Tissue-specific effects of benzo[a]pyrene and DDT on microRNA expression profile in female rats by D. S. Ushakov, T. S. Kalinina, A. S. Dorozhkova, V. Y. Ovchinnikov, L. F. Gulyaeva

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the chain of events “xenobiotic administration – receptor activation – up-regulating microRNA expression – down-regulation target genes expression” as one of the key factors in the chemically-induced carcinogenesis. Using in silico methods, an analysis of the rat genome was carried out to find microRNAs putatively regulated by AhR (aryl hydrocarbon receptor) and CAR (constitutive androstane receptor), activated by BP and DDT, respectively. …”
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Firefighting with Conductive Aerosol-Assisted Vortex Rings by John LaRocco, Qudsia Tahmina, Stanley Essel, John Simonis

“…Further investigation of the concept requires a systematic examination of other types of fires, electronic optimization, permutations of chemicals and concentrations, other types of vortex generation, and human factors. …”
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Multi-gene precision editing tool using CRISPR-Cas12a/Cpf1 system in Ogataea polymorpha by Senqin Hou, Shibin Yang, Wenqin Bai

“…Abstract Background Ogataea polymorpha, a non-conventional methylotrophic yeast, has demonstrated significant potential for heterologous protein expression and the production of high-value chemicals and biopharmaceuticals. However, the lack of precise and efficient genome editing tools severely hinders the construction of cell factories. …”
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Inflammation mediates the adverse effects of urinary phthalate exposure on metabolic disease risk: Results from NHANES 2005–2016 by Chenyang Gu, Teng Yao, Chenxian Dong, Zuhai Chen, Wanting Wei, Xiaoju Li, Qiang Niu, Yizhong Yan, Yunhua Hu

“…Background: Phthalates are a category of chemicals commonly utilized in various industrial applications and everyday products. …”
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The contrasting origins of glauconite in the shallow marine environment highlight this mineral as a marker of paleoenvironmental conditions by Tribovillard, Nicolas, Bout-Roumazeilles, Viviane, Abraham, Romain, Ventalon, Sandra, Delattre, Marion, Baudin, François

“…This is the case of the Cenomanian chalk of Boulonnais (north of France). Being chemically and physically resistant, glauconite is a mineral that is often reworked, like quartz grains. …”
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Physicochemical Characterisation of Water and Sediment of the Semimechanized Artisanal Gold Mining Environment of the Béké Locality by Blanche Mefomdjo Fotie, Harouna Boukari, Ibrahim Elhadji Daou, Christian Kapta Momegni, Manyi Audrey Ebua Eta, Louis Bernard Tchuikoua, Luc Leroy Mambou Ngueyep

“…The water samples (W1–S9) were characterized physically, chemically, and microbiologically to evaluate the water quality contamination. …”
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Natural fermentation of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) and noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia) in honey increases total phenol, total flavonoid, and antioxidant activity by Guardiola Esther Natalia, Sumitro Sutiman Bambang, Widyarti Sri

“…It is well known that bitter gourd and noni fruit contain high levels of beneficial chemicals, but tastes and flavour are less appealing. …”
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A Review on the Parameters Affecting the Mechanical, Physical, and Thermal Properties of Natural/Synthetic Fibre Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Composites by DO Bichang’a, FO Aramide, IO Oladele, OO Alabi

“…In addition, these properties can be improved through pretreatment of natural fibres using different chemicals. This paper provides in review form the parameters affecting the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of natural/synthetic fibre hybrid reinforced polymer composites from the year 2001 to 2021.…”
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Effect of Soil Erosion on Crop Production in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Turyamushanga, Serapio

“…Farmers should be able to use better Agricultural chemicals relevant to crops such as fertilizers, local manure, and pesticides. …”
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Public health concerns for food contamination in Ghana: A scoping review. by Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Edward Wilson Ansah, Cynthia Esinam Segbedzi, Sarah Darkwa

“…The most common food safety risks of public health concern are: i) micro-organisms (E. coli/faecal coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp, Bacillus cereus, and Viral hepatitis); ii) drugs (Amoxicillin, Chlortetracycline, Ciprofloxacin, Danofloxacin, and Doxycycline) and; iii) chemicals (Chlorpyrifos). Salad, vegetables, sliced mango, meat pie, and snail khebab are of high public health risks. …”
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Inhibition of Endothelial Cell Tube Formation by Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor/Anti-Angiopoietin-2 RNA Nanoparticles by Cheng Zhong, Zhanquan Shi, Chia-Yang Liu, Daniel W. Binzel, Kai Jin, Xin Li, Peixuan Guo, S. Kevin Li

