Intestinal Immunomodulatory Cells (T Lymphocytes): A Bridge between Gut Microbiota and Diabetes by Qingwei Li, Zezheng Gao, Han Wang, Haoran Wu, Yanwen Liu, Yingying Yang, Lin Han, Xinmiao Wang, Linhua Zhao, Xiaolin Tong

“…Diabetes can be regulated by IICs, which act as a bridge linking the gut microbiota and DM. …”
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Liturgiese afleidings uit die kontinuïteit en diskontinuïteit van die Pasga en die Nagmaal by B. de Klerk

“…Liturgical deductions are amongst other things made regarding both festivals as celebration of the great acts of redemption in history, the eating of bread and the drinking of wine during both festivals, the eschatological elements in both festivals and the elements of commemoration, proclamation and expectation in both festivals. …”
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Flavocoxid, a Nutraceutical Approach to Blunt Inflammatory Conditions by Alessandra Bitto, Francesco Squadrito, Natasha Irrera, Gabriele Pizzino, Giovanni Pallio, Anna Mecchio, Federica Galfo, Domenica Altavilla

“…Flavocoxid is a mixed extract containing baicalin and catechin and it acts as a dual balanced inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and COX-2 peroxidase enzyme activities with a significant inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) enzyme activity in vitro. …”
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The Tuberculous Granuloma: An Unsuccessful Host Defence Mechanism Providing a Safety Shelter for the Bacteria? by Mayra Silva Miranda, Adrien Breiman, Sophie Allain, Florence Deknuydt, Frederic Altare

“…Although in the first instance the granuloma acts to constrain the infection, some bacilli can actually survive inside these structures for a long time in a dormant state. …”
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Investor and (Un)Accountability of The Supervisor in Self-Construction of a Single-Family House by Mojca Klemenčič Manič, Zoran Cunk, Štefan Bojnec

“…In determining his accountability for construction execution we mainly focus on the findings of his monitoring bodies, the professional organizations (the Slovenian Chamber of Engineers and the Chamber of Architecture and Environmental Planning of Slovenia) and the building inspectorate. The Construction Act and certain rules, which clearly specify obligations of supervisors in self-construction and also provide sanctions, are critically discussed. …”
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Use of industrial waste-based zeolites in the fabrication of cementitious materials by J.L. García Calvo, P. Carballosa, I. Padilla, R. Jarabo, M. Romero, A.. López-Delgado

“…The lower particle size of LTA-type zeolite promotes a filler effect that increases the fluidity of the mortar mixes and they also acts as nucleation sites for the cement hydrates, thus accelerating the cement hydration reactions. …”
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Ru-Sn-B/Al2O3 Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenation of Methyl Oleate: Influence of the Ru/Sn Ratio by María A. Sánchez, Vanina A. Mazzieri, María A. Vicerich, Carlos R. Vera, Carlos L. Pieck

“…This study focuses on the influence of the Ru/Sn ratio on the catalytic hydrogenation of methyl oleate to oleyl alcohol using Ru-Sn-B catalysts, notably on the catalytic activity and selectivity. Sn addition acts positively over the oleyl selectivity by reducing the rates of C=O and C=C saturation but also decreases the global activity. …”
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Freedom of Parties to Choose the Title of Litigation: To Be True or Not True in Accepting the Litigation of Homologation by Ali Shamsi, Hassan Mohseni

“…Except some rare cases, everybody is free to act with this right. The conflict is a pre se requisite of litigation but we see some cases by the subject of homologation a contract which has not yet a conflict and courts have not a similar jurisprudence in cases. …”
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Outcrops of Columnar Andesite Shaped by Periglacial Processes – Jersak Hills, King George Island, Antarctica by Migoń Piotr, Strzelecki Mateusz C.

