Technical Considerations of Phosphorous-32 Bremsstrahlung SPECT Imaging after Radioembolization of Hepatic Tumors: A Clinical Assessment with a Review of Imaging Parameters by Elahe Pirayesh, Mahasti Amoui, Shahram Akhlaghpoor, Shahnaz Tolooee, Maryam Khorrami, Hossain PoorBeigi, Shahab Sheibani, Majid Assadi

“…In addition, BS imaging is a useful method to confirm the proper distribution of radiotherapeutic agents and has good correlation with anatomical findings.…”
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ACCIDENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS ASSESSMENTS FOR 400/220/110/20 kV URECHESTI POWER SUBSTATION by Nicolae Daniel FÎȚĂ, Mila Ilieva OBRETENOVA, Florin MURESAN – GRECU, Gheorghe Eugen SAFTA, Adrian Mihai SCHIOPU, Dan Cristian LAZAR

“…In response to these social phenomena, public institutions, economic agents in the industry, researchers in the disciplines involved have proposed methods of risk forecasting, aimed at developing prevention and protection systems that improve the risk management process. …”
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Superhydrophobic property of cement mortar with polydimethylsiloxane modifier and a rough surface by Siyu Yu, Li Li, Chao Zhou, Song Lan

“…Currently, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is the focus of research, but UHPC modified by hydrophobic agents is rarely reported. In this paper, different amounts of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was used as modifier to produce hydrophobic UHPC (HUHPC). …”
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Wharton’s Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with High Aurora Kinase A Expression Show Improved Proliferation, Migration, and Therapeutic Potential by Sun Jeong Kim, Sang Eon Park, Jang Bin Jeong, Shin Ji Oh, Alee Choi, Yun Hee Kim, Suk-joo Choi, Soo-young Oh, Gyu Ha Ryu, Hong Bae Jeon, Jong Wook Chang

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are effective therapeutic agents that contribute to tissue repair and regeneration by secreting various factors. …”
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Global Transcriptomic Analysis of Inbred Lines Reveal Candidate Genes for Response to Maize Lethal Necrosis by Ann Murithi, Gayathri Panangipalli, Zhengyu Wen, Michael S. Olsen, Thomas Lübberstedt, Kanwarpal S. Dhugga, Mark Jung

“…RNA-Seq revealed differentially expressed genes in response to infection by maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), the causative agents of MLN. Key findings included the identification of components of the plant innate immune system, such as differentially regulated R genes (mainly LRRs), and activation/deactivation of virus resistance pathways, including RNA interference (RNAi) via <i>Argonaute</i> (AGO), <i>Dicer-like proteins</i>, and the ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) via <i>RING/U-box</i> and <i>ubiquitin ligases</i>. …”
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Cytokine-armed oncolytic herpes simplex viruses: a game-changer in cancer immunotherapy? by Howard L Kaufman, Hongbin Wang, Dipongkor Saha, Samuel D Rabkin, Mia Borlongan, Uyen Le, Hans J Nauwynck

“…Oncolytic viruses are agents that mediate antitumor activity by directly killing tumor cells and inducing immune responses. …”
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High-Order Engineering Fastest Controller and Its Application in Thermal Power Units by Shangyao Shi, Jun Li, Yijia Huo, Ruiqi Li, Pengyun Chen

“…Power system engineers have consequently devised the engineering fastest controller (EFC), which has adeptly succeeded PID control in nascent applications, thereby meeting the stringent control exigencies for deep peak regulation and agile frequency modulation. …”
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Cytoskeletal Vimentin Directs Cell‐Cell Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus by Yifan Xing, Zeyu Wen, Jie Mei, Xinyi Huang, Shuangshuang Zhao, Jin Zhong, Yaming Jiu

“…Although direct‐acting antiviral agents effectively inhibit HCV infection, cell–cell transmission remains a critical venue for HCV persistence in vivo. …”
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Biodegradable Packaging Made from Proteins by Samar Sahraee, Jafar Milani

“…Techniques to modify protein films, including the incorporation of additives, crosslinking agents, and nanomaterials, are being explored to enhance their properties. …”
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Biological evaluation of novel 5-((1H-indol-3-yl) methyl)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-6-phenyl-imidazo[2,1-b][13,4]thiadiazole derivatives as novel BCL-2 specific inhibitors by Shivangi Sharma, Sadashivamurthy Shamanth, Humaira Siddiqua, Laijau Goyary, Kunigal S. Sagar, Susmita Kumari, Divya Sathees, Gudapureddy Radha, Bibha Choudhary, Sathees C. Raghavan, Kempegowda Mantelingu

“…Furthermore, their efficacy across different cancer cell lines highlights their broad potential as anticancer agents. Taken together, our results suggest that Disarib derivatives may have the potential to be developed as cancer therapeutic.…”
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Role of autophagy defects and significance of adherent-invasive <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Crohn's disease development by I. V. Mayev, D. N. Andreev, D. V. Rakitina, Yu. P. Baykova

