Porphyromonas gingivalis associates with the presence of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies, but not with the onset of arthritis: studies in an at-risk population by Helga Westerlind, Linda Mathsson-Alm, Alexandra Circiumaru, Aase Hensvold, Karin Lundberg, Jan Potempa, Yogan Kisten, Charlotte De Vries, Marina Dehara, Barbara Potempa

“…Data were analysed in GraphPad Prism and R using log-transformed antibody levels.Results 53% of Risk-RA and 26% of controls, p=0.003, were anti-Rgp IgG positive at baseline, with higher levels in Risk-RA compared with controls, p<0.0001. …”
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Pattern of Disinfection of Root Canal Dentin by Alternated Acid-Base Irrigating Regimen by Janir Alves Soares, Maria Auxiliadora Roque de Carvalho, Suelleng Maria Cunha Santos Soares, Rodrigo Dantas Pereira, Manoel Brito-Júnior, Paula Prazeres Magalhães, Isabel Alessandra Miranda Nunes, Rudys Rodolpho de Jesus Tavarez, Claudia de Castro Rizzi, Rafaela Nogueira Moreira, Luiz de Macêdo Farias, Etevaldo Matos Maia Filho

“…The data were normalized by a log10 transformation of CFU and were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s tests. …”
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Sustainable geopolymer adsorbents utilizing silica fume as a partial replacement for metakaolin in the removal of copper ion from synthesized copper solution by Pilomeena Arokiasamy, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Eva Arifi, Noorina Hidayu Jamil, Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Andrei Victor Sandu, Shafiq Ishak

“…Characterization techniques such as Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were used to study the physicochemical properties of the developed geopolymer. …”
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Microplastic polymers in shellfish and fish in the coastal area by S. Basri K., A. Daud, A.B. Birawida, M. Maming, H.J. Mukono, D.S. Arsyad

“…Optical microscopy (at 100× and 400× magnification) was used to observe the morphology and to count the number of particles per sample volume using a modified Neubeuer Improved Counting Chamber. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy was used to determine the type of polymer.FINDING: Feather clams contained the highest number of microplastics, with a total of 58 items ranging from 0.027 to 4.587 millimeters in size. …”
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Spatiotemporal variability of groundwater chemistry, source identification and health risks in the southern Chinese Loess Plateau by Zijun Li, Qingchun Yang, Chuan Xie, Hongyun Ma, Bin Wu, Yanli Wang

“…The results showed that except for bicarbonate, spatiotemporal variability of hydrochemical components in Malian River Basin (ML) was generally greater than that in Upper Jinghe River basin (JH-U) due to the hydrogeological conditions, and the hydrochemical facies in two river basins transformed from SO4·Cl and Cl·SO4 types to HCO3 and HCO3·SO4 types. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Modified Kaolin-Bentonite Composites for Enhanced Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water by Ebenezer Annan, Emmanuel Nyankson, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Stephen Kofi Armah, George Nkrumah-Buandoh, Joanna Aba Modupeh Hodasi, Michael Oteng-Peprah

“…The adsorbents were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) formulation, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), whereas the adsorption mechanism and the kinetics were explained using the Langmuir isotherm, Freundlich models, and pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. …”
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The DnaJ-Hsp70-Hsp90 co-chaperon networks in scallops under toxic Alexandrium dinoflagellates exposure by Moli Li, Jie Cheng, Huizhen Wang, Jiaoxia Shi, Xiaogang Xun, Wei Lu, Xubo Wang, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao, Xiaoli Hu

“…After exposure to different PST-producing dinoflagellates, Alexandrium minutum and Alexandrium catenella, diverse DnaJ regulations were presented in scallop hepatopancreas, accumulating incoming PSTs, and kidneys, transforming PSTs into higher toxic analogs. CfDnaJs’ up-regulation in kidneys was similar with that in hepatopancreas, while their down-regulation was stronger in kidneys than in hepatopancreas, with CFA.38965.19.DNAJC30 being continuously down-regulated in both tissues of the two algae exposure. …”
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Poor outcome despite modern treatments: A retrospective study of 99 patients with primary and secondary plasma cell leukemia by Camille Tessier, Richard LeBlanc, Jean Roy, Sabrina Trudel, Julie Côté, Marc Lalancette, Jean‐Samuel Boudreault, Émilie Lemieux‐Blanchard, Rayan Kaedbey, Michel Pavic

“…We are also the first to investigate characteristics of MM before its transformation into sPCL and demonstrate that high‐risk biologic features already present at the time of MM diagnosis. …”
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CYSTIC DEGENERATION OF THE DUODENUM ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC PANCREATITIS by A. G. Kriger, A. V. Smirnov, S. V. Berelavichus, D. S. Gorin, N. N. Vetsheva, Ja. I. Nerestjuk, D. V. Kalinin, A. V. Glotov

“…Investigation of cystic inflammatory transformation of duodenal wall pathogenesis in patients with CP, described as a DD, and evaluate the clinical ef ficiency of surgical treatment.Material and methods. …”
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Insights from the compositional evolution of a multi-coloured, zoned tourmaline from the Cruzeiro pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil by G. B. Andreozzi, G. B. Andreozzi, C. Gori, H. Skogby, U. Hålenius, A. Altieri, F. Bosi, F. Bosi

“…Four representative fragments of the multi-coloured, zoned tourmaline were thoroughly investigated using single-crystal X-ray diffraction; electron microprobe analysis; and <span class="inline-formula">⁵⁷</span>Fe Mössbauer, Fourier transform infrared, and optical absorption spectroscopies to obtain the full composition and site occupancies. …”
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Elucidating the role of precipitated phase particles in modifying creep properties of as-cast Mg-Bi/Sn-based alloys by Gang Xu, Wei-li Cheng, Yi-hao Luo, Hui Yu, Li-fei Wang, Hang Li, Hong-xia Wang, Jin-hui Wang

