Immediate Loading of Single Implants in the Anterior Maxilla: A 1-Year Prospective Clinical Study on 34 Patients by Miguel Stanley, Filipa Calheiros Braga, Beatriz Mota Jordao

“…One year after the placement of definitive crowns, no implant failures were reported, for a survival rate of 100%. No biological complications were found, but 2 implants had their prosthetic abutments loosened: the implant success rate was 95.2%. …”
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Advancements in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy: A comprehensive tool for pharmaceutical research by Bešić Erim, Rajić Zrinka, Šakić Davor

“…Additionally, we investigate the role of free radicals in drug-induced toxicity and drug-membrane interactions, while also covering the application of EPR spectroscopy in drug delivery research, advanced studies of metallodrugs, and monitoring of oxygen levels in biological systems through EPR oximetry. The recent advancements in the miniaturization of EPR spectro meters have paved the way for their application in on-site and in-line mo nitoring during the manufacturing process and quality control of pharmaceutical substances and final drug formulations due to being the only direct and non-invasive detection technique for radical detection.…”
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Many faces of dominance: the manifestation of cohabiting companion dogs’ rank in competitive and non-competitive scenarios by Kata Vékony, Péter Pongrácz

“…Our results provide a pioneering case for validating a questionnaire-based rank scoring method with biologically meaningful behavioural tests in the case of companion dogs. …”
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Methodology to Evaluate Dripper Sensitivity to Clogging due to Solid Particles: An Assessment by Rogério Lavanholi, Fabricio C. Oliveira, Antonio P. de Camargo, José A. Frizzone, Bruno Molle, Nassim Ait-Mouheb, Séverine Tomas

“…Emitter clogging is a major problem in microirrigation systems, which may result from the isolated or combined effects of physical, chemical, and biological agents. Clogging caused by suspended solid particles is the most common plugging form of emitters. …”
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Effect of cold atmospheric plasma on common oral pathogenic microorganisms: a narrative review by Jiajun Xin, Hao Zhang, Yushen Li, Yifei Dai, Xiantao Chen, Jiatong Zou, Rui Wang, Zhihui Liu, Bowei Wang

“…It is expected to become a major asset in the regulation of oral microbiota.Methods We conducted a search in PubMed, Medline, and Wiley databases, focusing on studies related to CAP and oral pathogenic microorganisms. We explored the biological effects of CAP and summarized the antimicrobial mechanisms behind it.Results Numerous articles have shown that CAP has a potent antimicrobial effect against common oral pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, primarily due to the synergy of various factors, especially reactive oxygen and nitrogen species.Conclusions CAP is effective against various oral pathogenic microorganisms, and it is anticipated to offer a new approach to treating oral infectious diseases. …”
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Current Trends of Nanobiosensors for Point-of-Care Diagnostics by Naumih M. Noah, Peter M. Ndangili

“…As such, they have been explored for their prospective point-of-care applications necessary for personalized health care management since they usually estimate the levels of biological markers or any chemical reaction by producing signals mainly associated with the concentration of an analyte and hence can detect disease causing markers such as body fluids. …”
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The Expression Pattern and Functional Analysis of Extracellular Vesicle Long Non-Coding RNAs from Uterine Fluid During Implantation in Pig by Yijun Shang, Qiuping Zhang, Yue Ding, Yongzhong Wang, Shengchen Gu, Xupeng Zang, Zheng Xu, Sixiu Huang, Zicong Li, Zhenfang Wu, Ting Gu, Linjun Hong, Gengyuan Cai

“…In the present study, high-throughput sequencing and biological tools were applied to analyse lncRNAs in UF-EVs on days 9, 12, and 15 of pregnancy to identify key regulatory lncRNAs in UF-EVs during the porcine embryonic implantation period and to explore their expression patterns and functional roles. …”
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Natural Modulators of Endosomal Toll-Like Receptor-Mediated Psoriatic Skin Inflammation by Chao-Yang Lai, Yu-Wen Su, Kuo-I Lin, Li-Chung Hsu, Tsung-Hsien Chuang

“…The currently approved biological drugs adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab, ustekinumab, ixekizumab, and secukizumab are antibodies against effector cytokines that participate in the initiation and development of psoriasis. …”
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Biodegradation of Weathered Petroleum Hydrocarbons Using Organic Waste Amendments by Kimiya Yousefi, Ali Mohebbi, John Pichtel

“…Various technologies have been proposed for removal of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants, including biological techniques. Treatment of aged (weathered) petroleum compounds is challenging, as these wastes tend to be enriched with recalcitrant hydrocarbons. …”
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Gender and HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A review by Joydeb Garai

