Executioner caspases degrade essential mediators of pathogen-host interactions to inhibit growth of intracellular Listeria monocytogenes by Marilyne Lavergne, Raffael Schaerer, Sara De Grandis, Safaa Bouheraoua, Oluwadamilola Adenuga, Tanja Muralt, Tiffany Schaerer, Léa Chèvre, Alessandro Failla, Patricia Matthey, Michael Stumpe, Dieter Kressler, Pierre-Yves Mantel, Michael Walch

“…To establish infections in a human host, Listeria monocytogenes deploy virulence mediators, including membranolytic listeriolysin O (LLO) and the invasion associated protein p60 (Iap), allowing phagosomal escape, intracellular replication and cell-to-cell spread. Here, by means of chemical and genetical modifications, we show that the executioner caspases-3 and -7 efficiently inhibit growth of intracellular Listeria monocytogenes in host cells. …”
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Essential Oils from Citrus Peels Promote Calcium Overload-Induced Calcicoptosis in U251 Cells by Yurong Li, Juanjuan Wei, Zimao Ye, Chen Ji, Wenji Li, Li Xu, Zhiqin Zhou

“…Citrus peel essential oils (CPEOs) have demonstrated substantial medicinal potential for glioblastoma treatment because of their extensive antitumor effects, low potential for drug resistance, and ability to cross the human blood–brain barrier. In this study, the chemical compositions of five CPEOs were analyzed via gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). …”
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The feasibility study of natural pigments as food colorants and seasonings pigments safety on dried tofu coloring by Wei-Sheng Lin, Pei Hua He, Chi-Fai Chau, Bo-Kang Liou, Shiming Li, Min-Hsiung Pan

“…In addition, researches showed that chemical soy sauce produces a trace of methylglyoxal (MGO) in the manufacturing process, which is related to diseases such as oxidative stress, diabetes, and cognitive deterioration. …”
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Development of a method to achieve antegrade in situ fenestration of endovascular stent grafts in abdominal aortic aneurysms by Cyrus J. Darvish, BS, Nicholas P. Lagerman, MS, Oldrich Virag, BS, Hannah Parks, BS, Yash K. Pandya, MD, Mohammad H. Eslami, MD, David A. Vorp, PhD, Timothy K. Chung, PhD

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The guanine nucleotide exchange factor DOCK5 negatively regulates osteoblast differentiation and BMP2-induced bone regeneration via the MKK3/6 and p38 signaling pathways by Ju Ang Kim, Soomin Im, Jiwon Lim, Jung Min Hong, Hye Jung Ihn, Jong-Sup Bae, Jung-Eun Kim, Yong Chul Bae, Eui Kyun Park

“…This study investigated the effect of DOCK5 on bone regeneration using C21, a DOCK5 chemical inhibitor, and Dock5-deficient mice. Osteoblast differentiation and bone regeneration were analyzed using bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and various animal models. …”
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Tetramycin ameliorates tebuconazole·azoxystrobin to control leaf spot and viral diseases of Taizishen by Bing Tian, Bing Tian, Chenglin Tang, Jiaqi Liu, Boya Jin, Cheng Zhang

“…This study highlights the combined application of low-dosage tebuconazole·azoxystrobin and tetramycin as a practicable measure for controlling leaf spot and viral diseases in Taizishen, promoting its resistance, growth, and quality, as well as reducing chemical pesticide application.…”
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Characterization of Cantal and Salers Protected Designation of Origin Cheeses Based on Sensory Analysis, Physicochemical Characteristics and Volatile Compounds by Cécile Bord, Louis Lenoir, Julie Benoit, Delphine Guérinon, Gilles Dechambre, Christophe Chassard, Christian Coelho

“…The provenance of milk from two dairy cow breeds (<i>Salers</i> and <i>non-Salers</i>) was discussed sensorially and chemically for each cheese sample and for each cheese category. …”
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The Oil-Bearing Strata of Permian Deposits of the Ashal’cha Oil Field Depending on the Content, Composition, and Thermal Effects of Organic Matter Oxidation in the Rocks by Galina P. Kayukova, Anastasiya N. Mikhailova, Igor P. Kosachev, Dmitry A. Emelyanov, Mikhail A. Varfolomeev, Boris V. Uspensky, Alexey V. Vakhin

“…According to the molecular mass distribution of alkanes of normal and isoprenoid structure, extracts from rocks are differentiated according to three chemical types of oil: type A1, in which n-alkanes of composition C14 and above are present, and types A2 and B2, in which n-alkanes are destroyed to varying degrees by processes microbial destruction, which indicates a different intensity of biochemical processes in productive strata of Permian sediments. …”
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Proinflammatory Effects of Diesel Exhaust Nanoparticles on Scleroderma Skin Cells by A. Mastrofrancesco, M. Alfè, E. Rosato, V. Gargiulo, C. Beatrice, G. Di Blasio, B. Zhang, D. S. Su, M. Picardo, S. Fiorito

“…The effects of carbon-based nanoparticulate collected at the exhaust of newer (Euro 5) and older (Euro 4) diesel engines on SSc skin keratinocytes and fibroblasts were evaluated in vitro by assessing the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1α, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α) and fibroblast chemical mediators (metalloproteases 2, 3, 7, 9, and 12; collagen types I and III; VEGF). …”
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Nanocomposite magnetic hydrogel with dual anisotropic properties induces osteogenesis through the NOTCH-dependent pathways by Shijia Tang, Yue Yan, Xiaoli Lu, Peng Wang, Xueqin Xu, Ke Hu, Sen Yan, Zhaobin Guo, Xiao Han, Feimin Zhang, Ning Gu

