Effects of stachydrine on podocyte injury in diabetic nephropathy rats by regulating the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway by Tong Ai-ping, Wang Huai-huai, Sun Hong-li, Wang Hui-fang, Wei Xiao-yan, Jia Jun-li

“…Compared with the Model group， rats in the Sta-L group and Sta-H group had greatly improved morphology of kidney tissue， reduced degree of podocyte microstructure damage， significantly lower FBG， BUN， Scr and UP levels， serum LDH， TNF-α， IL-6 levels， renal tissue injury score， and protein levels of Desmin and cleaved caspase-3， but significantly higher serum IL-4 level， and protein levels of PCX， Nephrin， SDF-1 and CXCR4 in kidney tissues increased （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05）. …”
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Molecular dynamics-guided design of laser-cladded TiCx/Al composite coatings for enhanced arc erosion resistance: A combined simulation and experimental study by Li Zhang, Xiangchun Wen, Jinxin Huang, Guan Wang, Chenlu Fan

“…A molecular dynamics model was developed to simulate the microstructural evolution of TiCx/Al coatings (x = 1–10 wt%) under coupled thermo-mechanical loading. …”
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Molten metal jetting for repairing aluminum components by Benedikt Kirchebner, Kellen D. Traxel, Alexander E. Wilson-Heid, Eric S. Elton, Andrew J. Pascall, Jason R. Jeffries

“…Tensile tests indicate that MMJ repair restores significant strength to samples despite the distinct microstructure and void structures present in the repaired section. …”
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Fractality of Fractures of Aluminum and Titanium Alloys Irradiated by Intensive Electron Beam by V.F. Klepikov, V.V. Lytvynenko, Yu.F. Lonin, A.G. Ponomarev, O.A. Startsev, V.T. Uvarov

“…The irradiation resulted in significant changes of the microstructure parameters (i.e. grain size, damage character). …”
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Effect of Calcium Carbonate Whisker and Fly Ash on Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar under High Temperatures by Li Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Bendong Zhao, Yang Gao

“…Based on the results of the aforementioned tests, load-deflection test was performed on the specimen which exhibited the superior performance to further study its mechanical behavior after exposure to high temperatures. Moreover, microstructural analysis, such as mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), was conducted to reveal the damage mechanism of high temperature and to illustrate the combined effect of CaCO3 whisker and fly ash on high-temperature resistance of the cement. …”
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Caffeic Acid Prevented LPS-Induced Injury of Primary Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells through Inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK Activation by Mingjiang Liu, Guoqing Fang, Shaojie Yin, Xin Zhao, Chi Zhang, Jingui Li, Zongping Liu

“…While the underlying mechanism remains unclear, here, we determined that LPS induced the extensive microstructural damage of bMEC, especially the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum. …”
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Research on the disintegration characteristics of fissured loess under water–vibration coupling effect by Tao Lei, Jiading Wang, Shaotong Jiao

“…The influence patterns of vibration frequency (f) and fissure type (t) on disintegration rate (S), disintegration velocity (V), and disintegration velocity growth rate ( $$\alpha_{f - t}$$ ) were systematically investigated, with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) employed to uncover microstructural evolution mechanisms. Results indicate that vibration frequency and fissure type significantly accelerate disintegration: V reaches its maximum at f = 20 Hz, and under the same frequency, V increases with the growth of fissure-water contact area. …”
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Antifungal mechanism of carvacrol and osthole can disrupt cell structure integrity and interfere with energy metabolism in Neopestalotiopsis ellipsospora by Huifang Liu, Jianmei Yao, Rongxiu Yin, Chiyu Ma, Lulu Li, Wen Yang, Zhiwei Lei

“…Observations of mycelial morphology and ultrastructure revealed that carvacrol and osthole caused shrinkage and distortion of the mycelial surface, damage to cell wall and membrane, and disorganization of cellular organelles. …”
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Mechanical properties of raw bamboo fiber-reinforced phosphogypsum-based composite cementitious materials and their strengthening mechanism. by Xian Fu, Peng Liu, Dewen Kong, Yuan Li, Yongfa Wang

“…Secondly, the effects of the length and content of raw bamboo fibers on the mechanical properties of BFRPGCs at this optimal water-cement ratio were examined, along with an exploration of the mechanisms by which raw bamboo fibers impact the mechanical properties of the composites, considering their damage modes. Finally, the microstructure of BFRPGCs was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which elucidated the mechanisms through which raw bamboo fibers influence the working and mechanical properties of the composites. …”
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Geopolymers Exposed to High Temperature: A Literature Review by Rui He, Nan Dai, Zhenjun Wang

