Nucleotides Regulate Secretion of the Inflammatory Chemokine CCL2 from Human Macrophages and Monocytes by K. R. Higgins, W. Kovacevic, L. Stokes

“…We confirmed this in the human THP-1 monocytic cell line showing that UTP is as efficient as LPS at inducing CCL2 at early time points (2–6 hours). Expression and calcium mobilisation experiments confirmed the presence of functional P2Y2 receptors on THP-1 cells. …”
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Decolourization properties of pure phases in hydrated cement paste for anionic dyes in textile wastewater by Martin Behringer, Harald Hilbig, Brigitte Helmreich, Alisa Machner

“…This study evaluates the decolourization properties of a selection of phases typically present in hydrated cement paste, such as calcium-(alumino)-silicate-hydrate (C-(A)-S-H) phases, hydrotalcite, and monocarboaluminate. …”
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Net zero carbon buildings: A review on recent advances, knowledge gaps and research directions by Nwe Ni Myint, Muhammad Shafique, Xiangming Zhou, Zhuang Zheng

“…Additionally, innovations in new building materials, such as Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Cold-Formed Steel (CFS), and Highly Sulfated Calcium Silicate Cement (HSCSC), were found to have substantial potential for reducing embodied carbon. …”
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Effects of testosterone undecanoate treatment on serum biochemical parameters in new zealand rabbits by Beyza Suvarikli Alan, Avni Camgoz, Mustafa Orhun Dayan, Seyfullah Haliloglu, Nida Karakaya

“…<p> <b>Results:</b> The results of the study, in which a total of 22 biochemical parameters were evaluated, showed that aspartate aminotransferase, amylase, triglyceride, total cholesterol, total protein, creatinine, uric acid, phosphate, potassium, sodium, calcium, and glucose levels were statistically significantly higher in the TU group than in the control and castor oil groups, and high-density lipoprotein levels were significantly lower in the other groups compared to the control group.…”
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Coexistent Pseudogout and Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Septic Arthritis in a Patient with HIV and ESRD by Wais Afzal, Omer M. Wali, Kelly L. Cervellione, Bhupinder B. Singh, Farshad Bagheri

“…Pseudogout is a crystal-induced arthropathy characterized by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals in synovial fluid, menisci, or articular cartilage. …”
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis: Potential Therapeutic Target by Hui-Yuan Li, Li-Feng Huang, Xiao-Rong Huang, Dan Wu, Xiao-Cui Chen, Ji-Xin Tang, Ning An, Hua-Feng Liu, Chen Yang

“…The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the largest intracellular organelle and is a site of protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and calcium storage. Under stress, the function of ER is disrupted, and the accumulation of unfolded or misfolded proteins occurs in ER, resulting in an ER stress (ERS) response. …”
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Incidence of Dysmagnesemia among Medically Hospitalized Patients and Associated Clinical Characteristics: A Prospective Cohort Study by Zahra Al Shukri, Juhaina Salim Al-Maqbali, Abdullah M. Al Alawi, Nafila Al Riyami, Sulaiman Al Riyami, Hiba Al Alawi, Qatiba Al Farai, Henrik Falhammar

“…Hypomagnesemia was linked to lower ionized calcium (p = 0.03) and admission due to infectious diseases (p = 0.02). …”
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Circulatory Support with Venoarterial ECMO Unsuccessful in Aiding Endogenous Diltiazem Clearance after Overdose by Erin N. Frazee, Sarah J. Lee, Ejaaz A. Kalimullah, Heather A. Personett, Darlene R. Nelson

“…She was given fluids, calcium, vasopressors, glucagon, high-dose insulin, and lipid emulsion. …”
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Proteomic Analysis of Hippocampus and Cortex in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Model Mice Showing Dementia by Kenji Matsuura, Mieko Otani, Masaoki Takano, Keiichi Kadoyama, Shogo Matsuyama

“…These identified proteins and phosphoproteins could be functionally classified as cytoskeletal protein, oxidoreductase, protein deubiquitination, energy metabolism, GTPase activation, heme binding, hydrolase, iron storage, neurotransmitter release, protease inhibitor, transcription, glycolysis, antiapoptosis, calcium ion binding, heme metabolic process, protein degradation, vesicular transport, and unknown in the hippocampus or cortex. …”
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Genome-wide DNA methylation and transcriptome sequencing analyses of lens tissue in an age-related mouse cataract model. by Yuzhu Hu, Dongmei Su, Yue Zhang, Yanjiang Fu, Sijia Li, Xiaoya Chen, Xiao Zhang, Shunfei Zheng, Xu Ma, Shanshan Hu

“…Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) functional enrichment analyses showed that DEGs with abnormal methylation at CCGG sites were primarily associated with protein kinase C signaling (Akap12, Capzb), protein threonine kinase activity (Dmpk, Mapkapk3), and calcium signaling pathway (Slc25a4, Cacna1f), whereas DEGs with abnormal methylation at CCWGG sites were associated with ribosomal protein S6 kinase activity (Rps6ka3). …”
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Electrochemical behavior of lanthanum and yttrium ions in two molten chlorides with different oxoacidic properties: The eutectic LiCl-KCl and the equimolar mixture CaCl2-NaCl by Castrillejo Y., Bermejo M.R., Martínez A.M., Díaz Arocas P.

