Cigarette smoke compromises macrophage innate sensing in response to pneumococcal infection by Wei-Chih Liao, Chia-Huei Chou, Mao-Wang Ho, Jo-Tsen Chen, Shu-Ling Chou, Yu-Tsen Huang, Ngoc-Niem Bui, Hui-Yu Wu, Chi-Fan Lee, Wei-Chien Huang, Chih-Ho Lai

“…Methods: In this study, we prepared cigarette smoke extract (CSE) from tobacco containing nicotine (0.8 mg/cigarette) and tar (10 mg/cigarette) to investigate the effects of CSE on innate immune response using murine macrophage models. …”
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Refining Surface Copper Species on Cu/SiO₂ Catalysts to Boost Furfural Hydrogenation to Furfuryl Alcohol by Jieqiong Wang, Jingyi Yang, Zezheng Bing, Yuanyuan Gao, Tao Yang, Qiaoyun Liu, Meng Zhang, Zhongyi Liu

“…This work showed the importance of controllable synthesis of layered copper silicate in improving the catalytic performance of copper-containing catalyst.…”
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Chrysanthemum classification method integrating deep visual features from both the front and back sides by Yifan Chen, Xichen Yang, Hui Yan, Hui Yan, Jia Liu, Jian Jiang, Zhongyuan Mao, Tianshu Wang, Tianshu Wang

“…IntroducionChrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (hereinafter referred to as Chrysanthemum) is one of the most beloved and economically valuable Chinese herbal crops, which contains abundant medicinal ingredients and wide application prospects. …”
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Component regulation and high-entropy engineering for enhanced antioxidant and high-temperature mechanical properties of protective films by Shan Wang, Rui Zhang, Mengya Yuan, Xinlei Gu, Tao Zhou, Mao Wen, Kan Zhang

“…Herein, we present a strategy combining component regulation with high-entropy engineering to develop an advanced high-temperature Al-containing high-entropy nitrides (HENs) material. To prevent the phase decomposition of AlN within the (NbMoTaWAl)N, theoretical simulations were employed to determine a critical atomic percent of 25.0% Al for maintaining the stability of the high-entropy structure. …”
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Low-carbon economic dispatch of integrated energy system with carbon capture power plant and multiple utilization of hydrogen energy by Jiarui Wang, Xiu Ji, Xiangdong Meng, Yang Bai, Meiyue Li

“…In the context of “dual carbon”, in order to promote the consumption of renewable energy and improve energy utilization efficiency, a low-carbon economic dispatch model of an integrated energy system containing carbon capture power plants and multiple utilization of hydrogen energy is proposed. …”
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Quercetin attenuates cisplatin-induced fatigue through mechanisms associated with the regulation of the HPA axis and MCP-1 signaling by Cheng-Hung Chuang, Yu-An Tai, Ting-Jing Wu, Ying-Jui Ho, Shu-Lan Yeh, Shu-Lan Yeh

“…The main objective of the present study was to investigate whether quercetin regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) signaling, two factors contributing to CRF in mice exposed to cisplatin.MethodsMale BALB/c mice were randomly assigned to the following five groups for 15 weeks: Control, CDDP, CDDP+TAK779 (an antagonist of MCP-1 receptor, human CC chemokine receptor R2 (CCR2)), CDDP+OQ (a diet containing 1% quercetin) and CDDP+IQ (quercetin given by ip, 10 mg/kg, 3 times/week).ResultsThe results first showed that OQ and IQ significantly increased grip strength and locomotor activity, decreased plasma cortisol/corticosterone levels, and decreased the corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) mRNA level in the brain tissues in mice exposed to CDDP. …”
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Nomenclatural standards for the spring oat cultivars (<i>Avena sativa</i> L.) developed in the Urals and Siberia by I. V. Varganova, V. Е. Kardashina, L. V. Bessonova, R. I. Vyatkina, N. V. Lebedeva

“…Each herbarium sheet contains the entire plant in the state of milky ripeness, as well as mature spikes and grains.Results and conclusion. …”
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The GO-Fe3O4 /Psf Membrane Prepared by Phase Inversion for Filtration: Dyes and NaCl in Water by Munasir Nasir, Yekti Purnama Utami, Nuhaa Faaizatunnisa, Lydia Rohmawati, Evie Suebah, Ahmad Taufiq, Ezza Syuhada Sazali

“…Furthermore, rejection and filtration performance tests were carried out on water contaminated with dye (methylene blue) and water containing salt through salt rejection, flow flux, and UV-VIS tests. …”
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A Promising Approach to Ultra‐Flexible 1 Ah Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Using Oxygen‐Functionalized Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Junyoung Heo, Jeong‐Won Hong, Ha Won Gu, Junghwan Sung, Dong‐Hee Kim, Jung Hoon Kim, Sung Kang, You‐Jin Lee, Hye Young Choi, Doohun Kim, Kang‐Jun Baeg, Joong Tark Han, Jun‐Woo Park

“…Additionally, oxygen‐containing functional groups on the SWCNTs significantly improve electrochemical performance by promoting the adsorption of lithium polysulfides. …”
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The Diverse Binding Modes Explain the Nanomolar Levels of Inhibitory Activities Against 1-Deoxy-<span style="font-variant: small-caps">d</span>-Xylulose 5-Phosphate Reductoisomeras... by Sana Takada, Mona A. Abdullaziz, Stefan Höfmann, Talea Knak, Shin-ichiro Ozawa, Yasumitsu Sakamoto, Thomas Kurz, Nobutada Tanaka

