Ear Leaf Photosynthesis and Related Parameters of Transgenic and Non-GMO Maize Hybrids by H. Arnold Bruns

“…Data were collected at growth stages R1 (anthesis) and R2 (early kernel filling) using a Li-Cor LI-6400XT set at 355 μmol mol−1 CO2 with a flow rate of 500 μmol s−1 and a 6400-02 light source set at 87.5% full sunlight. …”
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Toll-like receptor upregulation in liver and peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with amoebic liver abscess by Sandhya Khunger, Abhishek Mewara, Upninder Kaur, Ajay Duseja, Pallab Ray, Naveen Kalra, Navneet Sharma, Rakesh Sehgal

“…Serum cytokines level was quantified by flow cytometry. In-house ELISA for the analysis of IgG and its subtypes in the serum samples was performed. …”
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Preparation, characterisation, and in vitro cancer‐suppression function of RNA nanoparticles carrying miR‐301b‐3p Inhibitor by Junjie Zhao, Niu Niu, Fan Yang, Haitao Liu, Weibo Qi

“…Cell internalisation, toxicity, proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis were assayed by confocal laser scanning microscope, CCK8, colony formation assay, Transwell, western blot, and flow cytometry. Results 3WJ‐apt‐miR was evenly distributed, with diameter of 19.61 ± 0.49 nm and triangular branching structures. …”
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Influence of multiple décollement and cover rock rheology on the structural evolution of thin-skinned fold-and-thrust belts: insights from discrete element modelling by Eslamirezaei, Nazanin, Alavi, Seyed Ahmad, Nabavi, Seyed Tohid, Ghassemi, Mohammad Reza

“…Furthermore, DE-models with thickest upper décollements are characterized by structural decoupling, more flow of material into the core of anticlinal structures and formation of complicated structures. …”
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Environmental Factors Associated with Mosquito Vector Larvae in a Malaria-Endemic Area in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand by Tanawat Chaiphongpachara, Prasit Yusuk, Sedthapong Laojun, Chaekki Kunphichayadecha

“…In October 2016, we collected mosquito larvae and measured six environmental factors at 10 study sites located along Lam Pachi River, which flows through Huay Nam Nak village in Ratchaburi Province. …”
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PRDX2 induces tumor immune evasion by modulating the HDAC3-Galectin-9 axis in lung adenocarcinoma cells by Yunjia Dong, Anqi Cheng, Jiawei Zhou, Jianqiang Guo, Yafeng Liu, Xuan Li, Maoqian Chen, Dong Hu, Jing Wu

“…Methods Mouse animal models to verify the effect of Conoidin A treatment on tumor growth and T cell infiltration. Flow cytometry and Western blot verified tumor cell apoptosis in the in vitro co-culture system as well as granzyme B and perforin expression in T cells. …”
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The Concept of the Heat Removal System of a High-Flux Research Reactor by Vitaly Uzikov, Ildar Suleimanov, Irina Uzikova

“…Achieving high neutron fluxes in research pressurized water reactors is directly related to the intensity of the coolant flow through the core and the pressure in it, which provides an increased saturation temperature and a margin to critical heat flux. …”
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A perspective on the time‐dependent structure and properties of amorphous polymer by Thomas Juska

“…Highlights A molecular mechanism of viscoelasticity is presented that does not involve viscous flow. Amorphous polymer is a heterogeneous network of nanoscale cells. …”
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Vitamin D and Tinospora cordifolia modulate TLR3 and TLR4 pathways, reduce inflammation, and maintain antimicrobial peptide levels in infected mice by Jamil Ahmad Shobrun, Widyarti Sri, Setiawan Meddy, Rifa’i Muhaimin

“…The treatments consisted of administration of VD (0.325 µg/kg bw), TC (100 mg/kg bw), and a combination of both in the same dose for 28 days, followed by induction of E. coli infection on day 29. The flow cytometry method was analyzed of TLR3, TLR4, IL-1, IL-6, and CAP expression in CD11b+ cells of experimental animals. …”
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Microbial community differentiation in vent chimneys of the Lost City Hydrothermal Field reflects habitat heterogeneity by Osama M. Alian, William J. Brazelton, Karmina A. Aquino, Katrina I. Twing, H. Lizethe Pendleton, Gretchen Früh-Green, Susan Q. Lang, Matthew O. Schrenk, Matthew O. Schrenk

“…Although many species are found in both chimneys and venting fluids, the overall microbial community structures in chimney biofilms remain distinct from the hydrothermal fluids that flow through them. Shotgun metagenomic analyses reveal differences among genes predicted to be involved in carbon, methane, nitrogen and sulfur cycling with respect to their correlations to the abundances of specific minerals. …”
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Permanent Deformation Assessment of Cold Recycled Asphalt Mixtures by Vanderlei D. Silva, João Paulo C. Meneses, Kamilla Vasconcelos, Liedi L. B. Bernucci

