Targeting endoplasmic reticulum stress: an innovative therapeutic strategy for podocyte-related kidney diseases by Jiao Lv, Honghai Yu, Sasa Du, Pengyu Xu, Yunyun Zhao, Wenxiu Qi, Xiuge Wang

“…Podocytes, epithelial cells situated outside the glomerular basement membrane, are essential for maintaining the structural integrity and permeability of the glomerular filtration barrier. …”
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Glial fibrillary acidic protein and S100b protein immunoreactivity in the hippocampus of weaning rats from dams treated with acrylamide during pregnancy by Karol Rycerz, Aleksandra E. Krawczyk, Jadwiga Jaworska-Adamu, Ewa Tomaszewska, Siemowit Muszyński, Piotr Dobrowolski, Marcin Arciszewski

“…The findings suggest potential disruptions in the structural integrity and functional capacity of astrocytes, which are crucial in maintaining the neuronal environment and supporting hippocampal functions.…”
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3-DOF Inertial Piezoelectric Actuator for Angular Positioning of the Optical Mirror by Andrius Ceponis, Dalius Mazeika, Regimantas Bareikis

“…The actuator has a low profile and is mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), enhancing its structural integrity. The actuator occupies a footprint of 986 mm2 and, including the rotor, weighs 35.5 g. …”
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Wind turbine blade damage detection based on acoustic signals by Chenchen Yang, Shaohu Ding, Guangsheng Zhou

“…This study explores the use of noise emitted during wind turbine operation for the assessment of blade structural integrity. During sound acquisition, the wind sound, pneumatic sound and mechanical sound are recorded together to form the wind turbine sound signal. …”
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Investigation of Performance and Residual Stress Generation of AlSi10Mg Processed by Selective Laser Melting by Lianfeng Wang, Xiaohui Jiang, Yihong Zhu, Zishan Ding, Xiaogang Zhu, Jing Sun, Biao Yan

“…By working on the mechanical properties, residual stress, and microstructure, the high-temperature gradients can have significant effect on the proper functioning and the structural integrity of built parts. This work presents a comprehensive study on the scanning path type and preheating temperature for AlSi10Mg alloy during SLM. …”
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In-silico screening and analysis of missense SNPs in human CYP3A4/5 affecting drug-enzyme interactions of FDA-approved COVID-19 antiviral drugs by Amro A. Abdelazim, Mohamad Maged, Ahmed I. Abdelmaksoud, Sameh E. Hassanein

“…An ensemble of bioinformatics tools, [SIFT, PolyPhen-2, cadd, revel, metaLr, mutation assessor, Panther, SNP&GO, PhD-SNP, SNAP, Meta-SNP, FATHMM, I-Mutant, MuPro, INPS, CONSURF, GPS 5.0, MusiteDeep and NetPhos], identified a total of 94 variants (47 SNPs in CYP3A4, 47 SNPs in CYP3A5) to potentially impact the structural integrity as well as the activity of the CYP3A4/5 enzymes. …”
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Investigating Fracture Behavior in Titanium Aluminides: Surface Roughness as an Indicator of Fracture Mechanisms in Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb Alloys by Alessia Serena Perna, Lorenzo Savio, Michele Coppola, Fabio Scherillo

“…These findings contribute to understanding fracture behavior in titanium aluminides and provide a predictive framework for assessing structural integrity based on surface characteristics.…”
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How to Deal with Pulpitis: An Overview of New Approaches by Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Wojciech Niemczyk, Katarzyna Janik, Anna Zawilska, Małgorzata Kępa, Marta Tanasiewicz

“…By addressing current limitations, regenerative endodontics could redefine the management of pulpitis, offering biologically based treatments that enhance tooth vitality, structural integrity, and long-term prognosis.…”
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Enhancing thermal performance of two-phase closed thermosyphons by inhibiting geyser boiling: Synergistic effects of carbon nanotube nanofluids by Seungyeop Baek, Cheol Park, Seunghyeon Lee, Yonmo Sung

“…However, their thermal performance and structural integrity are undermined by aspects such as temperature fluctuations associated with geyser boiling. …”
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Defect Recognition: Applying Time-Lapse GPR Measurements and Numerical Approaches by Enas Abdelsamei, Diaa Sheishah, Mohamed Aldeep, Csaba Tóth, György Sipos