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Simultaneous Determination of Cr, As, Se, and Other Trace Metal Elements in Seawater by ICP-MS with Hybrid Simultaneous Preconcentration Combining Iron Hydroxide Coprecipitation an... by Akihide Itoh, Masato Ono, Kota Suzuki, Takumi Yasuda, Kazuhiko Nakano, Kimika Kaneshima, Kazuho Inaba

“…Moreover, for speciation analyses of Cr, As, and Se, the pH dependence on recovery for the different chemical forms of Cr, As, and Se was investigated. …”
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<i>Lomatium</i> Species of the Intermountain Western United States: A Chemotaxonomic Investigation Based on Essential Oil Compositions by William N. Setzer, Ambika Poudel, Prabodh Satyal, Kathy Swor, Clinton C. Shock

“…<i>triternatum</i> were too variable to confidently assign a chemical type. The major components in the <i>L. nudicaule</i> essential oils were β-phellandrene (16.0–45.7%), (<i>Z</i>)-ligustilide (5.6–47.1%), (<i>E</i>)-β-ocimene (3.3–9.9%), and δ-3-carene (0.2–12.6%). …”
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First evidence of sinter and travertine in Cameroon: fault reactivation and geothermal implications by Tchouatcha, Milan Stafford, Kouske, Arnaud Patrice, Tamfuh, Primus Azinwi, Préat, Alain, Toyama, René, Feumba, Roger, Tiokeng Ngounfack, Vannelle, Madjingain, Vivant, Konglim, Yaya Berinyuy, Tchameni, Rigobert

“…The europium anomalies values (Eu/Eu*: 0.54–1.78) indicate the temperature variation of precipitated deposits related to distance of the deep hot water flow. The chemical compositions of the lithofacies show the diversity of the spring deposits related to complex phenomena of internal migration of mineralized hot water and the tectonic controls during the Precambrian fault reactivations.…”
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The <i>MCPH7</i> Gene Product STIL Is Essential for Dendritic Spine Formation by Tohru Matsuki, Hidenori Tabata, Masashi Ueda, Hideaki Ito, Koh-ichi Nagata, Yumi Tsuneura, Shima Eda, Kenji Kasai, Atsuo Nakayama

“…FRET experiments showed that Rac activation is impaired in STIL knockdown neurons. Chemical long-term potentiation, which triggers Rac activation, promoted STIL accumulation in the spine and its association with ARHGEF7. …”
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Application of Flour Blends from Modified Cassava and Suweg Flours in Gluten-Free Steamed Brownies by Herlina Marta, Shifa Auliya Yusnia, Fetriyuna Fetriyuna, Heni Radiani Arifin, Yana Cahyana, Dewi Sondari

“…The results showed that the MCF to SF ratio significantly influenced various parameters of flour blends, such as chemical compositions, color characteristics, pasting, and functional properties. …”
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Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Peroxide Production via BiVO4‐Based Photocatalysts by Hui Ling Tan, Casandra Hui Teng Chai, Jerry Zhi Xiong Heng, Quyen Vu Thi, Xuelian Wu, Yun Hau Ng, Enyi Ye

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Ethnotherapeutic Uses and Phytochemical Composition of Physalis peruviana L.: An Overview by Félicien Mushagalusa Kasali, Jonans Tusiimire, Justin Ntokamunda Kadima, Casim Umba Tolo, Anke Weisheit, Amon Ganafa Agaba

“…P. peruviana plays an essential role in managing diseases in some countries and is rich in chemical compounds, which need to be isolated and investigated pharmacologically before clinical trials.…”
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Exploring nanocomposite materials in clinical dermatology: Innovations for treating skin diseases by Sandipan Dasgupta, Subhasundar Maji, Sanjay Dey, Moitreyee Chattopadhyay, Ananya Chanda, Satarupa Acharjee, Kousik Santra, Kazi Asraf Ali

“…Additionally, hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites enhance mechanical properties and bioactivity through chemical bonding with the polymer matrix. These advancements show significant potential in treating various skin conditions, including wounds, infections, cancer, and tissue engineering. …”
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Analysis of environmental health risks from exposure to polyethylene terephthalate microplastics in refilled drinking water by S. Kasim, A. Daud, A.B. Birawida, A. Mallongi, A.I. Arundana, A. Rasul, M. Hatta

“…If they build up in the body, microplastics may have harmful consequences, including organ inflammation, internal or external damage, and chemical alteration of plastics that have already entered the body.CONCLUSION: Some measures of risk management that can be performed are to reduce the concentration of risk agents if the pattern and timing of consumption cannot be changed, reduce the consumption pattern (intake rate) if the concentration of risk agents and the time of consumption cannot be changed, and reduce the contact time if the risk agent concentration and consumption pattern cannot be changed.…”
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Effect of Bacterial Nanocellulose with Chemisorbed Antiseptics on Alveolar Bone Repair in Rats Undergoing Bisphosphonate Therapy by Marcelo Matos Rocha, Valesca Sander Koth, Marcela Wiltgen Jeffman, Fernanda Gonçalves Salum, Josiane de Almeida, Karina Cesca, Karen Cherubini

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