MiR-223 within neutrophil axis promotes Th17 expansion by PI3K-AKT pathway in systemic lupus erythematosus by Chengzhong Zhang, Yan Lu

“…We assessed miR-223 expression within neutrophils and Th17 expansion in MRL/lpr mice and patients with SLE using RT-PCR, luciferase reporter assay, Elisa, flow cytometry analysis. Signaling pathway, RT-PCR and western blot were conducted to elucidate the mechanism by which miR-223 within neutrophils expands Th17. …”
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Microstructural Analysis and Constitutive Modeling of Superplastic Deformation Behavior of Al-Mg-Zn-Cu-Zr-xNi Alloys with Different Ni Contents by Zarnigor S. Turaeva, Ahmed O. Mosleh, Olga A. Yakovtseva, Anton D. Kotov, Anastasia V. Mikhaylovskaya

“…An Arrhenius-type constitutive model with good agreement between the predicted and experimental flow stresses was developed for the alloys with different Ni contents.…”
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rule4ml: an open-source tool for resource utilization and latency estimation for ML models on FPGA by Mohammad Mehdi Rahimifar, Hamza Ezzaoui Rahali, Audrey C Therrien

“…We leverage HLS4ML, a tool-flow that helps translate NNs into high-level synthesis (HLS) code, to synthesize a diverse dataset of NN architectures and train resource utilization and inference latency predictors. …”
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Hypertension and retinal microvascular dysfunction (HyperVasc): protocol of a randomised controlled exercise trial in patients with hypertension by Justin Carrard, Lukas Streese, Timo Hinrichs, Henner Hanssen, Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss, Konstantin Gugleta, Joséphine Gander, Christoph Hauser

“…Further outcomes will be other retinal microvascular biomarkers, flow-mediated dilation of the brachial artery as well as blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness, microalbuminuria, hypertensive retinopathy and classical CV risk markers. …”
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Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Distinguish between Mare, Cryptomare, and Light Plains in Central Lunar South Pole−Aitken Basin by Frank C. Chuang, Matthew D. Richardson, Jennifer L. Whitten, Daniel P. Moriarty, Deborah L. Domingue

“…Head, (2) that the presence of scattered maria within large patches of cryptomaria indicates possible incomplete and/or uneven ejecta deposits or sheet flows covering cryptomare surfaces, and (3) a 79% increase in the total extent of cryptomaria compared to that by J. …”
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Design of retrofit flue gas (CO2) scrubber for dependable clean energy at the Duvha Coal Power Plant by Hlamalani Innocent Baloyi, Leonard U. Okonye, Jianwei Ren

“…The results show that the scrubber's cylinder height and diameter can be used for an LSTG system and are appropriate for CO2 gas flow and capture. The application of the suggested scrubber design and the LTSG's contributions will allow the coal power station to operate with minimal GHG emissions released into the atmosphere. …”
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The Effect of Exercise on Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of a Single Dose of Unfractionated Heparin—A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Study by Liva K. Stuhr, Joshua B. Feinberg, Thea Christoffersen, Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Mikkel B. Christensen, David P. Sonne, Troels Riis, Peter S. Plomgaard, Jens P. Goetze, Emil L. Larsen, Kristian Karstoft

“…ABSTRACT Exercise increases blood and lymph flow in working muscles, potentially affecting the bioavailability and effect of subcutaneously administered drugs. …”
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Analysis of financial convergence between the BRICS and OECD countries. by Nasim Iranmanesh

“…Some factors might create financial convergence. of which the trade and international capital flows among countries, the presence of banks and other financial institutions in the international arena, the availability of clear and accurate information of markets and financial organizations, and the existence of similar infrastructure and their characteristics from economic, legal and cultural perspectives can be mentioned. …”
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The impact of centralization on structural changes in healthcare: when it works by Sergey Shishkin, Igor Sheiman, Elena Potapchik, Vasily Vlassov, Svetlana Sazhina

“…This paper explores the impact of centralization of healthcare governance on the structure of the healthcare system in Russia, including shift in service delivery structure, the institutional organization of healthcare providers, and their interactions.MethodologyWe employ quantitative and qualitative analysis to study how centralization has contributed to restructuring service delivery with instruments of utilization planning, vertical health programs, and centrally determined pathways of patients flows in a multi-level health care system.FindingsCentralization of healthcare governance has contributed to restructuring the Russian healthcare system, providing positive changes in structure of inpatient/outpatient care utilization, the organizational structure of service providers, and the structure of their activities. …”
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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia with the t(7;7)(p15;p22) Translocation, a Novel Simple Variant of t(7;11)(p15;p15) Translocation: First Description by Motoharu Shibusawa