“…The findings of the study indicate that women and young girls are the most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS infection among the general people. Along with biological susceptibility, other major causes of this vulnerability of women and girls are gender inequality, sexual abuse and violence, social stigma, inability to decision making power, economic dependency and men’s sexual power and privilege over women. …”
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Luteolin: exploring its therapeutic potential and molecular mechanisms in pulmonary diseases by Jialian Lv, Xinyue Song, Zixin Luo, Duoqin Huang, Li Xiao, Kang Zou

“…Therefore, although luteolin exhibits significant biological activity, its clinical application is limited by challenges associated with its poor water solubility and low bioavailability, which are critical factors for its efficacy and pharmacological application. …”
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A Precessing-Coin-like Rotary Actuator for Distal Endoscope Scanners: Proof-of-Concept Study by Nirvana Gharib, Mohammad Reza Yousefi Darestani, Kenichi Takahata

“…The first proof-of-concept is developed using 3D printing and experimentally analyzed to reveal the ability of both angular stepping at 45° and high-speed rotation up to 1500 rpm within the biologically safe temperature range, a key function for multimodal imaging. …”
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Crop wild relatives of Karachay-Cherkessia: inventorying and conservation prospects by L. V. Bagmet

“…The list of priority conservation species was compiled for CWR of Karachay-Cherkessia according to the criteria of rarity and vulnerability, based on the analysis of the CWR species distribution over the studied area and their assessment for useful economic and biological traits. A map showing localities of these species within the Republic is presented, and recommendations are given for their effective conservation.…”
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Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors among Children Aged 12–23 Months in Debre Markos Town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia by Tenaw Gualu, Abebe Dilie

“…Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine or a biological substance intended to stimulate a recipient’s immune system to produce antibodies or undergo other changes that provide future protection against specific infectious diseases. …”
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Veronicastrum axillare Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury via Suppression of Proinflammatory Mediators and Downregulation of the NF-κB Signaling Pathway by Quanxin Ma, Kai Wang, Qinqin Yang, Shun Ping, Weichun Zhao, Qiyang Shou, Weimin Zhou, Minli Chen

“…Veronicastrum axillare is a traditional medical plant in China which is widely used in folk medicine due to its versatile biological activities, especially for its anti-inflammatory effects. …”
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Numerical Optimization of the Hydraulic and Hemolytic Performance of a Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Device Based on Impeller Flow Passage and Outlet Geometry by Reza Sahebi-Kuzeh Kanan, Hanieh Niroomand-Oscuii, Habib Badri Ghavifekr, Farzan Ghalichi, Kohyar Yazdanpanah-Ardakani

“…Blood pumps must meet biological requirements, including adequate output pressure and flow rate, within an acceptable margin of safety in the event of blood damage. …”
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Inhibition of histone deacetylase in Arabidopsis root calli promotes de novo shoot organogenesis by Qinwei Pan, Ruirui Huang, Qiong Xiao, Xuting Wu, Baoxia Jian, Yanan Xiang, Lijun Gan, Zongrang Liu, Yi Li, Tingting Gu, Huawei Liu, Huawei Liu

“…De novo organogenesis from somatic cells to the entire plant represents a remarkable biological phenomenon, but the underlying regulatory mechanism, particularly at the epigenetic level, remains obscure. …”
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Cactus Bug, Chelinidea vittiger aequoris McAtee (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae) by Frank W. Mead, J. R. Herring

“…DeVol and Goeden (1973) discussed the value of this species in biological weed control and reported that it was ineffective in controlling prickly pears in Australia and Santa Cruz Island, California. …”
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Life history of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, in the Tropical Eastern Atlantic Ocean – the importance of applying a suite of methods for fisheries assessment in data-limited situa... by Kindong Richard, Wu Feng, Sarr Ousmane, Dai Libin, Tian Siquan, Dai Xiaojie

“…A comprehensive methodological approach was applied using data on this species to estimate its life history parameters, to evaluate biological reference points, and to provide proxies for the stock status. …”
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18F-Fluorothymidine-Pet Imaging of Glioblastoma Multiforme: Effects of Radiation Therapy on Radiotracer Uptake and Molecular Biomarker Patterns by Sanjay Chandrasekaran, Andrew Hollander, Xiangsheng Xu, Joseph L. Benci, James J. Davis, Jay F. Dorsey, Gary Kao

“…Conclusions. 18F-FLT-PET imaging is a promising tumor imaging modality for GBM, including assessing RT effects and biologically relevant biomarkers.…”
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