Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Reduce Progression of Experimental Chronic Kidney Disease but Develop Wilms’ Tumors by Heloisa Cristina Caldas, Fernando Henrique Lojudice, Cinthia Dias, Ida Maria Maximina Fernandes-Charpiot, Maria Alice Sperto Ferreira Baptista, Rosa Sayoko Kawasaki-Oyama, Mari Cleide Sogayar, Christina Maeda Takiya, Mario Abbud-Filho

“…In this study, we sought to assess whether treatment with iPSs retards progression of CKD when compared with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Untreated 5/6 nephrectomized rats were compared with CKD animals receiving BMSCs or iPSs. …”
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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMPANY MARKETING PROCESS – FROM 4P TO 4E: THE CASE OF LEGO GROUP by Olena Parkhomenko, Olena Iarmosh

“…One of these companies is the LEGO Group. The LEGO brick is the most essential product. The article discusses the principles of the company’s activities based on values and strategies, such as imagination, creativity, fun, learning, caring, and quality. …”
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Spectral Element Numerical Investigation of Flow between Three Cylinders in an Equilateral-Triangular Arrangement with Different Spacing Distances by Zhenzhong Bao, Guoliang Qin, Wenqiang He, Yazhou Wang

“…Mean drag coefficients of downstream cylinders are basically identical to the value of flow past around a single circular cylinder. …”
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Preparation of polymeric aluminium ferric chloride from bauxite tailings by Ma D., Guo M., Zhang M.

“…Bauxite tailings roasted reacting with hydrochloric acid under air, pickle liquor which mainly contains Fe3+, Al3+ was generated, then calcium aluminate was used to adjust pH value and the basicity of the pickle liquor, the PAFC was subsequently prepared after the polymerization process. …”
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Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numeric... by Yuhao Shi, Peng Deng, Shiqi Zhao, Yan Liu, Zhongyi Zhu, Yunkai Chen

“…Different geometric parameters, such as <i>θ</i> (brace inclination angle), <i>γ</i> (the ratio of the outer diameter to the wall thickness of the chord), and <i>τ</i> (the thickness ratio of the brace to the chord), were studied to investigate changes in stress concentration using numerical simulation. …”
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Sustained slow-release TGF-β3 in a three-dimensional-printed titanium microporous scaffold composite system promotes ligament-to-bone healing by Liwei Zhu, Yuzhe Liu, Yifu Sun, Zhenjia Che, Youbin Li, Tengyue Liu, Xudong Li, Chengzhe Yang, Lanfeng Huang

“…In vitro, the composite system exhibited good biocompatibility and was beneficial for the adhesion and proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), which showed high growth activity. Moreover, the composite system promoted the differentiation of BMSCs via osteogenesis and chondrogenesis. …”
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Impact of Tissue Harvesting Sites on the Cellular Behaviors of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: Implication for Bone Tissue Engineering by Maryam Rezai Rad, Mahbobeh Bohloli, Mahshid Akhavan Rahnama, Azadeh Anbarlou, Pantea Nazeman, Arash Khojasteh

“…The advantages of adipose-derived stem cells (AdSCs) over bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs), such as being available as a medical waste and less discomfort during harvest, have made them a good alternative instead of BMSCs in tissue engineering. …”
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Method of Using RealSense Camera to Estimate the Depth Map of Any Monocular Camera by Li-fen Tu, Qi Peng

“…The generated depth map was good, which could basically describe the distance difference between the target and the camera.…”
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Activation of osteoblast ferroptosis by risperidone accelerates bone loss in mice models of schizophrenia by Hongyan Fan, Zaihong Yang, Lan Pang, Peifan Li, Changrong Duan, Guangyuan Xia, Lei Zheng

“…In addition, ALP staining, ARS staining, and WB were performed to reveal the role of RIS in osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 and BMSCs cells. Results RIS treatment facilitates bone loss in schizophrenia mice and inhibit osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 and BMSCs cells. …”
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Tilia species (linden) exert anti-cancer effects on MIA PaCa-2 cells through the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation by Gamze Yüksel, Yağmur Özhan, Dilara Güreşçi, Etil Güzelmeriç, Nisa Beril Şen, İpek Bedir, Onur Senol, Gizem Emre, Dilek Telci, Vilma Petrikaitė, Hande Sipahi

“…Extracts from the flowers, bracts, and inflorescences of T. cordata, T. platyphyllos, T. rubra, and T. tomentosa were evaluated for antioxidant activity; subsequently, their ability to mitigate inflammation was assessed through in vitro nitrite assays in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. …”
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Response of Turfgrass and Turfgrass Weeds to Herbicides by Joseph B. Unruh, Barry J. Brecke

“…ENH-100, a 10-page publication by J. B. Unruh and B. J. Brecke, provides tables to enhance understanding of turfgrass responses to herbicides. …”
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Public Speaking by Ricky Telg

“…This 3-page fact sheet shares the basics about gathering information and organizing, writing, and delivering speeches. …”
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The Use of Spreadsheets for Pharmacokinetic Simulations by Joseph Chamberlain

“…The use of simple spreadsheets is described to create simulations of complex pharmacokinetic phenomena. The basics of spreadsheets are first described and are developed to demonstrate classical pharmacokinetics without the use of differential or integral calculus. …”
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La forme transmoderne des pratiques récréatives de nature by Jean Corneloup

“…This article puts forwards an approach to outdoor recreational practices by presenting the basics of an emerging cultural form: the transmodern form, which originates in the history of our societies and has become a contemporary and dynamic form. …”
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Public Speaking by Ricky Telg

“…This 3-page fact sheet shares the basics about gathering information and organizing, writing, and delivering speeches. …”
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Response of Turfgrass and Turfgrass Weeds to Herbicides by Joseph B. Unruh, Barry J. Brecke

“…ENH-100, a 10-page publication by J. B. Unruh and B. J. Brecke, provides tables to enhance understanding of turfgrass responses to herbicides. …”
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El temblor del héroe de Álvaro Pombo como ejemplo de filosofía líquida by Thierry Nallet

“…This study argues that Pombo’s novel is to be considered as basically paradoxical.…”
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Les techniques de construction du second forum de Bavay (Nord) : utilisation, origine et datation des matériaux en terre cuite by Xavier Deru, Christine Louvion

“…Depending on the structures, the walls contain two or three rows of bricks for three, five, seven to twelve courses of rubble. …”
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Reinforcing Your Roof by Hal S. Knowles, III, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Karla A. Lenfesty, Barbara Haldeman

“…It discusses roof design/bracing/installation and creating a continuous load path to strengthen your home against windstorms. …”
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Torpedograss Biology and Management in Turf by J. Bryan Unruh, Darcy E. Partridge-Telenko, Barry J. Brecke, Ramon Leon

“…Partridge-Telenko, Barry J. Brecke, and Ramon Leon that highlights key facts about each weed, and include herbicide options for each variety of Florida turfgrass. …”
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