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First observation of Cantareus apertus (Born, 1778) (Gastropoda, Eupulmonata, Helicidae) in Serbia
No full textWe report the first documented occurence of the allochthonous green garden snail, Cantareus apertus (Born, 1778), in Serbia. The single individual was found in a plant nursery in the city of Novi Sad. This is the eighth allochthonous helicoidean in Serbia.M2443442
A review of Chamalycaeus, Cycloryx and Dicharax species of the Himalaya and Myanmar and seven new species of Alycaeinae from the Blue Mountain, Mizoram, India (Gastropoda, Caenogastropoda, Cyclophoridae)
No full textIn this paper, we revise the genera Chamalycaeus, Cycloryx and Dicharax of the Himalayas and Myanmar. Another aim of this work was to identify the 13 species of Alycaeinae collected on the Blue Mountain, Mizoram State, northeastern India. Out of the 13 species from the Blue Mountain, seven are new and are described here: Chamalycaeus mizoramensis Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov., Chamalycaeus reflectus Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov., Cycloryx rohiniae Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov., Dicharax praeda Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov., D. semivivus Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov., D. umashaankeri Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov., D. ganeshaiahi Páll-Gergely & Aravind sp. nov. Altogether, 109 species are recognized, and all are figured. Furthermore, 37 new synonyms are reported, 32 of which were described by Godwin-Austen.M221.3102
Integrating Forensic Autopsies with Proteomic Profiling for Suicide Risk Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of Literature
No full textSuicide is a major global public health concern that affects people of all ages, with over 700000 individuals intentionally ending their lives every year. Suicide is a multifactorial event related to multiple risk factors interlocking with each other, among which neurobiological factors are considered to be an objective measure of the incidence of this phenomenon and can be used as a measurable tool for evaluating suicidal tendencies.M214.82
Antimicrobial Effect of Boswellia serrata Resin’s Methanolic Extracts Against Skin Infection Pathogens
No full textFrankincense resin (Boswellia serrata), native to arid regions of India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, has been highly valued for its medicinal properties. This study evaluated the antimicrobial potential of methanolic extracts of Boswellia serrata resin against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Listeria monocytogenes. High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) coupled with bioautography identified bioactive zones, while Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) quantified the phenolic and terpenoid compounds. The cytotoxicity was assessed on HaCaT human keratinocyte cells to evaluate the safety for dermatological applications. The results demonstrated significant antibacterial activity, particularly against S. aureus and L. monocytogenes. The bioautograms revealed that samples from central and southern Serbia showed the highest antimicrobial effect against the tested bacterial strains. The active compounds included 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (up to 3733.96 μg/g), gallic acid (110.93 μg/g), and naringenin (53.13 μg/g). Cytotoxicity assays confirmed non-toxic effects at 10 µg/mL, with sample 6 enhancing the keratinocyte viability by 137%, while higher concentrations (50 µg/mL) showed variable cytotoxicity. These findings highlight the potential of B. serrata resin as a natural antimicrobial agent, particularly against antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Its therapeutic applicability in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations is promising provided that dosing ensures a balance between efficacy and safety.M222.885013
A pilot case-control study of the association of vitamin drelated gene variants with peri-implantitis