“…The patient was diagnosed with AML; the blast morphology was unclassifiable according to the French-American-British classification. Flow cytometry CD45 gating revealed that the blasts expressed CD34, CD13, CD33, and CD117. …”
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Risks and Prospects for Russian Regional Export Development in the Face of the Global Energy Transition by Юлия Дмитриевна Соколова

“…This study investigates the comprehensive impact of the global energy transition on export flows in Russian regions and identifies region-specific factors that influence how the energy shift affects export levels. …”
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Investigation of Friction Stir-Welded B4C Particles-Reinforced Copper Joint: Mechanical, Fatigue, and Metallurgical Properties by M. Vetrivel Sezhian, G. Chakravarthi, K. Giridharan, Balasubramaniam Stalin, B. Yokesh Kumar, P. Sureshkumar, J. Vairamuthu, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj

“…The thermal conductivity of the B4C particles facilitated the smooth flow of copper around the particles by forming a thin lubricating layer, thus improving the properties of the joints. …”
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Influence of luteolin on the apoptosis of esophageal cancer Eca109 cells and its mechanism of action by Shaokang Wang, Lingmeng Fu, Yi Wu, Hongmei Xiao, Jing Wang, Guiju Sun

“…The effect of luteolin on cell cycle progression and apoptosis was assayed by using flow cytometry (FCM). Expression of caspase9 and caspase3 mRNA and protein was analyzed by real-time PCR and Western blot respectively. …”
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Oxymatrine inhibits the development of radioresistance in NSCLC cells by reversing EMT through the DcR3/AKT/GSK-3β pathway by Jianming Tang, Yu Cao, Hong Zhang, Rui Wang

“…In addition, the apoptosis of A549 cells was analyzed by flow cytometry. Invasion and migration by NSCLC cells were quantified using Transwell and wound healing assays. …”
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Lycium barbarum glycopeptide ameliorates aging phenotypes and enhances cardiac metabolism by activating the PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy pathway in D-galactose-induced mice by Tianchan Peng, Jian Xiang, Yun Tian, Xiaogen Tang, Lina Wang, Lijuan Gao, Oscar Junhong Luo, Li’an Huang, Guobing Chen

“…Mitochondrial stress assays and JC-1 fluorescent probe were conducted to evaluate mitochondrial function. Flow cytometer and western blot were performed to assess mitophagy flux. …”
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LINC00941 affects the proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation of osteoblasts by regulating the miR-335-5p/KAT7 axis by Longjin Liu, Ye Yang, Pengxiao Sun

“…The proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells was evaluated through the CCK-8 assay, and cell apoptosis was analyzed via flow cytometry. The targeted regulatory relationships between LINC00941 and miR-335-5p, as well as between miR-335-5p and KAT7 were verified by a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. …”
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GENERAL EQUATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FRICTION LAW FOR HINDERED FALLING OF AN INDIVIDUAL BALL AND FLUID MOTION IN GRANULAR LAYERS by M. V. Krautsov, A. M. Krautsov

“…The article presents the results of a research into various hydromechanical processes such as hindered falling of an individual ball in a liquid; suspension of a homogeneous monodispersed granular layer with ascending fluid flow; homogeneous liquid filtration in a porous granular layer. …”
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Protection of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells using different preservation solutions by Julia H E Houtzager, Anne-Marieke van Stalborch, Charlotte Hofstee, Thomas M van Gulik, Jaap D van Buul

“…Cellular response to inflammatory stimuli with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) was tested by studying trans-endothelial migration (TEM) under flow conditions. Differences in these parameters were analyzed between the different preservation solutions. …”
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Establishment of Regional Regulations For Coastal Area Rehabilitation As An Environmental Restoration Effort In Buru District by Popy Tuhulele, Arman Anwar, Armelia Febriyanti Waas

“…Environmental pollution and destruction not only occurs in mining areas but also land, river flows, bays, coasts and seas which are the final estuaries of mining remains. …”
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The Impact of Oleuropein on Cisplatin-Induced Toxicity in Cochlear Cells in Relation to the Expression of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Damage-Associated Genes by Yüksel Olgun, Zekiye Altun, Merve Tütüncü, Selen Kum Özşengezer, Safiye Aktaş, Enis Alpin Güneri

“…Deoxyribonucleic acid damage in cells due to the CDDP, OLE, and combination treatments was determined using a flow-cytometric kit. The change in the expression of 84 genes associated with CCDP, OLE, and OLE–CDDP treatments that induced DNA damage was tested using the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction array. …”
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