Structure of a Sulfated Capsular Polysaccharide from the Marine Bacterium <i>Cobetia marina</i> KMM 1449 and a Genomic Insight into Its Biosynthesis by Maxim S. Kokoulin, Yulia V. Savicheva, Alina P. Filshtein, Ludmila A. Romanenko, Marina P. Isaeva

“…The CPS was isolated by saline solution, purified by a series of chromatographic procedures, and studied by chemical methods along with 1D and 2D ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. …”
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Effects and function of citric acid on fermentation quality and microbial community in sugarcane tops silage with high and low water-soluble carbohydrate content by Qichao Gu, Jie Zhang, Bo Lin, Hao Ding, Qi Yan, Caixiang Wei, Yipei Yao, Ruizhanghui Wang, Caixia Zou

“…The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of CA on the chemical composition, fermentation quality, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of STS with high and low WSC contents before or after aerobic exposure. …”
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Non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatments enhance the growth, photosynthesis, metabolite accumulation, and nutritional value of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Herit) leaves by Hussein S. Mohamed, Dalia Shehata, Ahmed M. Mahmoud, Maha H. Khalaf, Mohammad K. Okla, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, Yasmeen A. Alwasel, Ibrahim A. Alaraidh, Ali El-Keblawy, Izabela Josko, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy

“…Abstract This study investigated the effects of non-thermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) treatment on the growth, chemical composition, and biological activity of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Herit) leaves. …”
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Comparing the effects of Mycozin and Clotrimazole 1% creams on vaginal candidiasis: a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial by Khadije Hajizadeh, Zahra Alivand, Vahideh Rahmani, Leila Mehrannia, Sanam Nami, Behrooz Shokouhi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…The resistance to azole compounds, and the side effects of chemical drugs have been reported following azole therapy. …”
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Analysis of Anthocyanins Extracted from the Acai Fruit (Euterpe oleracea): A Potential Novel Vital Dye for Chromovitrectomy by Cristiane S. Peris, Rafael R. Caiado, Acácio Alves Souza Lima-Filho, Eduardo B. Rodrigues, Michel Eid Farah, Mariana Batista Gonçalves, Bruno de Queiroz Alves, Joao Guilherme Palma Urushima, Raul Ragazzi, Mauricio Maia

“…Independent of the dye concentration tested, the anthocyanin concentration was similar. Standardized chemical characteristics of this new dye may allow its use during chromovitrectomy in humans.…”
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Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Gummy Candies Fortified with Microcapsules of Guinea Pig (<i>Cavia porcellus</i>) Blood Erythrocytes and Tumbo (<i>Passiflora tarminiana</... by Carlos A. Ligarda-Samanez, Eliana Villano-Limache, Williams Pichihua-Oscco, David Choque-Quispe, Reynaldo Sucari-León, Dante Fermín Calderón Huamaní, Germán De la Cruz, Rober Luciano-Alipio, Wilber Cesar Calsina Ponce, Yolanda Aroquipa-Durán, María José Victoria Campos-Huamaní

“…FTIR analysis confirmed physical incorporation with no chemical interactions between ingredients. These results demonstrate that the encapsulation of erythrocytes by vacuum drying not only preserves the bioactive compounds but also improves the organoleptic properties of the gummies, making them an attractive product for consumers. …”
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Carbon Stock and Soil Characteristics under Expansive Shrubs in the Dry Afromontane Forest in Northern Ethiopia by Mebrahtu Haile, Emiru Birhane, Meley Mekonen Rannestad, Muyiwa S. Adaramola

“…Increased presence of expansive plant species could bring about various ecological influences on biomass carbon, soil organic carbon, and the physical and chemical properties of the soils. However, their impacts on these ecological parameters could differ due to a wide range of life forms, plant communities of the invaded ecosystems, and abiotic conditions. …”
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Salinity stress-induced impacts on biomass production, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities and oxidative stress in watermeal (Wolffia globosa) by Nitesh Kumar Yadav, Arun Bhai Patel, Himanshu Priyadarshi, Sampa Baidya

“…FT-IR profiles indicated changes in chemical composition and functional groups due to salt stress. …”
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Fusion to Flaviviral Leader Peptide Targets HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase for Secretion and Reduces Its Enzymatic Activity and Ability to Induce Oxidative Stress but Has No Major Eff... by Anastasia Latanova, Stefan Petkov, Yulia Kuzmenko, Athina Kilpeläinen, Alexander Ivanov, Olga Smirnova, Olga Krotova, Sergey Korolev, Jorma Hinkula, Vadim Karpov, Maria Isaguliants, Elizaveta Starodubova

