Molecular genetic bases of seed resistance to oxidative stress during storage by N. A. Shvachko, E. K. Khlestkina

“…During storage seeds suffer physiological stress consequences, one of which is the accumulation of free radicals, primarily reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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Autologous Blood Transfusion after Local Infiltration Analgesia with Ropivacaine in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty by Torben Breindahl, Ole Simonsen, Peter Hindersson, Bjarne Brødsgaard Dencker, Mogens Brouw Jørgensen, Sten Rasmussen

“…Peak total and free venous ropivacaine concentrations after 8 h and 16 h postoperative bolus injections were 2.6 μg/mL and 0.11 μg/mL, respectively. …”
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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh by Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…HAZ and BAZ were calculated from anthropometric assessment, and fat and fat-free mass were estimated using bioelectric impedance. …”
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Measurement of wettability and surface roughness for metrology and quality control in microfluidics by Daugbjerg Thomas Schrøder, Crouzier Loïc, Delvallée Alexandra, Ogheard Florestan, Pecnik Christina, Romieu Kevin, Saraiva Fernanda, Batista Elsa

“…The wettability methods successfully demonstrated measurements of contact angles, and these methods were applied to determine a value for the total surface free energy. AFM and stylus profilometry successfully determined surface roughness parameters, and the determined values agreed with the expected for the material. …”
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Characterization of PCL and Chitosan Nanoparticles as Carriers of Enoxaparin and Its Antithrombotic Effect in Animal Models of Venous Thrombosis by Lucas Bessa Prado, Stephany Cares Huber, Aline Barnabé, Fernanda Dutra Santiago Bassora, Devanira Souza Paixão, Nelson Duran, Joyce Maria Annichino-Bizzacchi

“…There was a significant reduction in thrombus size, in vivo, for both free and encapsulated enoxaparin in comparison with the control group after subcutaneous administration. …”
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Influence of Infill Wall Configuration on Failure Modes of RC Frames by Xiaojie Zhou, Xiaoyuan Kou, Quanmin Peng, Jintao Cui

“…If the shear bearing capacity ratio is less than 2.0 and the shear span ratio of the column free segment is not more than 2.0, the short column effect will occur. …”
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Exploring the Molecular Composition of Dissolved Organic Matter and Its Connection to Microbial Communities in Industrial-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Chicken Manure by Juan Hu, Yurui Zeng, Aibin Hu, Xiaofeng Wang

“…The results revealed that the DOM contained abundant free amino acids and protein-like compounds but fewer humic-like substances, identified as lignin/carboxylate-rich alicyclic molecules, lipids, and proteins/aliphatic compounds featuring enriched S_5–6O₁ and N_1–5O_X fragments. …”
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Effectiveness of Vildagliptin in Clinical Practice: Pooled Analysis of Three Korean Observational Studies (the VICTORY Study) by Sunghwan Suh, Sun Ok Song, Jae Hyeon Kim, Hyungjin Cho, Woo Je Lee, Byung-Wan Lee

“…Data were pooled from the vildagliptin postmarketing survey (PMS), the vildagliptin/metformin fixed drug combination (DC) PMS, and a retrospective observational study of vildagliptin/metformin (fixed DC or free DC). The effectiveness endpoint was the proportion of patients who achieved a glycemic target (HbA1c) of ≤7.0% at 24 weeks. …”
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Physiological Alterations due to Hepatotoxicity and the Protective Role of Cleome viscosa Linn Seed Extract in Experimental Animals by Addai-Mensah Donkor, Martin Ntiamoah Donkor, Benjamin Ahenkorah, Kwadwo Asante Asare-Konadu, Emmanuel Asiedu, Richard Mosobil

“…Phytochemical screening of C. viscosa seed ethanol extract was carried out. Free radical scavenging activity of crude seed extract of the plant was conducted using the DPPH assay method. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Evaluation of Gabapentinoid Hybrids with Isoindole-1,3(2H)-Dione Moiety as Potential Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anticancer Agents by Mirna Jabbour, Mohammad Ammar Al-Khayat, Mahmoud Al-Ktaifani

“…Compounds 1, 3, and 4 exhibited a good free radical scavenging effect, and compound 3 is the most effective with IC50 value of 2.525 μmol/mL. …”
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Examining Prenylated Xanthones as Potential Inhibitors Against Ketohexokinase C Isoform for the Treatment of Fructose-Driven Metabolic Disorders: An Integrated Computational Approa... by Tilal Elsaman, Magdi Awadalla Mohamed

