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

“…Nanotechnology, particularly through the use of nanocomposites, holds great promise in addressing the challenges of skin diseases, which are often difficult to treat due to the complex anatomy of the skin and limitations of traditional therapies. Nanocomposites, composed of nanoparticles integrated into matrix materials like polymers, metals, or ceramics, offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy and targeted delivery. …”
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Multiscale Attention Feature Fusion Based on Improved Transformer for Hyperspectral Image and LiDAR Data Classification by Aili Wang, Guilong Lei, Shiyu Dai, Haibin Wu, Yuji Iwahori

“…This article proposes a novel multiscale attention feature fusion network, composed of hierarchical convolutional neural networks and transformer to enhance joint classification accuracy of hyperspectral image (HSI) and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data. …”
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Development and validation of a prognostic and drug sensitivity model for gastric cancer utilizing telomere-related genes by Xiaoxiao Li, Xiaoxuan Wang, Fuxiang Yu, Zhongguo Li, Daxin Chen, Yingxue Qi, Zhongyu Lu, Yaqin Liu, Dongsheng Chen, Yaoqiang Wu

“…A predictive risk model composed of four telomere-related genes (TRGs) was established, enabling the accurate stratification of GC patients into two distinct prognostic groups. …”
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A Subclass of Gamma-Ray Burst Originating from Compact Binary Merger by Chen-Wei Wang, Wen-Jun Tan, Shao-Lin Xiong, Shu-Xu Yi, Rahim Moradi, Bing Li, Zhen Zhang, Yu Wang, Yan-Zhi Meng, Bo-Bing Wu, Jia-Cong Liu, Yue Wang, Sheng-Lun Xie, Wang-Chen Xue, Zheng-Hang Yu, Peng Zhang, Wen-Long Zhang, Yan-Qiu Zhang, Chao Zheng

“…We find that the prompt emission of type IL GRB is composed of three episodes: (1) a precursor followed by a short quiescent (or weak emission) period, (2) a long-duration main emission, and (3) an extended emission. …”
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Peptide platform for 3D-printed Ti implants with synergistic antibacterial and osteogenic functions to enhance osseointegration by Chenying Cui, Yifan Zhao, Jingyu Yan, Ziyang Bai, Guning Wang, Yingyu Liu, Yurong Xu, Lihong Zhou, Kaifang Zhang, Yanling Mi, Binbin Zhang, Xiuping Wu, Bing Li

“…In this study, we developed a peptide platform to engineer a multifunctional 3D-printed Ti implant (3DTi) modified with a fusion peptide composed of minTBP-1 (targeting peptide), KR-12 (antibacterial peptide), and GFOGER (adhesion peptide), termed 3DTi-NFP. …”
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Dynamics and diversity of vaginal microbiota in bacterial vaginosis among Thai patients treated with metronidazole by Auttawit Sirichoat, Pranom Buppasiri, Kiatichai Faksri, Viraphong Lulitanond

“…Results: The VMB in Thai women with BV was predominantly composed of Gardnerella, Prevotella and Fannyhessea (formerly Atopobium), while Lactobacillus dominated in healthy controls. …”
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Effect of Polymer Network Architecture on Adsorption Kinetics at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces: A Comparison Between Poly(NIPAM-co-AA) Copolymer Microgels and Interpenetrating Network M... by Galina A. Komarova, Elena Yu. Kozhunova, Rustam A. Gumerov, Igor I. Potemkin, Irina R. Nasimova

“…Recently, we demonstrated that emulsions stabilized by microgels composed of interpenetrating networks (IPNs) of poly-N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAM) and polyacrylic acid (PAA) exhibit higher colloidal stability upon heating compared to PNIPAM homopolymer and other relevant PNIPAM-based copolymer counterparts. …”
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Together throughout the year: seasonal patterns of bacterial and eukaryotic microbial communities in a macrotidal estuary by Vincent Hervé, Jérôme Morelle, Josie Lambourdière, Pascal Jean Lopez, Pascal Claquin

“…Throughout the year, we identified a diverse and abundant core microbiota composed of 74 bacterial and 41 eukaryotic OTUs. These regionally abundant species include habitat generalists encompassing heterotrophs, phototrophs and consumers. …”
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Foliar application of humic liquid extract from vermicompost improves garlic (Allium sativum L.) production and fruit quality by D. M. Balmori, C. Y. A. Domínguez, C. R. Carreras, S. M. Rebatos, L. B. P. Farías, F. G. Izquierdo, R. L. L. Berbara, Andrés Calderín García

“…Results The structure of HS in HEVC is composed mainly of carbohydrates and peptides as well as lignin fragments, explaining the stimulus effects on plant metabolism. …”
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Tracing the Origin of Oxide Inclusions in Vacuum Arc Remelted Steel Ingots Using Trace Element Profiles and Strontium Isotope Ratios by Christoph Walkner, Gulnaz Mukhametzianova, Stefan Wagner, Jörg C. Korp, Andreas Graf, Johanna Irrgeher, Thomas C. Meisel, Thomas Prohaska

“…The inclusions were likely exogenous in origin and were primarily composed of calcium–aluminum oxides. They appeared to have undergone chemical modification during the casting and remelting process. …”
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Optimal Operation of Hydrogen Energy Coupling Integrated Energy System considering Green Certificate, Ladder-Type Carbon Joint Trading, and Dual-Incentive Demand Response by Jingying Yang, Xiu Ji, Meng Li, Dexin Li, Meiyue Li, Huanhuan Han, Jiqing Yu

