Optimization of cellulose nanocrystals extraction from teff straw using acid hydrolysis followed by ultrasound sonication by Wubshet Alemu Woldie, Nurelegne Tefera Shibeshi, Kumsa Delessa Kuffi

“…FTIR and TGA confirmed the functional groups and thermal stability of the CNCs respectively. …”
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Construction of a Covalent Crosslinked Membrane Exhibiting Superhydrophilicity and Underwater Superoleophobicity for the Efficient Separation of High-Viscosity Oil–Water Emulsion U... by Mengxi Zhou, Peiqing Yuan, Xinru Xu, Jingyi Yang

“…In this paper, SiO₂ micro–nanoparticles coated with polyethyleneimine (PEI) were initially loaded onto a stainless steel substrate. This dual-functional design simultaneously modifies surface roughness and wettability. …”
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Cellular Transplantation Alters the Disease Progression in Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy by Alok Sharma, Amruta Paranjape, Hemangi Sane, Khushboo Bhagawanani, Nandini Gokulchandran, Prerna Badhe

“…He was wheelchair dependent for ambulation and moderately independent in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score was 93. …”
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Using muscle homing peptide CyPep10 to deliver phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomers in the mdx mouse by Anne-Fleur E. Schneider, Christa L. Tanganyika-de Winter, Silvana M.G. Jirka, Xuyu Tan, Emily G. Thompson, Kristen Ha, Anindita Mitra, Stephanie Garcia, Marleen Luimes, Ryan A. Oliver, Vincent Guerlavais, Annemieke Aartsma-Rus

“…Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), designed to target and skip exons, can restore the reading frame that is disrupted in these patients, enabling the production of partially functional dystrophin. Achieving optimal dystrophin restoration remains challenging due to limited delivery and cellular uptake. …”
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Insight into the leavening process and structural properties of buns containing okara by Caporizzi Rossella, Derossi Antonio, Speranza Barbara, Racioppo Angela, La Gatta Barbara, Rutigliano Mariacinzia, Marinaro Grazia, Di Ruzza Benedetto, Cammarelle Antonella, Viscecchia Rosaria, Corbo Maria Rosaria, Severini Carla

“…This study evaluates the effects of okara, a soy-processing by-product, on the technological and structural properties of leavened bakery products. …”
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae Induces a Tolerogenic Phenotype in Macrophages to Modulate Host Immunity by Alejandro Escobar, Enzo Candia, Sebastian Reyes-Cerpa, Bélgica Villegas-Valdes, Tanya Neira, Mercedes Lopez, Kevin Maisey, Fabián Tempio, Miguel Ríos, Claudio Acuña-Castillo, Mónica Imarai

“…This implies that macrophage that can phagocytose gonococcus do not display proper antigen-presenting functions. These results indicate that N. gonorrhoeae induces a tolerogenic phenotype in antigen-presenting cells, which seems to be one of the mechanisms to induce evasion of immune response.…”
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From precision synthesis to cross-industry applications: The future of emerging peptide technologies by Mingming Wang, Hongmin Xia, Cheng Wang, Tong Zhang, Mengru Zhang, Xinyi Li, Chune Peng, Tianyuan Jing, Yuwei Wang, Lizeng Peng, Ping Wang

“…In the food industry, peptides contribute to functional foods by providing antihypertensive, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects, promoting overall health. …”
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A Novel Energy Model for Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Prolonging Network Lifetime in MANET by Abdulsalam Tonin, Malek Nasser Ali Algabri, Mansoor N. Ali, Mossa Ghurab, Abdualmajed Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Khulaidi, Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Baltah

“…Mobile ad-hoc networks are functional for usage, which require inter-node contact, including disaster relief, protection, and combat spotting. …”
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KDM4B enhances immune surveillance via demethylating cGAS by Qiao Peng, Huimin Zhuo, Minkang Wu, Yun Hao, Yiyi Zhang, Yuying Zheng, Lei Yu, Lin Han, Hui Ren, Yingcong Wang, Zhijie Gao, Leilei Wu, Qi Lin, Chunhua Lu, Jinghua Li, Ping Wang, Lan Fang, Haihong Yu, Meiling Lu

“…Collectively, this study demonstrated that KDM4B functions as a specific demethylase for cGAS, controlling its chromatin dissociation and subsequent activation, thereby providing a therapeutic rationale for targeting cGAS methylation in human diseases.…”
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Influence of Honey Bee Brood Protein on the Hydrophilic, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Polysaccharide Gel Films by Suthaphat Kamthai, Pairote Wiriyacharee, Srisuwan Naruenartwongsakul, Patompong Khaw-on, Aree Deenu, Supakit Chaipoot, Rewat Phongphisutthinant, Kamonwan Tachai, Sawichaya Orpool

