In Vitro Evaluation of Ruminal Digestibility, Fermentation Characteristics, and Bacterial Diversity of Kenaf Crop at Various Cutting Heights by Mengwei Li, Faiz-ul Hassan, Qian Lin, Muhammad Adeel Arshad, Muhammad Uzair Akhtar, Lijuan Peng, Chengjian Yang, Xin Liang, Jiaxiang Huang

“…These samples were subjected to an in vitro batch culture system using buffalo rumen fluid to measure gas and CH₄ production at 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h of incubation. …”
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Usefulness of body composition assessment by bioelectrical impedance vector analysis in subacute post-stroke patients in rehabilitation by Alessandro Guerrini, Mariacristina Siotto, Carola Cocco, Marco Germanotta, Valeria Cipollini, Laura Cortellini, Arianna Pavan, Stefania Lattanzi, Sabina Insalaco, Yeganeh Manon Khazrai, Irene Giovanna Aprile

“…BIVA revealed that both adult patients (< 65 years, n = 29) and elderly patients (≥ 65 years, n = 58) exhibited high body fluid overload and low muscle mass. Additionally, BIVA revealed a significant rightward shift of the bioimpedance vectors in malnourished (n = 37) versus non-malnourished patients (T2 = 56.9, p < 0.001, D = 1.68) and in sarcopenic (n = 24) versus non-sarcopenic patients (T2 = 36.4, p < 0.001, D = 1.5). …”
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Nitrooleic Acid Attenuates Lipid Metabolic Disorders and Liver Steatosis in DOCA-Salt Hypertensive Mice by Haiping Wang, Jing Sun, Zhanjun Jia, Tianxin Yang, Liang Xu, Bing Zhao, Kezhou Yu, Rong Wang

“…After 3-week treatment with DOCA-salt plus 1% sodium chloride in drinking fluid, the hypertension was noted; however, OA-NO2 had no effect on the hypertension. …”
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Surface enzyme-polymerization endows Janus hydrogel tough adhesion and regenerative repair in penetrating orocutaneous fistulas by Ye Ju, Chunyue Ma, Ling Ding, Mingyue Shi, Xia Wang, Dongbei Wu, Qing Wu, Xingjun Qin, Qigang Wang

“…In male New Zealand rabbit POF models, the JHA demonstrates strong adhesion and fluid-tight sealing, and maintained firm sealing for over 3 days without any decreased signs under a normal diet. …”
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Enhanced bone regeneration using sodium alginate and polyvinyl alcohol incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles composite film for orthopedic application by Guoying Zhang, Xunkai Hou, Zhen Geng, Mahani Yusoff, Nur Adibah Roslan, Mohd Hasmizam Razali

“…Notably, hydroxyapatite (HA) formation was observed within 7 days of immersing the nanocomposite film in simulated body fluid (SBF), effectively mimicking natural bone mineralization. …”
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Anti-inflammatory Property of Galectin-1 in a Murine Model of Allergic Airway Inflammation by Yunxiang Lv, Mengyuan Dai, Muzi Wang, Fangfang Chen, Rongyu Liu

“…We found that rGal-1 inhibited pulmonary inflammatory cell recruitment, mucus secretion, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) inflammatory cell infiltration, and cytokine production. …”
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Analysis of water based Casson hybrid nanofluid (NiZnFe2O4+MnZnFe2O4) flow over an electromagnetic actuator with Cattaneo–Christov heat-mass flux: A modified Buongiorno model by S. Baskaran, R. Sowrirajan, S. Divya, S. Eswaramoorthi, K. Loganathan

“…Our investigation revealed that fluid velocities are suppressed by increasing the values of Forchheimer number. …”
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Theoretical and Practical Issues That Are Relevant When Scaling Up hMSC Microcarrier Production Processes by Valentin Jossen, Cedric Schirmer, Dolman Mostafa Sindi, Regine Eibl, Matthias Kraume, Ralf Pörtner, Dieter Eibl

“…Recent publications focusing on microcarrier-based stirred bioreactors have demonstrated the successful use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and suspension criteria (NS1u, NS1) for rapidly scaling up hMSC expansions from mL- to pilot scale. …”
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Platycodon grandiflorum-derived extracellular vesicles suppress triple-negative breast cancer growth by reversing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and modulating the gu... by Min Yang, Jia Guo, Jinxian Li, Shuyue Wang, Yuan Sun, Ying Liu, Yinghua Peng

“…PGEVs exhibited remarkable stability, tolerating acidic digestion and undergoing minimal changes in simulated gastrointestinal fluid. They were efficiently taken up by tumor cells and induced increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to tumor cell proliferation inhibition and apoptosis, particularly in the TNBC cell line 4T1. …”
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Involvement of TSP1 and MMP9/NGAL in Angiogenesis during Orthodontic Periodontal Remodeling by Petra Surlin, Isabela Silosi, Anne Marie Rauten, Manole Cojocaru, Lili Foia

