Molecularly imprinted polypyrrole-modified screen-printed electrode: Toward a sensor for furfural derivatives determination by Daniele Merli, Alessandra Cutaia, Sofia Prosperi, Camilla Zanoni, Giancarla Alberti

“…It is based on a screen-printed electrochemical cell whose graphite-ink working electrode is surface modified with electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polypyrrole (e-MIP), using 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde (HMF) as the template. …”
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Maxillary osteonecrosis linked to Pembrolizumab therapy: a case report by Gosselin-Rousselle Louise, Gaudimier Zoé, Pamelard Pierre-Olivier, Sader Paul, Moizan Hervé

“…Observation: An 83-year-old male with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treated exclusively with Pembrolizumab developed osteonecrosis of the maxilla. …”
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Liquid-phase synthesis of magnesium phosphates in the presence of gallic acid by O.N. Musskaya, V.K. Krut’ko, I.E. Glazov, E.N. Krutsko, A.I. Kulak

“…It was found that with prolonged maturation of the sediments (over 6 months), the size of the unit cell of magnesium phosphates decreases. The obtained magnesium phosphate powders modified with gallic acid exhibit redox activity and are promising for use in biomaterials as resorbable components with antioxidant properties. …”
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Inborn errors of immunity (primary immunodeficiencies) by Vy H. D. Kim, Julia E. M. Upton, Beata Derfalvi, Kyla J. Hildebrand, Christine McCusker

“…The treatment of IEIs is complex and generally requires both supportive and definitive strategies, including but not limited to, immunoglobulin replacement therapy, antibiotic prophylaxis, immune response modifiers, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This article provides an overview of the major categories of IEIs and strategies for the appropriate diagnosis and management of these disorders.…”
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Efficient Topology for DC-DC Boost Converter Based on Charge Pump Capacitor for Renewable Energy System by Muhammad Zeeshan Malik, Vineet Tirth, Amjad Ali, Ajmal Farooq, Ali Algahtani, Rajesh Verma, Saiful Islam, Kashif Irshad, Ahmed N. Abdalla

“…In this scenario, power electronic converters are an integral part of the renewable energy systems particularly for electronic devices which are operated from renewable energy sources and energy storage system (fuel cell and batteries). In this article, a new topology of charge pump capacitor (CPC) which is based on high voltage gain technique DC-DC boost converter (DCBC) with dynamic modeling is proposed. …”
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Evacuation Traffic Management under Diffusion of Toxic Gas Based on an Improved Road Risk Level Assessment Method by Zheng Liu, Xingang Li, Xiaojing Chen

“…To address the shortcomings of traditional evacuation traffic management models, this paper proposes an improved road risk level assessment method based on the difference of the risk levels of upstream and downstream zones of road and develops a safer evacuation traffic management model under the diffusion of toxic gas. The Cell Transmission Model (CTM) is used to depict the evacuation traffic loading process. …”
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Homeostasis and metabolism of iron and other metal ions in neurodegenerative diseases by Leilei Chen, Qingqing Shen, Yingjuan Liu, Yunqi Zhang, Liping Sun, Xizhen Ma, Ning Song, Junxia Xie

“…However, an imbalance in metal ions, whether excessive or insufficient, is detrimental and can contribute to neuronal death through oxidative stress, ferroptosis, cuproptosis, cell senescence, or neuroinflammation. These processes have been found to be involved in the pathological mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Electronic and Optical Properties of Cl-doped CH3NH3SnI3 Perovskite: A DFT Study by Laassouli Abdelmounaim, Moulaoui Lhouceine, Najim Abdelhafid, Archi Marouane, Karouchi Mohamed, Rahmani Khalid, Lachtioui Youssef, Bajjou Omar

“…Our results are consistent with experimental observations, validating the accuracy of DFT as a tool for studying Cl-doped MA-SnI3 perovskites and providing insights into their potential for solar cell applications.…”
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Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) associated with checkpoint inhibitor therapy by Marianna Litterio, Nicole Marchetti, Francesco Carubbi, Marianna Tudini, Luciano Mutti, Claudio Ferri

“…Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) is a distinctive and potentially fatal form of hepatic injury that mainly occurs after hematopoietic-stem cell transplantation but also due to many other conditions including drug or toxin exposure. …”
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Identification of DLEC1 D215N Somatic Mutation in Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Melanoma and Melanocytic Nevi Specimens by Ricardo Vieira, Maria José Simões, Susana Carmona, Conceição Egas, Carlos Faro, Américo Figueiredo