“…The findings suggest that BBP can serve as a functional additive in polysaccharide-based films, balancing performance and eco-friendliness for applications in biodegradable food and medical packaging.…”
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Encapsulation of Japanese grape (Hovenia dulcis) pseudofruits by freeze drying: characterization and antioxidant potential by Elisandra Rigo, Dalana Cecília Hanauer, Leticia Knakiewicz, Georgia Ane Raquel Sehn, Darlene Cavalheiro

“…En-HD shows potential as a functional additive for use in food industry.…”
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Significance of the pulsatility index in the evaluation of hemodynamic changes in peripheral arterial circulation in the obese treated with orlistat by Hajduković Zoran, Dragović Tamara, Rađen Slavica, Marinković Dejan M., Ratković Nenad, Kiković Saša

“…There are various measuring techniques for the evaluation of early functional changes in the arterial wall such as: flow-mediated endothelium-dependent vasodilation, impulse wave analysis, intima-media thickness assessment, venous plethysmography and so on; however, each has certain limitations in results interpretation. …”
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A Protoplast System for CRISPR-Cas Ribonucleoprotein Delivery in <i>Pinus taeda</i> and <i>Abies fraseri</i> by Barbara M. Marques, Daniel B. Sulis, Bethany Suarez, Chenmin Yang, Carlos Cofre-Vega, Robert D. Thomas, Justin G. A. Whitehill, Ross W. Whetten, Rodolphe Barrangou, Jack P. Wang

“…In this system, purified protoplasts could be isolated from somatic embryos with up to 2 × 10⁶ protoplasts/g of tissue and transfected with proteins and nucleotides, achieving delivery efficiencies up to 13.5%. The delivery of functional RNPs targeting <i>phenylalanine ammonia lyase</i> in <i>P. taeda</i> and <i>phytoene desaturase</i> in <i>A. fraseri</i> yielded gene editing efficiencies that reached 2.1% and 0.3%, respectively. …”
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Ultrasensitive 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging: From Clinical Monitoring to Molecular Sensing by Yuqi Yang, Sen Yue, Luyang Shen, Huiling Dong, Haidong Li, Xiuchao Zhao, Qianni Guo, Xin Zhou

“…HP 129Xe MRI is valuable for assessing structural and functional changes in lung physiology during pulmonary disease progression, tracking cells, and detecting target molecules at pico‐molar concentrations. …”
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Cell driven elastomeric particle packing in composite bioinks for engineering and implantation of stable 3D printed structures by Shira Landau, Jennifer Kieda, Ramak Khosravi, Sargol Okhovatian, Kaitlyn Ramsay, Chuan Liu, Amid Shakeri, Yimu Zhao, Karen Shen, Orit Bar-Am, Shulamit Levenberg, Scott Tsai, Milica Radisic

“…The composite bioink enhanced the elasticity and plasticity of the 3D printed constructs, effectively mitigating tissue compaction and swelling. …”
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2-Amino-6-methylbenzothiazole as corrosion inhibitor for low carbon steel in acidic solution: Experimental and theoretical studies by Klodian Xhanari, Muhamed Farruku, Avni Berisha, Bujar Seiti, Kledi Xhaxhiu, Efrosini Kokalari, Alketa Lame

“…This study offers detailed insights into AMBT’s effectiveness as a corrosion inhibitor.…”
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The Chemorepulsive Protein Semaphorin 3A and Perineuronal Net-Mediated Plasticity by F. de Winter, J. C. F. Kwok, J. W. Fawcett, T. T. Vo, D. Carulli, J. Verhaagen

“…Subsequently, we review what is known so far about functional correlates of changes in Sema3A expression in PNN. …”
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Nutritional interventions in prevention of chronic diseases - phytochemicals as sirtuin activators and their role in the regulation of metabolic processes by Klaudia Michalak, Kacper Janowski, Tomasz Poboży, Emilia Piotrowicz, Paweł Jan Kuna, Alicja Katarzyna Chojniak, Dagmara Neska

“…Conclusions: Studies show that activation of sirtuins may have a beneficial effect on the development of chronic diseases and should be the subject of further research. …”
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Optimization of Seed Oil Extraction from <i>Asphodelus tenuifolius</i> Cav. Using Response Surface Methodology by Fatima Ezzahra Eddaoudi, Chakir El Guezzane, Hamza El Moudden, Ayoub Badi, Yousra El Idrissi, Hicham Harhar, Agnese Santanatoglia, Filippo Maggi, Giovanni Caprioli, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Mohamed Tabyaoui

“…The physicochemical properties, fatty acid composition, and functional groups of the extracted oil were analyzed. …”
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The Arabidopsis E3 ubiquitin ligase PUB13 synergistically interacts with BON1 to regulate plant flowering and immunity by Jiani Yue, Xiuwei Zou, Yu Peng, Sujun Pan, Cailin Hu, Bing Wang, Liangying Dai, Wei Li

“…These results indicate that the E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is required for PUB13 regulating biological functions and that BON1 synergistically interacts with PUB13 to regulate plant growth, flowering, and immunity in Arabidopsis.…”
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