Combining electric vehicle battery charging and battery cell equalisation in one circuit by Huaxia Zhan, Haimeng Wu, Musbahu Muhammad, Simon Lambert, Volker Pickert

“…Thus, the proposed circuit utilises two functions in one and therefore eliminates the need of having two autarkic units reducing complexity and reduction in component count. …”
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Testing the effects of sensory stimulation as a collateral-based therapeutic for ischemic stroke in C57BL/6J and CD1 mouse strains. by Aneeka M Hancock, Ron D Frostig

“…Standing in stark contrast to the positive results observed in rats, in both strains we found that there were no differences between treated and untreated mice at 24 hours post-pMCAo in terms of infarct volume, negative functional imaging results, and major reduction in retrograde collateral blood flow as compared to pre-pMCAo baseline and surgical controls. …”
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Reduced circulating NrCAM as a biomarker for fetal growth restrictionResearch in context by Lucy A. Bartho, Susan P. Walker, Danica Idzes, Alexander E.P. Heazell, Lucy E. Higgins, Amanda N. Sferruzzi-Perri, Natalie J. Hannan, Catherine A. Cluver, Lina Bergman, Georgia P. Wong, Manju Kandel, Ping Cannon, Tuong-Vi Nguyen, Anna Nguyen, Stephen Tong, Tu'uhevaha J. Kaitu'u-Lino

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RABIF promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression through regulation of mitophagy and glycolysis by Ning Feng, Rui Zhang, Xin Wen, Wei Wang, Nie Zhang, Junnian Zheng, Longzhen Zhang, Nianli Liu

“…However, the functional role and molecular mechanism of RABIF in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are not entirely known. …”
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Substantiation of the Possibility to Use the Electromagnetic Shields Based on Powdered Aluminum Oxides to Reduce the Electromagnetic Radiation Energy of Electronic Devices by D. I. Penialosa Ovalies, O. V. Boiprav, M. V. Tumilovich, A. V. Gusinsky, P. I. Baltrukovich

“…In accordance with the indicated methods, the study has been carried out, based on the results of which it was determined that electromagnetic shields containing the composite coating based on powdered aluminum oxides and iron oxide provide suppression of the electromagnetic radiation energy of electronic devices, as well as a reduction of up to 2 times the radius of the controlled zone of the secondary electromagnetic radiation of computer equipment. …”
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Transcriptome analysis of early pregnancy vitamin D status and spontaneous preterm birth. by Aishwarya P Yadama, Hooman Mirzakhani, Thomas F McElrath, Augusto A Litonjua, Scott T Weiss

“…<h4>Study design</h4>We conducted peripheral blood transcriptome profiling at 10-18 weeks of gestation in a nested case-control cohort of 24 pregnant women who participated in the Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial (VDAART). …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of Druze Formation in the Retina in Age-Related Macular Degeneration by E. F. Barinov

“…They include the reactivation of lipid carriers in RPE cells, ligand-receptor mechanisms that provide a reduction pH in lysosomes and maintaining functional activity of macrophages.…”
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White Matter Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Measures in Multiple Sclerosis with Overactive Bladder by Xixi Yang, Martina D. Liechti, Baris Kanber, Carole H. Sudre, Gloria Castellazzi, Jiaying Zhang, Marios C. Yiannakas, Gwen Gonzales, Ferran Prados, Ahmed T. Toosy, Claudia A. M. Gandini Wheeler-Kingshott, Jalesh N. Panicker

“…Conclusions: This study identified that lesions affecting different WM tracts in MS can result in OAB symptoms and demonstrated the role of the WM in the neural control of LUT functions. By using DTI, the association between OAB symptom severity and WM changes were identified, adding knowledge to the current LUT working model. …”
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MiR-216a-3p inhibits the cytotoxicity of primary natural killer cells by Rowan Abdelbary, Rowan Abdelbary, Manon Ragheb, Manon Ragheb, Shereen A. El Sobky, Nagwa El-Badri, Nourhan Aboud, Ahmed Tawheed, Asmaa Gomaa, Mona Zidan, Ramy K. Aziz, Abd Elrahman Abouzid, Radwa Ayman Salah, Mohamed El-Kassas, Imam Waked, Ahmed Moustafa, Ahmed Moustafa, Injie Omar Fawzy, Nada El-Ekiaby, Ahmed Ihab Abdelaziz

