Development of an analytical method for the simultaneous determination of 22 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in maternal and umbilical cord blood by Swiha, Stéphanie, Pichon, Valérie, Fournier, Thierry, Gil, Sophie, Delaunay, Nathalie

“…Consequently, the determination of PAHs in maternal serum and umbilical cord blood is necessary but challenging, due to their highly varied physico-chemical properties and trace presence. The aim of this project was to develop a method enabling, for the first time, the simultaneous determination of 22 listed PAHs from small volumes (100 ${\mu }$L) of maternal serum and umbilical cord blood, including a sample pre-treatment reducing as far as possible the quantity of solvents used. …”
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Reduction of bioavailability and leachability of heavy metals during agitated pile composting of Salvinia natans weed of Loktak lake by W. Roshan Singh, Shashi Kumar Pankaj, Ajay S. Kalamdhad

“…Methods Studies were conducted on the transformations of the physico-chemical parameters and the total amount, bioavailable and leachable forms of heavy metals and minerals during agitated pile composting of S. natans with rice husk and cattle manure in five different combinations [trial 1 (5 S. natans: 4 cattle manure: 1 rice husk), trial 2 (6 S. natans: 3 cattle manure: 1 rice husk), trial 3 (7 S. natans: 2 cattle manure: 1 rice husk), trial 4 (8 S. natans: 1 cattle manure: 1 rice husk) and trial 5 (10 S. natans: 0 cattle manure: 0 rice husk)]. …”
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Characterization of an Endemic Plant Origanum grosii from Morocco: Trace Element Concentration and Antihyperglycemic Activities by H. El hassouni, M. Bouhrim, R. El hajji, M. Bnouham, A. Ziyyat, A. Romane

“…The one responsible for this property could be the synergy between the trace elements and the nature of the chemical families of O. grosii species, which can make this plant useful in the management of postprandial hyperglycemia.…”
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Assessment of Microbiological Indoor Air Quality in Cattle Breeding Farms by Justyna Szulc, Małgorzata Okrasa, Katarzyna Dybka-Stępień, Michael Sulyok, Adriana Nowak, Anna Otlewska, Bogumiła Szponar, Katarzyna Majchrzycka

“…Furthermore, the dust contained 113 chemical compounds, including characteristically fungal metabolites, bacterial metabolites, phytoestrogens and antibiotics. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Midrange Wireless Power Transfer Using Dielectric Resonators by Azuwa Ali, Mohd Najib Mohd Yasin, Wan Fahmin Faiz Wan Ali, Norsuria Mahmed, Muhammad Ramlee Kamarudin, Ismahayati Adam, Muzammil Jusoh, Hasliza Abdul Rahim, Shing Fhan Khor, Nurulazlina Ramli, Norshamsuri Ali

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Structural and Thermal Properties of Ethiopian Eri and Mulberry Silk Fibres by Getnet Melesse, Desalegn Atalie, Ayano Koyrita

“…Eri and mulberry silk fibre properties such as morphological structure, chemical properties, linear density, filament length, tensile strength, elongation, thermal property, and luster were measured using ES ISO and ASTM standard methods. …”
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Anti-Neuroinflammatory Effects of Prenylated Indole Alkaloids from the Antarctic Fungus <i>Aspergillus</i> sp. Strain SF-7367 by Zhiming Liu, Chi-Su Yoon, Thao Quyen Cao, Hwan Lee, Il-Chan Kim, Joung Han Yim, Jae Hak Sohn, Dong-Sung Lee, Hyuncheol Oh

“…Secondary metabolites of SF-7367 were isolated using high-performance liquid chromatography followed by validation of their anti-inflammatory effects in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BV2 microglia and RAW264.7 macrophages. Chemical analysis of metabolites from the fungal strain revealed five known compounds: epideoxybrevianamide E (<b>1</b>), brevianamide V/W (<b>2</b>), brevianamide K (<b>3</b>), brevianamide Q (<b>4</b>), and brevianamide R (<b>5</b>). …”
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The milpa, from Mesoamerica to present days, a multicropping traditional agricultural system serving agroecology by Vazeux-Blumental, Noa, Manicacci, Domenica, Tenaillon, Maud

“…However, the use of elite varieties and chemical inputs in conventional conducts prevents full exploitation of positive interactions between species. …”
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Near-Infrared Spectroscopy as a Process Analytical Technology Tool for Monitoring the Steaming Process of Gastrodiae rhizoma with Multiparameters and Chemometrics by Yamin Zuo, Jing Yang, Chen Li, Xuehua Deng, Shengsheng Zhang, Qing Wu

