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2026 | Discover Nano | Pp. 1-31
Background Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are key regulators of cellular signalling and homeostasis, but if not managed, they can cause genomic instability, activation of carcinogenic pathways, and chronic inflammation. Approaches to ROS regulation using nanot...
2026 | Wiley | Pp. 1-34
Background: Exosomes and other small extracellular vesicles carry molecular cargo that can reflect disease status, therapeutic response, and relapse dynamics. Currently, most exosome-analysis workflows are centralized, require milliliter sized blood samples,...
2026 | Wiley | Pp. 1-16
Diabetic foot ulcers are an important cause of morbidity, amputation, disability and healthcare expenditure in sub- Saharan Africa, where limitations in preventive foot care, referral pathways, vascular services, multidisciplinary wound care and financial pro...
2026 | Wiley | Pp. 1-27
Armed conflict disrupts agricultural production, displaces farming communities, degrades natural resources, and weakens local institutions, thereby intensifying food insecurity and dependence on humanitarian assistance. This review examined how food sovereign...
2026 | Discover Nano | Pp. 1-34
Radiotherapy remains a cornerstone in cancer treatment, yet its therapeutic efficacy is often limited by radioresistance, tumor heterogeneity, and recurrence post-irradiation. Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising avenue to enhance radiosensitization, imp...
2026 | Natural Product Research | Pp. 3629-3642
Exposure to heavy metals significantly contributes to insulin resistance, a major factor in type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the antioxidant and therapeutic potential of ethanol leaf extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius in mitigating heavy metal-induc...
2026 | Discover Environment | Pp. 1-26
This study systematically reviewed research on heavy metal contamination in environmental and food systems in Uganda using the PRISMA 2020 data reporting method and the PICOS framework. An extensive literature search of published papers on heavy metal contami...
2026 | Cancer Medicine | Pp. 1-25
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a major cause of cancer- associated death in men. A crucial factor in its development and treatment resistance is tumor hypoxia, which drives metabolic reprogramming (especially reconfiguration towards glycolysis), mediate...
2026 | Nutrition and Metabolic Insights | Pp. 1-29
Obesity is a complex metabolic disorder associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and heightened risk of comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The Cluster of Differentiation 44 (CD44), a t...
2026 | Wiley | Pp. 1-24
Plant- based beverages (PBBs) have attracted considerable attention from the global dairy industry as a viable substitute to the milk industry due to their sustainability, nutritional value, and economics. An emerging trend is PBBs, which can be an affordable...