BLT Publications

James G, Newman KL, Standke AK, Vendrov KC, Inohara N, Bergin IL, Higgins PDR, Rao K. Miniature bioreactor arrays for modeling functional and structural dysbiosis in inflammatory bowel disease. Gut Microbes. 2025 Dec 22:2604875. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2604875 PMID: 41427586

Cholke P, Uke S, Chavhan JJ, Kulkarni AM, Chandolikar N, Gadhave RT. C2DGCN: cross-connected distributive learning-enabled graph convolutional network for human emotion recognition using electroencephalography signal. Cogn Neurodyn. 2025 Dec 26:21. doi: 10.1007/s11571-025-10399-8 PMID: 41458473

Kulkarni A, Kunekar P, Mankar S, Cholke P, Nooji P, Gadhave R. MedIntelliCare: neurodynamic-inspired AI for medical decision support by integrating retrieval-augmented generation with multimodal cognitive processing. Cogn Neurodyn. 2026 Mar 11:61. doi: 10.1007/s11571-026-10429-z PMID: 41836195

van Niekerk L, Moller J, Ritter S, Quintero-Cadena P, Cohen R, Channing G, Chungyuon M, Rand L. Ginkgo Datapoints Antibody Developability Competition outcomes: limited model performance and a call for data standardization. MAbs. 2026 Feb 22:2634216. doi: 10.1080/19420862.2026.2634216 PMID: 41724677

Rocha PRF, Amaral R, Silva DMS, Bacellar FL, Lopes L, Perkins R. A porous PEDOT:PSS-cyanobacteria biohybrid for electrochemical assessment of photosynthetic activity. Bioelectrochemistry. 2026 Feb 26:109261. doi: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109261 PMID: 41762908

Kulkarni AV, Kumar K, Saraswat V, Kumar A, Goel A, Shalimar, Shukla A, Duseja A. Nor-ursodeoxycholic Acid for Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Is There Enough Evidence for Clinical Use? A Critique of a Phase III Trial and Regulatory Endorsement of the Drug. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2026 Mar 9:103536. doi: 10.1016/j.jceh.2026.103536 PMID: 41993223

Thiagarajan AB, Kulkarni AJ, Ogana SO, Okwiri DA, Pine H, Klapow M, Falstin M, Delaney PG. Advanced responder training priorities in Kenya: A Delphi study with implications for low- and middle- income countries. Afr J Emerg Med. 2026 Mar 30:100968. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2026.100968 PMID: 41971464

Olsmats E, Rennie AR, Plomp J, Thijs M, Fransen C, Duif C, Bouwman W. Non-invasive multiscale characterization of protein networks and oil droplets in emulsions using spin-echo small angle neutron scattering. J Colloid Interface Sci. 2026 Feb 7:140071. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2026.140071 PMID: 41690232

Hou H, Li L, Islam T, Shi J, Hou M, Jiang S, Zhao X, Lin C. Precise structural characterization and therapeutic potential of a glucomannan polysaccharide from dried rhizome of plant Bletilla striata against ulcerative colitis. Carbohydr Polym. 2026 Jan 30:125038. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2026.125038 PMID: 41831968

Hermabessiere L, Weinrauch A, Zaidi S, Hung ET, Covernton GA, Langenfeld D, Cable RN, Veneruzzo C. Yellow perch (Perca flavescens) show subtle changes in the cellular stress response following exposure to microplastics in large in-lake mesocosms. Environ Toxicol Chem. 2026 May 5:. doi: 10.1093/etojnl/vgag121 PMID: 42085499

Quay DHX, Yusof NY, Jonet MA, Kamaruddin S, Md Illias R, Mahadi NM, Keep N, Firdaus-Raih M. Crystal structure of a cold-active arginase from Glaciozyma antarctica. Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun. 2026 May 1:. doi: 10.1107/S2053230X26003092 PMID: 41973519

Dondzillo A, Bauer T, King K, Peng A, Rennie KJ. Quantifying calretinin-labeled afferent terminals in vestibular sensory epithelia of young and older gerbils. Neurobiol Aging. 2026 Jan 29:73-82. doi: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.01.007 PMID: 41653640

