Heating Has No Effect on the Net Protein Utilisation from Egg Whites in Rats by Ryosuke Matsuoka, Yayoi Takahashi, Mamoru Kimura, Yasunobu Masuda, Masaaki Kunou

“…Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=36, 198±1 g) were divided into six groups and fed American Institute of Nutrition-76 chow containing unheated EW, soft-boiled EW, boiled EW, milk whey protein, soybean protein, or no protein over a 10-day period using pair-feeding. …”
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Optimizing Recycling Processes for Mixed LFP/NMC Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Comparative Study of Acid-Excess and Acid-Deficient Leaching by Pierric Hubert, Angelina Noclain, Safi Jradi, Alexandre Chagnes

“…This study explores the optimization of hydrometallurgical processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) containing a mixture of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel–manganese–cobalt (NMC) cathodes. …”
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Effect of temperature on oxidation behavior and occurrence state of sulfur in KR slag by Jiang J.-J., Xiao C., Yu Y., Li J.-L.

“…Furthermore, the types of sulfur-containing phases in the oxidized slag samples gradually decrease with the increase of temperature, and the sulfur in the oxidized slag samples is mainly present in the silicate phase when the temperature is less than or equal to 1220℃.…”
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Hedgehog Pathway Inhibition Hampers Sphere and Holoclone Formation in Rhabdomyosarcoma by Ana Almazán-Moga, Patricia Zarzosa, Isaac Vidal, Carla Molist, Irina Giralt, Natalia Navarro, Aroa Soriano, Miguel F. Segura, Arantza Alfranca, Javier Garcia-Castro, José Sánchez de Toledo, Josep Roma, Soledad Gallego

“…This strategy allowed us to demonstrate the capacity of both aRMS and eRMS cells to form these structures and retain self-renewal capacity. Furthermore, cells contained in spheres and holoclones showed significant Hedgehog pathway induction, the inhibition of which (pharmacologic or genetic) impairs the formation of both holoclones and spheres. …”
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Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) and Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARG) Are Stage-Dependent Prognostic Markers of Malignant Melanoma by Stefanie Meyer, Thomas Vogt, Michael Landthaler, Anna Berand, Albrecht Reichle, Frauke Bataille, Andreas H. Marx, Anne Menz, Arndt Hartmann, Leoni A. Kunz-Schughart, Peter J. Wild

“…Using tissue microarrays (TMAs) we studied COX2/PPARG immunoreactivity in a broad spectrum of tumors focussing on clinicopathological correlations and the outcome of patients with malignant melanoma (MM). TMA-1 contained normal and tumor tissues (n=3448) from 47 organs including skin neoplasms (n=323); TMA-2 88 primary MM, 101 metastases, and 161 benign nevi. …”
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Cigarette Smoke Suppresses the Surface Expression of c-kit and FcεRI on Mast Cells by M. E. Givi, B. R. Blokhuis, C. A. Da Silva, I. Adcock, J. Garssen, G. Folkerts, F. A. Redegeld, E. Mortaz

“…COPD is mostly associated with cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,700 chemical compounds, including free radicals and LPS (a Toll-Like Receptor 4 agonist) at concentrations which may contribute to the pathogenesis of diseases like COPD. …”
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Integrated Evaluation of the Ecological Security Pattern in Central Beijing Using InVEST, MSPA, and Multifactor Indices by Xiaodan Li, Haoyu Tao, Jing Wang, Bo Zhang, Zhen Liu, Zhiping Liu, Jing Li

“…The results show the following: (1) Central Beijing contains 157 ecological sources, primarily distributed in the western, northern, and eastern regions, with woodland as the dominant land type. (2) A total of 439 ecological corridors were extracted, including 317 key ecological corridors and 122 inactive ecological corridors. (3) The identified ecological pinch points are mainly the Jingmi Diversion Canal and the West Moat. (4) The identified ecological barriers are spread throughout the entire study area. …”
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Efektivitas Limbah Puntung Rokok sebagai Inhibitor Korosi dalam Medium Asam Klorida pada Baja A36 dengan Metode Microwave Assisted Extraction by Ikhsan Akmal Alatif, Rahma Puspa Permatasari, Maya Futri Nur Rachmat -, Dwi Arsya Wulandari, Gina Sonia, Azma Addina Aura, Dhyna Analyes Trirahayu, Kunlestiowati Hadiningrum

“…Based on phytochemical and GC-MS tests, it is known that cigarette butt extract contains antioxidant compounds in the form of alkaloids, pyranones, and terpenoids as corrosion inhibitor compounds. …”
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Effects of nitrogen vacancy sites of oxynitride support on the catalytic activity for ammonia decomposition by Kazuki Miyashita, Kiya Ogasawara, Masayoshi Miyazaki, Hitoshi Abe, Yasuhiro Niwa, Hideki Kato, Hideo Hosono, Masaaki Kitano

“…Abstract Nitrogen-containing compounds such as imides and amides have been reported as efficient materials that promote ammonia decomposition over nonnoble metal catalysts. …”
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Dietary Cocoa Powder Improves Hyperlipidemia and Reduces Atherosclerosis in apoE Deficient Mice through the Inhibition of Hepatic Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress by Hua Guan, Yan Lin, Liang Bai, Yingfeng An, Jianan Shang, Zhao Wang, Sihai Zhao, Jianglin Fan, Enqi Liu

