Recent Developments in Ventricular Assist Device Therapy by Angel Moctezuma-Ramirez, Haseeb Mohammed, Austin Hughes, Abdelmotagaly Elgalad

“…To address disparities in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) access, cost-effective VAD designs have been developed internationally. …”
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Volumetric alterations in auditory and visual subcortical nuclei following perinatal deafness in felines by Alessandra Sacco, Stephen G. Gordon, Stephen G. Lomber

“…In response to sensory deprivation, the brain adapts to efficiently navigate a modified perceptual environment through a process referred to as compensatory crossmodal plasticity, allowing the remaining senses to repurpose deprived regions and networks. A mechanism that has been proposed to contribute to this plasticity involves adaptations within subcortical nuclei that trigger cascading effects throughout the brain. …”
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HuoXueTongFu Formula Alleviates Intraperitoneal Adhesion by Regulating Macrophage Polarization and the SOCS/JAK2/STAT/PPAR-γ Signalling Pathway by Min Zhao, Yao-Yao Bian, Li-Li Yang, Yan-Qi Chen, Ya-Jie Wang, Yan-Ting Ma, Yu-Qiong Pei, Wen-Lin Li, Li Zeng

“…However, the molecular-related mechanisms are still not fully known. In this study, the model of Intrapetitoneal adhesion was established by cecum abrasion and treated with HXTF for one week. …”
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Bioinformatics Method Was Used to Analyze the Highly Expressed Gene FAM83A of Breast Cancer in Young Women by Yongzhe Tang, Hao Wang, Qi He, Yuanyuan Chen, Jie Wang

“…FAM83A is a highly expressed gene in breast cancer and can serve as a target for studying molecular mechanisms in breast cancer.…”
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Design of Highly Porous Materials Based on Chitosan/Pectin Interpolyelectrolyte Complex for Wound Healing Application by Aliaksandr Kraskouski, Maksim Mashkin, Viktoryia Kulikouskaya, Viktoryia Savich, Anastasiya Sidarenka, Sergei Pinchuk, Ruibin Li

“…Interpolyelectrolyte complexes (IPECs) of polysaccharides are multifunctional polymer materials that improve the mechanical and physicochemical properties of individual polysaccharides. …”
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Wave Dissipation Characteristics of Floodplain Vegetation on Levee Cross-section by ZHANG Zhilin, HUANG Bensheng, LIU Da, HONG Changhong

“…To establish a comprehensive and multifunctional coastal shelterbelt system for disaster prevention, it is crucial to deepen the understanding of the wave dissipation mechanisms by floodplain vegetation and accurately quantify the contributions of the vegetation. …”
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Nondata-aided error vector magnitude based adaptive modulation over rapidly time-varying channels by Fan YANG, Xiao-ping ZENG, Xin JIAN, Ji-hua ZHOU, Ding-liang RUAN, Yi-wen GAO

“…A novel nondata-aided error vector magnitude based adaptive modulation(NDA-EVM-AM) was proposed to solve the problem of lower spectral efficiency over rapidly time-varying wireless channels.Namely,NDA-EVM was considered as a metric to reflect the rapid change of time-varying channels.The unified model to calculate different modulation order of NDA-EVM was analytically derived,with which the relationship between NDA-EVM and bit error rate (BER) for each modulation order was presented.Thereafter,the mechanism to adaptively select the modulation orders of multilevel quadrature amplitude modulation (MQAM) signals was designed to guarantee the predefined BER.Taking the two rapidly time-varying channels proposed for high-speed railway scenarios as examples,numerical results are conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.It shows that NDA-EVM estimation has the lest root mean square error than data-aided error vector magnitude (DA-EVM) estimation and signal to noise ratio estimation.The proposed algorithm has better accuracy in aspects of channel quality estimation and modulation orders adjustment,Compared with conventional data-aided error vector magnitude based-adaptive modulation (DA-EVM-AM),the accuracy improves by 7.9%,spectral efficiency improves by 0.53 bit·s⁻¹·Hz⁻¹,and compared with signal to noise ratio based-adaptive modulation (SNR-AM),the accuracy improves by 15.7%,spectral efficiency improves by 0.82 bit·s⁻¹·Hz⁻¹.…”
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Association of interictal epileptiform discharges and serum concentration of levetiracetam and lamotrigine by Johannes D. Lang, Alexander Willno, Caroline Reindl, Tamara Welte, Jenny Stritzelberger, Stephanie Gollwitzer, Katrin Walther, Hajo Hamer

“…Despite their crucial role in diagnosing epilepsy, heterogeneous findings exist on the mechanisms underlying their occurrence and the effects of anti-seizure medications (ASMs) on IEDs.MethodsWe conducted a study to investigate the association between IED frequency and the serum concentration of two commonly used ASMs, levetiracetam (LEV) and lamotrigine (LTG). …”
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Inverse Modeling of Nonlinear Artificial Muscle Using Polynomial Parameterization and Particle Swarm Optimization by Mohd Azuwan Mat Dzahir, Shin-ichiroh Yamamoto

