Ribosomal Protein L40e Fused With a Ubiquitin Moiety Is Essential for the Vegetative Growth, Morphological Homeostasis, Cell Cycle Progression, and Pathogenicity of Cryptococcus ne... by Jingyu Zhao, Jingyu Zhao, Yali Yang, Yali Yang, Yibin Fan, Jiu Yi, Chao Zhang, Zhongkai Gu, Weihua Pan, Julin Gu, Wanqing Liao, Wei Fang

“…The growth defect of the ubi1Δ strain could be closely associated with its morphological abnormalities, such as its reduced ribosome particles. In addition, the ubi1Δ mutant also displayed increased cell ploidy, cell cycle arrest, and decreased intracellular survival inside macrophages. …”
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Optimization of SiC reinforced Al7039/Cu composites for enhanced thermal conductivity and hardness via response surface methodology by Fetene Teshome Teferi, Kishor Purushottam Kolhe, Assefa Asmare Tsegaw, Samuel Olawale Fatoba

“…The composites were fabricated by combining aluminum 7039 alloy with high-purity copper (99.98%) and reinforcing them with silicon carbide (SiC) particles. Specimens were efficiently produced using a cost-effective stir casting method with silica sand shell molds using an induction melting furnace. …”
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Modeling the Saddle-like GeV–TeV Spectrum of HESS J1809–193: Gamma Rays Arising from Reverse-shocked Pulsar Wind Nebula? by Jiaxu Sun, Yang Chen, Yiwei Bao, Xiao Zhang, Xin Zhou

“…The VHE part of the remaining electrons was depleted by the strong magnetic field that was enhanced by the reverse shock compression in the reverberation stage, leaving the other part of them generating GeV emission. The particles injected from the pulsar after the disruption enter the relic PWN through the newly formed tunnel called the cocoon. …”
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Effect of Tea Polyphenols, α-Lipoic Acid and Their Joint Use on the Antioxidant and Lipid Metabolism Performance of Hybrid Grouper (♀Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × ♂E. lanceolatu) Fed... by Xiangxiang Suo, Xiaobo Yan, Beiping Tan, Simiao Pan, Tao Li, Hao Liu, Weibin Huang, Shuang Zhang, Yuanzhi Yang, Xiaohui Dong

“…In contrast, the TL group had the highest fatty acid synthetase (FAS) activity (P<0.05). (5) The oil-red aspects of liver tissue displayed lipid particles in other groups were reduced to different degrees compared with FL group, and the OL group showed the best lipid-lowering effect. (6) Compared with the FL group, the relative expressions of FAS, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (acc), and apolipoprotein b-100 (apoB100) genes in the liver were decreased. …”
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Effect of Different Surface Treatments on the Micro-Shear Bond Strength and Surface Characteristics of Zirconia: An In Vitro Study by Ann Sales, Shobha J. Rodrigues, M. Mahesh, Kishore Ginjupalli, Thilak Shetty, Umesh Y. Pai, Sharon Saldanha, Puneeth Hegde, Sandipan Mukherjee, Vignesh Kamath, Prashant Bajantri, N. Srikant, Ravindra Kotian

“…The four groups were: control (C), air abrasion with 110 µm Al2O3 particles (A), etching with Zircos–E Etching solution for 2 hours (E), and a combination of air abrasion and etching (AE). …”
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Host protein PRPS2 interact with the non-structural protein p17 of Avian Reovirus and promote viral replication by Hu Xiaomiao, Zhao Ruihong, Li Wei, Pan Xiaocheng, Dai Yin, Wu Huimin, Wu Yantao, Zhang Chengcheng

“…Additionally, PRPS2 was shown to have a substantial impact on ARV replication; overexpression of PRPS2 increased ARV replication while knockdown of PRPS2 resulted in decreased quantities of ARV particles. Furthermore, our findings suggest that this process involves cellular apoptosis as a potential mechanism underlying these observations. …”
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Study on the microstructure and in vitro corrosion behavior of extruded Mg–3Zn–0.7Mn–0.5Sr alloy by Wenpeng Shi, Yongjun Li, Xinggang Li, Minglong Ma, Guoliang Shi, Jiawei Yuan, Zhaoqian Sun, Kui Zhang, Chen Jin, Wei Liu

“…Furthermore, the release of Zn2+ and Sr2+ in the ER70 alloy is compensated by galvanic corrosion between the Mg14ZnSr phase and the nano Mn particles in its immediate vicinity.…”
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Preparation, Characterization, and Biotoxicity of Nanosized Doped ZnO Photocatalyst by Lingling Liu, XiangRui Wang, Xiuping Yang, Wenhong Fan, Xiaolong Wang, Ning Wang, Xiaomin Li, Feng Xue

“…Zn accumulation showed a negative relationship with dissolved Zn percentage, which can be explained by the swallowing of nZnO particles as an important pathway of D. magna ingestion. …”
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Evaluation of the killing effects of UV254 light on common airborne porcine viruses by YingWu Qiu, YingWu Qiu, QunHui Li, WenKai Zhao, Hao Chang, Hao Chang, JunHua Wang, Qi Gao, Qi Gao, Qingfeng Zhou, GuiHong Zhang, GuiHong Zhang, Lang Gong, Lang Gong, LianXiang Wang

