Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Mediate Clinically Unpromising but Favourable Immune Responses in Kidney Transplant Patients by Urvashi Kaundal, Raja Ramachandran, Amit Arora, Deepesh B. Kenwar, Ratti Ram Sharma, Ritambhra Nada, Mukut Minz, Vivekanand Jha, Aruna Rakha

“…Patients displayed no signs of discomfort or dose-related toxicities in response to MSC infusion. Flow cytometric analysis revealed an increase in B regulatory lymphocyte populations and nonconventional T regulatory cells and a decrease in T effector lymphocyte proportions in auto-MSC-infused patients. …”
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Environmental consequences of oil and gas extraction on the example of the Bytkiv-Babchenskyi Oil and Gas Field by O. Mandryk, M. Orfanova, Yu. Hrybinyk, M. Stakh, V. Zaritskyi

“…The determined chemical, physico-chemical indicators of water quality, the content of volatile organic compounds and polyaromatic hydrocarbons complied with the regulatory standards. Among the toxic elements, strontium was detected, the content of which did not exceed the maximum permissible concentration. …”
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Genetic markers for the resistance of honey bee to Varroa destructor by M. D. Kaskinova, L. R. Gaifullina, E. S. Saltykova, A. V. Poskryakov, A. G. Nikolenko

“…The use of synthetic acaricides has not justified itself – they make beekeeping products unsuitable and mites develop resistance to them, which forces the use of even greater concentrations that can be toxic to the bees. Therefore, the only safe measure to combat the mite is the use of biological control methods. …”
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<i>Ajuga reptans</i> L. Herb Extracts: Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Activity Screening by Svitlana Maliuvanchuk, Andriy Grytsyk, Oksana Popadynets, Taras Kotyk, Ain Raal, Oleh Koshovyi

“…<i>A. reptans</i> herb extracts are practically non-toxic, exhibit hepatoprotective activity (dose 25 mg/kg) in experimental carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatitis, moderate anti-inflammatory activity (dose 100 mg/kg) in carrageenan-induced edema models, and possess significant local hemostatic (reducing bleeding time by 40.6%) and wound-healing properties (complete wound healing after 9 days). …”
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Concentrations, Deposition, and Effects of Nitrogenous Pollutants in Selected California Ecosystems by Andrzej Bytnerowicz, Pamela E. Padgett, Sally D. Parry, Mark E. Fenn, Michael J. Arbaugh

“…HNO3 vapor alone has a potential for toxic effects causing damage of foliar surfaces of pines and oaks. …”
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Characterization of patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease and cognitive impairment. Cienfuegos, 2018 by Beatriz Perdomo Borges, Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Marianela Fonseca Fernández, Isabel Urquiza Pozo, Idalmis Luisa Martínez Serrano, Belkis Rosa Bilaboy Pérez

“…The variables were analyzed: sex, age, skin color, schooling, occupation, marital status, origin, toxic habits, personal pathological history, type of cerebrovascular disease, affected brain structure, cognitive impairment (using the minimum Folstein mental state test and the Montreal cognitive assessment test), neuropsychological alterations, depression (using the Yessavage geriatric depression scale).…”
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Immunotherapy versus targeted therapy in management of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of oral tongue by Nadimul Hoda, Aastha Moza, K.P. Amith, K.S. Sabitha

“…The benefit from targeted therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors is however tampered by toxicities that affect different sites, including the oral cavity. …”
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Physicochemical and biochemical properties of an acid soil under potato culture amended with municipal solid waste compost by Marta Domínguez, Remigio Paradelo Núñez, Juan Piñeiro, María Teresa Barral

“…The effects of compost on soil physical, chemical (nutrient status and potentially toxic trace elements) and biochemical properties were evaluated after 1 and 5 months. …”
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Hemoglobin I from Lucina pectinata on Collagen Scaffold: A Prospective Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenger by Jennifer Vargas Santiago, Anibal Quintana Cheeseborough, Juan López-Garriga

“…Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), independently of being a toxic gas with a characteristic smell of rotten eggs, is a crucial signaling molecule with significant physiological functions. …”
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Xylazine as a Drug of Abuse and Its Effects on the Generation of Reactive Species and DNA Damage on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells by Luz Silva-Torres, Christian Veléz, Lyvia Álvarez, Beatriz Zayas

