Near-Infrared Optical Imaging of Ovarian Cancer Xenografts with Novel α3-Integrin Binding Peptide “OA02” by Olulanu H. Aina, Jan Marik, Regina Gandour-Edwards, Kit S. Lam

“…Prior injection with anti-α3 monoclonal antibody blocked the binding of this peptide to the ES-2 tumors.…”
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Principles of public service: system-activity dimension by Yu. I. Shovkun

“…A system of principles of public service has been formed, which consists of three principle blocks. International principles of public service: supremacy of law; legality; effectiveness; objectivity; impartiality; justice; virtue; public activity regarding the management of state affairs, in particular those related to entry into public service, its completion and legislative support; balance of public and private interests when making decisions; transparency (passing public service and activities of public servants); responsibility of public servants to the population and the state for their professional activities; publicity, which involves the mandatory publication of open information about the work of public servants, etc. …”
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Real-Time Facial Expression Recognition Based on Image Processing in Virtual Reality by Qingzhen Gong, Xuefang Liu, Yongqiang Ma

“…VR environments require users to wear head-mounted displays (HMDs), blocking off their upper faces. That makes traditional Facial Expression Recognition (FER) approaches very limited in their usefulness. …”
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The Effect of Various Composite Resin Types, Surface Treatments, and Repaired Materials on the Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin Repair by Diyar Kh Bakr

“…Methods:  Total of 120 undercut cylindrical cavities 8 mm in diameter in 2.5 mm in depth were cut at the center of self-cured acrylic resin blocks, the samples divided randomly according to the types of composite resin into 2 groups; microfilled and hybrid, the samples in each groups subdivided according to surface treatment; diamond bur and phosphoric acid. …”
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From deadly to life-saving effects: antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of tarantula cubensis extract on bacterial and fungal pathogens by Elif AYDIN

“…Antibiofilm studies also showed that T. cubensis extract significantly inhibited and blocked biofilm formed by pathogens (melittin 8-82%, apamin 1.8-78%). …”
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Study on the Friction and Wear Performance of Lightly Loaded Reciprocating Carbon/Aramid-Based Composites by Yangyang Zhao, Guoyuan Zhang, Maotan Liang, Qunfeng Zeng

“…The tribology pairs included pins or sliding blocks made from different metals (45 steel and brass) and the disk samples of the composites. …”
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THE METHOD OF DESIGNING HYDRAULIC DRIVES ON THE EXAMPLE OF A HYDRAULIC DRIVE OF A LIFTING-MAST DEVICE by S. A. Smirnov, N. A. Gorshkova

“…Parts represent a mixed structure of blocks that describe processes in mechanical and hydraulic systems. …”
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Transversus Abdominis Plane Catheter Bolus Analgesia after Major Abdominal Surgery by Nils Bjerregaard, Lone Nikolajsen, Thomas Fichtner Bendtsen, Bodil Steen Rasmussen

“…Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been shown to reduce pain and opioid requirements after abdominal surgery. …”
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Tracing the paths of modular evolution by quantifying rearrangement events of protein domains by Abdulbaki Coban, Erich Bornberg-Bauer, Carsten Kemena

“…Abstract Background Protein evolution is central to molecular adaptation and largely characterized by modular rearrangements of domains, the evolutionary and structural building blocks of proteins. Genetic events underlying protein rearrangements are relatively rare compared to changes of amino-acids. …”
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Semaphorin 3A Increases FAK Phosphorylation at Focal Adhesions to Modulate MDA-MB-231 Cell Migration and Spreading on Different Substratum Concentrations by Scott Gehler, Frances V. Compere, Alex M. Miller

“…Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibition blocks the Sema3A-mediated effects on cell migration, spreading, and pFAK397 at focal adhesions when cultured on all concentrations of collagen. …”
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Delta opioid receptors affect acoustic features of song during vocal learning in zebra finches by Utkarsha A. Singh, Soumya Iyengar

“…Since the opioid and dopaminergic systems interact, we decided to study whether blocking δ-ORs during the sensitive period led to changes in dopaminoceptive neurons in Area X, a song control nucleus in the basal ganglia. …”
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Role of CO2 Laser on SBS between Dental Porcelain and Composite Resin Repair Process by Noor Bader Hassan, Basima Mohammed Ali Hussein, Ahmed Ali Mohammed

“…Materials and methods. A total of 33 blocks of feldspathic porcelain were randomly divided into 3 groups of 10. …”
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New SEPIC Derived Semi-Bridgeless PFC Converter for Battery Charging Application by Manish Kumar Dwivedi, R. Jayapragash

“…Additionally, the incorporation blocking diodes in the proposed converter effectively eliminates circulating current through input inductor which in turn makes the converter more efficient. …”
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La tardive floraison des campagnes. L’architecture moderniste des kolkhozes dans l’Estonie soviétique by Mart Kalm

“…To achieve the desired conveniences, building homes in the country meant building apartment blocks. The state ruled that everything built in the collective farm centres had to be built according to standardised designs, with one exception. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE COMPETITIVE ELISA-BASED TEST SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF ANTIBODIES TO GROUP A ROTAVIRUS IN LIVESTOCK SERA by O. P. Bjadovskaya, Ye. A. Bukhon, A. A. Nesterov

“…The development of competitive ELISA-based test-system included selection of optimal blocking buffer composition as well as optimal antigen dilution, specific hyperimmune serum and anti-species conjugate. …”
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Production of HMF-derivatives from wine residues using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as whole-cell biocatalyst by Joana T. Cunha, Aloia Romaní, Lucília Domingues

“…Transitioning to a bio-based economy requires prioritizing chemical production processes that utilize renewable resources, ensuring sustainability and environmental responsibility. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivatives are promising building blocks, ranked among the top 12 bio-based molecules derived from biomass. …”
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Investigating Use of Crushed Glass as Partial Replacement of Sand to Improve Finish Mortar Strength. by Ashaba, Dennis

“…In this experimental study, the production of finish mortar using finely crushed glass and surface finish blocks using crushed coarse glass are investigated. …”
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Quais et ouvrages portuaires romains de Rouen/Rotomagus (Seine-Maritime) by Marie-Clotilde Lequoy

“…This structure presents a mixed external facing, made of medium and large limestone blocks, masoned with clay and sections of oak placed vertically about 1 m to 1.20 m apart from one another. …”
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Simultaneous bilateral avascular necrosis of the humerus and femur in long COVID-19: a case report by Mesut Bakır, Şebnem Rumeli

“…The patient’s pain was managed with bilateral suprascapular nerve radiofrequency ablation and bilateral Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) blocks, which provided significant relief. Conclusions. …”
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ABIN1 Inhibits Inflammation through Necroptosis-Dependent Pathway in Ulcerative Colitis by Jing Bao, Bin Ye, Yuhan Ren

“…Upon TNF-α stimulation in the intestinal epithelia cell line, overexpression of ABIN1 significantly inhibits necroptosis in the intestinal inflammation model along with the reduction expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL1B, IL6, IL8, and TNF-α. Blocking RIPK1 by Nec-1s in vivo and in vitro dramatically alleviated the colitis and cell death which shares the same phenotype with ABIN1 overexpression. …”
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