NRBF2 plays a crucial role in the acquisition process of learning and memory, independent of the Vps34 complex by Songfen Wu, Songfen Wu, Songfen Wu, Haicai Zhuang, Haicai Zhuang, Haicai Zhuang, Xidan Zhou, Kuan Li, Kuan Li, Kuan Li

“…Employing quantitative PCR, Western blot analysis, behavioral tests, and electrophysiology, we investigated the mechanisms through which NRBF2 affects memory processing.ResultsWe observed an increase in Nrbf2 mRNA levels at 6 and 12 h, and protein levels at 6 h post fear conditioning. …”
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Identification of a new fish trypanosome from the large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) and description of its impact on host pathology, blood biochemical parameters and immun... by Yang Xiaoao, Qi Pengzhi, Tao Zhen, Zhang Qingwei, Wang Yanjie, Zhu Denghui, Yan Xiaojun, Fu Peipei, Guo Baoying

“…The trypanosomes had the following morphological characteristics: a slender body with a long flagellum at the front; body size 12.30–30.90 × 1.13–2.33 μm; elongated oval nucleus situated in the median region; kinetoplast small, oval, located at the posterior end. …”
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Integrated teaching methodology in the development of foreign language professional communicative competence on the discipline “organic chemistry” at Kazakhstan University by Aziza Kenzhe, Aliya Bitemirova, Ualikhanova Bayan, Saule Bitursyn, Ainur Zhorabekova

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Gel–sol synthesis of hierarchical CaO using pollen as biotemplate for biodiesel production by Zheng, Jingdi, Tao, Shuang, Yang, Ying, Tang, Ying

“…The results indicate that pollen as a biotemplate could be used to improve the basicity and textural parameters of calcium oxide particles, especially for 1/1-CaO(S)-700, presented by its total basicity of 5.90 mmol/g, the specific surface area of 16.47 m2/g, the pore volume of 0.04 cm3/g, the average pore size of 10.28 nm, and the widespread distribution of pore size (2–12.5 nm). …”
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SLC7A11 is a potential therapeutic target and prognostic biomarker correlated with immune cell infiltration in cervical cancer by Mutangala Muloye Guy, Tingting Bian, Longyun Sun, Yiping Hao, Xinlin Jiao, Wenjing Zhang, Teng Zhang, Baoxia Cui

“…The SLC7A11 high expression group showed greater enrichment of resting NK cells, neutrophils, M0 macrophages, and activated mast cells, whereas the SLC7A11 low expression group had higher levels of resting dendritic cells, resting mast cells, and follicular helper T cells. …”
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The experimental and numerical studies on the effects of the operating conditions on the performance of breastshot waterwheel by Agato Agato, Deendarlianto Deendarlianto, Indarto Indarto, Alfeus Sunarso

“…The wheel was installed on a channel with the weir head of 250 mm, the headrace length of 100 mm, and the water flow rate of 0.014 m3/sec. In the numerical simulation, the hydraulic channel was considered to be laterally symmetric, therefore only half of the section was taken into account. …”
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Formation and Evolution Mechanisms of Severe Haze Pollution in the Sichuan Basin, Southwest China by Xianyu Yang, Yaqiong Lu, Xinsheng Zhu, Jianjun He, Qi Jiang, Kai Wu, Haolin Wang, Xiaoling Zhang, Shigong Wang

“…The Sichuan Basin (SCB) periodically experienced heavy haze pollution during the winter of 2016, with the maximum regional average PM2.5 concentration reaching almost 120 µg m −3. In this study, we characterize a severe haze episode in the SCB from 20 to 30 January 2017 using comprehensive measurements and model analyses. …”
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Electrochemical performance and efficiency of novel copper hexacyanoferrate/graphitic carbon nitride composites for the removal of 137Cs by Sudarat Issarapanacheewin, Natthaya Siangdee, Poomsith Thangsan, Witsanu Katekaew, Nikom Prasertchiewchan, Wilasinee Kingkam, Kanlayawat Wangkawong

“…The novel composite materials demonstrated a significant removal efficiency that calculated to be 46.5 % for pure CuHCF, 50.6 % for CuHCF/g-C3N4-M, 59.8 % for CuHCF/g-C3N4-U, and 52.5 % for CuHCF/g-C3N4-T, utilizing an electrochemical method over 250 cycles. …”
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The optimization of calcareous soil cation exchange capacity via the feather hydrolysate and N-P fertilizers integration by Doaa A. Goda, Eman H. El-Gamal, Mohamed Rashad, Yasser R. Abdel-Fattah

“…The leaf surface area (SA, m2 gm−1) was increased by 695% and 37% compared to the control (without any addition) and N-P fertilizer treatments (100% of the recommended dose), respectively. …”
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Indoor Black Carbon Concentrations and their Sources in Residential Environments: Validation of an Input-adaptive Proxy Model by Jiangyue Zhao, Pak Lun Fung, Martha Arbayani Zaidan, Birgit Wehner, Kay Weinhold, Alfred Wiedensohler, Tareq Hussein

