Periconceptional Undernutrition in Sheep Affects Adult Phenotype Only in Males by Anne L. Jaquiery, Mark H. Oliver, Maggie Honeyfield-Ross, Jane E. Harding, Frank H. Bloomfield

“…At the age of 3-4 years, body composition was assessed by dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry followed by postmortem examination. Compared with N animals, male, but not female, offspring of all UN groups had greater % fat mass (all UN versus N: 9±1 versus 2±1%, P<0.001) and perirenal fat (544±36 versus 222±44 g, P=0.002), and proportionately smaller hearts (4.5±0.1 versus 5.2±0.2 g·kg−1), lungs (9.1±0.2 versus 10.6±0.5 g·kg−1), and adrenals (0.06±0.002 versus 0.08±0.003 g·kg−1). …”
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IMAGING ASPECTS OF NON-CHOLESTEATOMATOUS CHRONIC OTITIS AND INTRACEREBRAL COMPLICATIONS OF CHOLESTEATOMA IN PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED AND TREATED AT “PROF. N. OBLU” HOSPITAL IN IAȘI... by Ariadna Mocrei, Andreea Diana Ilinca, Alexandra Chichirău, Teodora Buznea, Bianca Vornicu, Ana Elena Sirghe, Danisia Haba

“…Common complications detected during CT included erosion of the sinodural angle and tegmen tympani, with abscesses being a major complication in 96.7% of cases. …”
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Production of probiotic kefir from different plant-based milks by Berra Ceylan, Nilgün Öncül

“…This study has provided alternative plant-based fermented beverages for individuals who do not consume or cannot consume animal-derived products.…”
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Laboratory investigation of high-temperature functional characterization of organo-modified nanoclay-enhanced bitumen by Hazratullah Paktin, M. Kumar, V. Vinayaka Ram, Siksha Swaroopa Kar

“…Functional properties are critical requirements for the efficacy of any modifiers used in bitumen modification. Recently, nanoclay has garnered significant attention as a pivotal option for improving bitumen performance. …”
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Studying the Humoral Response against SARS-CoV-2 in Cuban COVID-19 Recovered Patients by Ivette Orosa Vázquez, Marianniz Díaz, Yaima Zúñiga Rosales, Klayris Amada, Janoi Chang, Ernesto Relova Hernández, Yaima Tundidor, Hilda Roblejo Balbuena, Giselle Monzón, Bárbara Torres Rives, Enrique Noa Romero, Danay Carrillo Valdés, Irinia Valdivia Álvarez, Aurora Delahanty Fernández, Claudia Díaz, Joaquín Solozabal, Mileidys Gil, Belinda Sánchez, Gertrudis Rojas, Beatriz Marcheco, Tania Carmenate

“…Our results suggest that disease severity, and not demographic features such as age, sex, and skin color, is the main determinant of the magnitude and neutralizing ability of the anti-RBD antibody response. An additional paired longitudinal assessment in 14 symptomatic convalescents revealed a decline in the antiviral antibody response and the persistence of neutralizing antibodies for at least 4 months after the onset of symptoms. …”
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The Anti-Cytokine Storm Activity of Quercetin Zinc and Vitamin C Complex by Hayder B. Sahib, Omer Abid Kathum, Rafal Shakeeb Alanee, Rehab A. M Jawad, Ahmed Majeed Al-Shammari

“…The animals were observed for 14 days. The LD50 was deduced by the straight-line equation calculated from the dose-response curve. …”
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Emulsifying Properties of Dried Soy-Whey, Dried Tofu-Whey, and Their Isolated Proteins by Sobral Pablo A., Ossa J. Sebastian Henao, Palazolo Gonzalo G., Wagner Jorge R.

“…The emulsion formation and stability at rest was evaluated using a vertical scan analyzer, according to multiple light scattering theory, particle size and oiling off measurements. Even though the stability to gravitational separation and coalescence increased with increasing protein concentration, freeze-dried whey samples exhibited a higher ability to form and stabilize emulsions respect to that of thermally-dried ones, especially for those obtained from soy-whey. …”
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Discovery of 15-deoxynaphthomycins activating the antioxidant NRF2-ARE pathway from Streptomyces sp. N50 via genome mining, global regulator introduction, and molecular networking by Min-Seon Kim, Baskar Selvaraj, Hee-Tae Yeo, Jun-Su Park, Jae Wook Lee, Jin-Soo Park

“…Also, the presence of quinone moieties in these compounds, which are known to activate NRF2, they were tested for their ability to activate NRF2. Among the new compounds, three (1, 5, and 6) activated the antioxidant NRF2-ARE signaling pathway. …”
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Polydatin retards the progression of osteoarthritis by maintaining bone metabolicbalance and inhibiting macrophage polarization by Qi Sun, Xin-Yu Nan, Hui Wang, Shuo Pan, Gang Ji, Ya-Feng Guo, Ya-Heng Zhao, Gao-Cen Li, Shao-Shi Guo, Lu-Feng Lin, Yu-Jie Jin, Xue Li Zhang, Chang-Cheng Liu, Guo-Bin Liu

“…In vitro models were established by isolating mouse articular chondrocytes, which were subsequently treated with lipopolysaccharide or IL-1β for 24 h for subsequent experiments. In addition, different concentrations of PD were administered for 12 h. …”
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Altın, Borsa, Döviz Piyasalarının Ekonomik Güven Endeksine Etki Sınaması: Türkiye Örneği by Salih Barışık, Engin Dursun

