The Relationship between Complements and Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Its Pathogenesis by Liyuan Chu, Chaoran Bi, Caiming Wang, Hongyan Zhou

“…However, little is known about the effect of complement factors on the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration. …”
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Estimating the incremental population health impact of a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test to complement existing screening among elevated risk populations with multiple cancer risk factors: a mathematical modeling study by Ashley Kim, Ze Cong, Abdul-Rahman Jazieh, Timothy R. Church, Heidi Reichert, Gina Nicholson, Jon Fryzek, Sarah S. Cohen

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Mixed Plant Viral Infections: Complementation, Interference and Their Effects, a Review by Monica R. Sánchez-Tovar, Rafael F. Rivera-Bustamante, Diana L. Saavedra-Trejo, Ramón Gerardo Guevara-González, Irineo Torres-Pacheco

“…During a mixed infection, the following types of interactions basically occur: complementation and interference, the effect of which produces synergism, antagonism, or no effect. …”
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The Benefits, Factors, and Barriers Faced in the Implementation of Digital National Early Warning Score in Hospitals: A Scoping Review by Fricilia Noya, Yanny Trisyani, Etika Emaliyawati

“…This study aimed to explore the benefits, factors, and obstacles faced in implementing digital NEWS in Hospitals. …”
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Plasma and complement proteins are essential for the antimicrobial activity of canine platelet lysate by Melikasadat Mollabashi, Melikasadat Mollabashi, Alonza Klopfer, Alonza Klopfer, Thainá Lunardon, Thainá Lunardon, Nikolia Darzenta, Nikolia Darzenta, Emily Davis, Matt Murray, Scarlett M. Sumner, Maria C. Naskou, Maria C. Naskou

“…Specifically, platelets play a crucial role during the inflammatory phase of wound healing due to the release of chemokines, proteins, cytokines, and growth factors. Additionally, platelets possess antimicrobial properties, which can be influenced by their manufacturing process, platelet and leukocyte concentration, activation method, and the presence of plasma and complement. …”
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Complement system is activated in acute inflammatory response to environmental particulates in the lungs by Kerui Zhang, Akiko Honda, Tomoya Sagawa, Natsuko Miyasaka, Binyang Qiu, Raga Ishikawa, Tomoaki Okuda, Takayuki Kameda, Kaori Sadakane, Takamichi Ichinose, Hirohisa Takano

“…Short-term exposure (typically ranging from a few hours to 7 days) to particulate matter (PM) elicits acute inflammatory responses with significant activation of complement component C5. However, the relationship between PM-induced complement system activation, acute inflammation, and the contributing factors remains unclear. …”
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Endothelial damage and complement dysregulation in fetuses from pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia by Alex Ramos, Lina Youssef, Patricia Molina, Julia Martinez‐Sanchez, Ana Belen Moreno‐Castaño, Miquel Blasco, Blanca De Moner, Marta Tortajada, Marta Camacho, Maria Borrell, Francesca Crovetto, Marc Pino, Gines Escolar, Enric Carreras, Eduard Gratacos, Maribel Diaz‐Ricart, Marta Palomo, Fatima Crispi

“…In the ex vivo approach, soluble tumor necrosis factor‐a receptor 1 (sTNFR1), vascular cell adhesion molecule‐1 (sVCAM‐1), intercellular adhesion molecule‐1 (sICAM‐1), Von Willebrand factor (sVWF), terminal complement complex (sC5b‐9), Factor H, complement component C3a and Factor Bb were analyzed in fetal cord blood samples. …”
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Simultaneous activation of complement and coagulation by MBL-associated serine protease 2. by Anders Krarup, Russell Wallis, Julia S Presanis, Péter Gál, Robert B Sim

“…The complement system is an important immune mechanism mediating both recognition and elimination of foreign bodies. …”
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Zinc supplementation inhibits complement activation in age-related macular degeneration. by Dzenita Smailhodzic, Freekje van Asten, Anna M Blom, Frida C Mohlin, Anneke I den Hollander, Johannes P H van de Ven, Ramon A C van Huet, Joannes M M Groenewoud, Yuan Tian, Tos T J M Berendschot, Yara T E Lechanteur, Sascha Fauser, Chris de Bruijn, Mohamed R Daha, Gert Jan van der Wilt, Carel B Hoyng, B Jeroen Klevering

