Neuraminidase-mediated enhancement of Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization is associated with altered mucus characteristics and distribution by Matthew T. Montgomery, Mila Ortigoza, Cynthia Loomis, Jeffrey N. Weiser

“…The magnitude of the NA-mediated effect on colonization was widened during late colonization by increased evasion of host-mediated clearance mechanisms. Thus, Spn-encoded NAs directly modify the host environment by desialylating mucus, which allows close interaction with mucus at the epithelium, and this is associated with enhanced bacterial colonization.IMPORTANCEAlthough severe illness and death caused by Spn result from secondary invasive diseases including pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis, stable colonization of the upper respiratory tract (URT) is a prerequisite to invasive disease. …”
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Chemical Composition and In Vitro Evaluation of the Mosquito (Anopheles) Repellent Property of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Seed Oil by Olive Aidoo, Noble Kuntworbe, Fredrick William Akuffo Owusu, Deryl Nii Okantey Kuevi

“…As a result, many reactive mechanisms have evolved to control and repel mosquitoes. …”
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CAVIN-2 positively correlates with diabetic PAD and promotes LDL transcytosis by inhibiting eNOS activation by Li Wang, Yi Song, Yan Shu, Baorui Xue, Fangyang Yu, Yao Yin, Ziyun Feng, Xiang Ma, Yulin Yao, Yangze Pan, Si Jin

“…Cellular experiments were used to investigate the effect and mechanism of CAVIN-2 on LDL transcytosis.Results Elevated CAV1 and CAVIN-2 levels were observed in T2DM and DM-PAD groups, with a positive correlation to DM-PAD and PAD severity. …”
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Association of LPCAT1-rs8352 genetic variant with susceptibility and severity of pediatric bronchial asthma: a case-control study by Khalid M. Mohany, Yasser Gamal, Yaser F. Abdel Raheem

“…Further research on the LPCAT1 genetic variants may provide a deeper understanding of pediatric bronchial asthma mechanisms and lead to improved management strategies.…”
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The Time-Varying Variation Characteristics of Methane during Nitrogen Injection Process: An Experimental Study on Bituminous Coals by Aoxiang Zhang, Longyong Shu, Zhonggang Huo, Xin Song

“…The existing research on CH4 displacement by N2 mainly focuses on the gas injection displacement mechanism and the factors affecting displacement efficiency. …”
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Dental Ultrasonography for Visualizing Osteoimmune Conditions and Assessing Jaw Bone Density: A Narrative Review by Huber R, Choukroun E, Fahrenholz H, Notter F

“…(c) Ultrasound transmission velocity (UTV): in 2008, this technique was introduced in German university dental clinics to analyze the mechanical properties of the jawbone without translating the scientific findings into a practical device. …”
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Optimization of anthracene biodegradation by indigenous Trichoderma lixii and Talaromyces pinophilus using response surface methodology by Samson O. Egbewale, Ajit Kumar, Mduduzi P. Mokoena, Ademola O. Olaniran

“…This systematic optimization approach supported by robust statistical analyses and a deep exploration of biodegradation mechanisms holds the promise of more efficient and sustainable methods for remediating PAH-contaminated environments.…”
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Development of Newly Formulated Nanoalumina-/Alkasite-Based Restorative Material by Reham M. Abdallah, Neven S. Aref

“…This study assessed the effect of incorporating alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPa) to the recently introduced alkasite-based restorative material (Cention N) on its mechanical properties and surface topographical features. …”
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Association between dietary mineral intake and new onset diabetes/pre-diabetes after chronic pancreatitis by Bingqing Li, Shan Guo, Wenlu Zong, Yuning Chu, Qi Zhang, Xiaoyan Yin, Tao Mao, Xiaoyu Li

“…It is necessary to further explore the possible causal relationship and mechanism between mineral intake and diabetes after chronic pancreatitis, so as to provide evidence for nutritional intervention of high-risk patients.…”
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Research on the Establishment and Stability of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region Air Pollution Cooperative Control Alliance: An Evolutionary Game Approach by Wei. Zhu, Shaonan. Shan, Xiaohui. Shi, Hui. Li

“…As impacted by the fluidity of air pollution, air pollution control cannot be achieved independently by a single local government in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and a long-term mechanism should be established for regional coordination and cooperative control. …”
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Photoreduction of CO2 to Formic Acid in Aquatic Phase Using Layer Double Hydroxide (LDH) Catalyst by Jenny Rizkiana, Dzaky Auliardi, Aghietyas Choirun Az Zahra, Francesco Thadeo, Wibawa Hendra Saputera, Tatang Hernas Soerawidjaja, Hary Devianto