“…In the present study the aim was to measure the levels of Thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) and Lipocalin-2/matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9/NGAL) complex in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) at different time points of orthodontic treatment, to determine the relationship between these values and those of total-matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) and theirs implication in angiogenesis balance, in the situation of a good control of the bacterial plaque, emphasizing the role of TSP1 and MMP9/NGAL complex. …”
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Cystic Echinococcosis/Hydatid Cyst Coinfection with HIV: A Report from Shiraz, Iran by Yosef Sharifi, Seyed Mahmoud Sadjjadi, Hamed Nikoupour Dailami, Seyed Hamed Jafari, Mohammad Hossein Anbardar, Mohammad Bagher Khosravi

“…Observation of the hydatid cyst fluid using eosin 0.1% revealed more than 70% viable protoscoleces. …”
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Pore Structure Fractal Characterization and Permeability Simulation of Natural Gas Hydrate Reservoir Based on CT Images by Hang Bian, Yuxuan Xia, Cheng Lu, Xuwen Qin, Qingbang Meng, Hongfeng Lu

“…Succolarity indicates the extent to which the fluid in the pore is permeable, which can be used to characterize the anisotropy of pore structures. …”
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Laccase/caffeic acid-catalyzed crosslinking coupled with galactomannan alters the conformational structure of ovalbumin and alleviates Th2-mediated allergic asthma by Ishfaq Ahmed, Suidong Ouyang, Shengquan Wu, Haochang Song, Miaoyuan Zhang, Renxing Luo, Peishan Lu, Jiaqi Deng, Tingting Zheng, Yanyan Wang, Xinguang Liu, Gonghua Huang

“…Gastrointestinal digestion stability assay indicated that crosslinked OVA exhibited less resistance in simulated gastric fl uid (SGF) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF). Mouse model study indicated that Lac-Man/OVA ameliorated eosinophilic airway inflammatory response and efficiently downregulated the expression of Th2-related cytokines (interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, and IL-13), and upregulated IFN-γ and IL-10 expression. …”
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Tannins for food preservation and human health: A review of current knowledge by Yesim Ozogul, Yilmaz Ucar, Eskindir Endalew Tadesse, Nikheel Rathod, Piotr Kulawik, Monica Trif, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Fatih Ozogul

“…In particular, supercritical fluid extraction, using CO₂ under specific pressure and temperature conditions, is gaining popularity due to its eco-friendliness and efficiency. …”
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Hydrodynamic Fluidic Pump Empowered Sensitive Recognition and Active Transport of Hydrogen Peroxide in 1D Channels by Shuya Liu, Yongxian Guo, Yanjun Gong, Yanze Wei, Qiongzheng Hu, Li Yu

“…Irradiation with light serves to initiate and direct fluid motion, expediting the transport of H2O2 molecules to the active site, thus boosting the sensor sensitivity through gas enrichment. …”
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Optimal trajectory of the neuroendoscope for third ventricle pavement access by Joana Sousa, Susana Maria Silva, Susana Maria Silva, Hélio Alves, Bruno Carvalho, Bruno Carvalho, José Maria Sousa, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, José Paulo Andrade, José Paulo Andrade

“…Background and aimEndoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) is used to treat hydrocephalus, an abnormal cerebrospinal fluid accumulation in brain ventricles. By defining a new trajectory and entry point interval, we aim to establish a standardized approach for FreeHand ETV, a vital technique when specialized tools are unavailable, or during emergencies.Methods187 MRIs were analyzed, with 30 having hydrocephalus. …”
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Impact of Branch Pipe Valve Closure Procedures on Pipeline Water Hammer Pressure: A Case Study of Xinlongkou Hydropower Station by Zilong Li, Jin Jin, Zhanpeng Pan, Jianren Sun, Kaiqiang Geng, Yu Qiao

“…Additionally, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was applied to analyze the dynamic effects of different factors on the water hammer in the branch pipelines of the station. …”
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Prediction models for cognitive impairment in middle-aged patients with cerebral small vessel disease by Wei Zheng, Xiaoyan Qin, Ronghua Mu, Peng Yang, Bingqin Huang, Bingqin Huang, Zhixuan Song, Xiqi Zhu, Xiqi Zhu

“…This study also included the extraction of total intracranial volume, gray matter, white matter, cerebrospinal fluid, white matter hypertensit, and hippocampus volume. …”
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Couple dynamics and interaction needs with healthcare professionals in long-term neurological rehabilitation: A hermeneutic qualitative study by Alexa von Bosse, Peter König, Eva Jansen

“…Our model, based on symbolic interactionism and Baxter's Relational Dialectics Theory, underscores the fluid and evolving nature of these roles. Patients and caregivers can transition between different types due to the chronic nature of the disorder and the social context of rehabilitation. …”
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Definition of minimum clearance height of railway bridges in a windblown sand area based on numerical simulation by Xian Zhang, Shengbo Xie, Yingjun Pang

“…To investigate the effect of beam clearance height on wind-sand movement near the surface, and to determine the minimum clearance height for railway bridges in such areas, computational fluid dynamics using the Euler-Euler two-phase flow model was employed to simulate the wind-sand flow field beneath bridges with different heights. …”
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