Reactivity in cell culture medium and in vitro anticancer activity of 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol: link to metal-catechol interactions by Aviva Levina, Debbie C. Crans, Peter A. Lay

“…The reactivities and biology activities of a sterically hindered model catechol compound, 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol (dtbH2) and its oxidation product 3,5-di-tert-butyl-o-quinone (dtbQ), were studied in cell culture medium to understand better the medicinal roles of this class of molecules.MethodsAnti-proliferative activities of dtbH2 and dtbQ in fresh and aged solutions of the molecules were studied in two common human cancer cell lines, T98G (glioblastoma) and A549 (lung carcinoma). …”
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The effects of physical activity on social physique anxiety in college students—the mediating and moderating role of mental toughness and negative physical self by Yong Jiang, Xiaoyu Wang

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Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, and Biological Activities of Metal Complexes of 4-((4-Chlorophenyl)diazenyl)-2-((p-tolylimino)methyl)phenol by C. Anitha, C. D. Sheela, P. Tharmaraj, V. V. Hema

“…The EPR spectra of copper(II) complex in DMSO at 300 K and 77 K were recorded, and its salient features are reported. Antimicrobial studies against several microorganisms indicate that the complexes are more potent bactericides and fungicides than the ligand. …”
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Contribution of integrase inhibitor use, body mass index, physical activity and caloric intake to weight gain in people living with HIV by Giovanni Guaraldi, Jovana Milic, Elena Bacchi, Federica Carli, Marianna Menozzi, Iacopo Franconi, Alessandro Raimondi, Giacomo Ciusa, Valentina Masi, Michela Belli, Stefano Guaraldi, Emanuele Aprile, Maria Mancini, Cristina Mussini, Jordan E. Lake, Kristine M. Erlandson

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Spinach ameliorates dietary oxidized tallow-induced NAFLD by regulating inflammatory cytokines, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, and antioxidant systems by Neelab, Alam Zeb, Muhammad Jamil

“…After consuming spinach, the levels of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-4, IL-6, and TNF-α), PPARs, and antioxidants (CATs, SODs, TBARS, GSH-Px, and GSHs) returned to normal. …”
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Effect of rhGH treatment on lipidome and brown fat activity in prepuberal small for gestational age children: a pilot study by Lorena González, Carolina Gonzalez-Riano, Pablo Fernández-García, Rubén Cereijo, Aina Valls, Andrea Soria-Gondek, Nativitat Real, Belén Requena, Joan Bel-Comos, Patricia Corrales, David Jiménez-Pavón, Coral Barbas, Francesc Villarroya, David Sánchez-Infantes, Marta Murillo

“…Abstract Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy is the primary treatment for children born small for gestational age (SGA) who fail to show spontaneous catch-up growth by two or four years. While its effects on white adipose tissue are well-documented, this pilot study aimed to investigate its impact on the lipidome and the thermogenic and endocrine activities of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in SGA children following rhGH treatment. …”
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A randomized double-blind active-controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of topical basil (Ocimum basilicum) oil in knee osteoarthritis by Alireza Askari, Fatemeh Sadat Hasheminasab, Fatemeh Sadat Hasheminasab, Omid Sadeghpour, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadehd, Seyed Ali Ravansalar, Aida Iraji, Mohammad Hashem Hashempur

“…BackgroundBasil is a widely used herb in Persian medicine and is gaining recognition as a functional food worldwide.Aim of the studyThis trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of a traditional formulation of basil oil in comparison with diclofenac gel in treating knee osteoarthritis, considering its established anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, and anti-oxidative properties.Materials and methodsOne hundred eligible patients were equally randomized to the traditional basil oil (containing sesame oil) and diclofenac gel groups. …”
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mRNA vaccines with RBD mutations have broad-spectrum activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice by Xiaoming Liang, Yuxia Yuan, Junbin Wang, Cong Tang, Yun Yang, Yanan Zhou, Hao Yang, Qing Huang, Wenhai Yu, Haixuan Wang, Yuhuan Yan, Dongdong Lin, Yanwen Li, Xuena Du, Longhai Yuan, Wenqi Quan, Daoju Wu, Shuaiyao Lu