“…In these compounds, the nanomolar inhibitory activities appear to be driven by binding modes distinct from that observed for the inhibitor containing the <i>N</i>-phenylpropyl group. The structural information obtained in this study will provide a basis for further design of fosmidomycin derivatives.…”
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Angiogenic Potential of Human Neonatal Foreskin Stromal Cells in the Chick Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane Model by Radhakrishnan Vishnubalaji, Muhammad Atteya, May Al-Nbaheen, Richard O. C. Oreffo, Abdullah Aldahmash, Nehad M. Alajez

“…CAMs transplanted with endothelial-differentiated hNSSCs displayed a higher number of blood vessels containing hNSSCs compared to CAMs transplanted with undifferentiated hNSSCs. …”
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Addition of basil leaf (Ocimum basicilum L.) extract to AndroMed® extender improved the quality of spermatozoa of frozen thawed Simmental bull semen by Aditya Irawan, Fajar Ramadhan Subiyantoro, Suherni Susilowati, Tri Wahyu Suprayogi, Sri Pantja Madyawati, Pudji Srianto, Nove Hidajati, Eduardus Bimo Aksono Herupradoto, Kadek Rachmawati

“…Ejaculate that met the motility qualification of more than 70%, was divided into three groups, each extended in AndroMed® without the addition of basil leaf extract (T0), with the addition of 0.1% basil leaf extract (T1) and with the addition of 0.3% basil leaf extract (T2). Straw containing semen with 30 million spermatozoa/straw was processed using an IceCube automatic freezer (Minitube, Germany). …”
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The Role of Glucocorticoid Receptors in Dexamethasone-Induced Apoptosis of Neuroprogenitor Cells in the Hippocampus of Rat Pups by Chun-I Sze, Yung-Chieh Lin, Yuh-Jyh Lin, Ting-Hui Hsieh, Yu Min Kuo, Chyi-Her Lin

“…Since the hippocampus contains a high density of glucocorticoid receptors (GCRs), we hypothesized that Dex affects neurogenesis in the hippocampus through inflammatory mediators. …”
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Sc-doped GeTe thin films prepared by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering by Marek Bouška, Jan Gutwirth, Kamil Bečvář, Vladimír Kucek, Stanislav Šlang, Petr Janíček, Lubomír Prokeš, Josef Havel, Virginie Nazabal, Petr Němec

“…Simultaneously, huge variations of optical functions were found as demonstrated by absolute values of optical contrast values (at 405 nm) in the range of |Δn|+|Δk| = 1.88–3.75 reaching maximum for layer containing 8 at% of Sc.…”
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Dynamics of blackleg epizootic process in the Republic of Kazakhstan by A. Abutalip, B. D. Aitzhanov, A. K. Mussayeva, V. Yu. Sushchikh, N. N. Yegorova, Ye. K. Ospanov, M. A. Berdikulov, K. A. Kalkabayev, N. Matikhan

“…Within the mentioned period, the average number of blackleg-infected animals per one outbreak ranged between1 and 3 animals, which proves that blackleg is anon-contagious disease. The research indicates that blackleg is a seasonal disease in the Republic of Kazakhstan with an incidence rise in autumn. …”
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Use of Hybrid Flame Retardants in Chemically Foamed rPET Blends by Veronika Anna Szabó, Sándor Kálmán Jakab, András Kovács, Tamara Zsuzsanna Böcz, Gábor Dogossy

“…Three different kinds of halogen-free flame retardant agents were used: ammonium polyphosphate-based Exolit AP 422 (AP), organic aluminum phosphate in the form of Exolit OP 1240 (OP), and Budit 342 containing melamine polyphosphate (MPP). The hybrid flame retardant mixture, by combining the swelling and charring mechanism, increased the flame retardancy of the samples. …”
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Dataset of speech produced with delayed auditory feedbackOpen Science FrameworkOpen Science Framework by Matthias Heyne, Monique C. Tardif, Alexander Ocampo, Ashley P. Petitjean, Emily J. Hacker, Caroline N. Fox, Megan A. Liu, Madeline Fontana, Vincent Pennetti, Jason W. Bohland

“…To our knowledge, there are currently no publicly available research datasets containing recordings of speech produced with DAF. Here we describe a large dataset of speech produced with DAF using modern experimental methods with systematic controls and varied speaking materials, including phonotactically legal, nonword syllable sequences and American English sentences. …”
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Role of the androgen receptor in melanoma aggressiveness by Marzia Di Donato, Costanza Maria Cristiani, Mariaelena Capone, Cinzia Garofalo, Gabriele Madonna, Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Margaret Ottaviano, Paolo Antonio Ascierto, Ferdinando Auricchio, Ennio Carbone, Antimo Migliaccio, Gabriella Castoria

“…Novel therapies targeting receptor tyrosine kinases, kinases and immune checkpoints have been employed with a significant improvement of the overall survival and long-term disease containment. Nevertheless, the disease often progresses and becomes resistant to the therapies. …”
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Preliminary Evidence of Human Plasmodium in Domestic Animals from a Malaria-Endemic Region in Indonesia [version 4; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not app... by Munirah Munirah, Sitti Wahyuni, Firdaus Hamid, Isra Wahid

“…In total, 32 samples from Gaura contained P. falciparum or P. vivax, while the Plasmodium percentage in buffalo, horse, goat, and dogs were 20.7%, 14.3%, 5.8%, 16.7%, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of bone development and organs in rat fetuses exposed to tartrazine by Osman Öztürk, Sümeyye Uçar, Züleyha Doğanyiğit, Aslı Okan Oflamaz, Evrim Suna Arıkan, Şükrü Ateş, Seher Yılmaz

“…Substances such as tartrazine might effect the embryo in a kind of aspects, containing physical or mental disorders, and a decrease in the child's intellectual memory. …”
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