Dissolution mechanism of Al2O3 in refining slags containing Ce2O3 by Wang L.J., Wang Q., Li J.M., Chou K.C.

“…The mechanism of dissolution of Al2O3 in the Ce2O3 containing slag were also proposed as three steps involved: 1) the formation of calcium aluminates CaO•Al2O3 at the interface 2) the formation of 3CaO5Al2O3Ce2O3 as the reaction progresses; and 3) the dissolution of 3CaO5Al2O3Ce2O3 into the slag.…”
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Micronutrient Intake in a Cohort of Italian Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Adherence to Dietary Recommendations by Marisa Giorgini, Marilena Vitale, Lutgarda Bozzetto, Ornella Ciano, Angela Giacco, Anna Rivieccio, Ilaria Calabrese, Gabriele Riccardi, Angela A. Rivellese, Giovanni Annuzzi

“…As for minerals, adherence was low for potassium and selenium (0–23%); intermediate for zinc, copper, and magnesium; low and intermediate for calcium in men and women, respectively; and low for iron in women. …”
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Biomineral additives for self-healing of concrete by T. N. Chernykh, K. A. Gorbachevskykh, M. V. Kriushin, A. A. Orlov, M. V. Komelkova, P. O. Platkovskii

“…Cracks can self-heal by various methods, the most effective of which is microbial-induced precipitation of calcium carbonate.Materials and methods. Bacillus subtilis strains VKM B-70 and VKM B-501 (All-Russian Collection of Microorganisms), microsilica, metakaolin, and fly ash were used. …”
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Varying aggregate sizes, plasticizers, and supplementary cementitious materials to efficiently use Portland clinker in concrete by Asahi Amitani, Sabbie A Miller

“…PC is the primary source of GHG emissions from concrete, a function of the emissions derived from the production of its clinker, a kilned, quenched material composed of calcium silicates that, by mass, makes up the majority of PC. …”
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Layer-by-Layer Fabrication of PAH/PAMAM/Nano-CaCO3 Composite Films and Characterization for Enhanced Biocompatibility by Naemi Tonateni Shifeta, Shindume Lomboleni Hamukwaya, Qi An, Huiying Hao, Melvin Mununuri Mashingaidze

“…Polymer composites constituted of poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM), polyallylamine hydrochloride (PAH), and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) nanoparticles have good biocompatibility with physiological tissue and fluids, making them excellent candidates for biomedical applications. …”
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An In Vitro Study of the Effects of Methotrexate Loaded Biocomposite Beads on MG63 Osteoblast Cells by A. E. Malash, A. A. Al-esnawy, Khairy T. Ereiba, Ahmed M. Bakr, A. S. Abdraboh

“…Samples were named B0, S0, S1, S2, and S3, respectively. Calcium chloride (CaCl2) was used as a cross-linking agent. …”
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Survey algorithm for cold and hot water supply systems of residential buildings by N. A. Makisha, V. A. Chukhin

“…To assess the corrosion activity of water and determine the possibility of calcium carbonate release, various indices can be used: Langelier, Risner, Snow-Jackson, etc. …”
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Advancing Slope Stability and Hydrological Solutions Through Biocementation: A Bibliometric Review by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Tariq Ouahbi, Fock-Kui Kan, Qurratu Aini Sirat, Hafsat Omolara Raheem, Adharsh Rajasekar

“…The analysis reveals that China, the United States, and Japan are leading contributors to this field, with significant advancements in microbial-induced (MICP) and enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) techniques. …”
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CPK1 activates CNGCs through phosphorylation for Ca2+ signaling to promote root hair growth in Arabidopsis by Meijun Zhu, Bo-Ya Du, Yan-Qiu Tan, Yang Yang, Yang Zhang, Yong-Fei Wang

“…However, the underlying mechanisms for the regulation of CNGCs remain unknown. We report here that calcium dependent protein kinase 1 (CPK1) directly activates CNGC5/6/9 to promote Arabidopsis RH growth. …”
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Novel Bioceramic Urethral Bulking Agents Elicit Improved Host Tissue Responses in a Rat Model by Travis K. Mann-Gow, Benjamin J. King, Ahmed El-Ghannam, Christine Knabe-Ducheyne, Masatoshi Kida, Ole M. Dall, Jan Krhut, Peter Zvara

“…To test the physical properties and host response to the bioceramic particles, silica-calcium phosphate (SCPC10) and Cristobalite, in a rat animal model and compare their biocompatibility to the current clinically utilized urethral bulking materials. …”
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Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy by S. N. Mammayev, A. M. Karimova, T. E. Il’yasova, A. Sh. Khasayev

