The curcumin-loaded zein-shellac nanoparticles using pH-driven method: Fabrication, characterization, and anti-inflammatory effect by Xinyi Lv, Zijian Wu, Limin Wang, Peibo Guo, Ao Qu, Wenjing Liang, Pengbo Zheng, Yuan Li, Wen Zhang

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Transformation and fate of Fe(III) in petroleum-hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and groundwater by Essouassi Elikem, David Bulmer, Kris Bradshaw, Ardalan Hayatifar, Matthew B. J. Lindsay, Steven D. Siciliano, Derek Peak

“…Abstract In anoxic subsurface environments, low Fe(III) bioaccessibility greatly limits in situ biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs). …”
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Exploring the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of two Iranian medical-grade kinds of honey on multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Mustafa Riyadh Alshaybawee, Shahrzad Asgari, Paria Ghadersoltani, Ahmadreza Mehrabian, Parastoo Saniee

“…Mono-floral honey, enriched with a variety of biological compounds, can be categorized as medical-grade honey due to its notable pharmacological benefits. …”
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Assessment of in vitro skin permeation and accumulation of phenolic acids from honey and honey-based pharmaceutical formulations by Anna Nowak, Anna Muzykiewicz-Szymańska, Magdalena Perużyńska, Edyta Kucharska, Łukasz Kucharski, Karolina Jakubczyk, Paulina Niedźwiedzka-Rystwej, Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk, Marek Droździk, Juraj Majtan

“…In recent years, there has been a growing demand for natural, ecologically friendly, and biodegradable products in the modern cosmetics and wound care market. …”
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Design, theoretical approaches and new framework of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine as potent anticancer agents: Efficient synthesis, ADME-T and molecular docking by Peduri Suresh Reddy, Thuraka Sekhar, Pinnu Thriveni, Gandla Mahesh Kumar, Allaka Tejeswara Rao, Mohammad Raish, Tota Giridhar, Gudipati Srinivasulu

“…These compounds are attractive candidates for further investigation in the search for new therapeutic agents due to their diverse actions, which include anticancer qualities.…”
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Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of spirobenzovesamicols as potential 11C-PET tracer alternatives to [18F]FEOBV for vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) imaging by Hugo Helbert, Winnie Deuther-Conrad, Michel de Haan, Barbara Wenzel, Gert Luurtsema, Wiktor Szymanski, Peter Brust, Rudi A. J. O. Dierckx, Ben L. Feringa, Philip H. Elsinga

“…VAChT ligands have been mostly derived from the vesamicol structure, but with limitations in available labelling methods and selectivity for VAChT against σ receptors being a common pitfall of such compounds, the development of selective VAChT tracers remains a challenge. …”
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Ultramodern natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds for articular cartilage repair and regeneration by Chun-Sheng Li, Yan Xu, Juan Li, Shu-Hao Qin, Shao-Wen Huang, Xue-Mei Chen, Yi Luo, Cheng-Tao Gao, Jian-Hui Xiao

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A Novel Sustainable Semiconductor/Metal-organic Framework Coated Electret Filter for Simultaneous Removal of PM2.5 and VOCs by Yu Zhang, Zan Zhu, Wei-Ning Wang, Sheng-Chieh Chen

“…In this study, photocatalytic nanosheets Bi2WO6/BiOCl (p-BWO) were synthesized, grafted on the MIL-125-NH2 to be p-BWO@MIL, and then coated to the electret filter to form a new filter named PE-MOFilter. …”
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Diethyldithiocarbamate-copper complex ignites the tumor microenvironment through NKG2D-NKG2DL axis by Daciana C. Dumut, Daciana C. Dumut, Marian Hajduch, Marian Hajduch, Amanda M. Zacharias, Qingling Duan, Qingling Duan, Ivo Frydrych, Zuzana Rozankova, Zuzana Rozankova, Miroslav Popper, Miroslav Popper, Dusan Garic, Radu Alexandru Paun, Radu Alexandru Paun, Amanda Centorame, Amanda Centorame, Juhi Shah, Martin Mistrik, Martin Mistrik, Petr Dzubak, Petr Dzubak, Juan B. De Sanctis, Juan B. De Sanctis, Danuta Radzioch, Danuta Radzioch, Danuta Radzioch, Danuta Radzioch

“…While the prior represents about 5% of all CRCs, the latter represent 95% and are characterized by low immunogenicity. This study investigates bis-diethyldithiocarbamate (CuET), a novel anticancer compound, and its impact on the colorectal cancer tumor microenvironment (TME). …”
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Controlled bottom-up synthesis and characterization of crystalline and amorphous lead(II) coordination polymers: Sonochemical methods, structure–property relationship, and photocat... by Saeedeh Ebad Sichani, Mohammad Jaafar Soltanianfard, Alison Zamanpour, Payam Hayati, Jan Janczak, Zahed Karimi-Jaberi

