The influence of adding B. subtilis bacteria on the mechanical and chemical properties of cement mortar by Osama Ahmed Ibrahim, Ahmed Ibrahim Hassanin Mohamed, Wael Ibrahim, Raghda Osama Abd-Al Ftah, Shimaa R. Hamed, Sherif Fakhry M. Abd-Elnaby

“…This was done by using soil samples from Sharkia, Egypt, to isolate 48 bacterial strains, after which they were cultured using the Johnson method and various media. …”
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Re-conceptualizing trafficking-in-persons victimization using latent class analysis: Results from a community study in Cape Town, South Africa by Annah K. Bender, Erica L. Koegler, Edna G. Rich, Nicolette V. Roman, Rumi Kato Price

“…The difficulty of reaching a clandestine population is complicated by the lack of standardized definitions and culturally responsive assessments to identify victims and route them to appropriate care. …”
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The mechanism of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in cell apoptosis and ROS (reactive oxygen species) of CNE2 cell line induced by single wall carbon nanohorn (SWCNH) by Xianbao Cao, Shunmin Gong, Shujin Chen, Shuang Hu, Tianshu Li, Yanfei Guan, Chun Feng, Jinqian Zhang

“…Therefore, the biological roles of raw single wall carbon nanohorn (SWCNH) on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the apoptosis of CNE2 were explored.MethodsTherefore, ERS of CNE2 cells was induced by SWCNH, and 4-phenylbutyrate (4-PBA) was selected as a inhibitor of ERS. CNE2 cells were co-cultured with SWCNH, 4-PBA and SWCNH+4-PBA, respectively. …”
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Study on the Imprinting Status of Insulin-Like Growth Factor II (IGF-II) Gene in Villus during 6–10 Gestational Weeks by Jianhong Chen, Qun Fang, Baojiang Chen, Yi Zhou, Yanmin Luo

“…The relationship between chromosomal abnormal karyotype and IGF-II gene imprinting status was analyzed by primary cell culture and G-banding chromosomal karyotype analysis. …”
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Fungal Keratitis Caused by Drechslera spp. Treated with Voriconazole: A Case Report by Margarita I. Echavez, Archimedes Lee D. Agahan, Noel S. Carino

“…Corneal scraping of the ulcer showed no organisms on Gram and Giemsa stain. Cultures were positive for Drechslera spp. and patient was started on Natamycin drops every 15 minutes, Atropine drops 3× a day, and Levofloxacin was continued every 4 hours. …”
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Bioprospecting and molecular characterization of laccase producing bacteriafrom industrial contaminated sites by H.K. Patel, P.J. Sharma, R.K. Kalaria

“…In the present study, two potential microbes were isolated on solid medium containing guaiacol and ABTS for laccase activity out of 10 microbes. Two cultures PHP7 and PKD5 were selected for molecular characterization was carried out using 16S rRNA gene technology of PHP7 revealed as <em>Bacillus cereus</em> (KU878970.1).Partial amplification of laccase gene contain conserved domain of multicopper oxidase family. …”
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Development of a novel encystment medium: Enhancing diagnostic potential of Acanthamoeba spp. by Julalak Chuprom, Suthinee Sangkanu, Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Rachasak Boonhok, Alok K. Paul, Sonia M. Rodrigues Oliveira, Maria L. Pereira, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Mohammed Rahmatullah, Polrat Wilairatana, Christophe Wiart, Ajoy K. Verma, Veeranoot Nissapatorn

“…A spray-dried powdered version of this medium was equally effective, achieving a 98.77% encystation rate for A. castellanii American Type Culture Collection 50739 in glucose-free conditions. …”
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Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells for Treatment of Patients with Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease (MyStromalCell Trial): A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study by Abbas Ali Qayyum, Anders Bruun Mathiasen, Naja Dam Mygind, Jørgen Tobias Kühl, Erik Jørgensen, Steffen Helqvist, Jens Jørgen Elberg, Klaus Fuglsang Kofoed, Niels Groove Vejlstrup, Anne Fischer-Nielsen, Mandana Haack-Sørensen, Annette Ekblond, Jens Kastrup

“…ASCs from the abdomen were culture expanded and stimulated with VEGF-A165. At 6 months follow-up, bicycle exercise tolerance increased significantly in time duration 22 s (95%CI −164 to 208 s) (P=0.034), in watt 4 (95%CI −33 to 41, 0.048), and in METs 0.2 (95%CI −1.4 to 1.8) (P=0.048) in the ASC group while there was a nonsignificant increase in the placebo group in time duration 9 s (95%CI −203 to 221 s) (P=0.053), in watt 7 (95%CI −40 to 54) (P=0.41), and in METs 0.1 (95%CI −1.7 to 1.9) (P=0.757). …”
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Molybdate delays sulphide formation in the sediment and transfer to the bulk liquid in a model shrimp pond by Torun, Funda, Hostins, Barbara, De Schryver, Peter, Boon, Nico, De Vrieze, Jo

“…Shrimp are commonly cultured in earthen aquaculture ponds where organic-rich uneaten feed and faeces accumulate on and in the sediment to form anaerobic zones. …”
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Solving the choice puzzle: Financial and non-financial stakeholders preferences in corporate disclosures by Oleh Pasko, Li Zhang, Alvina Oriekhova, Nataliia Gerasymenko, Olena Polishchuk

“…AcknowledgmentThis paper is co-funded by the European Union through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) within the project “Embracing EU corporate social responsibility: challenges and opportunities of business-society bonds transformation in Ukraine” – 101094100 – EECORE – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH-UA-IBA / ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCHRSCH https://eecore.snau.edu.ua/…”
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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

