Plant thionins: structure, biological functions and potential use in biotechnology by T. I. Odintsova, M. P. Slezina, E. A. Istomina

“…Thionins comprise a plant-specific AMP family that consists of short (~5 kDA) cysteine-rich peptides containing 6 or 8 cysteine residues with antimicrobial and toxic properties. Based on similarity in amino acid sequences and the arrangement of disulphide bonds, five structural classes of thionins are discriminated. …”
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Microplastics in agricultural soils: sources and microbial remediation approaches by Nataliia Tkachuk, Liubov Zelena, Yaroslav Novikov

“…In Ukraine, the level of contamination of agricultural soils with microplastics, the impact of toxicants on the biofilm formation by soil microorganisms-biodegraders on the surface of microplastics (with attention to sulfate-reducing bacteria) have not been determined and further research on this issue is needed. …”
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The Effect of Aluminum Addition Ratio as Filling Material of PLA Toward PLA Filament Electrical Conductivity on 3D Printing Applications by Firman Ridwan, Zuliantoni Zuliantoni

“…Polylactic acid (PLA) has the potential as a polymer matrix. PLA has a non-toxic advantage and it is easily decomposed in nature because PLA is made from organic material.…”
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Sustainable Leaching of Cu, Ni, and Au from Waste Printed Circuit Boards Using Choline Chloride-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents by Sara Saffaj, Diego Mantovani, Georgios Kolliopoulos

“…Conventional e-waste recycling approaches, including hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy, often involve substantial water and energy consumption and the generation of by-products, such as the emission of toxic gases or hazardous effluents. Within this context, solvometallurgy has emerged as a compelling alternative, whereby green non-toxic non-aqueous solvents, namely deep eutectic solvents (DESs), are used to extract and recover the metals with minimal water and harsh acid/base chemical use. …”
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Quantitative trait loci for grain mineral element accumulation in Vietnamese rice landraces. by Hien Linh Tran, Giang Thi Hoang, Nhung Thi Phuong Phung, Ham Huy Le, Alexandre Grondin, Pascal Gantet

“…These findings reveal novel quantitative trait loci associated with grain ion content and candidate genes that are potentially valuable for breeding programs aimed at rice grain biofortification and reducing toxic metal accumulation.…”
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Lewy body diseases and the gut by Timothy R. Sampson, Malú Gámez Tansey, Andrew B. West, Rodger A. Liddle

“…Experimental LBD models have implicated important contributions from the intrinsic gut microbiome, the intestinal immune system, and environmental toxicants, acting as triggers and modifiers to GI pathologies. …”
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Individuals of older adults hospitalized with social isolation by Jercy Subyen Iglesias Toriza, Elaine Teresa Gutiérrez Pérez, Linet Pérez Jurajuria, Galia Yagnalis Delgado Pagán, Yara Díaz Ibáñez

“…Family emigration (22.7%), toxic habits (18.3%) and housing problems (13.6%) were identified as causes of isolation. …”
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Firefighting with Conductive Aerosol-Assisted Vortex Rings by John LaRocco, Qudsia Tahmina, Stanley Essel, John Simonis

“…Conventional firefighting tools and methods can strain water sources, require toxic foams, or rely on pre-installed countermeasures. …”
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IMPASSIVE DICTATING: A Mnemonic Acronym for Systematically Generating Differential Diagnoses by Ho M, Coloma M, Ngo R, Santhakumar J

“…IMPASSIVE DICTATING is an acronym for pathophysiologies to consider in a differential diagnosis: immune reactions and dysregulation, metabolic, psychiatric, allergic, structural, social, infectious, vascular, endocrine/exocrine, degenerative, iatrogenic, congenital, traumatic, autoimmune, toxic, idiopathic, neoplastic, and genetic. We suggest that this mnemonic includes several improvements on previous pathophysiology-based acronyms and have informally validated this new mnemonic with two lists of common diseases. …”
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Epidemiological characterization of primary open-angle glaucoma by Leonor Rosario Díaz Alfonso, Bárbara Nuria Suárez Rodríguez, Mariela Julia Curbelo, Yusdenia Soto Serrano, Armando Rafael Milanés Armengol

“…The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, family and personal medical history, toxic habits and time of diagnosis of the disease. …”
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Preparation and photoelectric properties of Si:B nanowires with thermal evaporation method. by Yang Feng, Ping Liang, Ziwen Xia, Weiye Yang, Hongyan Peng, Shihua Zhao

“…We have successfully prepared a significant number of nanowires from non-toxic silicon sources. Compared to the SiO silicon source used in most other articles, our preparation method is much safer. …”
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New Paradigm in Cell Therapy Using Sperm Head to Restore Brain Function and Structure in Animal Model of Alzheimer’s Disease: Support for Boosting Constructive Inflammation vs. Ant... by Nafiseh Pakravan, Ardeshir Abbasi, Zuhair Mohammad Hassan

“…Alzheimer’s is characterized by accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) associated with insufficient clearance of toxicants from the brain establishing a chronic inflammation and other abnormalities in the brain. …”
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Environmental Characteristics of Modern Systems of Domestic Use of Fuel. Part 2. Pollutants Formation by Natural Gas Combustion in Atmospheric Burners: Experimental Studies by B. S. Soroka, V. V. Horupa

“…The Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine performs comprehensive studies of the formation of toxic emissions in the flame of atmospheric burners and beyond the visible burning cones (“rich” primary flame). …”
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Relationship between Thyroid Hormone Levels and Crime Type: A Controlled Study in Prisoners by Hasan Acar, Ayse Ulgen

“…Significant increase in T3 and T4 levels and the presence of toxic goitre were associated with aggression-related crime. …”
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Using Pesticides Safely in and around the Southern Home by P.G. Koehler

“…It covers various pesticide formulations, including liquids, gases, dusts, granules, and toxic baits, and their application methods. The document emphasizes the importance of following label instructions, protecting people and pets from exposure, and preventing environmental contamination. …”
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Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times by Gary W. Knox

“…Knox, describes these tough, low-maintenance plants that thrive in the sometimes harsh conditions associated with urban environments — requirements and placement, water and fertilizer, pests, diseases, and cultural problems, container gardening, propagation, historical and modern uses, and agave toxicities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010. …”
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Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times by Gary W. Knox

“…Knox, describes these tough, low-maintenance plants that thrive in the sometimes harsh conditions associated with urban environments — requirements and placement, water and fertilizer, pests, diseases, and cultural problems, container gardening, propagation, historical and modern uses, and agave toxicities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010. …”
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Stochastic dynamics and survival analysis of a cell population model with random perturbations by Cristina Anton, Alan Yong

“…We consider a model based on the logistic equation and linear kinetics to study the effect of toxicants with various initial concentrations on a cell population. …”
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Direct and Indirect Drug Design Approaches for the Development of Novel Tricyclic Antipsychotics: Potential 5-HT2A Antagonist by Mahantesh Namdev Jadhav, Ganesh Rajendra Kokil, Shilpa Sudhakar Harak, Sanjay Baburao Wagh

“…Given the therapeutic and toxic limitations of clinically available drugs, it is clear that there is still a need for the development of new generation antipsychotic agents with an improved clinical profile. …”
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Congenital Defects in Neutrophil Dynamics by Marton Keszei, Lisa S. Westerberg

“…Their high turnover rate, their fine-tuned killing machinery, and their arsenal of toxic vesicles leave them particularly vulnerable to various genetic deficiencies. …”
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