Photovoltaic Energy Conversion System Constructed by High Step-Up Converter with Hybrid Maximum Power Point Tracking by K. I. Hwu, W. C. Tu, C. R. Wang

“…After this, such a converter operating with a suitable initial duty cycle of the pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) control signal, together with the proposed HMPPT algorithm combining the fractional open-circuit voltage method and the incremental conductance method, is applied to the photovoltaic energy conversion system. …”
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Role of PPARα and Its Agonist in Renal Diseases by Ching-Feng Cheng, Hsi-Hsien Chen, Heng Lin

“…This paper focuses on signaling pathways, ligand selectivity, and physio-pathological roles of PPARα in kidney diseases and the therapeutic utility of PPARα modulators in the treatment of diabetes and inflammation-induced nephropathy. …”
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Impaired GABA Neural Circuits Are Critical for Fragile X Syndrome by Fei Gao, Lijun Qi, Zhongzhen Yang, Tao Yang, Yan Zhang, Hui Xu, Huan Zhao

“…Furthermore, the activities of GABA neural circuits are modulated by circadian rhythm of FMRP metabolism and reviewed the abnormal condition of FXS mice or patients.…”
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Morphofunctional variations of the Echinometra lucunter (Echinoidea) on Bahia Coast, Brazil by Walter Ramos Pinto Cerqueira, Yara Aparecida Garcia Tavares, Natalie Petrovna Semanovschi, Daniele Nascimento de Jesus

“…The environments with distinct characteristics and wide food availability associated with a broad spectrum of the trophic niche occupied by the populations point out modulations and specializations of morphofunctional strategies and the expression of phenotypes.…”
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Millimetre-Wave Planar Phased Patch Array with Sidelobe Suppression for High Data-Rate Transmission by Hung-Chen Chen, Tsenchieh Chiu, Ching-Luh Hsu

“…Each patch has its own transmit/receive modules (TRM) consisting of a digitally controlled attenuator and phase shifter. …”
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Trillin inhibits MAP3K11/NF-κB/COX-2 signaling pathways through upregulation of miR-145-5p in castration-resistant prostate cancer by Yanlong Wang, Yulin Peng, Wenjun Hao, Chengjian He, Xiang Gao, Peng Liang, Haolin Zhao, Ying Wang, Liang Wang, Zhenlong Yu, Zhiyu Liu

“…Additionally, Trillin enhances the expression of miR-145-5p, further modulating pathways critical for CRPC progression. These findings suggest that Trillin may offer a promising alternative approach for targeting CRPC, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent to improve patient outcomes.…”
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Gut Microbiota Secondary Metabolites: Key Roles in GI Tract Cancers and Infectious Diseases by Eman K. E. Anwer, Muhammad Ajagbe, Moustafa Sherif, Abobaker S. Musaibah, Shuaib Mahmoud, Ali ElBanbi, Anwar Abdelnaser

“…Recent research has highlighted the significant role of these metabolites, particularly short-chain fatty acids, indoles, and bile acids, in modulating immune responses, impacting epigenetic mechanisms, and contributing to disease processes. …”
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The use of AI tools and their impact on the assessment of postgraduate courses in the technological field by Susana Hernando-Castro, Juan Diego López-Arquillo, Martín Perea-Álvarez-de-Eulate

“…The case study focused on the "Renewable Energy Startups" module, worth 6 ECTS, where students completed practical activities with the assistance of AI tools. …”
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Melanopsin Contribution to Pupillary Light Reflex and Brightness Perception Based on a 65-Inch Four-Primary Projected Display by Nianfang Zhu, Yan Tu, Lili Wang, Yunyang Shi

“…The melanopic luminance metamers (higher and lower) of different colours have been modulated thusly. The effect of melanopic luminance on pupillary light reflex (PLR) and brightness perception was explored under a luminous environment of 300 lx to ensure the saturation of rod. …”
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The role of short-chain fatty acid in metabolic syndrome and its complications: focusing on immunity and inflammation by Wenqian Yu, Wenqian Yu, Siyuan Sun, Siyuan Sun, Qiang Fu

“…In addition, this study proposes novel strategies to modulate SCFA for the treatment of Mets that may help to mitigate the prognosis of Mets and its complications.…”
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Targeting Endothelial Dysfunction in Vascular Complications Associated with Diabetes by Arpeeta Sharma, Pascal N. Bernatchez, Judy B. de Haan

