Interference in melanoma CD248 function reduces vascular mimicry and metastasis by Cheng-Hsiang Kuo, Ya-Fang Wu, Bi-Ing Chang, Chao-Kai Hsu, Chao-Han Lai, Hua-Lin Wu

“…Results CD248 protein expression in melanoma cells was increased by a fibroblast-conditioned medium. Knockdown of CD248 expression significantly decreased cell adhesion to fibronectin, cell migration, and vascular mimicry in melanoma cells. …”
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Nutritional management of pediatric nephrotic syndrome regarding oxidative stress and antioxidant balance by Elena Jechel, Alin Horatiu Nedelcu, Felicia Dragan, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Iuliana Magdalena Starcea, Adriana Mocanu, Solange Tamara Rosu, Violeta Streanga, Ruxandra Russu, Ginel Baciu, Ciprian Danielescu, Delia Lidia Salaru, Ionela Daniela Morariu, Olga Cirstea, Emil Anton, Ancuta Lupu

“…The analysis focuses on the molecular mechanisms by which oxidative stress contributes to the progression of renal dysfunction, the role of oxidative biomarkers in disease monitoring, and the ability of antioxidants to reduce the need for immunosuppressants and corticosteroids, thus contributing to the decrease in associated morbidity. The translational perspectives of antioxidant therapy are also discussed, in the context of the urgent need for effective adjuvant strategies with a safety profile superior to conventional therapies. …”
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Oxidation behaviour of Ti-V-Cr-Nb-Ta and Al-Ti-V-Cr-Ta refractory high entropy alloys: Effects of Nb and Al substitutions by Kieran Rivers, Bradley Young, Yuanbo T. Tang, Bo-Shiuan Li, Angus J. Wilkinson, David E.J. Armstrong, Junliang Liu

“…However, a significant issue with current RHEAs is that those exhibiting good mechanical properties tend to show poor oxidation resistance, and vice versa. …”
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Impact of Metal Source Structure on the Electrocatalytic Properties of Polyacrylonitrile-Derived Co-N-Doped Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts by Arseniy Kalnin, Ksenia Kharisova, Daniil Lukyanov, Sofia Filippova, Ruopeng Li, Peixia Yang, Oleg Levin, Elena Alekseeva

“…We have proposed a multifunctional active metal source strategy based on the cobalt complex with the ligand containing pyridine and azo-fragments. This complex simultaneously provides the nitrogenous environment for the Co atoms and acts as a blowing agent due to N₂ extrusion, thus increasing the surface area and porosity of the material. …”
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Novel Nanotechnology of TiO2 Improves Physical-Chemical and Biological Properties of Glass Ionomer Cement by Daniela Dellosso Cibim, Miki Taketomi Saito, Priscila Alves Giovani, Ana Flávia Sanches Borges, Vanessa Gallego Arias Pecorari, Orisson Ponce Gomes, Paulo Noronha Lisboa-Filho, Francisco Humberto Nociti-Junior, Regina Maria Puppin-Rontani, Kamila Rosamilia Kantovitz

“…Furthermore, regardless of TiO2 concentration, no significant effect was found on SR, whereas GIC-containing 7% TiO2 presented decreased SH values. Fluoride release lasted longer for the 5% and 7% TiO2 groups, and cell morphology/spreading and ECM composition were found to be positively affected by TiO2 at 5%. …”
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A Sociological study of the Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Phubbing Case Study18-29 Year Old Females of Ramhormoz City by Ali Boudaghi, Ali Hossein Hosseinzadeh, Sayedeh Sara Mousavi Moghadam

“…The statistical population of the current research includes all women aged 18 to 29 in Ramhormoz city. …”
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Recent process in organic near-infrared fluorescent probes for detecting hypochlorous acid/hypochlorite by Zhongchang Wang, Chenzheng Guan, Wenxu Lu, Liangchao Yuan, Man Chao, Hai-Liang Zhu, Tingwu Liu

“…Finally, we outline future prospects, aiming to inspire innovative designs that will overcome current bottlenecks and propel the field towards clinical translation. …”
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Cybersecurity requirements for medical devices in the EU and US - A comparison and gap analysis of the MDCG 2019–16 and FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance by Max Ostermann, Rebecca Mathias, Fatemeh Jahed, Mitchell B. Parker, Florence D. Hudson, William C. Harding, Stephen Gilbert, Oscar Freyer

“…The increasing use of connected medical devices has led to substantial cybersecurity challenges, putting patient safety and the integrity of healthcare infrastructures at risk. …”
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Performance Characteristics of a Pilot-Scale Electromethanogenic Reactor Treating Brewery Wastewater by Kyle Bowman, Marcelo Elaiuy, George Fudge, Harvey Rutland, William Gambier, Theo Hembury, Ben Jobling-Purser, Thomas Fudge, Izzet Kale, Godfrey Kyazze