Barber KE, Cram IF, Smith EC, Woods DW, Lee HJ. Effectiveness of digitally-delivered interventions for trichotillomania and skin picking disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychiatr Res. 2026 Feb 11:244-256. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.02.020 PMID: 41713175

Jamieson S, Dougan CR, Rennie E, Card P, Nallappa S, Smith K, Deehan DJ, Brown K. Systemic immune dysregulation in patients experiencing urogynaecological mesh failure. BJUI Compass. 2026 Apr 30:e70210. doi: 10.1002/bco2.70210 PMID: 42080027

D'silva M, Jackson K, Vaughan MT, Maloney DJ, Gupte SA, Nadler JL, Bakshi CS. 12-Lipoxygenase (12-LOX) plays a key role in the hyperinflammatory response caused by SARS-CoV-2. mBio. 2026 Apr 30:e0073826. doi: 10.1128/mbio.00738-26 PMID: 42059607

Jama GM, Chishty F, Rennie CE, Saleh H, Grant WE. Bioabsorbable steroid-eluting implants for mucosal graft fixation in Draf III frontal sinus surgery. J Laryngol Otol. 2026 Apr 30:1-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215126104848 PMID: 42057599

Benomar A, Fahed R, Omar AT, Hawkes C, Hendriks EJ, Enriquez CA, Eesa M, Stotts G. Automated perfusion imaging did not improve reliability of ASPECTS or collateral score in late-window large vessel occlusion stroke. J Neurointerv Surg. 2026 Apr 29:. doi: 10.1136/jnis-2026-025321 PMID: 42055823

Moura SCB, de Oliveira AP, Neto JMR, Dantas RF, Silva-Jr FP, Pimentel LC, Carvalho MSDN, Leite DI. Discovery of [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-Imatinib Hybrids With Selective Cytotoxic Activity: A Mechanistically Divergent Series From Direct BCR-ABL1 Inhibition. ChemMedChem. :e202501100. doi: 10.1002/cmdc.202501100 PMID: 42001524

Silva D, Tiu C, Yau W, Waldron N, Ameratunga M, Scaranti M, Biondo A, Welsh L. Phase I trial of Ipatasertib plus Atezolizumab enhances PI3K/AKT pathway immune responses in solid tumors and refractory glioblastoma. Clin Cancer Res. 2026 Apr 27:. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-25-4364 PMID: 42043781

Silva D, Elnaggar AM, Craven C, Jankovic I, Cawker S, Chugh D, Carr L, Crowe B. Selective dorsal rhizotomy - the treatment of choice for cerebral palsy spasticity in non-ambulant GMFCS IV children? Br J Neurosurg. 2026 Apr 27:1-10. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2026.2661339 PMID: 42045137

Prasad T, Iyer S, D'silva S, Mathew RJ, Sowpati DT, Radha V, Kumar M. Rapgef1 paralog-mediated regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling orchestrates early embryo tissue patterning and morphogenesis. Cell Commun Signal. 2026 Apr 25:. doi: 10.1186/s12964-026-02905-0 PMID: 42035082

Ganesan V, Saini G, Sloan MS, Borofsky MS, Ludewig PM, Agarwal DK. The Effect of Ergonomic Optimization on Shoulder and Neck Mechanics and Symptoms during Simulated Ureteroscopy. Urology. 2026 Apr 25:. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2026.04.037 PMID: 42044719

Silva D, Boavida L, Travassos S, Correia D, de Jesus GN. Hemoadsorption for refractory shock after amlodipine intoxication: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2026 Apr 25:. doi: 10.1186/s13256-026-06046-3 PMID: 42035130

Giannone F, Palucci M, Cassese G, Capretti G, Ginesini M, Iben-Khayat A, De Rosa RV, Ricci C. Preoperative Risk Assessment of Pancreatic Fistula Impact on Adjuvant Chemotherapy Delivery After Pancreatoduodenectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Apr 24:. doi: 10.1245/s10434-026-19447-x PMID: 42029857

Stewart CE, Vare C, Kerr-Elliott T, Rennie T, Githinji C, Skinner E, Titherington E, Aidoo E. Shifting the narrative: reframing paediatric palliative care to enable earlier engagement. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2026 Apr 24:. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2025-004413 PMID: 42031426

