A coopetition-driven strategy of parallel/perpendicular aromatic stacking enabling metastable supramolecular polymerization by Zhao Gao, Xuxu Xie, Juan Zhang, Wei Yuan, Hongxia Yan, Wei Tian

“…By subtly increasing the stacking strength of aromatic cores from phenyl to anthryl, the parallel face-to-face stacked aggregates are competitively formed as metastable products, which spontaneously transform into thermodynamically favorable species through the cooperativity of perpendicular edge-to-face stacking and parallel offset stacking. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Heat Shock Protein 90 Inhibitors, Geldanamycin, and Analog Compounds in Precision Cancer Therapy by Atta Mohammed Alzebari, Amjad Mahmood Qadir, Mahmood Sherzad Rafaat, Abbas Salihi

“…HSP90 inhibitors have been extracted from several fungi, bacteria, and plant species. These naturally occurring chemicals play a crucial function in regulating HSP90 activity and can be utilized to develop innovative semi-synthetic or synthetic inhibitors. …”
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NMR probing of copper–amyloid β1–16 interactions and self-assembly by Punnepalli Sunanda, Srinivasarao Raghothama, Uma Maheswari Devi Palempalli, Bankala Krishnarjuna

“…Additionally, we examined the role of copper oxidation states in generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) using a 2′-7′ dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFDA) assay. 13C NMR data showed site-specific interactions between copper ions and Aβ1–16, with some differences observed in H2O compared to 2H2O. …”
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Desmotomies in Sheep Resulting in Peroneus Tertius Injury by Peter J. Welsh, Crystal G. Collier, Holly M. Clement, Michael N. Vakula, Jeffrey B. Mason

“…Traditionally performed in rats, rabbits, cats, and dogs, CCLD in sheep provides an opportunity to study the pathology and treatment of joint instability in a species whose stifle better represents the equivalent human femorotibial joint. …”
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Effect of catalase on CPC production during fermentation of Acremonium chrysogenum by Ling Liu, Zhen Chen, Xiwei Tian, Ju Chu

“…The results indicated that both the addition of H₂O₂ and the ∆catA mutation exhibited similar fermentation trends, leading to decreased extracellular catalase activity and increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) content, which resulted in reduced CPC production. …”
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De Novo Sequencing of a Sparassis latifolia Genome and Its Associated Comparative Analyses by Donglai Xiao, Lu Ma, Chi Yang, Zhenghe Ying, Xiaoling Jiang, Yan-quan Lin

“…We then performed comparative and phylogenetic analyses, which indicate that S. latifolia is closely related to a few species in the antrodia clade including Fomitopsis pinicola, Wolfiporia cocos, Postia placenta, and Antrodia sinuosa. …”
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Considerations on the Use of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes to Improve Forage Utilization by Germán D. Mendoza, Octavio Loera-Corral, Fernando X. Plata-Pérez, Pedro A. Hernández-García, Mónica Ramírez-Mella

“…Exogenous fibrolytic enzymes are of fungal or bacterial origin and increase nutrient availability from the cell wall, which consists of three fractions in different proportions depending on the species of forage: digestible, potentially digestible, and indigestible. …”
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Evaluating Batch Imaging as a Method for Non-Lethal Identification of Freshwater Fishes by Conrad James Pratt, Nicholas E. Mandrak

“…Comparing taxonomist-based identifications from batch images to specimen-based identification, batch-image identification yielded an overall species-level correct-identification rate (CIR) of 49.7%, and an overall genus-level CIR of 61.2%. …”
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The curated Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM genome provides insights into strain specificity and microevolution by Meichen Pan, Sarah O’Flaherty, Ashley Hibberd, Svetlana Gerdes, Wesley Morovic, Rodolphe Barrangou

“…Results indicate a predictable high level of homogeneity within the species, but also reveal surprising mis-assemblies. …”
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The mitochondria as a potential therapeutic target in cerebral I/R injury by Susu Fang, Susu Fang, Wenzhou Huang, Wenzhou Huang, Xinhui Qu, Xinhui Qu, Wen Chai

