El oleoturismo en Provenza, un turismo inacabado by Philippe Bachimon, Pierre Dérioz

“…Es cierto que, desde mediados de los años noventa, la dimensión turística del producto se ha acentuado, con la venta directa de aceite, subproductos y productos conectados, así como de servicios asociados (restauración, visitas a los lugares de producción, señalización de las rutas del olivo, definición de paisajes recreados, etc.) …”
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Determination of the Contents of Antioxidants and Their Degradation Products in Sodium Chloride Injection for Blood Transfusion by Bo Tao, Gang Wang, Zongning Yin, Xiaocong Pu, Yan Jiang, Luohong Zhang, Jie Cheng, Yong Li, Jiayu Zhang

“…A total of six antioxidants and six their degradation products were separated and simultaneously determined by using a Waters Symmetry RP18 column (250 × 4.6 mm, 5 μm) and gradient elution of methanol/acetonitrile/acetic acid-water (1 : 99, v/v) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. …”
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Development and assessment of an intestinal tri-cellular model to investigate the pro/anti-inflammatory potential of digested foods by Marina Ramal-Sanchez, Chiara Bravo-Trippetta, Veronica D’Antonio, Elena Corvaglia, Angela A. M. Kämpfer, Roel P. F. Schins, Mauro Serafini, Donato Angelino

“…The results indicated that 100 nM PMA added to the whole model for 20 h was the best stressor to simulate a mild-inflammatory status of the gut. …”
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Da-Chuan-Xiong Decoction Ameliorates Sodium Sensitivity and Plasma Norepinephrine via Attenuation of Brain Oxidative Stress in the DOCA-Salt Hypertensive Rats by Qi Zhang, Hao Li, Shan Zhao, Fangfang Li, Yingying Tan

“…Male Sprague–Dawley rats were used in the experiment, and the hypertensive models were created by administering deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA) in conjunction with a high salt intake in uninephrectomized rats. …”
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Efficiency of the Stool-PCR Test Targeting NADH Dehydrogenase (Nad) Subunits for Detection of Opisthorchis viverrini Eggs by Wansika Phadungsil, Supaporn Pumpa, Kridsada Sirisabhabhorn, Amornrat Geadkaew-Krenc, Rudi Grams, Mathirut Mungthin, Toon Ruang-Areerate, Poom Adisakwattana, Nipawan Labbunruang, Pongsakorn Martviset

“…The result suggested that the best detection efficacy was of OvNad5 that had exact detection limits at only 5 eggs. …”
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Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention in Tanzania (CONCEPT) study: Cohort profile by Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Vibeke Rasch, Julius D Mwaiselage, Rachel Manongi, Patricia Swai, Chunsen Wu, Bariki Mchome, Johnson Katanga, Crispin Kahesa, Susanne Kjaer

“…Visual inspection with acetic acid was performed, and sociodemographic, lifestyle and sexual/reproductive characteristics were collected through a standardised questionnaire.Findings to date 4043 women were included in the cohort from August 2015 to May 2017. …”
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Characterization of <i>PHT</i> Genes in ‘duli’ (<i>Pyrus betulifolia Bunge</i>) and Expression Analysis of <i>PbPHTs</i> in Response to Plant Growth Regulators, P, and Salt Stress... by Shuai Yuan, Weilong Zhang, Yuxing Zhang

“…The promoter analysis showed that there were a large number of cis-acting elements related to phytohormones, growth, development, stress, and light response in <i>PbPHTs</i>. qRT-PCR analysis revealed that most <i>PHT</i> genes in ‘duli’ were highly expressed in the fruits, flowers, leaves, stems, and roots, and 15 <i>PbPHT</i> genes were responsive to 5 μM, 0.5 mM, 5 mM H₂PO₄, NaCl, GR24 (synthetic SL analog), GA3 (gibberellin 3), ABA (abscisic acid), and IAA (indole-3-acetic acid). …”
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Cytotoxicity Potential of Endophytic Fungi Extracts from Terminalia catappa against Human Cervical Cancer Cells by Michèle Stella Majoumouo, Marius Belmondo Tincho, Rufin Marie Kouipou Toghueo, Thureyah Morris, Donavon Charles Hiss, Fabrice Fekam Boyom, Chitra Mandal

“…This study reports the bioactivity-directed fractionation of the secondary metabolites of the ethyl acetate extract of a fermentation culture of endophytic fungi from Terminalia catappa which were then evaluated for their cytotoxicity against human cervical cancer (HeLa) cells and human foreskin fibroblast (HFF) cells. …”
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A Study and Comparison of the Preparation of Gadolinium Aluminate Nanoparticles Using γ-Irradiated and Unirradiated Precursors by Tehani I. Al-Muhimeed, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani, Refaat M. Mahfouz, Mujeeb Khan, M. Rafiq H. Siddiqui

“…GdAlO3 NPs were prepared by using different gadolinium-based precursors including gadolinium acetate (Gd(CH3COO)3·4H2O) and gadolinium nitrate (Gd(NO3)3·6H2O), while Al2O3 and Al(NO3)3·9H2O were used as the source of Al3+. …”
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Accuracy of screening tests for cervical precancer in women living with HIV in low-resource settings: a paired prospective study in Lusaka, Zambia by Nicola Low, Partha Basu, Andreas Limacher, Katayoun Taghavi, Misinzo Moono, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Herbert Kapesa, Albert Manasyan, Julia Bohlius, Marie Roumet, Thamsanqa Madliwa, Anne Rutjes

