CCL2 Inhibitor Bindarit Improve Postoperative Cognitive Function by Attenuating Pericyte Loss-Related Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption and Neuroinflammation by Hui Yuan, Bo Lu, Daofan Sun, Junping Chen, Xiangming Fang

“…Western blotting assessed CCL2 expression in the hippocampus, immunofluorescence evaluated PC coverage, BBB integrity, and neuroinflammation, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) examined BBB microstructure. …”
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Risk of fragility fracture is aggravated during bone regeneration processes in osteoporotic sheep. by Juan J Toscano-Angulo, Juan Mora-Macías, Pablo Blázquez-Carmona, Juan Morgaz, Rocío Navarrete-Calvo, Jaime Domínguez, Esther Reina-Romo

“…It provides a deeper understanding about the complex multiscale dynamics of bone mineral density, microstructure and chemical composition across different bone tissues, locations and time points.…”
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Effects of Different Freezing Methods on the Quality Characteristics of Boletus edulis Bull.: Fr. by HUANG Xinyue, WANG Haidan, LI Ronghui, YU Lijuan, ZHANG Guicui, HE Daiqin, MA Feifei

“…In contrast, the microstructure of the quick-frozen samples was closer to that of fresh samples, and the sensory score was higher than that of the RSF group. …”
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Biochemical and biomechanical characterization of an autologous protein-based fibrin sealant for regenerative medicine by Eduardo Anitua, Ander Pino, Roberto Prado, Francisco Muruzabal, Mohammad Hamdan Alkhraisat

“…The coagulation kinetics and the microstructure were compared. Their rheological profile and biomechanical behavior were also recorded. …”
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Influence of the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric on the parameters of integrated circuits of time devices by V. A. Saladukha, V. A. Pilipenko, V. A. Gorushko

“…It is established that the reliability improvement for the CMOS integrated circuits of time devices during the rapid thermal treatment of the gate dielectric is determined by a step-up of its breakdown charge owing to the more perfect microstructure of dielectric, resulting in the rebuild of the charge states both in the bulk and on the boundary with silicon.…”
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Effect of Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Blended Natural Gas on Additive-Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel in Ambient Oil and Gas Environments by Gerardo Gamboa, Ali Babakr, Marcus L. Young

“…Further analysis revealed significant changes in the microstructure near the fracture area of the soaked samples using scanning electron microscope fractography and metallography. …”
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Effect of Different Cooking Methods on Quality of Salted Egg Yolk by Qianwei CHENG, Xinyue WEI, Shiyan FU, Lina GAN, Qiu ZHONG, Quandan WU, Yuan CHENG

“…This study elucidated the effects of different cooking methods on the macroscopic characteristics of SEY from a microstructural perspective and provided valuable data support for further research on its cooking techniques.…”
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Cognitive impairment and vulnerability of cholinergic brain network in the Alzheimer’s continuum: free-water imaging based on diffusion tensor imaging by Simin Zhao, Yuting Nie, Lulu Wen, Xinzuo Qin, Liyuan Huang, Changbiao Chu, Miao Qu, Miao Qu

“…The cholinergic brain network is a key hub for cognitive function, and microstructural changes detected by free water imaging in this system may be associated with cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Reusability limits of microblades in periodontal tunneling surgery: Impact on cutting efficiency, morphology, roughness, and clinical safety by Renata Oliveira Ribeiro Horn, Carlos Nelson Elias

“…This study aimed to evaluate the surface degradation and cutting capacity of microblades used in periodontal plastic surgeries. …”
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Polarization scattering-based detection of lubricating materials by Xin Liu, Junxin Jian, Xiaolu Huang, Huilong Li, Yuan Tian, Weizhi Ma, Xiaolong Zhao, Zunnian Liu, Jiayi Sun, Xiushuo Zhang, Yong Wang, Xiaomei Zhu

“…This method leverages the polarization characteristics of light to investigate the optical properties and microstructures of materials, offering advantages such as high data dimensionality, sensitivity to microstructural changes, and compatibility with existing optical techniques. …”
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Deposition and Characterization of Cu-Enhanced High-Entropy Alloy Coatings via DC Magnetron Sputtering by Arcadii Sobetkii, Laurentiu-Florin Mosinoiu, Stefania Caramarin, Dumitru Mitrica, Laura-Madalina Cursaru, Alexandru-Cristian Matei, Ioan-Albert Tudor, Beatrice-Adriana Serban, Mihai Ghita, Nicoleta Vitan, Julia Witt, Ozlem Ozcan, Bogdan Postolnyi, Alexander Pogrebnjak

