GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Methanolic Extracts of Papaver decaisnei and Determination of Its Antioxidants and Anticancer Activities by Ahmed Aj. Jabbar, Fuad O. Abdullah, Kamaran K. Abdulrahman, Yaseen Galali, Abdullah Sh. Sardar

“…The results showed 22, 19, and 17 chemicals for roots, leaves, and flowers of P. decaisnei, respectively. …”
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Association of Phthalate Exposure with Thyroid Function and Thyroid Homeostasis Parameters in Type 2 Diabetes by Yi Chen, Wen Zhang, JingSi Chen, Ningjian Wang, Chi Chen, Yuying Wang, Heng Wan, Bo Chen, Yingli Lu

“…Phthalates, which are recognized environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals, are associated with thyroid hormone disruption. …”
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An in vitro study on comparative evaluation of shear bond strength of bioactive composite to tooth structure with various dentin conditioning agents by Priyanka Pokkula, Shaik Mohammed Asif, Abdullah Alqarni, Shahabe Saquib Abullais, Shaik Mohamed Shamsudeen, Syed M Yassin, Abosofyan S. Atta, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

“…Etchants or bonding agents are not required as this bioactive material chemically binds to teeth. A potent resin hydroxyapatite complex is formed due to ionic interaction, further preventing microleakage. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Association between cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) gene polymorphisms and the risk of renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis by Fan-dong Meng, Ping Ma, Cheng-guang Sui, Xin Tian, You-hong Jiang

“…Abstract Cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) usually metabolizes carcinogens to their inactive derivatives but occasionally converts the chemicals to more potent carcinogens. To date, many studies have evaluated the association between the CYP1A1 MspI and Ile462Val polymorphisms and renal cell carcinoma (RCC) risk, but the results have been conflicting. …”
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Subchronic Toxicity Study of Alternanthera philoxeroides in Swiss Albino Mice Having Antioxidant and Anticoagulant Activities by Shahad Saif Khandker, Morshed Alam, Forhad Uddin, Ummay Mahfuza Shapla, Nafisa Lubna, Tanusree Amy Mazumder, Mahfuza Marzan, Milon Mondal, Md Ibrahim Khalil, Nurul Karim, Md Salman Shakil, Md Sakib Hossen

“…Applying in vitro approach, we initially attempted to assess the phytochemicals, bioactive chemicals, as well as antioxidant and anticoagulant activities of this plant. …”
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Decoding Vitellogenin Subtype Responses: A Molecular Approach to Biomarkers of Endocrine Disruption in <i>Scatophagus argus</i> by Meiqin Wu, Jun Zhang, Di Wu, Amina S. Moss, Weilong Wang

“…The <i>vtg</i> gene family comprises multiple subtypes that are species-specific, necessitating precise characterisation and quantification for effective use as biomarkers in studies on estrogenic endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EEDCs). In this study, we successfully cloned and characterised the full-length cDNAs of three <i>vtg</i> subtypes (<i>vtgAa</i>, <i>vtgAb</i>, and <i>vtgC</i>) from <i>Scatophagus argus</i>. …”
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Pozzolanic reaction, basic properties, carbon reduction and visualisation of kerbstone prepared from recycled concrete by Chao-qiang Wang, Yan Ying, Sheng-hui Gao, Jian-shan Huang, Meng-sheng Shao

“…These zones reduce interface connectivity and weaken RCK's resistance to external moisture, chemicals, and other erosive factors. Moreover, the research through carbon emission analysis indicates that this technology can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 99 %, offering considerable environmental benefits. …”
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Optimizing the Supply Chain for Recycling Electric Vehicle NMC Batteries by Fransisca Indraningsih Kasy, Muhammad Hisjam, Wakhid Ahmad Jauhari, Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan

“…Lithium-ion battery waste harms the environment as it contains toxic and flammable chemicals. New raw materials need to be procured economically due to the need for more infrastructure and a circular economy. …”
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^EtIDip (^EtIPr)—Synthesis, Characterisation and Reactivity of a Robust, Backbone-Modified N-Heterocyclic Carbene and Group 13 Element Complexes by Huanhuan Dong, Albert Martinez-Segura, Riley W. Kelehan, Connor Bourne, Aidan P. McKay, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, David B. Cordes, Andreas Stasch