“…IntroductionThe role of miRNAs in regulating variable molecular functions has been sought by scientists for its promising utility in regulating the immune response and, hence, in treating various diseases. …”
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Efficient toluene degradation using Bacillus subtilis biofilm-supported Mn–Ce/zeolite catalysts by Muhammad Zubair Mohsin, Ali Mohsin, Waqas Qamar Zaman, Xiaojuan Zhu, Xihua Zhao, Zain Abbas, Muhammad Hammad Hussain, Ali Shan, Salim-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Asif Nawaz, Rabia Omer, Yingping Zhuang, Meijin Guo, Jiaofang Huang

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Energy evolution and dynamic response characteristics of damaged sand-stone caused by pre-compression under impact loads by ZHENG Qiangqiang, LI Pingfeng, XU Ying, YIN Zhiqiang, HU Hao

“…With the increase of impact air pressure or the damage degree of sandstone, the dynamic strength reduction rate and the growth rate of energy dissipation density of the damaged sandstone under impact loading (impact compression and impact split tension) are both Weibull cumulative distribution functions related to the ratio of static load upper limit to static strength. …”
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Development and Application of a Multi-scale Framework for Evaluating Floodplain Restoration Suitability Based on HEC-RAS by Shuoxing LI, Nanxi WANG, Yan ZHA

“…Restoring river floodplains, as a nature-based solution (NBS), offers a promising approach to address these challenges by providing multiple benefits, including flood control, ecological restoration, and recreational opportunities. …”
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Content of Some Endothotelium-Dependent Vasoactive Substances in the Blood of Patients, Depending on the Liver Cirrhosis Severity and the Organism’s Redox System State by Abrahamovych M., Abrahamovych O., Fayura O., Tolopko S., Ferko M.

“…It leads to the impaired functioning of the endothelial cells that are one of the most sensitive to the reactive oxygen species cells. …”
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Clinical and pathogenetic features of lesions of the lower extremities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic venous insufficiency by Anna A. Shlyakova, Leonid G. Strongin, Maksim N. Kudykin, Кsenia G. Korneva

“…At the same time, the presence of diabetic neuropathy masked the symptoms of CVI due to reductions in pain (p = 0.0004).Conclusion. Diabetes exacerbates the course of CVI due to poor glycaemic control (HbA1c &gt; 10%), long duration of diabetes (&gt;10 years) and the presence of macroangiopathy in the lower extremities. …”
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Multimodal brain connectivity analysis in unmedicated late-life depression. by Reza Tadayonnejad, Shaolin Yang, Anand Kumar, Olusola Ajilore

“…TBSS analysis showed a 20% reduction in fractional anisotropy (FA) in the right Forceps Minor (rFM) in depressed subjects. rFM FA values were positively correlated with rA-rmOFC and rrACC-bsFG functional connectivity values in our total study sample. …”
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In Vivo Monitoring of Parathyroid Hormone Treatment after Myocardial Infarction in Mice with [Ga]Annexin A5 and [F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography by Sebastian Lehner, Andrei Todica, Yordan Vanchev, Christopher Uebleis, Hao Wang, Tanja Herrler, Carmen Wängler, Paul Cumming, Guido Böning, Wolfgang M. Franz, Peter Bartenstein, Marcus Hacker, Stefan Brunner

“…FDG-PET showed a small but significant reduction in infarct size but no functional improvement.…”
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Simulation Studies of the Dynamics and the Connectivity Patterns of Hydrogen Bonds in Water from Ambient to Supercritical Conditions by Dorota Swiatla-Wojcik

“…Time autocorrelation functions for molecular pairs bonded continuously and intermittently and the corresponding mean lifetimes have been calculated for conditions ranging from ambient to supercritical. …”
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Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration by Ch. Srinivasarao, Sumanta Kundu, Pravin B. Thakur

“…A warming climate and decreasing soil moisture limits the soil functions. One of the important climate smart agricultural practices is reduction of CO2 emission by restoring soil organic carbon (SOC) pool and improving soil quality which can address both the problems of food security and climate change. …”
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The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Open Foot Injuries: A Case Series and Literature Review by Samrat Smrutiranjan Sahoo, Mainak Roy, Mridul Biswas, Srirupa Mandal, Debraj Bhaumik, Ashutosh Sharma

“…The application of PRP was associated with accelerated wound healing, a notable reduction in infection rates, and an improvement in patient-reported outcomes, including reduced pain and enhanced functional recovery when compared to traditional management alone. …”
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Active nudging towards digital well-being: reducing excessive screen time on mobile phones and potential improvement for sleep quality by Thao Hanh Vu, Marco Tagliabue

“…Misuse or overuse of smartphones has been associated with negative effects on physical health and psychological functioning, including reduced quality of sleep when used before bedtime. …”
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