Metformin-induced mitophagy suppresses auditory hair cell apoptosis via AMPK pathway by Yifan Lai, Jiawei Qiu, Kuang Zheng, Xiang Li, Yinuo Lin, Zhengzheng Li, Haiqiu Sun

“…Moreover, metformin treatment showed the ability to prevent tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) induced mitochondrial dysfunction and intrinsic apoptotic pathways. …”
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The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Functional Impairments Caused by Ischemic Stroke by Emily R. Rosario, Stephanie E. Kaplan, Sepehr Khonsari, Garrett Vazquez, Niyant Solanki, Melanie Lane, Hiriam Brownell, Sheila S. Rosenberg

“…Using a within-subject design a baseline for current functional abilities was established over a 3-month period for all subjects (n=7). …”
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation in Early Life Changes Synaptic Plasticity and Improves Symptoms in a Valproic Acid-Induced Rat Model of Autism by Xiaoxi Wang, Rui Ding, Yayue Song, Juan Wang, Chen Zhang, Songping Han, Jisheng Han, Rong Zhang

“…The results show that following TEAS treatment in early life, the social and cognitive ability in adolescence of the offspring of a VPA rat were significantly improved. …”
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Human Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cryopreservation and Thawing Decrease α4-Integrin Expression by Ana Carolina Irioda, Rafael Cassilha, Larissa Zocche, Julio Cesar Francisco, Ricardo Correa Cunha, Priscila Elias Ferreira, Luiz Cesar Guarita-Souza, Reginaldo Justino Ferreira, Bassam Felipe Mogharbel, Venkata Naga Srikanth Garikipati, Daiany Souza, Mirian Perlingeiro Beltrame, Katherine Athayde Teixeira de Carvalho

“…The aim of this study was to analyze human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells phenotypic expression (CD34, CD45, CD73, CD90, CD105, and CD49d), colony forming unit ability, viability, and differentiation potential before and after cryopreservation. …”
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Sulforaphane in alternative cancer chemotherapy: From carcinogenesis suppression to drug resistance reversal by Seyed Mohammad Doodmani, Payman Rahimzadeh, Najma Farahani, Seyedalireza Mirilavasani, Mina Alimohammadi, Noushin Nabavi, Elmira Alaei, Afshin Taheriazam, Maryam Abedi, Nadia Shafiee, Salman Daneshi, Mehrdad Hashemi

“…Additionally, SFN’s ability to suppress metastasis and impair the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) mechanism is highlighted. …”
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Space and Time Resolved Detection of Platelet Activation and von Willebrand Factor Conformational Changes in Deep Suspensions by Jacopo Biasetti, Kaushik Sampath, Angel Cortez, Alaleh Azhir, Assaf A. Gilad, Thomas S. Kickler, Tobias Obser, Zaverio M. Ruggeri, Joseph Katz

“…The ability to track the size and shape of VWF-platelet strands in space and time provides means to detect pro- and antithrombotic processes.…”
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The Research and Mechanism of Extracting Vitamin B6 Using Aqueous Two-Phase Systems by Changyu Lu, Luning Gao, Aibing Chen, Duo Li, Yahong Zhou

“…The aim of this work is to investigate the quaternary systems which contain (polyethylene glycol/isopropyl alcohol) + ethanol + salt (Na2SO4/Na2CO3) + water to understand their liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) and salting-out ability and apply them to definite uses. For this purpose, phase diagrams and liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) data of the investigated quaternary systems were experimentally determined at 308.15, 318.15, and 328.15 K. …”
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The Parenteral Vitamin C Improves Sepsis and Sepsis-Induced Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome via Preventing Cellular Immunosuppression by Yu-Lei Gao, Bin Lu, Jian-Hua Zhai, Yan-Cun Liu, Hai-Xia Qi, Ying Yao, Yan-Fen Chai, Song-Tao Shou

“…Recent evidence showed that parenteral vitamin C (Vit C) had the ability to attenuate sepsis and sepsis-induced MODS. …”
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Biofilm Formation among Clinical and Food Isolates of Listeria monocytogenes by Joana Barbosa, Sandra Borges, Ruth Camilo, Rui Magalhães, Vânia Ferreira, Isabel Santos, Joana Silva, Gonçalo Almeida, Paula Teixeira

