3D-printed copper-containing tailored titanium alloys with corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and anti-inflammatory properties for enhanced guided bone regeneration by Lan Luo, Lan Luo, Quan Zhong, Quan Zhong, Zi-Qin Chen, Zi-Qin Chen, Xiao-Hong Wu, Xiao-Hong Wu, Shu-Man Li, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Yan-Jin Lu, Kai Luo, Kai Luo, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao

“…This investigation systematically evaluated the effects of copper content on corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, osteogenic potential, and anti-inflammatory properties of the Ti-xCu alloys.ResultsMicrostructural analysis revealed that increasing copper content enhanced Ti2Cu precipitation within the α-Ti matrix. …”
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Photothermal‐Responsive Soluble Microneedle Patches for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Therapy by Fei Yu, Xuan Zhao, Qian Wang, Yifei Niu, Peng Xiao, Jinze Zhang, Keyi Fei, Yuancong Huang, Liu Liu, Po‐Han Fang, Xinyue Du, Weihua Li, Dalian He, Tingting Zhang, Saiqun Li, Jin Yuan

“…The therapeutic efficiency of rosiglitazone loaded MN (ROSI‐MN) treatment for MGD is evaluated in high‐fat mice. After three months of treatments, ROSI‐MN administration significantly alleviated MGD clinical manifestations, including ocular surface damage, lipid deposits, glandular hypertrophy, and inflammatory infiltration, ultimately improving the microstructure and biofunction of MGs. …”
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Regional network covariance patterns of white matter integrity related to cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy aging by Samantha G. Smith, Samantha G. Smith, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, Pradyumna K. Bharadwaj, David A. Raichlen, David A. Raichlen, Matthew D. Grilli, Matthew D. Grilli, Matthew D. Grilli, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna, Georg A. Hishaw, Matthew J. Huentelman, Matthew J. Huentelman, Matthew J. Huentelman, Theodore P. Trouard, Theodore P. Trouard, Theodore P. Trouard, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander, Gene E. Alexander

“…Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), measured by VO2max, is an indicator of vascular functioning that can influence the integrity of brain microstructural white matter tracts in aging. How CRF is related to regional patterns of white matter bundles for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diffusion metrics (axial diffusivity, AD; radial diffusivity, RD; mean diffusivity, MD; fractional anisotropy, FA) has been less studied. …”
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Investigating the Digestive Characteristics of Lipid Emulsions with Varying ω-3/ω-6 Ratios Using in Vitro Simulated Digestion Models by Qiyue YANG, Yizhuo FAN, Yitong MO, Liyan ZHANG, Yehui ZHANG, Yousheng ZHANG, Wenjuan JIAO

“…Changes in particle size, ζ-potential, microstructure, and fatty acid release during the small intestinal phase of digestion were systematically examined in this study. …”
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Deuterium retention in cold spray tantalum coatings vs. polycrystalline tungsten and tantalum by Mykola Ialovega, Marcos Xavier Navarro-Gonzalez, Régis Bisson, Jay Anderson, Thierry Angot, Tyler Dabney, Cary Forest, Arkadi Kreter, Danah Velez, Evan Willing, Hwasung Yeom, Kumar Sridharan, Oliver Schmitz

“…In contrast, retention in Ta coatings significantly decreases when the surface temperature exceeds 750 K. The microstructure of the cold spray Ta coatings plays a crucial role in the dynamics of deuterium trapping and release. …”
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Comparative Gastrointestinal Digestion Dynamics of Air-Dried and Freeze-Dried Yak Jerky: Insights from a Dynamic <i>In Vitro</i> Human Stomach–Intestine (DHSI-IV) System by Bei Xue, Zhendong Liu, Yiling Wen, Yubing Lu, Yidan Zhang, Jingjing Wang, Xiao Dong Chen, Peng Wu

“…These improvements may be attributed to the porous microstructure and reduced processing-induced protein cross-linking in VFDM, facilitating enhanced enzyme access. …”
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Succinimidyl Alginate-Modified Fibrin Hydrogels from Human Plasma for Skin Tissue Engineering by Ana Matesanz, Raúl Sanz-Horta, Alberto Gallardo, Cristina Quílez, Helmut Reinecke, Pablo Acedo, Diego Velasco, Enrique Martínez-Campos, José Luis Jorcano, Carlos Elvira

