Elucidating the role of carrier proteins in cytokine stabilization within double emulsion‐based polymeric nanoparticles by Emily R. Rhodes, Nicole B. Day, Emma C. Aldrich, C. Wyatt Shields IV, Kayla G. Sprenger

“…Double emulsion solvent evaporation is one of the most common techniques to formulate cytokines into vehicles made from hydrophobic polymers; however, the liquid–liquid interfaces formed during emulsification can greatly affect the stability and therapeutic performance of encapsulated cytokines. …”
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Perspectives on Structural, Physiological, Cellular, and Molecular Responses to Desiccation in Resurrection Plants by Yathisha Neeragunda Shivaraj, Plancot Barbara, Bruno Gugi, Maïté Vicré-Gibouin, Azeddine Driouich, Sharatchandra Ramasandra Govind, Akash Devaraja, Yogendra Kambalagere

“…The expansins might also be involved in cell wall flexibility during drying and disrupt hydrogen bonds between polymers during rehydration of the cell wall. Cleavages by xyloglucan-modifying enzymes release the tightly bound xyloglucan-cellulose network, thus increasing cell wall flexibility required for cell wall folding upon desiccation. …”
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CFRP加固轴心受压方钢管柱稳定承载力试验研究 by 陈家旺, 完海鹰

“…结合英国建筑工业研究与情报协会(CIRIA)编写的CFRP(Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic)加固钢结构设计指导手册《Strengthening metallic structures using externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymers》与我国《钢结构设计规范》(GB 50017—2003),在原轴压钢构件理论计算的基础上,引入稳定承载力修正系数,提出了带有修正系数的CFRP加固轴心受压方钢管柱稳定承载力计算公式,并通过对1个足尺未加固长柱和6个足尺加固长柱进行了轴心受压加载试验研究,分析了CFRP纤维粘贴方向及层数等因素对试件的承载力、破坏模式和延性的影响。…”
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General synthesis of neighboring dual-atomic sites with a specific pre-designed distance via an interfacial-fixing strategy by Yan Yan, Rui Yu, Mingkai Liu, Zehua Qu, Jifeng Yang, Siyuan He, Hongliang Li, Jie Zeng

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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Microcapsule-Based Self-Healing Composites by Liberata Guadagno, Marialuigia Raimondo, Umberto Vietri, Carlo Naddeo, Anja Stojanovic, Andrea Sorrentino, Wolfgang H. Binder

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Structural modeling of NAD+ binding modes to PARP-1 by N. V. Ivanisenko, D. A. Zhechev, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…PARP-1 catalyses covalent binding of poly (ADP-ribose) polymers with itself as well as with other acceptor proteins using NAD+ as a donor of ADP-ribose. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Nanofibrillar Cellulose from Agave tequilana Weber Bagasse by Hasbleidy Palacios Hinestroza, Javier A. Hernández Diaz, Marianelly Esquivel Alfaro, Guillermo Toriz, Orlando J. Rojas, Belkis C. Sulbarán-Rangel

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On Entropy Measures and Eccentricity-Based Descriptors of Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) Dendrimers by Zhi-Hao Hui, Asfand Fahad, Muhammad Imran Qureshi, Rida Irfan, Aneesa Shireen, Zahid Iqbal, Rahma Alyusufi

“…PAMAM (polyamidoamine) dendrimers are promising polymers that can be successfully used in various biomedical applications. …”
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Critical length parameter of HDPE and its use in fatigue lifetime predictions by Kamila Kozáková, Lukáš Trávníček, Jan Poduška, Jan Klusák

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Microplastics in water, sediment and salts from traditional salt producing ponds by A. Tahir, P. Taba, M.F. Samawi, S. Werorilangi

“…Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy analysis has revealed polymers of polyvinyl acetate (41.7%), polyethylene (33.3%) and polystyrene (25%). …”
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Effect of Magnesium Borates on the Fire-Retarding Properties of Zinc Borates by Azmi Seyhun Kipcak, Nil Baran Acarali, Emek Moroydor Derun, Nurcan Tugrul, Sabriye Piskin

“…Zinc borate (ZB) can be used as a multifunctional synergistic additive in addition to flame retardant additives in polymers. In this study, the raw materials of zinc oxide (ZnO), magnesium oxide (MgO), and boric acid (H3BO3) were used in the mole ratio of 1 : 1 : 9, which was obtained from preexperiments. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of surface modified MWCNTs reinforced PVA composite films by Mahjabin Moon, Samiya Rahman Mim, Md. Muktadir Billah, A.K.M. Masud