“…This discrepancy attributed to the self-oxidation mechanism of Cu and Cu2O; while the oxidation of 0.3Cu@Zn-CrLDH results in Cu2O which retains photocatalytic activity, the oxidation of 0.3Cu2O@Zn-CrLDH leads to inactive CuO. …”
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Astrocytes phenomics as new druggable targets in healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease progression by Daniele Lana, Filippo Ugolini, Ludovica Iovino, Selene Attorre, Maria Grazia Giovannini

“…Astrocytes activation, “astrocytosis” or A1 functional state, was considered a detrimental mechanism against neuronal survival. Recently, the scientific view on astrocytes has changed. …”
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PEDAGOGICAL RESEARCH: IN SEARCH FOR MEANS OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT by Vladislav V. Serikov

“…The typical errors made by authors of researches are listed: psychological conditions (common factors, mechanisms) of expected innovations are not revealed; as a result the choice of means has no sufficient bases and reached effect can be a simple accident; authors do not provide evidence of changes that have resulted from application of any stated technique; the role of personal and professional qualities of the researcher are not pointed out, though it always takes a considerable place n pedagogical systems.cientific novelty. …”
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Museographic narrating of dissonant heritage in Tianjin’s former international concessions by Maria Gravari-Barbas, Sandra Guinand, Yue Lu, Chensi Shen

“…Using an approach that draws on dissonant heritage; literature on postcolonial museums, nostalgia and forgetting mechanisms; and the relationship between museographic narratives and patriotism, this article analyses a corpus of eight museums located in three former international concessions (Marshal Zhang’s Mansion, the Former Residence of Ma Zhanshan, the Museum of Modern History of Tianjin, the Five Avenues History Museum, the Museum of the Department Store Quan Ye Chang, Zhang House, the Astor Hotel Museum, the Tianjin Planning Exhibition Hall and the Tianjin Museum). …”
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Impact of leadless pacemaker implantation site on cardiac synchronization and tricuspid regurgitation by Xiao-fei Gao, Hong Zhu, Jia-sheng Zhang, Ning-Zhang, Xiao-hong Pan, Yi-Zhou Xu

“…Intraoperative and 1-month post-operative echocardiography was performed to assess cardiac electromechanical synchronization and tricuspid regurgitation; parameters of interest included interventricular mechanical delay (IVMD), pre-ejection period of the aorta (L-PEI), and septal-to-posterior wall motion delay (SPWMD). …”
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Research on the Characteristics of Coal Bump and Monitoring and Early Warning in Hujiahe Coal Mine by Fei Yu, Tong Zhang, Zhen Wei

“…Based on the characteristics of the mechanical damage behavior of coal samples obtained from the triaxial experiment, the statistics of the occurrence of coal bump events at the 401103 working face were conducted through numerical simulation and field monitoring to study the areas that need to be focused on prevention and control, with a view to providing basic research for deep coal mining. …”
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Preliminary study on mercury pollution affecting soil bacteria near a mercury mining area by Jianxiong Du, Yili Yuan, Jianfeng Li, Shuqing Zhang, Yuxiang Ren

“…The results of this study provide a scientific reference and impetus for further research on the mechanism(s) responsible for tolerance to high mercury stress in mercury-contaminated soil.…”
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Research on health information avoidance behavior and influencing factors of cancer patients—an empirical analysis based on structural equation modeling by Rui Zhu, Hui Zhao, Yun Yun, Yue Zhao, Weixian Wang, Lingmeng Wang, Wenjie Hou, Fuzhi Wang

“…Applying a chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression model to analyze the role of different socio-demographic factors in influencing health information avoidance behavior of cancer patients; applying structural equation modeling to analyze the role mechanism of health information avoidance behavior of cancer patients. …”
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Maximal Glycemic Difference, the Possible Strongest Glycemic Variability Parameter to Predict Mortality in ICU Patients by Thanaphruet Issarawattana, Rungsun Bhurayanontachai

“…However, nonsurvivors had significantly higher median APACHE-II scores (23 [21, 27] vs. 18 [14, 22]; p < 0.01) and a higher mechanical ventilator support rate (97.4% vs. 74.9%; p < 0.01). …”
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PDZRN3 regulates adipogenesis of mesenchymal progenitors in muscle by Hiroki Iida, Minako Kawai-Takaishi, Yoshihiro Miyagawa, Yasuhiko Takegami, Akiyoshi Uezumi, Takeshi Honda, Shiro Imagama, Tohru Hosoyama

“…Although mesenchymal progenitors (MPs) are present in postnatal skeletal muscle and are the cells from which IMAT originates, the molecular mechanism by which MPs contribute to IMAT formation has not been completely elucidated. …”
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