Biofabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using Dalbergia sisso leaf extract for antibacterial, antibiofilm and antioxidant activities by Muhammad Hussnain Siddique, Maimona Sadia, Saima Muzammil, Muhammad Saqalein, Asma Ashraf, Sumreen Hayat, Saba Saba, Arif Muhammad Khan, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Qezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah

“…The fabricated nanoparticles were characterized through various techniques like UV–visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Insight into influence of degradation metabolism of Firmicutes on the microstructure of anthracite coal by Yuewu Wang, Bingjun Liu, Sheng Xue, Yang Yang, Jian Chen, Jingbei Zhang, Chunshan Zheng, Tianyao Zhou

“…Also, the relative abundance of a number of key metabolic enzyme genes capable of catalyzing the oxygen-containing functional groups into the structure of the coal molecule and the de-cyclization reaction were increased. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) experiments revealed that biodegradation stimulated by nitrogen source reduced the aromaticity of coal by 59.62% and enhanced the hydroxyl functional group content by 1.822 times. …”
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In-Situ Electrospinning Dressings Loaded with Kaempferol for Reducing MMP9 to Promote Diabetic Ulcer Healing by Li J, Meng H, Guo W, Zhou L, Wu S, Gao G, Liu Q, You D, Qu W

“…Histological and immunofluorescence staining were performed to determine the status of epithelization, collagen deposition, MMP9 expression, macrophage polarization, inflammation response and angiogenesis.Results: Material science experiments have shown that the dressing has optimal fiber micromorphology and good water vapor transport properties (WVTR: 4.88 kg m− 2 24h− 1); in vivo, diabetic wound experiments have shown that the high porosity and pharmacological effects of PED4 can mutually promote the rapid healing of diabetic wounds (healed 95.9% on day 15), facilitate the transformation of macrophages from M1-type to M2-type and regulate the expression of MMP9.Conclusion: Portable electrospinning dressings equipped with kaempferol not only better fit irregular wounds, but also promote wound healing through MMP9 and macrophage polarization. …”
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Development and Characterization of a Hydrogel Containing Chloramphenicol-Loaded Binary Ethosomes for Effective Transdermal Permeation and Treatment Acne in Rat Model by Liu RJ, Li M, Zhu Q, Liu HY, Zhang XX, Han XY, Yu MJ, Zhou JW, Han CY

“…Following incorporation of the selected formulation into the hydrogel, the formulation’s skin-interaction was evaluated using attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). …”
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Evaluation of a user‐friendly CSDS cage apparatus for studying depressive‐like behaviors in rodents by Hao Zhang, Dongmei Gao, Minghu Hu, Wanqing Zhou, Muxuan Han, Ya Sun, Yang Zhang, Jieqiong Wang, Mingzhou Gao

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Performance of HPV E4 and p16INK4a biomarkers in predicting regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2): protocol for a historical cohort study by David Jenkins, Mark H Stoler, Anne Hammer, Torben Steiniche, Lone Kjeld Petersen, Patti E Gravitt, Rikke Kamp Damgaard, Maurits NC de Koning, Wim GV Quint, John Doorbar, Johnny Kahlert

“…The combination of the novel biomarker human papillomavirus (HPV) E4 with p16INK4a targets steps in the transition from a productive oncogenic HPV infection (CIN1) to a transformed lesion (CIN3) within CIN2. Previous cross-sectional studies suggest that HPV E4 combined with p16INK4a may be valuable for risk assessment of CIN2. …”
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Dual role of Cathepsin S in cutaneous melanoma: insights from mendelian randomization and bioinformatics analysis by Linsa Zhou, Qiang Zhou, Qian Guo, Peng Lai, Chen Rui, Wanqing Li, Xuemei Chen, Yue Zhuo, Xiaoping Zhong, Sen Lin

“…Abstract Background Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is strongly associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which contributes to the transformation of melanocytes into melanoma by inducing specific DNA damage. …”
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Mechanism of triptolide regulating proliferation and apoptosis of hepatoma cells by inhibiting JAK/STAT pathway by Wang Guanglian, Zhu Zhenxin, Sun Zhengang, Yang Zhiqi

“…The apoptosis rate of 10 ng/mL transforming growth factor-beta + high-dose group was reduced than that in the high-dose group, and the expression of p-JAK1 and p-STAT3 protein was higher than that in the high-dose group (P < 0.05). …”
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The water quality of the Upper Citarum: Applying the overall index of pollution, Said-WQI, and pollution index methods by Mariana Marselina, Nurul Aulia Rahmi, Siti Ai Nurhayati

