Synthesis and Antitumor Activity of a GSH Inert Bisphosphonate Platinum (II) Complex by Lu Ma, Hua Liu, Yichun Ju, Kai Chen, Yi Yang, Zhichao Zhou, Zhenqin Zhang, Zheng Cai

“…MTT assay demonstrates that DBPP showed moderate inhibition towards human osteosarcoma cell line U2OS cells. The cytostatic action of DBPP is related to conformational conversion from B-DNA to A-DNA and the unwinding of pUC19 DNA. …”
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A vida como projeto: a pedagogia do homo economicus e as iniciativas de fomento ao “espírito do capitalismo” via educação pública by Miqueli Michetti

“…From the symbolic authority implied in their “managerial capital”, they assume a “pedagogical role” aiming the reform of the dispositions to action of public-school students. The analysis of the pedagogy of the homo economicus, based on the notion of “project of life”, brought elements to clarify the agency of “corporate philanthropy” in the expanding model of “integral education”. …”
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PARADIGM FOR CONTEMPORARY SYMBOLIC REALITY by Elena Korableva

“…The interpretation of clip-culture determines the adequacy and efficiency of action based on the identified meanings and values of diverse information and communication symbolic reality.…”
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Cell-Type-Specific Differentiation and Molecular Profiles in Skin Transplantation: Implication of Medical Approach for Genetic Skin Diseases by Noritaka Oyama, Fumio Kaneko

“…From a dermatological viewpoint, we review the recent update of cell-type- and molecular-specific action associated with reconstitution of the grafted skin and also focus on the novel application of BM transplantation medicine in genetic skin diseases.…”
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The governance of private sector engagement in health in the African Region: a descriptive case study by Michelle Amri, Omar Sam, Muriel Anye, Zandile Zibwowa, Humphrey Karamagi, Juliet Nabyonga-Orem

“… # Conclusions Ultimately, the study underscores how increased dialogue on PSE offers an opportunity to adopt more multisectoral, whole-of-society approaches and calls on stakeholders to take action.…”
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An Obstacle Avoidance Scheme Maintaining Connectivity for Micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Hyo Hyun Choi, HyunSoo Choi, Myungwhan Choi, Taeshik Shon, ByoungSeob Park

“…This scheme considers a method for UAVs to avoid colliding with such obstacles and a plan of action for when the UAVs in the group lose connectivity during flight. …”
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The Influence of Nanoparticle on Vaccine Responses against Bacterial Infection by Sareh Bagheri-Josheghani, Bita Bakhshi, Shahin Najar-peerayeh

“…Challenges remain due to the lack of sufficient and comprehensive information about the nanoparticles' mode of action. Several studies have described the interactions between various classes of nanoparticles and the immune system in the field of prevention of bacterial infections. …”
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Epigenetic Control of Interferon-Gamma Expression in CD8 T Cells by Patrícia S. de Araújo-Souza, Steffi C. H. Hanschke, João P. B. Viola

“…Differential gene expression can be regulated from the selective action of transcriptional factors and also from epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA CpG methylation or posttranslational histone modifications. …”
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Developing Train Station Parking Algorithms: New Frameworks Based on Fuzzy Reinforcement Learning by Wei Li, Kai Xian, Jiateng Yin, Dewang Chen

“…Meanwhile, five braking rates are adopted as the action vector of the three algorithms and some statistical indices are developed to evaluate parking errors. …”
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Controlling Pre-operative Anxiety with Self Relaxound Therapy by Sulastri Sulastri, Sri Melati Nurhidayah

“…The impact of anxiety before surgery can affect the operation, so it must be postponed. Action is needed to overcome the anxiety experienced by the patient. …”
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Maximizing network throughput by cooperative reinforcement learning in clustered solar-powered wireless sensor networks by Yujia Ge, Yurong Nan, Xianhai Guo

“…The cooperative strategy of Q -learning and SARSA( λ ) is applied in this multi-agent environment based on the node residual energy, the predicted harvested energy for the next time slot, and cluster head energy information. The node takes action accordingly to adjust its operating duty cycle. …”
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Immune Evasion Strategies of Trypanosoma cruzi by Ana Flávia Nardy, Célio Geraldo Freire-de-Lima, Alexandre Morrot

“…It interferes with the antigen presenting function of dendritic cells via an action on host sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectin receptors. …”
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A Molecular and Whole Body Insight of the Mechanisms Surrounding Glucose Disposal and Insulin Resistance with Hypoxic Treatment in Skeletal Muscle by R. W. A. Mackenzie, P. Watt

“…Indeed, hypoxia has been widely implicated in the development of insulin resistance either via the direct action on insulin receptor substrate (IRS) and protein kinase B (PKB/Akt) or indirectly through adipose tissue expansion and systemic inflammation. …”
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Developing a Variation Index for Understanding Step Characteristics in the Long Jump Approach Run by Ankur Jyoti Phukon, Krishnendu Dhar

“…Twelve national-level long jumpers (age 19 ± 0.32 years) were analyzed in this study.  Five high-speed action cameras with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 120 frames per second were used. …”
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Transgression et subversion : George Jacob Holyoake, Charles Bradlaugh et l’athéisme militant à l’époque victorienne by Jean-Michel Yvard

“…This position was perceived as violating both the norms of the proper conduct of reason as well as those of virtuous action. Even if the idea of ‘honest doubt’ had been gradually making its way, the reputation of the atheist was still mainly negative. …”
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Fatigue Life Assessment of Orthotropic Steel Deck with UHPC Pavement by Xu Jiang, Yuan Yuan, Chong Wu, Chengwei Luo

“…By using finite element method (FEM) model, stress distribution at fatigue sensitive locations under the action of wheel loads is characterized and the obtained stress ranges indicate that the UHPC pavement significantly reduces the magnitude of the stress peak valued. …”
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Vitamin D Status and Its Association with Parathyroid Hormone Concentration in Brazilians by Juliana Sálvio Martins, Magda de Oliveira Palhares, Octávio Cury Mayrink Teixeira, Mariana Gontijo Ramos

“…The D complex is considered a nutrient with a hormonal action and has an important participation in the constant maintenance of serum and extracellular calcium levels. …”
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Rumination and Age: Some Things Get Better by Stefan Sütterlin, Muirne C. S. Paap, Stana Babic, Andrea Kübler, Claus Vögele

“…Rumination has been defined as a mode of responding to distress that involves passively focusing one's attention on symptoms of distress without taking action. This dysfunctional response style intensifies depressed mood, impairs interpersonal problem solving, and leads to more pessimistic future perspectives and less social support. …”
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Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of Lactoperoxidase–Thiocyanate–Hydrogen Peroxide System in Reduced-Lactose Milk Whey by Ahmad Ni’matullah Al-Baarri, Novia Tri Damayanti, Anang Mohamad Legowo, İsmail Hakkı Tekiner, Shigeru Hayakawa

“…The product of the lactoperoxidase system (LPOS) has been developed as a preservative agent to inhibit foodborne bacteria, but its action was, heretofore, limited to several original compounds in milk. …”
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Peptide hydrogel-drug conjugates for tailored disease treatmentGuidelines to assemble peptide-based hydrogel-drug conjugates, referenced with a selection of relevant publications. by Thibault Cauwenbergh, Steven Ballet, Charlotte Martin

“…Release can readily be tuned depending on the choice of linker connecting the drug to the hydrogelator, where it can be specifically directed towards the site of action, which limits undesired side effects. By attaching appropriate targeting motifs, additional site-selectivity can be obtained. …”
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