Water Absorption and Thermomechanical Characterization of Extruded Starch/Poly(lactic acid)/Agave Bagasse Fiber Bioplastic Composites by F. J. Aranda-García, R. González-Núñez, C. F. Jasso-Gastinel, E. Mendizábal

“…Water absorption and thermomechanical behavior of composites based on thermoplastic starch (TPS) are presented in this work, wherein the concentration of agave bagasse fibers (ABF, 0–15 wt%) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA, 0–30 wt%) is varied. Glycerol (G) is used as starch (S) plasticizer to form TPS. …”
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Gully mitigation and rehabilitation measures have varying effects on soil macrofauna abundance and diversity in semi-arid lands by Harrison Churu, Solomon Kamau, Wilson Ng’etich, Keziah Magiroi, Bonface Alkamoi, James Mutio, Syphyline Kebeney, Fred Wamalwa

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Cost-effective whole-cell biosynthesis of ursodeoxycholic acid using engineered Escherichia coli with a multienzyme cascade by Xue Zhang, Xue Zhang, Jiagang Xin, Mengyu Liu, Mengyu Liu, Yue Zhang, Yue Zhang, Haoni Luan, Haoni Luan, Wei Feng, Wei Feng, Fei Wang, Fei Wang, Wei Xu, Wei Xu, Peng Song, Peng Song

Subjects: “…chenodeoxycholic acid…”
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CFD Analysis of a Void Distribution Benchmark of the NUPEC PSBT Tests: Model Calibration and Influence of Turbulence Modelling by E. Krepper, R. Rzehak

“…The paper presents CFD calculations of the void distribution tests of the PSBT benchmark using ANSYS CFX-12.1. …”
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The Zonation of Aridity Intensity in Iran Using Hargreaves- Samani Evapotranspiration Model Based on Digital Elevation Model (DEM) by Taghi Tavoosi, Mohammadreza Mansouri Daneshvar, Alireza Movaqqari

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Anatomy of xylem and phloem in stems and roots of Populus sibirica and Ulmus pumila from semi-arid steppe in Mongolia by Anastazija Dimitrova, Angela Balzano, Katarina Čufar, Gabriella S. Scippa, Maks Merela, Antonio Montagnoli, Batkhuu Nyam-Osor, Enkhchimeg Tsedensodnom Chimgee, Donato Chiatante

“… The present study focuses on the cambium and the anatomy of secondary tissues (xylem – wood and phloem) of Siberian poplar (Populus sibirica) and Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) grown in a plantation in the semi-arid Mongolian steppe. …”
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Rifaximin Improves Visceral Hyperalgesia via TRPV1 by Modulating Intestinal Flora in the Water Avoidance Stressed Rat by Chang-qing Yang, Xiao-shu Guo, Ji-Li, Zi-bai Wei, Li Zhao, Gan-ting Zhao, Shu-ting Sheng

“…Rats were subjected to water avoidance stress (WAS) and were pretreated with rifaximin by oral gavage. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity Study of the Ternary (Poly Anthranilic acid- Graphene Oxide- Zinc Oxide) Nanocomposite by Abdulwahhab H. Majeed

“… In this study, a (Poly anthranilic acid (PANA)- Graphene Oxide (GO) nanosheets, Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanorods) ternary nanocomposite was synthesized. …”
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Antibody Avidity and Neutralizing Response against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant after Infection or Vaccination by Francesca Dapporto, Serena Marchi, Margherita Leonardi, Pietro Piu, Piero Lovreglio, Nicola Decaro, Nicola Buonvino, Angela Stufano, Eleonora Lorusso, Emilio Bombardieri, Antonella Ruello, Simonetta Viviani, Eleonora Molesti, Claudia Maria Trombetta, Alessandro Manenti, Emanuele Montomoli