“…The mechanical and microstructure properties of these new hydrogels were evaluated, as were their biocompatibility and potential to create 3D skin models in vitro. …”
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FGF-2-Induced Human Amniotic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Seeded on a Human Acellular Amniotic Membrane Scaffold Accelerated Tendon-to-Bone Healing in a Rabbit Extra-Articular Model by Jun Zhang, Ziming Liu, Yuwan Li, Qi You, Jibin Yang, Ying Jin, Gang Zou, Jingfeng Tang, Zhen Ge, Yi Liu

“…HAAM scaffold was prepared, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to observe the microstructure of the HAAM scaffold. hAMSCs transfected with and without FGF-2 were seeded on the HAAM scaffold at a density of 3×105 cells/well. …”
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Optimization of grouting reinforcement performance of superfine sulfoaluminate cement composite system by Pengfei WANG, Pengyun YAN, Mingxuan ZHANG

“…Both water-reducing agents can effectively improve the slurry fluidity and prolong the setting time; ② The synergistic effect of retarder and water reducer shows differences: the introduction of 0.2% β-CD in PCE-modified system can make the compressive strength increase by 6.90%−17.18%, but more than the critical dosage of excessive retarder leads to strength attenuation; while the FDN system is compounded by CA dosing, the strength shows a monotonous decreasing trend with the increase of dosage, and the dosage of 0.6% CA dosage causes the strength loss of about 13.78%; fixing the dosage of the two water-reducing agents, with the addition of the corresponding retarder from 0 to 0.6%, the setting time of the grouting material is gradually extended, and the flow degree shows a high and then low change; ③ Microstructure analysis reveals that the water-reducing agent optimizes the morphology of caliche AFt through the regulation of the environment, and the retarding agent promotes the filling of pores with gel by retarding hydration, and the synergistic effect of the two inhibits the transformation of AFt to monosulfide type to a certain extent. …”
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Macular morphologic changes following successful retinal detachment repair by scleral buckling surgery by Petrović Nenad, Todorović Dušan, Srećković Sunčica, Šarenac-Vulović Tatjana, Jovanović Mihailo, Ranđelović Danijela

“…Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) is very useful for the accurate examination of macular microstructure. The aim of this study was to evaluate macular morphologic changes after successful retinal detachment (RD) surgery by scleral buckling (SB) using SDOCT and assess their impact on vision repair. …”
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Effects of Prostaglandin E1 and Balloon Atrial Septostomy on Cerebral Blood Flow and Oxygenation in Newborns Diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries by Manuela Cucerea, Maria-Livia Ognean, Alin-Constantin Pinzariu, Marta Simon, Laura Mihaela Suciu, Dana-Valentina Ghiga, Elena Moldovan, Mihaela Moscalu

“…Dextro-transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) is a critical congenital heart defect that can impact neurodevelopment due to cerebral perfusion and oxygenation disorders followed by alterations in synaptogenesis, gyrification, sulcation, and the microstructure. Brain injuries can occur both pre-operatively and postoperatively, especially white matter injuries, neuronal loss, and stroke. …”
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Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method by Yuntian Zhang, Yinhui Li, Jiaqi Cao, Songyuchen Ma, Guangsong Chen, Kunquan Duan, Jie Liu

“…A core-shell structured nanocomposite coating composed of 65 wt% nano-TiO₂ encapsulating 30 wt% micron-Al₂O₃ was precisely designed and fabricated via a slurry dip-coating method on Q235 steel substrates. The microstructure and surface morphology of the coatings were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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MRI Delta Radiomics to Track Early Changes in Tumor Following Radiation: Application in Glioblastoma Mouse Model by Mohammed S. Alshuhri, Haitham F. Al-Mubarak, Abdulrahman Qaisi, Ahmad A. Alhulail, Abdullah G. M. AlMansour, Yahia Madkhali, Sahal Alotaibi, Manal Aljuhani, Othman I. Alomair, A. Almudayni, F. Alablani