“…Among these, hit <b>8</b> emerged as the best performer, achieving a binding free energy of −61.30 kcal/mol, 100% predicted oral absorption, enhanced metabolic stability, and stable molecular dynamics. …”
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Substituted 4-Acyl-5-methyl-2-phenyl-pyrazol-3-one-phenylhydrazones with Antioxidant Properties: X-Ray Crystal and Spectroscopic Studies by Omoruyi G. Idemudia, Anthony I. Okoh, Alexander P. Sadimenko, Eric C. Hosten, Omobola O. Okoh

“…Phenylhydrazine was reacted with synthesized acylpyrazolone derivatives 4-ethyl-5-methyl-2-phenyl-pyrazol-3-one and 4-propyl-5-methyl-2-phenyl-pyrazol-3-one, to obtain two new azomethine phenylhydrazones, a study in continuation of our probe into the effects of acyl group substitutions on the physicochemical and free radical scavenging properties of acylpyrazolone Schiff bases. …”
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Legal basis for providing legal aid to a detained person in the context of international standards and practice of the European Court of Human Rights by M. М. Kolomoitsev

“…It is established that the special international standards, compliance with which is crucial for ensuring the rights of a detainee and which also guarantee the effectiveness of legal aid received by a detainee, include 1) the principle of confidentiality in the course of communication between a detainee and a defence lawyer; 2) the principle of verification of the legality of detention without delay; 3) the principle of appealing against the failure to ensure the rights of a detainee or their violation; 4) the principle of independent and free choice of one's legal position. The following are proposed to be the sectoral international standards, compliance with which is crucial for ensuring the rights of a detainee, and which also guarantee the effectiveness of legal aid received by a detainee 1) the principle of confidentiality in the course of a detainee’s communication with a defence lawyer; 2) the principle of verification of the legality of detention without delay; 3) the principle of appealing against the failure to ensure the detainee’s rights or their violation; 4) the principle of independent and free choice of one’s legal position. …”
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The Weight of HLA-DPA1 rs3077 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Prostate Cancer, a Multicenter Study by Mohammed Jayed Alenzi, Amany A. Ghazy, Diaa-Eldin Taha

“…Serum levels of urea, creatinine, total prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and free PSA were measured. PSA ratio was determined as well. …”
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Nature-derived microneedles with metal-polyphenolic networks encapsulation for chronic soft tissue defects repair: Responding and remodeling the regenerative microenvironment by Chengyang Zhu, Zun Fan, Zhijie Cheng, Jun Yin, Lei Qin, Xin Zhao

“…The resultant NMs have excellent mechanical strength and biological adhesiveness, ensuring suture-free but reliable fixation on implanted site. To enhance the intrinsic bioactivities, metal-polyphenolic networks (MPNs) coordinated from copper (Cu) and curcumin (Cur) are designed and encapsulated into NMs. …”
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Influence of Artificial Sweetener on Human Blood Glucose Concentration by Ilse Skokan, P. Christian Endler, Beatrix Wulkersdorfer, Dieter Magometschnigg, Heinz Spranger

“…Each trial was followed by a test free interval. Within one test trial each patient consumed 150 ml test solution (water) that contained either 6 g of table sugar (“Kandisin”) with sweetener free serving as control group. …”
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HPLC-Fingerprints and Antioxidant Constituents of Phyla nodiflora by Fang-Ju Lin, Feng-Lin Yen, Pei-Chun Chen, Moo-Chin Wang, Chun-Nan Lin, Chiang-Wen Lee, Horng-Huey Ko

“…The antioxidant activities of these compounds were evaluated by free radical scavenging activity and tyrosinase inhibitory effect in cell-free systems. …”
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Improved Outcome of Biliary Atresia with Postoperative High-Dose Steroid by Rui Dong, Zai Song, Gong Chen, Shan Zheng, Xian-min Xiao

“…The high-dose steroid protocol can reduce the incidence of cholangitis, increase the jaundice-free rate, and improve two-year survival with native liver after the Kasai operation.…”
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Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom on adolescent's time use (CONTRAST study). by Irina Pokhilenko, Emma Frew, Marie Murphy, Miranda Pallan

“…Therefore, this study explored changes in adolescents' time use during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK and the relationship between these changes and individual-level socioeconomic indicators including family affluence, free school meal eligibility, and food insecurity.…”
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Characterization and molecular biological identification of tick species in Nanjing city by Luyao SUN, Xuemin CHEN, Bingdong SONG, Yan ZHANG, Yanqun SUN, Yue MIN, Shougang ZHANG

“…MethodsFrom April to September 2023, free-living and parasitic ticks were collected in Nanjing city by drag-flag method and body surface examination, respectively. …”
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