Antibacterial Effect of Black Pepper Petroleum Ether Extract against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhimurium by Wenxue Chen, Hui Tang, Ningxin Jiang, Qiuping Zhong, Yueying Hu, Haiming Chen, Weijun Chen

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of black pepper petroleum ether extract (BPPE) against Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115 and Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028. …”
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Algae extract-based nanoemulsions for photoprotection against UVB radiation: an electrical impedance spectroscopy study by Aura Rocío Hernández, Lady Sepulveda, Yoshie Hata, Leonardo Castellanos, Sebastian Björklund, Tautgirdas Ruzgas, Marcela Aragón

“…In conclusion, this work demonstrates that the developed nanoemulsions based on natural ingredients show promising protective capacity against UVB exposure of the skin.…”
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Neurofilament light chain levels in neuronal surface antibody-associated autoimmune encephalitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qi-Lun Lai, Meng-Ting Cai, Er-Chuang Li, Gao-Li Fang, Chun-Hong Shen, Yong-Feng Xu, Song Qiao, Jia-Jia Wang, Qin-Jie Weng, Yin-Xi Zhang

“…Abstract Background Neuronal surface antibody-associated autoimmune encephalitis (NSAE) is a group of neuro-inflammatory disorders that is mediated by autoantibodies against the cell-surface and synaptic antigens. Studies have explored the role of neurofilament light chain (NfL) in NSAE and provided inconsistent data. …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy Comparison of Electrolytic and Reductive Silver Nanoparticles Against <i>Propionibacterium acnes</i> by Suparno Suparno, Rita Prasetyowati, Khafidh Nur Aziz, Anggarwati Rahma, Eka Sentia Ayu Lestari, Siti Chaerani Nabiilah, Deby Grace

“…Antibacterial activity against <i>Propionibacterium acnes</i> (<i>P. acnes</i>) was assessed using the Kirby–Bauer method. …”
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Passive Outdoor Host Seeking Device (POHD): Designing and Evaluation against Outdoor Biting Malaria Vectors by Stella T. Kessy, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Bruno A. Nyundo, Issa N. Lyimo

“…We designed a passive and portable outdoor host seeking device (POHD) and preliminarily evaluated suitable components against Anopheles arabiensis that maintains residual malaria transmission. …”
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Adaptive Distributed Fixed-Time Cooperative Three-Dimensional Guidance Law for Multimissiles against Manoeuvring Target by Jiwei Gao, Xiaojing Li, Shaofei Zang, Jianwei Ma, Jinpeng Zhang

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Rabies situation in the Moscow Oblast in 2011–2023 and the role of oral vaccination of wild carnivores against rabies by A. V. Paroshin, S. B. Voskresensky, K. N. Gruzdev, E. V. Chernyshova

“…In 2017 the systemic, consistent and thoroughly organized campaign was started – the oral vaccines were distributed by light aircrafts. The research revealed the correlation between the decrease in annual number of reported rabies cases and increase in the amounts of oral vaccines distributed. …”
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Employing algal extract for the fabrication of bimetallic nanoparticles: A powerful solution against tomato pathogenic fungi by Reham M. Aldahasi, Kawther Aabed, Sahar S. Alghamdi, Afrah E. Mohammed

“…The antifungal properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were tested in vitro against key tomato pathogens, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Fusarium equiseti. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cell secretome against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Fatimah Shaaban, Elie Salem Sokhn, Charbel Khalil, Fatima A. Saleh

“…This study aims to shed light on the antibacterial potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (AD-MSC) secretome against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus spp., including MRSA strains. …”
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HSBM-Produced Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Physical Properties and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Activity against Human Pathogens by Imen Massoudi, Ridha Hamdi, Ibtisam Ababutain, Ethar Alhussain, Aya Kharma

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p97 Inhibitors Possessing Antiviral Activity Against SARS-CoV-2 and Low Cytotoxicity by Rui Ding, Tiffany C. Edwards, Prithwish Goswami, Daniel J. Wilson, Christine D. Dreis, Yihong Ye, Robert J. Geraghty, Liqiang Chen

