High-density lipoprotein nanoparticles spontaneously target to damaged renal tubules and alleviate renal fibrosis by remodeling the fibrotic niches by Shanshan He, Xiaoyang Li, Yuanyuan He, Ling Guo, Yunzhou Dong, Leilei Wang, Lan Yang, Lin Li, Shiyun Huang, Jiali Fu, Qing Lin, Zhirong Zhang, Ling Zhang

“…In this study, we discover that biomimetic high-density lipoprotein (bHDL) lipid nanoparticles possess excellent targeting ability to injured tubular epithelial cells by kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1) mediated internalization. Thus, we co-load anti-inflammatory drug triptolide (TP) and anti-fibrotic drug nintedanib (BIBF) on bHDL nanoparticles to treat CKD. …”
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Variation of microbiological and small molecule metabolite profiles of Nuodeng ham during ripening by high-throughput sequencing and GC-TOF-MS by Cong Li, Yingling Zou, Guozhou Liao, Zijiang Yang, Dahai Gu, Yuehong Pu, Changrong Ge, Guiying Wang

“…The internal microbial diversity and small molecular metabolites of Nuodeng ham in different processing years (the first, second and third year sample) were analyzed by high-throughput sequencing technology and gas chromatography-time of flight mass spectrography (GC-TOF-MS) to study the effects of microorganisms and small molecular metabolites on the quality of ham in different processing years. …”
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Ikere-Ekiti in Art and Cultural Narratives by dele jegede

“…In the first part, the unique architecture of the afin and the traditional sculptures that were its central feature present the opportunity to examine the interconnectedness of continuity and change, tradition and modernity, and the centrality of art in the Oba's quest for political pre-eminence. Ikere came to in­ternational attention through the vlrtuoslc sculptures of one of Africa's master carvers--Olowe (ca. 1873-1938), who lived in Ise-Ekiti, a town about 15 miles east of Ikere. …”
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Case Report: A rare presentation of rapidly progressive moyamoya disease refractory to unilateral surgical revascularization by Daniel Friel Leach, Srivikram Margam S, Aaron Gustin, Paul J. Gustin, Mohamad N. Jajeh, Yhana C. Chavis, Kristin V. Walker, Joshua S. Bentley

“…Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a chronic, occlusive cerebrovasculopathy typified by progressive steno-occlusive disease of the intracranial internal carotid arteries (ICAs) and their proximal branches. …”
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تقنيات السير الذاتي في " تقرير إلى غريكو "لـ نيكوس كازانتزاكيس أنموذجا by Feghrour Hala

“…This study aims to explore the literary and artistic techniques Kazantzakis employs in his autobiography, analyzing how these elements contribute to resolving the internal conflicts that dominated his thoughts. His methods result in a poetic autobiography distinct from classical approaches. …”
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Deletion of ESX-3 and ESX-4 secretion systems in Mycobacterium abscessus results in highly impaired pathogenicity by Wassim Daher, Vincent Le Moigne, Yara Tasrini, Shweta Parmar, Danielle L. Sexton, John Jairo Aguilera-Correa, Valentin Berdal, Elitza I. Tocheva, Jean-Louis Herrmann, Laurent Kremer

“…Macrophage infections showed that ESX-3 and ESX-4 contribute to bacterial internalization, phagosomal escape, and intracellular survival. …”
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Comparisons of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after Indocyanine Green, Brilliant Blue G, or Triamcinolone Acetonide-Assisted Macular Hole Surgery by Yoshiharu Toba, Shigeki Machida, Daijiro Kurosaka

“…To compare the postoperative changes of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in patients with macular holes (MHs) treated with vitrectomy with indocyanine green- (ICG-), brilliant blue G- (BBG-), or triamcinolone acetonide- (TA-)assisted internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. Methods. …”
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Metagenomic investigation of viruses in green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) by Hongwei Li, Yuan Chen, Zhongrong Xia, Daohua Zhuang, Feng Cong, Yue-Xiao Lian

“…Green sea turtles are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. …”
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Synthetic peptides as valuable and versatile tools for research: our 20 year journey in Chile by Constanza Cárdenas, Paula Santana, Claudio Álvarez, Luis Mercado, Sergio Marshall, Fernando Albericio, Fanny Guzmán