“…The target condition was cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 and above (CIN2+). The index tests were high-risk human papillomavirus detection (hrHPV, Xpert HPV, Cepheid), portable colposcopy (Gynocular, Gynius) and visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). …”
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One-Step Solid Extraction for Simultaneous Determination of Eleven Commonly Used Anticancer Drugs and One Active Metabolite in Human Plasma by HPLC-MS/MS by Shouhong Gao, Zhengbo Tao, Jingya Zhou, Zhipeng Wang, Yunlei Yun, Mingming Li, Feng Zhang, Wansheng Chen, Yejun Miao

“…One-step solid-phase extraction was successfully applied using an Ostro sample preparation 96-well plate for plasma samples pretreated with acetonitrile containing 0.1% formic acid. Chromatographic separation was achieved on an Atlantis T3-C18 column (2.1 × 100 mm, 3.0 μm) with gradient elution using a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and 10 mM ammonium acetate plus 0.1% formic acid in water, and the flow rate was 0.25 mL/min. …”
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Evaluación de la calidad de subproductos de la soja by I. SEIJAS NOYA, G. JAURENA, M. WAWRZKIEWICZ, M. GAGGIOTTI, L.A. ROMERO, M. MÉNDEZ

“…Entre los factores del procesamiento industrial que modificaron la variabilidad del expeller se encontró que la limpieza del grano previo a la extracción del aceite aumentó el contenido de EE del poroto y disminuyó el del expeller, incrementando un 22% la eficiencia de extracción. …”
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تولید کالوس‌ و جنین‌زایی بدنی گونه مرتعیAgropyron cristatum در محیط کشت موراشیگ و اسکوگ

“…در این پژوهش اثر 7 غلـظت‌ متـفاوت تنظیم‌کننـده رشـد 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) بر کالوس و جنین‌زایــی بدنی گونه علف‌گندمی Gaertn. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the <i>CAMTA</i> Gene Family in Roses (<i>Rosa chinensis</i> Jacq.) by Wanyi Su, Yuzheng Deng, Xuejuan Pan, Ailing Li, Yongjie Zhu, Jitao Zhang, Siting Lu, Weibiao Liao

“…The qRT-PCR analysis showed that all five rose <i>CAMTA</i> genes responded to salicylic acid (SA). <i>RcCAMTA3</i> was significantly induced by abscisic acid (ABA), and <i>RcCAMTA2</i> was significantly induced by 1H-indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA). …”
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Structure–Activity Relationship Studies of Tetracyclic Pyrrolocarbazoles Inhibiting Heterotetrameric Protein Kinase CK2 by Lukas Kröger, Sebastian Borgert, Miriam Lauwers, Michaela Steinkrüger, Joachim Jose, Markus Pietsch, Bernhard Wünsch

“…The key step of the synthesis was a multicomponent Levy reaction of 2-(indolyl)acetate <b>6</b>, benzaldehydes <b>7</b>, and <i>N</i>-substituted maleimides <b>8</b>. …”
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Effects of Different Molasses Levels and Slow-Release Urea Combinations on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemistry, Rumen Fermentation, and Microflora of Holstein Fattening Bulls by Zhiyuan Xu, Shuaihong Li, Fangzhou Yu, Yinghao Huang, Tao Xie, Hanbing Bian, Longfei Lv, Yapeng Hu, Ruoran Tao, Caiyun Fan, Sijia Liu, Jianbo Cheng

“…The rumen pH of all treatment groups was lower than that of the CON (<i>p</i> < 0.05), whereas the concentrations of microbial crude protein (MCP), as well as acetic acid, propionic acid, and total volatile fatty acids (TVFA) were significantly higher in both the MMU and HMU (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Sprayable solutions containing sticky rice oil droplets reduce western flower thrips damage and induce changes in Chrysanthemum leaf chemistry by Thijs V. Bierman, Hocelayne P. Fernandes, Hocelayne P. Fernandes, Young H. Choi, Sumin Seo, Klaas Vrieling, Mirka Macel, Bram Knegt, Thomas E. Kodger, Ralph van Zwieten, Peter G. L. Klinkhamer, T. Martijn Bezemer

“…Plants with thrips showed higher flavonoid, carbohydrate and glutamine acetic acid levels, and lower fatty acids and malic acid levels. …”
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Influencia de las condiciones ambientales de la ciudad de Bogotá sobre el comportamiento mecánicos de una mezcla asfáltica Influence of the Bogotá environmental conditions on the m... by Hugo Alexander Rondón Quintana, Fredy Alberto Reyes Lizcano

“…<br>The paper presents the evolution of the resilient modulus, permanent deformation and strength under monotonic loading of a dense hot mixture due to long term exposure to the environment in the city of Bogota D.C. (Colombia). The mixtures were made using two asphalt cements (AC) and modified asphalt cement (MAC) with ethil-vinil-acetate: AC 80-100, AC 60-70 and MAC 20-40 respectively. …”
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Ligilactobacillus agilis W70: a probiotic with capacity to enhance ammonia assimilation in the rumen by Xiaowei Duan, Xiaowei Duan, Stafford Vigors, Rui Ma, Lu Ma, Lu Ma, Jingang Gu, Dengpan Bu

“…The addition of L. agilis W70 decreased NH3N (p &lt; 0.01), the ratio of acetate to propionate (A:P) (p &lt; 0.01), and increased the yields of microbial protein (MCP) (p &lt; 0.01) and enzymatic activities of glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) (p &lt; 0.05) and glutamine synthetase (GS) (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Validating the Hypoglycaemic and Hypotensive Roles of Salvia serotina (Chicken Weed) in Normal Healthy Sprague–Dawley Rats by Tameika Bartley, Paul Reese, Sophie Turfus, Ruby Alexander-Lindo

“…Aqueous, hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol crude extracts of S. serotina L. were investigated for their anti-oxidant activities and hypoglycaemic and hypotensive effects in normal, healthy Sprague–Dawley rats using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and the CODA noninvasive blood pressure system to determine systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and heart rate (HR). …”
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