“…We report the synthesis, characterisation and reactivity of the stable imidazol-2-ylidene ^EtIDip (^EtIPr), {EtCN(Dip)}₂C:, Dip = 2,6-<i>i</i>Pr₂C₆H₃, as a chemically robust alternative to IDip (IPr), {HCN(Dip)}₂C:. …”
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Use of aldol condensation between furfural and acetone for biofuel production: A review by Tayla Luiza Pereira Borges, Rejane de Castro Santana, André Gustavo Sato, Fábio de Ávila Rodrigues

“… The continued reliance on fossil fuels and the associated environmental challenges have spurred the development of renewable energy sources, with biorefineries emerging as a prominent solution for converting biomass into valuable fuels and platform chemicals. Among these, the production of furfural, derived from C5 sugars in lignocellulosic materials, holds particular significance. …”
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Investigating the research landscape of chlorinated paraffins over the past ten decades by Chinemerem Ruth Ohoro, Chijioke Olisah, Victor Wepener

“…Due to their associated environmental and health impacts, these groups of chemicals have been a subject of interest among researchers in the past decades. …”
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Hybrid Effect of Wollastonite Fiber and Carbon Fiber on the Mechanical Properties of Oil Well Cement Pastes by Jianglin Zhu, Jiangxiong Wei, Qijun Yu, Mingbiao Xu, Yuwei Luo

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Phenotyping determination of cyp1a2 enzyme activity using caffeine in sheep by Kamil Uney, Bünyamin Tras

“…CYP1A2 enzyme may not be clinically important in the observed differences to the effects of drugs and environmental chemicals with its substrates among MK, AK and AM sheep breeds.…”
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Production and Testing of Bamboo Composite for Door of a Three-Wheeled Vehicle by Mulugeta Denanto, Ramesh Babu Nallamothu, Deresse Firew, Idiris Ilmi

“…Bamboo fiber that has been chemically treated with 5% NaOH and 95% purified water is used. …”
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Metabolome profiling dissects the oat (Avena sativa L.) innate immune response to Pseudomonas syringae pathovars. by Chanel J Pretorius, Paul A Steenkamp, Ian A Dubery

“…Plants rely on the perception of microbe-derived molecular pattern chemicals for this recognition, which initiates a number of induced defence reactions that ultimately increase plant resistance. …”
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Soil and Groundwater Characteristics of a Legacy Spill Site by A Adoki

“…The secondary sources were impacted surficial and subsurface Soils (Trial Pits: TP1, TP3, TP5, TP9, TP13, TP15, TP17 and TP21) and Impacted Groundwater (Boreholes: BH1 to BH10); Dissolved Surface Water (Surface Water SW1 to SW6). The chemicals of potential concern (COPCs) are Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Heavy metals (chromium and lead). …”
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Characteristics of Biodegradable Polylactide/Thermoplastic Starch/Nanosilica Composites: Effects of Plasticizer and Nanosilica Functionality by Regina Jeziorska, Agnieszka Szadkowska, Ewa Spasowka, Aneta Lukomska, Michal Chmielarek

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Soil and Groundwater Characteristics of a Legacy Spill Site by A Adoki

“…The secondary sources were impacted surficial and subsurface Soils (Trial Pits: TP1, TP3, TP5, TP9, TP13, TP15, TP17 and TP21) and Impacted Groundwater (Boreholes: BH1 to BH10); Dissolved Surface Water (Surface Water SW1 to SW6). The chemicals of potential concern (COPCs) are Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Heavy metals (chromium and lead). …”
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Inotodiol induces hepatocellular carcinoma apoptosis by activation of MAPK/ERK pathway. by Yushuang Xing, Di Jia, Xinping Zhu, Jialu Yang, Zhipeng Gao, Nana Meng, Haohao Xu, Mengxiao Wang, Shijun Chang, Mingqian Zhao, Shanbo Zhang, Zichen Mu, Qiang Tang, Weiming Zhao

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) has a high mortality and morbidity rate and seriously jeopardizes human life. Chemicals and chemotherapeutic agents have been experiencing problems such as side effects and drug resistance in the treatment of HCC, which cannot meet the needs of clinical treatment. …”
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Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Modulates Cockroach Allergen-Induced Immune Responses through Active TGFβ1 Release by Yufeng Zhou, Sarah Mirza, Ting Xu, Priya Tripathi, Beverly Plunkett, Allen Myers, Peisong Gao

“…These results provide evidence for the role of AhR in modulating cockroach allergen-induced immune responses through controlling the active TGFβ1 release, suggesting a possible synergistic effect between exposure to allergens and environmental chemicals on the development of allergic diseases.…”
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