Phage vB_Kpn_HF0522: Isolation, Characterization, and Therapeutic Potential in Combatting K1 Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections by Yan T, Wang Q, Ma C, Teng X, Gong Z, Chu W, Zhou Q, Liu Z

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of phage therapy in treating bacterial infections.Methods: Isolated phage vB_Kpn_HF0522 and phage morphology were observed using transmission electron microscopy. Analysis of vB_Kpn_HF0522 characteristics, including optimal multiplicity of infection (MOI), one-step growth curve, host range, stability in different environments, and adsorption capacity. …”
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In-situ formation mechanism of endogenous fluorescent carbon dots during the roasting process of small yellow croaker (Larimichthys polyactis) by Yutong Qu, Shuyi Zhao, Jilong Ni, Long Jiao, Xiaoye Zhang, Soottawat Benjakul, Zhiyu Liu, Xiang Chen, Bin Zhang

“…The fluorescence spectrum of FCDs underwent a blue-shift with an increase in the roasting temperature. Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM/EDS) analysis revealed that FCDs primarily consisted of C and O, exhibiting significant variations across different roasting temperatures (180 °C, 200 °C, and 220 °C). …”
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Growth of Zinc Oxide Nanorods with the Thickness of Less than or Equal to 1 μm through Zinc Acetate or Zinc Nitrate for Perovskite Solar Cell Applications by Albertus Bramantyo, Kenji Murakami, Masayuki Okuya, Arief Udhiarto, Nji Raden Poespawati

“…., the lower thickness of ZnO NRs boosted the charge transfer properties of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) because the series resistance between ZnO/perovskite interfaces was lessened. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images were observed to analyze the morphological shape of the ZnO NRs. …”
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The Impact of Optical Undersampling on the Ca2+ Signal Resolution in Ca2+ Imaging of Spontaneous Neuronal Activity by Katarina D. Milicevic, Violetta O. Ivanova, Tina N. Brazil, Cesar A. Varillas, Yan M.D. Zhu, Pavle R. Andjus, Srdjan D. Antic

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Comparative evaluation of cell-based assay technologies for scoring drug-induced condensation of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein by Rui Tong Quek, Cyna R. Shirazinejad, Christina L. Young, Kierra S. Hardy, Samuel Lim, Phillip J. Elms, David T. McSwiggen, Timothy J. Mitchison, Pamela A. Silver

“…Most CMODs were identified in cellular high-content screens (HCS) where micron-scale condensates were characterized by fluorescence microscopy. These approaches lack information on protein dynamics, are limited by microscope resolution, and are insensitive to subtle condensation phenotypes missed by overfit analysis pipelines. …”
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Efficacy and safety of pseudolaric acid B against Echinococcus multilocularis in vitro and in a murine infection model by Zhuo-ma Dawa, Zhuo-ma Dawa, Ting Zhai, Ting Zhai, Chuan-chuan Liu, Chuan-chuan Liu, Hai-ning Fan, Hai-ning Fan

“…In vitro studies have demonstrated that PAB exhibits dose- and concentration-dependent cytotoxicity against E. multilocularis protoscoleces. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the microvilli structure of the protoscolex was destroyed and the rostellar hooks had fallen off. …”
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Microscale bone interlocking enhances osseointegration strength on the rough surface of 3D-printed titanium implants: experimental and finite element analysis by Tianyu Shu, Haoyu Shi, Meng Li, Yu-Chia Lin, Ang Li, Dandan Pei

“…Implant surfaces were characterized with scanning electron microscopy, surface profilometry, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and a contact angle meter. …”
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The Regulatory Effect of Se-Cd Interaction on Tea Plants (<i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) O. Kuntze) Under Cadmium Stress by Yanyun Sun, Yueling Zhao, Hongyu Zhou, Faxing Li, Yuanyuan Wang, Xiao Du

“…We measured and analyzed the electrolyte permeability, proline content, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, antioxidant-related indicators, photosynthesis-related indicators, Cd content in various organs, and transmission electron microscopy images depicting the distribution of Cd and Se elements within different organs of tea plants under these treatments after 30 days of processing, studying the regulatory role of selenium on the resistance mechanism of tea plants (<i>Camellia sinensis</i>) under cadmium stress. …”
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In Situ X-Ray Study During Thermal Cycle Treatment Combined with Complementary Ex Situ Investigation of InGaN Quantum Wells by Ewa Grzanka, Sondes Bauer, Artur Lachowski, Szymon Grzanka, Robert Czernecki, Byeongchan So, Tilo Baumbach, Mike Leszczyński

“…A comparison of ex situ complementary high-resolution transmission microscopy (Ex-HRTEM) measurements performed at room temperature before and after the thermal cycle treatment provides proof of the formation of four different types of defects in the QWs, which result from the decomposition of 1. …”
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Merck Open Global Health Library in vitro screening against Schistosoma mansoni identified two new substances with antischistosomal activities for further development by Monique Evelyn Ueberall, Martina Berchthold, Cécile Häberli, Sven Lindemann, Thomas Spangenberg, Jennifer Keiser, Christoph G. Grevelding

“…The effects of the two lead structures were investigated in more detail by confocal laser scanning microscopy and 5-ethynyl 2´-deoxyuridine (EdU) assays to assess morphological effects and stem cell effects. …”
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Influence of Abutment Screw-Tightening Methods on the Screw Joint: Immediate and Long-Term Stability by Manlin Sun, Yusen Shui, Yuqiang Zhang, Ruiyang Ma, Yuwei Zhao, Hongyu Chen, Ping Yu, Zhi Li, Tingting Wu, Haiyang Yu

