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Photodynamic and photothermal bacteria targeting nanosystems for synergistically combating bacteria and biofilms

Xiao Wang, Wenxuan Shi, Yu Jin, Zhuoyuan Li et al. • Journal of Nanobiotechnology (2025)

Abstract The escalating hazards posed by bacterial infections underscore the imperative for pioneering advancements in next-generation antibacterial modalities and treatments. Present therapeutic methodologies are frequently impeded by the ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12951-025-03126-2

Isolation, characterization, and genomic analysis of a novel phage WSPA with lytic activity against Serratia marcescens

Lijuan Li, Kunkun Li, Yu Mi, Xiumei Wu et al. • Microbiology Spectrum (2025)

ABSTRACT Serratia marcescens is an established pathogen implicated in hospital-acquired infections and is notorious for its propensity to form biofilms on medical devices, leading to persistent environmental contamination and increased infe...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02716-24

Prevalence of Obesity and Malnutrition among School-Aged Children of the District Peshawar

Usman Shah1, Usman Saeed2, Maryam Bibi3,, , Shakir Ullah3 et al. • Egyptian Journal of Nutrition (2024)

ABSTRACTMalnutrition and Obesity are worldwide health phenomena so the aims of the study were to assist the prevalence of obesity and malnutrition among school-aged children of the district Peshawar. Institutional based cross-sectional stud...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21608/enj.2024.391626

Current Evidence on Gene-Based and Epigenetic Therapeutic, Diagnostic, and Prognostic Strategies in Epithelial-Derived Carcinomas: A Scoping Review

Joshua George Thomas, Mohammed Ayyub, Lovely M. Annamma, Prathibha Prasad et al. • Biomedicines (2026)

Background: Epithelial-derived carcinomas exhibit genomic instability due to genetic mutation and epigenetic dysregulation. Mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and noncoding RNA regulation may lead to tumor progressio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines14102234

Virulence Genes Profile of Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Iranian Children with UTIs

Zohreh Heidary, Eshagh Bandani, Mohamad Eftekhary, Ali Akbar Jafari • Acta Medica Iranica (2016)

Virulent and resistant strains Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is one of the most important cause of UTIs in pediatrics. The present study was carried to investigate the frequency of virulence factors in the multi-drug resistant stra...

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Distribution of Soil Extracellular Enzymatic, Microbial, and Biological Functions in the C and N-Cycle Pathways Along a Forest Altitudinal Gradient

Mohammad Bayranvand, Mohammad Bayranvand, Moslem Akbarinia, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani et al. • Frontiers in Microbiology (2021)

The diverse chemical, biological, and microbial properties of litter and organic matter (OM) in forest soil along an altitudinal gradient are potentially important for nutrient cycling. In the present study, we sought to evaluate soil chemi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.660603

Curcumin: Reintroduced Therapeutic Agent from Traditional Medicine for Alcoholic Liver Disease

Hamid Reza Rahimi, Mahmoud Reza Jaafari, Amir Hooshang Mohammadpour, Khalil Abnous et al. • Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology (2015)

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is the main cause of chronic liver disease across the world and can lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis. The etiopathogenesis of ALD is related to ethanol-induced oxidative stress, glutathione reduction, abnormal me...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22038/apjmt.2015.3983

NEP1-40-modified human serum albumin nanoparticles enhance the therapeutic effect of methylprednisolone against spinal cord injury

Yan Lin, Chunhong Li, Jian Li, Ruolan Deng et al. • Journal of Nanobiotechnology (2019)

Abstract Background Frequent injection of high-dose methylprednisolone (MP) is used to treat spinal cord injury (SCI), but free MP is associated with various side effects and its water solubility is low, limiting potential dosing regimes an...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12951-019-0449-3

Targeting ferroptosis to rescue osteogenic differentiation in BRONJ-affected jawbone mesenchymal stem cells: the role of miR-145-3p and exosome-mediated therapy

Yi Shuai, Bo Chen, Tao Jiang, Lei Zhu et al. • Journal of Nanobiotechnology (2025)

Abstract Background Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a severe, therapy-refractory condition driven by ferroptotic disruption of jawbone-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) biology. We dissect this mechanism to va...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12951-025-03745-9