“…Debris is then transported downslope by solifluction, which acts concurrently with frost sorting, responsible for the origin of patterned ground, particularly stone stripes. …”
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Kiedy koniec wieńczy dzieło. Skuteczne zdziwienie „w teatrze życia codziennego” by Monika Wiśniewska-Kin

“…The research adopted a strategy for a didactic intervention. The researcher acted as an observer as a participant, and the material came from participant observation. …”
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A Giant Right Heart Thrombus-in-Transit: The Challenge of Anticoagulation in Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia by Andrew Chu, Thu Thu Aung, Minni Shreya Arumugam, Mauricio Danckers, Mohi Mitiek, Jonathan Leslie

“…Factor V Leiden (FVL) is an autosomal dominant condition resulting in thrombophilia. Factor V normally acts as a cofactor for prothrombinase, helping cleave prothrombin to thrombin. …”
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Histone demethylases in autophagy and inflammation by Yaoyao Ma, Wenting Lv, Yi Guo, Tong Yin, Yujie Bai, Ziqi Liu, Chao Chen, WenjuanYang, Jiayi Feng, Wenbin Qian, Ruiling Tang, Yanting Su, Shigang Shan, Huifen Dong, Yongfen Bao, Lihua Qu

“…There are over 30 members of histone lysine demethylases (KDMs), which act as epigenetic regulators in physiological processes and diseases. …”
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Enhanced electrochemical performances of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 by surface modification with Cu nanoparticles by Zhao G., Lin Y., Zhu W., Yang W., Huang Z.

“…The Cu coating layer as a highly efficient lithium ion conductor, acted as a highly efficient protector to restrain the contact loss.…”
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High on Cannabis and Calcineurin Inhibitors: A Word of Warning in an Era of Legalized Marijuana by Naomi Hauser, Tanmay Sahai, Rocco Richards, Todd Roberts

“…Tacrolimus, a potent immunosuppressant medication, acts by inhibiting calcineurin, which eventually leads to inhibition of T-cell activation. …”
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Two Faces of Protein Kinase Cδ: The Contrasting Roles of PKCδ in Cell Survival and Cell Death by Alakananda Basu, Deepanwita Pal

“…While PKCδ generally functions as a proapoptotic protein during DNA damage-induced apoptosis, it can act as an antiapoptotic protein during receptor-initiated cell death. …”
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Destination resilience and transformations in the tourism sector: new tendencies in destination development and management by Sahil Sharma, Jeet Dogra, Sonia Khan

“…Therefore, in light of the idea that disasters can act as catalyst for innovation and transformation, the researchers attempted to conceptualise new strategies in destination development and management from a perspective of tourism destination resilience. …”
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Androgen metabolism and inhibition of interleukin-1 synthesis in primary cultured human synovial macrophages by M. Cutolo, S. Accardo, B. Villaggio, A. Barone, A. Sulli, E. Balleari, C. Bason, L. Felli, O. M. Granata, R. Amodio, L. Castagnetta

“…It is concluded that androgens may act directly on human macrophages and may interfere with some of their functions via receptor-dependent mechanisms.…”
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Prenatal Brain Damage in Preeclamptic Animal Model Induced by Gestational Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibition by Begoña Pellicer, Sonia Herraiz, Antonio Leal, Carlos Simón, Antonio Pellicer

“…Several factors predispose to prenatal brain damage but when and how they act is unclear. The aim of this paper was to determine if hypoxia during pregnancy leads to damage in fetal brain and to evaluate the localization of this injury. …”
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Influence of hydrothermal ageing on single lap bonded CFRP joints by Costanzo Bellini, Gianluca Parodo, Wilma Polini, Luca Sorrentino

“…Generally, the main factors of influence regarding the durability of bonded joints are humidity and temperature, but their effects are not always clear if these two factors act simultaneously. In this work the effect of hydrothermal ageing on the mechanical resistance of single lap bonded CFRP joints has been investigated. …”
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Depictions of Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Contemporary Africa Using Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo’s Trafficked and Apio Eunice Otuku’s Zura Maids by Johnson, Ocan, Denis, Sekiwu, Charles Nelson, Okumu

“…As a result of social justice principle of “otherness”, which is a binary opposition between “I/We” and “Them”, the study packages the problem neatly, but offers few solutions for Africa, whilst condemning human trafficking and exploitation as a heinous act on humanity.…”
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