“…Testler sonucunda; ABD dolar kuru, altın fiyatları ve BIST endeksinin, EGE’ni; EGE’nin de BIST endeksini etkilediği; asimetrik olarak da EGE ile altın ve BIST değişkenlerinin etkilediği bulgularını elde edilmiştir. …”
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Yiqi Fumai Lyophilized injection protects cardiac contractility in a rat model of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction by modulating SERCA2 by Yongwei Nie, Lu Chen, Yanxin Zhang, Yuqing Yao, Zizhuo Xue, Na Guo, Meixiu Wan, Zhi Li, Chunhua Liu, Dekun Li, Aichun Ju

“…Background: Yiqi Fumai Lyophilized Injection (YQFM) is a plant-derived preparation that shows protective effects against cardiac dysfunction in both human and animal models. In heart failure (HF), proteins involved in Ca2+ regulation, such as sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ transporting protein 2 (SERCA2) and cardiac ryanodine receptor 2 (RyR2), are dysfunctional. …”
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Application of Remote Sensing Image Data Scene Generation Method in Smart City by Yuanjin Xu

“…The experimental results show that introducing the chroma in the visualization of the scene model makes the whole scene have not only fidelity, but also radiation characteristics in shape and color. …”
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Parent-implemented early intervention design for improving speech and language skills among Mandarin-speaking infants and toddlers with cleft lip and/or palate by Sha Lai, Li Lu, Zhongliang Zhou, Chi Shen, Binting Yang, Binting Yang, Zhanping Ren, Zhanping Ren, Siwei Ma, Siwei Ma, Siwei Ma

“…A parent-implemented early intervention was developed, including the following specific steps: health education within the hospital, 9 days of an online reading program in WeChat groups, face-to-face standardized training workshops, and individualized video feedback therapy.ConclusionWe have devised a parent-implemented early intervention to enhance speech and language abilities in Mandarin-speaking infants and toddlers with CL/P, overcoming the shortage of speech therapy services in China.…”
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Trying to Kill a Killer; Impressive Killing of Patient Derived Glioblastoma Cultures Using NK-92 Natural Killer Cells Reveals Both Sensitive and Highly Resistant Glioblastoma Cells by Jane Yu, Hyeon Joo Kim, Jordyn Reinecke, James Hucklesby, Tennille Read, Akshata Anchan, Catherine E. Angel, Euan Scott Graham

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Stabilization of metal-doped magnesium oxide nanoparticles with PAMAM dendrimers to improve alpha-amylase enzyme inhibition by Jaison Jeevanandam, Mara Gonçalves, Rita Castro, Juan Gallo, Manuel Bañobre-López, João Rodrigues

“…Therefore, this study confirmed the significant role of dendrimer-stabilized metal-doped MgO nanoparticles in enhancing their ability to inhibit enzymes in a controlled manner. …”
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Inhibition of Endothelial–Mesenchymal Transition Mediated by Activin Receptor Type IIA Attenuates Valvular Injury Induced by Group A Streptococcus in Lewis Rats by Zirong Lu, Yuan Li, Chuanghong Lu, Zhongyuan Meng, Ling Bai, Feng Huang, Zhiyu Zeng

“…The EndMT cell model was established via human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), and the RHD animal model was established via female Lewis rats. …”
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UHRF1 promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition mediating renal fibrosis by activating the TGF-β/SMAD signaling pathway by Lijie Yang, Penghui Si, Tuoheti Kuerban, Linfa Guo, Shanzhi Zhan, Yisha Zuhaer, Yingtong Zuo, Peixiang Lu, Xiaojie Bai, Tongzu Liu

“…By establishing a TGF-β1-stimulated HK2 cell model and animal models of renal fibrosis induced by UUO and folic acid, we confirmed that UHRF1 was highly expressed in both in vitro and in vivo models of renal fibrosis. …”
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PRODUKTŲ KOKYBĖS UŽTIKRINIMAS SANDĖLIAVIMO LOGISTIKOJE by Indra Mūgienė

“…Straipsnyje sprendžiamas probleminis klausimas – kaip galima užtikrinti produktų saugą maisto pramonėje. …”
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Simultaneous determination of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water using solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry by Sijie Liu, Jie Ma, Su Jiang

“…It has been reported that methylsiloxane has toxic effects on the nervous, immune and reproductive systems of aquatic animals, and is carcinogenic and mutagenic. Therefore, in order to protect human health, it is urgent to establish a method for the determination of siloxane content in drinking water and source water.MethodsHerein, this paper proposes a precise, fast, and selective method using solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) method for the simultaneous detection of 11 kinds of siloxanes in drinking water and source water. …”
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Anti-HBs Positivity Related to Past HBV Infection and Vaccination in Older Adults in Polish Population—Cohort-Based Study by Katarzyna Zięba, Kacper Jagiełło, Joanna Musialik, Łukasz Wierucki, Adam Hajduk, Małgorzata Mossakowska, Jerzy Chudek

“…On the other hand, being ‘white collar’ and self-reliant, having the ability to use the Internet, and past surgical procedures in the last 5-year period were factors associated with a higher vaccination rate. …”
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