“…Secondly, the mechanical properties of residual compressive strength and stress-strain relationship of fly ash geopolymers and metakaolin geopolymers after high temperature were analyzed. Finally, the microstructure and mineralogical characteristics of geopolymers upon heating were interpreted according to the changes of microstructures and compositions. …”
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High-temperature dislocation substructures in heavy-ion irradiated long-range-ordered (Fe, Ni)3V alloy by Hui Liu, Shiwei Wang, Xiaoou Yi, Wentuo Han, Hucheng Yu, Sichen Dong, Pingping Liu, Shulei Li, Somei Ohnuki, Farong Wan

“…The alloys demonstrated structural stability after irradiation, with a damage microstructure predominated by dislocations. …”
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UTILIZATION OF IMAGE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR ASSESSMENT OF BUILT HERITAGE CONDITION by Petr Koudelka, Veronika Koudelková, Tomáš Doktor, Ivana Kumpová, Daniel Kytýř, Jaroslav Valach

“…Assessment of their condition must not cause damage accumulation, thus the least possible volume removed from the structure is essential. …”
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Study of the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-38Zr-11Nb Alloy by Konstantin V. Sergienko, Sergei V. Konushkin, Yaroslava A. Morozova, Mikhail A. Kaplan, Artem D. Gorbenko, Boris A. Rumyantsev, Mikhail E. Prutskov, Evgeny E. Baranov, Elena O. Nasakina, Tatiana M. Sevostyanova, Sofia A. Mikhlik, Andrey P. Chizhikov, Lyudmila A. Shatova, Aleksandr V. Simakin, Ilya V. Baimler, Maria A. Sudarchikova, Mikhail L. Kheifetz, Alexey G. Kolmakov, Mikhail A. Sevostyanov

“…In this study, the microstructure, mechanical properties, and phase stability of the Ti-38Zr-11Nb alloy were investigated. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Phloretin Against <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> and Its Application in Seafood by Siyang Chen, Wenxiu Zhu, Yiqun Zhan, Xiaodong Xia

“…After PHL treatment, alterations in the cell morphology, cell microstructure, and intracellular contents of <i>V. parahaemolyticus</i> were assessed. …”
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Effect of Silver Carp Protein Hydrolysate on Quality Properties of Frozen Dough and Bread by TIAN Jin-he, WANG Yan-jie, WU Yue, GUO Rui-rui, WANG Li-long, SUN Yu-bo

“…In order to expand the application of silver carp protein hydrolysate in frozen dough, this paper investigated the effects of silver carp protein hydrolysates on the freezable water content, water distribution and migration, microstructure, rheological properties, fermentation properties of frozen dough during frozen storage, and analyzed specific volume, textural properties and sensory score of bread. …”
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Effects of Heating Rate on the Dynamic Tensile Mechanical Properties of Coal Sandstone during Thermal Treatment by Ming Li, Xianbiao Mao, Hai Pu, Yanlong Chen, Yu Wu, Lianying Zhang

“…It was concluded that changes in the macroscopic mechanical properties of the sandstone were result from changes in the composition and microstructure.…”
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Bioactive Inorganic Materials for Innervated Multi‐Tissue Regeneration by Hongjian Zhang, Ziyi Zhao, Chengtie Wu

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Thermal Cracking Analysis of Microbial Cemented Sand under Various Strains Based on the DEM by Yang Tang, Guobin Xu, Yue Yan, Dengfeng Fu, Chunlai Qu, Zilong Li, Evance Chaima

“…However, the influences of temperature load on the internal microstructure of microbial cemented sand (MCS) material under the experimented strain have always been a key concern for the extensive application. …”
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Cartilage defect repair in a rat model via a nanocomposite hydrogel loaded with melatonin-loaded gelatin nanofibers and menstrual blood stem cells: an in vitro and in vivo study by Libo Yuan, Ling Yao, Xianzhen Ren, Xusheng Chen, Xu Li, Yongqing Xu, Tao Jin

“…Abstract Cartilage damage caused by injuries or degenerative diseases remains a major challenge in the field of regenerative medicine. …”
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Current-Carrying Wear Behavior of Cu–TiC Coatings Obtained Through High-Speed Laser Cladding on Conductive Slip Rings of 7075 Aluminum Alloy by Shiya Cheng, Yuankai Zhou, Xue Zuo

“…The effects of scanning speed on the microstructure, phase, hardness, and current-carrying tribological properties of the coating were investigated using a scanning electron microscope, an X-ray diffractometer, a hardness tester, and a wear tester, respectively. …”
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