“…The air sterilization test was performed by irradiating the air in the ducts with UV254 light (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 mJ/cm2) to collect airborne particles containing viruses through the air sterilization equipment. …”
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Spatial mapping of the localized corrosion behavior of a magnesium alloy AZ31B tungsten inert gas weld by Leslie G. (Bland) Miller, Corey M. Efaw, Rebecca F. Schaller, Kari Higginbotham, Steve D. Johns, Paul H. Davis, Elton Graugnard, John R. Scully, Michael F. Hurley

“…The formation of an Al-Zn solidification network in the fusion zone (FZ) at and near the TIG weld epicenter differs from the outer heat-affected zone (HAZ), where intermetallic particles (IMPs) are the notable secondary phase from the magnesium matrix. …”
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Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation for Strengthening Soft Clay by J. Z. Xiao, Y. Q. Wei, H. Cai, Z. W. Wang, T. Yang, Q. H. Wang, S. F. Wu

“…Conventional wisdom does not consider MICP to be suitable for use in soft clay because of the clay particles’ small size and its minimal porosity. Because of the clay’s high water content and complex chemical composition, very little research has been done and not much is known about the use of MICP in soft clay for strength enhancement. …”
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Combined multi-scale characterization of pores in ultra-thick coal seams of Jurassic Xishanyao Formation, Tiaohu-Malang sags, Santanghu Basin by Yue CHEN, Qiqi LEI, Dongmin MA, Xin WANG, Xinggang WANG, Diefang HUANG, Gaoxiang RONG

“…The surface of the 9-1 coal sample contains a large number of mineral crystal particles, with well-developed pores, breccia pores, friction holes, and micro-fractures, displaying a distinct pore-fracture topological structure. …”
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Spatial Microstructural Ordering of Expansive Clay Minerals by T. López-Lara, J. B. Hernández-Zaragoza, D. Carreón-Freyre, M. Cerca, E. Rojas-González, A. G. Minor Franco, G. Martínez-Barrera, R. Salgado-Delgado

“…Major clay expansion corresponds to a greater size agglomerates, greater opening between particles, and greater pH presenting border-face and face-to-face interactions of a flocculent structure. …”
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Optimizing lipopeptide bioactivity: The impact of non-ionic surfactant dressing by Ágnes Ábrahám, Gergő Gyulai, Judith Mihály, Andrea Horváth, Orsolya Dobay, Zoltán Varga, Éva Kiss, Kata Horváti

“…The solubility and homogeneity of the lipopeptides were significantly increased, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements showed the formation of small particles of around 20 nm, which were well reproducible and storable. …”
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iMulch: an investigation of the influence of polymers on a terrestrial ecosystem using the example of mulch films used in agriculture by Carmen Wolf, Mike Wenzel, Björn Fischer, Ralf Bertling, Erich Jelen, Dieter Hennecke, Karlheinz Weinfurtner, Martina Roß-Nickoll, Henner Hollert, Antonia Weltmeyer, Kristina Bitter, Pauline Ruiz, Dusica Banduka, Jochen Tuerk, Lars M. Blank

“…Abstract Background This article provides an overview of the iMulch joint project, which analysed the use of polyethylene (PE) and biodegradable mulch films made of a polylactide (PLA) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) on agricultural land as a source of microplastic. …”
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SPEC Process III. Synthesis of a Macroporous Silica-Based Crown Ether-Impregnated Polymeric Composite Modified with 1-Octanol and its Adsorption Capacity for Sr(II) Ions and Some T... by Anyun Zhang, Chunmei Chen, Zhifang Chai, Mikio Kumagai

“…This was achieved by impregnating and immobilizing DtBuCH18C6 and 1-octanol molecules in the pores of macroporous SiO 2 -P particles possessing a mean pore diameter of 50 μm. …”
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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…Auxis thazard showed significantly the highest microplastic particles (0.33 ± 0.10 in muscles; 0.077 ± 0.04 in the gastrointestinal tract) than other species. …”
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Formation on quartz substrate and study of properties of nanostructured layers from polyvinylen obtained by dehydrochlorination of polyvinyl chloride with modifying additive — iron... by O. V. Krivozubov, Yu. G. Kryazhev, I. V. Anikeeva, N. A. Davletkildeev, D. V. Sokolov, O. N. Semenova

“…There is a formation of conglomerates of rounded particles measuring ~30…50 nm. The iron content in these layers is 0,04 % atomic. …”
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Baryon Pasting the Uchuu Light-cone Simulation by Erwin T. Lau, Daisuke Nagai, Arya Farahi, Tomoaki Ishiyama, Hironao Miyatake, Ken Osato, Masato Shirasaki

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Optimal nanofluid selection for photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems in adverse climatic conditions by Miqdam T. Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem, Maytham T. Mahdi, Ali H.A. Al-Waeli, Anees A. Khadom, K. Sopian

“…SWCNT, MWCNT, SiC, ZnO, TiO2, CuO, and Al2O3 particles were mixed with water (primary liquid) to form seven coolants. …”
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