses (2022)

Marek’s disease virus (MDV) is an important oncogenic α-herpesvirus that induces Marek’s disease (MD), characterized by severe immunosuppression and rapid-onset T-cell lymphomas in its natural chicken hosts. Historically, MD is regarded as ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/v14092045

Lipid-mediated gating of a miniature mechanosensitive MscS channel from Trypanosoma cruzi

Jingying Zhang, Aashish Bhatt, Grigory Maksaev, Yun Lyna Luo et al. • Nature Communications (2025)

Abstract The mechanosensitive channel of small conductance (MscS) from E. coli (EcMscS) has served as the prevailing model system for understanding mechanotransduction in ion channels. Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan parasite causing Chaga...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-62757-z

Study of the state of readiness of pharmaceutical institutions of Ukraine for implementation of integrated quality systems

S. H. Ubohov, V. V. Trokhymchuk, G. V. Zagoriy, L. O. Fedorova • Фармацевтичний журнал (2019)

One of the most promising ways to increase the efficiency of pharmaceutical enterprises in the field of quality assurance of medicines is the introduction of integrated quality systems (IQS). The aim of the work is to study of the state ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.32352/0367-3057.2.19.01

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: From molecular basis to therapeutic advances

Angel Chao, Ren-Chin Wu, Chiao-Yun Lin, Ting-Chang Chang et al. • Biomedical Journal (2023)

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix (SCNECC) is an uncommon but aggressive uterine malignancy, the cause of which is generally associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. A lack of clinical trials and evidence-based ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2023.100633

Inhibition of methyltransferase activity of enhancer of zeste 2 leads to enhanced lipid accumulation and altered chromatin status in zebrafish

Marjo J. den Broeder, Jarle Ballangby, Leonie M. Kamminga, Peter Aleström et al. • Epigenetics & Chromatin (2020)

Abstract Background Recent studies indicate that exposure to environmental chemicals may increase susceptibility to developing metabolic diseases. This susceptibility may in part be caused by changes to the epigenetic landscape which conseq...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13072-020-0329-y

Metabolomic Profile Alterations Associated with the SLC16A11 Risk Haplotype Following a Lifestyle Intervention in People With Prediabetes

Magdalena Sevilla-González, Maria Fernanda Garibay-Gutiérrez, Arsenio Vargas-Vázquez, Andrea Celeste Medina-García et al. • Current Developments in Nutrition (2024)

Background: A risk haplotype in SLC16A11 characterized by alterations in fatty acid metabolism emerged as a genetic risk factor associated with increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Mexican population. Its role on treatment r...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104444

Development of Rice Variety With Durable and Broad-Spectrum Resistance to Blast Disease Through Marker-Assisted Introduction of Pigm Gene

Zhiming Feng, Zhiming Feng, Mingyou Li, Zhiwen Xu et al. • Frontiers in Plant Science (2022)

Rice blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae (M. oryzae), is one of the most destructive diseases threatening rice production worldwide. Development of resistant cultivars using broad-spectrum resistance (R) genes with high breeding value is th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.937767

Case report: Rapid development of amyloid A amyloidosis in temporal arteritis with SAA1.3 allele; An unusual case of intestinal amyloidosis secondary to temporal arteritis

Shuhei Yoshida, Haruki Matsumoto, Jumpei Temmoku, Norshalena Shakespear et al. • Frontiers in Immunology (2023)

Temporal arteritis (TA) is a large-vessel vasculitis mostly seen in older patients. Amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis secondary to a chronic inflammation induces multiple organ dysfunctions, including a dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. H...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1144397

Current Trends in Tolerance Induction in Cow's Milk Allergy: From Passive to Proactive Strategies

Cansin Sackesen, Derya Ufuk Altintas, Aysen Bingol, Gulbin Bingol et al. • Frontiers in Pediatrics (2019)

This review addresses the current strategies of inducing tolerance development in infant and childhood cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA). The change in prevention strategies for CMPA has been emphasized based on the lack of evidence to supp...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00372

A distinct gut microbiota composition in patients with ankylosing spondylitis is associated with increased levels of fecal calprotectin

Eva Klingberg, Maria K. Magnusson, Hans Strid, Anna Deminger et al. • Arthritis Research & Therapy (2019)

Abstract Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) shares many characteristics with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Intestinal microbiota most likely plays an important role in the development of IBDs and may also be involved in the pathogen...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13075-019-2018-4

Interacting roles of gut microbiota and T cells in the development of autoimmune hepatitis

Qingwei Wu, Zhifa Ge, Chengyu Lv, Qifeng He • Frontiers in Immunology (2025)

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a progressive liver inflammatory disease mediated by an autoimmune response, with an increasing incidence rate. In severe cases, AIH will rapidly progress to liver cirrhosis and liver failure and even lead to d...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1584001

Molecular Chaperone GRP94/GP96 in Cancers: Oncogenesis and Therapeutic Target

Xiaofeng Duan, Stephen Iwanowycz, Soo Ngoi, Megan Hill et al. • Frontiers in Oncology (2021)

During tumor development and progression, intrinsic and extrinsic factors trigger endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the unfolded protein response, resulting in the increased expression of molecular chaperones to cope with the stress and...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.629846

Loss of PRSS56 function leads to ocular angle defects and increased susceptibility to high intraocular pressure

Cassandre Labelle-Dumais, Goutham Pyatla, Seyyedhassan Paylakhi, Nicholas G. Tolman et al. • Disease Models & Mechanisms (2020)

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, affecting up to 70 million people worldwide. High intraocular pressure (IOP) is a major risk factor for glaucoma. It is well established that inefficient aqueous humor (AqH) outflow resulting from s...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1242/dmm.042853

Family and community resilience: a Photovoice study

Yvonne Tan, Danielle Pinder, Imaan Bayoumi, Rifaa Carter et al. • International Journal for Equity in Health (2024)

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), in combination with adverse community environments, can result in traumatic stress reactions, increasing a person’s risk for chronic physical and mental health conditions. Family res...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12939-024-02142-2

Exploring innovation landscapes: a national cross-sectional study of Swedish primary care from the viewpoint of primary care managers

Sarah Samuelson, Eva-Lisa Petersson, Cecilia Björkelund, Marcus Praetorius Björk et al. • BMC Health Services Research (2026)

Abstract Background Innovation is increasingly necessary in primary care policy, and healthcare managers play a pivotal role in translating policy ambitions into practice and shaping organisational conditions that foster innovation. The aim...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12913-026-14870-y