Anti-Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Activity of Novel Uridine Glycoconjugates Containing Amide or/and 1,2,3-Triazole Moiety in the Linker Structure

Gabriela Brzuska, Gabriela Pastuch-Gawolek, Monika Krawczyk, Boguslaw Szewczyk et al. • Pharmaceuticals (2020)

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) transmitted by ticks is a pathogen of great medical importance. As still no effective antiviral treatment is available, in the present study, a series of uridine glycoconjugates containing amide or/and 1...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/ph13120460

Green Microfluidic Method for Sustainable and High-Speed Analysis of Basic Amino Acids in Nutritional Supplements

Iva Pukleš, Csilla Páger, Nikola Sakač, Bojan Šarkanj et al. • Molecules (2024)

Amino acids (AAs) have broad nutritional, therapeutic, and medical significance and thus are one of the most common active ingredients of nutritional supplements. Analytical strategies for determining AAs are high-priced and often limited t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/molecules29235554

Investigating the genetic makeup of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in the United Arab Emirates population through next-generation sequencing

Nour al dain Marzouka, Halima Alnaqbi, Amira Al-Aamri, Guan Tay et al. • Scientific Reports (2024)

Abstract The Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules are central to immune response and have associations with the phenotypes of various diseases and induced drug toxicity. Further, the role of HLA molecules in presenting antigens significa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53986-1

YAP1 reactivation in cardiomyocytes following ECM remodelling contributes to the development of contractile force and sarcomere maturation

Vladimir Vinarsky, Stefania Pagliari, Bacel Aldabash, Fabiana Martino et al. • Cell Death Discovery (2025)

Abstract Cardiac diseases are fueled by extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling. Together with the altered ECM chemical composition, the mechanical turmoil associated with ECM maladaptive remodelling in the pathological heart drives the shut...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41420-025-02793-2

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Defective DNA repair and chromatin organization in patients with quiescent systemic lupus erythematosus

Vassilis L. Souliotis, Konstantinos Vougas, Vassilis G. Gorgoulis, Petros P. Sfikakis • Arthritis Research & Therapy (2016)

Abstract Background Excessive autoantibody production characterizing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) occurs irrespective of the disease’s clinical status and is linked to increased lymphocyte apoptosis. Herein, we tested the hypothesis t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13075-016-1081-3

Specific egg yolk immunoglobulin as a promising non-antibiotic biotherapeutic product against Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia infection

Abolfazl Jahangiri, Parviz Owlia, Iraj Rasooli, Jafar Salimian et al. • Scientific Reports (2021)

Abstract Acinetobacter baumannii is a serious health threat with a high mortality rate. We have already reported prophylactic effects of IgYs raised against OmpA and Omp34 as well as against inactivated whole-cell (IWC) of A. baumannii in a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81356-8

KRAS G12V neoantigen specific T cell receptor for adoptive T cell therapy against tumors

Dan Lu, Yuan Chen, Min Jiang, Jie Wang et al. • Nature Communications (2023)

Abstract KRAS mutations are broadly recognized as promising targets for tumor therapy. T cell receptors (TCRs) can specifically recognize KRAS mutant neoantigens presented by human lymphocyte antigen (HLA) and mediate T cell responses to el...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42010-1

In Vitro Evaluation of Polihexanide, Octenidine and NaClO/HClO-Based Antiseptics against Biofilm Formed by Wound Pathogens

Grzegorz Krasowski, Adam Junka, Justyna Paleczny, Joanna Czajkowska et al. • Membranes (2021)

Chronic wounds complicated with biofilm formed by pathogens remain one of the most significant challenges of contemporary medicine. The application of topical antiseptic solutions against wound biofilm has been gaining increasing interest a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/membranes11010062

Impact of Prolonged COVID-19 Lockdown on Body Mass Index, Eating Habits, and Physical Activity of University Students in Bangladesh: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Md. Jamal Hossain, Foyez Ahmmed, Md. Robin Khan, Parisa Tamannur Rashid et al. • Frontiers in Nutrition (2022)

ObjectivesThis current study aims to assess the prevalence and factors associated with body mass index (BMI), dietary patterns, and the extent of physical activities among university students following the prolonged coronavirus disease 2019...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.873105