A new conceptual model for seed germination and seedling tillering of winter wheat in the field by Jinping Chen, Peter A. Whalley, Zhongyang Li, Xiaoxian Zhang, Malcolm J. Hawkesford, W. Richard Whalley

“…Seed germination is a crucial stage in plant development, intricately regulated by various environmental stimuli. Understanding these interactions is essential for optimizing planting and seedling management but remains challenging due to the trade-off effects of environmental factors on the germination process. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Wireless Power Transfer System Using LCL Coupling Network with Inherent Constant-Current and Constant-Voltage Output for Battery Charging by Pengqiang Nie, Song Xu, Zhenlin Wang, Seiji Hashimoto, Linfeng Sun, Takahiro Kawaguchi

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed system operates effectively in CC mode, maintaining constant output current across various loads, while in CV mode, it effectively regulates output voltage for different loads. The designed frequency modulation controller ensures a rapid response to sudden changes in load resistance, regardless of operating in CC or CV modes.…”
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Creating burdock polysaccharide-oleanolic acid-ursolic acid nanoparticles to deliver enhanced anti-inflammatory effects: fabrication, structural characterization and property evalu... by Shanshan Zhu, Zhichang Qiu, Xuguang Qiao, Geoffrey I.N. Waterhouse, Wenqing Zhu, Wenting Zhao, Qiuxia He, Zhenjia Zheng

“…Compared with ALPs, ALP-OA/UA nanoparticles showed enhanced anti-inflammatory activity (especially at a dose of 100 μg/mL) in a CuSO4-induced zebrafish inflammation model via down-regulating the NF-κB signalling pathway and gene expression of associated transcription factors and cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-8). …”
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SKIP Downregulation Increases TGF-β1-Induced Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Production in Transformed Keratinocytes by Jelena Kocić, Victor Villar, Aleksandra Krstić, Juan F. Santibanez

“…Recently, Ski-interacting protein (SKIP) has been described as a regulator of TGF-β1 signal transduction, but its role in the induction of cell malignance by TGF-β1 has not been fully elucidated so far. …”
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Caudate Nucleus Volume Mediates the Link between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cognitive Flexibility in Older Adults by Timothy D. Verstynen, Brighid Lynch, Destiny L. Miller, Michelle W. Voss, Ruchika Shaurya Prakash, Laura Chaddock, Chandramallika Basak, Amanda Szabo, Erin A. Olson, Thomas R. Wojcicki, Jason Fanning, Neha P. Gothe, Edward McAuley, Arthur F. Kramer, Kirk I. Erickson

“…The basal ganglia play a central role in regulating the response selection abilities that are critical for mental flexibility. …”
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Adherent junctions: Physiology, role in hydrocephalus and potential therapeutic targets by Zhiye Chen, Jian He, Yating Guo, Yue Hao, Wentao Lv, Zexin Chen, Junqiang Wang, Yijian Yang, Kaiyue Wang, Zhikun Liu, Qian Ouyang, Zhangjie Su, Pingsheng Hu, Gelei Xiao

“…This paper discusses the formation and function of AJs and their role in preventing hydrocephalus by preserving the polarity of ependymal cilia, regulating the number of ependymal cells, and upholding the brain barrier integrity to impede hydrocephalus exacerbation, which provides a new direction for the study of hydrocephalus.…”
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Identification of CβS and ODC antimony resistance markers in anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis field isolates by gene expression profiling by Farzaneh Zarrinkar, Iraj Sharifi, Razieh Tavakoli Oliaee, Ali Afgar, Elaheh Molaakbari, Mehdi Bamorovat, Zahra Babaei, Ebrahim Eskandari, Ehsan Salarkia, Marzieh Asadi

“…Both resistant gene markers were significantly up-regulated in unresponsive and responsive isolates. …”
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Pathological Microenvironment‐Remodeling Nanoparticles to Alleviate Liver Fibrosis: Reversing Hepatocytes‐Hepatic Stellate Cells Malignant Crosstalk by Ling‐Feng Zhang, Wen‐Qi Deng, Xing‐Huan Wang, Qing‐Wen Huang, Su‐Qing Liang, Ze‐Quan Ding, Liang Qi, Yi Wang, Tian‐Jiao Zhou, Lei Xing, Jai‐Woo Lee, Yu‐Kyoung Oh, Hu‐Lin Jiang

“…Collagenases modified, bardoxolone and siTGF‐β co‐delivered nanoparticles (C‐NPs/BT) are designed to penetrate the deposited collagen barriers and further regulate the cellular interactions through upregulating anti‐oxidative stress capacity and eliminating the pro‐fibrogenic effects of TGF‐β. …”
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Investigation on enhancing strength and ductility of as-cast Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy by fine-tuning Zn/RE ratio by Yongfeng Li, Ang Zhang, Chuangming Li, Hecong Xie, Hengrui Hu, Bin Jiang, Yuyang Gao, Yuhong Cui, Zongliang Tan, Zhihua Dong, Fusheng Pan

