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• IL-4/IL-13 axis as therapeutic targets in allergic rhinitis and asthma.

  Authors:Siti Muhamad Nur Husna, Norasnieda Md Shukri, Noor Suryani Mohd Ashari, and Kah Keng WongFrom:PeerJ (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 30, 20229,431 words Article 1490LAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disorder of the upper airway, while asthma is a disease affecting the lower airway and both diseases are usually comorbid. Interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 are critical cytokines in the...

• UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase: genome-wide identification, expression and functional analyses in Gossypium hirsutum.

  Authors:Zhongyang Xu, Jiasen He, Muhammad Tehseen Azhar, Zhen Zhang, Senmiao Fan, Xiao Jiang, et al.From:PeerJ (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 30, 20228,103 words Article 1560LIn this study, a total of 66 UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UGP) (EC 2.7.7.9) genes were identified from the genomes of four cotton species, which are the members of Pfam glycosyltransferase family (PF01702) and catalyze...

• Too perfect to be good? An investigation of magicians' Too Perfect Theory.

  Authors:Alice Pailhès, Kole Lee, and Gustav KuhnFrom:PeerJ (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 30, 20227,095 words Report 1450LThe "Too Perfect Theory" states that if a trick is too perfect, it might paradoxically become less impressive, or give away its secret method. This theory suggests that an increased impossibility results in a less...

• Virgin and UV-weathered polyamide microplastics posed no effect on the survival and reproduction of Daphnia magna.

  Authors:Alla Khosrovyan and Anne KahruFrom:PeerJ (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 30, 20226,804 words Article 1570LAlthough evidence suggests that microplastic (MP) particles pose a risk to organisms, the effects of virgin and weathered MP should be evaluated separately as their effects may be different. In this work, we provide new...

• Quality assessment of a serum and xenofree medium for the expansion of human GMP-grade mesenchymal stromal cells.

  Authors:Clotilde Aussel, Elodie Busson, Helene Vantomme, Juliette Peltzer, and Christophe MartinaudFrom:PeerJ (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 30, 20227,064 words Article 1490LBackground Cell-based therapies are emerging as a viable modality to treat challenging diseases, resulting in an increasing demand for their large-scale, high-quality production. Production facilities face the issue of...

• Risk factors for falls in community-dwelling older people with mild cognitive impairment: a prospective one-year study.

  Authors:Thanwarat Chantanachai, Morag E. Taylor, Stephen R. Lord, Jasmine Menant, Kim Delbaere, Perminder S. Sachdev, et al.From:PeerJ (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  May 30, 20227,407 words Clinical report 1470LObjective Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered an intermediate stage between normal cognitive function and dementia. Fall risk is increased in this group, but there is limited literature exploring specific...