“…According to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), peptides are small proteins with a size between 2 and 50 amino acids residues. …”
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Deep(er) reconstruction of imaging Cherenkov detectors with swin transformers and normalizing flow models by C Fanelli, J Giroux, J Stevens

“…At the future electron–ion collider (EIC), the ePIC detector will feature a dual Ring Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) detector in the hadron direction, a Detector of Internally Reflected Cherenkov (DIRC) in the barrel, and a proximity focus RICH in the electron direction. …”
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Treatment of Urethral Strictures from Irradiation and Other Nonsurgical Forms of Pelvic Cancer Treatment by Iyad Khourdaji, Jacob Parke, Avinash Chennamsetty, Frank Burks

“…Obliterative endarteritis resulting in ischemia and fibrosis of the irradiated tissue complicates treatment strategies, which include urethral dilation, direct-vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU), urethral stents, and urethroplasty. …”
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Development and application of an LC-MS/MS method for the combined quantification of oxysterols and bile acids by Martin Roumain, Giulio G. Muccioli

“…We here report the development of a sensitive LC-MS/MS method for the combined quantification of 18 oxysterols, 11 unconjugated, 15 conjugated bile acids, and 1 bile acid precursor, using 8 isotope-labeled internal standards, addressing the need for a more comprehensive analysis of these interesting lipid families. …”
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Physicochemical Quality Parameters at the Reception of the Honey Packaging Process: Influence of Type of Honey, Year of Harvest, and Beekeeper by Marisol Juan-Borrás, Eva Domenech, Andrea Conchado, Isabel Escriche

“…For moisture, most samples were in accordance with international requirements (less than 20 g/100 g). All values were below the required limit for HMF (40 mg/kg), although a few of them were abnormally high as they were raw honeys (i.e., 2% of the samples had values higher than 20 mg/kg). …”
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A Case of Adenomatous Goiter Involving Diffuse, Acute, and Painful Thyroid Enlargement after Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology by Toshiro Shimo, Katsuhiro Tanaka, Ryohei Ogata, Wataru Saito, Yusuke Ohta, Yoshikazu Koike, Tetsumasa Yamashita, Yutaka Yamamoto, Junichi Kurebayashi

“…A second echographic examination revealed diffuse and edematous enlargement and increased internal blood flow in the bilateral thyroid lobes as well as a thyroid nodule. …”
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Emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills accounting students by Isabel Cristina Martin Garcia, Alison Martins Meurer, Nayane Thais Krespi Musial

“…It is necessary to address this issue in undergraduate courses in Accounting Sciences, as the training and development practices of Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Communication Skills reflect on professional performance, convergence with the social skills required by the job market, and alignment with international standards for education. High-quality accounting and contribute to strengthening the profession. …”
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Highlights in IBD Epidemiology and Its Natural History in the Paediatric Age by Marco Gasparetto, Graziella Guariso

“…Multicenter national registers and international networks can provide information on IBD epidemiology and lead to hypotheses about its causes and possible management strategies. …”
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GUIDELINES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUTURE PROTECTED AREA LIVANJSKO POLJE by Danijela Madžar, Veronika Vlašić

“…From this need comes the initiative for the protection of Livanjsko polje, both from the local population and from national and international experts in the field of nature protection. …”
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Development of a psychological frailty index: results from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Jinlong Zhao, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Daniel Fernández, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas

“…The PFI demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.764) and criterion validity (rho = 0.806). …”
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Constructing Peace Identity: Hiroshima's Diplomatic Role in Nuclear Disarmament by Sayyidul Mubin, Fahrizal Basanto Ramadhan

“…The qualitative case study approach was supported by process tracing and document analysis, and findings showed three important areas of the diplomatic evolution of Hiroshima: firstly, the capacity to change from being a war victim to a victor advocating for peace-building strategies and memorial strategies; secondly, the creation of a wide range of diplomatic relations through Mayors for Peace and other international associations; and third, the promotion of the nuclear disarmament norm through advocacy, education, documentation of survivors’ stories, and the encouragement of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. …”
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Law diversities for climate change: legal pluralism and climate governance in Indonesia by Muhammad Insan Tarigan, Raisha Hafandi

“…Climate change policies through international law can be integrated into state law, customary law, and Islamic law in Indonesia in a harmonious way.…”
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