Nystose attenuates bone loss and promotes BMSCs differentiation to osteoblasts through BMP and Wnt/β-catenin pathway in ovariectomized mice by Qi Zhang, Sijing Hu, Jianjun Wu, Peng Sun, Quanlong Zhang, Yang Wang, Qiming Zhao, Ting Han, Luping Qin, Qiaoyan Zhang

“…Administration of NST (40, 80 and 160 mg/kg) and the positive control of estradiol valerate (0.2 mg/kg) for 8 weeks significantly prevented bone loss induced by ovariectomy (OVX), increased the bone mass density (BMD), improved the bone microarchitecture and reduced urine calcium and deoxypyridinoline (DPD) in ovariectomized mice, while inhibited the increase of body weight without significantly affecting the uterus weight. …”
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Preparation and characterization of low-cost ceramic microfiltration membranes for water treatment by Ghouil Boudjemaa, Khebli Zineb, Bouzerara Ferhat, Zermani Dounia, Zitouni Chahinez, Youla Keltoum, Idoui Tayeb, Khennouf Tarek

“…The supports were prepared from local Algerian clays and calcium carbonate, selected for their abundant availability. …”
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Accumulation of advanced oxidative protein products exacerbate satellite glial cells activation and neuropathic pain by Chen Tu, Shi-Cheng Wang, Meng-Xuan Dai, Si-Qi Lai, Zhi-Wei Huang, Yong-Peng Yu, Yun-Biao Chen, Ji-Huan Zeng, Liang Wang, Zhao-Ming Zhong

“…The effects of AOPPs on the activation of satellite glial cells (SGCs) in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) expression, and NF-κB signaling pathway activation were also investigated using western blotting, immunofluorescence, and the Fluo4-AM fluorescence probe for calcium signaling. Additionally, oxidative stress levels and inflammatory cytokine production in SGCs, triggered by AOPPs exposure, were measured through the DCFH-DA probe for ROS detection and ELISA kits for cytokine quantification. …”
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Chemical Composition, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Nutritional Value of Lannea kerstingii Seeds and Seed Oil by Judicaël Thomas Ouilly, Patrice Bazongo, Adjima Bougma, Nèbpawindé Kaboré, Anne Mette Lykke, Amadé Ouédraogo, Imaël Henri Nestor Bassolé

“…Potassium was the predominant mineral, followed by magnesium and calcium. The essential amino acids were at higher levels than the estimated amino acid requirements of FAO/WHO/UNU except for lysine. …”
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Efficacy of Weekly Split versus Single Doses of Ergocalciferol on Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D among Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A Randomized Controlled Tri... by Naowanit Nata, Jessada Kanchanasinitth, Pamila Tasanavipas, Ouppatham Supasyndh, Bancha Satirapoj

“…Main outcomes measured serum 25(OH)D concentrations, serum calcium, serum phosphate, and intact parathyroid levels at 8 weeks after being enrolled. …”
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Enhancement of nutritional value and storage stability of silver carp surimi incorporated with red seaweed (Gracilaria tenuistipitata) paste by Mst Jannatul Ferdous, Md. Salah Uddin, Mst. Aspriya Rahman Antu, Md․ Tanvir Ahmed, Md․ Rasal Ali, Md Sadek Ali, Monjurul Haq

“…Among the identified amino acids, methionine was the most abundant essential amino acid (3015.03±45.25 to 4151.51±26.43 mg/100 g), followed by isoleucine, phenylalanine, lysine, and histidine, while glycine was the most prevalent non-essential amino acid (2382.46±42.31 to 3147.96±25.24 mg/100 g), followed by tyrosine, proline, serine, and aspartic acid. Calcium was the most predominant element, ranging from 51.41 to 57.91 mg/100 g. …”
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Carbon-resistant bifunctional catalyst composed of LaFeO3 enhanced Ni-CaO for integrated CO2 capture and conversion by Hengyu Wei, Min Lin, Juping Zhang, Di Gao, Yuhao Chen, Liang Zhang, Xing Zhu

“…Coupled calcium cycling and dry reforming of methane (CaL-DRM) process has garnered significant attention in recent years as a promising technique for the CO2 capture and in-situ conversion. …”
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Natrium Alginate and Graphene Nanoplatelets-Based Efficient Material for Resveratrol Delivery by Cristina Mormile, Ocsana Opriș, Stefano Bellucci, Ildiko Lung, Irina Kacso, Alexandru Turza, Adina Stegarescu, Septimiu Tripon, Maria-Loredana Soran, Ioana Bâldea

“…Both formulations were introduced into a calcium chloride solution to form the beads. The release of resveratrol was studied in phosphate-buffered saline at different pH values. …”
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A numerical model for duricrust formation by water table fluctuations by C. Fenske, C. Fenske, J. Braun, J. Braun, F. Guillocheau, C. Robin

“…Two main hypotheses have been proposed for the formation of duricrusts; i.e. the hydrological or transported model, where the enrichment in the hardening element (iron for ferricretes, silica for silcretes, or calcium carbonates for calcretes) is the product of leaching and precipitation through fluctuations in the water table during contrasted seasonal cycles, and the laterization or in situ model, where the formation of duricrusts is the final compacting stage of laterization.…”
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Nutritional Status and Cardiovascular Health in Female Adolescent Elite-Level Artistic Gymnasts and Swimmers: A Cross-Sectional Study of 31 Athletes by Boštjan Jakše, Barbara Jakše, Nataša Fidler Mis, Borut Jug, Dorica Šajber, Uroš Godnov, Ivan Čuk

