Hydrogen‐Generating Magnesium Alloy Seed Strand Sensitizes Solid Tumors to Iodine‐125 Brachytherapy by Pan Hu, Letao Lin, Guanyu Chen, Dengyao Liu, Huanqing Guo, Meigui Xiao, Zhihui Zhong, Guang Yang, Bingchen Xu, Dongcun Huang, Sheng Peng, Yong Li, Yanling Zhang, Tao Huang, Fujun Zhang

“…In mouse xenograft and rabbit liver tumor models, hydrogen from AMASS showed superior therapeutic effects compared with 125I seeds alone, with no noticeable side effects. In addition, AMASS has a uniform radiation dose distribution and simple implantation. …”
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Parametrization of the dying brain: A case report from ICU bed-side EEG monitoring by Sebastian Zinn, Srdjan Z. Dragovic, Jan A. Kloka, Laurent M. Willems, Sebastian Harder, Stephan Kratzer, Kai D. Zacharowski, Gerhard Schneider, Paul S. García, Matthias Kreuzer

“…Quantitative metrics of the frequency spectrum, the non-oscillatory 1/f characteristic, and signal complexity with Lemple-Ziv-Welch and permutation entropy were calculated. In addition to comparing the EEG trajectories over time, we provide a comparison to EEG records obtained from other studies with well-known vigilance states (sleep, anesthesia, and wake). …”
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Host cell responses to Candida albicans biofilm-derived extracellular vesicles by Kamila Kulig, Ewelina Wronowska, Magdalena Juszczak, Magdalena Juszczak, Marcin Zawrotniak, Justyna Karkowska-Kuleta, Maria Rapala-Kozik

“…Internalization of EVs by THP-1 macrophage-like cells was confirmed, identifying macropinocytosis and phagocytosis as the most probable mechanisms, as demonstrated using various inhibitors that target potential vesicle uptake pathways in human cells. Additionally, C. albicans EVs and their cargo were identified as chemoattractants for blood-derived neutrophils. …”
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From guideline to practice: three years of ICH S11 insights and recommendations by Diana Tavares, Hsiao-Tzu Chien, Hsiao-Tzu Chien, Maria Elzbieta Sheean, Peter Theunissen, Peter Theunissen, Peter van Meer, Peter van Meer, Peter van Meer, Karen Van Malderen

“…In approximately a quarter of PIPs, there was disagreement on the outcome of the WoE analysis leading to the addition (3%), modification (10%), or removal (11%) of JAS. …”
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Genome-Wide Genomic Analysis and Evolutionary Insights into Bovine Coronavirus Strains in Southwest China by Qingqing Li, Huili Bai, Yan Pan, Yuying Liao, Zhe Pei, Cuilan Wu, Chunxia Ma, Zhongwei Chen, Changting Li, Yu Gong, Jing Liu, Yangyan Yin, Ling Teng, Leping Wang, Ezhen Zhang, Tianchao Wei, Hao Peng

“…Intriguingly, NN190313 and NN230328 were grouped with goat-derived BCoV strains from Jiangsu Province in Eastern China in the Asian–American branch. In addition, recombination analyses revealed significant signals between NN230328 and either a Chinese goat-derived strain (XJCJ2301G) or a Shandong strain (ShX310). …”
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Migration strategy and constraint in migration behavior vary among shorebird species with different life histories by Sarah J. Clements, Jason P. Loghry, Jennifer A. Linscott, Jorge Ruiz, Joe C. Gunn, Juan G. Navedo, Nathan R. Senner, Bart M. Ballard, Mitch D. Weegman

“…Our findings set the stage for future work assessing the effects of climate change and land use on characteristics associated with different migration strategies for additional migratory species.…”
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The Hubble Space Telescope Survey of M31 Satellite Galaxies. IV. Survey Overview and Lifetime Star Formation Histories by Alessandro Savino, Daniel R. Weisz, Andrew E. Dolphin, Meredith J. Durbin, Nitya Kallivayalil, Andrew Wetzel, Jay Anderson, Gurtina Besla, Michael Boylan-Kolchin, Thomas M. Brown, James S. Bullock, Andrew A. Cole, Michelle L. M. Collins, M. C. Cooper, Alis J. Deason, Aaron L. Dotter, Mark Fardal, Annette M. N. Ferguson, Tobias K. Fritz, Marla C. Geha, Karoline M. Gilbert, Puragra Guhathakurta, Rodrigo Ibata, Michael J. Irwin, Myoungwon Jeon, Evan N. Kirby, Geraint F. Lewis, Dougal Mackey, Steven R. Majewski, Nicolas Martin, Alan McConnachie, Ekta Patel, R. Michael Rich, Evan D. Skillman, Joshua D. Simon, Sangmo Tony Sohn, Erik J. Tollerud, Roeland P. van der Marel