“…Polymers have been ruling the packaging industry for decades due to their versatility, easy manufacturability, and low cost. …”
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Antigenicity, Solubility and Digestibility of β-Lactoglobulin Combined with Different Plant Polyphenols by Liyan NONG, Xueming LIU, Jingrong CHENG, Jinhao ZOU, Wenhong CAO, Daobang TANG, Huaigu YANG

“…In addition, gel electrophoresis revealed that six extracts induced aggregation between proteins, forming dimers or polymers. The solubility of the complexes or adducts constructed via enzymatic catalytic process was lower than the corresponding compounds built by non-covalent or alkaline methods (except for tea residue polyphenols group). …”
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THE EFFECT OF QUERCETIN ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN RAT LIVER UNDER 270TH DAY CENTRAL DEPRIVATION OF LUTEINIZING HORMONE SYNTHESIS by M.V. Rud, V.I. Shepitko, Ye.V. Stetsuk, O.Ye. Akimov

“…Peroxynitrite and superoxide anion radical are powerful oxidants that can damage biological polymers (DNA, proteins and biological membranes) and lead to the development of oxidative-nitrosative stress.…”
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Solution-Based Ultraviolet Photodiode with ZnO Nanoparticle/Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Polystyrene Sulfonate Heterojunction and Negative Capacitance by Jin Li, Xin Chang, Shunpu Li, Yi Zhang, Daping Chu

“…The demand for high-performance UV detectors with low cost and easy fabrication drives the development of novel materials and structures such as wide-bandgap semiconductors, polymers, photodiodes, and phototransistors. Here, we demonstrate a new UV photodiode implemented using solution-processing-based zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) and a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) heterojunction. …”
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OsLAP3/OsSTRL2, encoding a rice strictosidine synthase, is required for anther cuticle formation and pollen exine patterning in rice by Dai-bo Chen, Ran Zhou, Ran Zhou, Hui-min Wang, Pei-pei Zhang, Zheng-fu Yang, Zheng-fu Yang, Dan-dan Xuan, Ying-xin Zhang, Xiao-deng Zhan, Li-yong Cao, Li-yong Cao, Shi-hua Cheng, Lian-ping Sun, Lian-ping Sun

“…The formation of the anther wall and the development of pollen processes, central to rice fertility and yield, are highly dependent on the synthesis and accumulation of lipid polymers. Although several regulatory factors related to lipid biosynthesis during pollen wall development have been identified, the molecular mechanisms controlling these processes remain poorly understood. …”
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Complicated caries of permanent teeth in children: status of the problem and modern solution ways by N.S. Proshchenko, H.V. Sorochenko, O.I. Ostapko, O.M. Plyska, Yu.V. Trokhimets

“…The usage of modern technologies of orthopedic dentistry and materials science (3D scanner, 3D printer, T-scan, polymers) will allow to significantly improve the quality of comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of children with complications of caries of permanent teeth.…”
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Ultrafine Magnetite Nanopowder: Synthesis, Characterization, and Preliminary Use as Filler of Polymethylmethacrylate Nanocomposites by Pietro Russo, Domenico Acierno, Mariano Palomba, Gianfranco Carotenuto, Roberto Rosa, Antonino Rizzuti, Cristina Leonelli

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Effect of Silicone Oil on Dispersion and Low-Temperature Fracture Performance of Crumb Rubber Asphalt by Nonde Lushinga, Liping Cao, Zejiao Dong

“…Silicone oil has long been seen to improve compatibility and segregation problems of polymers in asphalt, but its benefits on low temperature performance of crumb rubber asphalt have not been explored. …”
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Unravelling the Methylene Blue Adsorption Mechanism on Doped and Nondoped Polyaniline: A Combined Molecular Modeling and Experimental Investigation by Souad Djellali, Amani Touati, Abderrahmane Semmeq, Maya Kebaili, Michael Badawi, Adrián Bonilla-Petriciolet

“…These theoretical and experimental results are important to understand the dye adsorption properties of conductive polymers and to consolidate their application in the synthesis of new adsorbents and composites for water treatment.…”
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