“…Herein, we review recent evidence demonstrating a heterogeneous mitochondrial response following cerebral I/R injury, placing a specific focus on mitochondrial protein modifications, reactive oxygen species, calcium (Ca2+), inflammation, and quality control under experimental conditions using animal models.…”
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Spatio-temporal variation in pollen collected by honey bees (Apis mellifera) in rural-urban mosaic landscapes in Northern Europe. by Yoko L Dupont, Thorsten J S Balsby, Mette B Greve, Luna K Marcussen, Per Kryger

“…The composition of macro- and micronutrients of pollen vary among different plant species. Honey bees are long-distance foragers, collecting nectar and pollen from plants within several kilometers of their hive. …”
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Elements of reflection on education for sustainable development 30 years after the Bruntland Report by Joanna Kostecka, Maria Cyrankowska, Agnieszka Podolak, Brygida Kowalska

“…All these dimensions are equally important for the welfare of the human species. The results of the study may indicate the directions of activities necessary in education for sustainable development in the 21st century. …”
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Tissue-specific resistance and susceptibility to the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) conferred by Solanum pennellii loci by Edan Rochsar, Shai Torgeman, Kfir Bandel, Amnon Koren, Chen Klap, Aviv Dombrovsky, Dani Zamir

“…Abstract Background Plant breeding research heavily relies on wild species, which harbor valuable traits for modern agriculture. …”
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Antibacterial Activity and Mechanisms of Action of Inorganic Nanoparticles against Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens: A Systematic Review by Abayeneh Girma, Birhanu Abera, Bawoke Mekuye, Gedefaw Mebratie

“…Cell wall interaction and membrane penetration, reactive oxygen species production, DNA damage, and protein synthesis inhibition were some of the generalized mechanisms recognized in the current study. …”
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From byssus threads to Pinna nobilis sea-silk: a fiber characterization by Lorena C. Giannossa, Annarosa Mangone, Giovanni Lagioia, Gerardo Palazzo, Luigi Gentile

“… Sea-silk is made from the byssus threads of Pinna nobilis, an endemic species found in the Mediterranean. The fibers are carefully harvested by cutting them off the mussel, after which they undergo a series of processes including washing, drying, combing, and spinning. …”
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The impact of hydrotechnical facilities on island avifauna: a case study of the middle Vistula River by Dariusz Bukaciński, Monika Bukacińska, Arkadiusz Burzyński

“…The presence of islands and steep banks makes it a key place for nesting avifauna, including a number of endangered species. The aim of this paper is to present the impact of hydro-technical facilities (a diversion weir) on habitat changes, and consequently on the abundance and distribution of birds that inhabit this part of the river. …”
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A Comparative Study of AlCl3 and FeCl2-Modified TiCl4/MgCl2/THF Catalytic System in the Presence of Hydrogen for Ethylene Polymerization by Thanyathorn Niyomthai, Aniroot Ratchadaphet, Bunjerd Jongsomjit, Piyasan Praserthdam

“…Fe-THF is considered to have more clustered Ti species than Al-THF. As a consequence, it led us to obtain more possible chances to precede chain transfer reaction by hydrogen. …”
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JAPANESE IRIS (IRIS ENSATA THUNB.) IN SOUTHERN WEST SIBERIA by Z. V. Dolganova

“…Pollen quality of the selected I. ensata genotypes was nearly as good as in the Altai species I. ruthenica and I. glaucescens: pollen fertility was 77,6 %, and viability, 53,1 %. …”
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The identification of sustainable fishing gear based on the code of conduct for responsible fisheries in West Aceh by Chaliluddin Makwiyah A., Anggun Caya, Rianjuanda Djamanni, Affan Junaidi M., Nellyana Roesa, Bustami Bustami, Ahyar Muhammad

“…There are nine aspects of the assessment criteria namely; high selectivity, no damage to habitat, the safety of fishermen, high-quality production, no harm to consumers, low by-catch, no catch of protected or endangered species, minimal impact on biodiversity, and social acceptability. …”
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Characteristics of Invasive Pulmonary Fungal Diseases Diagnosed by Pathological Examination by Dong Zhang, Xin Li, Junquan Zhang, Junping Wu, Xin Sun

“…Although culture can clarify the fungal pathogen species, it has low sensitivity. Pathological examination with fungal stains has its advantages in diagnosing fungal disease; therefore, more attention should be paid to the role of pathological examination in the diagnosis of fungal disease.…”
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