“…The 3D coordination polymers of lead (II) [Pb4(O)(L)3(H2O)]n, where H2L = C6H4(CO2H)2 (benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid), were synthesized in crystalline (1(a, b)) and amorphous (2(a, b)) phases. …”
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DockCADD: A streamlined in silico pipeline for the identification of potent ribosomal S6 Kinase 2 (RSK2) inhibitors by El Mehdi Karim, Meriem Khedraoui, Abdelkbir Errougui, Yasir S. Raouf, Abdelouahid Samadi, Samir Chtita

“…Employing pyran derivatives as the scaffold, top-scoring inhibitors as identified by the pipeline showed scores ranging from -9.46 to -9.89 kcal/mol and binding free energies ranging from -53.731 to -55.193 kcal/mol. …”
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Role of phytochemicals in cardiovascular disease management: Insights into mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical application by Esther Ugo Alum

“…Background/Objective: New approaches to prevention and treatment are necessary for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a major worldwide health issue. …”
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AI-enhanced 3D-QSAR screening of fragment-based novel designed molecules targeting Phalaris minor ACCase by Bikash Kumar Rajak, Priyanka Rani, Durg Vijay Singh, Nitesh Singh

“…The selected herbicide-like molecules are further processed through fragment-based design to generate a library of new compounds, refined using binding affinity thresholds (-8.5 kcal/mol) and Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) models. …”
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Microwave-assisted extraction enhances Aquafaba functionality: A high value-added egg white replacer in vegan meringue production by Zahra Kargar, Abdollah Hematian Sourki

“…X-ray diffraction revealed a reduction in protein crystal size, and FT-IR analysis confirmed the absence of harmful compounds in MAEA. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) identified key thermal degradation points. …”
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Structural evolution characteristics of sulfur in coal during gold-tube thermal simulation by Liping Xue, Yuegang Tang, Shuo Gao

“…At Easy%Ro ≥ 3.64, low and high-organic‑sulfur coals produce elemental sulfur S8 and ester sulfate compounds. …”
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Predicted thermodynamic structural and elastic properties of SrCuP and SrCuSb for thermoelectric applications by N. Bioud, N. Benchiheub, A. Benamrani, M. A. Ghebouli, M. Fatmi, Faisal Katib Alanazi, R. Yekhlef

“…The vibration energy of phonons is 24.14 kJ/mol and 23.37 kJ/mol for SrCuP and SrCuSb. Our thermodynamic parameters increase monotonically with temperatures for both SrCuP and SrCuSb materials. …”
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Emission Factors of PAHs Components and Bioreactivity in PM2.5 from Biomass Burning by Xinye Zhu, Kin-Fai Ho, Tzu-Ting Yang, Vincent Laiman, Jian Sun, Zhenxing Shen, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…YAP were positively correlated with ANT, PHE, 1-MP, FLU, PYR, 3,6-DP, BaA, CHR, BbF, BkF, BaP, BeP, PER, IcdP, BghiP, and DahA (p < 0.05). …”
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BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER COMPOSITE BASED ON POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND WOOD WASTE. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION by VLAD BARBULESCU, LAURENTIA ALEXANDRESCU, MIHAELA NITUICA, MIHAI GEORGESCU, MARIA SONMEZ, DANIELA-MARIA STELESCU, DANA GURAU

“…The new composite is biodegradable due to the compounding with wood fibers, have low density and implicitly the products made from, a lower weight, reduced costs and recover waste. …”
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Liposome-like encapsulation of fish oil-based self-nano emulsifying formulation for improved bioavailability by Iqbal Ahmad, Aparana Dogra, Tanya Nagpal, Chandvi Sharma, Sudhakar Singh, Nikhil Shaiva, Gaurav Saini, Kanishk Luhach

“…However, the poor bioavailability of these lipophilic compounds, especially in their ethyl ester form, limits their clinical efficacy. …”
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Mycorrhizae: Implications for Environmental Remediation and Resource Conservation by Jyotsna Sharma, Andrew V. Ogram, Abid Al-Agely

“…Al-Agely, describes the symbiotic relationships between plant roots and fungi and how the resulting rhizosphere activity can lead to transformation and removal of polluting compounds from the soil, reduce the need for fertilizer in commercial nurseries, and improve soil structure and health. …”
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