“…From >1000 orbits of HST imaging, we present deep homogeneous resolved star color–magnitude diagrams that reach the oldest main-sequence turnoff and uniformly measured star formation histories (SFHs) of 36 dwarf galaxies (−6 ≥ M _V ≥ −17) associated with the M31 halo, and for 10 additional fields in M31, M33, and the Giant Stellar Stream. …”
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Detection of fusion events by RNA sequencing in FFPE versus freshly frozen colorectal cancer tissue samples by Maxim Sorokin, Maxim Sorokin, Maxim Sorokin, Maxim Sorokin, Vladimir Lyadov, Vladimir Lyadov, Vladimir Lyadov, Maria Suntsova, Marat Garipov, Anna Semenova, Natalia Popova, Egor Guguchkin, Rustam Heydarov, Marianna Zolotovskaia, Xiaowen Zhao, Qing Yan, Ye Wang, Evgeny Karpulevich, Anton Buzdin, Anton Buzdin, Anton Buzdin, Anton Buzdin

“…RNA sequencing (RNAseq) can directly be used for detection of gene rearrangements in a single test, along with multiple additional biomarkers. However, tumor biosamples are usually formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks where RNA is heavily degraded, which in theory may result in decreased efficiency of fusion detection. …”
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Effects of ultrasonication on electrical and self-sensing properties for fiber-reinforced cementitious composites containing MWCNTs by Jin-Seok Woo, Ai-Hua Jin, Hyun-Do Yun, Junhee Yu, Je Hyun Bae, Sun-Woo Kim, Soo-Yeon Seo, Gun-Cheol Lee, Seongwon Hong, Kang-Soo Kim, Sangyoung Han

“…This uniform dispersion significantly improved its mechanical strengths compared to other specimens. Additionally, this optimal dispersion within the cementitious composite enhanced self-sensing capability, accuracy to strain changes, and repeatability, indicating strong self-sensing capabilities. …”
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Evaluation of porphyrin molecules as effective corrosion inhibitors for copper alloy in sulfuric acid using both experimental and computational approaches by Metwally Abdallah, Majda Alfakeer, Rasha N Felaly, Abdulaziz M. Almohyawi, Jabir H. Al-Fahemi, Salih S. Al-Juaid, Doaa F. Seyam, Elsayed M. Mabrouk, Kamal A. Soliman

“…The adsorption process is obeyed by the Langmuir isotherm model. Additionally, some thermodynamic activation parameters were determined and discussed. …”
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Synergistic Effect of HAD-B1 and Osimertinib Against Gefitinib Resistant HCC827 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells by Eun-Ju Ko KMD, PhD, Eun-Bin Kwag PhD, Ji-Hye Park KMD, PhD, Sung-Hyuk Cho MS, So-Jung Park KMD, PhD, Mi-Kyung Jung KMD, PhD, In-Cheol Kang PhD, Hwa-Seung Yoo KMD, PhD

“…Co-treatment with osimertinib and HAD-B1 reduced the cell viability of HCC827-GR cells. In addition, phosphorylation of MET and ERK were effectively suppressed for HCC827-GR cells. …”
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The Plant-Derived Bauhinia bauhinioides Kallikrein Proteinase Inhibitor (rBbKI) Attenuates Elastase-Induced Emphysema in Mice by Bruno Tadeu Martins-Olivera, Rafael Almeida-Reis, Osmar Aparecido Theodoro-Júnior, Leandro Vilela Oliva, Natalia Neto dos Santos Nunes, Clarice Rosa Olivo, Marlon Vilela de Brito, Carla Máximo Prado, Edna Aparecida Leick, Mílton de Arruda Martins, Maria Luiza Vilela Oliva, Renato Fraga Righetti, Iolanda de Fátima Lopes Calvo Tibério

“…Results. In addition to decreasing mechanical alterations and alveolar septum disruption, rBbKI reduced the number of cells in the BALF and decreased the cellular expression of TNF-α, MMP-9, MMP-12, TIMP-1, eNOS, and iNOS in airways and alveolar walls compared with the ELA group. rBbKI decreased the volume proportion of 8-iso-PGF2α, collagen, and elastic fibers in the airways and alveolar walls compared with the ELA group. …”
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Complex cure kinetics of self-healing copolyester vitrimers via isothermal thermogravimetric analysis by Louis O. Vaught, Jacob L. Meyer, Omar El Arwadi, Tanaya Mandal, Ahmad Amiri, Mohammad Naraghi, Andreas A. Polycarpou

“…By fitting observed mass loss to a nondimensional phenomenological model with generalized terms and introducing additional nonphysical terms to account both known and suspected non-cure behaviors, changes in cure kinetics were evaluated across a wide range of temperatures (210°C–380 °C). …”
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A Study of Real-time Detection Methods for Solar Radio Burst Identification by YongLin Yu, ChengLong Qiao, Shuo Xu, QinZheng Li, YanRui Su, HongQiang Song, FaBao Yan