“…RT-PCR analysis along with Western blotting revealed that a diet containing cocoa powder inhibited the expression of hepatic endoplasmic reticulum stress. …”
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Enhancing the Oxidative Stability of Beeswax–Canola Oleogels: Effects of Ascorbic Acid and Alpha-Tocopherol on Their Physical and Chemical Properties by Sonia Millao, Marcela Quilaqueo, Ingrid Contardo, Mónica Rubilar

“…Rheological analyses showed that the oleogels containing AA exhibited higher elasticity and resistance to deformation. …”
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Structure Diversity and Properties of Some Bola-like Natural Products by Valentin A. Stonik, Tatyana N. Makarieva, Larisa K. Shubina, Alla G. Guzii, Natalia V. Ivanchina

“…Herein, we discuss the structures and properties of these natural products (bola-like compounds or bolaamphiphiles), containing two polar terminal fragments and a non-polar chain (or chains) between them, from archaea, bacteria, and marine invertebrates. …”
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Dataset of aerial photographs acquired with UAV using a multispectral (green, red and near-infrared) camera for cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) monitoringDrya... by Osiris Chávez-Martínez, Sergio Alberto Monjardin-Armenta, Jesús Gabriel Rangel-Peraza, Zuriel Dathan Mora-Felix, Antonio Jesus Sanhouse-García

“…These images were acquired every 15 days starting on October 15, 2021, and ending on January 23, 2022. The dataset contains the radiometrically calibrated images of the tomato crop divided into 2 open field parcels. …”
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Levels, Temporal-Spatial Variations, and Sources of Organochlorine Pesticides in Ambient Air of Lake Chaohu, China by Hui-Ling Ouyang, Wei He, Ning Qin, Xiang-Zhen Kong, Wen-Xiu Liu, Qi-Shuang He, Qing-Mei Wang, Yu-Jiao Jiang, Chen Yang, Bin Yang, Fu-Liu Xu

“…DDTs mainly came from historical dicofol usage, and an input of DDT was observed in the spring, which may result from the present use of marine paint that contains technical DDT. Endosulfan and chlordane in the air may be due to the present use of technical endosulfan and chlordane.…”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation of largemouth bronze gudgeon (Coreius guichenoti) by Xuemei Li, Xingbing Wu, Yongjiu Zhu, Xiaoli Li, Zihao Meng, Nian Wei, Miao Xiang, Deguo Yang, Tingbing Zhu

“…According to the PacBio sequencing, C. guichenoti genome was successfully assembled to 1100.1 Mb size, with a Contig N50 size of 25.0 Mb, and containing 731.0 Mb of repeats. …”
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Novel Pt (II) Complexes With Anticancer Activity Against Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cells by Erika Stefàno, Gianluca Rovito, Luca G. Cossa, Federica De Castro, Viviana Vergaro, Asjad Ali, Giulia My, Danilo Migoni, Antonella Muscella, Santo Marsigliante, Michele Benedetti, Francesco Paolo Fanizzi

“…Platinum-based drugs containing the bidentate ligand phenanthroline have been found to have strong antitumor activity due to their ability to cause DNA damage. …”
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Effect of Ca Concentration on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast and As-Extruded Quasicrystal-Strengthened Mg-7.2Zn-2.4Gd Alloy by Jianchun Sun, Yilong Ma, Hongwei Miao, Kejian Li, Chunhong Li, Hua Huang

“…As a consequence, the mechanical properties of the as-cast Ca containing alloys are downgraded. After extrusion, in comparison to the as-cast alloys, microstructure of the four types of alloys is refined and mechanical property is enhanced greatly. …”
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Nanocrystalline Cellulose/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Fibrous Composites Prepared by Electrospinning and Thermal Crosslinking by Katrina M. Hatch, Jana Hlavatá, Katherine Paulett, Tatsiana Liavitskaya, Sergey Vyazovkin, Andrei V. Stanishevsky

“…Nanocellulose/polyvinylpyrrolidone (nCel/PVP) fibrous composite materials containing rod-like nanocrystalline cellulose particles with the lengths varying in the range from 100 to 2000 nm were prepared by using DC electrospinning. …”
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Impact of visual presentation of atherosclerotic carotid plaque on cardiovascular risk profile using mHealth technologies by Greta Ullrich, Alexander Bäuerle, Lisa Maria Jahre, Katrin Paldán, Jana Rosemeyer, Chiara Kalaitzidis, Christos Rammos, Martin Teufel, Tienush Rassaf, Julia Lortz

“…The intervention group received the PreventiPlaque app during the 12-month study period in addition to standard care. The app contained daily tasks that promoted lifestyle modifications and adherence to prescribed medication. …”
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An Experimental Apparatus for Monitoring Radon during Compression of Coal/Rock Samples and Its Preliminary Application by Wei Zhang, Kaidi Xie, Yanchao Zhu, Yandong Zhang, Xu Duan, Jibo Zhu

“…Based on this, an experimental apparatus was independently designed for monitoring radon during compression of coal/rock samples from coal-bearing strata, whose major components include an electrohydraulic servocontrolled rock mechanics testing system, an airtight container, coal/rock samples, radon output device, and a continuous emanometer. …”
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