“…The concentrations of serum micronutrients (B12, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D), calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron), blood lipids, and blood pressure (BP) were measured. …”
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Metagenomic analysis of fungal assemblages at a regional scale in high-altitude temperate forest soils: alternative methods to determine diversity, composition and environmental dr... by Stephanie Hereira-Pacheco, Itzel Arias-Del Razo, Alejandra Miranda-Carrazco, Luc Dendooven, Arturo Estrada-Torres, Yendi E. Navarro-Noya

“…Potential hydrogen (pH), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and silt content were detected as common drivers of fungal communities across different datasets enriched towards a functional guild. …”
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Seasonal Changes in the Elemental Composition of Five Valuable Fish Species (<i>Sparidae</i>) from Bozcaada, North Aegean Sea: A Health Risk and Nutritional Benefit Assessment by İlknur Yuvka, Ali Rıza Kosker, Mustafa Durmus, Yılmaz Ucar, Yesim Ozogul

“…The concentrations of elements such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, chromium, nickel, selenium, cadmium, and mercury were analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). …”
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Bioâdigestion and postâtreatment of effluents by bioâfermentation, an opportunity for energy uses and generation of organic fertilizers from bovine manure... by Luis Antonio Barzallo-Bravo, David Carrera-Villacrés, Rafael Eduardo Vargas-Verdesoto, Lourdes Karina Ponce-Loaiza, Modesto Correoso, Ãlvaro Petronio Gavilanes-Quishpi

“…The bio-digester effluents showed appreciable amounts of nitrogen, potassium, phosphates, calcium, magnesium and sodium but with E. coli presence; the reason why the bio-digester effluent was treated later by a second fermentation inoculated with mountain effective microorganism, post-treatment which eliminated in 100% E. coli presence. …”
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Effects of Land Use Types on Selected Soil Properties in Central Highlands of Ethiopia by Daniel Jaleta Negasa

“…The previous negative speculations on Eucalyptus woodlots which can be related with the soil texture, soil moisture, bulk density, total nitrogen, exchangeable magnesium, calcium, and available sulfur should be avoided because there were no significant differences observed among the three land use types in the study area. …”
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Influence of malting and fermentation on the nutritional composition, thermal stability, structural and physicochemical properties of a gluten-free flour blend of Digitaria exilis... by Oluwatobi Victoria Obayomi, Abiola Folakemi Olaniran, Stephen Olugbemiga Owa

“…The mineral analysis showed that the addition of malt and dates significantly increased the mineral content. The calcium content increased from 130.00 in FFS to 206.67 mg/100 g in MFDF, while the iron content increased from 5.27 in FFS to 9.60 mg/100 g in MFDF. …”
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Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Study on the Mechanism of the Therapeutic Effect of Strychni Semen in NSCLC by He Geng, Yujie Xue, Binghua Yan, Zhaoxue Lu, Hengjin Yang, Peng Li, Jundong Zhou

“…In addition, Strychni Semen’s effects on NSCLC involved mainly the Calcium pathway, the Estrogen pathway, and the cGMP-PKG and cAMP pathways. …”
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The antiosteoporotic effect of oxymatrine compared to testosterone in orchiectomized rats by Anwaar M. Shaban, Eman A. Ali, Sara G. Tayel, Sara Kamal Rizk, Dalia F. El Agamy

“…Urinary deoxypyridinoline (DPD), calcium (Ca), and phosphorus (P), as well as serum testosterone, parathormone (PTH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin, N-telopeptide of type I collagen (NTX I), tartrate resistance acid phosphatase (TRAP), and total Ca and P levels were evaluated. …”
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Application of multi-indexing approach within a GIS framework to investigate the quality and contamination of ground water in Barisal sadar, Bangladesh by Md. Numan Hossain, M. Farhad Howladar, Sohag Ahammed, Md Rezwanul Haque, Majedul Islam Khan, Muyeed Hasan, Tayabur Rashid Chowdhury, Alamgir Hosain

“…The significant positive correlations among EC, TDS, TH, turbidity, salinity, NaCl, chloride, and calcium ions as per correlogram, principal component analysis (PCA) biplot, and heat map clustering, indicating similar sources of origin. …”
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The role of vitamin D in slipped capital femoral epiphysis in children and adolescents: a retrospective case-control study by Peng Ning, Shuting Lin, Huiyu Geng, Tianjing Liu

“…The analysis included relevant laboratory tests such as 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), hemoglobin (Hb), serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and magnesium (Mg), etc. …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Total Carotenoid Content of High-Quality Unripe Plantain Flour from Varieties of Hybrid Plantain Cultivars by Ekpereka Oluchukwu Anajekwu, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Rahman Akinoso, Wasiu Awoyale, Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu

“…Potassium ranged from 328.30–528.50 mg/kg, Calcium (9.46–11.98 mg/kg), Magnesium (24.73–29.11 mg/kg), Sodium (6.30–7.24 mg/kg), Zinc (0.12–0.29 mg/kg), and manganese (0.03–0.15 mg/kg). …”
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