“…The stable oxidation states of both elements have been found to be (III) and (0) in both melts, and it was found that both La(III) and Y(III) cations were less solvated by the chloride ions in the calcium-based melt, which was explained by the stability of CaCl4 2- ions in that melt. …”
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Distribution of Trace Elements, Sr-C Isotopes, and Sedimentary Characteristics as Paleoenvironmental Indicator of the Late Permian Linxi Formation in the Linxi Area, Eastern Inner... by Linlin Wang, Yongsheng Zhang, Enyuan Xing, Yuan Peng, Dongdong Yu

“…Inner-layer marine fossils (calcium algae, bryozoans, and sponges) and freshwater and blackish water microfossils (bivalves) are all present, indicative of a typical shallow water sedimentary environment with an open and concussion background. …”
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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome with Stroke in Puerperal Woman with High Titer of Anti-Phospholipid IgM Antibody by Hiroto Hirashima, Masahiro Iwamoto, Tadashi Ozawa, Shigeyoshi Kijima, Shigeki Matsubara, Akihide Ohkuchi

“…Low-dose aspirin at 100 mg/day and heparin calcium subcutaneous injection at 10,000 units/day were started before pregnancy and stopped at 35+6 and 40+2 weeks, respectively. …”
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Effect of Different Predrying Treatments on Physicochemical Quality and Drying Kinetics of Twin Layer Solar Tunnel Dried Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Slices by Lelise Tilahun Dufera, Werner Hofacker, Albert Esper, Oliver Hensel

“…As predrying treatments, 0.5% calcium chloride (CaCl2), 0.5% ascorbic acid (C6H8O6), 0.5% citric acid (C6H8O7), and 0.5% sodium chloride (NaCl) were used. …”
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Primary Bone Marrow B-Cell Lymphoma Undetected by Multiple Imaging Modalities That Initially Presented with Hypercalcemia by Jin Sae Yoo, Juwon Kim, Hyeong Ju Kwon, Jung Soo Lim

“…His initial blood tests showed a serum calcium level of 13.9 mg/dL, inorganic phosphorus of 4.34 mg/dL, and a serum creatinine level of 1.54 mg/dL. …”
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Développement physique et psychologique de gymnastes féminines prépubères by Mireille Bernard, Martine Beaussant, Fany Perroy

“…Protein intakes are high (1,9 ± 0,3 g/kg). Calcium and iron intakes are insufficient. G1 body dissatisfaction is low and weight-control practice is non-existent. …”
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Preparation of Ca-Mg Double-Doped Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Their Drug-Loading and Drug-Releasing Properties by Qian Zhang, Jiamin Huang, Chao Liu, Ruihua Chen, Tao Jiang, Yusufu Hailili, Telieke Bahetibieke, Xiaohui Tang, Mei Wang

“…Here, we prepared DOX-loaded Ca-Mg-doped MSNs by electrostatic adsorption to obtain Ca-Mg@DOX@MSNs with suitable particle sizes and zeta potential, and the incorporation of calcium and magnesium also led to an increase in the degradation rate under acidic conditions and an accelerated release, which reduced the toxicity of DOX and promoted cellular uptake with good anti-tumor effects. …”
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Species Differences in Paraoxonase Mediated Hydrolysis of Several Organophosphorus Insecticide Metabolites by Russell L. Carr, Mary Beth Dail, Howard W. Chambers, Janice E. Chambers

“…Paraoxonase (PON1) is a calcium dependent enzyme that is capable of hydrolyzing organophosphate anticholinesterases. …”
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Biochemical profile and milk fat/protein in Saanen and Nubian goats by R.O.F. Prado, M.F. Valencia, R.J.A. Hernández, B.J.L. Zepeda, C.A.C. García

“…Milk fat, milk protein, fat/protein ratio, glucose (GLU), cholesterol (COL), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), triacylglycerol (TAG), β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HBA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), albumin (ALB), globulin (GLOB), total protein (PROT-T), calcium ion (Ca2+), inorganic phosphate (Pi), sodium ion (Na+), potassium ion (K+), magnesium ion (Mg2+), and chloride ion (Cl-) was calculated. …”
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Complications, Reoperations, and Nutrient Deficiencies Two Years after Sleeve Gastrectomy by Nicole Pech, Frank Meyer, Hans Lippert, Thomas Manger, Christine Stroh

“…During follow up 51.2% of patients were supplemented with iron, 36.6% with zinc, 37.8% with calcium, 26.8% with vitamin D, 46.3% with vitamin B12 and 41.5% with folic acid. …”
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