MiniCD4 microbicide prevents HIV infection of human mucosal explants and vaginal transmission of SHIV(162P3) in cynomolgus macaques. by Nathalie Dereuddre-Bosquet, Laurence Morellato-Castillo, Joachim Brouwers, Patrick Augustijns, Kawthar Bouchemal, Gilles Ponchel, Oscar H P Ramos, Carolina Herrera, Martha Stefanidou, Robin Shattock, Leo Heyndrickx, Guido Vanham, Pascal Kessler, Roger Le Grand, Loïc Martin

“…We have previously shown that the miniCD4 M48U1, a functional mimetic of sCD4 presented on a 27 amino-acid stable scaffold, inhibits a broad range of HIV-1 isolates at sub-nanomolar concentrations in cellular models. …”
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Treatment with Rhizoma Dioscoreae Extract Has Protective Effect on Osteopenia in Ovariectomized Rats by Zhiguo Zhang, Lihua Xiang, Dong Bai, Xiaowei Fu, Wenlai Wang, Yan Li, Hong Liu, Jinghua Pan, Ya’nan Li, Gary Guishan Xiao, Dahong Ju

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Variations of five eIF4E genes across cassava accessions exhibiting tolerant and susceptible responses to cassava brown streak disease. by Shanshan Shi, Xiuchun Zhang, M Alejandra Mandel, Peng Zhang, Yuliang Zhang, Morag Ferguson, Teddy Amuge, Steve Rounsley, Zhixin Liu, Zhongguo Xiong

“…Both have a (+)-sense single-stranded RNA genome with a 5' covalently-linked viral protein, which functionally resembles the cap structure of mRNA, binds to eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) or its analogues, and then enable the translation of viral genomic RNA in host cells. …”
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Combined application of pectin and Bacillus spp. in the diets of rohu, Labeo rohita (Hamilton): Effects on growth, feed utilization, immunity, haemato-biochemical profile and patho... by Tanaya Sukul, Koushik Ghosh

“…Fish fed a diet containing B. safensis and pectin had the highest post-challenge survival rate, suggesting prospective application of this specific combination as functional feed additive to improve growth, immunity, and pathogen resistance in L. rohita.…”
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Graphene-Based Absorber: Tunable, Highly Sensitive, Six-Frequency by Xinmei Wang, Xianding He, Hua Yang, Xu Bao, Yongjian Tang, Pinghui Wu, Yougen Yi

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Subclinical features of atherosclerotic remodeling of arteries in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by I. M. Fushtei, O. V. Tkachenko, S. L. Podsevakhina, O. I. Palamarchuk

“…The aim of the research – to study the structural-functional state of artery walls in patients with rheumatoid arthritis depending of disease duration, seropositivity for rheumatoid factor/ cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, disease activity. …”
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Characterization of Infiltrating Immune Cells and Secretory or Membrane-Associated Proteins in KRAS Lung Adenocarcinoma by Yunyi Bian, Guoshu Bi, Guangyao Shan, Jiaqi Liang, Qihai Sui, Zhengyang Hu, Qun Wang, Yi Zhang, Hong Fan

“…The expression of IL37, KIF2, INSR, and AQP3 had the most significant correlations with immune cell infiltration. …”
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Fused filament fabrication of thermoplastics in high vacuum without convective heat transfer by Marina Kühn-Kauffeldt, Marvin Kühn, Noé Perrin, Wolfgang Saur

“…Although extrusion-based AM has proven feasible in zero gravity, the functionality of such a process in orbit-like vacuum conditions with practically no convective heat loss remains barely explored. …”
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Balancing public safety and civil rights: Successes and challenges of AI-based video surveillance systems by S.S. Vaddiparti, F. Babaiev

“…The research examined the functional capabilities of intelligent video systems based on machine learning and deep learning. …”
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Determining correlations between the grade of lens opacity and tear levels of total antioxidant activity and lipid peroxidation products in patients having both cataract and bacter... by V. Ia. Usov, Abou Tarboush, S. G. Kolomiichuk

