A comprehensive study evaluating germline FANCG variants in predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer by Jana Soukupova, Barbora Stastna, Madiha Kanwal, Jan Hojny, Petra Zemankova, Marianna Borecka, Leona Cerna, Marta Cerna, Monika Cerna, Vaclava Curtisova, Tatana Dolezalova, Petra Duskova, Lenka Foretova, Ondrej Havranek, Klara Horackova, Milena Hovhannisyan, Lucie Hruskova, Stepan Chvojka, Marketa Janatova, Maria Janikova, Sandra Jelinkova, Pavel Just, Marta Kalousova, Petra Kleiblova, Marcela Kosarova, Monika Koudova, Jan Kral, Michaela Krausova, Vera Krutilkova, Eva Machackova, Katerina Matejkova, Renata Michalovska, Petr Nehasil, Barbora Nemcova, Jan Novotny, Matous Palek, Pavel Pesek, Marketa Safarikova, Ondrej Scheinost, Drahomira Springer, Lenka Stolarova, Viktor Stranecky, Ivan Subrt, Spiros Tavandzis, Eva Tureckova, Kamila Vesela, Zdenka Vlckova, Michal Vocka, Tomas Zima, Libor Macurek, Zdenek Kleibl, the CZECANCA consortium

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Improving Secondary School Mathematics Teachers’ Effective Lesson Implementation through Lesson Study by Temesgen Yadeta Dibaba, Abbi Lemma Wedajo, Faith Maina, Adula Bekele Hunde

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The stability of complement-mediated bactericidal activity in human serum against Salmonella. by Colette M O'Shaughnessy, Adam F Cunningham, Calman A Maclennan

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the conditions under which human serum can be stored and manipulated while maintaining complement integrity. …”
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The dynamic genomes of Hydra and the anciently active repeat complement of animal chromosomes by Koto Kon-Nanjo, Tetsuo Kon, Tracy Chih-Ting Koubkova Yu, Diego Rodriguez-Terrones, Francisco Falcon, Daniel E. Martínez, Robert E. Steele, Elly Margaret Tanaka, Thomas W. Holstein, Oleg Simakov

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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

“…This study provides evidence that daily administration of 50 mg zinc sulphate can inhibit complement catabolism in AMD patients with increased complement activation. …”
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A NEW METHOD TO ASSESS FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF SERUM COMPLEMENT SYSTEM by E. G. Cheremnykh, P. A. Ivanov, M. I. Faktor, N. S. Karpova, E. F. Vasiljeva, K. V. Gusev, O. S. Brusov

“…The time of cell death in the TEA-buffered medium containing 5% serum was < 15 minutes for all the sera studied. The parameters denoting serum complement activity were as follows: a half-life time for the moving cells (TLD50), and a similar value for 100% cell inactivation (1/TLD50, functional activity of the complement system, ACS). …”
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The search for successful welfare technology (WFT) implementation: Norwegian municipalities implementing a WFT coordinating role-a qualitative study by Gunn Hilde Rotvold, Marianne Vibeke Trondsen, Anne Grete Sandaunet

“…Conclusions Based on the findings, this study demonstrates further how WFT implementation can be a challenging conduct. …”
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Implementing a transmural model of early palliative care in advanced dementia: the use of a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study design by Allyn Hum, Palvinder Kaur, Wen Yang Goh, Riyin Tay, Han Yee Neo, Mervyn Yong Hwang Koh, Noorhazlina Binte Ali, Wee Shiong Lim, Yu-Ling Jackie Tan, Huei Yaw Wu, Palvannan Kannapiran, Hwee Teng Robyn Tan, Yan Sun, Chin Ee Ong, Ravinder Singh Sachdev, Zhi Jun Low, Lee Hung Tey, Woan Shin Tan, Yew Yoong Ding

“…This study protocol describes its development and implementation, and the study design to evaluate its outcomes.…”
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Remote Monitoring by ViQtor Upon Implementation on a Surgical Department (REQUEST-Trial): Protocol for a Prospective Implementation Study by Ephrahim E Jerry, Arthur R Bouwman, Simon W Nienhuijs

