Serum Calprotectin: A Potential Biomarker for Neonatal Sepsis by Lidia Decembrino, Mara De Amici, Margherita Pozzi, Annalisa De Silvestri, Mauro Stronati

“…Calprotectin may be considered a promising early, sensitive, specific marker of sepsis thanks to the importance of calprotectin in defense mechanisms and physiological functions of the immune system.…”
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Spider mites collectively avoid plants with cadmium irrespective of their frequency or the presence of competitors by Godinho, Diogo Prino, Fragata, Inês, de la Masseliere, Maud Charlery, Magalhães, Sara

“…Accumulation of heavy metals by plants can serve as a defence against herbivory. Herbivores, in turn, may avoid feeding on contaminated tissues. …”
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RETRACTED: Combined Effects of Potassium Perchlorate and a Neonicotinoid on Zebrafish Larvae (<em>Danio rerio</em>) by Davide Di Paola, Fabiano Capparucci, Sabrina Natale, Rosalia Crupi, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Nunziacarla Spanò, Enrico Gugliandolo, Alessio Filippo Peritore

“…These results suggest that co-exposure to IMI and KClO₄ could affect zebrafish embryo development by increasing gut toxicity and the alteration of antioxidative defense mechanisms.…”
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Effect of Green Tea Extract-Enriched Diets on Insulin and Leptin Levels, Oxidative Stress Parameters and Antioxidant Enzymes Activities in Obese Mice by Bártíková Hana, Boušová Iva, Matoušková Petra, Szotáková Barbora, Skálová Lenka

“…Moreover, intake of high doses of GTE made antioxidant defense in obese animals even worse.…”
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A Novel Approach for Operating Speed Continuous Predication Based on Alignment Space Comprehensive Index by Ying Yan, Gengping Li, Jinjun Tang, Zhongyin Guo

“…Operating speed data collected in field experiments on 304 different alignment combination sections are detected by means of Global Positioning System. First, the alignment comprehensive index (ACI) is designed and introduced to describe the function accounting for alignment continuity and driving safety. …”
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Cytokine-armed pyroptosis induces antitumor immunity against diverse types of tumors by Sara Orehek, Taja Železnik Ramuta, Duško Lainšček, Špela Malenšek, Martin Šala, Mojca Benčina, Roman Jerala, Iva Hafner-Bratkovič

“…Abstract Inflammasomes are defense complexes that utilize cytokines and immunogenic cell death (ICD) to stimulate the immune system against pathogens. …”
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A Comparative Experimental Study on the Flexural Behavior of Geopolymer Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars by Sanaz Moazzenchi, Asghar Vatani Oskouei

“…The initial cracking load, ultimate load, failure modes, number and width of cracks, load-deflection behavior, crack pattern, strain distribution, effective moment of inertia, and ductility were all investigated. …”
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PD-L1 Blockade Attenuated Sepsis-Induced Liver Injury in a Mouse Cecal Ligation and Puncture Model by Weimin Zhu, Rui Bao, Xiaohua Fan, Tianzhu Tao, Jiali Zhu, Jiafeng Wang, Jinbao Li, Lulong Bo, Xiaoming Deng

“…Liver plays a major role in hypermetabolism and produces acute phase proteins during systemic inflammatory response syndrome and it is of vital importance in host defense and bacteria clearance. Our previous studies indicated that programmed death-1 (PD-1) and its ligand programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) are crucial modulators of host immune responses during sepsis. …”
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Numerical Modeling of Tsunami Waves Interaction with Porous and Impermeable Vertical Barriers by Manuel del Jesus, Javier L. Lara, Inigo J. Losada

“…In order to properly design coastal defenses against these natural catastrophes, new numerical models need to be developed that complement existing laboratory measurements and field data. …”
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Long Noncoding RNA–Messenger RNA (lncRNA–mRNA) Network in Resistance to Gummy Stem Blight (<i>Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum</i>) of Melon Plant Introduction (PI) 420145 by Rui Zhang, Jing Chen, Yongbing Zhang, Xiumei Lu, Chunyan Cheng, Ji Li, Qunfeng Lou, Yuhui Wang, Chuntao Qian

