Lemon-derived nanoparticle-functionalized hydrogels regulate macrophage reprogramming to promote diabetic wound healing by Enyou Jin, Yusheng Yang, Shengjie Cong, Dengke Chen, Ruixiong Chen, Jun Zhang, Yanjun Hu, Weini Chen

“…Abstract The orderly regulation of immune inflammation and promotion of the regeneration of skin vessels and fibers are key to the treatment of diabetic skin injury (DSI). …”
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Calcium Phosphate Coatings with Controlled Micro/Nano-Structures for Endothelial Cells Viability by Adil Elrayah, Ke Duan, Xiong Lu, Xiaob Lu, Jie Weng

“… Hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffolds produced by the accumulation of HA fibers were separately treated hydrothermally in three calcium phosphate solutions to form coatings of different micro/nano-structures. …”
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ADAPTIVE FEATURES OF THE VEGETATIVE ORGANS OF SOME COMMON RIPARIAN PLANTS IN THE LOWER HA THANH RIVER, NHONBINH WARD, QUYNHON CITY, BINHDINH PROVINCE by Dương Tiến Thạch, Hoàng Lương Giang

“…The supporting tissues in the roots, stems and leaves are very well developed, including xylem and phloem fibers, sclereids and calcium oxalate crystals that help the plants stand firm in extreme conditions, including strong wind and storms.…”
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A holistic exploration of porous asphalt mixtures: From durability and permeability to low-temperature and functional properties by Yue Zhou, Zhiqiang Cheng, Xiaoguang Zheng, Tao Wang, Xiaoliang Wu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Shengjia Xie

“…The study examines factors influencing the anti-raveling performance of porous asphalt, including modified asphalt binders, fibers, aggregates, traffic loads, and environmental conditions. …”
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Effect of Carboxymethyl chitosan-sodium alginate hydrogel loaded with Astragalus membranaceus-Panax notoginseng on wound healing in rats by Jing Li, Jing Li, Linai Li, Yue Yu, Ruixin Qin, Chaoyan Yu, Chen Chen, Youming Dong, Yadong Tan, Yunen Liu, Xuanli Liu

“…In vivo experiments of wound healing on SD rats showed that APCS hydrogels significantly accelerated skin wound healing, reduced inflammatory response, enhanced the formation of blood vessels, granulation tissues, and collagen fibers, and promoted re-epithelialization at the wound site. …”
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Strong, tough and aqua-degradable poly(glycolic acid)/poly (butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate) composites achieved by interfacial regulation by Chao Ma, Mintao Zhu, Min Gong, Liang Zhang, Dongrui Wang, Xiang Lin

“…In this work, in order to take full advantages of its degradability and high strength, the PGA was toughened by poly(butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and reinforced by chopped carbon fibers (CFs) through melt compounding with the help of compatibilizers which facilitated the regulation of interfacial morphology and thereby performance. …”
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Palmitoylethanolamide Is a Disease-Modifying Agent in Peripheral Neuropathy: Pain Relief and Neuroprotection Share a PPAR-Alpha-Mediated Mechanism by L. Di Cesare Mannelli, G. D'Agostino, A. Pacini, R. Russo, M. Zanardelli, C. Ghelardini, A. Calignano

“…Repeated treatments with PEA reduced the presence of oedema and macrophage infiltrate, and a significant higher myelin sheath, axonal diameter, and a number of fibers were observable. In PPAR-α null mice PEA treatment failed to induce pain relief as well as to rescue the peripheral nerve from inflammation and structural derangement. …”
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Substrains of Inbred Mice Differ in Their Physical Activity as a Behavior by Dario Coletti, Emanuele Berardi, Paola Aulino, Eleonora Rossi, Viviana Moresi, Zhenlin Li, Sergio Adamo

“…This important amount of physical activity results in a minor muscle adaptation to endurance exercise over a three-week period; indeed, only a nonsignificant increase in NADH transferase+ fibers occurs in this time frame.…”
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Impact of Focal Muscle Vibration on Flaccid Upper Limb Motor Paralysis following Acute Brain Disease: A Case Study by Hirotaka Saito, Haruka Kobayashi, Kodai Oba, Yosuke Hamaya

“…By applying vibrations to muscles, FMV stimulates sensory fibers to induce cortical activity and kinesthetic illusions. …”
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Recycled PVC content and particle size distribution effects on morphological and mechanical properties of expanded PVC layer for floorcoverings by Chaouch, Walid, Msahli, Slah

