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Computational identification and experimental validation of novel microRNAs along with their targets through RT-PCR approach.

Plant Signal Behav

December 2025

Laboratory of Biotechnology and Natural Resources Valorization, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco.

Various metabolic and cell signaling processes impact the functions of sugarcane plant cells. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play critical regulatory roles in enhancing yield and providing protection against various stressors. This study seeks to identify and partially characterize several novel miRNAs in sugarcane using tools, while also offering a preliminary assessment of their functions.

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The growing demand for efficient, stable, and environmentally friendly photovoltaic technologies has motivated the exploration of nontoxic perovskite materials such as KGeCl. However, the performance of KGeCl-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) depends heavily on the compatibility of charge transport layers (CTLs) and optimization of device parameters. In this study, six PSC configurations were simulated using SCAPS-1D software, incorporating CTLs such as Alq, CSTO, VO, PB, and SbS.

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Background: Cancer remains a predominant cause of death worldwide. The advent of effective chemotherapy has enormously decreased the mortality rate and increased the life expectancy of cancer patients. However, the adverse effects allied with chemotherapy contribute to the development of neurotoxicity, anxiety, and depression.

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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a worldwide zoonotic public health issue. The reasons for this include a lack of specific therapy options, increasing antiparasitic drug resistance, a lack of control strategies, and the absence of an approved vaccine. The aim of the current study is to develop a multiepitope vaccine against CE by in-silico identification and using different Antigen B subunits.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory infection, hospitalization and death in infants worldwide. No fully effective RSV therapy using direct antivirals is marketed. Since clinical efficacy data from naturally infected patients for such antivirals are not available yet, animal studies are indispensable to predict therapeutic intervention.

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  • The study investigates the antibiotic resistance profiles of oral bacteria in adults in Pakistan, noting the global health threat posed by such resistance, especially in developing countries.
  • Conducted from January to December 2022, the research analyzed oral swabs from 240 adults who hadn't taken antibiotics recently, revealing significant resistance, particularly to penicillin, erythromycin, and tetracycline.
  • Key findings indicate that older individuals and students displayed notably higher levels of antibiotic resistance, highlighting the need for better antibiotic management and awareness in these demographics.
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In this research study, a simple, rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography method was developed and validated for determination of Cetirizine and Levocetirizine in human plasma. The drugs were separated on an ACE Generix100-5 C18 RP (250 × 4.6 mm, 5 μm) column, using Acetonitrile and Distilled water pH 7 (59:41 v/v) as mobile phase with a flow rate of 1.

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  • * The study identified PD-L1 expression as a potential prognostic biomarker by examining tissue samples from 86 pancreatic cancer patients, linking PD-L1 levels to tumor characteristics and overall survival.
  • * High levels of PD-L1 were correlated with increased disease aggression and shorter survival times, suggesting that PD-L1 could play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), is managed with medications like latanoprost (LAT), a prostaglandin analogue, to enhance aqueous outflow. Despite the challenge posed by eye anatomy and tear dynamics, effective ocular bioavailability via topical administration remains elusive. This study aims to optimize self-assembled nanomicelles incorporating LAT, an anti-glaucoma drug, belonging to BCS Class II (low solubility and high permeability) via a two-level, two-factor full factorial design, the nanomicelles were formulated via direct dissolution method and validated using design of expert.

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Unlabelled: Antibacterial resistance is considered to be one of the major causes for mortality in coming years. In recent years green nanotechnology played a key role in addressing this problem. Biocompatible metal nanoparticles have gained popularity owing to their excellent therapeutic effects and minimal side effects.

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Concrete is used worldwide as a construction material in many projects. It exhibits a brittle nature, and fibers' addition to it improves its mechanical properties. Polypropylene (PP) fibers stand out as widely employed fibers in concrete.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder, marked by cognitive impairment. Currently, the available treatment provides only symptomatic relief and there is a great need to design and formulate new drugs to stabilize AD. In the search for a new anti-Alzheimer's drug, 3,5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,3,5-thiadiazinane-2-thione (THTT), a tetrahydro-2H-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione derivative, was investigated against a scopolamine-induced Alzheimer's model.

