Nanobody-based indirect competitive ELISA for the detection of aflatoxin M1 in dairy products by Li Yi, Haiyuan Liu, Yingda Liu, Aiyisi, Jing He, Liang Ming, Jirimutu

“…Abstract Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is known to be carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic and poses a serious threat to food safety and human health, which makes its surveillance critical. In this study, an indirect competitive ELISA (icELISA) based on a nanobody (Nb M4) was developed for the sensitive and rapid detection of AFM1 in dairy products. …”
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GsMTx-4 venom toxin antagonizes biophysical modulation of metastatic traits in human osteosarcoma cells by Arianna Buglione, Giulia Alloisio, Chiara Ciaccio, David Becerril Rodriguez, Simone Dogali, Marco Luce, Stefano Marini, Antonio Cricenti, Magda Gioia

“…This study underscores the critical role of MS channels in OS cells and highlights the importance of mechanobiology in identifying molecular pathways that traditional biochemical approaches may not reveal. …”
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Screening of two efficient phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, strain X42 (Bacillus_A_bombysepticus) and strain G62 (Bacillus velezensis) for their ability to promote Gan Nan navel o... by Wenyuan Zhao, Tao Peng, Haojie Cao, Huimin Huang, Shuijing Yu

“…Rhizobacteria promote plant growth through various mechanisms, and given the critical role of phosphorus in plant growth and development, the development and application of such microbial agents offer an effective approach to address the aforementioned issues. …”
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3D-Printed Anthropomorphic Phantom Framework for Spectral Photon-Counting CT: A Breast Phantom Application by Kyriaki Katsikari, Nadine Francis, Nabil Maalej, Charalampos Pitsalidis, Aamir Younis Raja

“…Anthropomorphic phantoms are critical in computed tomography (CT) imaging, simulating human anatomy for image quality and dosimetry evaluation. …”
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Drivers of the Sustainability Performance of Induction Stove Conversion Program in Indonesia by Retno Wulan Damayanti, Silvia Dhea Safira, Pringgo Widyo Laksono, Haryono Setiadi, Nisa Aqilla Ellenahaya Entifar

“…Throughout the program, doubts and criticisms arose among various sectors of society, particularly concerning the sustainability of this program. …”
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Ineffective health maintenance behaviors in people with chronic conditions: Systematic review of etiology and risk by Ana Clara Dantas, Barbara Ebilizarda Coutinho Borges, Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Amanda Barbosa da Silva, Allyne Fortes Vitor

“…The last access date in the data sources was August 31, 2023. For the critical assessment of eligible studies, the checklists for quantitative studies from the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis were adopted. …”
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Unveiling the Role of <i>GhP5CS1</i> in Cotton Salt Stress Tolerance: A Comprehensive Genomic and Functional Analysis of <i>P5CS</i> Genes by Hui Fang, Xin Gao, Yunhao Wu, Ke Zhang, Ying Wu, Junyi Li, Dongmei Qian, Ruochen Li, Haijing Gu, Teame Gereziher Mehari, Xinlian Shen, Baohua Wang

“…Proline, a critical osmoregulatory compound, is integral to various plant stress responses. …”
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Copper-Copper Oxide Heterostructural Nanocrystals Anchored on g-C₃N₄ Nanosheets for Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photo-Fenton-like Catalysis by Guangying Zhou, Fan Yang, Ximiao Zhu, Weihua Feng, Dongdong Chen, Jianzhang Fang

“…The development of efficient and sustainable photocatalysts for wastewater treatment remains a critical challenge in environmental remediation. In this study, a ternary photocatalyst, Cu-Cu₂O/g-C₃N₄, was synthesized by embedding copper-copper oxide heterostructural nanocrystals onto g-C₃N₄ nanosheets via a simple deposition method. …”
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The Small Mobile Ozone Lidar (SMOL): instrument description and first results by F. Chouza, T. Leblanc, P. Wang, S. S. Brown, K. Zuraski, K. Zuraski, W. Chace, W. Chace, W. Chace, C. C. Womack, C. C. Womack, J. Peischl, J. Peischl, J. Hair, T. Shingler, J. Sullivan

“…Further comparison with the Goddard Earth Observing System Composition Forecast (GEOS-CF) model suggests that such lidars are a critical tool to perform model validation and can potentially be used for assimilation to air quality forecasts.…”
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Calcium Chloride vs. Mechanical Preparation of Fibrinogen-Depleted Human Platelet Lysate: Implications for Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Culture by Yen Theng Lim, Muttiah Barathan, Yu Ling Tan, Yi Ting Lee, Jia Xian Law

“…The concentrations of critical growth factors, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF), and keratinocyte growth factor (KGF), were evaluated for both methods. …”
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Development and validation of nomograms for predicting pentafecta outcomes before and after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a retrospective study by Tanan Bejrananda, Kiyoshi Takahara, Dutsadee Sowanthip, Tomonari Motonaga, Kota Yagi, Wataru Nakamura, Masanobu Saruta, Takuhisa Nukaya, Masashi Takenaka, Kenji Zennami, Manabu Ichino, Hitomi Sasaki, Makoto Sumitomo, Ryoichi Shiroki

