Gradient coating of extracellular matrix derived from endothelial cells on aligned PCL nanofibers for rapid endothelialization by Ziyi Zhou, Ziyi Zhou, Yijing Lin, Na Liu, Yiming Zhang, Bing Li, Yuanfei Wang

“…Electrospinning technology can perfectly combine biological signals and topographical cues to synergistically induce directed cell migration and growth.MethodsIn this study, poly (caprolactone) (PCL) nanofibers, PCL nanofibers uniformly coated with the extracellular matrix derived from endothelial cells (ECd), and bi-directional linear gradient ECd-coated PCL nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning and electrospray techniques to evaluate their effects on the proliferation and migration of Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and rapid endothelialization.ResultsThe results showed that HUVECs could successfully adhere to the surface of these three nanofibers and maintain high viability. …”
Get full text

Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Exert In Vitro Immunomodulatory and Beta Cell Protective Functions in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice Model by Hossein Rahavi, Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi, Masoud Soleimani, Jamal Mohammadi, Nader Tajik

“…MSCs were extracted from abdominal adipose tissue of normal mice and cultured to proliferate. Diabetic mice were prepared by administration of multiple low-doses of streptozotocin. …”
Get full text

Identification of a New Pentafluorosulfanyl-Substituted Chalcone with Activity Against Hepatoma and Human Parasites by Alessandra Viperino, Michael Höpfner, Nicole Edel, Ibrahim S. Al Nasr, Waleed S. Koko, Tariq A. Khan, Imen Ben Abdelmalek, Rainer Schobert, Bernhard Biersack, Bianca Nitzsche

“…Analogs of the known anticancer active and antileishmanial 2′,4′,6′-trimethoxychalcone SU086 were prepared and investigated. Methods: The chalcones were prepared according to the Claisen–Schmidt condensation protocol and analyzed. …”
Get full text

Understanding role of cadmium substitution on the structural, microstructural, transport properties of ferrites synthesized by different methods by Kulkarni Akshay B., Mathad Shridhar N., Manohara S.R., Deshpande Sandeep M., Kulkarni Kajal A., Mane Vaishali

“…The AC conductivity increased with Cd doping. The samples prepared by CPP method shown lower AC conductivity compared to samples synthesized by SSR method. …”
Get full text

Novel Development and Sensory Evaluation of Extruded Snacks from Unripe Banana (Musa ABB cv. Kluai ‘Namwa’) and Rice Flour Enriched with Antioxidant-Rich <i>Curcuma longa</i> Micro... by Nurulhusna Awaeloh, Surasak Limsuwan, Pinanong Na-Phatthalung, Thammarat Kaewmanee, Sasitorn Chusri

“…<i>Curcuma longa</i> extract microcapsules were prepared using a spray-drying technique with varying core-to-wall ratios. …”
Get full text

Investigation of the antioxidant properties of extracts of spent coffee grounds by Milić Anita S., Tepić-Horecki Aleksandra N., Škaljac Snežana B., Šumić Zdravko M., Cvetković Biljana R., Pavlić Branimir M., Jokanović Marija R.

“…During coffee processing, a significant amount of by-products is generated, with coffee grounds being the primary byproduct resulting from both beverage preparation and instant coffee production. The yield of bioactive compounds extracted from coffee grounds depends on the type of coffee and its growing and processing conditions. …”
Get full text

Hyperthermia suppresses the biological characteristics and migration of chicken primordial germ cells by Yuzhou Gu, Yuzhou Gu, Yuzhou Gu, Kexin Wu, Kexin Wu, Kexin Wu, Bowen Niu, Bowen Niu, Bowen Niu, Zhiting Wang, Zhiting Wang, Zhiting Wang, Yuchen Jie, Yuchen Jie, Yuchen Jie, Zixuan Fan, Zixuan Fan, Zixuan Fan, Junying Li, Junying Li, Congjiao Sun, Congjiao Sun, Congjiao Sun, Zhuo-Cheng Hou, Zhuo-Cheng Hou, Zhuo-Cheng Hou, Li-Wa Shao, Li-Wa Shao, Li-Wa Shao

“…To visually observe PGC migration in vivo, GFP-positive PGCs were prepared and locations of chimeras were validated. …”
Get full text

Synthesis of Potato Starch-Acrylic-Acid Hydrogels by Gamma Radiation and Their Application in Dye Adsorption by Md. Murshed Bhuyan, Nirmal Chandra Dafader, Kazuhiro Hara, Hirotaka Okabe, Yoshiki Hidaka, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Nazia Rahman

“…Swelling ratios were lower for the starch/AAc hydrogels prepared with higher gamma-ray doses and so with larger starch contents. …”
Get full text

A Novel Bimodal Imaging Agent Targeting HER2 Molecule of Breast Cancer by Wei Lv, Yamei Shen, Hengli Yang, Rui Yang, Wenbin Cai, Jian Zhang, Lijun Yuan, Yunyou Duan, Li Zhang

“…The prepared IR783-NBs-Affibody presented a uniform nanoscale size around 482.7 ± 54.3 nm, good biosecurity, and stability over time. …”
Get full text

Investigation of in situ gelling alginate formulations as a sustained release vehicle for co-precipitates of dextromethrophan and Eudragit S 100 by Maghraby Gamal Mohamed El, Elzayat Ehab Mostafa, Alanazi Fars Kaed

“…Solid matrix of the drug and Eudragit S 100 was prepared by dissolving the drug and polymer in acetone. …”
Get full text