“…A total of 725 Listeria monocytogenes isolates, 607 from various foods and 118 from clinical cases of listeriosis, were investigated concerning their ability to form biofilms, at 4°C during 5 days and at 37°C during 24 h. …”
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Human Fetal Liver: An In Vitro Model of Erythropoiesis by Guillaume Pourcher, Christelle Mazurier, Yé Yong King, Marie-Catherine Giarratana, Ladan Kobari, Daniela Boehm, Luc Douay, Hélène Lapillonne

“…Even if the proof of RBCs production from these sources has been done, their amplification ability is to date not sufficient for a transfusion application. …”
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Near‐surface permafrost extent and active layer thickness characterized by reanalysis/assimilation data by Zequn Liu, Donglin Guo, Wei Hua, Yihui Chen

“…Results indicate that most of reanalysis/assimilation data have limited abilities in characterizing near‐surface permafrost extent and active layer thickness. …”
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Structural properties and recrystallization effects in ion beam modified B20-type FeGe films by Jiangteng Liu, Ryan Schoell, Xiyue S. Zhang, Hongbin Yang, M. B. Venuti, Hanjong Paik, David A. Muller, Tzu-Ming Lu, Khalid Hattar, Serena Eley

“…This is partially owing to its ability to host skyrmions and antiskyrmions—nanoscale whirlpools of magnetic moments that could serve as information carriers in spintronic devices. …”
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Comparison of the Infectivity and Transmission of Contemporary Canine and Equine H3N8 Influenza Viruses in Dogs by Heidi L. Pecoraro, Susi Bennett, Kristina Garretson, Ayshea M. Quintana, Katharine F. Lunn, Gabriele A. Landolt

“…To determine whether equine H3N8 viruses have equally lost the ability to infect, cause disease, and spread among dogs, we evaluated the infectivity and transmissibility of a recent Florida sublineage EIV isolate in dogs. …”
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Immunomodulatory Functions of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering by Haojiang Li, Shi Shen, Haitao Fu, Zhenyong Wang, Xu Li, Xiang Sui, Mei Yuan, Shuyun Liu, Guiqin Wang, Quanyi Guo

“…In previous stem cell treatments, it was revealed that stem cells not only have the ability for direct differentiation or regeneration in chronic tissue damage but also have a regulatory effect on the immune microenvironment. …”
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Different Temporal Patterns of Specific and General Autobiographical Memories across the Lifespan in Alzheimer’s Disease by Nathalie Philippi, François Rousseau, Vincent Noblet, Anne Botzung, Olivier Després, Benjamin Cretin, Stéphane Kremer, Frédéric Blanc, Liliann Manning

“…We hypothesized that the ability to elicit specific memories would correlate with hippocampal volume, whereas evoking general memories would be related to lateral temporal lobe. …”
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Desiccation as a suitable alternative to cold-storage of phyllosphere samples for DNA-based microbial community analyses by Emily Smenderovac, Karelle Rheault, Marie-Ange Moisan, Caroline Emilson, Élodie Brazeau, Marie-Josée Morency, Patrick Gagné, Vincent Maire, Erik Emilson, Lisa Venier, Christine Martineau

“…A secondary study was conducted on leaves of Populus grandidentata to further test the ability of the desiccation treatment to resolve differences between sampling sites. …”
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The effect of focused reappraisal strategies on emotional intensity by Karol J. WILD, Andrei R. COSTEA, Sebastian „ PINTEA, Bianca MACAVEI, Oana Cătălina FODOR, Adrian N. OPRE

“… The intensity of healthy positive emotions could determine our ability to savour our lives fully. Focused reappraisal strategies which are effective in reducing negative unhealthy emotions could also have the effect of down-regulating positive emotions. …”
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Terror/Emergency Preparedness by Mary Harrison, Lisa Guion

“…Your best defense against terror is the ability to keep calm and to make rational decisions. …”
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Realization of Intercultural Penetration Principle in the Professional Training of Specialists in Japanese Studies by A. V. Derkach

“…According to the author, they are to be aimed at preparing a specialist that can act as an intermediary in the intercultural community, thus possessing such qualities as empathy and ability of intercultural consensus.…”
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Proper Calibration of Soil Fumigant Application Equipment by Joseph w. Noling

“…Calibration of soil fumigant equipment and determination of soil fumigant application rate are two of the most important factors contributing to the success or failure of pest control efficacy and crop production response, yet generate some of the greatest confusion among many researchers and growers alike. This 5-page fact sheet was written by J.W. …”
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