“…Promotion of secretion prohibited proteasomal degradation increasing the half-life and content of RT1.14oil in cells and cell culture medium, drastically reduced the residual polymerase activity, and downmodulated oxidative stress. …”
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Characterization of Different Sources of Human MSCs Expanded in Serum-Free Conditions with Quantification of Chondrogenic Induction in 3D by Hugo Fabre, Maxime Ducret, Olivier Degoul, Jonathan Rodriguez, Emeline Perrier-Groult, Elisabeth Aubert-Foucher, Marielle Pasdeloup, Céline Auxenfans, Colin McGuckin, Nico Forraz, Frédéric Mallein-Gerin

“…We then evaluated their chondrogenic potential in a micromass culture model, and only BM-MSCs showed chondrogenic conversion. …”
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Alpha Lipoic Acid Modulated High Glucose-Induced Rat Mesangial Cell Dysfunction via mTOR/p70S6K/4E-BP1 Pathway by Chuan Lv, Can Wu, Yue-hong Zhou, Ying Shao, Guan Wang, Qiu-yue Wang

“…The effect of LA on high glucose-induced cell proliferation, fibronectin (FN), and collagen type I (collagen-I) expression and its mechanisms were examined in cultured rat mesangial cells by methylthiazol tetrazolium (MTT) assay, flow cytometry, ELISA assay, and western blot, respectively. …”
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Improving the provision of clinical pharmacy services in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study in tertiary health facilities in Tanzania by Fredrick Kalokola, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Ritah F Mutagonda, Hamu J Mlyuka, Wigilya P Mikomangwa, Manase Kilonzi, Wema A Kibanga, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Bertha Mallya, Deogratias Katabalo, Sofia Sanga, John Rwegasha, Rose Magambo, John Mmassy, Sungwa Kabissi, Josephine A Balati, Peter Maduki, Omary Mashiku Minzi, Appolinary A R Kamuhabwa

“…The reported challenges in providing CPS include healthcare structures, public policies, resources, workforce, culture and education inequalities. This study aimed to explore the strategies to improve the provision of CPS in tertiary health facilities in Tanzania.Methods This study was conducted between August and September 2021. …”
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MONITORING AND ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE DURING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT by Oleksandr Sharyhin, Vasyl Fedorets, Oksana Klochko

“…By implementing the recommended practices, educational institutions and industry professionals can enhance the effectiveness of software development projects, improve student learning outcomes, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. …”
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Is Rhodamine 123 an Appropriate Fluorescent Probe to Assess P-Glycoprotein Mediated Multidrug Resistance in Vinblastine-Resistant CHO Cells? by Jordi Pétriz, José Enrique O’Connor, Mercè Carmona, Joan García‐López

“…Both vinblastine and verapamil inhibited Rho123 efflux in CHO‐K1 cells, but had no effect on CHOVBR cultures. Also, deprivation of vinblastine for one month did not affect Rho123 efflux in these cells. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes mitigate amyloid β‐induced retinal toxicity: Insights from rat model and cellular studies by Amanda Qarawani, Efrat Naaman, Rony Ben‐Zvi Elimelech, Michal Harel, Shahaf Sigal‐Dror, Tali Ben‐Zur, Tamar Ziv, Daniel Offen, Shiri Zayit‐Soudry

“…Through intravitreal injections in wild‐type rats and RPE‐like cell culture experiments, we examined the protective effects of AT‐MSC‐Exosomes against Aβ42 retinotoxicity. …”
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Relationship between Cognitive Learning Psychological Classification and Neural Network Design Elements by Xing Yang, Tingjun Yong, Meihua Li, Wenying Wang, Huichun Xie, Jinping Du

“…Under the background of the era in which the neural network design becomes the link between people's emotions and culture, we must fully understand the essential role of each element in neural network design and build a design concept based on cognitive psychology and emotional experience. …”
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Evaluating the Role of Viable Cells, Heat-Killed Cells or Cell-Free Supernatants in Bacterial Biocontrol of Fungi: A Comparison Between Lactic Acid Bacteria and <i>Pseudomonas</i> by Francesca Di Rico, Francesco Vuolo, Edoardo Puglisi

“…Specifically, the capability of these strains to produce extracellular hydrolytic enzymes on specified media was assessed, along with their effectiveness in inhibiting the mycelial growth of several phytopathogenic fungi (<i>Fusarium oxysporum</i>, <i>Botrytis cinerea</i>, <i>Pythium ultimum</i> and <i>Rhizoctonia solani</i>) using dual culture plate assays. Results from these inhibition assays revealed that <i>P. fluorescens</i> PF05 and <i>L. plantarum</i> LMG 23520 strains were the most effective in suppressing fungal growth, especially <i>F. oxysporum</i>. …”
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Broad Diversity of Fungi in Hospital Water by Máira Gazzola Arroyo, Adriano Menis Ferreira, Oleci Pereira Frota, Natalia Seron Brizzotti-Mazuchi, Jacqueline Tanury Macruz Peresi, Marcelo Alessandro Rigotti, Carlos Eduardo Macedo, Alvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa, Denise de Andrade, Margarete Teresa Gottardo de Almeida

“…Seventy species of fungi were identified in the water samples and about 56% of the water samples contained culturable fungi. Cladosporium oxysporum, Penicillium spinulosum, and Aspergillus fumigatus were the most common filamentous fungi. …”
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