Use of α-Lactalbumin and Caseinoglycomacropeptide as Biopeptide Precursors and as Functional Additives in Milk Beverages Fermented by L. helveticus by Katarzyna Skrzypczak, Emilia Fornal, Dorota Domagała, Waldemar Gustaw, Ewa Jabłońska-Ryś, Aneta Sławińska, Wojciech Radzki, Anna Kononiuk, Adam Waśko

“…Also, the aim of this research was to determine the influence of addition of the analyzed protein preparations to milk subjected to fermentation by tested bacterial strains on the physicochemical properties of obtained milk beverages. …”
Get full text

Co-Hydrothermal Carbonization of Goose Feather and Pine Sawdust: A Promising Strategy for Disposal of Sports Waste and the Robust Improvement of the Supercapacitor Characteristics... by Tingyu Ma, Jieni Wang, Xiaobo Han, Chuanbing Zhang, Yahui Xu, Leichang Cao, Shuguang Zhao, Jinglai Zhang, Shicheng Zhang

“…In this study, nanoporous biochar was prepared through co-hydrothermal carbonization (co-HTC) and pyrolytic activation by using mixed goose feathers and heavy-metals-contaminated pine sawdust. …”
Get full text

Can geopolymer mixture be a solution for utilizing waste glass and basic oxygen furnace slag as aggregates? by Manap Islambek, Galymzhankyzy Anel, Omarova Zhaniya, Ualiyev Dulat, Temirbekov Doszhan, Shon Chang-Seon, Zhang Dichuan, Kim Jong Ryeol

“…The samples prepared for testing expansion behavior were cured under 2 conditions: water submersion and 1M NaOH solution submersion, both maintained at 80°C. …”
Get full text

A Graphene/MXene-Modified Flexible Fabric for Infrared Camouflage, Electrothermal, and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding by Xianguang Hou, Ziyi Zang, Yaxin Meng, Tian Wang, Shuai Gao, Qingman Liu, Lijun Qu, Xiansheng Zhang

“…Here, graphene/MXene-modified fabric with superior infrared camouflage, Joule heating, and electromagnetic shielding capabilities all in one was prepared by simply scraping a graphene slurry onto alkali-treated cotton fabrics, followed by spraying MXene. …”
Get full text

Performance enhancement of full inorganic Sb2S3 solar cells with MnS hole transport layers by Minghong Rui, Hangyu Li, Yuan Li, Wenqi Li, Sumei Wang

“…Herein, thermal evaporated inorganic manganese sulfide (MnS) thin films were prepared as HTL for full inorganic Sb2S3 solar cell. …”
Get full text

Improvement of rodent pest control strategy: II -Response of wild brown rats to baits containing preservative previously exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions by Blažić Tanja, Đurović-Pejčev Rada, Đorđević Tijana, Jovičić Ivana, Međo Irena, Stojnić Bojan, Jokić Goran

“…Placebo baits were prepared by mixing ground maize grain and paraffin. …”
Get full text

Loading of Ce and n co-doped TiO2 composites onto modified shell powder synergism of adsorption and photocatalysis phytic acid removal: performance and mechanism by Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Zheng Wang, Jinkai Shu, Jinkai Shu, Aihe Wang, Aihe Wang, Hai Lin, Xuchao Yan

“…Titanium dioxide (TiO2) doped with Ce and N was prepared using the sol-gel method and loaded onto a modified shell power to produce modified shell powder/Ce-N-TiO2 (Msp/CeNT). …”
Get full text

Conversion therapy strategy: A novel GPC3-targeted multimodal organic phototheranostics platform for mid-late-stage hepatocellular carcinoma by Fan Wu, Xin Kuang, Sanlin Deng, Shuo Qi, Jian Xiong, Bibo Zhao, Chuanfu Li, Senyou Tan, Qiang Kang, Hao Xiao, Xiaofeng Tan, Gui-long Wu, Qinglai Yang, Guodong Chen

“…The IGD NPs were simply prepared with the IR820 as the core. Conjugating the HCC-specific targeting molecule GPC3 peptide and the MRI agent DOTA-Gd through click chemistry. …”
Get full text

Simultaneous Determination of Thidiazuron and Forchlorfenuron in Orange by Solid Phase Extraction with Molecularly Imprinted Membrane Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatogr... by SHI Yu, WANG Jian, DOU Rui, QI Yingchun, DONG Xiao, NIU Zhirui, REN Jingyu, HUANG Hua, ZHAO Yixue

“…In this study, molecularly imprinted membrane (MIM) was prepared using polydopamine (PDA)-modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane as the base membrane, thidiazuron (TDZ) as the template, methacrylic acid (MAA) as the functional monomer, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as the cross-linker. …”
Get full text

Performance, isotherm, kinetics and mechanism of simultaneous removal of Cr(VI), Cu(II) and F ions by CeO2–MgO binary oxide nanomaterials by Rumman Zaidi, Saif Ullah Khan, Izharul Haq Farooqi, Faheem Ahmed, Abdullah Alsulami, Ameer Azam, Saleh O. Allehabi

“…Maximum removal of Cr(VI), Cu(II), and F− ions was found to be 92.84%, 98.88%, and 95%, respectively, for a high initial concentration of 50 mg/l by 2 g/l dosages of prepared CeO2-MgO binary oxide nanomaterials employed as an adsorbent in this study. …”
Get full text