“…Achieving pentafecta outcomes, which include continence, potency, cancer control, free surgical margins, and no major complications, is a critical measure of surgical success and long-term prognosis. …”
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From innovation to clinic: Emerging strategies harnessing electrically conductive polymers to enhance electrically stimulated peripheral nerve repair by Rajiv Borah, Daniel Diez Clarke, Jnanendra Upadhyay, Michael G. Monaghan

“…This review focuses on the progress, challenges, and emerging techniques for integrating ECP based NGCs with ES for functional nerve regeneration. It critically evaluates the various approaches using ECP based scaffolds, identifying gaps that have hindered clinical translation. …”
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Behavioural Profile Differences Between Cats in Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) and Non-AAS Cats Using the Fe-BARQ in Flanders by Joni Delanoeije, Christel Palmyre Henri Moons, Els Helena Karel Anna Peeters, Patricia Pendry

“…While we refrain from drawing conclusions regarding the “suitability” of cats based solely on our findings, our study contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding critical themes around AAS-engaging cats. Furthermore, our findings provide a first indication of the reliability of a translation of a well-validated measurement tool suitable to map behavioural traits of cats in Flanders engaged in AAS.…”
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Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and psychological factors as controllable predictors of academic self-efficacy after reforming a medical education system; the Egyptian Nationwide expe... by Ahmed Amir Samir, Ahmed Hussein Elamir, Mohamed Basyouni Helal, Yomna Goudy, Khaled Elbarbary, Mohamed El-Mezayen, Wesam Abo-Elenien, Ebtehal Hashem Abdelazim, Manar Alaa Mabrouk, the ASE-Egypt Group, Kerollos Abdelsayed

“…Abstract Background Academic self-efficacy (ASE), influenced by various sociodemographic, lifestyle, and psychological factors, is a critical determinant of academic performance in medical students. …”
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High nature value farming systems in Europe: A dataset encompassing the environmental impact assessment of farms and extensive ruminant food productsFigshare by M. Torres-Miralles, P. Jeanneret, M. Lamminen, F. Joly, B. Dumont, H. Tuomisto, I. Herzon

“…The main outcome is a unique and novel dataset for HNV farming systems, addressing critical gaps in available information. Our primary objective is to facilitate further investigations, empowering other researchers to expand and enhance their understanding of the environmental impact associated with HNV farming systems, drawing attention to a potential role of HNV farming systems in transitioning towards a more sustainable food production and consumption.…”
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Mutation in CDC42 Gene Set as a Response Biomarker for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy by Kun Wang, Yingying Zhang, Zhaoming Su, Bei Wang, Yuanyang Zhou, Xiaochu Tong, Chengying Xie, Xiaomin Luo, Sulin Zhang, Mingyue Zheng

“…Consequently, there is a critical need for reliable predictive biomarkers. Our focus is on CDC42, which stimulates multiple signaling pathways promoting tumor growth. …”
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Mapping decision-making pathways: Determination of intervention entry points for diagnostic tests in suspected serious infection [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Raasti Naseem, Sara Pretorius, Nicola Howe, Clare Lendrem, Cameron Williams, Enitan D Carrol, Philip Pallmann

“…Rapid diagnostic tests will be used to identify patients at risk of deterioration from severe infection, before they become critically unwell. The platform will assess their comparative clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness relative to current standard of care. …”
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Effects of 3D Bone Models on Anatomy Education: Student Survey by Betül Sevindik, Nadire Ünver Doğan, Mustafa Koplay, İsmail Kapurtu, Mehmet Cengiz Tatar, Büşra Pirinç, Ekrem Solmaz

“…Knowledge of human anatomy plays a critical role in the diagnosis of diseases, surgical interventions, evaluation of the health status of patients, and interpretation of the results of advanced imaging techniques. …”
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Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution by Keqian Gong, Zheng Liu, Zifeng Song, Chao Zhou, Zhangjing Shi, Siyue Nie, Weisong Zhou, He Yan, Zhichun Fan, Yong Zhang

“…Despite extensive studies on residual stress/strain in sealing glass, critical gaps remain in decoupling directional strains and understanding their in situ evolution during the cooling process, especially with respect to their microstructural origins. …”
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Geospatial Modelling for Estimation of PM2.5 Concentrations in Two Megacities in Peninsular India by V. P. Lavanyaa, S. Varshini, Souvik Sankar Mitra, Kiran M. Hungund, Rudrodip Majumdar, R. Srikanth

“…These spatiotemporal maps of PM2.5 concentration are critical to overcoming the misclassification of exposure and will form a crucial input to much-needed PM exposure-response studies in these two megacities. …”
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