Unveiling the Original Polychromy of Archaic Architecture: The Gigantomachy on the West Pediment of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi (6th c. B.C.) by Giasemi G. Frantzi, Georgios P. Mastrotheodoros, Panayiotis Theoulakis, Sotiria Kogou, Athanasia Psalti, Hariclia Brecoulaki

“…Notably, these pigments were applied over a white calcium-rich layer, which served as a primer for the porous stone. …”
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The Effect of the Increasing Doses of Vermicompost Applications to Soil on Some Nutrient Concentrations in Olive (Olea europaea L.) Leaves by Ayşe Nur Coşkun, Ali Sümer

“…Macro nutrient element concentrations namely nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) stayed inside the limit values upon applications of increasing doses of vermicompost. …”
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Optimized “In Vitro” Culture Conditions for Human Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts by Claudia Casnici, Donatella Lattuada, Noemi Tonna, Katia Crotta, Claudio Storini, Fabio Bianco, Marcello Claudio Truzzi, Costantino Corradini, Ornella Marelli

“…In addition, modulation of intracellular calcium dynamics elicited in response to synovial fluid or TNF-alpha exposure is different and suggests a role for the purinergic signalling in the modulation of the effects. …”
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Subgingival Delivery of Statins as an Adjunct in the Non-Surgical Treatment of Periodontitis: A Systematic Review by Magdalena Maria Pietrzko, Maciej Pietrzko, Wojciech Niemczyk, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…The keywords used for the PubMed search were determined with the help of the MeSH Browser Tool and were as follows: Periodontitis [Mesh] AND Statin [Mesh] OR Simvastatin [Mesh] OR Atorvastatin [Mesh] or Rosuvastatin Calcium [Mesh]. Based on the authors’ inclusion and exclusion criteria, 20 results were included in the review, out of 937. …”
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Osteopontin Bridging Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Autoimmune Diseases by Nausicaa Clemente, Davide Raineri, Giuseppe Cappellano, Elena Boggio, Francesco Favero, Maria Felicia Soluri, Chiara Dianzani, Cristoforo Comi, Umberto Dianzani, Annalisa Chiocchetti

“…This is in part ascribable to the fact that OPN is a complex molecule with several posttranslational modifications and it may act as either an immobilized protein of the extracellular matrix or a soluble cytokine or an intracytoplasmic molecule by binding to a wide variety of molecules including crystals of calcium phosphate, several cell surface receptors, and intracytoplasmic molecules. …”
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The Effects of Hemodialysis on Tear Osmolarity by Muhittin Taskapili, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Rukiye Aydin, Kursat Atalay, Ahmet Kirgiz, Dede Sit, Hasan Kayabasi

“…Tear osmolarity of ESRD patients before and after the hemodialysis program was determined as well as the blood biochemical data including glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium, urea, and creatinine levels. Results. Totally 43 eyes of 43 patients (20 females and 23 males) with a mean age of 53.98±18.06 years were included in the study. …”
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Composition and Biological Properties of Agaricus bisporus Fruiting Bodies – a Review by Muszyńska Bożena, Kała Katarzyna, Rojowski Jacek, Grzywacz Agata, Opoka Włodzimierz

“…A. bisporus is also a rich source of selenium, zinc and other elements such as magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur or manganese. In conclusion, the presence of these compounds and elements with biological activity in fruiting bodies of A. bisporus confirms their nutraceutical and medicinal properties.…”
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The E3-ligase Siah2 activates mitochondrial quality control in neurons to maintain energy metabolism during ischemic brain tolerance by Maria Josè Sisalli, Elena D’Apolito, Ornella Cuomo, Giovanna Lombardi, Michele Tufano, Lucio Annunziato, Antonella Scorziello

“…By contrast, hypoxia reduced the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α), a marker of mitochondrial biogenesis, whereas its expression was increased after reoxygenation thus improving mitochondrial membrane potential, mitochondrial calcium content, and mitochondrial morphology, hence leading to neuroprotection in IPC. …”
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Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Parathyroid Carcinoma Mimic Hürthle Cell Thyroid Neoplasm by Chutintorn Sriphrapradang, Pattana Sornmayura, Niramol Chanplakorn, Objoon Trachoo, Pattarana Sae-Chew, Rangsima Aroonroch

“…Prior to right lobectomy, laboratories revealed elevated serum calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH). Careful history taking revealed chronic knee pain and ossifying fibroma at the maxilla. …”
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Analysis of Fatty Acids and Amino Acids of Three Local Freshwater Bagridae Fish Species in the Kampar Kanan River, Indonesia, for Food Security by Azrita Azrita, Hafrijal Syandri, HazlinaAhamad Zakeri, Harfiandri Damanhuri, Netti Aryani

“…Regarding mineral contents, the calcium levels ranged from 1.49 to 1.66 mg/g, iron levels from 28.35 to 40.36 μg/g, and zinc levels from 24.03 to 54.46 μg/g. …”
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Effect of Problem Based Learning Scenario on Knowledge of Third Class Students About Childhood Poisoning by Nazan Karaoğlu, Sevgi Pekcan, Burak Cem Soner, Muzaffer Şeker, Rahmi Örs

