The diagnostic and prognostic role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ahmed Abdelaal Ahmed Mahmoud M. Alkhatip (10698851)

“…</p> <p><b>Expert Opinion:</b> We found significantly higher levels of NLR in advanced stages compared to earlier stages of COVID-19 with good accuracy to diagnose and predict the disease outcome, especially mortality prediction. A close evaluation of critical SARS-CoV-2 patients and efficient early management are essential measures to decrease mortality. …”

Curcumin Mimics the Neurocognitive and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Caloric Restriction in a Mouse Model of Midlife Obesity by Marjana Rahman Sarker (814667)

“…<div><p>Dietary curcumin was studied for its potential to decrease adiposity and reverse obesity- associated cognitive impairment in a mouse model of midlife sedentary obesity. …”

Polyphosphate Kinase 2: A Novel Determinant of Stress Responses and Pathogenesis in <em>Campylobacter jejuni</em> by Dharanesh Gangaiah (199930)

“…</p><h3>Methodology/Principal Findings</h3><p>Here, we demonstrate for the first time that the deletion of <em>ppk2</em> in <em>C. jejuni</em> resulted in a significant decrease in poly P-dependent GTP synthesis, while displaying an increased intracellular ATP:GTP ratio. …”

Artificial MiRNA Knockdown of Platelet Glycoprotein lbα: A Tool for Platelet Gene Silencing by Tim Thijs (770984)

“…CHO GPIb-IX cells transfected with the mi<i>GPIBA</i> construct displayed a significant decrease in their ability to aggregate characterized by lower aggregate numbers and size compared to control CHO GPIb-IX cells. …”

Tumoral Nanovesicles-Loaded Magnetotactic Bacteria for Tumor-Targeted Therapy under a Swing Magnetic Field by Changyou Chen (2476)

“…Finally, it is revealed that the NVs-loaded AMB-1 induced a decrease in cellular viability and significantly inhibited the growth of tumors <i>in vivo</i> under the sMF. …”

Table_4_Coffee Microbiota and Its Potential Use in Sustainable Crop Management. A Review.XLSX by Benoit Duong (9724226)

“…Nowadays, next-generation sequencing technologies allow to study coffee associated microorganisms with a metabarcoding/metagenomic approach. This strategy, which does not require cultivating microorganisms, now provides a deeper insight in the coffee-associated microbial communities and their implication not only in the coffee plant fitness but also in the quality of the final product. …”

Table_1_Therapeutic applications and potential mechanisms of acupuncture in migraine: A literature review and perspectives.docx by Ying Chen (9697)

“…<p>Acupuncture is commonly used as a treatment for migraines. Animal studies have suggested that acupuncture can decrease neuropeptides, immune cells, and proinflammatory and excitatory neurotransmitters, which are associated with the pathogenesis of neuroinflammation. …”

Acute Pain Therapy in Postanesthesia Care Unit Directed by Skin Conductance: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Michael Czaplik (147934)

“…</p> <h3>Results</h3><p>During their stay in PACU, both test and control groups experienced a significant decrease in NRS as a consequence of pain therapy. …”

MitoNEET plays a role for oxidative stress induced apoptosis in cardiac HL-1 cells. by Anika Habener (3165984)

“…(C,D) Overexpression of mitoNEET in HL-1 cells caused a significant decrease in apoptosis in mitoNEET overexpressing cells compared to H/R control cells. …”

Data_Sheet_1_Influence of Environmental Factors on the Variability of Archaeal Communities in a Karst Wetland.docx by Ying Chen (9697)

“…The prevalence of nitrate in the summer may be a key factor causing a significant decrease in archaeal abundance and diversity. …”

Supplementary Material for: Collecting Valid and Reliable Data: Fieldwork Monitoring Strategies in a Health Examination Survey by Kislaya I. (9766340)

“…During fieldwork monitoring through KPI, upon implementation of corrective measures, the participation rate increased 2.5-fold, and a 4.4-fold decrease in non-adherence to standardized survey procedures was observed in the average time distribution for blood pressure measurement. …”

Shifts in Bacterial Communities of Eggshells and Antimicrobial Activities in Eggs during Incubation in a Ground-Nesting Passerine by Stéphanie Grizard (725097)

“…Regarding the antimicrobials, we notice a decrease of pH and lysozyme concentration, while ovotransferrin concentration increases during incubation. …”

Table_1_SPRED1 Is Downregulated and a Prognostic Biomarker in Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia.DOCX by Rui Zhang (13940)

“…In vitro, ectopic overexpression of SPRED1 leads to a decrease of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation, induction of apoptosis and reduction of proliferation of THP-1 cells. …”

A Continental and Marine-Influenced Tree-Ring Mercury Record in the Old Crow Flats, Yukon, Canada by Kristin M. Eccles (9119865)

“…A decrease in measured Hg is observed at the end of the record between 1990 and 2005, which may reflect the success of international regulations to reduce emissions including Hg. …”

Supplementary Material for: Dendritic morphology of developing hippocampal neurons in Cyp11a1 null mice by Jiang H.-H. (18952693)

“…Introduction: Neurosteroids have a variety of neurological functions, such as neurite growth, neuroprotection, myelination, and neurogenesis. …”

Understanding Actions of Others: The Electrodynamics of the Left and Right Hemispheres. A High-Density EEG Neuroimaging Study by Stephanie Ortigue (243787)

“…Electrical neuroimaging results revealed four major steps: 1) bilateral posterior cortical activations; 2) a strong activation of the left posterior temporal and inferior parietal cortices with almost a complete disappearance of activations in the right hemisphere; 3) a significant increase of the activations of the right temporo-parietal region with simultaneously co-active left hemispheric sources, and 4) a significant global decrease of cortical activity accompanied by the appearance of activation of the orbito-frontal cortex.…”

Table_1_Lipid-lowering medications and risk of malignant melanoma: a Mendelian randomization study.xlsx by BoWen Yang (18861130)

“…</p>Results<p>IVW analysis revealed that HMGCR gene expression is linked to a decreased risk of melanoma [OR: 0.624(0.439–0.888); p = 0.008]. …”

Impact of a Mesoporous Titania–Perovskite Interface on the Performance of Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells by Mojtaba Abdi-Jalebi (1370085)

“…Modification of the mesoporous TiO₂ film by TiCl₄ treatment substantially reduced the surface traps, as is evident from the sharpness of the absorption edge with a significant reduction in Urbach energy (from 320 to 140 meV) determined from photothermal deflection spectroscopy, and led to an order of magnitude enhancement in the bulk electron mobility and corresponding decrease in the transport activation energy (from 170 to 90 meV) within a device. …”

CXCR2 Signaling Protects Oligodendrocytes and Restricts Demyelination in a Mouse Model of Viral-Induced Demyelination by Martin P. Hosking (246686)

“…Inclusion of CXCL1 within JHMV infected cultures restricted caspase 3 cleavage and increased Bcl-2 expression that was associated with a significant (p<0.001) decrease in apoptosis. …”

Table_1_Roles of AaVeA on Mycotoxin Production via Light in Alternaria alternata.XLSX by Liuqing Wang (3106479)

“…Nevertheless, the disruption of AaVeA resulted in a marked decrease in mycotoxin production and the action of the stimulation was lost via blue light for the abundant accumulation of AOH and AME in the ΔAaVeA strain. …”