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  • This study explores how non-ionic surfactants, specifically Cremophor EL and Cremophor RH40, can help inhibit efflux pumps in multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, which often render antibiotics ineffective.
  • Researchers confirmed the presence of MDR strains and tested how these surfactants, combined with ciprofloxacin, affected minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC).
  • Results showed that both surfactants significantly reduced MIC values of ciprofloxacin, indicating their potential to enhance the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against resistant strains.
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  • Heavy metal contamination, particularly lead, poses significant risks to humans and the environment, while microbes like fungi offer a possible eco-friendly solution for bioremediation and plant stress mitigation.
  • In a study, a fungal strain named Aspergillus niger was isolated from the soil and tested on maize plants exposed to various lead concentrations, showing its ability to tolerate lead stress and enhance plant growth through hormone production.
  • The inoculation of A. niger resulted in improved growth metrics for maize in lead-contaminated soil, highlighting its potential to reduce stress and enhance the plant's antioxidant defense system.
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Background: Cocrystals are an efficient way for the delivery of low soluble drugs but when dissolved they rapidly disproportionate. To formulate the cocrystals in tablets, cocrystals must be stabilized. In this study ibuprofen-nicotinamide (IBU-NIC) cocrystals were synthesized initially by slow solvent evaporation and for bulk production by fast solvent evaporation techniques.

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Neuropathy is a disturbance of function or a pathological change in nerves causing poor health and quality of life. A proportion of chronic pain patients in the community suffer persistent neuropathic pain symptoms because current drug therapies may be suboptimal so there is a need for new therapeutic modalities. This study investigated the neuroprotective flavonoid, 6-methoxyflavone (6MF), as a potential therapeutic agent and gabapentin as the standard comparator, against neuropathic models.

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In this study, we report the successful synthesis of Ni-doped ZnS nanocomposite via a green route using ethanolic crude extract of Avena fatua. The as-synthesized nanocomposite was comprehensively characterized using Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Atomic force microscopy (AFM). These analyses provided detailed insights into the size, morphology, composition, surface properties, and structural characteristics of the nanocomposite.

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Clathrin protein (CP) plays a pivotal role in numerous cellular processes, including endocytosis, signal transduction, and neuronal function. Dysregulation of CP has been associated with a spectrum of diseases. Given its involvement in various cellular functions, CP has garnered significant attention for its potential applications in drug design and medicine, ranging from targeted drug delivery to addressing viral infections, neurological disorders, and cancer.

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  • * The study introduces Deep-VEGF, a new computational model developed using advanced deep learning techniques to predict VEGF more accurately.
  • * By creating a unique feature extraction method and integrating various deep learning models, Deep-VEGF outperformed existing predictors, showing promise for accelerating research and drug discovery related to VEGF.
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Present research was designed to synthesize and characterize the flurbiprofen derivatives and to evaluate their analgesic, anti-inflammatory and gastro-protective activities in post-operative and chronic inflammatory pain models. Flurbiprofen derivatives were produced by using three-step processes involving esterification, hydrazide production, and schiff base, each of which modified a different carboxyl group. All the newly synthesized flurbiprofen derivatives () were characterized by H NMR,C NMR,F NMR and HR-ESI-MS, and the post-operative, inflammatory pain and ulcerogenic activities were determined in well-established animal models.

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Concrete is one of the most commonly used construction materials; however, its durability plays a pivotal role in areas where the concrete is exposed to severe environmental conditions, which initiate cracks inside and disintegrate it. Randomly distributed short fibers arrest the initiation and propagation of micro-cracks in the concrete and maintain its integrity. Traditional polypropylene fibers are thin and encounter the problem of balling effects during concrete mixing, leading to uneven fiber distribution.

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Interactive wound dressings have displayed promising outcomes in enhancing the wound healing process. This study focuses on creating a nanocomposite wound dressing with interactive and bioactive properties, showcasing potent antioxidant effects. To achieve this, we developed cerium oxide nanoparticles utilizing curcumin as both the reducing and capping agent.

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