“…Methods: Patients of the study group had both senile cataract and bacterial stromal keratitis; they received MH (nine four-week cycles of daily treatment with MH separated by four-week breaks) as an adjunct to the conventional antibacterial treatment. …”
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Physiochemical synthesis of hydroxyapatite adsorbents from chicken and camel bone waste for removing Cd and Pb ions from polluted water by M. Nageeb Rashed, A. A. Moneam Gad, N. Magdy Fathy

“…Abstract The utilization of waste resources to synthesize functional materials is crucial for achieving environmentally sustainable development. …”
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Sustained long-term improvement with clozapine in schizophrenia Clozapina na esquizofrenia grave: melhora duradoura e sustentada by RICARDO DE OLIVEIRA-SOUZA, ROGÉRIO PAYSANO MARROCOS, WAGNER MARTIGNONI DE FIGUEIREDO

“…In six months, 21 subjects had been excluded for a number of reasons. In four of them the reasons for exclusion were related to lack of response or adverse effects. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of Levofloxacin and Cefalexin derivative antibiotics on Implant Osseointegration in rat tibia by Umit Koray Can, Murat Tanrisever, Burak Dagtekin, Pinar Pak, Erhan Cahit Ozcan, Ozmen Istek, Serkan Dundar

“… Osseointegration refers to the process where an implant firmly and functionally bonds with the bone, establishing a stable union capable of bearing loads without any relative movement between the implant and the surrounding bone tissue. …”
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Phylogenetic Relationships of Three Ramaria Species Based on Mitochondrial Genome Analysis by Xianyi Wang, Zhongyao Guo, Jiawei Tao, Gongyou Zhang, Guoyu Wang, Yaping Wang, Yaohang Long, Hongmei Liu

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A meta-analysis reveals earthworms as mutualists rather than predators of soil microorganisms by Manuel Blouin, Aïssa Robin, Lysandre Amans, Frédérique Reverchon, Isabelle Barois, Patrick Lavelle

“…Both are critical drivers of soil functions and ecosystem services. Studies report either positive or negative effects of earthworms on soil microbial communities, leading to contrasting views on whether microorganisms serve as prey or mutualists for earthworms. …”
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Profiles of vulnerability for suicide and self-harm in UK prisoners: Neurodisability, mood disturbance, substance use, and bullying. by Hope Kent, Bella Magner-Parsons, George Leckie, Tuna Dulgar, Anggita Lusiandari, Lee Hogarth, Huw Williams, Amanda Kirby

“…However, those who were bullied at school had 2.7 times increased odds of reporting a history of self-harm (95% CI: 1.63-6.09). …”
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Baby boom generation at the retirement onset by Stojilković Jelena

“…It is undeniable that baby boomers had impact on demographic structure, but also on society as a whole. …”
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Isolation, Expression, and Promoter Analysis of GbWRKY2: A Novel Transcription Factor Gene from Ginkgo biloba by Yong-Ling Liao, Yong-Bao Shen, Jie Chang, Wei-Wei Zhang, Shui-Yuan Cheng, Feng Xu

“…The GbWRKY2 genomic DNA had one intron and two exons. The deduced GbWRKY2 contained one WRKY domain and one zinc finger motif. …”
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Breeding French bulldogs so that they breathe well-A long way to go. by Eva-Marie Ravn-Mølby, Line Sindahl, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Camilla S Bruun, Peter Sandøe, Merete Fredholm

“…Six phenotypic characteristics were correlated with the Brachycephalic Syndrome Functional (BSF) score. Among the morphometric risk factors, nostril stenosis (NS) and neck girth (NG) had the highest impact on the BSF score, accounting for 32% and 4% of the variation, respectively. …”
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Multiple isolated spinal aneurysms – A rare condition with uncertain treatment strategies: A case report and literature review by F.M.C. Lioi, D. Dahlberg, J. Sundseth, K.B. Olsen, H.L. Lilleby, B. Nedregaard, M.K.H. Wiedmann

“…The other aneurysms spontaneously regressed, and the patient had a good functional outcome. Through a systematic literature review, we analyzed 13 multiple iSAs including our case, involving 34 aneurysms in total. …”
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