Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Molecular Mechanisms Underpinning Mycovirus-Mediated Hypervirulence in <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> Infecting <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> by Charalampos Filippou, Robert H. A. Coutts, Ioly Kotta-Loizou, Sam El-Kamand, Alexie Papanicolaou

“…Genes that participate in carbohydrate assimilation and transportation, and those essential for fungal survival and oxidative stress tolerance, calcium uptake, and iron uptake, were found to be overexpressed in the virus-infected isolate during the mid-infection stage. …”
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The Influence of Cochlear Implant-Based Electric Stimulation on the Electrophysiological Characteristics of Cultured Spiral Ganglion Neurons by Na Shen, Lei Zhou, Bin Lai, Shufeng Li

“…After 48 h treatment by 50 μA or 100 μA electrical stimulation, the action potential (AP) and voltage depended calcium current (ICa) of SGNs are recorded using whole-cell electrophysiological method. …”
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Effects of palm bunch ash and mycorrhiza on cucumber (Cucumis sativum L) performance on coarse-textured soil of Calabar, Southern Nigeria by Okechukwu Umunnakwe, Joyce Akpan, Francis Nwagwu, Edet Imuk, Bini Ebri

“…Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% probability was used to compare the means.Results There was increase in soil pH, organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium as a result of PBA and mycorrhiza applications. …”
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Effects of Coarse and Fine Crushed Clay Brick Content on the Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete and the Microscopic Mechanism by Jin Chang, Shi-lin Luo, Aierken Ailifeila, Lin-lin Chong, Jian-qing Jiang

“…The crushed clay bricks did not affect the types of concrete hydration products, and Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (C-S-H) and Ca(OH)2 crystals remained the early hydration products in RAC with crushed clay bricks. …”
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The global burden of cancer attributable to dietary factors from 1990 to 2019 by Jiping Xie, Jing Zhao

“…Conclusions: Our findings underscored the importance of increasing the consumption of whole grains, milk, and calcium, which can inform global dietary guidelines and cancer prevention strategies. …”
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Impact of In Situ Soil in Soil-Bentonite Cutoff Wall Backfill on Compressibility and Hydraulic Conductivity by Ridong Fan, Yuling Yang, Songyu Liu

“…This paper presents a comprehensive laboratory investigation on the compressibility and hydraulic conductivity (k) of soil-bentonite backfills created by simulated in situ soil and low-quality sodium activated calcium bentonite (SACaB). The simulated in situ soils are prepared using sand-natural clay mixtures with sand to natural clay mass ratios ranging from 0.5 to 6.0, and the bentonite content (BC) in the base mixture ranges from 0 to 15%. …”
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Nutritional and Functional Composition of Barley Varieties From Legambo District, Ethiopia by Yalew Yiblet, Worku Misganaw, Endale Adamu

“…In terms of mineral content, the samples exhibited varying levels of calcium (310–670 mg/100 g), iron (34.9–65 mg/100 g), zinc (8.9–16 mg/100 g), and magnesium (Mg) (520–1122 mg/100 g). …”
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Modulation of Blood Coagulation and Hematological Parameters by Crassocephalum crepidioides Leaf Methanol Extract and Fractions in STZ-Induced Diabetes in the Rat by Opeyemi O. Ayodele, Funmilayo D. Onajobi, Omolaja R. Osoniyi

“…Highest prolongation effects were recorded in the diabetic group treated with 100 mg/kg body weight of the hexane fraction. Plasma calcium concentration and platelet counts of C. crepidioides treated diabetic rats were significantly (P<0.05) reduced compared to diabetic control rats, while the red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin concentration, and packed cell volume (PCV) were significantly increased. …”
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Sealing Ability of Endodontic Cements: An In Vitro Study by Amira Kikly, Sabra Jaâfoura, Dorra Kammoun, Saida Sahtout

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the sealing ability of resin cement in comparison with calcium hydroxide-based cement. Materials and Methods. …”
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A Lipocalin-Derived Peptide Modulating Fibroblasts and Extracellular Matrix Proteins by Linda Christian Carrijo-Carvalho, Durvanei A. Maria, Janaina S. Ventura, Kátia L. P. Morais, Robson L. Melo, Consuelo Junqueira Rodrigues, Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi

“…This peptide suppressed caspase 3 activity and upregulated Bcl-2 and Ki-67, but did not interfere with GPCR calcium mobilization. Fibroblast responses also involved increased expression of proinflammatory mediators. …”
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Effect of fermented restaurant waste meal addition on growth performance of pangasius catfish (Pangasius pangasius) for promoting sustainable aquaculture by Andriani Yuli, Iskandar, Pratama Rusky I., Dwi Cahya Muhamad, Prima Mochamad Galuh N.