“…We investigated whether zinc supplementation directly affects the degree of complement activation in AMD and whether there is a relation between serum complement catabolism during zinc administration and the complement factor H (CFH) gene or the Age-Related Maculopathy susceptibility 2 (ARMS2) genotype. …”
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Contextual Factors Affecting Patient Representatives in Primary Healthcare Service Development by Ann Britt Sandvin Olsson, Mette Haaland, Una Stenberg, Tor Slettebø, Anita Strøm

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Evaluating the challenges of implementing social value in the procurement of construction works by Brandsford Kwame Gidigah, Kofi Agyekum, Bernard Kofi Baiden

“…The interviewees agreed to and confirmed the criticality of these factors as challenges to the implementation of social value in the procurement of construction works. …”
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Research on the Risk Factors and Promotion Strategies of BIM Application in China by Chao Tang, Chuxiong Shen, Shuai Han, Yufeng Zhang, Yuchen Gan

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Successful treatment of anti-factor H antibody-associated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome with plasm exchange plus rituximab and tacrolimus: one case report by Pu Jin-yun, Chen Ya-xian, He Yong-hua, Zhang Yu

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Kidney transplantation using complement inhibitor in a patient suffering from atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome associated with factor H antibodies: successful prevention of recurrence of the underlying disease by E. I. Prokopenko, S. A. Pasov, A. V. Vatazin, A. Ya. Tsalman, T. E. Pankratenko, G. A. Generalova

“…We describe the clinical observation of a 20-year-old female patient with aHUS associated with antibodies to factor H, a major regulator of complement activation. …”
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Clinicians’ perspectives on integrating smartphone application data into routine alcohol dependency treatment: factors influencing implementation by Josefine Östh, Andreas Lundin, Peter Wennberg, Sven Andréasson, Anna-Karin Danielsson

“…This study aimed to explore clinicians’ experiences of using smartphone-derived data in alcohol dependency treatment, and factors affecting implementation into routine care. …”
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Implementation of Power Factor Correction using Asynchronous Boost Converter on Single Phase Full-Bridge Diode by Masramdhani Saputra, Imron Ridzki, Sigit Setya Wiwaha, Saddani Djulihenanto

“…The implementation results show that the PFC (Power Factor Correction) method can work well on single-phase diode rectifiers.…”
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Factors associated with client satisfaction and implementation challenges for community-based health insurance in Ethiopia: beneficiaries' perspectives by Habtamu Negesse, Tarekegn Negese, Shewayirga Assalf, Abdu Oumer, Kedir Nuredin, Tewkel Reshid, Kedir Teji Roba, Kedir Teji Roba

“…This study was to assess factors associated with client satisfaction and implementation challenges for CBHI in Ethiopia.MethodsA mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) survey was employed using face-to-face interviews combined with key informant interviews (KII) using appreciative inquiry to learn more about the practice of CBHI. …”
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Analysis on the factors influencing nature-based solutions implementation for flood risk management in Davao City, Philippines by Peter Maintang, Prince Henry Adoptante, Ricky Omamalin, Joel Pardillo

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INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION FACTORS IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OF THE REGIONS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMME OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARCTIC ZONE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by A. N. Dmitrievsky, A. N. Mastepanov, T. Kh. Usmanova, M. V. Krotova

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The Identification and Prioritization of the Factors Affecting Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation in the Construction Industry—The Perspective of Developing Countries by Yunxia Ran, Azlan Shah Ali, Liyin Shen, Hafez Bin Salleh, Mingli Zhu, Kaiyi Li, Rui Wang, Yu Cao

“…This study consists of a systematic literature review of 58 articles published between 2018 and 2024, seeking to explore the internal and external factors affecting CSR implementation in emerging construction nations. …”
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