“…RNA nanoparticles, derived from the packaging RNA three-way junction motif (pRNA-3WJ) of the bacteriophage phi29 DNA packaging motor, have been demonstrated to be thermodynamically and chemically stable, with promise as a nanodelivery system. …”
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Effect injection of Ginger Extract on Development and Nucleus position of “Sangkuriang” Catfish Clarias sp. eggs by M. Zairin Junior, Y. Yustikasari, H. Arfah

“…The results of study showed that injection 100% of ginger extracts in all doses was insignificantly inducing development of egg diameter and its nucleus position of catfish.  Other chemicals exist in ginger extract might be functions as an obstacle for egg development of catfish. …”
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Surface hardening of MIM porous metals by ultrasonic vibration assisted pressing by Shimaoka Ryo, Yin Zidong, Tanaka Shigeo, Yang Ming

“…This surface strengthening method uses an ultrasonically vibrating punch to work-harden the surface, enabling localised hardening in a short time without using highly toxic chemicals or large-scale equipment. In addition, porous metals have the properties of absorbing sound and shock, which allows them to efficiently absorb the energy of ultrasonic vibrations and effectively harden the surface. …”
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Associations between phenol and paraben exposure and the risk of developing breast cancer in adult women: a cross-sectional study by Yao Xiong, Zhiyu Li, Xiong Xiong, Zixuan Luo, Kaixin Zhong, Jiawei Hu, Shengrong Sun, Chuang Chen

“…Abstract Increasing evidence suggests that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have adverse effects on breast cancer (BC). …”
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Real-world outdoor air exposure effects in a model of the human airway epithelium – A comparison of healthy and asthmatic individuals using a mobile laboratory setting by Pavel Rossner, Helena Libalova, Tereza Cervena, Michal Sima, Zuzana Simova, Kristyna Vrbova, Antonin Ambroz, Zuzana Novakova, Fatima Elzeinova, Anezka Vimrova, Lubos Dittrich, Michal Vojtisek, Martin Pechout, Michal Vojtisek-Lom

“…In the ambient air, we detected particulate matter (PM), and other relevant chemicals (benzene, benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), NOx). In the Traffic locality, we found very high concentrations of ultrafine particles and NOx and observed low TEER values in the exposed samples, indicating significant traffic-related toxicity of the ambient air. …”
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Metabolic pathways of eicosanoids—derivatives of arachidonic acid and their significance in skin by Michał Biernacki, Elżbieta Skrzydlewska

“…Abstract The skin is a barrier that protects the human body against environmental factors (physical, including solar radiation, chemicals, and pathogens). The integrity and, consequently, the effective metabolic activity of skin cells is ensured by the cell membrane, the important structural and metabolic elements of which are phospholipids. …”
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Targeting unique ligand binding domain structural features downregulates DKK1 in Y537S ESR1 mutant breast cancer cells by K. S. Young, G. R. Hancock, E. C. Fink, A. Zigrossi, B. Flowers, D. A. Cooper, V. T. Nguyen, M. C. Martinez, K. S. Mon, M. Bosland, D. R. Zak, A. P. Runde, M. N. Sharifi, I. Kastrati, D. D. L. Minh, S. Kregel, Sean W. Fanning

“…We previously described a chemically unconventional SERM, T6I-29, that demonstrates significant anti-proliferative activities in Y537S ERα breast cancer cells. …”
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The Effects of Laurencia caspica Algae Extract on Hemato-Immunological Parameters, Antioxidant Defense, and Resistance against Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis... by Majid Khanzadeh, Babak Beikzadeh, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar

“…Natural immune stimulants are among the most effective chemicals for boosting immunity and fish welfare. This study aims to investigate the effects of red macroalgae extract (Laurencia caspica) on hematological, immunological, antioxidant, biochemical, and disease resistance against S. agalactiae in Nile tilapia for 50 days. …”
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Mechanisms underlying the effects of cyanogenesis on development and reproduction of Tetranychus urticae: Insights from enzyme activity and gene expression aspects by Mufeng Wu, Xiao Liang, Ying Liu, Chunling Wu, Xingkui An, Zihua Zhao, Guifeng Hao, Ijiti Oluwole Gregory, Zhihong Li, Qing Chen

“…The present findings can provide insight regarding reasonable utilization of toxic chemicals in pest management and creation of novel pest-resistant germplasm.…”
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The Effect of the Glucosinolate Sinigrin on Alterations in Molecular Biomarkers of the Myocardium in Swiss Mice by Nikola Ferara, Vedran Balta, Domagoj Đikić, Dyana Odeh, Ana Mojsović-Ćuić, Lana Feher Turković, Dario Dilber, Anđelo Beletić, Irena Landeka Jurčević, Ivana Šola

“…Glucosinolates are chemically stable compounds that exhibit biological activity in the body following hydrolysis catalyzed by the enzyme myrosinase. …”
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