Enhancing the functional characteristics of sago starch through dual chemical modification by hydroxypropylation and succinylation by Derina Paramitasari, Musa Musa, Okta Nama Putra, Sarah Elisa, Suparman Suparman, Taufik Hidayat, Yanuar Sigit Pramana

“…We conducted pasting properties analyses, infrared spectroscopy, and morphological structure analysis to determine the changes in the characteristics of the sago starch after hydroxypropylation and succinylation. …”
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Panoptic Plant Recognition in 3D Point Clouds: A Dual-Representation Learning Approach with the PP3D Dataset by Lin Zhao, Sheng Wu, Jiahao Fu, Shilin Fang, Shan Liu, Tengping Jiang

“…SCNet integrates two key branches: a cylindrical feature extraction branch for robust spatial encoding and a sequential slice feature extraction branch for detailed structural analysis. By efficiently propagating features between these representations, SCNet achieves superior flexibility and computational efficiency, establishing a new baseline for panoptic plant recognition and paving the way for future AI-driven research in plant science.…”
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Physicochemical Properties of Moderately Heat-Treated Rice Protein Within Alkaline Solution and Its Evaluation as a Spray-Drying Microencapsulation Wall Material by Mengqi Liu, Rumeng Huang, Lifeng Wang, Mohamed Eid, Wenfei Xiong

“…Further analysis revealed that the enhancement of the RP solubility performance was mainly due to the depolymerization of rice glutenin cluster aggregates, with the average size decreasing to 140~180 nm, which was also accompanied by an increase in net zeta potential. Structural analysis pointed to a significant decrease in the surface hydrophobicity and free sulfhydryl content of the RP after thermal treatment in alkaline solution, while degradation of glutenin subunits (especially for the results of alkaline treatment at higher concentrations) and an increase in random coil content occurred. …”
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Efficient production of bispecific antibody by FAST-IgTM and its application to NXT007 for the treatment of hemophilia A by Hikaru Koga, Takashi Yamano, Juan Betancur, Satoko Nagatomo, Yousuke Ikeda, Kazuki Yamaguchi, Yoshiaki Nabuchi, Kazuki Sato, Yuri Teranishi-Ikawa, Motohiko Sato, Hiroyuki Hirayama, Akira Hayasaka, Takuya Torizawa, Kenta Haraya, Zenjiro Sampei, Hirotake Shiraiwa, Takehisa Kitazawa, Tomoyuki Igawa, Taichi Kuramochi

“…Among these, we selected a design (C3) that allowed us to separate the mis-paired species with an unintended pharmacological profile using ion-exchange chromatography. Crystal structure analysis demonstrated that the C3 design did not affect the overall structure of both Fabs. …”
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High prevalence and low genetic diversity of grapevine yellow speckle viroid 1 in Slovakia: down the rabbit hole of RNA secondary structure and phylogeny by Jana Kemenczeiová, Jana Kemenczeiová, Peter Alaxin, Peter Alaxin, Lukáš Predajňa, Zdeno Šubr, Miroslav Glasa, Miroslav Glasa, Adam Achs

“…These findings suggest that both interhost and intrahost viroid populations evolve under similar pressures to maintain structural stability essential for viroid function. Secondary RNA structure analysis of Slovak GYSVd-1 isolates revealed that all unambiguous sequences exhibited the characteristic rod-like conformation. …”
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Synergistic effect of nitrocellulose coating on structural and reactivity stabilization of ammonium nitrate oxidizer by Amir Abdelaziz, Djalal Trache, Ahmed Fouzi Tarchoun, Hani Boukeciat, Yash Pal, Sourbh Thakur, Weiqiang Pang, Thomas M. Klapötke