“…Human xylazine (XYL) abuse among addicts has received great interest due to its potential toxic effects upon addicts and the need to understand the mechanism of action associated with the potential health effects. …”
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Nematode controlling effects and safety tests of Duddingtonia flagrans biological preparation in sheep by Yuan Ma, Lili Jiang, Zhaobin Fan, Luyao Hao, Zhengyi Li, Yanni Zhang, Qiannan Li, Rui Wang, Hongliang Luo

“…In this study, D. flagrans safety was tested, while adverse effects and toxicities were examined in sheep. First, the nematode killing effects in naturally parasitized sheep after administration of lyophilized D. flagrans preparations were tested.lyophilized D. flagrans preparations were administered to sheep at various doses, followed by key blood factor monitoring and an examination of major tissues, organ lesions, and pathology. …”
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Complex Alumina-Ferrous Coagulant for Effective Wastewater Purification from Hydrogen Sulfide by Erzhan I. Kuldeyev, Aysha E. Tastanova, Igor V. Bondarenko, Saniya S. Temirova, Ruslan E. Nurlybayev, Bibigul S. Botantayeva, Fardila M. Zaihidee

“…The article provides an overview of studies on the causes of the formation of hydrogen sulfide in anaerobic conditions of urban sewage systems and methods for neutralizing toxic reagent sulfur-containing compounds. It is noted that the presence of sulfur compounds and organic components in sewage flow leads to the formation and release of hydrogen sulfide into the atmosphere of settlements. …”
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Construction Risk Assessment of Tunnel Crossing Goaf Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process‐Extension Theory Model by Chao Yuan, Lian‐xin Li, Xiao‐wei Su, Rong‐jie Du

“…The goaf is often accompanied by a large number of toxic and harmful gases such as gas, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. …”
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Model of Liver Fibrosis Induction by Thioacetamide in Rats for Regenerative Therapy Studies by Nathaly Enciso, José Amiel, Fredy Fabián-Domínguez, Jhon Pando, Nancy Rojas, Carlos Cisneros-Huamaní, Ernesto Nava, Javier Enciso

“…Hepatic fibrosis is caused by chronic injury due to toxic, infectious, or metabolic causes, and it may progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. …”
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Algorithm of management of patient with alcohol-induced liver disease by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova

“…Pathogenesis of ALD is based on direct toxic operation action of ethanol on one hand and on endotoxemia and increased production of proinflammatory cytokines, on another hand. …”
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Investigation of nutritional content and aflatoxin B1 in landraces and varieties of Ethiopian groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) by Syraji Yonas, K. Gobikanila, P. R. Jeyaramraja

“…Abstract Aflatoxins, a group of toxic compounds produced by certain Aspergillus species, pose significant health risks due to their strong carcinogenic properties. …”
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Characteristics of PM and PAHs Emitted from Oil-fired Process by Ming Wei Chang, Minh Man Trinh, Chian Kou Lien, Moo Been Chang

“…Regarding the distribution of PAHs species, Nap is the dominant congener of the oil-fired boiler while BcFE is the major contributor for toxic equivalent concentrations. In addition, air pollutant emission factors reported in literatures were compiled and compared those obtained in this study. …”
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Human Exposure Assessment in Air Pollution Systems by Junfeng (Jim) Zhang, Paul J. Lioy

“…Results from many exposure studies indicate that people are very likely to receive the greatest exposure to many toxic air pollutants not outside but inside places such as homes, offices, and automobiles. …”
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Assessment of Inappropriate Dose Adjustment of Antimicrobials and Other Medicines Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Multicenter Observational Study by Roheena Zafar, Inayat Ur Rehman, Yasar Shah, Khang Wen Goh, Long Chiau Ming

“…Inaccurate dosage adjustments can lead to toxicities, therapeutic failures, and adverse drug reactions. …”
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Ag(I) camphorimine complexes with antimicrobial activity towards clinically important bacteria and species of the Candida genus. by João M S Cardoso, Soraia I Guerreiro, Andreia Lourenço, Marta M Alves, M Fátima Montemor, Nuno P Mira, Jorge H Leitão, M Fernanda N N Carvalho

“…None of the tested compounds inhibited C. albicans growth, being this attributed to the ability of these yeast cells to mediate the formation of less toxic Ag nanoparticles, as confirmed by Scanning Electron Microscopy images. …”
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