“…The derivation of extracted hysteresis model follows the mechanism of dynamic friction. In this principle, the activation pressure model was dependent on regression coefficient of the static pressure model and dynamic friction coefficients of the extracted hysteresis model. …”
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Medicinal Plants as a Drug Alternative Source for the Antigout Therapy in Morocco by Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Hayat Ouassou, Mohamed Bnouham

“…Then, we have classified the medicines, according to their action mechanisms, and we have cited some species that were reported in Moroccan pharmacopeia as antigout. …”
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FORMATION AND EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL ELITES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES by Роман КОЗАЧЕНКО

“…New approaches to ensuring the democratic legitimacy of elites through feedback mechanisms between elites and voters are also considered. …”
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A Comprehensive Investigation on the Influence of Zeolite, Pumice, and Limestone Powder on the Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Calcium Aluminate Cement Mixes by A. R. Rasekhi Sahneh, M. A. Dashti Rahmatabadi, H. Madani, H. Dehghan Manshadi

“…In addition, the tests including the modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, permeable pore space, XRD, and microstructural analyses were also carried out to study the mechanical and durability properties. It must be mentioned that the effect of high dosages of pumice and zeolite on the durability properties of this type of cement has not been studied previously, which can be considered an innovation of this study. …”
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Polydatin-Induced Shift of Redox Balance and Its Anti-Cancer Impact on Human Osteosarcoma Cells by Alessio Cimmino, Magda Gioia, Maria Elisabetta Clementi, Isabella Faraoni, Stefano Marini, Chiara Ciaccio

“…Overall, our findings underscore that PD-induced redox imbalance plays a crucial role in its anti-OS effects, warranting further exploration into the molecular mechanisms behind its pro-oxidant activity.…”
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Adsorptive Removal of 2,6-Dichlorophenol from Aqueous Solution by Surfactant-Modified Palygorskite Sorbents: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics by Xue Wang, Jianming Pan, Wei Guan, Xiaohua Zou, Wei Hu, Yongsheng Yan, Chunxiang Li

“…In addition, the film diffusion, pore diffusion and intra-particle diffusion models were also used to investigate the adsorption mechanism. Intra-particle diffusional analysis indicated that 2,6-DCP molecules diffused rapidly during the initial adsorption stage, followed by a slower stage and finally the establishment of an equilibrium condition. …”
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Influence of leptin administration to pregnant mice on fetal gene expression and adaptation to sweet and fatty food in adult offspring of different sexes by E. I. Denisova, E. N. Makarova

“…Elevated leptin in pregnant mice improves metabolism in offspring fed high-calorie diet and its influence may be sex-specific. Molecular mechanisms mediating leptin programming action are unknown. …”
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Frailty as a mediator between sleep quality and cognitive impairment among the rural older adults: a cross-sectional study by Ping Dong, Cheng Cheng, Wenqiang Yin, Ziyuan Li, Yongli Shi, Min Gao, Xiaona Li, Dongping Ma, Hongwei Guo, Yan Wei, Zhongming Chen

“…Previous studies have proven the association between sleep quality and cognitive impairment, but the specific underlying mechanisms need to be further explored. This study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep quality and cognitive impairment and the mediating effect of frailty in this relationship among the rural older adults. …”
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Differences in gene expression between high and low tolerance rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to acute thermal stress. by Leah A Turner, Anne A Easton, Moira M Ferguson, Roy G Danzmann

“…Understanding the mechanisms that underlie the adaptive response of ectotherms to rising temperatures is key to mitigate the effects of climate change. …”
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The Impact of Astaxanthin Supplementation on the Lipid Profile by Filip Arczewski, Michalina Wójcikiewicz, Witold Czyż, Julia Kacperczyk, Karol Dziedzic, Marta Chuncia, Maciej Wojszczyk, Damian Zys, Piotr Pasek, Julia Ryniecka, Wiktor Czaja, Michał Krzciuk

“…Evidence suggests that AST effectively prolongs the oxidation lag time of LDL, thereby mitigating the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases through its antioxidative mechanisms. The effects of AST on HDL-C levels are less consistent, with some studies reporting modest increases while others show no significant changes. …”
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Relative Contributions of Intracranial Pressure and Intraocular Pressure on Lamina Cribrosa Behavior by Junfei Tong, Deepta Ghate, Sachin Kedar, Linxia Gu

“…An axially symmetric finite element model of the posterior eye was constructed with an elongated optic nerve and retro-orbital subarachnoid space ensheathed by pia and dura mater. The mechanical environment in LC was evaluated with ICP ranging from 5 to 15 mmHg and IOP from 10 to 45 mmHg. …”
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Induction of Macrophage M2b/c Polarization by Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Meng Sun, Linxiao Sun, Chongchu Huang, Bi-cheng Chen, Zhenxu Zhou

“…Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) can promote healing and inhibit inflammation/immune response in local tissues, while the detailed mechanism remains unknown. Results. ADMSCs and peritoneal macrophages were collected from C57BL/6 mice. …”
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