“…In this work, the formation of microstructure in Mg-9Gd-3Y-xZn-0.5Zr is regulated through fine-tuning the Zn/RE ratio, and in-depth characterization and analysis are conducted to explore the influence of Zn/RE ratio on the strength and ductility. …”
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Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide Protects Glomerular Podocytes from Inflammatory Injuries by Kenichi Sakamoto, Kyoko Kuno, Minoru Takemoto, Peng He, Takahiro Ishikawa, Shunichiro Onishi, Ryoichi Ishibashi, Emiko Okabe, Mayumi Shoji, Akiko Hattori, Masaya Yamaga, Kazuki Kobayashi, Harukiyo Kawamura, Hirotake Tokuyama, Yoshiro Maezawa, Koutaro Yokote

“…PACAP also had downregulated the expression of MCP-1 through the protein kinase A signaling pathway; this led to the attenuation of the activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase and nuclear factor-kappa B signaling. …”
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Characteristics of Budget Law special principles by Ya. O. Ponomarova, M. Yu. Novyk, R. V. Kobko

“…Thus, not only the functioning of Budget Law, but also all social legal relations regulated by the rules of the legal field under study depend on the content of the principles under study. …”
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Active Vibration Control of the Sting Used in Wind Tunnel: Comparison of Three Control Algorithms by Xing Shen, Yuke Dai, Mingxuan Chen, Lei Zhang, Li Yu

“…This paper details three algorithms, respectively, Classical PD Algorithm, Artificial Neural Network PID (NNPID), and Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) Optimal Control Algorithm, which can realize active vibration control of sting used in wind tunnel. …”
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Targeting and reprogramming microglial phagocytosis of neutrophils by ginsenoside Rg1 nanovesicles promotes stroke recovery by Kaichao Hu, Junrui Ye, Pinglong Fan, Ruifang Zheng, Shasha Wang, Ye Peng, Yuan Ruan, Xu Yan, Zhao Zhang, Shifeng Chu, Naihong Chen

“…Ginsenoside Rg1, derived from Panax ginseng, exhibits neuroprotective properties and regulates cellular metabolism in vitro but its therapeutic application is limited by poor brain penetration. …”
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Modification of changes in the stress-strain state of crane slewing gear elements while operational conditions by L. A. Sladkova, V. V. Fokin

“…Despite the high technical level of hoisting equipment purchased abroad, a catastrophic failure of the slewing bearings of these cranes occurs after 3-5 years of service instead of the regulated 15 years. The most characteristic are: wear of 6-polyamide cassettes, cages of gear teeth and turntable; rolling elements falling out of the turntable; squeezing out the sealing tape. …”
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The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Sukuk Market Development with an Emphasis on the Role of Financial Risk in Selected Islamic Countries by Hadis Dalvandi, Habib Ansari Samani, Ali Lamea

“…The findings of this study are significant for policy makers, governments and regulators in formulating policies to improve the current situation of the sukuk market.…”
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Analysis on Environmental Impact of the Development of Marine Strategic Emerging Industries and Supervision Countermeasures in China by YANG Zhengxian, WEI Shuyun, WANG Xiaomeng, HAN Jianbo

“…In order to promote the green and high-quality development of marine strategic emerging industries in China, it is necessary to strengthen basic research on ecological and environmental impacts, and focus on long-term ecological impacts and disaster risks; develop targeted regulations, standards, and regulatory systems based on industry type, scale, and location; ensure compliance with relevant international conventions, participate or organize actively in the formulation and revision of relevant international policy documents and technical guidelines, and promote international development of marine strategic emerging industries in China.…”
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Review of modern techniques and analysis of patient outcomes with benign familial pemphigus Gougereau–Haley–Haley by Marianna B. Drozhdina, Sergey V. Koshkin

“…Benign familial pemphigus (BFP) Gougereau–Haley–Haley is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis caused by mutations of the ATP2C1 gene responsible for the function of calcium-dependent ATPases regulating calcium sequestration in the Golgi apparatus. …”
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Mold Alkaloid Cytochalasin D Modifies the Morphology and Secretion of fMLP-, LPS-, or PMA-Stimulated Neutrophils upon Adhesion to Fibronectin by Svetlana I. Galkina, Natalia V. Fedorova, Marina V. Serebryakova, Evgenii A. Arifulin, Vladimir I. Stadnichuk, Ludmila A. Baratova, Galina F. Sud’ina

“…Neutrophil transmigration and degranulation are tightly regulated by actin cytoskeleton. Invading pathogens produce alkaloids that cause the depolymerization of actin, such as the mold alkaloid cytochalasin D. …”
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Neo-BCV: A Novel Bacterial Liquid Complex Vaccine for Enhancing Dendritic Cell-Mediated Immune Responses Against Lung Cancer by Zilong Zhu, Zhuze Chu, Fei Fei, Chenxi Wu, Zhengyue Fei, Yuxia Sun, Yun Chen, Peihua Lu

“…Transcriptome sequencing revealed that Neo-BCV exerts its effects by specifically inhibiting the JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway, a crucial regulator of cancer progression, metabolism, and inflammation. …”
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Recent Advances in DNA Systems for In Situ Telomerase Activity Detection and Imaging by Shiyi Zhang, Wenjing Xiong, Shuyue Xu, Ruocan Qian

“…They consist of repetitive DNA sequences that protect chromosome ends and regulate cell division. Telomerase is a reverse transcriptase enzyme counteracts the natural shortening of telomeres during cell division by extending them. …”
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