Single-Molecule Analysis of Alkaline Phosphatase by Douglas B. Craig

“…This review discusses the advent of single-molecule enzymology and summarizes its use in the study of alkaline phosphatase using capillary electrophoresis, microscopic well assays, and single-molecule tracking.…”
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Synthesis of Disentangled Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene: Influence of Reaction Medium on Material Properties by Giuseppe Forte, Sara Ronca

“…Since the polymer synthesis is performed in the presence of a solvent, it is interesting to investigate the influence that the reaction medium can have on the catalyst activity, resultant molecular characteristics, and polymer morphology at the macroscopic as wells as microscopic level. In this paper, we present the effect that two typical polymerization solvents, toluene and heptane, and mixtures of them, have on the catalytic performance and on the polymer properties. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of resistance in Chinese cabbage to Plasmodiophora brassicae pathotype 11 by Yue Qiu, Yue Qiu, Yue Qiu, Jinhao Zhang, Jinhao Zhang, Chunju Deng, Chunju Deng, Jiasheng Yuan, Jiasheng Yuan, Bowen Wang, Bowen Wang, Han Meng, Han Meng, Mohamed Mohany, Liting Zeng, Liting Zeng, Lanfang Wei, Lanfang Wei, Waqar Ahmed, Guanghai Ji, Guanghai Ji

“…However, the varied response mechanisms exhibited by hosts to pathotype 11 at a molecular level are still unclear.Methods and resultsThis study investigated the resistance response and underlying molecular mechanism of two Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) varieties (JP and 83-1) to P. brassicae pathotype 11 through comparative transcriptome analysis and microscopic study. Results demonstrated that 14 days after inoculation (dai) is a critical time point of the infection process for resistant variety to inhibit the proliferation of P. brassica. …”
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Cryo-laser synergy: Enhancing metallurgical and mechanical excellence in Inconel 59-AISI 904L joints by N. Muthukumaran, B. Arulmurugan, Manikandan Manoharan

“…Weld geometry was assessed macroscopically, confirming process feasibility. Microscopic analysis revealed fine equiaxed dendrites in the fusion zone with minimal secondary phase formation. …”
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Transverse Myelitis Associated with Cryptococcus neoformans in an Immunocompetent Patient by David B. Villafuerte, Marco F. Passeri, Rayan Qazi, Moulika Baireddy, Fernando L. Sanchez

“…Cryptococcus neoformans is a microscopic fungus that despite its pervasiveness in the environment rarely causes infection in immunocompetent patients. …”
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Current Trends in the Molecular Classification of Renal Neoplasms by Andrew N. Young, Viraj A. Master, Mahul B. Amin

“…The primary approach to diagnosis is by light microscopy, using the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system, which defines histopathologic tumor subtypes with distinct clinical behavior and underlying genetic mutations. However, light microscopic diagnosis of RCC subtypes is often difficult due to variable histology. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Fretting Fatigue Behavior for Steel Q235 Single-Lap Bolted Joints by Yazhou Xu, Zhen Sun, Yuqing Zhang

“…SEM (scanning electron microscope) was then employed to observe fatigue crack surfaces and identify crack initiation, crack propagation, and transient fracture zones. …”
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Bright and stable anti-counterfeiting devices with independent stochastic processes covering multiple length scales by Junfang Zhang, Adam Creamer, Kai Xie, Jiaqing Tang, Luke Salter, Jonathan P. Wojciechowski, Molly M. Stevens

“…By embedding SPNs in photoresists, we generate PUFs consisting of nanoscale (distribution of SPNs within microspots), microscale (fractal edges on microspots), and macroscale (random microspot array) designs. …”
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Particle Flow Analysis of Mechanical Properties and Failure Behaviour in Composite Rock Strata with Holes by Chuanwei Zang, Hongmo Zhu, Miao Chen, Shuo Yang, Liu Yang, Jia Zhou, Zuoru Zhang, Yang Chen

“…Based on the uniaxial compression laboratory test of the specimens of composite rock strata containing holes, the microscopic parameters in the particle discrete element simulation are firstly calibrated. …”
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Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Aqueous Solution Using a Pt-TiO2 Film by Chun He, Mudar Abou Asi, Ya Xiong, Dong Shu, Xiangzhong Li

“…The Pt-TiO2 films were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electronic microscope, electrochemical characterization to examine the surface structure, chemical composition, and the photoelectrochemical properties. …”
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Multi-scale analysis of the progressive failure behaviour of 2.5D woven SiC/SiC composites under compression by Chenyu Yang, Chao You, Weilong Wu, Qiyu Wu, Xiguang Gao, Fang Wang, Yingdong Song