“…Disorder of signal conduction from β-adrenoreceptors, calcium channels receptors, decrease of cardiomyocyte membrane fluidity, increase of nitric oxide and carbon monoxide synthesis, elevation of endocannabinoid system activity and many other changes observed at LC, cause development of complex of structural and functional disorders in myocardium, underlying development of CCM. …”
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Risk factors and preventive measures for abnormal blood pressure during hemodialysis filtration for patients with sepsis by Zhang Chunfang, Lin Tingting, Xia Yu, Zhang Daowei

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age, blood calcium, fasting plasma glucose, intact parathyroid hormone, ultrafiltration volume, and ultrafiltration rate were independent risk factors, whereas albumin was a protective factor for ABP during HDF (p < 0.05). …”
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Annual Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Asif Hussain, Sushil Kumar Saini, Jaydeep Patel, Chandra Prakash Pal, Hemant Singh Chahar, Rohit Yadav

“…Zoledronic acid was given in single dose (15-min infusion). Serum calcium, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and lateral spine radiographs were performed at enrollment and after 12 months. …”
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A Review of the Hydrochemistry of a Deep Sedimentary Aquifer and Its Consequences for Geothermal Operation: Klaipeda, Lithuania by Maren Brehme, Kerstin Nowak, David Banks, Sigitas Petrauskas, Robertas Valickas, Klaus Bauer, Neil Burnside, Adrian Boyce

“…One can also speculate that inhibitor dosing could cause clogging of pore throats with needles of calcium polyphosphonate precipitate.…”
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Integration of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag into palm oil fuel ash based geopolymer concrete: a review by Ying Yi Tan, Hanizam Awang, Noor Haida Mohd Kaus

“…In addition, the presence of calcium oxide in FA and GGBS enhances the creation of C-S-H, N-A-S-H, and C-A-S-H gels, resulting in a decrease in porosity and an enhancement of the fresh and mechanical characteristics. …”

Annexin A5 knockdown inhibits cardiomyocyte apoptosis and alleviates cardiac hypertrophy via activating the PI3K/AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathway by Lina Zhao, Hongjuan Cao, Yao Yuan, Chunyan Liao, Dan Huang, Xiaoyi Li, Yueyao Zhao, Quanfeng Huang, Sha Li, Bei Zhang

“…Abstract Annexin A5 (ANXA5) is a small calcium-dependent protein that binds specifically to negatively charged phosphatidylserine as a marker of apoptosis. …”
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New options for targeting TRPV1 receptors for cancer treatment: odorous Chinese herbal medicine by Minghui Zhang, Minghui Zhang, Zongao Wang, Zongao Wang, Shaojun Liu, Shaojun Liu, Yuxuan Li, Yuxuan Li, Yanting Gong, Yanting Gong, Min Liu, Min Liu

“…Vanilloid1 (TRPV1), a subfamily of transient receptor channels, is one of the non-selective calcium channels, which is a bridge between cellular response and extracellular environmental networks, and is involved in a variety of pathophysiological processes. …”
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism due to Parathyroid Adenoma Originated from Supernumerary Gland by Fernando Mendoza-Moreno, Ángel Rodriguez-Pascual, María Rocío Díez-Gago, Marina Pérez-González, Laura Jiménez‐Alvárez, Isabel Furtado-Lobo, Manuel Díez‐Alonso, Fernando Noguerales-Fraguas

“…After the excision, the levels of serum calcium and parathyroid hormone were normalized. Conclusions. …”
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Bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds from a wheat beer enriched with alginate-encapsulated wine industry by-product by Anna Carolyna Goulart Vieira, Genilton Alves da Silva, Renata Valeriano Tonon, Gizele Cardoso Fontes Sant’Ana, Maria Helena Miguez da Rocha Leão, Daniel Perrone, Priscilla Filomena Fonseca Amaral

“…The phenolic compounds observed in WIBP and not in the craft beer (quercetin, rutin and syringic acids) were only detected after simulated digestion of WIBP beads that had been immersed in the beer, showing that the encapsulation of WIBP with calcium alginate beads protected the phenolic compounds until consumption. …”
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Regional Soil Patterns as Indicators of Late Cenozoic Change in the Critical Zone: A Baseline Synthesis for the Landscapes of Peninsular India by Yanni Gunnell, Nicolas Durand, Shanti Pappu

“…In a region mostly devoid of carbonate rock outcrops, the widely distributed pool of soils hosting abundant accumulations of pedogenic CaCO3 also reveals the magnitude of silicate bedrock weathering as a process for generating secondary calcium carbonate in the rock cycle, thereby highlighting an under-appreciated contribution to inorganic carbon sequestration in the global carbon cycle. …”
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