“…It investigates the use of recycled Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder as a substitute for conventional PVC resin in the expanded layer of floorcoverings without negative effects on their mechanical properties.The first challenge is to transform PVC-coated fabric waste into PVC powder completely separated from PET fibers, while simultaneously ensuring the optimal recovery of small PVC particles. …”
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Effect of fermentation on bioactive compounds and structural properties of wheat bran by Nidhi Tiwari, Reshma Saroj, Mudasir Ahmad Malik, Devinder Kaur

“…Scanning electron microscopy shows the occurrence of loose networks of fibers tying with tissues and starch particles together and other granule structure that indicates the release of bound phenolic compound at 72 h of fermentation. …”
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Thailand's animals in peril: a systematic review of microplastic contamination and its ecological consequences by Weerachon Sawangproh, Paiphan Paejaroen

“…The review identifies prevalent MP types, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PES), with fibers being the dominant shape. The ingestion of MPs poses direct physical threats to wildlife and serves as a vector for harmful chemicals, raising concerns about bioaccumulation and biomagnification within food webs, ultimately impacting human health through seafood consumption. …”
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Blueprint for a high-performance biomaterial: full-length spider dragline silk genes. by Nadia A Ayoub, Jessica E Garb, Robin M Tinghitella, Matthew A Collin, Cheryl Y Hayashi

“…Our new data provide complete templates for synthesis of recombinant silk proteins that significantly improve the degree to which artificial silks mimic natural spider dragline fibers.…”
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Development of functionalized biochar composites for enhanced boron adsorption from aqueous solutions by Sanaz Amirshekari, Saeid Shafiei, Mahboobeh Zahedifar, Hossein Shekofteh

“…All adsorbents were synthesized using straightforward experimental techniques from date palm cellulosic fibers as promising lignocellulose feedstock and subjected to various characterization methods. …”
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Kajian Farmakoinformatika Senyawa Alkaloid Anggur Laut (Caulerpa racemose) Sebagai Inhibitor Collagenase Dalam Mekanisme Antiaging by Dewi Ratih Tirto Sari, M.Eko Pranoto, Siti Zamilatul Azkiyah

“…Sea grapes also well known as functional food source from marine, contains high protein, fibers and secondari metabolites. The biological functions  of sea grape also has been identified as antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antiobesity, and anticancer. …”
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Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) and Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs) as Adsorbents of Heavy Metal Ions by Tjhang Winny Kurniawan, Hermin Sulistyarti, Barlah Rumhayati, Akhmad Sabarudin

“…In comparison, CNC particles have a short rod-like shape and have smaller particle dimensions when compared to CNF particles in the form of fibers. CNC synthesis was carried out chemically (hydrolysis method), and CNF synthesis was carried out mechanically (homogenization, ball milling, and grinding), and both can be modified because they have a large surface area and are rich in hydroxyl groups. …”
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The effect of soy isoflavones in brain development: the emerging role of multiple signaling pathways and future perspectives by Winda Ariyani, Noriyuki Koibuchi

“…Soybean is a source of protein, fibers, and phytochemical isoflavones which are considered to have numerous health benefits for children and adulthood. …”
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Long-Standing Motor and Sensory Recovery following Acute Fibrin Sealant Based Neonatal Sciatic Nerve Repair by Natalia Perussi Biscola, Luciana Politti Cartarozzi, Rui Seabra Ferreira Junior, Benedito Barraviera, Alexandre Leite Rodrigues de Oliveira

“…Regarding axonal regeneration, coaptation allowed recovery of greater number of myelinated fibers, with improved morphometric parameters. Preservation of inhibitory synaptic terminals was accompanied by significant improvement in the motor as well as in the nociceptive recovery. …”
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Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Alleviate Radiation-Induced Muscular Fibrosis by Suppressing the Expression of TGF-β1 by Wei Sun, Xinchu Ni, Suping Sun, Leiming Cai, Jingping Yu, Jian Wang, Bin Nie, Zhiqiang Sun, Xinye Ni, Xiufeng Cao

“…The proportion of the area of collagen fibers to the total area in sections of ASCs group was lower than those of PBS groups at 4 w, 8 w, and 26 w after irradiation. …”
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A Novel Methodology for the Accelerated Desalination of Seawater Utilizing Up‐ and Down‐Conversion Phosphors by Ernesto Valadez‐Renteria, Jorge Oliva, Haggeo Desirena, Christian Gomez‐Solis, Vicente Rodriguez‐Gonzalez

“…Solar evaporators are fabricated by coating coconut/agave fibers with graphene. Those ones are utilized to desalinate seawater brought from Vallarta beach, Mexico. …”
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