“…First, a hydrogen energy multiuse system composed of an electrolyzer, a hydrogen fuel cell, a methane reactor, and hydrogen energy storage was constructed to make full use of the low-carbon cleaning characteristics of hydrogen energy. …”
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The role of 1-Deoxysphingolipids and Polyamines in the pathogenesis of placental syndrome by Filiz Yarsilikal Guleroglu, Ali Cetin, Goknil Pelin Coskun, Meltem Caliskan, Fulya Karaduman, Can Bilginer, Resat Misirlioglu, Sinem Tekin, Merve Nur Al, Tugce Caklili, Yusuf Tutar

“…Abstract Background Placental syndrome, mainly composed of preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, has an impact on the health of mother and baby dyads. …”
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Gas Seepage along the Edge of the Aquitaine Shelf (France): Origin and Local Fluxes by Livio Ruffine, Jean-Pierre Donval, Claire Croguennec, Laurent Bignon, Dominique Birot, Anne Battani, Germain Bayon, Jean-Claude Caprais, Nadine Lantéri, Denis Levaché, Stéphanie Dupré

“…Thus, the molecular and isotopic (δD and δ13C) analyses revealed that the gas seeps were primarily composed of methane. Both methane and ethane are of microbial origin, and the former has been generated by microbial reduction of carbon dioxide. …”
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Adipocyte heterogeneity and tumor infiltration of adipose tissue in patients with metastatic breast cancer by Hava Izci, Gitte Zels, Anirudh Pabba, Marion Maetens, François Richard, Maxim De Schepper, Josephine Van Cauwenberge, Ha-Linh Nguyen, Kristien Borremans, Sophia Leduc, Karen Van Baelen, Sigrid Hatse, Tatjana Geukens, Amena Mahdami, Hans Wildiers, Patrick Neven, Wouter Van Den Bogaert, Giuseppe Floris, Christine Desmedt

“…Our understanding of the adipocytes which compose the adipose tissue in different anatomical locations of the body as well as potential microscopic tumor infiltration in patients with metastatic breast cancer remains limited. …”
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Mammalian mitochondrial inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) and cell signaling: Crosstalk between polyP and the activity of AMPK by Renata T. Da Costa, Anna Nichenko, Matheus M. Perez, Malgorzata Tokarska-Schlattner, Sheida Kavehmoghaddam, Vedangi Hambardikar, Ernest R. Scoma, Erin L. Seifert, Uwe Schlattner, Joshua C. Drake, Maria E. Solesio

“…Inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) is an evolutionary and ancient polymer composed by orthophosphate units linked by phosphoanhydride bonds. …”
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Dual-immunomodulatory effects on RAW264.7 macrophages and structural elucidation of a polysaccharide isolated from fermentation broth of Paecilomyces hepiali by Baoming Tian, Renjian Liu, Qi Li, Hanshan Xu, Ming Cai, Rongfa Guan, Peilong Sun, Kai Yang

“…PHP40-2 was a heteropolysaccharide composed of →4,6)-α-D-Glcp-(1→, →6)-α-D-Manp-(1→, α-D-Glcp-(1→, and →4)-β-D-Galp-(1→, and its molecular weight was 6.2 × 105 Da. …”
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Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents as Green Alternatives for Extracting Bioactive Compounds from <i>Sideritis</i> Taxa with Potential Cosmetic Applications by Lamprini Zissi, Virginia D. Dimaki, Vassiliki S. Birba, Vassiliki C. Galani, Vassiliki Magafa, Sophia Hatziantoniou, Fotini N. Lamari

“…<i>raeseri</i>. Five NADEs, composed of betaine, glycerol, glucose, urea, citric acid, and sucrose, were evaluated for their extraction efficiency compared to conventional solvents (water and 70% ethanol). …”
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Synaptic transistor implementing potentiation or depression via field distribution modulation of dual dielectric layers by single-polarity pulsed voltage stimuli by Jieun Kim, Jung Wook Lim, Chohyeon Park, Chaerin Yu, Jaehee Lee

“…The device is fabricated using a standard complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor process and is composed of a TiO2 channel deposited over a dual dielectric of SiOx on Al2O3. …”
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Radioprotective effects of polysaccharides from Poria cocos peels against 60Co-γ induced oxidative damage in vitro and in vivo by Keke Suo, Chaoqiang Zheng, Zhipeng Li, Limin Hao, Jiaqing Zhu, Changcheng Zhao, Yanling Shi, Juanjuan Yi, Jike Lu

“…The results showed that PCPP contained (63.13 ± 3.19)% of total sugar and was composed of mannose, arabinose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, glucose, galactose and fucose in a molar radio of 104.84:1.34:2.83:1.00:290.48:243.30:79.63. …”
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The moderating role of social support on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on life satisfaction and mental health in adulthood by Muath Aldomini, Jerry W. Lee, Anna Nelson, Rhonda Spencer Hwang, Khulud K. Alharbi, Tassnym H. Sinky, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Wahaj A. Khan, Mohamed O. Elamin, Mohamed O. Nour

“…Result: The study sample was mainly composed of females (67.5 %) and Whites (63.6 %) with an average age of 61.65 ± 13.59 years old. …”
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