“…Restaurant waste, containing 10.89% protein, 9.70% fat, 0.39% phosphorus, and 0.08% calcium and 9.13% crude fiber, was fermented to enhance its nutritional value and determine its potential as a cost-effective feed ingredient. …”
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Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy: A Case Series and Review from an Inner-City Tertiary University Center in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy by Mohamed Omer, Zeenat Yousuf Bhat, Nanette Fonte, Nashat Imran, James Sondheimer, Yahya Osman‐Malik

“…Patients with lower PTH and the calcium-phosphate product levels had a relatively better outcome of CUA. …”
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Evaluation of self medication practices and prescription patterns in patients of chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional, questionnaire based study by Raakhi K Tripathi, Chaitali Pilliwar, Snehalata V. Gajbhiye, Sujeet K. Bhilwade, Tukaram Jamale

“…The most common classes of drugs prescribed in CKD patients were calcium channel blockers (41%), antidiabetic drugs (39%), diuretics (35%), gastrointestinal drugs (35%), and multivitamins (27%), with the average number of drugs being 5.84 ± 0.51. …”
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Mechanisms Underlying Adaptation of Respiratory Network Activity to Modulatory Stimuli in the Mouse Embryo by Marc Chevalier, Rafaël De Sa, Laura Cardoit, Muriel Thoby-Brisson

“…By combining electrophysiology and calcium imaging performed on embryonic brainstem slice preparations, we provide evidence showing that embryonic inspiratory pacemaker neurons are already intrinsically sensitive to neuromodulation and external conditions (i.e., temperature) affecting respiratory network activity, suggesting a potential role of pacemaker neurons in mediating rhythm adaptation to modulatory stimuli in the embryo.…”
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Effects of infield rainwater harvesting methods and organic manure in improving soil chemical properties and maize production in low rainfall area of Zimbabwe by Andrew Tapiwa Kugedera, Letticia Kudzai Kokerai

“…Total nitrogen, exchangeable calcium and magnesium were improved with application of cattle + compost manure. …”
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Effect of Epoxy Resin Emulsion on the Mechanical Properties of Oil Well Cement-Based Composites by Miao He, Jianjian Song, Mingbiao Xu, Lei He, Peng Xu

“…Compared with pure cement, resin cement slurry has no extra hydration products, but the formation of hydrated calcium silicate is inhibited. The microstructure shows that the resin forms a polymer film in the cement matrix and interweaves with cement hydration products, thus improving the flexibility of cement paste.…”
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Analyses of Mineral Content and Heavy Metal of Honey Samples from South and East Region of Turkey by Using ICP-MS by Serap Kılıç Altun, Hikmet Dinç, Nilgün Paksoy, Füsun Karaçal Temamoğulları, Mehmet Savrunlu

“…The aim of this study was to detect the levels of 13 elements (Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr), Aluminum (Al), and Selenium (Se)) in unifloral and multifloral honey samples from south and east regions of Turkey. …”
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Biodiesel Production Optimization from Waste Cooking Oil Using Animal Bone Catalyst by Joy Iruoghene Urete, Michael Owoicho Sule, Juliet Gordon, Olawale Samson Kolade, Roi Nze, Samuel Ayegu Tsebam, Oyedele Babatunde Oyeleye, David Udo Robinson, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga

“…The methyl esters and synthetic calcium oxide (CaO) from animal dumps were both analyzed. …”
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Caffeine's Vascular Mechanisms of Action by Darío Echeverri, Félix R. Montes, Mariana Cabrera, Angélica Galán, Angélica Prieto

“…In endothelial cells, it increases intracellular calcium stimulating the production of nitric oxide through the expression of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase enzyme. …”
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Mechanical properties and microstructure of pre-treated luffa fiber reinforced cement mortar. by Renqiang Yang, Zhengjun Guan, Lihua Zhang, Yong Shu

“…The SEM-EDS images revealed that cement mortar containing 1 cm fibers had a substantial presence of tinfoil-like C-S-H (hydrated calcium silicate) and needle-like AFt (ettringite) structures. …”
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