“…The analysis was conducted considering three flow number test procedures adapted for cold recycled mixtures: (i) ABNT NBR 16505 (method A); (ii) adaptation of the FN test for CRAM according to Kim and Lee’s method (method B); (iii) 3D-Move analysis software simulation of pavement structures to address the stress magnitude for the FN test (method C). …”
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Cancer Stem Cells from Tumor Cell Lines Activate the DNA Damage Response Pathway after Ionizing Radiation More Efficiently Than Noncancer Stem Cells by Heriberto Abraham Valencia-González, Graciela Ruíz, Elizabeth Ortiz-Sánchez, Alejandro García-Carrancá

“…To verify that our sphere cultures were enriched in CSC, we evaluated the double staining of CD49f and ALDH activity for HeLa cells by flow cytometry. We then evaluated whether differences could exist in sensor elements in the DNA damage response pathway among these cultures. …”
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Morphometric analysis revealed two different Mediterranean horse mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus) stocks in the Adriatic Sea by Claudio Vasapollo

“…A possible hypothesis for this, to be further investigated, could be the flow of individuals from the Ionian and Aegean Seas populations through the Otranto Channel. …”
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Behaviour of Tritium and Tritiogenic Helium in Freshwater Lens Groundwater Systems: Insights from Langeoog Island, Germany by Vincent E. A. Post, Georg J. Houben, Leonard Stoeckl, Jürgen Sültenfuß

“…In this paper, the fate of 3H and 3He in the freshwater lens and the transition zone as well as the saltwater wedge is studied using numerical variable-density flow and transport models of different degrees of complexity. …”
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Pulsed magnetic field modulation of solidification microstructure and self-lubricating property for ternary Al–7Bi–1Sn immiscible alloy by Shichao Liu, Shipeng Yue, Jinchuan Jie, Songsong Xu, Tingju Li

“…The refinement mechanism of the second Bi(Sn)-rich phase should be attributed to the cavitation effect caused by alternating squeezing and pulling forces, as well as the strong shear force generated by the existence of swirl flow. The force convection induced by the application of PMF improves the dispensability of the second Bi(Sn)-rich phase. …”
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Water Accounting and Productivity Analysis to Improve Water Savings of Nile River Basin, East Africa: From Accountability to Sustainability by Hirwa, Hubert, Zhang, Qiuying, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Xu, Ning, Tian, Chao, Cheng, Hefa, Chen, Gang, Ngwijabagabo, Hyacinthe, Turyasingura, Benson, Itangishaka, Auguste Cesar

“…The findings of this study could help water managers to improve water productivity by focusing on water account potentials and creating regional advantages by deploying water in combination with surplus flow from upstream to downstream consumption.…”
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Effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system in improving the management of childhood illness in primary care in rural Nigeria: an observational study by Marek Kwiatkowski, Rodolfo Rossi, Torsten Schmitz, Fenella Beynon, Capucine Musard, Marco Landi, Daniel Ishaya, Jeremiah Zira, Muazu Muazu, Camille Renner, Edwin Emmanuel, Solomon Gideon Bulus

“…We observed higher parenteral and lower oral antimicrobial prescription rates (adjusted OR=2·42 (1·00 to 5·85) and adjusted OR=0·40 (0·22 to 0·73), respectively) in ALMANACH facilities as well as markedly higher rates for referral, communication of diagnosis, and follow-up advice.Conclusion Implementation of digital CDSS with training, mentorship and feedback in primary care can improve quality of care and recovery of sick children in resource-constrained settings, likely mediated by better guideline adherence. …”
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Seismic microzonation studies in the Southern part of Progo River, special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Ghina Bani Azifah, Teuku Faisal Fathani, Hendy Setiawan

“…Conclusion The location on the central side of the Progo River shows a lower PGA value than the other sides. PGA values will tend to be higher at locations near the earthquake source. …”
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Determinants of handwashing practice and its associated factors among mothers of under-5 children in Kolladiba town, Northwest Ethiopia: cross-sectional study by Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Maereg Wolde, Meshehsa Abate, Gebremeskel Mandefro, Ezedin Beru, Aysheshim Kassahun

“…Thus, health awareness shall be given on the importance of handwashing practice with a due emphasis on mothers who do not attain higher education, with lower knowledge, who have tap water, working husbands and who do not have handwashing facilities near the latrine.…”
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Potential Interfering Substances and Potentiometric Antioxidant Activity Tests in Food Systems by Aleksey V. Tarasov, Natalia V. Zavorokhina, Olga V. Chugunova

“…Malic (E296), citric (E330), tartaric (E334), and phosphoric (E338) acids increased the potential of the mediator system by lowering the pH. However, these interference effects were observed only at high concentrations in an electrochemical cell and were leveled after a sixfold dilution. …”
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