“…Therefore, protective antibodies should show high avidity. This study aimed at investigating the avidity of receptor-binding domain (RBD) binding antibodies and their neutralizing activity against the Omicron variant in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients and vaccinees. …”
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A Review of the Effect of Injected Dextranomer/Hyaluronic Acid Copolymer Volume on Reflux Correction Following Endoscopic Injection by Sumit Dave, Darius J. Bägli

“…The current literature suggests that multiple variables affect vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) resolution rates following dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Dx/HA) injection. This article reviews the evidence pertaining to the effect of injected Dx/HA volume on success rates following endoscopic correction. …”
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Organocatalytic Packed-Bed Reactors for the Enantioselective Flow Synthesis of Quaternary Isotetronic Acids by Direct Aldol Reactions of Pyruvates by Lorenzo Poletti, Carmela De Risi, Daniele Ragno, Graziano Di Carmine, Riccardo Tassoni, Alessandro Massi, Paolo Dambruoso

“…The utilization of the homogeneous (<i>S</i>)-2-pyrrolidine-tetrazole organocatalyst (Ley catalyst) in the self-condensation of ethyl pyruvate and cross-aldol reactions of ethyl pyruvate donor with non-enolizable pyruvate acceptors, namely the sterically hindered ethyl 3-methyl-2-oxobutyrate or the highly electrophilic methyl 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate, is described as the key enantioselective step toward the synthesis of the corresponding biologically relevant isotetronic acids featuring a quaternary carbon functionalized with ester and alkyl groups. …”
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid Attenuates Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Related Retinal Pericyte Loss in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice by Yoo-Ri Chung, Jeong A. Choi, Jae-Young Koh, Young Hee Yoon

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a known ameliorator of ER stress, on pericyte loss in DR of streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced diabetic mice. …”
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Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. leaves flavonoids alleviate hyperuricemia by regulating uric acid metabolism and intestinal homeostasis in mice by Wenya Meng, Lingli Chen, Kehui Ouyang, Suyun Lin, Yang Zhang, Jing He, Wenjun Wang

“…Food Science and Human Wellness…”
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Characterization of the sunflower oil-based oleogel developed by the ferulic acid/monoglyceride mixture and its application in chocolate preparation by Sheng Zhang, Sheng Geng, Hanjun Ma, Benguo Liu

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Soil Properties, Crop Yield, and Economic Return in Response to Lime Application on Acidic Nitisols of Southern Highlands of Ethiopia by Getahun Haile, Habtamu Berihun, Helina Abera, Getachew Agegnehu, Mulugeta Lemenih

“…Soil acidity is one of the major crop production constraints in the highlands of Ethiopia. …”
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Long-term Conservative Follow-up in Children with High-grade Vesicoureteral Reflux and an Abnormal Dimercaptosuccinic Acid Scan by Pankaj V Deshpande

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Dietary omega-3 fatty acids affect the growth performance of broiler chickens reared at high stocking density by Shahgol Rahbari, Abdolreza Salehi, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Shirin Honarbakhsh

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Experimental Study of Closed System in the Chlorine Dioxide-Iodide-Sulfuric Acid Reaction by UV-Vis Spectrophotometric Method by Na Li, Laishun Shi, Xiaomei Wang, Fang Guo, Chunying Yan

“…By changing the initiate concentration of potassium iodide, the curve of absorbance along with the reaction time was obtained at 350 nm and 297 nm for triiodide ion, and 460 nm for iodine. …”
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of New Amide Compounds Containing Azo Group Using Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) as Coupling Agent by Dania Mohammed Saleh, Bushra Kamel Al-Salami

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In vitro studies on the immunomodulatory effects of fulvic acid extract from palm oil empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) by Dimarwanita Firda, Mariya Silmi, Nur Annisa Dewi Fitria, Latisya Silva, Faramitha Yora, Goenadi Didiek Hadjar

“…This study evaluates the potential of Fulvic Acid (FA), derived from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB), as an immunomodulatory agent through in vitro analysis. …”
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