Power Synchronization of Smart Transformers Allowing Universal Operation in Radial and Meshed Grids by Zhixiang Zou, Xingqi Liu, Jian Tang, Giovanni De Carne, Marco Liserre, Zheng Wang, Ming Cheng

“…The Smart Transformer (ST) is a solid-state transformer with control and communication functionalities, interfacing medium voltage and low voltage grids. …”
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Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Beyond by Alberto Aimo, Giosafat Spitaleri, Dari Nieri, Laura Maria Tavanti, Claudia Meschi, Giorgia Panichella, Josep Lupón, Francesco Pistelli, Laura Carrozzi, Antoni Bayes-Genis, Michele Emdin

“…Pirfenidone (PFD) slows the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by inhibiting the exaggerated fibrotic response and possibly through additional mechanisms, such as anti-inflammatory effects. PFD has also been evaluated in other fibrosing lung diseases. …”
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Orthostatic plate in Intensive Therapy Units of São Paulo city by Alexandre Luque, Camila Gabriela Garcia Martins, Marcele Siegler Santiago e Silva, Fernanda de Córdoba Lanza, Mariana Rodrigues Gazzotti

“…Immobilization and prolonged internment of the critical patient in Intensive Therapy Units (ITU) may have adverse effects. The orthostatic plate may be a resource for early recovery of functional variables of critical patients in ITU; that therapeutic measure is frequently used in other countries. …”
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Enhanced Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Apple and Korean Green Chili Pepper Extracts Cultivated with Mineral Supplementation by Ji-Sun Lim, Mi-Hee Yu, Dong Kyu Choi, Hae Won Kim, Seung-Hwan Park, Sin-Il Sin, Jong-Sang Kim

“…Given the potential to enhance these beneficial compounds, this study investigated the effects of mineral supplementation during cultivation on the antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of extracts from both crops. …”
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Bio-inspired multifunctional disruptors of calcium oxalate crystallization by Doyoung Kim, Vraj P. Chauhan, Bryan G. Alamani, Saxton D. Fisher, Zhi Yang, Matthew R. Jones, Tanguy Terlier, Peter G. Vekilov, Jeffrey D. Rimer

“…Abstract Calcium mineralization in biological and geological systems is often regulated by (macro)molecules enriched with anionic functional moieties. Relatively few studies have examined the effects of phosphate-based modifiers that are integral in calcification underlying human bone formation and pathological diseases. …”
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Research progress on flavor of fermented dairy products by Yiyang Li, Haijiao Zhang, Jia Shi, Feng Zhao, Zhonghan Li, Yang Zou

“…In addition, it describes the research progress and future development directions on flavor improvement of fermented milk, aiming to provide theoretical basis and new ideas for the flavor, quality, and nutritional functions of fermented milk.…”
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Zwitterionic materials for aqueous Zn-based energy storage devices: Current developments and perspective by Huaming Yu, Zhongqian He, Dongping Chen, Peidong Liu, Hanwei He, Liangliang Jiang, Yuejiao Chen, Libao Chen

“…Zwitterionic materials have been shown to achieve excellent effects on addressing the issues in AZES devices, yet the explorations with limited understanding of the functional mechanism and design basis of the zwitterionic materials. …”
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Antimicrobial peptides and proteins against drug-resistant pathogens by Yeji Wang, Minghui Song, Wenqiang Chang

“…These bioactive molecules, whether derived from natural sources, designed synthetically, or predicted using artificial intelligence, can induce lethal effects on pathogens by targeting key microbial structures or functional components, such as cell membranes, cell walls, biofilms, and intracellular components. …”
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Electrostatics of salt-dependent reentrant phase behaviors highlights diverse roles of ATP in biomolecular condensates by Yi-Hsuan Lin, Tae Hun Kim, Suman Das, Tanmoy Pal, Jonas Wessén, Atul Kaushik Rangadurai, Lewis E Kay, Julie D Forman-Kay, Hue Sun Chan

“…The electrostatic nature of these features complements ATP’s involvement in π-related interactions and as an amphiphilic hydrotrope, underscoring a general role of biomolecular condensates in modulating ion concentrations and its functional ramifications.…”
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In Vivo Assessment of Deep Vascular Patterns in Murine Colitis Using Optoacoustic Mesoscopic Imaging by Adrian Buehler, Emma L. Brown, Emmanuel Nedoschill, Markus Eckstein, Petra Ludwig, Felix Wachter, Henriette Mandelbaum, Roman Raming, Mariam‐Eleni Oraiopoulou, Lars‐Philip Paulus, Ulrich Rother, Oliver Friedrich, Markus F. Neurath, Joachim Woelfle, Maximilian J. Waldner, Ferdinand Knieling, Sarah E. Bohndiek, Adrian P. Regensburger