“…DLEC1 D215N somatic mutation (COSM36702) was identified in a melanoma cell line through whole genome sequencing. However, little is known about the implication and prevalence of this mutation in primary melanomas or in melanocytic nevi. …”
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A systematic review of contemporary phase I trials in patients with recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer by V.G. Espeli, A. Gomez, P. Balermpas, G. Treglia, A. Stathis

“…We performed a systematic review of phase I trials specifically conducted for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma published between January 1, 2008 and August 31, 2023. …”
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From Cartilage to Matrix: Protocols for the Decellularization of Porcine Auricular Cartilage by Ana Caroline dos Santos, Livia Maria Barbosa de Andrade, Raí André Querino Candelária, Juliana Casanovas de Carvalho, Maria Carolina Miglino Valbão, Rodrigo da Silva Nunes Barreto, Marcelo Domingues de Faria, Rogerio Leone Buchaim, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Maria Angelica Miglino

“…In order to be classified as an ideal scaffold, it must be acellular, preserving its proteins and physical characteristics necessary for cell adhesion. This study aimed to develop a decellularization protocol for pig ear cartilage and evaluate the integrity of the ECM. …”
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Retropharyngeal Calcific Tendinitis Mimicking a Retropharyngeal Phlegmon by Nathalie Gabra, Manon Belair, Tareck Ayad

“…It is associated with mild fever and inflammatory lab findings such as a slight elevation of white blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein. …”
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A Review of Outcomes and Technique for the Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer by Zeyad R. Schwen, Mohit Gupta, Phillip M. Pierorazio

“…Encouraged by favorable early oncologic and safety outcomes for treatment of clinical stage (CS) I nonseminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT), the R-RPLND affords the same recovery advantages as the laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (L-RPLND) while offering greater dexterity, superior visualization, and a theoretically shorter learning curve for the surgeon. …”
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Acute Liver Failure Caused by Amanita phalloides Poisoning by Luca Santi, Caterina Maggioli, Marianna Mastroroberto, Manuel Tufoni, Lucia Napoli, Paolo Caraceni

“…Liver damage from Amanita phalloides is related to the amanitins, powerful toxins that inhibit RNA polymerase II resulting in a deficient protein synthesis and cell necrosis. After an asymptomatic lag phase, the clinical picture is characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms, followed by the liver and kidney involvement. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of β-1,3-Glucanase Genes in Wolfberry and Their Implications in Pollen Development by Xin Zhang, Pinjie Zheng, Xurui Wen, Zhanlin Bei

“…Notably, <i>LbaGlu28</i> exhibited significant expression during the tetrad stage of pollen development and was localized in the cell wall. These findings provide valuable insights into the functional significance of <i>Glu</i> genes in wolfberry, highlighting their roles in development and their potential involvement in reproductive processes, particularly in pollen development.…”
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The Epiphytic Fern Elaphoglossum luridum (Fée) Christ. (Dryopteridaceae) from Central and South America: Morphological and Physiological Responses to Water Stress by Bruno Degaspari Minardi, Ana Paula Lorenzen Voytena, Marisa Santos, Áurea Maria Randi

“…The E. luridum frond is coriaceus and succulent, presenting trichomes, relatively thick cuticle, and sinuous cell walls in both abaxial and adaxial epidermis. …”
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FTIR Spectrophotometry as a Green Tool for Quantitative Analysis of Drugs: Practical Application to Amoxicillin by Stefany Fanelli, Alexander Zimmermann, Eliane Gandolpho Totóli, Hérida Regina Nunes Salgado

“…Its bactericidal action causes a destruction of the cell wall of bacteria. It is widely used in clinical practice, and it belongs to the Brazilian National List of Essential Drugs (RENAME). …”
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Role of Lactate in Inflammatory Processes: Friend or Foe by Carolina Manosalva, John Quiroga, John Quiroga, Alejandra I. Hidalgo, Pablo Alarcón, Nicolás Ansoleaga, Nicolás Ansoleaga, María Angélica Hidalgo, Rafael Agustín Burgos

“…Taken together, the evidence suggests that lactate could exert differential effects depending on the metabolic status, cell type in which the effects of lactate are studied, and the pathological process analyzed. …”
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Development of Cutaneous Bioadhesive Ureasil-Polyether Hybrid Films by João Augusto Oshiro Junior, Flávia Chiva Carvalho, Christiane Pienna Soares, Marlus Chorilli, Leila Aparecida Chiavacci

“…The MTT assay has shown cell viability of human skin keratinocytes higher than 70% of all analyzed materials suggesting low cytotoxicity. …”
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