“…The SEM micrographs revealed distinct features of both pure AN and NC, contrasting with the irregular granular surface topography of the coated AN particles, demonstrating the adherence of NC on the AN surface. Structural analysis via infrared spectroscopy (IR) demonstrated a successful association of AN and NC, with slight shifts observed in IR bands indicating interfacial interactions. …”
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Unveiling the protein profile and techno-functional potential of edible cricket protein concentrates: A comparative study of different body parts by Alejandro Brena-Melendez, Johanan del Pino Espinosa Ramírez, Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita, Mayra Deyanira Ramírez Aguirre, Andrea Liceaga, Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza

“…Analyses included proximate composition, techno-functionality, and protein profiles, including Osborne solubility fractions, molecular weight distribution, amino acid profile, in-vitro digestibility, and ATR-FTIR structural analysis. LPC had the highest protein content (75.24 g/100 g d.w.), outperforming HPC (70.20) and WPC (71.88). …”
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Structural characteristics of Brassica rapa L. Polysaccharide and its bioactivity on alcoholic liver injury by Xin Xu, Xinxin Yang, Meng Wang, Jingrong Zhu, Jing Li, Caiyue Chen, Jiameng Liu, Jiahuan Zheng, Bei Fan, Fengzhong Wang, Jing Sun

“…The optimal conditions, material-to-liquid ratio of 1:30 and 200 W ultrasonication for 3 h, yielded 6.90 % ± 0.39 % BRLP. Subsequent structural analysis revealed that BRLPP had an average molecular weight of 5.72 × 104 Da and was primarily composed of glucose and arabinose in a molar ratio of 94.29:3.06. …”
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Zn1−xMg xO thin films as a sustainable layer for CZTSSe solar cells by Prabeesh Punathil, Stephen Campbell, Giray Kartopu, Pietro Maiello, Oliver S Hutter, Vincent Barrioz, Neil S Beattie, Guillaume Zoppi

“…The band gap of ZMO films varied from 3.21 eV to 4.88 eV with increasing Mg content. Structural analysis indicated that higher Mg content led to lattice strain and phase segregation, while surface morphology showed an initial increase in grain size with increasing Mg concentration, which then decreased at higher Mg concentrations. …”
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Genome wide population genetics and molecular surveillance of insecticide resistance in Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes from Awash Sebat Kilo in Ethiopia by Holly Acford-Palmer, Fitsum G. Tadesse, Emilia Manko, Jody E. Phelan, Matthew Higgins, Ashley Osborne, Mojca Kristan, Thomas Walker, Teun Bousema, Louisa A. Messenger, Taane G. Clark, Susana Campino

“…Here, we generated whole genome sequencing data for An. stephensi sourced from Awash Sebat Kilo, Ethiopia (n = 27) and compared with South Asian populations (n = 45; India and Pakistan) to assess genomic diversity, population structure, and uncovering insecticide resistance mutations. Population structure analysis using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (n = 15,533,476) revealed Ethiopian isolates clustering as a distinct ancestral group, separate from South Asian isolates. …”
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Characterization of strike-slip fault zones by gradient-driven signed pressure force model in the Northeast Sichuan Basin by Siyao Li, Siyao Li, Xuri Huang, Xuri Huang, Shuhang Tang, Shuhang Tang, Guanghui Wu, Liang Feng, Mengcheng Li, Mengcheng Li

“…By integrating structural analysis with sedimentary characteristics, this study highlights the critical role of strike-slip fault zones in hydrocarbon migration and accumulation.…”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Differentiation of Yangtze Finless Porpoise in Poyang Lake by Han Zhang, Denghua Yin, Jianglong Que, Xiaoyan Zhu, Danqing Lin, Congping Ying, Jinxiang Yu, Kai Liu

“…This finding was further corroborated by STRUCTURE analysis, which revealed genetic admixture between the two populations. …”
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Characterization of Variants of Uncertain Significance in ACADVL Gene From a Very–Long‐Chain Acyl‐CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Patient by Qin Wang, Jingxin Yang, Yong Xu, Xingping Li, Nan Jiang, Jiansheng Xie