“…Abstract The analysis of vascular morphology and functionality enables the assessment of disease activity and therapeutic effects in various pathologies. …”
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Two-channel microwave power switch construction on the basis of electrically active semiconductor structures by Yu. N. Lavrich, S. V. Plaksin, V. Ya. Kris, L. M. Pogorelaya, I. I. Sokolovskiy

“…The paper presents the construction of the two-channel microwave switch in the three-centimetre range of wave lengths based on bulk semiconductor structures having negative differential conductivity (NDC) of N- and S-type, and realizing the functions of peak power modulator on a TED-diode and the switch on a CGS-diode respectively.…”
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Sera contributing to mycobacterial growth restriction in vitro display enhanced Fc-mediated phagocytosis by Krista E. van Meijgaarden, Patricia S. Grace, Wenjun Wang, Delia Goletti, Fabrizio Palmieri, Manfred Wuhrer, Tom H.M. Ottenhoff, Simone A. Joosten

“…Together, we demonstrate disease state independent direct effects of sera to mycobacterial growth control and antibody-FcR interactions modulating phagocytic capacity.…”
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Targeted Delivery Strategies for Hydrophilic Phytochemicals by Marta Sharafan, Anna Dziki, Magdalena Anna Malinowska, Elżbieta Sikora, Agnieszka Szopa

“…Hydrophilic phytochemicals, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, possess important biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. However, their application is hindered by low membrane permeability, poor chemical stability, and limited skin penetration. …”
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On-Chip Beam Splitting Strategies Based on SWG Assisted Directional Coupler for 850 nm Optical Coherence Tomography - A Numerical Study by Yue Dong, Jinye Yang, Yin Xu, Bo Zhang, Yi Ni

“…The axial point spread functions (PSFs) derived from the BS transmittances proves the optimized bandwidth is broad enough to support axial resolution higher than <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$4 \;\mu m$</tex-math></inline-formula>. …”
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Diverse vegetation responses to solar farm installation are also driven by climate change by Chuandong Wu, Hu Liu, Lemin Wei, Yang Yu, Wenzhi Zhao, Li Guo, Zhibin He, Omer Yetemen, Dawen Yang

“…Furthermore, plant functional type transition is an additional potential driver. …”
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THE ROLE OF THE PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN / KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) IN THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS by Алексей Михайлович Чаулин, Артем Геннадьевич Александров, Ольга Сергеевна Александрова, Дмитрий Викторович Дупляков

“…In addition to the lipid effects, PCSK9 also has non-lipid functions, among which, the enhancement of inflammatory reactions is of greatest importance for the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. …”
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Redactable blockchain with anonymity and multi-permission for instructional management by Xiuhua Lu, Jing Liu, Fengyin Li, Jiazheng Zou, Yuhao Hou

“…An instructional management system (IMS) regularly manages student data with a centralized database, which may be prone to single points of failure and data tampering. Blockchain can effectively solve the above problems due to its decentralization and immutability. …”
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Spatiotemporal control of translation in live zebrafish embryos via photoprotected mRNAs by Florian P. Weissenboeck, Melissa Pieper, Helena Schepers, Sophie Hötte, Nils Klöcker, Sabine Hüwel, Andreas van Impel, Stefan Schulte-Merker, Andrea Rentmeister

“…Here, we validate its functionality in vivo. We demonstrate that translation of FlashCap-eGFP-mRNA can be triggered in zebrafish embryos with spatiotemporal control. …”
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A comprehensive review of existing erosion protective coatings and practices for wind turbine blade surfaces by Alnassir Atheer, Albinali Fatima, Aljaroudi Fatimah, Alsaleem Nouf, Rehman Shafiqur

“…The research goals to establish the gaps in research and offer inputs on creating sustainable, multi-functional coatings for prolonging the working life of wind turbine blades.…”
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Integration of circadian rhythms and immunotherapy for enhanced precision in brain cancer treatment by Matthias Quist, Maas van Os, Linda W. van Laake, Niels Bovenschen, Sandra Crnko

“…We evaluate circadian regulation of immune responses, including cell localisation and functional phenotype, and discuss how circadian dysregulation affects anti-cancer immunity. …”
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