“…MethodsThe REQUEST (Remote Monitoring by viQtor Upon Implementation on a Surgical Department) study is a prospective observational implementation study conducted over 8 months in a surgical ward. …”
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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

“…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. The objective of this study was to assess how various preparation methods of platelet products affect their antimicrobial effect against bacteria commonly isolated from wounds.MethodsIn this study, blood was collected from eight purpose-bred dogs, and platelet-rich plasma was produced using two methods of centrifugation, one leukocyte-enriching and one leukocyte-reducing. …”
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Complementizer drop and clitic climbing in Torlakian: Evidence from the Timok variety by Miric, Mirjana

“… The paper is based on a corpus study of the complementizer da drop (Comp_drop) and clitic climbing (CC) in the Timok variety of Serbian. …”
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Infinitival and Gerund-Participial Catenative Complement Constructions in English World-Wide by Peter Craig Collins

“…Previous research on non-finite catenative complementation (for example, <i>start</i> V<i>ing</i>/<i>to</i> V; <i>force</i> NP <i>into</i> V<i>ing</i>/<i>to</i> V) has largely been restricted to BrE and/or AmE. …”
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The Complement System: An Important New Therapeutic Target in IgA Nephropathy by Karshana J. Kalyanaraman, Joshua M. Thurman

“…Key Messages: Several complement inhibitors are currently in clinical trials for IgAN. …”
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DYNAMICS OF ACTIVITY OF SOME COMPONENTS OF COMPLEMENT IN TREATMENT OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN by S. S. Andina, A. M. Bichucher, N. V. Gora, L. V. Kozlov, O. V. Logunov, O. A. Bashkina, O. V. Rubalsky, A. V. Aleshkin

“…Positive tendency towards the normalization of the status of complement after treatment has been observed. Data obtained in this study indicate the involvement of complement system in the pathological process of atopic dermatitis in children.…”
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Urinary Complement proteome strongly linked to diabetic kidney disease progression by Zaipul I. Md Dom, Salina Moon, Eiichiro Satake, Daigoro Hirohama, Nicholette D. Palmer, Heather Lampert, Linda H. Ficociello, Amin Abedini, Karen Fernandez, Xiujie Liang, Sara Pickett, Jonathan Levinsohn, Kristina O’Neil, Simon T. Dillon, Michael Mauer, Andrzej T. Galecki, Barry I. Freedman, Katalin Susztak, Alessandro Doria, Andrzej S. Krolewski, Monika A. Niewczas

“…Here, our study shows Complement engagement in DKD progression and lays the groundwork for developing biomarker-guided treatments.…”
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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

“…Conclusions High levels of endothelial adhesion molecules and oxidative stress products suggest endothelial damage and reduced in vitro deposition of C5b‐9 indicates complement dysregulation in preeclampsia fetuses. More research is necessary to study the impact of preeclampsia on fetal vascular health and innate immunity.…”
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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

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the intensity of acute inflammatory responses, as well as the activation levels of complement C5 and its related products, C5aR1 and C5b-9, following exposure to different types of PM. …”
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Candidiasis: Insights into Virulence Factors, Complement Evasion and Antifungal Drug Resistance by Nidaa Riaz Gaffar, Nisha Valand, Umakhanth Venkatraman Girija

“…This review examines the intricate interplay between <i>Candida</i> species and the host complement system, with emphasis on complement evasion strategies. …”
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Situation analysis of implementation of the SMART safe discharge protocol: a study from East Guilan, Iran by Azar Darvishpour, Shiva Mahdavi Fashtami, Nafiseh Koochaki, Esmat Nourbakhsh Kashki

“…This study aimed to explore the achievements, challenges, and solutions for implementing the SMART (Signs, Medications, Appointments, Results, Talk with me) safe discharge protocol from nurses’ perspectives. …”
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Surveillance via wastewater monitoring and nasal self-collection of specimens (The SWANSS Study): a CFIR-informed qualitative study with key carceral and healthcare stakeholders by Kyler N. Moore, Patrick M. Bircher, Emily A. Ogutu, Shanika S. Kennedy, Victoria M. Brown, Matthew C. Freeman, Victoria L. Phillips, Anne C. Spaulding, Matthew J. Akiyama

“…Abstract Background Implementing public health interventions can be challenging in carceral settings. …”
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