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The role of flavonoids in mitigating food originated heterocyclic aromatic amines that concerns human wellness by Hui Teng, Hongting Deng, Chang Zhang, Hui Cao, Qun Huang, Lei Chen

“…However, heating processes cause the meat to become more appetizing with changes in texture, appearance, flavor, and chemical properties by the altering of protein structure and other ingredients. …”
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Growth of off-flavours-caused phytoplankton in milkfish culture fertilized with different N:P by Rahmadi Azis, Ridwan Affandi, Kukuh Nirmala, Triheru Prihadi

“…Off-flavours in fish is caused by two chemical compounds those are geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB). …”
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The study of miRNA-211 affects melanogenesis progress in Cashmere goats via suppressing <i>AP1S2</i> by B. Zhang, R. Liu, T. Ma, X. Li, Y. Zhao, H. Su, J. Li, Y. Li, H. Jiang, Q. Zhang

“…Following subcutaneous injection of antagomiRNA-211 (chemical modification inhibitor), the expression levels of the <i>AP1S2</i> gene and protein were enhanced, and the localization in the hair follicle was also increased. …”
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Ionospheric Response to the 24–27 February 2023 Solar Flare and Geomagnetic Storms Over the European Region Using a Machine Learning–Based Tomographic Technique by Ting Li, Dunyong Zheng, Changyong He, Fei Ye, Pengfei Yuan, Yibin Yao, Mengguang Liao, Jian Xie

“…The analysis showed that ambipolar diffusion driver nighttime MSTIDs during flares, while increased geomagnetic disturbances amplify the effects of neutral wind transport, E × B drift and chemical reactions during magnetic storms. These combined effects offset the alternating positive and negative structures induced by ambipolar diffusion, becoming the main cause of electron density variations during ionospheric storms.…”
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Age and moisture affect the relationship between competition and tree growth by Xinyu Han, Lushuang Gao, Mingqian Liu, Yihong Zhu, Keda Cui, Xinyu Zhang, Xiuhai Zhao, Ruibo Zhang, Klaus von Gadow, Yiyu Tian, Kangchen Wang

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Salt Stress Enhanced Bioactivity of Quinoa Leaf Extracts: An In Vitro and In Silico Study of Acetylcholinesterase and Tyrosinase Inhibition for Sustainable Drug Development by Narmine Slimani, Soumaya Arraouadi, Hafedh Hajlaoui, Antonio Cid-Samamed, Mohamed Ali Borgi, Mejdi Snoussi

“…<b>Method:</b> Leaves from three quinoa accessions (Q4, Q24, and Q45) cultivated under increasing NaCl treatments were subjected to chemical analysis using ethanol and water extract. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis and Functional Characteristics of Differential Expression of N6-Methyladenosine Methylation Modification in the Whole Transcriptome of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Lei Wan, Jian Liu, Chuanbing Huang, Ziheng Zhu, Kun Wang, Guanghan Sun, Lei Zhu, Zhongxiang Hu

“…N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most prevalent chemical modification in eukaryotic mRNA and is associated with the development of various immune diseases. …”
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Optimization and calibration of 384-well kinetic Ca2+ mobilization assays for the human transient receptor potential cation channels TRPM8, TRPV1, and TRPA1 by David A. Close, V. Blair Journigan, Paul A. Johnston

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Simultaneous Quantitative Determination of Polyphenolic Compounds in Blumea balsamifera (Ai-Na-Xiang, Sembung) by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Photodiode Array Detec... by Daopeng Tan, Zhou Yang, Qianru Zhang, Hua Ling, Yimei Du, Yanliu Lu, Tianpei Xie, Xumei Zhou, Lin Qin, Yuqi He

“…The results also showed that 3,3′,5,7-tetrahydroxy-4′-methoxyflavanone was the most abundant constituent, which could be used as a potential chemical marker for quality control of B. balsamifera and Chinese patent medications containing B. balsamifera herb.…”
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In silico evaluation of missense SNPs in cancer-associated Cystatin A protein and their potential to disrupt Cathepsin B interaction by Shafaat Hossain, Omar Hamza Bin Manjur, Mst Sharmin Sultana Shimu, Tamanna Sultana, Mustafizur Rahman Naim, Shahariar Siddique, Abdullah Al Mamun, Md Miftaur Rahman, Md Abu Saleh, Md Rakibul Hasan, Tania Rahman

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Effects of E-Cigarette Liquid Ratios on the Gravimetric Filter Correction Factors and Real-Time Measurements by Austin Close, Jane Blackerby, Heather Tunnell, Jack Pender, Eric Soule, Sinan Sousan

“…ECIG liquids are available commercially and some users create their own “do-it-yourself” liquids, and these liquids often vary in the amounts of their chemical ingredients, including propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG). …”
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