“…Number of correct answers increased significantly for knowledge about commonly used drugs in clinical practice like anti-depressants, calcium canal blockers, oral antidiabetics that were marked as non-toxic by the students although they are toxic (p<0.05). …”
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Research Progress on Effects of Antifreeze Components, Nanoparticles and Pre-Curing on the Properties of Low-Temperature Curing Materials by Xianhua Yao, Mingduo Wan, Yongsheng Zhu, Lihua Niu, Xiaoxiang Ji, Shengqiang Chen, Wei He, Linyan Han

“…Additionally, the improvement of macro-micro properties in cement-based materials through mineral admixtures, nanoparticles, and hydrated calcium silicate seeds is summarized. The influence of pre-curing on the mechanical properties of cement-based materials is analyzed, focusing on the relationship between pre-curing time and the critical strength of frost resistance. …”
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Effects of traditional Chinese medicine Zuo-Gui-Wan on gut microbiota in an osteoporotic mouse model by Junjie Li, HaomingYou, Yucheng Hu, Ruxu Li, Tianxin Ouyang, Qiang Ran, Guilong Zhang, Yong Huang

“…After eight weeks of Zuo-Gui-Wan treatment via gavage, serum calcium, phosphorus, ALT, AST, CREA, and other biochemical indicators were measured. …”
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Polyelectrolyte Complexation versus Ionotropic Gelation for Chitosan-Based Hydrogels with Carboxymethylcellulose, Carboxymethyl Starch, and Alginic Acid by Elizabeth Henao, Ezequiel Delgado, Héctor Contreras, Germán Quintana

“…Thus, the anionic charge was provided by carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), carboxymethylated starch (CMS), and alginic acid (AA); calcium chloride (CaCl2) and chitosan (CS) were used for the ionotropic gelation and polyelectrolyte complexation, respectively. …”
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The Effects of Pitavastatin on Nuclear Factor-Kappa B and ICAM-1 in Human Saphenous Vein Graft Endothelial Culture by Bulent Demir, Burak Onal, Sibel Ozyazgan, Esra Demir, Vedat Bakuy, Ahmet Gokhan Akkan

“…Low-dose (0.1 μM/L) and high-dose (1μM/L) pitavastatin calcium were administered as a frontline therapy in human saphenous endothelial cell culture, followed by induction of inflammation by TNF-α and determination of mRNA level alterations of ICAM-1 and NF-κB genes of endothelial cells using the qRT-PCR method. …”
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Characterization and classification of soils in the irrigable land of Achewa small-scale irrigation area, Itang special district, southwest Gambella, Ethiopia by Wasihun Mengiste, Dereje Tsegaye, Samuel Dagalo, Teshome Yitbareke

“…Soil CEC and PBS were high and very high across all slope positions, with the dominant soluble cations being Calcium followed by magnesium, potassium, and sodium and extractable micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu) were high to medium. …”
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Modeling the modulation of beta oscillations in the basal ganglia by dual-target optogenetic stimulation by Xiaomin Wang, Ying Yu, Qingyun Wang

“…Excitation of D1 medium spine neuron (MSN), calcium-binding protein parvalbumin (PV) GPe, and inhibition of globus pallidus interna (GPi) can effectively suppress synchronous bursting activity in GPi, while excitation of GPi promotes high-frequency discharge to disrupt beta oscillations. …”
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Identification of molecular characteristics in polycystic ovary syndrome using single-cell and transcriptome analysis by Xiaolin Zhu, Yanhua Han, Yuenan Feng, Yuanli Shan, Chang Liu, Kexin Wang, Xiaoke Li, Shidi Zhang, Yaguang Han

“…Enrichment analysis revealed that genes in the bisque4 module were mainly involved in the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, calcium signaling pathway, and Ras signaling pathway. …”
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Functional Properties, Antioxidant Activity, and Organoleptic Quality of Novel Biscuit Produced by Moroccan Cladode Flour “Opuntia ficus-indica” by Bouchra Nabil, Rachida Ouaabou, Mourad Ouhammou, Lamia Essaadouni, Mostafa Mahrouz

“…Major minerals determined by ICP-MS were calcium (4.47 g/100 g); potassium (1.25 g/100 g); magnesium (1.46 g/100 g); and trace elements such as zinc (1.77 mg/100 g), copper (0.95 mg/100 g), and selenium (148.5 μg/100 g). …”
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Effect of Intensive Blood Pressure Control on Cardiovascular Remodeling in Hypertensive Patients with Nephrosclerosis by Otelio Randall, John Kwagyan, Tamrat Retta, Kenneth Jamerson, Velvie Pogue, Keith Norris, Muluemebet Ketete, Shichen Xu, Tom Greene, Xuelei Wang, Lawrence Agodoa

“…Subjects were randomly assigned to usual MAP goal (102–107 mmHg) or a lower MAP goal (≤92 mmHg) and randomized to beta-blocker, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker. After covariate adjustment, a higher PP was associated with increased risk of CV outcome (RR = 1.28, CI = 1.11–1.47, P<0.01) and new LVH (RR = 1.26, CI = 1.04–1.54, P=0.02). …”
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