“…After retightening the assemblies, a dynamic load between 20 and 200 N was applied for 105 cycles, and the postloading removal torque (PRT) (Ncm) was measured. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to observe the surface topography of the screws. …”
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Diethylcarbamazine Reduces Chronic Inflammation and Fibrosis in Carbon Tetrachloride- (CCl4-) Induced Liver Injury in Mice by Sura Wanessa Santos Rocha, Maria Eduarda Rocha de França, Gabriel Barros Rodrigues, Karla Patrícia Sousa Barbosa, Ana Karolina Santana Nunes, André Filipe Pastor, Anne Gabrielle Vasconcelos Oliveira, Wilma Helena Oliveira, Rayana Leal Almeida Luna, Christina Alves Peixoto

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Interferenceless coded aperture correlation holography for five-dimensional imaging of 3D space, spectrum and polarization by Narmada Joshi, Vipin Tiwari, Tauno Kahro, Agnes Pristy Ignatius Xavier, Tatsuki Tahara, Aarne Kasikov, Kaupo Kukli, Saulius Juodkazis, Aile Tamm, Joseph Rosen, Vijayakumar Anand

“…The proposed technique can be a useful tool for birefringence microscopy, and functional and structural imaging applications.…”
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Biodesulfurization of high-sulfur oil from the Karazhanbas field of Kazakhstan with deep eutectic solvents by A.O. Akimbek, G.A. Jamalova, A.K. Yernazarova, G.K. Kaiyrmanova, B.K. Yelikbayev, M.C. Pagano, A.G. Zazybin, Kh. S. Rafikova

“…The research methodology was based on the application of the Koch methods to determine the total number of microorganisms; light microscopy – for the study of microbiological preparations; genetic identification of bacteria based on the analysis of the nucleotide sequence of a fragment of the 16S rRNA gene; synthesis of deep eutectic solvents; testing of isolated bacteria – for sensitivity to Cr (VI), for the ability of microorganisms to use hydrocarbons of high-sulfur oil, for activity in sulfur-containing crude oil, for determination of the mass fraction of sulfur. …”
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On the Suitability of Almond Shells for the Manufacture of a Natural Low-Cost Bioadsorbent to Remove Brilliant Green: Kinetics and Equilibrium Isotherms Study by R. Melhaoui, Y. Miyah, S. Kodad, N. Houmy, M. Addi, M. Abid, A. Mihamou, H. Serghini-Caid, S. Lairini, N. Tijani, C. Hano, A. Elamrani

“…Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, for the determination of specific surface area, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques were performed to characterize the ASP adsorbent. …”
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Controlled bottom-up synthesis and characterization of crystalline and amorphous lead(II) coordination polymers: Sonochemical methods, structure–property relationship, and photocat... by Saeedeh Ebad Sichani, Mohammad Jaafar Soltanianfard, Alison Zamanpour, Payam Hayati, Jan Janczak, Zahed Karimi-Jaberi

“…Analyses of the synthesized compounds were performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), FT-IR spectroscopy, and CHNS elemental analysis. …”
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Biodegradation of Phenol at High Initial Concentration by <i>Rhodococcus opacus</i> 3D Strain: Biochemical and Genetic Aspects by Tatiana O. Anokhina, Tatiana Z. Esikova, Valentina N. Polivtseva, Nataliya E. Suzina, Inna P. Solyanikova

“…In the present study, cell growth with phenol, growth after rest, growth of immobilized cells before and after rest, phase contrast, and scanning microscopy of immobilized cells on fiber were studied in detail. …”
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Silver Trimolybdate (Ag2Mo3O10.2H2O) Nanorods: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photo-Induced Antibacterial Activity under Visible-Light Irradiation by Maria Karollyna do Nascimento Silva Leandro, João Victor Barbosa Moura, Ana Carolina Justino de Araújo, Priscilla Ramos Freitas, Cicera Laura Roque Paulo, Amanda Karine de Sousa, Janaina Esmeraldo Rocha, Lívia Maria Garcia Leandro, Rakel Olinda Macedo da Silva, Clenilton Costa dos Santos, Jaime Ribeiro-Filho, Cleânio da Luz Lima, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Zahra Seifi, Bonglee Kim, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho

“…The sample was characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV–Vis–NIR diffuse reflectance, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). …”
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Study of interfacial bonding properties and shrinkage deformation of cement-alkali activated gradient-structured composite in complex environments with temperature-humidity changes by Xinzhe Li, Ganyou Jiang, Naishuang Wang, Yisong Wei, Zheng Chen, Zheng Chen, Jing Li, Jing Li, Ben Chen, Ben Chen, Jiamin Yu, Jiamin Yu

“…The early splitting strengths under the two extreme environmental effects increased and then decreased, and the maximum splitting strengths of OPCAAS were 2.66 MPa and 3.65 MPa under the temperature difference cycling and dry-wet cycling, respectively, which were 5.14% and 35.69% higher than those of OPC-AAMK, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) characterization analysis showed that the temperature difference cycling resulted in more severe product decomposition of the AAMK cementitious material, and obvious cracks and holes appeared at the bonding interface of OPC-AAMK. …”
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Targeted protein degradation through site-specific antibody conjugation with mannose 6-phosphate glycan by Kaori Mukai, Robert Cost, Xin Sheen Zhang, Emily Condiff, Joanne Cotton, Xiaohua Liu, Ekaterina Boudanova, Björn Niebel, Peter Piepenhagen, Xinming Cai, Anna Park, Qun Zhou

“…The M6P-conjugated antibody against a protein of interest (POI) efficiently internalized targeted soluble proteins, such as human tumor necrosis factor (TNF), in both cancer cell lines and human immune cells, through the endo-lysosomal pathway as demonstrated by confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. TNF in cell culture media was significantly depleted after the cells were incubated with the M6P-conjugated antibody. …”
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