A comparative X-ray diffraction analysis of Sr2+substituted hydroxyapatite from sand lobster shell waste using various methods by Arian Hermawan Diputra, I Kadek Hariscandra Dinatha, Yusril Yusuf

“…HAp and SrHAp were synthesized by the hydrothermal method using sand lobster (Panulirus homarus) shell waste as a calcium precursor. SLS were calcined at 0 °C, 600 °C, 800 °C, and 1000 °C and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Optimization, Characterisation and Evaluation of Biochar Obtained from Biomass of Invasive Weed Crotalaria burhia by Loveena Gaur and Poonam Poonia

“…It possesses a honeycomb structure having mesoporous surface porosity with a surface area of 155.19m²/g and the presence of a remarkable concentration of mineral elements calcium and potassium. Biochar rich in hydroxyl, carboxylic, and alkene functional groups enhances its applicability areas. …”
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Combined Topography-Guided Trans-Epithelial PRK and PTK for Treatment of Calcific Band Keratopathy Unresponsive to EDTA Chelation Therapy by Passidomo F, Addabbo G, Pignatelli F, Niro A, Buonamassa R

“…Initially, an EDTA chelating procedure was attempted, but it had no effect on the deeper calcium deposits and on the irregular corneal morphology. …”
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COLORATION AND DISCOLORATION OF OLVEOLAR BONE AND TOOTH ENAMEL CAUSED BY MEDICATION by Giurgiu Cristian Levente, George Morarasu, Nicolae Baranov, Pogăcian-Maier Alexandra-Camelia, Radu-Mircea Sireteanu-Cucui, Cristina Pipa, Alina Monica Miftode, Alina Stefanache

“…Tetracycline binds to calcium during tooth formation, leading to permanent discoloration. …”
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Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Women Over 50 Years of Age: Preventive and Therapeutic Management Skills by Enrique Rodríguez Reyes, Carlos Alberto Valverde González, Walter Alberto Vayas Valdiviezo

“…Among the predisposing and causing factors of osteoporosis in the study group were poor diet and lack of exercise. 48 % knew the meaning of the densitometry test, the use of all necessary ingredients in the diet was confirmed by 36 % of women, the use of pharmacological preparations for calcium supplementation was reported by only 33 % of women. …”
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Design and Application of Rapid Dewatering for Tailings Containing Sodium Silicate: Laboratory and Industrial Test Results by Guoquan Sun, Keping Zhou, Qian Kang, Daolin Wang, Chongchun Xiao

“…Various reagent combinations, lime and anionic flocculant (APAM) (L&A), sulfuric acid and APAM (S&A), and calcium chloride and APAM (C&A), were tested. The results show that (i) all the three combinations presented a good effect in the laboratory experiments, and the relatively optimum dosages were L&A of 2 kg/t & 30 g/t, S&A of 2.6 kg/t & 20 g/t, and C&A of 3 kg/t & 30 g/t. …”
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Case report: Hypoparathyroidism-sensorineural hearing loss-renal dysplasia without febrile seizures: a novel mutation in the GATA3 gene by Haibin Chen, Haibin Chen, Yudi Zhang, Xueyao Yang, Xueyao Yang, Yongzhen Li

“…Laboratory tests revealed decreased serum calcium, elevated blood phosphorus levels, and reduced parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, indicating the presence of “Hypoparathyroidism”. …”
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Ethanol Extract of Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Rhizomes Suppresses IgE-Mediated Mast Cell Activation and Anaphylaxis by Ji-Yeong Park, Min-Jong Kim, Young-Ae Choi, Seung Woong Lee, Soyoung Lee, Yong Hyun Jang, Sang-Hyun Kim

“…ABE prevented the rapid increase in intracellular calcium levels induced by the DNP-HSA challenge. In addition, ABE downregulated the tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-4 by suppressing the activation of nuclear factor-κB. …”
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A Graphical Approach for Hybrid Simulation of 3D Diffusion Bio-Models via Coloured Hybrid Petri Nets by Amr Ismail, Mostafa Herajy, Elsayed Atlam, Monika Heiner

“…This paper shows how HPNC can be used to construct and simulate systems that require three-dimensional as well as hybrid (stochastic/continuous) modelling. We use calcium diffusion in three dimensions to illustrate our main ideas. …”
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CNS resident macrophages exhibit region-specific states and immunogenic responses during Rbpj-deficient brain arteriovenous malformation by Sera Nakisli, Kayleigh Fanelli, Julia LaComb, Lily J. Arnold, Corinne M. Nielsen

“…We found increased area of Ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1) expression in Rbpj-deficient bAVM tissue, as well as Iba1 + cell hypertrophy, increased cell number, and hyperproliferation within areas of increased Iba1 + density. …”
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Neural circuits underlying context-dependent competition between defensive actions in Drosophila larvae by Maxime Lehman, Chloé Barré, Md Amit Hasan, Benjamin Flament, Sandra Autran, Neena Dhiman, Peter Soba, Jean-Baptiste Masson, Tihana Jovanic