“…Gummy stem blight (GSB), caused by <i>Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum</i> (<i>Didymella bryoniae</i>), poses a growing threat to greenhouse melon production. Despite this, the defense mechanism of melon against <i>S. cucurbitacearum</i> remains poorly understood. …”
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The state of lipid metabolism on the background of the use of ω -3 fatty acids in high-altitude conditions by Gulbarchyn Alisherovna Asrankulova, Zhyldyz Akmatovna Makhmudova, Zyinat Samidinovna Boronova, Meerim Taalaibekovna Taalaibekova, Zhyldyz Turusbekovna Ayipova, Unsun Satarkulovna Torobaeva

“…Increased activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase enzymes confirms that the rats’ bodies are trying to adapt to increased oxidative stress by activating free radical defense mechanisms. Oral administration of ω-3 fatty acids at a dose of 300 mg/kg of animal body weight once a day for 30 days leads to a decrease in the levels of atherogenic low-density lipoproteins, malondialdehyde, increase the level of anti-atherogenic high-density lipoproteins and activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase.…”
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Reputation-Based Leader Selection Consensus Algorithm with Rewards for Blockchain Technology by Munir Hussain, Amjad Mehmood, Muhammad Altaf Khan, Rabia Khan, Jaime Lloret

“…The outcomes show that the proposed algorithm provides a strong defense against the network nodes’ abnormal behavior. …”
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Composite using ECC-steel wire to strengthen RC beams: Flexural performance and FEM analysis by Wei Yang, Xiaoqing Xu, Zhigang Zhang, Dawei Liu, Huilin Hu, Dagmawi Getahun

“…Under the pre-damage condition corresponding to 1/4 of the ultimate deflection, the flexural capacity of beam strengthened with the ECC-SW composite layer only decreases by 4.9 %. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Hybridized Natural Fiber Reinforced Penta-Layered Hybrid Polymer Composite by Manjunathan Karthick, M. Meikandan, S. Kaliappan, M. Karthick, S. Sekar, Pravin P. Patil, S. Raja, L. Natrayan, Prabhu Paramasivam

“…Stress and strain were linear in the load versus deflection curves, and all of the samples failed quickly, it is observed that the sample containing a higher or considerable number of bamboo fiber layers exhibited increased strain and toughness. …”
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Iron improves the antiviral activity of NK cells by Simone Schimmer, Vaasudevan Sridhar, Zelal Satan, Anton Grebe, Mohamed Saad, Bernd Wagner, Nele Kahlert, Nele Kahlert, Tanja Werner, Dana Richter, Ulf Dittmer, Kathrin Sutter, Kathrin Sutter, Elisabeth Littwitz-Salomon, Elisabeth Littwitz-Salomon

“…Natural killer (NK) cells are innate immune cells that play a crucial role as a first line of defense against viral infections and tumor development. …”
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Jejunal Diverticulosis Probably Leading to Pylephlebitis of the Superior Mesenteric Vein by Julia Bockmeyer, Stephanie Taha-Mehlitz, Nickolaus Heeren, Stefan Ristic, Jürg Metzger, Jörn-Markus Gass

“…The patient deteriorated, and due to increasing abdominal defense, fever, and hypotension, a diagnostic laparoscopy was performed. …”
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Optimized production and antiviral activity evaluation of recombinant chicken interferon-alpha using an improved Baculovirus expression system by Yuxia Zhang, Wenwen Dong, Feng Li, Kai Meng, Guiming Li, Xiaoyuan Yuan

“…Interferons (IFNs) are crucial for innate immune defense against various pathogens. Chicken interferon-alpha (chIFN-α) reportedly has good inhibitory activity against various pathogens. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of RC Beams by the Discrete Model and CBIS Model Using LS-DYNA by Seung H. Yang, Kwang S. Woo, Jeong J. Kim, Jae S. Ahn

“…The load versus midspan deflection curves of the finite element models correlate with those of the experiment. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Enhancement Mechanism of Oil-Well Cement Stone Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Surfaces Treated by Concentrated Nitric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite by Yongjin Yu, Jiawen Fu, Chi Zhang, Fengzhong Qi, Ming Li, Junlan Yang

“…The toughening mechanism of the modified CFs added to the cement stone was ultimately explored, and the bridging effect, deflection effect, and pull-out effect of cracks were evaluated.…”
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Himma K. E. The Logic of Showing Possibility Claims: A Positive Argument for Inclusive Legal Positivism and Moral Grounds of Law / trans. from English V. V. Ogleznev, D. V. Shvedov by V. V. Ogleznev, D. V. Shvedov

“…Up to this point, the debate has taken the shape of attacks on the coherence of MIT with the defender of MIT merely attempting to refute the attacking argument. …”
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