“…Furthermore, it conducted a comparative analysis of the differences between the three indices, focusing on parameters, sub-index transformations, weighting, and aggregation processes.…”
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Detection and classification of long terminal repeat sequences in plant LTR-retrotransposons and their analysis using explainable machine learning by Jakub Horvath, Pavel Jedlicka, Marie Kratka, Zdenek Kubat, Eduard Kejnovsky, Matej Lexa

“…We trained three machine learning models using (i) traditional model ensembles (Gradient Boosting), (ii) hybrid convolutional/long and short memory network models, and (iii) a DNA pre-trained transformer-based model using k-mer sequence representation. …”
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Frau im Rechtsalltag von Vilnius und Kaunas in der ersten Halfte des 16. Jhs: Zeichen des modem werdenden Lebens by Jolanta Karpavičienė

“…Man kommt zum Schluss, dass dieses Prinzip Litauen zu jener Zeit erreicht hat, als es in Europa schon die innere Transformation erfahren hat und allmählich beseitigt wurde. …”
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Innovative MOF-enhanced electroanalytical approach for sensitive sunitinib malate detection in renal carcinoma patients using CuO/lanthanum MOF-modified carbon paste electrode by Azza H. Rageh, Mohamed I. Said, Asmaa Abdeltawab, Fatma A.M. Abdel-aal

“…The synthesized La-MOFs were characterized using X-ray Diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier transform IR spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherm (BET). …”
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The simpler modified fried frailty scale predicts 2-year mortality in older adults with heart failure: a pilot study by Celalettin Küçük, Serdar Özkök, Gülistan Bahat, Ekrem Bilal Karaayvaz, Mustafa Altınkaynak, Alpay Medetalibeyoğlu, Mehmet Akif Karan

“…Abstract Objective The Simpler Modified Fried Frailty Scale (SMFFS) has recently been developed from the original Fried scale to ease its use in clinical practice, by transforming the items requiring measurements into the self-reported inquiries. …”
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Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaque Vulnerability Rather than Stenosis Predisposes to Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes by Mohamed Laimoud, Farouk Faris, Helmy Elghawaby

“…Non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) may arise from moderately stenosed atherosclerotic lesions that suddenly undergo transformation to vulnerable plaques complicated by rupture and thrombosis. …”
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AM1241 inhibits chondrocyte inflammation and ECM degradation through the Nrf2/HO-1 and NF-κB pathways and alleviates osteoarthritis in mice by Zhuan Zou, Songmu Pan, Changzheng Sun, Jiyong Wei, Yi Xu, Kaizhen Xiao, Jinmin Zhao, Ronghe Gu

“…Results AM1241 inhibited the levels of LPS-induced transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif 5 (ADAMTS-5) and diminished the degradation of type II collagen and Aggrecan. …”
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Long noncoding RNA Gm4419 promotes mesangial cell proliferation and extracellular matrix accumulation via the miR-455-3p/histone deacetylase 2 axis by Yang Wen, Hua Gan, Qing Zhong, Ying Gong

“…Protein levels of collagen IV, fibronectin and transforming growth factor-beta 1 were detected using western blotting. …”
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Clinical Decision Support Using Speech Signal Analysis: Systematic Scoping Review of Neurological Disorders by Upeka De Silva, Samaneh Madanian, Sharon Olsen, John Michael Templeton, Christian Poellabauer, Sandra L Schneider, Ajit Narayanan, Rahmina Rubaiat

“…From these tasks, conventional speech features (such as fundamental frequency, jitter, and shimmer), advanced digital signal processing–based speech features (such as wavelet transformation–based features), and spectrograms in the form of audio images were analyzed. …”
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Water hyacinth [Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart.)] invasion: implications for livelihoods in the central Rift Valley of Ethiopia by Assefa Gudina, Dagne Getachew Woldemedhin, Aseffa Seyoum, Feyera Senbeta, Engdawork Assefa, Afework Alemayehu

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Optimizing the Morphology and Optical Properties of MoS₂ Using Different Substrate Placement: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Verification by Feng Liao, Yuhan Zeng, Qingqing Xie, Yupeng Yang, Shuangyi Linghu, Li Liang, Zewen Zuo

“…This is verified by the experimental result, which showed gentle morphological transformation on the VP substrate from a truncated triangle to a hexagon, and then back to a truncated triangle. …”
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Next-generation calcium oxide nanoparticles: A breakthrough in energy storage and humidity sensing by Asif Khan, Syed Tasleem Hussain, Abdul Naeem, Ayesha Sadiqa, Awais Ahmad, Muhammad Aamir Ali Shehzada, Munirah D. Albaqami

“…The synthesized nanoparticles were then characterized by using different analytical methods including X-ray Diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV–Visible spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis. …”
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