“…During the 500 measurement days, the mean indoor eBC mass concentration was 0.6 µg m−3, which is less than half of the outdoor concentration in the urban background in Germany. …”
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Analysis of Air Quality and Health Co-Benefits under Low Carbon Pathway in Taiwan by Hsin-Chih Lai, Shih-Ming Chung, Li-Ling Li, Wen-Yinn Lin, Min-Chuan Hsiao

“…In detail, the annual PM2.5 concentrations would decrease by 0.7 µg m–3 (4%) from BAU (Business As Usual) scenario, while the O3 concentrations would have an increase of 0.3 ppb (1%). …”
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Hyperkalemia or Not? A Diagnostic Pitfall in the Emergency Department by Frank-Peter Stephan, Florian N. Riede, Luca Ünlü, Gioele Capoferri, Tito Bosia, Axel Regeniter, Roland Bingisser, Christian H. Nickel

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Capivasertib enhances chimeric antigen receptor T cell activity in preclinical models of B cell lymphoma by Hui-Ju Hsieh, Ryan Urak, Mary C. Clark, Larry W. Kwak, Stephen J. Forman, Xiuli Wang

“…We found that ex vivo 0.25 μM capivasertib treatment during the period of T cell stimulation during manufacture enhanced the antitumor activity of CAR T cells in B cell lymphoma mouse models. …”
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Electrochemical properties of hydroxyapatite immobilization material for potential cytosensor fabrication by Dennis Adusei, Bernard O. Asimeng, Francis D. Krampa, Elvis K. Tiburu

“…Also, the EIS showed impedance values of 0.70 for HEK 293T, 0.62 for PC 12, and 0.52 mΩ for RBC. The findings indicate that SHAp/PEDOT: PSS enables the differentiation of cell proliferation signals through voltammetric and impedimetric measurements. …”
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Silver-blend hydroxyapatite bio-ceramics for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by Manoj V. Junnarkar, Prateek V. Sawant, Mahadev A. Parekar, Avadhut V. Kardile, Ashish B. Thorat, Ramakant P. Joshi, Ravindra U. Mene

“…HAp sample with Ag (0.15 M) content showed a remarkable degradation of MB (97% in 60 minutes) when compared to pure HAp, which showed only 11% degradation. …”
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Cost-Utility Analysis of Add-on Cannabidiol vs Usual Care Alone for the Treatment of Seizures in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or Dravet Syndrome in the... by Jamshaed Siddiqui, Sally Bowditch

“…Since December 1, 2022, plant-derived highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) medicine (Epidyolex®; 100 mg/mL oral solution) has been reimbursed in the Netherlands for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with LGS or DS. …”
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Evaluación de la sostenibilidad en el cultivo de plátano, Caribe Sur, Costa Rica by Ronald J. Sánchez-Brenes, Esteban Arboleda-Julio

“…Se estudiaron dos sistemas productivos tradicionales y dos convencionales, con una extensión de 2 500 m2, cada uno. Se aplicó SAFA, herramienta holística para medir sostenibilidad en sistemas de producción agrícolas mediante 41 indicadores de integridad ambiental, resiliencia económica y bienestar social. …”
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The potential of local orange peel-derived eco-enzymes in producing indole acetic acid by Siska Alicia Farma, Nurfa Dewiza Luzik, Salma Sakina, Irma Leilani Eka Putri, Linda Advinda, Azwir Anhar

“…The ecoenzyme exhibited favorable characteristics, including an average degree of acidity of 3.55, and the highest total protein content was found in sample 2A (144.277 mg/mL). Conclusion: Ecoenzymes from local orange peels successfully produce IAA, supported by fermentation-induced microbial activity and acidic conditions. …”
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Rates of Stellar Tidal Disruption Events around Intermediate-mass Black Holes by Janet N. Y. Chang, Lixin Dai, Hugo Pfister, Rudrani Kar Chowdhury, Priyamvada Natarajan

“…As a result, the volumetric TDE rate peaks around a BH mass of 10 ^6 M _⊙ . The IMBH TDEs from galactic nuclei have an overall volumetric rate comparable to SMBH TDEs at ∼10 ^−7 Mpc ^−3 yr ^−1 , and off-center IMBH TDEs from globular clusters have a volumetric rate that is one or two orders of magnitude lower, assuming that their occupation fraction varies within 10%–100%. …”
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Long non-coding RNAs modulate glutathione metabolism gene expression and tolerance to Pb stress in root tissue of endophyte-infected rice seedling by He-Fei Sun, Xin-Nan Wang, Ya-Nan Li, Lan-Lan Wang, Yue-Ying Li, Lian-Ju Ma, Xue-Mei Li

“…Their target differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) were significantly enriched in glutathione metabolism, plasma membrane and mineral elements transfer etc. …”
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