“…About 10 lab scale batches were employed to construct quantitative models to determine four chemical ingredients and moisture change during the steaming process. …”
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Impact of Molecular and Crystal Structure on the Melting Points in Halo-Substituted Phenyl-Quinazolinones by Ivica Đilović, Nenad Judaš, Mario Komar, Maja Molnar, Marta Počkaj, Tomislav Balić

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Identification and Pathogenicity of <i>Fusarium</i> Species from Herbaceous Plants on Grassland in Qiaojia County, China by Yanzhu Gao, Zhixiao Zhang, Mei Ji, Sangzi Ze, Haodong Wang, Bin Yang, Lianrong Hu, Ning Zhao

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Epigenetically Mediated Pathogenic Effects of Phenanthrene on Regulatory T Cells by Jing Liu, Luhua Zhang, Lisa C. Winterroth, Marco Garcia, Shannon Weiman, Jillian W. Wong, John B. Sunwoo, Kari C. Nadeau

“…We hypothesized that different chemical entities of PAH induce Treg to become either Th2 or Th17 effector T cells through epigenetic modification of FOXP3. …”
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Development and Optimization of Nano-Hydroxyapatite Encapsulating Tocotrienol-Rich Fraction Formulation Using Response Surface Methodology by Anis Syauqina Mohd Zaffarin, Shiow-Fern Ng, Min Hwei Ng, Haniza Hassan, Ekram Alias

“…The nHA is also a well-known biomaterial which has chemical and structural similarities to bone minerals. …”
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Utilizing Local Waste: Sustainable Adsorption of Reactive Blue 235 on Surfactant-Modified Bamboo Fibers by Samriti Vaid, Varinder Kaur, Sanyog Sharma, Anupinder Singh, Bhavna Vaid, Raj Kumar Arya, G. D. Verros

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Seasonal phytochemical study and antimicrobial potential of Vetiveria zizanioides roots by Dos Santos Delair Silveira, Oberger Júlia Vieira, Niero Rivaldo, Wagner Theodoro, Delle Monache Franco, Cruz Alexandre Bella, Martin-Quintal Zhelmy, Cechinel Filho Valdir

“…Considering the high levels of chemical constituents and their biological activity in dichloromethane fraction, the plants were grown in different seasons and the respective dichloromethane fractions were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. …”
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Regulation of adipocyte differentiation and lipid metabolism by novel synthetic chromenes exploring anti-obesity and broader therapeutic potential by Kewalin Inthanon, Natthawut Wong-a-nan, Srisulak Dheeranupattana, Andres Garcia Guerra, Neal M. Davies, Chatchai Kesornpun, Sasithorn Sangher, Prasat Kittakoop

“…This modeling provides prospective anti-HIV activity, pharmacokinetic, metabolism, and permeability data, setting the groundwork for further investigation into these potential new chemical entities.…”
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Socio-spatial vulnerability index of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Mexico in 2020 by Enríque Ibarra-Zapata, Darío Gaytán-Hernández, Yolanda Terán-Figueroa, Verónica Gallegos-García, Carmen del Pilar Suárez-Rodríguez, Sergio Zarazúa Guzmán, Omar Parra Rodríguez

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Greener and rapid magnetic solid phase microextraction method using Fe3O4@Al2O3/AC for chromatographic determination of neonicotinoid pesticides in vegetable oils by Musiiwa V. Sengane, Masixole Sihlahla, Philiswa N. Nomngongo, Nomvano Mketo

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Combined use of zoophytophagous mirids for sustainable biological protection of greenhouse tomato crops by Kouassi A. J. Konan, Coline C. Jaworski, Lucie S. Monticelli, Mnqobi Zuma, Roger Boll, Marie-France N. Kouadio, Thibaud Martin, Benjamin Gard, Roselyne Souriau, Anne-Violette Lavoir, Nicolas Desneux

“…Abstract Tuta absoluta and Bemisia tabaci are two key worldwide tomato pests. In response to chemical control limits, the use of zoophytophagous mirid predators as biocontrol agents is being increasingly studied and proposed for the management of these pests. …”
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Study of the Phytochemical Composition, the Antioxidant and the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Two Sub-Saharan Plants: Piliostigma reticulatum and Piliostigma thonningii by K. Boualam, B. Ndiaye, H. Harhar, M. Tabyaoui, N. Ayessou, K. Taghzouti

“…These results show that both plants exhibit significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, their chemical compounds could have potential applications as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory drugs.…”
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