“…This investigation presents a 4-fold increase in size compared to the next largest pilot-scale MEC-AD system presented in the literature, providing findings to inform the operation of a 52,000 L MEC-AD system (currently under construction). …”
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Graded Roll‐to‐Roll Slot Die Coating for High‐Throughput Catalyst Layer Studies by George Pätzold, Maximilian Maier, Lukas Löttert, Anna T. S. Freiberg, Prof. Dr. Simon Thiele, Dr. Dominik Dworschak

“…Many of these systems are based on substrates coated with thin layers containing catalyst, ionomer or support material like carbon. …”
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A New Source of Inoculum for <i>Stemphylium vesicarium</i>: Consequences for the Management of Brown Spot of Pear by Federico Cavina, Serena Baiocco, Lorenzo Tomba, Fabio Ravaglia, Christian Moretti, Rosario Raso, Valentino Giorgio Rettore, Martina Parrilli, Gianfranco Pradolesi, Riccardo Bugiani

“…Brown spot of pear (BSP), caused by <i>Stemphylium vesicarium</i>, is one of the most dangerous pear fungal diseases, being responsible for huge losses in production. Currently, in order to increase its containment, chemical control is implemented in conjunction with agronomic techniques able to reduce BSP inoculum sources (e.g., orchard grass sanitation, litter removal or application of biocontrol agents). …”
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Specimens and culture media for the laboratory diagnosis of typhoid fever by John Wain, To Song Diep, Phan Van Be Bay, Amanda L. Walsh, Ha Vinh, Nguyen M. Duong, Vo Anh Ho, Tran T. Hien, Jeremy Farrar, Nicholas J. White, Christopher M. Parry, Nicholas P. J. Day

“…For 263 positive stool cultures, selenite F and selenite mannitol performed equally well and culturing 2 g rather than 1g increased the isolation rate by 10.5%. Conclusions: For the diagnosis of typhoid fever by blood culture the medium should be a rich nutrient broth containing a lysing agent. …”
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Role of tertiary lymphoid structures and B cells in clinical immunotherapy of gastric cancer by Weiyi Chen, Lingli Zhang, Man Gao, Ning Zhang, Rumeng Wang, Yang Liu, Yan Niu, Lizhou Jia, Lizhou Jia

“…Mature TLSs are B-cell regions containing germinal centers. During germinal center formation, B cells undergo transformations to become mature cells with immune function, exerting anti-tumor effects. …”
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Fatty fried food toxins as triggering stimuli to immune system interplay in global autoimmune diseases: A systematic review by Saba Anwar, Qamar Abbas Syed, Mahnoor Saleh, Muhammad Saad Akram, Ghayyor Sultan, Sahar Khalid, Anum Ishaq, Gholamreza Abdi, Rana Muhammad Aadil

“…The purpose of the current systematic review was to respond to the following query: Does the rising level of fatty fried food consumption trigger the major autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematous, and multiple sclerosis? …”
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Effect of hybrid reinforcements of TiO₂, Al₂O₃, and CNTs on superior mechanical and microstructural properties in epoxy/carbon fiber composite by N. Elzayady, Walid Mahmoud Shewakh, Mohamed Abu-Okail, H.T. Elmetwaly, A.M.I. Abu-Oqail

“…The current study focuses on multi-scale dual-hybrid composites. …”
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Optimizing nitrogen removal in advanced wastewater treatment using biological aerated filters by Juan Li, Juan Li, Ziru Niu, Ziru Niu, Lei Li, Shuting Zhou

“…In order to address this issue, the current study employed a biological aerated filter for the treatment of wastewater containing low nitrogen concentrations. …”
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Strategies for adaptation of Russian commercial banks to innovative technologies by O. S. Solenaya

“…The article discusses the strategies of the bank in the innovation sphere, which are important components of general development strategies, their content and the order of choice in the context of digitalization of the economy and global changes in the world banking system. …”
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Natural and Waste Materials for Desulfurization of Gaseous Fuels and Petroleum Products by Iliya Iliev, Antonina Filimonova, Andrey Chichirov, Alena Vlasova, Ruzina Kamalieva, Ivan Beloev

“…Natural gas, refinery gas, and coal gas contain acid gases such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. …”
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Study on Treatment of Loess Landslide Based on Nanosilica and Fly Ash Composite Stabilizer Filling Fissures by Jiulong Gao, Jiading Wang, Yao Wei, Shaotong Jiao, Meng Jing, Jialing Gao, Cong Wang

“…A new type of grouting material was used to fill the fissures and reinforce the loess in the slip zone, so as to study the effect of material content on the slope stability. With current methods, loess specimens were taken from the slip zone inside the Lvliang Airport slope. …”
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Strengths and Knowledge Gaps Identified From Cybersecurity Education and Training Programs, and the Implications for Operational Technology Personnel in Critical Infrastructures: A... by Leanne Noelle Strom Torgersen, Elizabeth Rebecca Noble, Torvald Fossaen Ask, Benjamin J. Knox

“…With the advent of digitalization and Industry 4.0, these infrastructures have transitioned from offline, self-contained systems to digitally interconnected networks. …”
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