“…In particular, endogenous signaling molecules that positively modulate EDNO synthesis and mimetics of endogenous antioxidant enzymes will be highlighted. …”
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AR and YAP crosstalk: impacts on therapeutic strategies in prostate cancer by Guansong Zheng, Zhaojie Yan, Junrong Zou, Junrong Zou, Junrong Zou, Xiaofeng Zou, Keqiang Chai, Guoxi Zhang

“…AR regulates the stability and function of YAP by modulating its transcription, translation, and phosphorylation status, while YAP exerts both promotional and inhibitory regulatory effects on AR. …”
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Neutrophils in Tissue Trauma of the Skin, Bone, and Lung: Two Sides of the Same Coin by A. Kovtun, D. A. C. Messerer, K. Scharffetter-Kochanek, M. Huber-Lang, A. Ignatius

“…Neutrophils trigger and modulate the initial posttraumatic inflammatory response and contribute critically to subsequent repair processes. …”
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Metallothionein-3-mediated intracellular zinc mediates antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses in the complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced inflammatory pain mouse model by Ngoc Buu Tran, Sook-Jeong Lee

“…We investigated the role of metallothionein-3 (MT3) in modulating complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced intracellular Zn2+ activity in an MT3 knockout mouse model of inflammatory pain in the hind paw. …”
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Celecoxib Improves Host Defense through Prostaglandin Inhibition during Histoplasma capsulatum Infection by Priscilla Aparecida Tartari Pereira, Bruno Caetano Trindade, Adriana Secatto, Roberto Nicolete, Camila Peres-Buzalaf, Simone Gusmão Ramos, Ruxana Sadikot, Claudia da Silva Bitencourt, Lúcia Helena Faccioli

“…Prostaglandins act as mediators of inflammation and, similar to cytokines, function as immune modulators during innate and adaptive immune responses. …”
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A Photocontrolled Molecular Rotor Based on Azobenzene-Strapped Mixed (Phthalocyaninato)(Porphyrinato) Rare Earth Triple-Decker by Wenxin Lu, Tiantian Mu, Yuehong Zhang, Bo Chen, Huantao Guo, Luyang Zhao, Peng Wang, Yongzhong Bian

“…This result demonstrates that the rotation of phthalocyanine rotator in (phthalocyaninato)(porphyrinato) rare earth triple-decker complex can be successfully modulated by photo-isomerization via altering irradiation.…”
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Upregulation of p53 by tannic acid treatment suppresses the proliferation of human colorectal carcinoma by Karakurt Serdar, Kandir Sinan, Gökçek-Saraç Çiğdem

“…Tannic acid has been found to modulate enzyme, protein, and gene expressions of NQO1 in different levels and the upregulation of protein/gene expressions of p53 (p < 0.001), which leads the cells to trigger apoptosis. …”
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Effects of the stress hormone norepinephrine on the probiotic properties of Levilactobacillus: antibacterial colonization, anti-inflammation, and antioxidation by Lingdi Niu, Mingchun Gao, Yifan Li, Chaonan Wang, Chaonan Wang, Chuankun Zhang, Haoyuan Duan, Hai Li, Fang Wang, Junwei Ge

“…At the same time, the addition of NE modulates the bacterial microbiota richness and diversity in the intestine, disrupting the balance of intestinal probiotics. …”
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Wearable microfluidic biosensors with haptic feedback for continuous monitoring of hydration biomarkers in workers by Julia C. Spinelli, Brandon J. Suleski, Donald E. Wright, Joseph L. Grow, Gabriel R. Fagans, Maura J. Buckley, Da Som Yang, Kaitao Yang, Steven M. Beil, Jessica C. Wallace, Thomas S. DiZoglio, Jeffrey B. Model, Shirley Love, David E. Macintosh, Alan P. Scarth, Matthew T. Marrapode, Corinna Serviente, Raudel Avila, Barrak K. Alahmad, Michael A. Busa, John A. Wright, Weihua Li, Douglas J. Casa, John A. Rogers, Stephen P. Lee, Roozbeh Ghaffari, Alexander J. Aranyosi

“…The device contains two temperature sensors for skin temperature and thermal flux recordings, and an accelerometer for real-time monitoring of activity level. An onboard haptic module enables vibratory feedback cues to the wearer once critical sweat loss thresholds are reached. …”
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A Passive Harmonic Tag for Humidity Sensing by Antonio Lazaro, Ramon Villarino, David Girbau

“…The other output of the input antenna feeds a DC power harvested converter that drives an oscillator which modulates its output signal by controlling the bias point of the Schottky diode. …”
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