“…The evolution of surface strain distributions implying the trends of damage accumulation were obtained using digital image correlation (DIC) during the test. Subsequently, the microscale and mesoscale failure modes of the specimens were comprehensively characterised using X-ray computed tomography (X-CT) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Fatal Basilar Thrombosis Possibly Related to Minor Cervical Trauma: A Case Report by Elmaz Shaqiri, Gentian Vyshka, Admir Sinamati, Besim Ymaj, Zija Ismaili

“…We performed the autopsy and the microscopic examination of the brain stem structures from an individual, whose sudden death raised logical suspicions regarding the causative factor. …”
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Synoptic-Thermodynamic Investigation of the Dust Phenomenon in Isfahan Province (Case Study) by Leila Amini, Hosseinali Narimani, Mina Motamedi, Akram Parande Khozani

“…Also, due to the scale of these phenomena, companion maps do not help much and output of microscale models such as wrf, satellite imagery and if radar access is required…”
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Test of Flotation Technology for a Low-sulfide Refractory Gold Ore from Qinghai by Pingtian MING, Shengping MA, Chao DING, Zhen WANG

“…Most of the gold is microscopically or ultramicroscopically dispersed in sulfide minerals such as pyrite and arsenopyrite. …”
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Ameloblastic Fibrodentinoma Presenting as a False Gingival Enlargement in the Maxillary Anterior Region by Shiny Joseph, Lakshmi Priya, Dinesh Gopal, Mary Devachen, Ajay Narayan, Muhammed Afnan

“…The specimen was processed and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Microscopic examination showed islands, chords and strands of odontogenic epithelium in a primitive ectomesenchyme resembling dental papilla. …”
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Novel yeast Pichia kudriavzevii alleviates aflatoxins induced toxicopathology in broiler chickens through immunomodulation and antioxidant enhancement by Ashiq Ali, Aisha Khatoon, Muhammad Kashif Saleemi, Rao Zahid Abbas, Bilal Murtaza, Kaynaat Akbar, Qaisar Tanveer, Sami Ullah Khan Bahadur, Hissah Abdulrahman Alodaini, Mai Ahmad Alghamdi

“…Additionally, gross and microscopic lesions on liver and kidney were examined. …”
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Research on the Fracture Properties and Modification Mechanism of Polyester Fiber and SBR Latex Modified Cement Concrete by Mingkai Zhou, Dong Fang, Deyong Jiang

“…The modification mechanism of the latex and fiber on the concrete was also studied by the methods including X-ray test, chemically combined water, heat of hydration, water loss, and scanning electron microscope. Results indicated that the concrete modified by latex and polyester fiber has flexural strength, fracture toughness, and fracture energy of 44.4%, 397.0%, and 462.8% higher than the reference normal concrete, the polymer retarded the hydration process and reduced the hydration degree of cement at early age, while the hydration degree is promoted by the polymer film for its excellent water resistance after 28 d, and the bond between the fiber and cement paste is improved by the latex.…”
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Digital Three-Dimensional Atlas of Quail Development Using High-Resolution MRI by Seth W. Ruffins, Melanie Martin, Lindsey Keough, Salina Truong, Scott E. Fraser, Russell E. Jacobs, Rusty Lansford

“…We present an archetypal set of three-dimensional digital atlases of the quail embryo based on microscopic magnetic resonance imaging (μMRI). The atlases are composed of three modules: (1) images of fixed ex ovo quail, ranging in age from embryonic day 5 to 10 (e05 to e10); (2) a coarsely delineated anatomical atlas of the μMRI data; and (3) an organ system-based hierarchical graph linked to the anatomical delineations. …”
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Compression Characteristics and Constitutive Model of Low-Exotherm Modified Polyurethane Grouting Materials by Shengjie Xu, Shuangjie Wang, Yanhui Zhong, Bei Zhang, Juan Zhang, Yanjun Wang, Liguo Zhao

“…The compressive strength increases with the increase in density, and the brittle failure of materials with higher density is more obvious. From the microscopic point of view, combined with the experimental results, the constitutive model of low-exotherm modified polyurethane grouting material was established. …”
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A Rare Case of Digital Ischemia and Gangrene in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis with Review of the Literature by Richard A. Lau, Ramandeep Bains, Duminda Suraweera, Jane Ma, Emil R. Heinze, Andrew L. Wong, Philip J. Clements

“…Although the patient refused a tissue biopsy, clinical presentation including nasal ulceration, sinus congestion, and epistaxis and anti-proteinase 3 antibody were more consistent with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) rather than Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) or Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) based on the recently presented ACR/EULAR Provisional 2017 Classification Criteria for GPA (Luqmani et al., 2016). …”
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