Trident Research Group, Anderson CS, Chow CK, de Silva HA, Senanayake B, Wahab K, Al-Shahi Salman R, Klijn CJM. Three Low-Dose Antihypertensive Agents in a Single Pill after Intracerebral Hemorrhage. N Engl J Med. :1571-1582. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2515043 PMID: 42019018

Riani LR, Seno GFB, Silva DM, Toledo CR, Paiva MRB, Santos JS, Fabri RL, Pittella F. Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery: A Real Path toward Effective CNS Therapy? ACS Biomater Sci Eng. 2026 Apr 23:. doi: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6c00137 PMID: 42024000

Kulkarni A, Tang B, Khan R, Richards J, Shetty S. Adverse outcomes associated with intubation in preterm infants in the delivery room setting. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2026 Apr 22:19345798261443966. doi: 10.1177/19345798261443966 PMID: 42017926

Tabuchi F, Mikami K, Ishii M, Yasukawa J, Miyauchi M, De Silva DPN, Miyashita A. Leaf mold extract agar facilitates recovery of soil bacterial diversity beyond Bacillus dominance. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2026 Apr 22:. doi: 10.1007/s00253-026-13826-w PMID: 42020840

Macho V, Silva DE, Silva CC, Manso MC, Rodrigues R. Nutritional surveillance and diet adherence in pediatric celiac disease: a multidisciplinary case-control study within a clinical nutrition model. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2026 Apr 21:103298. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2026.103298 PMID: 42025754

Kawai T, Yoshioka D, Wiriyasermkul P, Mori-Kreiner R, Andriani RT, Kobayashi M, Abe M, Sakimura K. Voltage-gated proton channel Hv1/VSOP regulates reciprocal interactions between F-actin and endosomes in microglia. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 Apr 13:e2521977123. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2521977123 PMID: 41973919

Sun C, Zhao J, Li N, Yao X, Wang Y, Kim CH, Bok J, Peng AW. Alternative splicing of the Rbm24 gene is essential for cochlear hair cell stereocilia integrity and hearing function in mice. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 Apr 13:e2531564123. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2531564123 PMID: 41973913

Muiser S, Müllerová H, Belton L, Rusibamayila N, Erhard C, Agusti A, Faner R, Pavord I. Association of blood eosinophils and exhaled nitric oxide with exacerbations in patients with asthma, COPD and asthma+COPD: the NOVELTY study. Thorax. 2026 Apr 21:. doi: 10.1136/thorax-2025-223646 PMID: 42014196

Khan A, Haider S, Sharaf A, Kusová A, Skalák J, Jourdain C, Rennie M, Schrumpfová PP. PWO proteins are associated with PRC2 since their emergence in vascular plants. New Phytol. 2026 Apr 20:. doi: 10.1111/nph.71172 PMID: 42010924

Passos JF, Belfort CLC, Silva DMC, Pereira JG, Lacerda LM, Melo FA, Coimbra VCS, Rosário CJRM. Feline sporotrichosis in an urban setting in northeastern Brazil: clinical and epidemiological aspects in a Municipal Veterinary Hospital. Braz J Biol. 2026 Apr 20:e305285. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.305285 PMID: 42018790

D'Silva M, Varty G, Patkar S, Shah T, Patnala PK, Vishwanathan S, Gala K, Ostwal V. Navigating early recurrences in post-hepatectomy hepatocellular carcinoma: Preventive strategies and prognostic indicators. Surg Oncol. 2026 Apr 20:102438. doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2026.102438 PMID: 42054776

Van Rie A, Conceição EC, Ndebele F, Wells F, Paulse A, Mekonnen EG, Ngarega M, Trang TPH. Whole genome sequencing precision medicine strategy to shorten treatment for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (SMARTT): a pragmatic, randomised, single-blind phase 4 trial. Lancet Respir Med. 2026 Apr 20:. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(26)00095-0 PMID: 42026006

Kulkarni A, Davis J, McGee J. Le cancer de la vulve. CMAJ. 2026 Apr 19:E605-E606. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.250797-f PMID: 42009367

