Low-Dose Oxygen Enhances Macrophage-Derived Bacterial Clearance following Cigarette Smoke Exposure by William G. Bain, Ashutosh Tripathi, Pooja Mandke, Jonathan H. Gans, Franco R. D’Alessio, Venkataramana K. Sidhaye, Neil R. Aggarwal

“…Macrophages from these mice expressed less TNF-α and more scavenger receptors. In culture, macrophages exposed to cigarette smoke and oxygen also demonstrated decreased TNF-α secretion and enhanced phagocytosis of PAO1 bacteria. …”
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N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Stimulate Bile Acid Detoxification in Human Cell Models by Anna Cieślak, Jocelyn Trottier, Mélanie Verreault, Piotr Milkiewicz, Marie-Claude Vohl, Olivier Barbier

“…Extracellular BA species were quantified in culture media using LC-MS/MS. BA-induced toxicity was evaluated using caspase-3 and flow cytometry assays. …”
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Yersinia Infection with Clostridium Difficile Colitis by M.J. Fishman, M.A. Noble, H.J. Freeman

“…All patients had stools cultured for cnteric bacterial pathogens including Salmonella, Shigella. …”
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Rock Art Conservation and Geotourism: A practical example from Foum Chenna engravings site, Morocco by Mohamed Abioui, Lhassan M Barki, Mohammed Benssaou, Abdelkrim Ezaidi, Nezha El Kamali

“…The rock engravings, the subject of this article, are artistic representations made by people from cultural communities who no longer exist. The rock art was a way of expressing their thoughts, culture and beliefs, before the invention of writing. …”
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Cellular Composition Changes and Nitrogen Uptake under Extra-Limited Nitrogen Conditions by Thermosynechococcus sp. CL-1 Carbon Biofixation by Tseng Chi-Ming, Ko Tzu-Hsing, Hsueh Hsin-Ta, Chen Hsing-Hui, Ray Dah-Tong, Shen Yun-Hwei, Chu Hsin

“…Two types of culture systems were used (continuous and batch) which were fed using a simulated absorbent from a scrubber with carbonate/bicarbonate as the carbon source and nitrate as the nitrogen source by a thermophile strain, Thermosynechococcus sp. …”
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The impact of price and image warnings on the social perception of gifting cigarettes in China by Guang Xu, Yibin Shi, Kecheng Du, Gang Wang, Liyun Wu

“…Introduction The tobacco gift-giving culture in China poses a significant challenge to public health; however, there is limited research on effectively curbing the tobacco gift-giving culture and its associated tobacco gift consumption. …”
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Descriptive Investigation of Strongyloidiasis Infection and Characterization of Strongyloides stercoralis Using Morphological and Molecular-Based Methods by Nayana Gunathilaka, Nilmini Chandrasena, Tharaka Wijerathna, Yoshito Fuji, Deepa Gunasekara, Ruwan Prasanna Gunatilaka, Ranjan Premaratna

“…Parasitological methods based on faecal microscopy and culture often fail to detect low-intensity infections. …”
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Atypical Radiographic Presentation of Cryptococcus Pneumonia in a Newly Diagnosed HIV Patient by Arthur Cacacho, Umair Ashraf, Arsalan Rehmani, Masooma Niazi, Misbahuddin Khaja

“…He was diagnosed with Cryptococcus neoformans meningitis by cerebrospinal fluid culture and with disseminated cryptococcal infection by a positive Cryptococcus blood test. …”
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Fermentation characteristics of lactofermented cucumbers using an isolated Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain by Hsuan-Min Wang, Shwu-Jene Tsai, Jin-Yuarn Lin

“…At the optimal culture condition, percentages of Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 in 0-day and 5-day co-fermented cucumbers were 97.50% and 98.60%, respectively. …”
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Реаліті-шоу та культурне виробництво: національна адаптація транснаціонального формату by Григорій Решетнік

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Human Keratinocyte Growth and Differentiation on Acellular Porcine Dermal Matrix in relation to Wound Healing Potential by Robert Zajicek, Vaclav Mandys, Ondrej Mestak, Jan Sevcik, Radana Königova, Eva Matouskova

“…Keratinocytes cultured on Xe-Derma submerged in the culture medium achieved confluence in 7–10 days. …”
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Education as a Resource for the Formation of “Soft Power” in Working with Young Compatriots Living in the CIS countries by T. K. Rostovskaya, E. N. Vasilieva

“…Russian language and culture preservation and the development of public diplomacy were the main strategies in 2012-2014. …”
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Простір даху в обрядах дитячого циклу by Костянтин Рахно

“…Various ethnographic materials related to the perception of the roof in traditional culture became the sources for writing the article.…”
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Identifying the Economic Criteria for Sustainable Development Reporting Based on Islamic Texts at the Level of Companies by Morteza Yousefi, Rasoul Baradaran Hassanzadeh, Ali Reza Radbin, Mohammad Ali Rabbipoor, Saeed Hassanzadeh Delgsha

“…From the point of view of Islamic teachings, as long as a balanced human culture does not rule a society, we can not expect development from it.One of the main pillars and components of this development and culture is a balanced economy. …”
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A study on the impact of accounting information security controls on the effectiveness of internal controls in Vietnamese enterprises by Vuong Thi Thanh Nhan, Nguyen Ngoc Khanh Dung, Tran Phuoc

“…The qualitative phase of this study involved reviewing relevant literature and theoretical frameworks to analyze the relationships between factors, including information technology, policies and regulations, human resources, and organizational culture with accounting information security control. …”
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Resveratrol Enhances Cardiomyocyte Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells through Inhibiting Canonical WNT Signal Pathway and Enhancing Serum Response Factor-miR-1... by Hui Liu, Shaoli Zhang, Lihua Zhao, Yan Zhang, Qiuping Li, Xiaoyan Chai, Yongchun Zhang

“…Under CM differentiation culture, the effect of RSV on CM specific markers was also measured. …”
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Development of Prevascularized Synthetic Block Graft for Maxillofacial Reconstruction by Borvornwut Buranawat, Abeer Shaalan, Devy F. Garna, Lucy Di Silvio

“…Conversely, the co-culture with mesenchymal stem cells did not yield similar results. …”
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Diagnostic Application of IS900 PCR Using Blood as a Source Sample for the Detection of Mycobacterium avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis in Early and Subclinical Cases of Caprine P... by P. K. Singh, S. V. Singh, H. Kumar, J. S. Sohal, A. V. Singh

“…Screening 14 young goats by culture of blood clots, 28.6% were positive. Agreement was substantial between PCR and microscopy. …”
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A brief history of formation of the kalmyk collection in the oriental section of the saint petersburg university scientific library by Vladimir L. Uspensky

“…Petersburg State University, is of great importance for the study of the history and culture of the Oirats, especially the Kalmyks. Although the collection of books on “clear Script”, stored at St. …”
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The Burden and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Salmonella Non-Typhi and Shigella Related Bloody Diarrhea in Children by Abir Rashid Al Sinani, Tawfiq Taki Al Lawati, Hajar Musabah Al Saadi, Aamera Al Majrafi

“…Ninety-two (60.1%) children were positive for either Salmonella or Shigella. Among the positive cultures, 58 (63.0%) children had SNT, while 34 (37.0%) had Shigella infection. …”
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