“…Deposition parameters were varied to select the optimal values. Microstructural evaluations using SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), and AFM (atomic force microscopy) revealed uniform, dense coatings with good adhesion composed of dendritic and interdendritic BCC (body-centered cubic) and FCC (face centered cubic) structures, respectively. …”
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Relaxation mechanisms of near – α titanium alloy during stress relaxation with synchronous aging by Bao Qu, Kehuan Wang, Jie Zhao, Gang Liu

“…To reveal the relaxation mechanisms during SRSA, solution treatments of Ti-6.5Al–2Zr–1Mo–1V alloy under different temperatures were carried out to obtain diverse initial microstructures. The evolutions of microstructure including phase transformation, dislocation movement and stress-induced twinning were meticulously characterized. …”
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Hot-dip aluminizing of stainless steel and investigation of interfacial intermetallics by Huan He, Zheng Liu, Pu Wang, Shuwei Duan, Wenzhen Zhao, Ao Fu

“…The types and evolution of Fe–Al intermetallic compounds (IMCs) serve as the theoretical foundation for regulating the microstructure and properties of the aluminum/steel joining interface. …”
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In situ diffraction study on the annealing performance of a rapidly solidified ribbon consolidated Mg-Ca-Y-Zn-Mn alloy by Jenő Gubicza, Kristián Máthis, Péter Nagy, Péter Jenei, Zoltán Hegedűs, Andrea Farkas, Jozef Veselý, Shin-ichi Inoue, Daria Drozdenko, Yoshihito Kawamura

“…On the basis of XRD results, the stages of the microstructure evolution during heating were identified. …”
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Enhancing recycled aggregate concrete with graphene quantum dots (GQDs): Refining wastes from construction demolitions and out-of-service railway sleepers by Anand Raj, Papassara Yamkasikorn, Atichon Kunawisarut, Chayut Ngamkhanong, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Lapyote Prasittisopin, Joongjai Panpranot, Sakdirat Kaewunruen

“…Mechanical properties (compressive and flexural strength) and durability (water absorption, chloride penetration) were evaluated. Microstructural analysis via FESEM and EDS assessed concrete behaviour. …”
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Antibacterial activity and physicochemical characterization of bioplastic films based on cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) starch and rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) essential oil by Diana Paola Navia Porras, Luis Gabriel Poveda Perdomo, Cuervo Mulet, Jessica Esparza Estrada, Joaquin Hernández Umaña

“…Film microstructure showed good adhesion to bioplastic components in the matrix. …”
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Initiation of Failure for Masonry Subject to In-Plane Loads through Micromechanics by V. P. Berardi

“…A micromechanical procedure is used in order to evaluate the initiation of damage and failure of masonry with in-plane loads. …”
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Graphite nodules features identifications and damaging micromechanims in ductile irons by Alberto De Santis, Daniela Iacoviello, Vittorio Di Cocco

“…Ductile irons mechanical properties are strongly influenced by the metal matrix microstructure and on the graphite elements morphology. …”
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Additive Manufacturing and Precipitation Hardening of Low-Alloyed Copper Alloys Containing Chromium and Hafnium by Julia Dölling, Samira Gruber, Felix Kovermann, Lukas Stepien, Elmar Beeh, Elena Lopez, Christoph Leyens, Hans-Günther Wobker, Andreas Zilly

“…In the as-built condition, melting traces remain visible in the microstructure, and hardness values of 101 HV and an electrical conductivity of 17.5 MS/m are reached. …”
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Strain rate sensitivity of TC4 alloy sheet under electrically-assisted tension: Mechanical responses and electroplastic mechanisms by Si-liang Yan, Lan-qing Yang, Lei Hu, Xiao-li Zhang, Wen-yao Wang, Ping Li, Miao Meng

“…Dynamic strain aging (DSA), electrically-induced dynamic recrystallization (DRX), slight α→β phase transformation and grain boundary deformation coordination under “hot spots” and charge imbalance effects are the featured microstructure evolution phenomena in quasi-static EA tension. …”
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