“…Considering the combined metrics of success rate, false detection rate, and real-time performance, the Sum Flux Continuous-3 σ method is deemed the optimal method among the five. Additionally, the Sum Flux Slope method, which is not reliant on historical data, demonstrates superior universality. …”
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Disability, comorbidities and risk determinants at end of TB treatment in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe by The Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe TB Disability Study Group (members listed here in alphabetical order):, S.A. Adakun, F.M. Banda, A. Bloom, M. Bochnowicz, J. Chakaya, A. Chansa, H. Chiguvare, R. Chimzizi, C. Colvin, J.P. Dongo, A. Durena, C. Duri, R. Edmund, A.D. Harries, I. Kathure, F.N. Kavenga, Y. Lin, H. Luzze, I. Mbithi, M. Mputu, A. Mubanga, D. Nair, M. Ngwenya, B. Okotu, P. Owiti, A. Owuor, P. Thekkur, C. Timire, S. Turyahabwe, E. Tweyongyere, M. YaDiul, R. Zachariah, K. Zimba

“…RESULTS: Health workers assessed 1,063 patients (78% of eligible) in a median of 22 min [IQR 16–35] and found it useful and feasible to accomplish in addition to other responsibilities. For comorbidities, 476 (44%) had HIV co-infection, 172 (16%) had high blood pressure (newly detected in 124), 43 (4%) had mental health disorders (newly detected in 33) and 36 (3%) had diabetes mellitus. …”
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Increased Insular Connectivity and Enhanced Empathic Ability Associated with Dance/Music Training by Li Gujing, He Hui, Li Xin, Zhang Lirong, Yao Yutong, Ye Guofeng, Lu Jing, Zhou Shulin, Yang Lei, Luo Cheng, Yao Dezhong

“…Increased insular FC with those seeds was found in dancers/musicians, including PI and anterior cingulated cortex (ACC), vAI and middle temporal gyrus (MTG) and middle cingulated cortex (MCC), and dAI and ACC and MTG. In addition, significant associations were found between discrepant insular FC patterns and empathy scores in dancers and musicians. …”
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Ferromagnetic Nickel as a Sustainable Reducing Agent for Tin–Lead Mixed Perovskite in Single‐Junction and Tandem Solar Cells by Doyun Im, Passarut Boonmongkolras, Yeonghun Yun, Sung Woong Yang, Sunwoo Kim, Jungchul Yun, Rajendra Kumar Gunasekaran, You‐Hyun Seo, Nam Joong Jeon, Gill Sang Han, Sangwook Lee

“…Ni particles can be reused up to five times without significantly affecting the PSC's performance. Additionally, Ni effectively mitigates the oxidation of Sn2+ due to its low reduction potential (−0.23 V), thereby enhancing device performance. …”
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Heat Transfer Characteristics of Passive, Active, and Hybrid Impinging Jets: A Review by Michel Matar, Mohammad El Hassan, Nikolay Bukharin, Anas Sakout, Ali Hammoud, Hassan H. Assoum

“…Passive methods, such as annular, swirling, and sweeping jets, utilize the inherent characteristics of the jet flow without requiring additional energy consumption. Active systems, on the other hand, involve supplementary devices like fans or pumps to intensify heat transfer. …”
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Gene Expression of Adhesion Molecules in Endothelial Cells from Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease Is Reduced after Surgical Revascularization and Pharmacological Treatment by Franca Marino, Luigina Guasti, Matteo Tozzi, Laura Schembri, Luana Castiglioni, Elisabetta Molteni, Gabriele Piffaretti, Patrizio Castelli, Marco Cosentino

“…We investigated gene expression of the adhesion molecules (AMs) ICAM-1, VCAM-1, and β1-integrin in endothelial cells (ECs) isolated from venous blood (circulating EC, cEC) and purified from femoral plaques (pEC) obtained from 9 patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) submitted to femoral artery thrombendarterectomy (FEA). In addition, in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of the same subjects, we investigated gene expression of IFN-γ, IL-4, TGF-β, and IL-10. …”
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Cross-protective effect of acid adaptation on ethanol tolerance in Salmonella Enteritidis by Shoukui He, Beining Ye, Zengfeng Zhang, Yan Cui, Siyun Wang, Xianming Shi

“…Notably, acid adaptation significantly (P < 0.05) increased the proportion of C16:0 fatty acid in log-phase cells, but this effect did not occur in stationary-phase cells. Moreover, exogenous addition of C16:0 fatty acid to stationary-phase acid-adapted cultures was able to enhance bacterial ethanol tolerance. …”
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