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Revisiting Hyaluronan Catabolism in Bacteroides: Pathway Conservation, Overlooked Proteins, and Predictive Accuracy

Martin Sindelar, Anna Kocurkova, Matej Simek, Pavel Roudnicky et al. • MicrobiologyOpen (2026)

ABSTRACT The ability of gut microbes to degrade host‐ and diet‐derived glycans is central to microbiome ecology and host interactions, yet predicting these functions in silico remains challenging. Hyaluronan (HA), a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.70227

In vivo topology converts competition for cell-matrix adhesion into directional migration

Fernanda Bajanca, Nadège Gouignard, Charlotte Colle, Maddy Parsons et al. • Nature Communications (2019)

Migrating cells encounter multiple signals such as extracellular matrix (ECM) and chemokinetic factors but how these integrate in vivo is unclear. Here, the authors report that overall control of cell-ECM adhesion by Sema3A and Sdf1 can be ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-09548-5

Effects of the Brazilian Native Fruit Jaboticaba (<i>Plinia cauliflora</i>) Peel on Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Pathways: Insights from a Pilot Study in Hemodialysis Patients and Renal Cell Models

Ligia Soares Lima, Jessyca Sousa de Brito, Marcelo Ribeiro-Alves, Karen Salve Coutinho-Wolino et al. • Foods (2025)

Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora), a Brazilian native fruit rich in bioactive compounds, exhibits potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This pilot study evaluated the effects of jaboticaba peel supplementation on inflammatory an...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/foods14234030

An integrated analysis of multiple datasets reveals novel gene signatures in human granulosa cells

Xhulio Dhori, Silvia Gioiosa, Stefania Gonfloni • Scientific Data (2024)

Abstract Granulosa cells (GCs) play crucial roles in oocyte maturation. Through gap junctions and extracellular vesicles, they mediate the exchange of molecules such as microRNAs and messenger RNAs. Different ovarian cell types exhibit uniq...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-03715-0

Identification of functional pathways for regenerative bioactivity of selected renal cells

Wei Sha, Timothy Bertram, Deepak Jain, Cory Brouwer et al. • Stem Cell Research & Therapy (2022)

Abstract Background Selected renal cells (SRC) are in Phase II clinical trials as a kidney-sourced, autologous, tubular epithelial cell-enriched cell-based therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD). In preclinical studies with rodent models ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-02713-6

Dysregulation of Angiogenesis and Inflammatory Genes in Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Contribution to Endometriosis

Shermineh Heydari, Ladan Kashani, Mehrdad Noruzinia • Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2021)

Endometriosis is a common, chronic, inflammatory disorder in women, characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus cavity. The disease affects ~10% of women during their reproductive age. There is some debates on the...

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Assessment of Safety and Probiotic Traits of Enterococcus durans OSY-EGY, Isolated From Egyptian Artisanal Cheese, Using Comparative Genomics and Phenotypic Analyses

Walaa E. Hussein, Walaa E. Hussein, Ahmed G. Abdelhamid, Ahmed G. Abdelhamid et al. • Frontiers in Microbiology (2020)

An Enterococcus durans strain, designated OSY-EGY, was previously isolated from artisanal cheese. In this work, comparative genomic and phenotypic analyses were utilized to assess the safety characteristics and probiotic traits of the bacte...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.608314

RNA-seq analysis of gene expression profiles in isolated stria vascularis from wild-type and Alport mice reveals key pathways underling Alport strial pathogenesis.

Brianna Dufek, Daniel T Meehan, Duane Delimont, Kevin Wilhelm et al. • PLoS ONE (2020)

Previous work demonstrates that the hearing loss in Alport mice is caused by defects in the stria vascularis. As the animals age, progressive thickening of strial capillary basement membranes (SCBMs) occurs associated with elevated levels o...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237907

Multi-Cohort Transcriptomics Combined with Mendelian Randomization Identifies PPARGC1A, NAAA and GIPC2 as NLRP3 Inflammasome-Related Key Genes in Ulcerative Colitis

Cheng J, Huang Y • Journal of Inflammation Research (2026)

Jian Cheng, Yangfeng Huang Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine,University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespond...

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Constraining PERMANOVA and LDM to within-set comparisons by projection improves the efficiency of analyses of matched sets of microbiome data

Zhengyi Zhu, Glen A. Satten, Caroline Mitchell, Yi-Juan Hu • Microbiome (2021)

Abstract Background Matched-set data arise frequently in microbiome studies. For example, we may collect pre- and post-treatment samples from a set of individuals, or use important confounding variables to match data from case participants ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01034-9

Review on: Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Neelam Gusain, Ashish P. Anjankar, Ranjit S. Ambad, Roshan K. Jha et al. • Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (2025)

One of the biggest health issues facing women in their childbearing years worldwide is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a prevalent endocrine condition with well-known negative effects on metabolism, reproduction, and cardiovas...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1995_24

Firms’ Characteristics and Debt Maturity Structure of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria

Biliqees Ayoola ABDULMUMIN, Hafsat Olatanwa AFOLABI, Bashirat Oluwafunke OLOYIN-ABDULHAKEEM, Samuel Oluwapelumi OLOFINLADE et al. • Revista Científica Profundidad Construyendo Futuro (2025)

The objective of our paper is to examine the nexus between firms' characteristics and debt maturity structure in Nigeria. The financial statements of all oil and gas listed firms in Nigeria between 2012 and 2023 provided the secondary data ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22463/24221783.5154

An overview of the literature on environmental management accounting: Bibliometric analysis method

Tăng Thành Phước • Tạp chí Khoa học Đại học Mở Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh - Kinh tế và Quản trị kinh doanh (2025)

Environmental Management Accounting (EMA) is crucial to ensure business sustainability. EMA helps businesses monitor and assess environmental activities by providing financial and non-financial information and supporting strategic decision-...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.46223/HCMCOUJS.econ.vi.20.3.3753.2025

NONLINEAR BANK RISK APPETITE UNDER ECONOMIC POLICY UNCERTAINTY: THE ROLE OF REGULATORY QUALITY AND DEPOSIT INSURANCE

Халіл Улла Мохаммад, Мухаммад Кашір, Нур-Уль-Хая Аднан • Фінансово-кредитна діяльність: проблеми теорії та практики (2026)

Economic policy uncertainty has been increasing globally, with consequences for financial sector stability. This paper investigates its influence on the risk-taking behavior of banks. The study examines the functional form of responses of b...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.55643/fcaptp.1.66.2026.5050