Puerarin Promotes the Migration and Differentiation of Myoblasts by Activating the FAK and PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathways by Xiaofeng Fang, Hangjia Xu, Zhaoxin Fan, Hongge Yang, Yan Huang, Lin Xu, Yiwei Rong, Wei Ma, Liubao Pei, Hongsheng Liang

“…For the mechanism study, we found that puerarin’s influence on cell migration was associated with the activation of FAK signaling; additionally, puerarin induced myoblast differentiation by upregulating the PI3K/AKT pathway. …”
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Investigating the impact of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes exposure on enzymatic activities and histopathological variations in Swiss albino mice by Iqra Nasim, Nadia Ghani, Rab Nawaz, Emilio Mateev, Yousef A. Bin Jardan

“…Abstract Present study was conducted to evaluate the detrimental impacts of exposure of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT-NP) on enzymatic activities and tissue structures in Swiss albino mice. …”
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Platelet-activating factor: an inflammatory mediator in the acute phase of allergic conjunctivitis in a guinea-pig model by F. Meijer, J. L. van Delft, N. J. van Haeringen

“…The role of platelet-activating factor (PAF) as a mediator of increased conjunctival vascular permeability was investigated in a guinea-pig model of immediate hypersensitivity. …”
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An approach to assessing the implementation of the results of scientific and technical activities within the framework of the smart city digital platform by B. N. Panshin, D. A. Serebryakov

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Grid-Connection Half-Bridge PV Inverter System for Power Flow Controlling and Active Power Filtering by Chih-Lung Shen, Jye-Chau Su

“…As compared with conventional PV inverter, the total number of active switches and current sensors can be reduced so that its cost is lower significantly. …”
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Ultrasonographic evaluation of joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: Comparison with conventional radiography and correlation with disease activity parameters by Renu Saigal, Laxmikant Goyal, Hariram Maharia, Meenakshi Sharma, Abhishek Agrawal

“…The mean CFS was 1.17 ± 1.64 in patients who were in remission (DAS28 <2.6), 3.00 ± 3.46 in patients having low disease activity (DAS28 2.6–3.2), 5.25 ± 4.22 in patients with moderate disease activity (DAS28 3.2–5.1), and 6.95 ± 3.84 in patients with high disease activity (DAS28 > 5.1). …”
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Plant Extract Valorization of Melissa officinalis L. for Agroindustrial Purposes through Their Biochemical Properties and Biological Activities by Mouna Souihi, Rayda Ben Ayed, Imen Trabelsi, Marwa Khammassi, Nadia Ben Brahim, Mohamed Annabi

“…The phenolic content of M. officinalis extract varied significantly among origins which could explain the high variation in antiradical scavenging activity. The evaluation of allelopathic activities showed that the extract of the lemon balm leaves presented an allelopathic effect with the majority of the tested seeds.…”
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Breast Implant Illness May Be Rooted in Mast Cell Activation: A Case-Controlled Retrospective Analysis by Èva S. Nagy, BMedSci(Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRACS, Grad Cert (Breast Surgery), Mark Westaway, MBBS, DCH, Grad Dip Allergy, Suzanne Danieletto, BSc, MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, MIAC, Lawrence B. Afrin, MD

“…To investigate the possible association between breast implant illness (BII) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), which often manifests increased mast cells (MCs) in assorted tissues and may explain BII symptoms. …”
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FATTY ACID COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF CAMELLIA NINHII SEED OIL COLLECTED IN LAM DONG PROVINCE by Thi Tu Quyen Tran, Thi Diep Trinh, Thi To Uyen Nguyen, Van Son Le

Subjects: “…antioxidant activity…”
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Extracts of Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. Flower Exhibit Antidiabetic Effects via the Inhibition of α-Glucosidase Activity by Wujie Cai, Lijing Yu, Yu Zhang, Li Feng, Siyuan Kong, Hongsheng Tan, Hongxi Xu, Cheng Huang

“…The extracts inhibited α-glycosidase activity and increased oxidant activity in vitro. In conclusion, Coreopsis tinctoria flower extracts may ameliorate high-fat diet-induced hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. …”
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Dissemination of the Activities of the Lithuanian Language Society and Other Similar Non-governmental Organizations in the Periodical “Gimtoji Kalba” by Rita Urnėžiūtė