“…Using neuronal manipulations, machine learning-based behavioral detection, electron microscopy (EM) connectomics and calcium imaging in Drosophila larvae, we map second-order interneurons that are differentially involved in the competition between defensive actions in response to competing aversive cues. …”
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POLYMORPHISM VITAMIN D RECEPTOR GENE (VDR) BSMI (RS1544410) CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS PATIENT IN JAVANESE BANYUMAS ETHNIC by Ryana Budi Purnama, Setiadi Warata Logamarta, Agung Dhartono

“…Genetic factors that cause chronic periodontitis, namely mutations in the form of a gene that functions to regulate calcium homeostasis, which is called the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene. …”
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Investigation effect of depressant additives on physicochemical properties of engine oil by S. V. Pashukevich

“…During the tests, the values of the following indicators of engine oils are obtained: kinematic viscosity at 100 °C, base number, flash point in an open crucible, pour point and content of active elements (calcium, zinc). With the help of the SI-010 bench installation, the values of anti-pitting properties are indicated, as well as experiments are carried out on the NAMI-1m and Petter W-1 installations, with their help the tendency to the formation of low- and high-temperature deposits in the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the assessment of anti-corrosion properties respectively. …”
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Fatigue of SFRC in compression: Size effect & autogenous self-healing by G. Ruiz, Á. de la Rosa, J. J. Ortega, E. Poveda, R. C. Yu, M. Tarifa, X.X. Zhang, Lucía Garijo

“…Additionally, it highlights autogenous self-healing, where fatigue-induced microcracks release occluded water, promoting rehydration and calcium carbonate precipitation, which enhances residual strength. …”
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Rare Presentation of Cardiotoxicity Related to 5-Fluorouracil by Mariam Charkviani, Natia Murvelashvili, Francisco Barrera, Alisha Sharma, Randa Sharag Eldin, Nur Un Nisa Nabil

“…However, emergent coronary angiogram did not reveal any acute coronary occlusion. 5-FU-induced cardiotoxicity was suspected; the patient was admitted to a progressive care unit for close monitoring and infusion of calcium channel blockers was initiated. The patient’s symptoms and ECG findings gradually resolved, and two days later on discharge, patient was chest pain free and ECG was normal. …”
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The role of microalgae in providing essential minerals for sustainable swine nutrition by José A. M. Prates, José A. M. Prates

“…Microalgae species, such as Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina (currently Limnospira, formerly Arthrospira), are rich in essential minerals, supplying significant levels of calcium (3.5-12.8 g/kg), phosphorus (9.1-16.4 g/kg), zinc (16.2-280 mg/kg) and iron (512-1289 mg/kg), which are critical for growth, bone development and immune support in swine. …”
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ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY POST-PARTUM ORAL DRENCH IN DAIRY COWS: EFFECTON METABOLIC PROFILE by R. Schallenberger Gonçalves, F. Cardoso, F. de Souza Guagnini, L. J. Reyes Castañeda, F. Gonzalez

“…Biochemical determinations were performed in serum (albumin, urea, cholesterol, triglycerides, non-esterified fatty acids - ne F a -, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, aspartate transaminase - as T- and gammaglutamyl- transferase -GGT-) and a cow-side determination of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) was performed using the a bbot blood Precision Xtra system. …”
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An Adverse Outcome Pathway Linking Organohalogen Exposure to Mitochondrial Disease by Brooke McMinn, Alicia L. Duval, Christie M. Sayes

“…Pathway 2 shows the KEs that result from inadequate supply of glutathione, including calcium dysregulation and ATP depletion. Pathways 1 and 2 converge at a common KE: opening of the mitochondrial membrane transition pore (mPTP). …”
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Comparative evaluation of calretinin immunohistochemical expression in calcifying odontogenic cyst and ameloblastoma by Maryam Mahdizadeh, Nazanin Mahdavi, Ali Bijani, Fatima Bijani

“…Abstract Background Calretinin is a 29 kilodalton (KDa) calcium-binding protein that is expressed in normal and tumoral tissues. …”
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MEK1/2 Inhibitor (GDC0623) Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Primary Osteoblasts Inhibited by IL-1β through the MEK-Erk1/2 and Jak/Stat3 Pathways by Zeng-Qiao Zhang, Xiao-Shen Hu, Ye-Chen Lu, Jun-Peng Zhang, Wen-Yao Li, Wei-Yang Zhang, Wei Feng, Dao-Fang Ding, Jian-Guang Xu

“…Osteoblasts were cultured in an osteogenic induction medium for 1–3 weeks after which their differentiations were assessed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, Alizarin Red staining, calcium concentration, immunocytochemistry staining, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and immunofluorescence staining. …”
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