“…Methods In this study, we performed functional studies and three‐dimensional protein structure analysis to identify the pathogenicity of two ACADVL VUSs in a Chinese VLCADD patient with severe clinical symptoms. …”
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First Mitogenome of the Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard (<i>Panthera pardus nimr</i>) by Fahad H. Alqahtani, Ion I. Măndoiu, Badr M. Al-Shomrani, Sulaiman Al-Hashmi, Fatemeh Jamshidi-Adegani, Juhaina Al-Kindi, Andrzej Golachowski, Barbara Golachowska, Abdulaziz K. Al-Jabri, Manee M. Manee

“…Moreover, it enhances conservation genetics efforts for <i>P. pardus nimr</i> by enabling population structure analysis and informing breeding strategies to strengthen its survival.…”
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Unveiling the structure, function and dynamics of StmPr1 in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia virulence by Max Sommer, Amr Negm, Lasse Outzen, Sabine Windhorst, Azat Gabdulkhakov, Wolfgang Weber, Christian Betzel

“…This study will present a structural analysis of StmPr1, S. maltophilia’s main virulence factor, an excreted serine protease. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression of the <i>ERF</i> Gene Family in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i> and Their Responses to Nitrogen and Abiotic Stresses by Mingwan Li, Jun Zou, Qian Cheng, Ran Fu, Dangquan Zhang, Yong Lai, Yuanyuan Chen, Chaochen Yang, Wentao Hu, Shen Ding

“…A total of 168 duplication pairs were found among 161 <i>PtERF</i> genes, and all of them were fragment duplications. Gene structure analysis revealed that most ERF subfamily members only had one exon without introns, the AP2 subfamily members had six or more introns and exons, and RAV subfamily members lacked introns except for <i>PtERF102</i>. …”
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Exploring the genetic resources of yam in the Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for breeding by Idris Adejumobi, Idris Adejumobi, Adeyinka Saburi Adewumi, Fatim Ouattara, Esther Olatunde, Joseph Adheka, Didy Onautshu, Siraj Ismail Kayondo, Oluwafemi Alaba, Hapson Mushoriwa, Paterne Angelot Agre

“…These accessions were genotyped using 10,621 DArTseq SNP markers and characterized for key productivity and food quality traits.Results and discussionPopulation structure analysis revealed six distinct genetic groups within the yam accessions. …”
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Structurally Ordered NIPUs via Catalyst-Free Synthesis with Hard Segments Based on Erythritol and a Long-Chain Diamine by Edyta Hebda, Karolina Wróbel, Aleksandra Cieślik, Kinga Szołdrowska, Jan Ozimek, Paulina Zając, Konstantinos N. Raftopoulos, Krzysztof Pielichowski

“…A detailed chemical structure analysis of the synthesized NIPU was performed using a combination of FTIR and ¹H NMR. …”
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Phytochemical nanozymes reprogram redox for balanced antimicrobial and regenerative therapy in acute and chronic diabetic wounds by Yipeng Pang, Fructueux Modeste Amona, Xiaohan Chen, Yuxin You, Ziqi Sha, Zilu Liu, Jiamin Li, Yi Liu, Xingtang Fang, Xi Chen

“…Herein, we developed a phytochemical nanozymes system by integrating ferulic acid (FA) with cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2), enabling precise redox modulation to balance antimicrobial efficacy with tissue regeneration. Structural analysis confirmed the uniform dispersion and pH-responsive release of FA and Ce ions, facilitating targeted redox modulation. …”
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Enhancement of biomass production of Ganoderma spp. (Polyporaceae) native strains from the Sonoran desert, Mexico, grown in liquid culture with vineyard pruning extracts by María Cruz-Félix, Lucia Angulo-Sanchez, Georgina Vargas, Aldo Gutiérrez, Antonio Orozco, Gabriela Ramos-Clamont, Martín Esqueda

“…The total triterpenoid content was estimated using the spectrophotometric method. The structural analysis was determined by FTIR. Results: The highest overall biomass production was observed in Ganoderma oerstedii, followed by G. subincrustatum, G. weberianum, and G. lucidum (control strain). …”
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