“…According to modern concept, etiology of CD has complex nature and is determined by genetic predisposition, infectious agents and environmental factors. Alteration of autophagy process (defects of NOD2/ CARD15, ATG16L1, IRGM genes) is one of genetically determined disorders of innate immunity typical for CD. …”
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Association between the Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype and Prediabetes in Chinese Adults Aged 40 Years and Older by Kun Zhao, Shan-Shan Yang, Hai-Bin Wang, Kang Chen, Zhao-Hui Lu, Yi-Ming Mu

“…Methods. 12757 adults (4101 men and 8656 women) without diabetes or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, free of using lipid-modified agents, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Discovering natural products as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins by Muhammad Alqaaf, Ahmad Kamal Nasution, Mohammad Bozlul Karim, Mahfujul Islam Rumman, Muhammad Hendrick Sedayu, Retno Supriyanti, Naoaki Ono, Md. Altaf-Ul-Amin, Shigehiko Kanaya

“…Our study provides a foundation for further experimental validation of these compounds as potential therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.…”
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The dual-function of bioactive peptides derived from oyster (Crassostrea gigas) proteins hydrolysates by Dongyang Zhu, Zhen Yuan, Di Wu, Chao Wu, Hesham R. El-Seedi, Ming Du

“…These results indicate that the digestive hydrolysates obtained from oyster proteins could be used as natural anti-diabetic and antioxidant agents.…”
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Cultivation and molecular characterization of complete genome sequences of M. pneumoniae isolated in Russia by Matsvay A.D., Bezrukov V.M., Nikolaeva P.A., Stetsenko I.F., Nurmukanova V.A., Dikaya G.S., Gordukova M.A., Galeeva E.V., Shipulin G.A.

“…Despite being one of the primary causative agents of community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections in children, due to the difficulties in obtaining a culture of this pathogen, the amount of genomic data on M. pneumoniae is currently extremely limited, with fewer than 300 genomic sequences available, of which only 79 are complete. …”
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Therapeutic potential of monomethyl fumarate and aluminum ion combination in alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress in psoriasis by Hang Han, Guojiang Zhang, Yuanyuan Yang, Chenxi Li, Xiandeng Li, Ling Zhong, Zan Chen, Jianxia Xiong, Tao Cai, Lingjuan Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Qinjian Zhao

“…Current treatments for psoriasis, such as topical agents, systemic therapies and phototherapy, frequently fail to achieve complete remission in clinical settings. …”
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Fragipan Horizon Fragmentation in Slaking Experiments with Amendment Materials and Ryegrass Root Tissue Extracts by A. D. Karathanasis, L. W. Murdock, C. J. Matocha, J. Grove, Y. L. Thompson

“…Additional fragmentation occurs in a followup stage during which potential Si, Al, Fe, and Mn binding agents may be released into solution. Field experiments testing these findings are in progress.…”
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Magnetic precision: Unleashing the therapeutic potential of paclitaxel-loaded nanoparticles in breast cancer treatment by N. Shobhana, N Raghavendra Naveen, Prakash Goudanavar

“…With its high incidence and significant impact on morbidity and mortality, breast cancer necessitates novel treatment modalities to enhance therapeutic outcomes and mitigate systemic toxicity associated with conventional chemotherapeutic agents. This study employs a comprehensive methodology encompassing various in vitro characterizations, cytotoxicity assessments, cellular uptake studies, in vivo experiments, and pharmacokinetic analyses to systematically evaluate the efficacy of paclitaxel-loaded MNPs. …”
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Battery Energy Storage Systems in Microgrids: A Review of SoC Balancing and Perspectives by Thales Augusto Fagundes, Guilherme Henrique Favaro Fuzato, Lucas Jonys Ribeiro Silva, Augusto Matheus dos Santos Alonso, Juan C. Vasquez, Josep M. Guerrero, Ricardo Quadros Machado

“…In this article, we present a comprehensive review of EMS strategies for balancing SoC among BESS units, including centralized and decentralized control, multiagent systems, and other concepts, such as designing nonlinear strategies, optimal algorithms, and categorizing agents into clusters. Moreover, in this article, we discuss alternatives to improve EMS and strategies regarding the topology of power converters, including redundancy-based topology, modular multilevel converter, cascaded-based converter, and hybrid-type systems. …”
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Emerging PPARγ-Independent Role of PPARγ Ligands in Lung Diseases by Ajit A. Kulkarni, Collynn F. Woeller, Thomas H. Thatcher, Sesquile Ramon, Richard P. Phipps, Patricia J. Sime

“…PPARγ ligands show great promise in moderating lung inflammation, as antiproliferative agents in combination to enhance standard chemotherapy in lung cancer and as treatments for pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive fatal disease with no effective therapy. …”
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