Roy A, Jajodia S, Chakraborty S, Keyal S, Tewari A, Sonthalia N, Roy S, Khandelwal R. Blood-based non-invasive tests show comparable accuracy in MetALD and MASLD for MRE-defined advanced fibrosis. BMC Gastroenterol. 2026 Apr 18:. doi: 10.1186/s12876-026-04839-w PMID: 42001012

Kulkarni A, Lemley BA, Abdelsalam M, Co-Vu J, Jone PN, Kalin C, Woo JL. Enhancing Fetal Cardiac Care: Addressing Unwarranted Variation in Prenatal Congenital Heart Disease Detection and Counseling. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2026 Apr 18:. doi: 10.1007/s11886-026-02369-1 PMID: 41999457

Pereira LC, Pereira NS, da Silva DD, de Sousa KM, Bezerra CF, Sanches JM, Bosnic LFV, Oliveira LGR. Long-term efficacy of fluralaner (Exzolt(®)) in Gallus gallus domesticus against epidemiologically relevant triatomines (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae): a potential complementary strategy for Chagas disease control. Parasit Vectors. 2026 Apr 18:. doi: 10.1186/s13071-026-07382-5 PMID: 42001160

Kim S, Lessard E, Ling B, Rennie K, Haqqani A, Maharaj AR. Integrating In-vitro Permeability Assays within PBPK Modeling to Predict CNS Distribution of Standard and Engineered Antibodies. AAPS J. 2026 Apr 18:. doi: 10.1208/s12248-026-01233-y PMID: 41998432

Khanam UA, Katselis GS, Gao Z, Rennie D, Adamko DJ, Kusalik A, Goodridge D, Oluwole O. Investigation of the Use of Urinary Proteomics in the Prediction of Childhood Asthma. Respir Med. 2026 Apr 17:108828. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108828 PMID: 42001975

Ganesan V, Irving PR, Rane S, Freeman BD. Influence of Rigidity-Hydration Coupling on Size-Dependent Diffusion in Hydrated Polymer Membranes. ACS Macro Lett. 2026 Apr 17:. doi: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.6c00137 PMID: 41996695

Kulkarni AV, Kunpalin Y, Larsen I, Quon JL, Ryan G, Wong Riff K, Riesel JN, van Mieghem T. Enhancing fetal spina bifida repair: do paraspinal myofascial flaps and acellular dermal patches improve postnatal outcomes? A retrospective cohort review. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2026 Apr 17:1-7. doi: 10.3171/2025.12.PEDS25197 PMID: 41996711

Silva D, Pretorius RA, Sullivan TR, Walker SVM, Garssen J, Keelan JA, Prescott SL, Palmer DJ. Body mass index, prebiotic supplementation during pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus risk: an effect modification analysis from a randomised controlled trial. Nutr J. 2026 Apr 16:. doi: 10.1186/s12937-026-01323-9 PMID: 41987240

Schleef M, Mayet V, Le Gouge A, Badie J, Chauvelot L, Devaquet J, Jaber S, Jabot J. Low versus standard calorie and protein feeding and renal dysfunction in ventilated adults with shock: a NUTRIREA-3 post hoc analysis. Intensive Care Med. 2026 Apr 16:. doi: 10.1007/s00134-026-08369-7 PMID: 41989569

Piantadosi PT, Coden KM, Choi H, Perry SJ, Halfeld M, Schaffer JA, Goff JP, Spitz NA. Risk reshapes amygdala representation of choice. Neuron. 2026 Apr 16:. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.03.033 PMID: 41997147

da Silva AFS, de Freitas GA, Silva DAL, de Paiva JMF, Campolina JM, da Silva Moris VA. Towards environmental management of WEEE in Brazil: evaluating the impacts of recycling plastics. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2026 Apr 16:. doi: 10.1007/s11356-026-37732-w PMID: 41986827

Silva D, Rocha R, Araújo-Andrade L, Gonçalves C, Ceia F, Santos L. Nocardia asiatica Lymphadenitis in a Lung Transplant Recipient Following Travel. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2026 Apr 16:. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.25-0374 PMID: 41990737