“…These compounds were tested for inhibition of p97, cytotoxicity, and antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. Molecular docking was also performed on selected inhibitors to shed light on their binding modes. …”
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Deep eutectic solvent enhances antibacterial activity of a modular lytic enzyme against Acinetobacter baumannii by Aleksandra Maria Kocot, Tomasz Swebocki, Karolina Ciemińska, Adrianna Łupkowska, Małgorzata Kapusta, Dennis Grimon, Ewa Laskowska, Anna-Karina Kaczorowska, Tadeusz Kaczorowski, Rabah Boukherroub, Yves Briers, Magdalena Plotka

“…Effectiveness in lowering the MIC value of MLE-15 as well as protection against antibiotic-tolerant persister cells, indicate that MLE-15 and reline combination is a promising candidate for effective therapies in bacterial infections, which is especially important in the light of the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance.…”
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Photodynamic Action of LED-Activated Curcumin against Staphylococcus aureus Involving Intracellular ROS Increase and Membrane Damage by Yuan Jiang, Albert Wingnang Leung, Heyu Hua, Xiancai Rao, Chuanshan Xu

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Protocol for the visualization of pRps6-positive cells in larval zebrafish brains using whole-mount immunofluorescence and light-sheet microscopy by Olga Doszyn, Tomasz Dulski, Justyna Zmorzynska

“…Here, we present a protocol for the visualization of phosphorylated Rps6, a marker of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) activity, in the zebrafish brains at 5 days post fertilization (dpf), using whole-mount immunofluorescence and light-sheet microscopy. We describe steps for sample preparation, storage, staining, and imaging. …”
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Curcuma longa L. Extract and Photodynamic Therapy are Effective against Candida spp. and Do Not Show Toxicity In Vivo by Vanessa Marques Meccatti, Larissa de Souza Moura, Juliana Guerra Pinto, Juliana Ferreira-Strixino, Amjad Abu Hasna, Lívia Mara Alves Figueiredo-Godoi, Juliana Campos Junqueira, Maria Cristina Marcucci, Lucas de Paula Ramos, Claudio Antonio Talge Carvalho, Cesar Rogério Pucci, Luciane Dias de Oliveira

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Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Grafted Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Polymer against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria by Shrajan Kotian, Sonali Gupta, Yashoda Malgar Puttaiahgowda, Sanmit Shetty

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Sustainable utilization of bovine adipose tissue derivatives as robust antimicrobial agents against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Muhammed Abdelhameed Ismael Alcici, Salma Waheed Abdelhaleem, Karima Mogahed Fahim, Neveen Mohamed Saleh, Heba Saeed Farag

“…In this study, the use of mechanically isolated mature adipose cells (MIMACs) and their lysate (Adipolysate) as a new sustainable antimicrobial agent was assessed against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). …”
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Batterer typologies: substance use, impulsivity and results of an IPVAW offender treatment program in Spain by Pedro V. Mateo-Fernández, Pedro V. Mateo-Fernández, Pedro V. Mateo-Fernández, Iria Osa-Subtil, Iria Osa-Subtil, Iria Osa-Subtil, Román Ronzón-Tirado, María Elena de la Peña Fernández

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Critical Optical Depth Hypothesis for Phytoplankton Growth and Bloom. A New Graphical Approach to the Classic Sverdrup Critical Depth Model by Wojciech Szeligiewicz

“…The model relies on plots of the average specific (per unit biomass) rate of this growth in the column against the optical depth of that column. These graphs are invariant under changes of light absorbers in the column as well as the depth of the column. …”
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Entitlements/rights, dignity and liberal democracy. Against the backdrop of the text by Cardinal Gerhard Müller “The Popes as Guardians of Human Dignity” by Bogdan Szlachta

“…In his interesting contribution, Cardinal Gerhard Müller once again turned to this category to expound upon its significance for Catholic reflection, to draw attention to its role in the teachings of 20th century Popes, and to bring it to light in connection with the increasing disputes concerning the ability/validity of “improving human nature”. …”
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