“…The aim of the paper is to highlight and summarise the changes in the goals of the Lithuanian Language Society, the development of its activities, and the search for new forms of activities, as reflected in the publications of “Gimtoji kalba”. …”
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Carvacrol acetate activated Nrf2 modulates mitophagy for the treatment of neurocyte oxidative stress induced by chlorpyrifos by Hong-Ling Zhou, Bei-Bei Wang, Xu-Li Fan, Xiao-Min Zhang, Ying Song

“…Furthermore, ROS and MDA levels were not significantly reduced, SOD enzyme activity did not increase, and mitochondrial membrane potential and mtDNA copy number did not improve. …”
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Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic Activities of Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Malaria in Embu County, Kenya by Bibianne Waiganjo, Gervason Moriasi, Jared Onyancha, Nelson Elias, Francis Muregi

“…Further focused studies geared towards isolation of active constituents and determination of in vivo toxicities to ascertain their safety are warranted.…”
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Acute Toxicity and Genotoxic Activity of Avocado Seed Extract (Persea americana Mill., c.v. Hass) by Eduardo Padilla-Camberos, Moisés Martínez-Velázquez, José Miguel Flores-Fernández, Socorro Villanueva-Rodríguez

“…The frequency of micronuclei in groups of animals treated with avocado seed extract showed no differences compared to the negative control (vehicle); therefore, it is considered that the avocado seed extract showed no genotoxic activity in the micronucleus test.…”
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Are University Students Willing to Participate in Environmental Protection Activities (EPAs)? – Sub-dimensions of Ecological Intelligence as Predictors by Nalan Akkuzu-Guven, Melis Arzu Uyulgan

Subjects: “…Environmental protection activities…”
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Possible Influence of Volcanic Activity on the Decadal Potential Predictability of the Natural Variability in Near-Term Climate Predictions by Hideo Shiogama, Seita Emori, Takashi Mochizuki, Sayaka Yasunaka, Tokuta Yokohata, Masayoshi Ishii, Toru Nozawa, Masahide Kimoto

“…Significant volcanic activity in the future is unpredictable and not assumed in future climate predictions. …”
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Chemical composition and larvicidal activity of the essential oil of Tagetes minuta Linnaeus from the southern Brazilian highlands by Elisiane de Bona Sartor, Renan Reisdörfer Schorr, Fernando Cesar Martins Betim, Cintia Aparecida dos Anjos, Camila Freitas de Oliveira, Luciane Dalarmi, Deise Prehs Montrucchio, Josiane de Fátima Gaspari Dias, Obdulio Gomes Miguel, Marilis Dallarmi Miguel

“…The EO showed larvicidal activity against Ae. aegypti, with LC50 = 17.28 μg/mL-1. …”
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Neutrophil Migration in the Activation of the Innate Immune Response to Different Flavobacterium psychrophilum Vaccines in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) by Camila J. Solís, Matías Poblete-Morales, Sergio Cabral, Juan A. Valdés, Ariel E. Reyes, Ruben Avendaño-Herrera, Carmen G. Feijóo

“…Observations also found that, after a year of storage at 4°C, the activation of the innate immune system by the different vaccines was considerably decreased. …”
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Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Artemisia annua (L.) essential oil against different fish pathogens by F. Sakhaie, M. Adel, R. Safari, F. Firouzbakhsh, A. Nosrati Movafagh, T. Stadtlander

Subjects: “…antimicrobial activity…”

Uncovering the Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Potency, Anti-Inflammatory Effects, and Thrombolytic Activity in Dendrobium lindleyi Steud. by Minhajur Rahman, Roxy Begum, Abu Taleb Surag, Md. Shakhuat Hossain Tusher, Mohammed Kamrul Huda

“…The root extract showed the highest antioxidant activity (IC50 = 58.24 µg/mL), the stem extract had the most increased thrombolytic activity (IC50 = 242.74 µg/mL), and the leaf extract had the most potent anti-inflammatory activity (IC50 = 61.79 µg/mL). …”
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