“…Radiomics, a rapidly emerging field, provides an opportunity to extract features from MRI scans, offering new insights into tumor biology and treatment response. This study evaluates the potential of delta radiomics, the study of changes in radiomic features over time in response to treatment or disease progression, exploring the potential of delta radiomics to track temporal radiation changes in tumor morphology and microstructure. …”
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Dietary effect of Galega orientalis Lam. flavonoid extract on broilers’ growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune function, and bone metabolism by Nana I. Tchana, Huiyan Zhang, Yinchuan Pan, Shiyi Wang, Dieudonné M. Dansou, Xiaoxuan Xia, Qingyu Zhao, Chaohua Tang, Junmin Zhang

“…Additionally, growth plate histomorphometry indicated that GOLFE enhanced the microstructure of bone tissue, and tibia bone characteristics such as weight, length, strength (P < 0.05), and mineral content (Ca and P), (P < 0.05) were also improved. …”
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A Non-Vacuum Coating Process That Fully Achieves Technical Goals of Bipolar Plates via Synergistic Control of Multiple Layer-by-Layer Strategy by Qiaoling Liu, Xiaole Chen, Menghan Wu, Weihao Wang, Yinru Lin, Zilong Chen, Shuhan Yang, Yuhui Zheng, Qianming Wang

“…The synergistic regulation of two conductive components and a plastic additive has been employed together with the entrapment of a surfactant to optimize the microstructure of the coating surface. The assembly of layered graphite and a polystyrene sphere could maintain both the high corrosion resistance feature and excellent electrical conductivity. …”
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Lobetyolin Suppressed Osteoclastogenesis and Alleviated Bone Loss in Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis via Hindering p50/p65 Nuclear Translocation and Downstream NFATc1/c-Fos Expres... by Xiu C, Luo H, Huang W, Fan S, Yuan C, Chen J, Xu C, Yao C, Hong D, Zhang L

“…In the OVX mouse model, LBT treatment improved bone microstructure. Histological analyses further corroborated LBT’s role in reducing osteoclast activity and promoting bone formation.Conclusion: LBT exerts a dual effect on bone remodeling, simultaneously inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and promoting osteoblast-driven bone formation. …”
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Novel Antigen-Presenting Cell-Targeted Nanoparticles Enhance Split Vaccine Immunity Through Microneedles Inoculation by Xiu X, Fu H, Zhang R, Ma S, Guo P, Li Z, Zhu Y, Ma F

“…The NPs were characterized in terms of morphology, size, zeta potential, spatial orientation, macrophage internalization, and stability. The microstructure, mechanical strength, skin penetration capability, and release behavior of dMAs loaded with Man-N-HACC NPs/H1N1 complexes were investigated. …”
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Application of Thermostable Wheat Arabino-xylanase Xyn11A for Quality Improvement of Wholewheat Bread by Yuxi ZHANG, Xingyu LIU, Xiaoya QI, Huan RAO, Dandan ZHAO, Jianxiong HAO, Xueqiang LIU

“…SEM results showed that the addition of Xyn11A resulted in a more continuous dough microstructure and a denser and more homogeneous internal mesh of the bread. …”
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Performance of foam concrete containing low-temperature calcined clay as a partial replacement of Portland cement by Alassane Compaore, Kicoun Jean-Yves N’Zy Toure, Desmond Edem Primus Klenam, Tabiri Kwayie Asumadu, John David Obayemi, Nima Rahbar, Charles Migwi, Abdallah Sarroney Merenga, Winston Oluwole Soboyejo

“…For W/B of 0.6 and 0.7, OPC was partially replaced with metakaolin (calcined at 650 °C for 2 h) at levels of 10 % and 20 %. Properties evaluated included fresh and dry density, workability, porosity, compressive and flexural strengths at 7, 14, and 28 days, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), water absorption, thermal conductivity, and microstructure. …”
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Efficiency of the Original Methods of Using Medicines and Early Enteral Nutrition in the Complex Treat­ Ment of Patients with Acute Pancreatitis by Andryushchenko V., Andryushchenko D., Kunovsky V., Mahlovany V.

“…A comparative analysis of the pathomorphological changes of the mucous membrane of the proximal part of the small intestine according to the results of the pathogistological studies has shown that after the EEN according to the proposed scheme, the number of patients with manifestations of microstructural changes in the wall significantly decreased. …”
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