No full textThis pilot case-control study investigated whether variants in vitamin D-related genes can be used to predict the occurrence of peri-implantitis. Eighty-two patients with at least one dental implant were enrolled. Thirty patients (36.6%) were diagnosed with peri-implantitis, whereas 52 (63.4%) had healthy peri-implant tissues. Clinical parameters, risk factors (history of periodontitis, smoking), and genetic factors were assessed. A buccal mucosa swab was taken for DNA analysis. Four variants in three vitamin D-related genes, VDR (rs2228570), retinoid X receptor alpha (RXRA) (rs3118523, rs7864987), and cytochrome P450 family 27 subfamily B member 1 (CYP27B1) (rs4646536) were genotyped by real-time PCR. There was no difference in the genotype distribution of the variants VDR rs2228570 (P=0.410), RXRA rs3118523, rs7864987 (P=0.789 and P=0.144, respectively), and CYP27B1 rs4646536 (P=0.562) between patients with healthy peri-implant tissues and those affected by periimplantitis. History of periodontitis, a modified plaque index (mPI), modified bleeding index (mBI), peri-implant pocket depth, and implant location were associated with peri-implantitis incidence. In patients with peri-implantitis, CYP27B1 rs4646536 was associated with mBI (P=0.040), and RXRA rs7864987 was associated with implant position (P=0.009). We conclude that the variants of vitamin D-related genes, VDR, RXRA, and CYP27B1, cannot be used as molecular markers for peri-implantitis.M230.7770
Optimization of in vitro propagation of the rare and threatened moss Cynodontium tenellum (Schimp.) Limpr. (Rhabdoweissiaceae)
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The crosstalk between PFKFB3, HIF-1α, AMPKα, NRF2, and insulin in the regulation of the glycolytic pathway during breast cancer progression
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Association Of Genome-wide Significant CHRNA1 And CHRNB1 Loci With Late-onset Anti-acetylcholine Receptor-positive Myasthenia Gravis
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New records and noteworthy data of plants, algae and fungi in SE Europe and adjacent regions, 20
No full textThis paper presents new records and noteworthy data on the following taxa in SE Europe and adjacent regions: diatom alga Ach-nanthidium rosenstockii, bryoparasitic fungi Arrhenia retiruga and Arrhenia spathulata, saprotrophic fungi Coccomyces dentatus and Hysterobrevium mori, liverworts Lunularia cruciata and Pallavicinia lyellii, fern Salvinia natans, monocots Eleocharis carniolica and Pseudorchis albida and dicots Biscutella laevigata, Fumana arabica, Hieracium ferdinandi-coburgii, Impatiens balfourii, and Onosma pseudoarenaria subsp. fallax.M230.911713049
Growth-Promoting Effects of Ten Soil Bacterial Strains on Maize, Tomato, Cucumber, and Pepper Under Greenhouse Conditions
No full textBeneficial interactions between plants and bacteria are crucial in agricultural practices, as bacteria can improve soil fertility, promote plant growth, and protect plants from pathogens. This study aimed to molecularly identify and characterize soil bacterial isolates and evaluate their effect on the growth of maize (Zea mays L.), tomato (Solanum lycopersici L.), cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), and pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under greenhouse conditions. Plant growth parameters, including plant height, root length, and fresh (FW) and dry (DW) weights, were measured. Additionally, pigment extraction and element content analysis using leaves were performed. Among the isolates, the most effective strain in the greenhouse experiment was Bacillus safensis SCF6, which significantly enhanced plant height and fresh weight across all tested plants, with the greatest influence observed in maize plant height (439.42 ± 6.42 mm), fresh weight (14.07 ± 0.87 g plant-1 FW), and dry weight (1.43 ± 0.17 g plant-1 DW) compared to the control (364.67 ± 10.33 mm, 9.20 ± 1.16 g plant-1 FW, and 0.92 ± 0.15 g plant-1 DW, respectively). Other strains also demonstrated notable results, with Microbacterium testaceum SCF4, Bacillus mojavensis SCF8, and Pseudomonas putida SCF9 showing the highest plant growth-promoting effects on pepper, tomato, and cucumber, respectively. Pseudomonas putida SCF9 demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Monilinia laxa, with a percentage of mycelial growth inhibition (PGI) of 72.62 ± 2.06%, while Bacillus subtilis SCF1 exhibited effects against Botrytis cinerea (PGI = 69.57 ± 4.35%) and Cercospora sp. (PGI = 63.11 ± 1.12%). The development and application of beneficial bacterial inoculants or their formulated products can contribute to environmentally friendly farming practices and global food security.M214.01874141