“…Furthermore, it was found that Mg2Sn precipitates and α-Mg exhibited a preferential orientation relationship of (020)Mg2Sn // (–1010)Mg, and the morphology of the precipitated phase transformed in a way that hinders dislocation movement effectively. …”
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Pastoralisme et frugalité numérique : évaluation des usages chez les ménages pastoraux au Sénégal by Serena Ferrari, Margot Moniot, Baba Ba, Amadou Asseloka, Mouhamadou Lamine Ndiaye, Nicolas Paget, Pascal Bonnet, Jean-Daniel Cesaro

“…La téléphonie et l’internet mobile auraient une capacité transformative pour les systèmes d’élevage pour améliorer la conduite du troupeau, la commercialisation des produits agricoles et l’accès aux services de base. …”
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Effect of carbon quantum dots on the anticorrosive action of the tin coatings by Taiane Fíngolo Duarte, Victor Magno Paiva, Braulio Soares Archanjo, Clara Muniz da Silva de Almeida, Natasha Midori Suguihiro, Rodrigo José Corrêa, Emerson Schwingel Ribeiro, Eliane D'Elia

“…In addition, characterizations of the CDs and composite films were carried out by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Zeta Potential (ζ), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Fluorimetry, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Excited Photoelectron Spectroscopy X-Ray (XPS). …”
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Danlian-Tongmai formula improves diabetic vascular calcification by regulating CCN3/NOTCH signal axis to inhibit inflammatory reaction by Wenting Wang, Yiwen Li, Mengmeng Zhu, Qian Xu, Jing Cui, Yanfei Liu, Yanfei Liu, Yue Liu

“…Our research provides experimental basis for clinical treatment and drug transformation of diabetic VC.…”
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Ultrasonic-assisted adsorption of methylene blue using shrimp shells as a low-cost adsorbent: Evaluation on the adsorption isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamics by Erni Misran, Wahyu Pratama, Kanzi Insan Kasyidi Napitupulu, Muhammad Dani Supardan, Dewi Agustina Iryani, Viqry Pramananda

“…The results indicated that the preparation method significantly influenced the characteristics of each adsorbent, as validated by Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraRed, Particle Size Analyzer, and Surface Area Analyzer. …”
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Halloysite nanotubes as delivery mechanism for feather protein-based multi-surfactant systems in crude oil dispersion application by Yaw Kwakye Adofo, Emmanuel Nyankson, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Selassie Gbogbo, Christian Amoako, Joseph Arko Morgan, Gloria Pokuaa Manu, Grace Karikari Arkorful

“…Chicken feather protein (CFP), and lecithin (L), Tween 80 (T), and DOSS (D) surfactant systems were loaded onto halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), a natural clay aluminosilicate product to form particulate dispersants at different surfactant concentrations and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscopy coupled with EDS. …”
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3,5,6,7,8,3’,4’- Heptamethoxyflavonoid inhibits TGF-β1-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition by regulating oxidative stress and autophagy through MEK/ERK/PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalin... by Yiting Wang, Zhiheng Ma, Weiwen Peng, Qinglian Yu, Wenjie Liang, Liu Cao, Zhuqiang Wang

“…However, it remains unclear whether and how HMF alleviates transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)-induced EMT. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of HMF on TGF-β1-induced EMT in human alveolar Type II epithelial cells (A549) and its underlying mechanism. …”
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Impact of extraction methods on the properties of Carica papaya pseudostem fibers from Cameroon used as reinforcement in biocomposites by Jean Aimé Mono, Sandrine Emvoutou Ndongo, Odette Thérèse Adegono Assiene, Armel Mewoli, Rachelle Appolince Nguefack Assona, Richard Hervé Bitete, Giresse Ulrich Defo Tatchum, Claude Takoumbe

“…An experimental campaign is being conducted on the physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and morphological characteristics of Carica papaya fibers. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) of Carica papaya fibers extracted by water retting and those extracted with NaOH indicates that the cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin functional groups are present in the fibers and are dissolved considerably as the percentage of NaOH increases. …”
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Host-Induced Gene Silencing of the <i>Aspergillus flavus O</i>-Methyl Transferase Gene Enhanced Maize Aflatoxin Resistance by Olanike Omolehin, Yenjit Raruang, Dongfang Hu, Zhu-Qiang Han, Surassawadee Promyou, Robert L. Brown, Qijian Wei, Kanniah Rajasekaran, Jeffrey W. Cary, Kan Wang, Dan Jeffers, Zhi-Yuan Chen

“…An RNAi vector carrying part of the <i>omtA</i> gene was introduced into the B104 maize line. Among the six transformation events that were positive for containing the <i>omtA</i> transgene, OmtA-6 and OmtA-10 were self-pollinated from T1 to T4, and OmtA-7 and OmtA-12 to the T6 generation. …”
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Geological characteristics and main enrichment controlling factors of coalbed methane in Nanchuan area, southeastern Sichuan Basin by Xipeng HE, Kaiming WANG, Wei LUO, Yuqiao GAO, Nana LIU, Tao GUO, Yatong ZHOU, Didi WU

“…It is characterized by "high gas content, abundant free gas, and oversaturation", and its gas content increases with burial depth. (4) The in-situ stress in the study area is moderate (35 to 60 MPa), with a small two-way horizontal stress difference coefficient (< 0.1) and good roof and floor plates, forming effective stress shielding favorable for fracturing transformation. (5) The main controlling factors for CBM methane enrichment in the Nanchuan area include the sedimentary environment, which determines coal-bearing formations; the degree of coal evolution, which determines the intensity of hydrocarbon generation; and the preservation conditions, which govern CBM enrichment.…”
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