“…While surface road defects can often be identified through visual inspection, information about subsurface extensions, their impact on structural integrity, and potential risks remain concealed. …”
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Impact of compaction process on the carbon epoxy composite under varied environmental conditions by Maryam Al Kuwaiti, Amir Hussain Idrisi, Asima Zahoor, Mostafa S. A. ElSayed, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

“…The present study investigates how the determinants such as water and temperature impact the structural integrity of plain weave woven carbon/epoxy laminated composites and further categorizing them into compacted and non-compacted groups. …”
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Discovery of amino acid substitutions in penicillin-binding proteins associated with adaptation to D-Ala-D-Lac in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis by Nese Caglayan, Banu Sancak, Zeynep Kanlidere, Tanil Kocagoz, Tanil Kocagoz

“…The bacterial cell wall, essential for structural integrity, is synthesized with penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). …”
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Micromechanical modeling and evaluation of CNTs reinforced magnesium matrix composites based on stress softening modified constitutive model by Mingjie Shen, Baojian Han, Tao Ying, Jingya Wang, Liping Zhou, Xiangzhen Xue, Yang Gao, Zongyang Yang

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MicroRNA-221 protects myocardial contractility in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury through phospholamban. by Hongyu Li, Jimiao Qiu, Chang Liu, Guobing Yu, Danyu Wu, Yichun Chu, Kai Wang

“…Changes in the structural integrity of the mouse heart were identified with HE and MASSON staining, while TUNEL staining was used to evaluate the TUNEL-positive cells of cardiomyocytes. …”
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Multi-step pre-treatment of rice husk for fractionation of components including silica by Shinnosuke Ishida, Shinji Kudo, Shinji Kudo, Shusaku Asano, Shusaku Asano, Jun-ichiro Hayashi, Jun-ichiro Hayashi

“…This study introduces a novel multi-step pre-treatment process to fractionate these components efficiently, enabling their comprehensive valorization.MethodsThe process begins with hydrothermal treatment, selectively extracting hemicellulose while preserving the structural integrity of other components. This is followed by an organosolv treatment using ethanol/water mixture, optimized to dissolve and extract organosolv lignin effectively. …”
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Drop-size-dependent effects in leading-edge rain erosion and their impact on erosion-safe mode operation by N. Barfknecht, D. von Terzi

“…<p>Leading-edge rain erosion poses a significant challenge for the wind turbine industry due to its detrimental effects on structural integrity and annual energy production. Developing effective mitigation strategies requires understanding the precipitation conditions driving erosion. …”
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Enhancing Aquaculture Net Pen Inspection: A Benchmark Study on Detection and Semantic Segmentation by Waseem Akram, Ahsan Baidar Bakht, Muhayy Ud Din, Lakmal Seneviratne, Irfan Hussain

“…Regular inspection of these net pens is essential to ensure their structural integrity, prevent fish escapes, and monitor biofouling. …”
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In vitro sperm generation from immature mouse testicular tissue using plasma rich in growth factors by Seyyed Amir Moradian, Mansoureh Movahedin

“…Conclusions The findings suggest that 5%PRGF is a viable alternative to KSR in mouse testicular tissue cultures, promoting structural integrity and spermatogenesis up to the production of flagellated sperm. …”
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Optimization of Calcined Beans Pod Ash – Cement Blended Concrete Mix Using Taguchi Method by Oluwatoyin P Joseph, Adeola A Adedeji, Mokuolu A Olubunmi, Alomaja A Jonathan, Emmanuel O Ajadi

“…But improper mix design can result in inherent defects or local imperfections, which can significantly deteriorate the performance properties of concrete and jeopardize the structural integrity and durability of concrete structure. …”
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A Hybrid FEM-CNN for Image-Based Severity Prediction of Corroded Offshore Pipelines by Mohammad Fadzil Najwa, Muda Mohd Fakri, Abdul Shahid Muhammad Daniel, Aziz Norheliena, Mohd Mohd Hairil, Mohd Amin Norliyati, Mohd Hashim Mohd Hisbany

“…The combination of the Finite Element Method (FEM) with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) presents a key breakthrough in the assessment of the structural integrity of offshore pipelines. The advantage of the standard FEM is in stress visualization, but it is time-consuming due to high computational analysis. …”
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