“…Therefore, these two vaccines merit further evaluation in nonhuman primates, and this vaccine design strategy should be explored for its potential application in combating future SARS-CoV-2 variants, offering valuable insights into broad-spectrum vaccine development.…”
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Establishing Intra- and Inter-Rater Agreement of the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Scale for Evaluating Pain in Toddlers During Immunization by Rebecca J Gomez, Nick Barrowman, Sonja Elia, Elizabeth Manias, Jenny Royle, Denise Harrison

“…BACKGROUND: The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale is a five-item tool that was developed to assess postoperative pain in young children. …”
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Una herramienta para la gestión y el gobierno integrales del aprehendizaje universitario en entornos Active Learning by Rafael Alé-Ruiz, David H. Earle

“…Concluyendo que personalización, significación, y desarrollo de sinergias cognitivas -elementos todos ellos contenidos y avalados por los resultados de la Education Endowment Foundation y la iniciativa Visible Learning- son elementos vertebradores del aprehendizaje, y también que, la gestión integral del proceso es el FCE primario para su implementación exitosa. El entorno Active Learning es idóneo para aplicar este proceso holístico con éxito. …”
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Spatial Heterogeneity in Tropospheric Column Ozone over the Indian Subcontinent: Long-Term Climatology and Possible Association with Natural and Anthropogenic Activities by Gayatry Kalita, Pradip Kumar Bhuyan

“…The spring time highest level of tropospheric column ozone over NE region is found to be associated with highest incidence of lightning and biomass burning activity. The Stratosphere-Troposphere exchange is also found to contribute to the enhanced level of ozone in spring in NE India. …”
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Daily activity, mood, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients with chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy: A mediation effect analysis by Ling‐Chun Lu, Shiow‐Luan Tsay, Sou‐Yi Chang, Chung‐Ming Chen, Chieh‐Yu Liu

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Synthesis of N-[{5-Aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-yl}methyl]-4-methoxyaniline Derivatives and Their Anticonvulsant Activity by B. N. Prasanna Kumar, K. N. Mohana, L. Mallesha

“…All the newly synthesized compounds were screened for their anticonvulsant activity against maximal electroshock (MES) seizure method. …”
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Experience in applying large language models to analyse sociological data obtained as a result of interviews on students’ perception of entrepreneurial activity by E. G. Ashikhmin, V. V. Levchenko, G. I. Seletkova

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Study the effect of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (UPA) and some biochemical parameters in Iraqi hemodialysis patients with type 2 diabetes by Fatima Ali Essa Al-Sudani, Nawal Mohammed Jawad Al-Shammaa

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Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure Combined with Natural Inhibitors on Polyphenol Oxidase Activity and Related Quality Attributes of Cloudy Apple Juice by TIAN Xuezhi, CAO Zhihong, JIANG Naixiang, XIAO Zhijian, TANG Zheng, WANG Yongtao

“…During 14 days of refrigeration, PPO activity continued to decrease, while color parameters remained stable. …”
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Corrigendum: What are the important factors influencing the physical activity level of junior high school students: a cross-sectional survey by Huijun Ma, Xuefeng Li, Chengliang Ma, Da Teng

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One-Instant Flux Observer design for Three-Phase induction motor with reduced bound active load rejection speed controller by AKRAM HASHIM HAMEED, SHIBLY A. AL-SAMARRAIE, AMJAD JALEEL HUMAIDI

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Enhancing physical activity levels in 9–11-year-old children of varied genders: strategies leveraging parental exercise consciousness by Chao Song, Sha Ge

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Structure and Electrochemical Properties of a Mechanochemically Processed Silicon and Oxide-Based Nanoscale Composite as an Active Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries by Norihiro Shimoi, Kazuyuki Tohji

“…Si is essential as an active material in Li-ion batteries because it provides both high charge and optimal cycling characteristics. …”
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